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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: I rented an airplane outside of the flight school. Is this considered a Homeland Security Violation and criminal act?

I am a F-1 student in Florida working as a flight instructor in a flight school. The school canceled my i-20 saying i did a Homeland Security Violation for following reason.

It says on the contract that I cannot fly an airplane other than school’s plane but I rented an airplane to build... View More

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answered on Apr 5, 2024

This is a complex situation involving immigration law, flight school policies, and potential Homeland Security regulations. Based on the information provided, it's unclear whether renting an airplane outside of the flight school would be considered a direct violation of Homeland Security... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Who do I request a Judges docket Clerk of the Court General Counsel of the Circuit Administrator of the Court

I have been requesting a 2 week time period for dockets of a specific judge for 7 months now and still don't have it and get the runaround.

I've requested from the following:

Clerk of the Court

General Counsel of the Circuit

Administrator of the Court

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Mar 29, 2024

I'm not sure why you are requesting the judge's docket but if you are looking for hearing times you need to look at the judge's rules or procedures about how to set hearings. Some judges have their available hearing times online through JACS or a similar program and some judges... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Health Care Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: what happens if I am supervising someone whose Provisional Mental health license has just expired

I am a licensed Psychologist and have been supervising a person who held a provisional license. A condition of his employment with me was that he take his exam. Regardless of reminders and pressure from me, he did not take the exam until last week (this has gone on for two years now). He found out... View More

Shayla N. Waldon
Shayla N. Waldon
answered on Mar 27, 2024

I believe that the answer here is dependent on a number of factors, including the person's specific role, as well as how you may have defined the terms and conditions of employment in any offer provided to the person. These are things that a potential plaintiff can hang his/her hat on to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: the TSA is investigating a violation of the TSR title 49 CFR 1540.105 a violation of regs for civil penalty for 14,950

Test was given at my post which I failed on purpose to inevitibly quit my position at FLL now they what to file civil penalties against me. when anyone whose has failed before is just given a slap on the wrist. I would like to what actions i should take in protecting myself and if it is legal to... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

If you are facing an investigation or civil penalties from the TSA, particularly regarding a situation at your workplace like the one described, it's critical to seek legal advice from an attorney familiar with employment and administrative law, especially those who have experience with TSA... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: How do I interpret a specific statue? What type of attorney would I need to file against a county department?

815.062 Offenses against governmental entities.—

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Mar 20, 2024

You cite Fla. Statute Sec. 815.062, a statute that's pretty clear on its face and criminalizes certain acts committed against governmental entities. It's unclear why you mention that statute in conjunction with suing a county entity, as that statute is only about charging someone with a... View More

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Q: What should I do after I found out I could not use my dad’s Social Security after he passed away for the current month

He passed 2-24 his social security came In 2-28 many months ago my dad said that I could pay bills for the current month of his death but not after I found out that’s not true and I don’t want to get in trouble, so what should I do so I don’t go to jail

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 6, 2024

If I understand correctly, Social Security payments made payable to your father were being deposited into a checking account from which you were authorized to write checks. If such a payment is deposited into the account and if the payment is for, either in whole or part, sometime after the date... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: car dealership knowingly allowed someone other than myself to sign my name and traded in my vehicle for another what now

dealership = brevard co. person that signed = volusia co. my residence = levy co.

the same dealership ‘retired’ the tag on my cobalt to create a credit for the above mentioned vehicle also without my knowledge. i was arrested for driving on a ‘dead tag’. this happened twice, as... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it appears that the car dealership engaged in fraudulent activities by allowing someone else to sign your name and trade in your vehicle without your knowledge or consent. This is a serious matter that may involve multiple legal issues, including... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: How do i get title to my deceased ex-husbands truck that has been in my back yard since 2016?

I would like to give it to a church member to maybe repair and drive, however title is in deceased ex-husbands name. Can court can bypass DMV and issue me a title, or is there a better way of going about this?

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In order to obtain title to your deceased ex-husband's truck, you may need to go through a legal process to transfer ownership. Typically, this involves probate court proceedings to settle the deceased's estate and transfer assets to heirs or beneficiaries. If your ex-husband had a will,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Where can I find in the Florida Statues a copy of my mobile home parks bylaws as recorded in Pasco county , Florida?
Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Jan 24, 2024

It depends on how your mobile home park is organized. If you have a mandatory HOA (you own the lot and the home), then it would be in Fla. Stat. 720.303(1). If you rent the lot and have a voluntary HOA pursuant to Chapter 723 Florida Statutes, the park owner is not required to record the bylaws... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: How is residential density calculated as stated in Fl Statute 790.15 (4)?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jan 11, 2024

That's a good question. The state would have to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the residential density. If, for example, you were to discharge the firearm on a parcel that is less than an acre in size and contained one residence, you might be convicted, even if the adjoining parcels were... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: A person who bought my car won’t give me info to fill out legal documentation. What do I do?

