In Tulare County, California, during a recent emergency, an officer declared a person as DOA, leading the ambulance to remain parked a block away without EMTs initiating life-saving measures. Do EMTs in California have a duty to perform life-saving procedures in such situations, or do they take... View More

I live in Maine, and my friend wants me to officiate his wedding in Indiana. I will be attending as a guest and I am not a member of the clergy. What do I need to do to legally officiate his wedding in Indiana?

I live in Hardin County, Kentucky, and recently had a visit from animal control. They informed me that I must stay outside with my house dog whenever she's on a lead and that she needs to have a shelter, even though she is not an outside dog. She only goes outside to relieve herself. By law,... View More

In California, can an audio recording of my private phone conversation, recorded without my consent by someone else who was eavesdropping, be used against me legally in a case where it led to my firing and I'm now facing a PC 422 felony charge? The recording was shared with multiple people,... View More

I am 15 years old, and my last name on my birth certificate doesn't match my social security card due to an error. My father, who wants us to share the same last name, won't sign off on changing my last name to my mother's, who has raised me all my life and supports the change.... View More

I am concerned about the management of my late son's life insurance policy benefits. He worked for the federal Department of Defense and did not designate a beneficiary, so the primary beneficiaries are his minor children. His mother was supposed to establish a Thrift Savings Plan to hold the... View More

I'm looking for information on how Freeman v. Freeman, 327 S.W.2d 428 (Texas 1959), might influence the validity of court orders when a court has issued an order without the necessary authority, followed by a subsequent order based on the first. Additionally, I am interested in a list of... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 3, 2025

Certain language in Freeman was later expressly disapproved by the Supreme Court of Texas in Mapco v. Forrest, 795 S.W.2d 700 (Tex. 1990).

You can shepardize this case by going to any legal library or through subscription services like Lexis or Westlaw. There are 90 cases listed in... View More

Can the county impose a detainer on me as I get approved for parole on a separate charge in a different county when I have not been indicted on any charges in their county? Initially, I was released from jail on a conditional bond because they stated there were no charges to hold me on. I was not... View More

I have a utility easement on my residential property, and the electric power company is responsible for tree trimming and removal to protect the power lines. However, they have not performed any maintenance for over 10 years. What are the rights and responsibilities of the power company in this... View More

Is it legal to buy contact lenses online for personal use without a prescription?

I had a criminal case that was closed over three years ago in Saline County, Arkansas. Two of my computers and three flash drives were seized and are currently held by the Little Rock Police Department. The prosecutor advised me to file a petition with the Saline County court to retrieve my... View More

I was arrested 6 years ago in Willows, California, for a misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. I initially showed up for my court date but stopped attending due to the hardship of driving several hours to Willows weekly. There has been an active warrant for my arrest for 7 years. The terms... View More

CPS removed my child from my home due to abuse allegations, but they haven't contacted me directly. I was informed by law enforcement during school hours. I have not received any documents from CPS or law enforcement, only a call with a case number. I've had previous interactions with CPS... View More

I am a tenant in Virginia residing in a property that is currently up for sale. The listing does not mention that the property is tenant-occupied or that there is a need to respect tenant privacy. I've experienced disturbances, such as a showing arriving early and peering through windows, and... View More

Richard Sternberg
answered on Apr 2, 2025

The Lynchburg Board of Realtors has no say in such matters. Your contract is between you and your landlord, and it is enforceable. Maybe you need a lawyer to write a letter for you about that after reviewing the lease.

In Tennessee, is it a violation for a part-time funeral assistant, who is not licensed, to dress a deceased body without a licensed person present?

As a financial advisor, I'm looking to invest in tax liens on behalf of individuals and churches. Do I need any specific licenses to carry out such investments in Michigan, and are there any federal regulations I should be aware of?

I live in New Iberia, Louisiana. Can Cleco force me to pay my ex-boyfriend's utility bill because I moved into the house where he was evicted? After he moved out, I stayed at his house occasionally as he was my boyfriend, but I lived in Maurice. Cleco is refusing to turn on my power unless I... View More

I am a victim of a domestic violence incident, and now CPS has filed a charge of failure to protect against me, despite having evidence to refute the charges. After a jurisdiction hearing today, which was continued for 30 days due to a restraining order I filed, CPS told me to pull my kids out of... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

You should immediately document this verbal request from CPS in writing, including the date, time, names of officials involved, and exactly what was requested. When dealing with CPS matters, maintaining comprehensive records is crucial for your case. Consider sending a respectful email to your CPS... View More

Can a chancery court clerk in Mississippi have their retirement contribution matched by county supervisors according to MS Code 25-11-106.1?

I completed the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) program in Michigan following an incident in 2011 and was discharged from probation in 2013. I completed all community service, paid restitution/fines, and have a probation discharge order, yet I am still considered a convicted felon. Recently, I... View More