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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Delaware on
Q: What can I do

I have been renting an apartment from a man for 2 years now after 2 years with my special needs son (8).Now I find out hes not the landlord it's his apt through a goverment program with 0 rent and I've been paying $800 to him monthly. Now the Property manager found everything out and is... View More

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Q: Is it possible to have a polygamous marriage in the United States under the first amendment?

I googled where I could get a polygamous marriage and it appears to be illegal but I don't see how that is possible due to the first ammendment allowing freedom of religion

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 20, 2023

In Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 (1879), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious duty is not a defense to a criminal indictment for polygamy. It determined that while the First Amendment protects an individual's right to believe in polygamy, it does not prohibit Congress or the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Delaware on
Q: Car was towed from private property

My vehicle was towed from a shipping center in new castle County Delaware, I was parked there overnight but there were no signs indicating any enforcement. There were only fire lane signs

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 22, 2023

It would appear that parking in a fire lane in PA is a towable offense. Don't need additional warning signs about towing. Probably Tow Company called by Mall Security.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, International Law and Small Claims for Delaware on
Q: I need help suing Puerto Rico

I live in Delaware I am the father of four daughters who live in Puerto Rico in 2008 for which a pension was fixed for me in 2011 in 2019 my eldest daughter turned 21 years old and still continues to pay the pension in in 2019 and second daughter left home and still continues to pay the pension in... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 21, 2021

You might have better chances of a response with this question if you reposted under Puerto Rico. Your post remains open for two weeks. Even though you're in Delaware, it sounds like Puerto Rico is where the pension originates from. There is not a section here for Pensions, but you could try... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Delaware on
Q: Is there any document or court decision that officially superseded the original Articles of Confederation?

Knowing it is often said that the USA is a nation of laws, and knowing we have a constitution, I am wondering; if there was an official act, decision or proclamation that plainly says that the Articles of Confederation are invalidated? If not, do we Americans just pretend the Articles no longer... View More

Robert C. Collins II
Robert C. Collins II
answered on May 11, 2017

The very terms of the Constitution, ratified by 11 of the original 13 colonies, replaced the terms of the Articles. For example, Article 5 of the Articles of Confederation sets out the make-up of Congress, while Article 1 of the Constitution sets out a new, different way to make up Congress. The... View More

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Q: What kind of lawyer do I need after being assaulted by a police officer?
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jan 16, 2013

I suggest you contact an attorney with a civil practice who represents individuals who are injured.

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