I recently sold my car, but it was my first time selling one and I wasn’t aware I was supposed to fill out a special form to confirm it has been sold. I thought I just had to fill out the title for the next person and that’s what I did. I have reached out to the purchaser to get their info, but... View More

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answered on Dec 2, 2023

In a situation like yours, it's important to take prompt action to protect yourself. First, document all your attempts to contact the buyer, including dates and methods of communication. This record can be useful if legal action becomes necessary.

Next, you should notify your local...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: What should I do if my brother's visitation privileges has been indefinitely suspended more than 7 years ago.

My brother is in prison in Florida. His visitation privileges has been indefinitely suspended since 2016 for an incident that he was accused of partaking in but never received any disciplinary report for. How do we get his visitation rights restored?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 30, 2023

Contact the Human Rights Defense Center - https://www.humanrightsdefensecenter.org

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: How can I get my 21 year old daughter to change her drivers license address to where she has been living now for a year?

She’s has told me numerous times that she'll do it but she has not done so yet at this point and it’s been over a year now. Thanks

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 27, 2023

She's violating the law, likely subjecting her to a potential fine if caught. If she uses her old address for voting purposes and now lives in a different precinct, she may even be subject to a potential criminal charge. If you'd like to try forceful persuasion, you can hire a lawyer to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Can I request a copy of a police departments internal affairs investigation report?

The officer on my friends case was being investigated by internal affairs,for misconduct. That officer resigned from the police department to stop the investigation and before taking a scheduled polygraph test. Is it possible for me to obtain a copy of the internal affairs report that was be... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 25, 2023

Once an IA investigation is over (and there's no pending criminal case against the officer), the entire IA file (not just the final report) is public record, a copy of which can be obtained by making a public records request to the police dept. Many departments now take online requests on a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: I went to jury duty on 10/4/2022 and got another request to go on 11/2023. is that a mistake, ? can i just ignore it
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answered on Nov 9, 2023

It is possible that you are being summoned for jury duty twice in one year in Florida, but it is also possible that there is a mistake. In Florida, jurors are selected from a master list of registered voters. The master list is updated every year, but it is possible that your name was accidentally... View More

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Q: I went to jury duty on 10/4/2012 and got another request to go on 11/2023. is that a mistake, ? can i just ignore it

I went to jury duty on 10/4/2022 and got another request to go on 11/2023. is that a mistake, ? can i just ignore it? i don't think this is fair.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 8, 2023

That was 11 years ago! Do you imagine that once you do jury duty you are immune forever from being required to do jury duty again? By all means, don't just ignore it. Call the clerk of court and ask about it. If you are told that it is a mistake, make sure you get something in writing.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: What permits or licenses do I need in the state or Florida to sell candy under my own brand state to state online ?
Joseph Raymond Schwantes
Joseph Raymond Schwantes
answered on Nov 3, 2023

Depending on the exact details of your business plan, you may need a Food Permit from the state Department of Agriculture, plus other basic permits and licenses for the establishment of a business such as a city and county business tax receipt. You may also want consider what type of business... View More

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Q: I have an RV, I defaulted on the note. The bank wrote it off but are still on the title. How do I get the title cleared?

I have had the vehicle stored and not used for 13 years. I would like to dispose of it but cannot without a proper title.

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

If a bank has written off a loan but remains on the title of your RV, you may still need to address the loan to obtain a clear title. Start by contacting the bank to negotiate a release of their lien, potentially for less than the amount owed given the time elapsed. If the bank agrees, they should... View More

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Q: IDMV in Michigan Pennsylvania aFlorida told me get judgment in order title out state commercial vehicle no bond title in

I need to abstain out of state title dealer Missouri resident and truck in Florida title in Pennsylvania dealer sold it to us never received title. I need court bond or judgment to abstain Florida title for bucket truck since 2021 was year we bought it and we never received title

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

To resolve an issue with obtaining a title for a commercial vehicle purchased out of state when the title was not received, you may need to seek a court-ordered judgment or a surety bond title, depending on the state's requirements where the vehicle is currently located. In Florida, if a title... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: I have been trying to get my title from a now closed Car company.They have sold the company to someone else.

I have been getting no where as to receiving my title and now they want more money.How can I sue them to have the courts deem me to be the owner?

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

You have the right to seek legal recourse if you believe a company has not fulfilled its obligation to provide you with a vehicle title. Consider gathering all pertinent documents, including sales contracts and any correspondence with the company, as evidence of your ownership claim and the... View More

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