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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
If no marijuana is found but other evidence is found can it be used in court?
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?
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
But ended up giving me a dui because I refused the breathalyzer.
But the windows were of legal tint. Can I win and get it all thrown out?
answered on Mar 29, 2024
If you were pulled over for window tint but were not ticketed for that specific issue, it indicates the initial stop may have been justified under the officer's belief that a violation occurred. However, the outcome of being charged with a DUI because of refusing a breathalyzer is a separate... View More
They did the interview and and all went well and then they found out I was hearing impaired and said they wouldn't hire me because of my hearing issues and when I asked if there was anything I could do with them that my hearing wouldn't pose a problem and that im open to do any work I can... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2024
Under U.S. federal law, specifically the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is generally illegal for an employer to deny employment based solely on a disability, including hearing impairment, especially if the employer has 15 or more employees. This law requires employers to provide... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
If your child tested positive for cocaine while in county custody, you might have a case for negligence or other claims, depending on the circumstances and state law. However, successfully suing a county government often involves overcoming various legal hurdles, including immunity defenses.
For no reason I was charged he was not how is this possible
answered on Feb 10, 2023
It's possible because prosecutors simply go with the story they want to believe. You need an attorney to defend you and be willing to take it to a trial if it is in your best interests.
answered on May 2, 2022
If the judge ordered it, then yes. However, you have the right to a bond review hearing.
I work for a healthcare company and they have singled me out more than once, along with other CNAs, threatened to fire me over being sick and having car problems. And said if I was sick one more time or late due to car problems I would be fired.
answered on Jan 21, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. General sickness is not protected under any federal law. If your illness is caused by a condition that qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may have some level of protection. There is no protection for car issues. I would... View More
Detain me and destroy my property not to mention no drugs where found or evidence that drugs were being sold i actually had an officer tell me that was profiled because of where I was from and how I looked can I take any legal action towards this ?
answered on Jan 9, 2021
You need an attorney to make a motion on the issue in the criminal case
And is there a state law protecting the name of minors?
answered on Nov 19, 2020
There is no such right bestowed upon you. Your second question is too vague.
My daughter was recently detained while in North Dakota. I have spoke to the police and they claim tgey received a anonymous tip of a possible party because of cars in the driveway. 4 police officers hid in the woods for 2 hours and claim they saw what appeared to be someone underage drinking... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Your first mistake is speaking to the police without a lawyer - it's a no-win game. Your daughter need a lawyer.
answered on Sep 12, 2019
You could check the school's course policy. Schools can impose their own specific conditions, such as attaining a certain grade in a course, etc. If you have an academic advisor, maybe they could help explain your rights. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Asking for a friend
answered on Mar 20, 2019
There is not enough information in your question to provide an answer. Based on your question, it sounds like your filing may have been rejected due to a jurisdictional issue.
this person does not live in the states and claims to work with (PCH) Publishers Clearing House. I have all the information and all the promises this person had made including the address of were he told me to send the money. plus full names and almost full locations and phone numbers of two... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If they are located in the United States, you should contact law-enforcement in the city in which they are located. This is clearly a scam.
i have a sizable reptile collection now the town wants to make changes to the pet laws so they can make me get rid of my reptiles? I have been keeping reptiles for over 33 years and i have a lot of money invested in to my reptiles so what can i do to protect my investment ? I was born with spina... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Further details are needed to adequately address your question.
Generally speaking, a law is not valid if it seeks to "punish" a person for an "act" that was previously legal. However, as I said, I cannot provide adequate legal advice without first discussing all the... View More
The owner of the property to kick us out by telling him they will attach Leins on the house, that we owe, if they don't remove us from the house. They've, city counsel members and others, told him many untrue statements about us, the states attorney called him and asked him what can he... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2018
There are too many unknown details to provide any accurate legal information.
Contact an attorney for a consultation on the matter - many perform the initial consultation for free.
What kind of lawyer do I need?
answered on Mar 17, 2018
You simply need a lawyer willing to take your case. Before a lawyer will take your case, you should have a retainer ready to pay and know who it was that stole the dog. If you don't know who it was, it's nearly impossible to initiate the proper lawsuit.
Everytime there has been an issue i have taken care of it. Ive lived here since 2015 and never had a problem until new manager came. then the last 6 months on three seperate occasions i have revieved a letter for a non renewal of my lease. I asked why she gave me a reason and i resolved it every... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2018
There is not a specific North Dakota statute that requires a landlord to renew your lease. Generally, a tenant's best chance to challenge the refusal to renew is if the refusal to renew was based on discrimination. There could be a chance to prevent a refusal to renew if it is on public... View More
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