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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: can I get arrested for using something I was told I can use?

I am 18 and live with my dad. I have started mowing yards in my neighborhood and I’ve been using my dads mower. He didn’t care that I’ve been using it or wanted to. My siblings went somewhere without asking while he was working and I didn’t know and when my dad found out he told me I... View More

William Jeptha Williford
William Jeptha Williford
answered on May 13, 2023

As an 18 year old adult, or anyone of any age, for that matter, I would suggest that you not take the mower. As I understand it, he has told you that you are no longer welcome to it; taking it without his consent could be problematic for you. I would just speak to the owner of the yard and... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for New Mexico on
Q: I bought a used truck and the transmission failed within 3 days what can I do
William Jeptha Williford
William Jeptha Williford
answered on May 12, 2023

Typically, used vehicles are sold as-is. Lemon laws vary from state to state but generally speaking, they only involve brand spanking new vehicles purchased directly from a dealership that has had multiple failed attempts to fix the same issue. Again, these exact parameters are not true for every... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Indiana on
Q: I got pulled over and the cop told me look in the mail for a citation, but never had me sign anything. Will I get one?

He told me he had to draw up the paperwork and that he would have it sent to my address and to be looking for it so I know when to go to court, but he never had me sign anything at all. I thought you had to sign a citation so they know that you will be there. Was he letting me go without telling me... View More

William Jeptha Williford
William Jeptha Williford
answered on May 12, 2023

I can't answer for sure whether or not you'll get one but as a general rule I'd argue best practice here would be to go ahead and contact the police station or local court clerk to see if one was issued. It seems to me it'd be worse and probably more expensive on you missing... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: Walmart injury

Kid hit head on a misplaced display rack that was sticking out in toy section. We didn't go to doctor. Walmart was very rude and not helpful when it came to filing claim and trying to talk to management. Walmart offered 500 dollars. The negligence of the display is worth more than that to me.... View More

William Jeptha Williford
William Jeptha Williford
answered on May 12, 2023

Based on what you've described here I would for sure contact a lawyer that is familiar with personal injury/premises liability matters. Finding a lawyer that is familiar w/Walmart claims would be a plus!

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Guardian, ad litem and Judge interview 14 year old son, in chambers off the record. Why would they do it off the record

When she came back into quart room, she said the total opposite of what My Son! had told her.

William Jeptha Williford
William Jeptha Williford
answered on May 13, 2023

I can't explain why they did it off record as I was not there but in GAL cases wherein there is a minor involved the Court and court-appointed GAL have the minor's 'best interest' in mind so whatever the decision I assume it was believed to be the in minor's best interest.

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