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My car broke down and was towed. I was in it everyday waiting on a part to arrive. One night i didnt sleep in it, i left at 5pm and was back 9am next day it was gone. Tow company wants 295 and 50 a day. Im in transition of job and living situation so i was living in it. Three days i was in it and... View More 
I currently live at 02910 and am just wondering what my rights are in the event of a noise complaint such as this one. Are they required to provide a formal citation? Or can just about anyone complain and they can just show up at my door?
I entered the leasing office parking lot of my apartment complex at the night time to execute a U-turn. Unbeknownst to me, a metal chain had been installed across the entrance. This chain was positioned below my line of sight and lacked any warning signs, reflective markers, or cones to indicate... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
The installation of chains or barriers across parking entrances must comply with California safety regulations and building codes. Property owners have a duty to ensure such barriers are clearly visible and properly marked to prevent accidents, particularly during nighttime hours.
Under... View More
I live 10 minutes away from my school. I’m going to park in a neighborhood that my friend lives in and infront of there house so I can avoid traffic. I have permission to park infront of there house but there is a sign that says “2 hour parking Monday-Friday 9-2PM” across from his house on an... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
The Henrico County Code of Ordinances governs these situations, but is vague about signage. The Ordinance refers to parking being prohibited simply in "any place where official signs prohibit parking" and so it's guesswork without knowing the area and how the signs appear. Do any... View More
document in discovery and the claimed they did not have them and now they are on their exhibit list?
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
File a Motion To Compel Discovery, and possible Discovery Sanctions.
The people that work there said that I would probably have to go back to court for being one minute late because I was stuck in the school line picking up daughter? Whst can i do
Looking at the text of the law I'm not seeing anything saying cities can opt out but I'm also not seeing anything that cities cannot
Got pulled over for a last minute turn he told me I didn’t signal 500 feet I only single three then when approach my car he told me he was going to have his dog search my car and asked me to get out of the car. I asked him what his probable cause was and he told me he didn’t have to have one.... View More
And 30 day sentence all I done was calmly answer question.
I got bond. Also I have a head injury that affected my cognitive part of my brain that affects my short term memory but more because my blood level was below . 08 and if I had remembered court I would have plead not guilty and this case would have been dismissed
I had just moved here from Texas and didn't know about ccap. My head injury affected my cognitive part of brain retaining short term memory. Wasn't given ticket with court date by officer or booking CO when released on bond. Court was not in same county as county jail. Can I get that... View More
My friend was driving without a license and given a ticket. I’m assuming she also got a court date but she missed it and never received anything in the mail because she moved to a new address. Because she missed the court date, she now has a warrant and we would like to know how she can get rid... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A good lawyer can help your friend by turning her into the court and thus keeping here most likely out of jail on the warrant, then a new court date will be set. That being said, based on what she is charged with again a good lawyer may be able to help keep her out of jail on the original charges.... View More
The Tennessee Open Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, requires that public policy and business be conducted openly, not in secret. The law applies to all meetings of governing bodies, including county commissions, city councils, and school boards.
Public comment periods:... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
In Tennessee, when you attend a school board meeting and wish to speak during the public comment period, you are generally required to provide your name and address. This requirement stems from the Tennessee Open Meetings Act, which ensures that public meetings are transparent and that the records... View More
I passed a Field Sobriety Test, they arrested me on anyway, then tested me at the police station a little while afterward. I blew 1.0, this was my "second offense".
I was absolutely not inebriated in any way shape or form, but suffered a 2 year loss of license, major fines, a... View More
I was stopped well outside of municipal jurisdiction in an unincorporated area. I was stopped by a municipal officer. When I challenged his jurisdiction he claimed he was now acting as a deputy. When I asked if he had any deputy credentials, he said he wasn't required to have them. He issued... View More
In NE Ohio at 7:25PM few days ago backing out my car with lights from a driveway looking both sides onto a rural highway(single lane two way 55mph highway). Get broad sided dead center(between front and back passenger door) by another car. Question is, who is at fault. Got cited by the cop for... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
'm sorry to hear about your accident. Determining fault in such situations involves understanding Ohio's traffic laws and the specifics of the incident.
Ohio Traffic Laws:
According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.44, when entering or crossing a highway from a place other... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It's understandable why someone would question the validity of a search warrant without a judge's hand-drawn signature. However, search warrants now often only contain the typed name of the judge who issued the warrant because law enforcement officers are permitted to apply for a search... View More
Hello,
I have a question about what could be described as "intense DIY".
We have neighbours who absolutely adore their tools. It's a way of life.
Problem is, it limits our own use of the property cause it feels like living next door to a workshop or... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Land-use attorneys and municipal/administrative law attorneys are versed in zoning laws. Real estate attorneys and environmental law attorneys sometimes - depending on the type of practice and experience of... View More
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