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0 Answers | Asked in Election Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Public Benefits on
Q: Is it illegal to post screenshots of a one-on-one messenger conversation in Facebook groups in a one party state?

I was wondering if it's okay to post screenshots of conversations in Facebook groups.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Identity Theft, Public Benefits and Social Security for California on
Q: Im unable to access my credit and social security, IRS profile accounts ; how can I update & secure my personal info?

I have lost access to email accounts associated with the recovery, password reset and/ or two-step verification process...

Seeking advise/ information in regards to updating and securing personal information; identity scam prevention.

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answered on Jul 22, 2024

To regain access to your credit and Social Security, IRS profile accounts, you need to update and secure your personal information. Start by contacting the relevant agencies directly via phone or their official websites to explain your situation. They can guide you through the process of verifying... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for California on
Q: I received a letter from my disability claim stating they are closing my file. Wish to be removed as payer on record.

I filed a claim they rarely gave me any info about the status of claim. They continued with stating they withdrew from being my representative. In addition, they wished to be removed as the payer on file for any fees paid, plus waiving their right to all rights or claims to a fee relative to claim.... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2024

When you receive a letter stating that your disability claim file is being closed and your representative wishes to withdraw, it generally means they will no longer manage your case. They will not be responsible for handling any aspects of your claim moving forward. Additionally, they are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Public Benefits for Mississippi on
Q: I have 5 misdemeanor and one felony I never been in trouble before in my life will I do time in jail

I saw this post on Facebook about a rental property rent to own so I sent these people money thinking I will get the property so I reposted the house tried to rent it out and collected two deposit from them just in case one's back out the next day I noticed I've been locked out of my... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

It sounds like you're in a difficult situation. Given that you have no prior criminal record, it's possible that the court may consider this in your favor during sentencing. However, the outcome will largely depend on the specific details of your case, including the amount of money... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Federal Crimes and Public Benefits for Arizona on
Q: i filed an SA petition with court of appeals and was granted. later denied jurisdiction and petition supreme court

supreme court is pending accepting petition but court of appeals denied but is under review for the stay even after denial jurisdiction, how does that work?

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

Navigating the court system can be complex, especially with overlapping jurisdictions. When your SA petition was initially granted by the Court of Appeals but later denied for jurisdiction, it means they found the issue to be outside their authority. However, they are still reviewing the stay,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Domestic Violence, Identity Theft and Public Benefits for Maine on
Q: Will I win my case evicting a person that was a buyer and I'm the seller on private sale with a contract she broke.

The contract was notorized and she stopped paying the monthly payments in the contract after paying 5000depost&23000 non-refundable thats in the contract. She broke the contract in many many ways

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Personal Injury and Public Benefits for Oregon on
Q: I experienced fraudulent sales practices with xfinity. I have proof of everything. Can anything be done?

I am low income and was on xfinitys internet essentials program for low income households, making my wifi only $9.95. I recently moved. I called xfinity to transfer my service to my new address. The rep lied to me, saying internet essentials was not available at my new address, and said my only... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Animal / Dog Law and Public Benefits for California on
Q: my application for victim's compensation was denied because they say dog bites are not included.

The owner of the dog fled the scene on camera, and I'm not sure if the license plate can be discerned.

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

Under California law, victims of dog bites may be eligible for compensation under certain circumstances. While dog bites themselves are not explicitly listed as qualifying for victim's compensation, you may still have legal options. When a dog owner flees the scene after an incident, it can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Election Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for Kansas on
Q: I have a safe space to move to in the state of Missouri at 17 can I leave I am being told yes and no

I am bounced around all the time and want a stable place I’m also told by my therapist it’s an unhealthy living situation but my mom won’t remove me she signed POA for a year

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Public Benefits for Illinois on
Q: Does IL Pension Code require Municipal Employees Annuity Benefits Fund (MEABF) to provide COLA to Tier 1 survivors

Does the IL Pension Code provide COLA adjustments for Tier 1 members/survivors covered by the MBEAF? The MEABF pamphlet is silent regarding Tier 1 members and states only Tier 2 members are eligible in accordance with a Public Law eff. 1/1/2011 (which did not change benefits for Tier 1 members).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Public Benefits for Virginia on
Q: question about me being a possible accomplice or accessory to a crime?

If I cohabitated with a domestic partner and they did not include me or my income on the ebt/welfare application, can I get in trouble if I report her after the fact. I knew she did it but I didn’t make enough to support all of us so I turned a blind eye. I did not submit the application but she... View More

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answered on Jul 8, 2024

An accessory before the fact in a felony is punished the same as the principal offender. To prove it, there must the commission of a crime by the principal, the accessory's absence at the commission of the offense, and (before the commission of the crime) the accessory was in some way... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Public Benefits for Oklahoma on
Q: Why was I was treated as a dangerous character by the senior citizen government hiring service (SCSEP)?

...because I refused to divulge my ostensible "disabilities" so I was then eliminated from applying, but I was within my rights, I had the right to be silent at such a provocative question, I had the right to such self-incriminating privacy and not to be coerced to talk about what the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Medical Malpractice for South Dakota on
Q: Can a lawyer represent a client in a different state?

This is a malpractice case in South Dakota, are you able to take a case in SD?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Public Benefits and Business Law for California on
Q: I have a question about about an EDD claim back in 2020. I am self employed and may have incorrectly filed the claim.

Back in 2020. I filed an unemployed claim but wasn't sure I was eligible since I was self employed and have my own S-Corp. I filled out the forms retroactively. I inadvertently told EDD that no income was received by me for those 2 retroactive months. After I hit submit, I realized that I was... View More

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answered on Jul 1, 2024

This is a complex situation that involves unemployment insurance claims, self-employment, and potential errors in reporting. Here's a breakdown of the key points and some general advice:

1. Potential incorrect filing: You filed an unemployment claim in 2020 as a self-employed...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Public Benefits for South Dakota on
Q: I was wrongly Arrested for a DUI . But after the blood and drug tests . I proved i was actually sober. Charges droppe

Yet i still lost my job because it says i have a brand new DUI when i talked to my insurance and job they said it is very much effecting my insurance and jobs. Yet i didnt break the law? I need this fixed immediately. It has lost me my job of several years . And thats Completely criminal... View More

Q: I submitted a "Grievance" report to ECHO homeless center's management, on June 27th, 2024; No word back. FTC,and Lawyer?
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answered on Jun 29, 2024

Based on the information provided, here's a concise response to your situation:

1. Timing: It's only been about 2 days since you submitted your grievance (as of June 29, 2024). Many organizations have policies that allow for a certain number of business days to respond.

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence, Elder Law and Public Benefits for Arizona on
Q: my mother passed and our dad put our sister on the title of house. She is abusing him.Can she be removed from the title

She was diagnosing with borderline personality disorder. We didn’t want to be responsible for her so we convinced our dad to put her on the title to house so that if anything happened to him she would have a place to live. Since that time she has become more aggressive and abusive toward him. He... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for New Hampshire on
Q: I used to live at Eliot Community Human Services which is an agency that used to be my rent payee but when I moved out

of that agency i moved to Amesbury to a different agency which is now called Vin Fen and i need help with tracking down a $ 6000.00 check that i was supposed to get and I was told that the person's name Kerri from Eliot mail it to Vin fen but she was supposed to mail it back to S.

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Whatever happened to the check along the way is anyone's guess. One option is to look into whether the bank could help you figure out where things went wrong. From what you describe, the Eliot facility... View More

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