I was involved in a serious traffic incident where an officer's maneuver caused me to spin out. I now face charges of reckless driving, fleeing in a vehicle causing serious injury (though I was the only one injured), and possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver. These charges... View More

I have an electric scooter with a maximum speed of 19 mph, and I received a warning from a cop citing code 40-6-144 while operating on a sidewalk in Athens, GA, within the jurisdiction of UGA. However, it seems to contradict code 40-6-320(a), as the sidewalk had enough space (48 inches) for a... View More

I was granted leave to amend my complaint to add additional defendants, who are all part of the same entity but under different names. I served these additional defendants recently and will be e-filing the amended complaint. I haven't received specific instructions or deadlines from the court,... View More

I checked the CCAP (Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program) to see if I have an active warrant, and it displayed 'converted data, see file' in my case records. Local authorities, including the jail, informed me that I do not have open cases or active warrants. However, CCAP suggests... View More

I am a 22-year-old male who engaged in text messaging with a 17-year-old girl from Illinois, while I am from North Carolina. The texts were mutually sexual but also relationship-like. The girl's parents have taken legal action, and I failed to appear in court in Illinois. I was recently pulled... View More

I was a member of RC3, a non-profit gym, where I faced several issues including inappropriate behavior by gym staff and insufficient management response. After being banned from RC3 and another gym based on allegations of threatening behavior—which I dispute—I sought to obtain dispatch records... View More

I was admitted to a state mental facility and released on August 1, 2019. I am currently doing outpatient treatment and under the care of a health provider, taking prescribed medications. Am I obligated to continue taking these medications to avoid being readmitted to a state mental hospital?

I need to retrieve my personal belongings, including important documents and clothes, from my bedroom at my parents' residence in Allegheny County, PA. This should only take about 15-20 minutes. My parents previously allowed me in but rushed me and actively prevented me from retrieving my... View More

I was pulled over a few hours ago in Louisiana for a license plate light being out and not having insurance. The officer towed my vehicle due to the lack of insurance. However, before the tow truck arrived, I had my insurance activated with Go Auto Insurance for state liability, but my truck was... View More

I am questioning a restitution amount of $4600 for four school windows that were vandalized by individuals who have been identified. These individuals have been offered diversion and are required to pay off the restitution through community service. I have not been provided with any quotes or... View More

I operate a Motel 6 in Albuquerque, NM, which was shut down today by the city. I believe the city lacked a legitimate reason for the shutdown. On 2/22, city officials identified one issue during their visit. I have been working on resolving that issue, which they also noted during another visit. I... View More

I am a Michigan resident planning to legally purchase a handgun from another state that does not require firearm registration. I intend to use this handgun for personal defense while traveling, but I will store it in my home in Michigan. I do not plan to carry the handgun concealed or openly within... View More

Why are my drug charges not showing on the Clerk of Courts website in Madison County, Florida, even though my other charges, such as speeding and driving with a suspended license, are?

Michael Rubin
answered on Mar 12, 2025

If you know enough to search the clerks website, you should call them and ask them

this is not a question for a criminal defense lawyer

I am an environmental officer in Columbia, SC, and have been on child support for my son, who is now 19. During the time when I missed payments, I underwent three knee surgeries and applied for disability, which affected my ability to pay. My doctor sent medical documentation to the DSS, yet the... View More

Ethan A. Trice
answered on Mar 11, 2025

Unfortunately, you cannot generally modify an arrears amount. If the party that is owed it still wants it, you can't modify. Each county is different, but I'm surprised they're actively threatening jail if you are making payments. If there is a threat of contempt of court, then you... View More

I received a complaint from the city of Phoenix regarding a building permit for a wall that was built by a previous owner and left incomplete. I believe Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 11 - Counties, 11-321H applies to this situation. Since receiving the complaint, I have tried to contact those... View More

As the Executive Director of a nonprofit based in Los Angeles, California, I'm seeking legal advice on creating a special board designation for our two founders who have been with the organization for 40 years. They wish to retain voting rights but will not have other responsibilities. We are... View More

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answered on Mar 12, 2025

In California, nonprofits have significant flexibility in creating honorary board designations, provided you comply with your organization's bylaws and the California Corporations Code. You can create a special designation honoring your founders' long-standing contributions while allowing... View More

I'm curious about the legality and constitutional basis of Elon Musk's involvement with the U.S. government, particularly concerning his access to or influence over the Treasury, Energy Department, and Social Security. Is this level of involvement legally and constitutionally allowed?

I would like to know if there is a statute in New Mexico that requires schools to have running water and bathrooms available for students and staff. Today, there was a water outage from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at a public school in my area, yet the school remained open. While temporary porta-potties... View More

I live in Indiana, where permitless carry was passed into law at least two years ago. Despite this change, individuals are still being cited during traffic stops for not having a gun permit, despite only being stopped for minor infractions such as speeding. Why is this happening?

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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Mar 11, 2025

Where are you getting your information on the people being cited; I would be interested to see the cases specifically. My guess, is there person being cited may not be a "proper person".

I want to understand why, out of eight caregivers attending to a patient, only three are facing accusations of abuse and neglect when there seems to be no prior issues over the past year. These accusations have been brought up in Oklahoma by a cop related to the case. How should the situation be... View More