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0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord - Tenant and Municipal Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: What happens if you don’t pay CRIM Puerto Rico? Can I have the government take the house at leaf my sister and I part?

My sister and I inherit an house that’s really our grandmothers. Though, dad passed away last year. Aunt wants to make a new declaration of heirs. As well sell the house that is being rented. Dad was the head that house prior to death and never mentioned anything about CRIM that he had to pay... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Domestic Violence, Municipal Law and Small Claims for California on
Q: What is the statute of limitations when car towed before 24hrs when they arrest the owner because they are mean

Boyfriend or passenger was being suspicious and even stabbed my car like it would hurt it

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

Under California law, the statute of limitations for challenging a car tow can vary depending on the circumstances. Typically, if you believe your car was wrongfully towed, you should file a complaint or take legal action within 30 days of the tow. This time frame allows you to contest the tow and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Education Law, Juvenile Law and Municipal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I’m 16, I was truant to school and I have over 1,000 dollars in fines and suspended my license 3y how can I get it back?

I need a job but I have no way there so I really need my license how can I get it back or unsuspended for three years ?

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning and Municipal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: What lawyer do I need for house condemnation?

My house was condemned unfairly. It is not unsafe or unsanitary. My kids and I are now homeless. I appealed and have a hearing in August. City officials are saying I don't have a chance no matter what I do. Even if I do what they are saying is making it condemned. How can I fight this? I need... View More

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

You need to consult a real estate attorney who has experience dealing with property disputes and local government regulations. This type of lawyer can help you understand the specifics of your case, gather necessary evidence, and represent you at your hearing in August. They can also challenge any... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Municipal Law for Georgia on
Q: How to file a motion in Atlanta municipal court
2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Municipal Law for California on
Q: I feel I was frauded by a highly ranked lawyer from San Jose CA that I paid $17,500 dollars to for my son?

When I called the lawyer I explained to him what had happened from there I asked him how much he would charge for a case like my son's he said anywhere from 7500 to 12,500 well I gave him my son's information and waited for 2 wks and I asked him if he would take the case . Well he started... View More

Mr. Robert Z. Cashman
Mr. Robert Z. Cashman
answered on Jul 18, 2024

I am not licensed to practice in your state, so this answer should not be considered as legal advice.

In short, the lawyer's actions seem to be suspicious, and they might constitute legal malpractice and fraud. I would speak to an attorney in California to hash these issues out....
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0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Municipal Law and Small Claims on
Q: I HAVE REIMBURSED THE CITY FOR RENTAL ASSITANCE AND AFTER OVER A DOZEN REQUESTS FOR APPEAL AND DOCUMENTS I GET IGNORED

THEY ARE DENYING ME APPEAL, COPIES OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE TOPIC AND AND THE CITY WEBSITE STATES THEY OFFER ALTERNATIVE MEANS TO ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES UPON REQUEST. MY CASE TECHNICIAN LIED ABOUT WHAT SSA WOULD DO ABOUT THE FORM LEAVING ME NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY EVEN THOUGH WE HAD... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Legal Malpractice and Municipal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Where my civil rights violated and or did the lawyer have legal malpractice ?

I got a protection from abuse against the plaintiff previously. His harrassing and threating nature continued during child exchange so I had to call the police. His lawyer openly admitted that she went to the police and told them not to take my calls seriously. The lawyer and the plaintiff are... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Municipal Law for Nevada on
Q: If you have a state-issued permanent handicap placard, Can your employer tell you that there are only certain handicap

Parking spots u can park in,that are approved by employer, and employees may not park in any other handicapped spots on property or they will be towed? This is Hilton that said this to me. .

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Municipal Law for Nevada on
Q: If a person has a permanent handicapped placard, Can a business on private property refuse them access to park in any

Of the handicapped parking spaces on that property? Basically Can an employer tell a handicapped employee that there are only certain handicapped spots they are allowed to park in that are ok'd by the employer, and if that employee parks in any other handicapped space on the property, they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Louisiana , my local police dept failed to investigate my stolen car. Thief ended up totaling my car drunk

My car was stolen july 4th from a parking lot i IMMEDIATELY called police and reported it. They quickly arrived & took my written statement. I knew who stole it by name. Eyewitness info or statement was not taken by police. Nor was the surveillance video from motel6 either. They never returned... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 11, 2024

There is nothing which prohibits police from properly processing auto theft charges now. Given that they know who stole it by name, why would they need to question anyone or to see the surveillance video? It doesn't look like the thief who wrecked your car is likely to be able to avoid the... View More

Q: Can a Special Town Meeting compel a BOS to allow voters to approve or deny a Housing Production Plan under 40B?

Purusant to MGL Ch 40B, the Selectmen and Town Administrator created an ad hoc subcommittee to create a Housing Production Plan. While the subcommittee held public input sessions with the help of MAPC, much of that public input has been ignored. While trying to rush votes before the Planning Board... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B, the Housing Production Plan (HPP) must be approved by both the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen (BOS). Although a Special Town Meeting (STM) can be called to address various issues, it does not have the authority to compel the BOS to submit the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Does code enforcement only need to notify land owner of abatement or can owner give permission to take my property

Original owner on deed is deceased we had permission from “in care of person” to park and use carport his daughter said he wasn’t in condition to make decisions a time later building was to be torn down we got permission to correct dilapidated structure by mayor we corrected issue then city... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Business Law, Municipal Law and Small Claims for New York on
Q: Live next to busy grocery store. His customers keep crashing into my fence. His employees also damaged it by piling snow

This is a very dangerous situation for my family and my property. 3 to 4 times in the past, his customers crashed through or over his guardrail hit my fence, and ended up on my property. He has a poorly

constructed and damaged guard rail only 1 foot from my fence. It is not providing the... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Jul 7, 2024

You may need a court order to resolve the situation.

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0 Answers | Asked in Municipal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: May I now live in the City of Milwaukee, WI after fairly recent changes to its sex offender residency ordinance?

See Ordinance 106-51 at https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH106.pdf

I am on the sex offender registry.

My concerns are #3 and 4 under 106-51.

#3: I was not domiciled within the city at the time of my offense. However...

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1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Municipal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can a police officer tow your car if u have insurance
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answered on Jul 21, 2024

A police officer can tow your car for several reasons, even if you have insurance. If your car is parked illegally, blocking traffic, or poses a safety hazard, it can be towed regardless of your insurance status. Additionally, if your vehicle is involved in a crime, is abandoned, or you have unpaid... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: town revoked my fence permit cuase my neighbor thought i was on their property
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answered on Jul 3, 2024

You have a boundary dispute. You will need a NJ lawyer to search both titles, and a surveyor on the boundary to serve as your witness, Filing suit is expensive and difficult, but if you wait too long you lose your asserted boundary through acquiescence.

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