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Q: Is it illegal for my ex gf to demand money from me or she is going through with a restraining order she filed

She demanded 10000 dollars and she wouldn’t go to court

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

It is illegal for someone to demand money from you in exchange for not pursuing a legal action, such as a restraining order. This could be considered extortion or blackmail, which are criminal offenses.

If your ex-girlfriend has filed for a restraining order, she cannot legally demand money...
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Q: Could you help me get my phone back that was only taken and put in my property when I was arrested. I didn't go to jail

I went to the hospital and was released from there

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are a few steps you can take to try to retrieve your phone from the police property:

1. Contact the arresting police department: Call the non-emergency number of the police department that arrested you and ask to speak with the property and...
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Q: I’m 26 and a 17 year old female wants to have relations with me, we live in South Carolina. Is this illegal?
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answered on Nov 9, 2023

The age of consent in South Carolina is 16 years old.

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Q: FLOOD DAMAGE TO OUR HOME - WHAT KIND OF LAWYER DO I NEED?

SERVE THUNDERSTORM - NEIGHBORHOOD FLOODED - WE HAD ABOUT 24 INCHES OF WATER UNDER AND AROUND OUR HOUSE. RUINED THE DUCTWORK, MOISTURE BARRIER AND AC/HEATING UNIT. THE DRAINAGES DITCHES HAVE BEEN UNKEPT AND WERE BACKED UP. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE DOT SERVERAL TIMES AND NO HELP. WE NEED ADVICE AND... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 10, 2023

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You're seeking an attorney - a starting point could be to reach out to experienced civil litigation attorneys who have experience working with property & casualty claims. Good luck

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Q: Is it illegal for my apartment manager to not address a broken AC and more health concerning issues

We moved into a new renovated apartment about 4 weeks ago, we spoke to them about all these issues on the 10th of this month, they for one didn’t show us the actual apartment, for two when we did move in, thE AC unit is broken to which they put freo and did not last 24 hours, and we are living in... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 5, 2023

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option is to repost and add the category "Landlord-Tenant." Some questions here do go unanswered, but you might have better chances of a response with the additional heading. Good luck

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Q: 911 is called person says crying no im ok please please call roomate to come home..they hang uo never come . Can i sued

I was being held up by a man whom i had to shoot because they didnt come help

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 7, 2023

I don’t understand why you think you could be sued under the circumstances. You had a legitimate emergency but were not effective in communicating that to the dispatcher.

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Q: Can a driver park their vehicle on the side of the road in front of your home legally without your consent?

I contacted my neighbor and its her visitor and told her he couldn't park there and she refusing to move the vehicle. We live in the county in the state of South Carolina.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 20, 2021

A South Carolina attorney familiar with local parking ordinances could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general rule nationwide in most places, people can park on public streets freely. Good luck

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Q: my grandson was put on probation 3 years ago with court ordered inhouse rehab, this never happened thru probation.

only answer I received last week was I wasn't working here then, he has been in probation violation for 2 years, his Dad did put him rehab in april 2019 but he only stayed 30 days, but last week he decided he would voluntarily turn himself in to jail. He wanted to man up and put this behind... View More

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Jan 20, 2020

I would recommend either reaching out to an attorney in the area where your grandson is in jail or to the public defenders office. He is entitled to an attorney at his probation violation hearing.

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Q: Are there any lawyers that are notaries that are willing to go to a state prison in South Carolina to notarize some lega

Are there any lawyers that are notaries that are willing to go to a state prison in South Carolina to notarize some legal paperwork

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Dec 11, 2019

A lot of attorneys around the state are notaries. That being said most prisons have at least one notary on staff.

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Q: Q: I got a judgement in 2014 from discover credit card. If I sell my home will they take my money?

Since then my health has lead me to file for disability. I can't work and can't pay my bills. I have to sell. I have to pay back money I've borrowed from family to pay my bills. I hope I have enough to live on until I get my disability.

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Oct 29, 2019

If they have filed the judgment they will get the amount owed to them at the time of the sale if there is any equity in the home before you get any money out of the home. The Judgment acts like a lien against the property.

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Q: Is it illegal to add 4x48in slats to a sign put up by a sign committee?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 25, 2015

In what context? Whatever rules apply to the committee may be relevant or talk to local lawyer.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and...
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Q: what are the numbers wrote on the outside of court cases for
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 29, 2015

This probably is the clerk's filing system of some sort.

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Q: What is the relation of legislation and precedent?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 28, 2015

Legislation is the statutes, and precedent comes from case law.

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Q: What is necessary for me to be legally able to sell liquor and bear in my Private Club to Members only?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2015

A license for the liquor, most likely. I imagine you have to have a restaurant licence in order to sell bear.

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Q: What is cdv 2
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2015

Civil division 2? Ask the person who made the notation.

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Q: What do I do if there is not enough money in the estate to pay a bill?
Evan Guthrie
Evan Guthrie
answered on Oct 29, 2011

If there is not enough money to pay a bill or creditor then assets from the estate will be sold to pay the bill. Assets not named in a will are sold first and then items specifically named in the will may be sold. If there is not enough assets to pay the bill, then the creditor will get whatever... View More

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Q: How do i find out the date of a certain trial?
Evan Guthrie
Evan Guthrie
answered on Oct 29, 2011

Call the office of the clerk of court for your county.

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