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I am traveling tomorrow, and lost the replacement ID, but found my old one. They are both the exact same ID.
answered on Jan 11, 2025
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. In such situations, the new ID usually replaces the old one. Although the timeline of your question has passed in terms of immediate travel, for future use, it would probably be best to present the new ID. Good... View More 
I have had a camper garaged 100% of the time in Litchfield NH for the past 10-15 years. The person now in charge of the RMV at Litchfield is refusing to renew my NH non-resident registration for no apparent reason. She has asked the Litchfield PD to investigate if the camper is located at the... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry to hear you're facing this issue with your camper registration. It sounds frustrating, especially since you've consistently kept your camper garaged in Litchfield for many years.
First, gather all relevant documentation that proves your camper is stored in... View More
I have been cited found guilty and had to remove my signs!!
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Apparently you violated some code. You have a very short SOL to appeal de novo. Have you even read the code cited?
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.
answered on Nov 26, 2024
A Texas attorney who works day-to-day in municipal law matters could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a GENERAL matter, without knowing the details of the situation, it would depend on the rules/by-laws, reason for the request, relevancy of the request to some issue,... 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
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
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
Ever since I pulled Owner Builder permits to put A new foundation under my home, I have been targeted by the permit dept. Unfairly. I have lived in Oakland since the 1980's prior to pulling permits I had NEVER been questioned or targeted by Oaklands fledgling blight ordinance inspectors, Ever... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with Oakland's blight ordinance. To begin addressing this issue, start by gathering all documentation related to your interactions with the building inspection department. This includes permits, inspection reports, correspondence,... View More
I just want to know if I can have my towing and storage fee waived because I am homeless.i don't even know why my stuff was not allowed for me to take my belongings from my home before it was towed.i was also curious about my rights being violated.they searched me and told me to sit by the... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about what you’re going through. In California, getting your towing and storage fees waived due to homelessness is possible in some cases, but it’s not automatic. Many cities and counties have programs or fee waiver options for low-income individuals or people... View More
I got a dwls and was given a 5k cash bond with no option for surety. No factors of flight or public safety were enumerated by the magistrate at arraignment. And I have strong ties to the community and have always shown up to court in the past. The DA was perfectly fine with a PR Bond
answered on Oct 13, 2024
Not sure you have a case. Why sounding a bit unreasonable, you're obviously out of custody now, presumably after paying the bond. You could have a more direct remedy had you been unable to bond out and filed a bond motion, which you could then appeal.
Unless you can show this... View More
Our water and sewer rates have gone up a lot. They have raised rates 2x this year already. This year the base rate for water has only increased 5% and the per unit has increased 105%. As far as sewer the base and the per unit rate have both increased 275%!! I've been trying to figure out who... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most states usually have public service commissions or public utilities commissions that oversee utilities. That might be a starting point in learning how these rates are regulated in your state, and where to turn for... View More
My brother has 10 chickens on an acreage outside of city limits in rural Minnesota. Although he has had them since 2019, a "township inspector" recently visited his property and told him that the township only allows 5 chickens unless he has a permit. He had no problem with applying for... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
A township generally cannot require you to pay money just to be heard at a public meeting, as public meetings are supposed to be open and accessible to residents. Local governments, like township boards, are typically required to follow state laws about transparency and public participation. If... View More
Our neighborhood already burned down in 2016 Lower Lake, CA Clayton Fire.
I'm trying to stop a construction company from building a New WOOD Fence that would abut & be Directly Under my stand of 50 year old Eucalyptus trees lining my 100 foot long driveway at property line.... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
To file for a preliminary injunction in Lake County, California, you'll need to start by preparing a legal complaint that outlines your concerns and the reasons you're seeking the injunction. Include all relevant evidence, such as photographs of the tree line and information about the... View More
In a previous accident, I was told by the driver that caused the accident that the reason she pulled out was because she couldn’t hear me and it looked like I was farther away. My new motorcycle is decently quiet for it size, so I wanna make sure that people hear me so that they can be aware of... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2024
Sorry to hear about your accident I'm not familiar with straight piping, but for guidance, see Fla. Statutes Section 316.293, which you can find online. Subsection (5) thereof states:
(5) NOISE ABATEMENT EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS.—
(a) No person shall modify the exhaust... View More
Town Board passed new ordinance limiting type and quantity bird feeders a private homeowner can have, based on one address being harassed by one neighbor for four years. Even though we have complied with all DEC restrictions and suggestions. I need to fight this. I've had same bird feeders for... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2024
Dear Jamestown Home Owner:
It is not you alone. Many jurisdictions place restrictions on wildlife feeding.
https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2022/4/dec-issues-guidance-to-reduce-conflicts-with-bears#:~:text=... View More
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