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Q: I paid a car in Oregon but the person took my car without paying me and didn't pay me at all I put his name on title&me.

Question can I sue this person and take my car also the cash he borrowed but never paid me back. All I want is my car back and the money he owed. I got receipt of payment for my car I paid it in full. He didn't pay me at all but he wants me pay his insurance as well eventho he was the one... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

You have a strong case to recover both your car and the money owed. Since you have a receipt proving you paid for the car in full and your name is on the title, you can take legal action to enforce your rights. Filing a lawsuit in small claims court is a viable option to seek the return of your... View More

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Q: Conflict of Interest1) Are you currently under a term of supervision by WDOC or any other similar agency, to include a p
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answered on Sep 21, 2024

Hi, this website is for answers to legal questions. Please post your question and someone will hopefully respond.

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Q: Engine issues not disclosed before I bought a car from a dealer.

The dealership new of the problem.

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

When you buy a car from a dealer and discover undisclosed engine issues, you have options to address the problem. Start by gathering all relevant documents, such as the sales contract, any warranties, and records of the car's condition at the time of purchase. These documents will be crucial... View More

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Q: 1 gun shot to head still alive, until5 teens put in trunk,clean up scene lie about it for days ,police didnt process

scene, happened after a fight between teens,errors in police work. ruled case closed everyone free no one charged except for moving a corpse family needs help this case was shoved under a rug because police screwed up in several counties in nebraska. audio clip of court ,officer admits it was... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Oct 30, 2023

It is ultimately up to the prosecutor whether a criminal case is filed or not. You can't file a criminal action on your own. That being said, you can possibly file a civil action for damages, such as for wrongful death. You would likely need to hire an attorney to assist you with filing such.

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Q: Change my Divorced name to my maiden name

I want my last name to what I was born with.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 17, 2022

If you have a divorce action pending in Nebraska, the final divorce decree can restore your maiden name.

If your divorce is already finalized and the Decree doesn't include the restoration of your maiden name, then you will likely need to file a name change action in the county that...
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Q: How much is the fine for a failure to appear in Nebraska

I was cited for no registration and no proof of insurance. I missed my sentencing because I was in jail in another county

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 17, 2022

A failure to appear under Neb. Rev. Stat. 29-426 can be punished with up to a fine of $500 and up to 3 months in jail. There is no mandatory minimum and this type of charge may be dropped as part of an overall plea deal.

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Q: I found this computer I clean out houses we can have the stuff or keep it . This computer has a guy pulled over dancing

Dancing in front of a cop and it has a book that someone was writing on it and a car a burned orange color rodeo but it s got sandersons the writer and Peterson's name on it . And a girl teacher and her mom and dad making her do things to these immigrants. Wow what should I do

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jun 3, 2021

If you believe you found evidence of a crime, you may want to contact law enforcement and turn over the evidence.

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Q: My partner 15 years died his son has ordered me to vacate house send him titles to cars there is no will
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 12, 2021

When a person dies without a will, the state's statutes apply to determine who is awarded the possessions of the deceased. Generally speaking the state's statutes state that the deceased's possessions go to specified family members. For example, this could be the deceased's... View More

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Q: She had Legal guardianship
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 4, 2021

Not sure what your question is.

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Q: Are "Clerk Magistrates" authorized to perform marriages?
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 16, 2020

Neb Rev Stat 42-108 includes clerk magistrates as those authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.

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Q: I want to save my house for my daughter as I have incurable cancer
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Oct 14, 2020

I am sorry to hear. You should speak with an estate planning attorney to plan the best way to do this, as well as to have a health care power of attorney and property power of attorney prepared for you.

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Q: No will , over3 1/2 years since death may I empty the house that has been sitting in same state as the day she passed?

Lincoln Nebraska Lancaster County. It is my brother& I and he won't respond I'm the eldest & have tried every way called contact his job ,ECT. He's well off & simply doesn't want to deal with it what can I do?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 27, 2020

When a person dies without a will, then statutory laws apply to determine who takes the estate. You would want to contact a probate attorney for assistance.

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Q: I live in the state of Nebraska, I am 21 years old and my girlfriend is 17

We have NOT had any sexual contact, the Extent has only been hugs and hand holding, if there was consent could i be charged for anything? i just want to be informed and not charged because of ignorance, I would much rather be safe than sorry especially in such a touchy subject as this one. Thanks... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 28, 2020

An adult can be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor or similar charges even if they are not at risk of statutory rape charges.

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Q: I’m wondering if my husbands ex wife still has his last according from their divorce decree

My husband has an ex wife and on a page of their divorce decree it says “ if applicable her name should be restored to her former name” but then at the bottom page it say “ if applicable her former name is restored” does that mean she changed it back to her maiden name or does she still... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 23, 2020

Sometimes you will see a divorce decree that gives the wife the ability to restore her maiden name. In such a case, the wife after the divorce has the option to use the decree to have her named changed back to her maiden name. If she doesn't do so within a relatively short period of time... View More

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Q: Child endangerment?

My daughter knows a young man with a 3 yr old daughter, and he intends to get the child an ATV for Christmas. At first his selection was one that maxed out at 40MPH, and now one that will go 21mph. In my daughters observation the child is developing a little slow - at 3 yrs old she has an... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 26, 2019

The Constitution protects freedoms including freedoms in parents raising their own children. Thus, it is legal and Constitutionally-protected for parents to allow their children to engage in activities that other people may not find safe enough for their own children. On the other hand, when an... View More

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Q: What should i do if i fear for my life and the person i fear lives close to me and works for my landlord
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jun 10, 2019

If a person is in fear of another person, one way a person can seek protection through the legal system is to file a protection order against the person. Often you can obtain the forms to file for a protection order at the county courthouse.

If a person is in true fear for their life, other...
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Q: Can I forbid my ex to be on our property while I'm in the process of buying him out if he still owns half
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 2, 2015

No. It's his as much as it is yours, presently, apparently. Is there something in your divorce decree to that effect?

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Q: Can I be charged for forgery if no intent or knowledge of bad check

4 months ago I received a check that was from closed account that I knew nothing of considering the bank cleared the check well last night I was arrested for an all points bulletin posted on me for forgery that I knew nothing of only signature of mine on check is signing back to deposit it there... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 21, 2015

You have been arrested. It is time to hire a private criminal defense attorney to represent you for the charges.

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Q: What do I do when a section 8 TENANT SAYS that's she is going to take me out?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 12, 2015

If you believe that a crime has been committed, you have to call the police.

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Q: Is it legal for the cemetary in Lincoln Nebraska to bury someone on top of another grave?

I had not been to my parents grave in sometime but discovered recently that someone had been buried on top of my parents I cannot understand how this is possible

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

This question has been sitting here for a number of months. Perhaps a local attorney who you set up a face to face conference with can answer it with a little bit of research.

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