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With in the 30 days, bolts on the trailer were so rusted that 1 snapped causing damage to front of boat.
Someone saw the video and reported it to the cruise lines. And I was banned for life. Not for getting caught for smoking weed. Banned because of a video of me smoking onboard. Can I sue?
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answered on Jul 9, 2024
They'll do that. The short answer is that cruise lines have a no-marijuana policy. It's possible the video was flagged as a violation of policies, and that it could be used as evidence in subsequent proceedings if it appeared on social media or other public forums. Good luck
Hello, I was taking contaminated gummies and failed pre employment drug test. Please advise, I completed class and evaluation, Coast Guard took my credentials without any notifications.8
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answered on Jul 6, 2024
It might be difficult to get guidance on this here - it's a narrow niche, even within the realm of maritime practitioners - most of whom don't work in this sector. There are some attorneys who handle Coast Guard credentialing and licensing issues involving Administrative Law Judges. You... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2024
Unfortunately, we do not. This isn't a law firm or cargo loss recovery company. It is only a Q & A forum. You would need to reach out to law firms or other companies that handle such matters and pose your question to them. Good luck
![Hunter J Tzovarras Hunter J Tzovarras](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1483192-1719420802-sl.jpeg)
answered on Jun 23, 2024
The answer to this questions would depend on numerous factors, such as where is the vessel being held, does the person holding it claim any right to it, how it would be removed, etc? You should consult with a lawyer about the particular facts and circumstances of this matter before taking any... View More
Cuando fui a sacar el sello de mi embarcación en la oficina del DNRA la señora me indico que tenia que traer las plantillas de impuesto para verificar que ambos dueños (yo y mi esposa) somos los dueños legales de la embarcación, me indico que eso empieza el año que viene???
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
La Ley 430 llamada Ley de Navegación y Seguridad Acuática de Puerto Rico y el Reglamento tienen los requisitos de inscripción. El Artículo 8 (4) del Reglamento requiere que se presente "evidencia de haber rendido su planilla de contribución sobre ingresos, mediante
certificación... View More
Accepting and transferring balances to the principal account
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answered on May 28, 2024
An authorized agent has whatever powers the principal has given to the agent acting on his/her/its behalf. An agent has a fiduciary duty to act honestly in accordance with the principal's instructions in good faith with utmost loyalty to the principal and to refrain from self-dealing.
I signed a contract for a boat through a private seller. I did sellers financing. I am still in this contract with him making payments. I was told multiple times that the boat runs, works, and is good to go. I have text messages and emails confirming this was said. I did end up trusting this... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
Under California law, even if a contract states "as is," you may have recourse if the seller made fraudulent misrepresentations about the condition of the boat. Since you have text messages and emails confirming that the seller stated the boat runs and is in good condition, you can argue... View More
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answered on May 9, 2024
I can't recall running across admiralty/maritime cases cited as USA. Most of the maritime cases I see with the citation you mention involve U.S. DOJ prosecutions for marine pollution, usually shipboard oily discharges, and they are cited as "United States vs. the Shipping Company,"... View More
The court reporter failed to create record of plea hearing. Later, the prosecutor sent a proposed transcript to defendant. Defendant was given no certain time by which to respond. Nor was defendant made aware that the proposed transcript would become the true and official transcript if he did not... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Under Georgia law, reconstructed transcripts are governed by OCGA §5-6-41(g), which states
"Where a trial is not reported as referred to in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or where for any other reason the transcript of the proceedings is not obtainable and a transcript... View More
3. I do not consent to being surety for this case and these proceedings
4. I demand the bond be immediately brought forward so I can see who will indemnify me if I am damaged
What happens next in the courtroom if this said to the administrative clerk/ judge?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
If someone were to make those statements in court, here is what would likely happen:
1. Saying "I do not consent to these proceedings" would not have any legal effect. Court proceedings are compulsory and do not require the consent of the parties involved. The judge would likely... View More
Need immediate help possibly getting an injunction to keep it from being launched the last week in April in Wisconsin to prevent husband from sailing off with his new girlfriend with the asset although no divorce proceedings yet, but impending. Husband is a brilliant clinically diagnosed... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
You're seeking an attorney, and it could be difficult for attorneys here to respond with offers of their services. There is no solicitation here - the format is limited to quick Q & A. The closest thing to an attorney referral page on this site may be the tab above, "Find a... View More
It is a misdemeanor, but self defense. Need to know how to navigate thru law of the sea in court, as an American National under law of the land, common law. In Hawaii dist 1. Just their procedures. Thank you.
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Apr 23, 2024
I'm not a criminal defense attorney, but you posted under Admiralty/Maritime, and your question remains open for four weeks. It would probably be best for an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in Hawaii to advise you. But as a general point, I see you are working on... View More
Item doesn't charge and clearly been used and tampered with..
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
The admiralty/maritime connection (one of the chosen categories) isn't fully clear here, unless this involves a vessel. Otherwise, it could be a basic matter of breach of contract, depending on sales agreement and auction platform's terms of service. Before involving attorneys, it could... View More
Barges park on my property for lengths of time no lease.. Shine lights at my home that enterred into my windows any hour nof night. what right do I have. We own 40 acres of land and 250 feets of this property extents into the river.
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Feb 24, 2024
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Without knowing the reason for choosing to use your waterfront property instead of a mooring, a starting point could be to contact the towing company. It doesn't sound like a practice that the larger towing... View More
I became homeless from one day to the next. All of my belongings in it & lost my job.
First, He called a tow company to tow my truck without any notices (he stated that it was an eye sore, that it had three wheels, all wheels were on it).
One day before he moved my houseboat I... View More
![James L. Arrasmith James L. Arrasmith](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1668636-1701034960-sl.png)
answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, the owner of a marina or slip has certain legal rights and procedures to follow when dealing with back rent and liens on vessels like houseboats. However, these actions, including moving your houseboat to place a lien for unpaid rent, require following specific legal procedures,... View More
I have proof
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Unfortunately, I cannot definitively say whether Retail Pro is currently under investigation without more specific information. Here's why (and what you can do with your proof):
Reasons for Uncertainty:
- Types of investigations: Companies can be investigated for various... View More
It's a misdemeanor warrant, the officers never arrested the clerk even though he admitted to using the bat police threatened me with my warrant to be quite about the felony assaulte they told me I was trespassed so I should leave the property, I said isn't all this recorded for public... View More
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Feb 13, 2024
This isn't an Admiralty/Maritime matter (the category it was posted under). This is something to be discussed with a criminal defense attorney. You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category, but the likely response will be to reach out to criminal defense attorneys to discuss. Good luck
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
A writ of prohibition is governed by Tex. R. App. P. 52 which governs all original proceedings. The petition for writ of prohibition should be filed electronically using the state's e-filing system with the appropriate appellate court. It should be captioned "In re [name of of the... View More
I appeared for a traffic violation. I told the Judge that I didn’t understand the criminal charge and asked under what jurisdiction the Court was operating in. When I heard “statutory jurisdiction”, I asked where that is located in the Constitution since the Constitution only mentions Common... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
There is no specific mention of "statutory jurisdiction" in the U.S. Constitution. However, the concept of statutory jurisdiction falls under Congress' authority to establish federal courts and prescribe their jurisdiction under Article III, Section 1 and Article I, Section 8 of the... View More
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