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I am a member of a discussion forum, and we are discussing the correct procedure in a US Federal jury trial. My understanding is that the jury announces a verdict of guilty or not guilty to the Clerk of the Court, and if the verdict is guilty, it is solely upon the judge to enter the conviction. In... View More 
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In a federal criminal trial, the jury’s role is to deliberate and deliver a verdict of either guilty or not guilty based on the evidence presented during the trial. Once the jury reaches a decision, it communicates the verdict to the court, typically through the Clerk of the Court. If the jury... View More
I applied for an H2A visa but was declined due to a record of a DUI, which I do not recall. I've never been arrested before. The consulate provided a green form for a medical examination, which I completed today with an X-ray and other checks. What steps should I take to resolve this issue and... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
Your situation regarding the H2A visa denial based on an apparently erroneous DUI record requires immediate attention through multiple channels. The first critical step involves obtaining your complete criminal background check from both state and federal databases to definitively establish whether... View More
I purchased a used vehicle "as is" with an understanding that the only issue was rust, based on the dealership's verbal statements. Now, less than two weeks later, the engine light is on, and the vehicle shakes badly in drive mode. I haven't made my first payment yet, and... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Since you purchased the vehicle "as is," the dealership is generally not responsible for any problems after the sale, except in cases of fraud or misrepresentation. However, if the dealership verbally stated that the only issue was rust and didn’t disclose significant mechanical issues,... View More
I filed a complaint with the labor board due to unpaid wages from a former employer who later filed for bankruptcy last year. The bankruptcy case was dismissed, and now I am receiving letters from the employer's attorney detailing lawyer hours worked and compensation owed. What does this mean... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
You are likely getting them because you are a party to the bankruptcy. They most likely don't affect your claim at all.
I’m 18 years old and currently living with my mom in North Dakota. My grandparents have custody of me through social services, as ordered by a court in Puerto Rico, until I turn 21. I'm considering marrying my boyfriend at a courthouse in the USA. If I get married, can I legally be released... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Getting married does not automatically release you from your grandparents' custody, especially if there is a court order in place. In North Dakota and Puerto Rico, the law typically views the custodial arrangement as legally binding, and getting married would not override this. Even though you... View More
I purchased a property at a state auction in North Dakota, which included an abandoned house. The deed provided did not mention this house or any structures, only township, range, and parcel information. Given that the auction documents also did not reference any structures, do I legally own the... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2025
Deeds need legal descriptions of the property conveyed, not what improvements are thereon. That is what the tax assessors are concerned with. Search the title and the land you bought should be yours including structures permanently affixed.
I was taken to jail, the police officer proceeded to speed up and slow down, the cuffs left indents in my wrist. I asked her to stop and she turned the music up and start swerving all over the road. She was taking pictures on Snapchat of her self while driving. She tore apart my wallet looking for... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
Filing a complaint against a police officer for misconduct is an important step to ensure accountability. You can start by documenting everything that happened, including the date, time, location, and details of the officer’s behavior. If you have any visible marks from the handcuffs, take photos... View More
We owned two undivided shares in the property. One of the undivided share holders would not sign off on the property. The other 4 sold their interest to my husband whom his parents gave the absolute right to buy the property. Presently we own 6/7th share in the land. We would like to put the... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2025
If a partition suit is filed, it must include all interested parties to the real property. I am not familiar with ND law, but the Courts cannot usually sell the life estate interest unless it is agreed to. At this time there are no life estates, only six tenants in common whose remainder estates... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2025
Being charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled substance means that you are accused of agreeing with others to engage in the illegal possession of drugs. This charge doesn't require that the actual possession took place, only that there was an agreement and some action taken towards... View More
I contacted my property manager concerning my upstairs neighbor. They have been consistently on their balcony late at night taking phone calls that often become heated. One night she was screaming at what I believe is their significant other. I have recorded multiple videos (not including their... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a stressful situation. Since you’ve already contacted your property manager and documented the noise issues, you're on the right path. It’s important to keep detailed records of each disturbance, including dates and any responses from the management.... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
If an officer claims you failed to yield at a green light while turning left, it depends on the situation. Legally, when turning left, you are expected to yield to oncoming traffic until it's safe to make the turn. However, if the officer wasn't moving or there was no oncoming traffic, it... View More
A recent survey by a third party shows my fathers house (which my grandfather built) now sits on my neighbors property, approximately 50 feet south of the fence!! My father is deceased and I now own the house and property. This also makes my neighbors property lines not where once thought !!... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
Adjoining landowners have probably acquiesced to the ascertainable (fence) boundary. You must hire a ND attorney, find witnesses to the fence being up for many years, and you might get a survey to both have an expert witness as well as figure out something to give the other owner. A Boundary... View More
If no marijuana is found but other evidence is found can it be used in court?
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
If an officer claims to smell marijuana, they may use that as probable cause to search your vehicle without a warrant. The legality of the search depends on the circumstances, such as whether the odor was strong enough to suggest criminal activity. In many places, the smell of marijuana alone is... View More
My ID is expired and I'm to broke to go home, what will happen if I get pulled over or caught, will the just escort me to the border or will it be a whole court thing?
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
If you get caught staying in the U.S. beyond your authorized period, it could lead to serious consequences. Immigration authorities might detain you, and you may have to go through a removal process, which often involves a court hearing. This process can be lengthy and stressful, especially with... View More
And took her check book and bank card and left her with no way to access her money she said she didn’t sign anything is this leagal
answered on Aug 20, 2024
I'm sorry this happened to your grandmother. A North Dakota attorney needs to advise here, but your question remains open for three weeks. This is not my area of practice - but if your question continues to remain open, you could reach out to elder law attorneys (or law firms with experience... View More
Father refuses to follow any part of court order, very controlling will not even speak with me or even read messages even though they are concerning my son. He knows I don't have money for an attorney and uses that to keep my son.
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Call legal services or learn how to file a motion from the state courts website and ask for an order to show cause
We lived together for 3 years. I bought all of the dog food all 3 years. I fed, let out the dogs, walked them pay for grooming, pay for daycare, and pay for vet bills 90% of the time. I spend time with them and play with them but she doesn’t. I feel the dogs are considered property but surely... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Who bought them and registered them? That’s the owner, end of story.
Mother-in-law passed away this April. Father-in-law passed away in 2018. They had only two sons, my husband and his brother. MIL law was in a nursing home for the last two years. She had nothing but her investments, which have already been distributed. Found a life insurance policy for $10,000.... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Given the situation, it sounds like you need to handle the portion of the life insurance intended for your deceased father-in-law. Since he passed away in 2018 and there is no estate due to your mother-in-law being in a nursing home, an estate affidavit might not be the appropriate form for this... View More
Some how my sister’s name appears on the property. My mom didn’t know about it
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answered on May 31, 2024
If a decedent does not own a property at his death, then it does not go to his heirs or devisees. Search the title and see if Mother owned the property. If Mom owned it, then eject the occupant. Your lawyer should have told you what the assets were when you did the inventory.
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