The concept of "admissibility" only pertains to evidentiary hearings and trials. An arrest is not an evidentiary hearing or trial. There is no judge or jury to consider the evidence. You can view "admissibility" as whether something is "admitted" for consideration... View More

Businesses can legally open and staff on holidays. Unless you are subject to a union contract, individual employees are free to contract with their employer as they choose unless the specific matter is precluded by law.

Generally speaking, a lender on a vehicle loan cannot freeze funds on deposit at a different bank or financial institution without filing a lawsuit and obtaining a pre-suit writ of garnishment.

Banks and financial institutions often ask their own customers to agree that, if the customer... View More

While you can get a protective order from physical violence and the destruction of your property, that will require you and your boyfriend to live apart.

Legally, it sounds like the best thing for you to do is to secure a job, find another place to live, get your license reinstated, and... View More

If you are unable to pay the car loan, your ex-wife can pay it and then file a lawsuit for indemnity against you for whatever she is required to pay on the car note. If your ex-wife fails to pay the car note and the lender repossesses and sells it, your ex-wife can sue you for whatever amount the... View More

It depends on the facts and circumstances existing at the time of your divorce. During a divorce, all property you and your spouse own is part of the marital estate and is presumed to be community property until you prove by clear and convincing evidence that such property is your separate... View More

The answer to your question depends on the content of any agreement you have signed. From the excerpt contained in your question, it appears that you are only required to complete the Parking Agreement and pay the parking fee "if" you are renting a spot within the Apartment Community.... View More

Medical clips are generally inert and rarely cause harm to a patient. In some cases, leaving medical clips inside a patient may not be a departure from the accepted standard of care. Even if it is, in most cases, leaving medical clips behind inside a patient will not cause injuries sufficient to... View More

At any time, even without a plea bargain in place, your brother can enter a plea of guilty and ask to be sentenced by the court. This is called an "open plea." The judge will then determine his punishment within the range of punishment for the offense and he will receive credit for the... View More

The USPS postmarks mail when it is deposited in the US mail. While it is true they have no control over when it is postmarked, they do have control over when it is deposited in the US mail.

Remember that the mailbox rule has two parts: 1) the sender must deposit it in the mail on or... View More

Yes, but that may be considered an act of criminal mischief. There is clearly some sort of dispute between your landlord and your neighbor the details of which you are unaware. I recommend that you avoid becoming too involved.

You should report to your landlord that you did as asked,... View More

No, only the brother can give you a power of attorney to act on his behalf and he can only do that if he is mentally competent. "Some" brain damage does not necessarily mean that he is incompetent, but it does raise a warning flag to make sure he is mentally competent before acting on... View More

Yes. The statute of limitations for breach of contract is four years. As a condition precedent to collecting attorney fees in a suit for breach of contract, he is required to make a written demand for payment at least thirty days before bringing suit. If you pay the demand within thirty days,... View More

It depends on your employment agreement. In Texas, an employer may not make deductions from an employee's paycheck unilaterally for anything other than federal income tax, social security, and Medicaid/Medicare.

If you signed an agreement authorizing your employer to deduct fines... View More

Most of the time, people can enter into a contract on any terms that are mutually agreeable unless they are illegal. Penalty clauses like this may be void as against public policy if they are excessive and not a reasonable forecast of the damages a party will sustain from a breach of the... View More

If your earnest money contract included the standard Third Party Financing Addendum and the box at the top of section 2 A is checked, obtaining Buyer Approval by the financing entity was a condition precedent and you are entitled to give notice within the days specified in that section terminating... View More

The law generally provided an implied warranty that contractors will do their work in a good and workmanlike manner. Your question strongly suggests your contractor did not. Generally Oregon has a four-year statute of limitations for breach of implied warranty claims from the date the contractor... View More

Yes if police believe him and take action that causes you compensable damages (like placing you under arrest), you can sue her for those damages. Because there is a privilege to report to police a crime you think happened, you will need to prove that she knows you didn't kill him and is... View More

You should retain an attorney who practices in the area of family law in or near Tarrant County to file a custody lawsuit. If reports of abuse or neglect have been made by someone other than you or your family members, you should subpoena records from CPS to use in your custody case and try to... View More

If you commit a crime, your friend can notify police and file a police report. Law enforcement will then refer the case to the district attorney who will decide whether to file criminal charges against you.

The fact that your trailer is parked in your friend's driveway does not excuse... View More