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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Admiralty / Maritime for Kansas on
Q: If I do not consent can a district court in Kansas strip my natural rights and put me on trial as a legal fiction?

I wish to keep my natural rights, my status as a sentient being

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 10, 2024

This doesn't appear related to "Admiralty/Maritime" law-related, one of the posted categories. It might be closer to sovereign citizen-based principles. In terms of maritime law, law firms that practice in that area would not be likely to be able to offer guidance on these concepts. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for New Jersey on
Q: Do you handle Cargo lost Pallates shipped to NJ and they delivered to incorrect location and was stollen in 9/18/23

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 30, 2024

Unfortunately, we do not. This isn't a law firm or cargo loss recovery company. It is only a Q & A forum. You would need to reach out to law firms or other companies that handle such matters and pose your question to them. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Admiralty / Maritime, Appeals / Appellate Law and Business Law on
Q: What is the difference/significance in court document showing, "USA vs ***" and "United States vs. ***" ?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 9, 2024

I can't recall running across admiralty/maritime cases cited as USA. Most of the maritime cases I see with the citation you mention involve U.S. DOJ prosecutions for marine pollution, usually shipboard oily discharges, and they are cited as "United States vs. the Shipping Company,"... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Admiralty / Maritime and Business Formation for California on
Q: Is retail pro under investigation!

I have proof

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 16, 2024

There is no way for anyone here to know this. I do not know who the company you mention is, but as a general matter, many investigations (other than public ones such as NTSB accident investigations, or certain cases receiving journalistic coverage) are not conducted openly. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Admiralty / Maritime on
Q: I have a warrant an I called the police after store clerk physically assaulted audio and video were there no arrest made

It's a misdemeanor warrant, the officers never arrested the clerk even though he admitted to using the bat police threatened me with my warrant to be quite about the felony assaulte they told me I was trespassed so I should leave the property, I said isn't all this recorded for public... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 13, 2024

This isn't an Admiralty/Maritime matter (the category it was posted under). This is something to be discussed with a criminal defense attorney. You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category, but the likely response will be to reach out to criminal defense attorneys to discuss. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime on
Q: Why are court rooms set up like a ship? Why is there a flag on the ship that stands for no nation, no constitution? Why

Is the court room operating in maritime and equity jurisdiction? If no judicial courts, nor judges have existed since 1789, then who do we rise for in the court room. So since ens legis is an artificial person created in law, the birth certificate has to be the bond and can it get you out of most... View More

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answered on Jan 14, 2024

The layout of courtrooms and the use of symbols, such as flags, are steeped in historical and practical reasons, not because they operate under maritime law. Courtrooms are structured to facilitate the legal process, ensuring that everyone involved - the judge, jury, legal counsel, and parties to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Contracts and Admiralty / Maritime for New York on
Q: How much is the bond paper my birth certificate is printed on worth? Was born in 83

The CUSIF number related to my long form birth certificate. Wonder how much it is worth.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 13, 2024

This doesn't look like it involves an admiralty/maritime matter (one of the posted categories), but you're awaiting a response for two weeks. There is material written on this online, but much of it is from commercial sources. Until you're able to consult with an attorney who is... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime for Maryland on
Q: How do I get access to the trust connected to my ss number and the funds there in
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 26, 2023

This is posted under Admiralty/Maritime. Unless there's a maritime law element in the matter that isn't mentioned, you may have better chances of a response by posting under "Probate" and "Estate Planning." Attorneys in those categories have insight into matters... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime for Tennessee on
Q: Black law dictionary edition 2 states that an artificial person can be created with bankruptcy.

It then goes on to state that the United States Bankrupt Act of 1898 it is provided that the word persons, shall include corporations, except where other wise specified. Does the birth certificate create an artificial person? And how is this legal. And before you try to say no, I have already seen... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2023

I have no idea what you are talking about. But unless the debtor is a person, corporation, or some other legal entity, including trusts, filing such a petition of an artificial person will be federal bankruptcy fraud. That is a federal crime. And the 1898 code is defunct, as the 2005 code... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Criminal Law for California on
Q: Why are the lower courts operating under a maritime law when we are on land how did they have jurisdiction on land

Why is it California judicial system violates the rights under the constitution of due process when the Constitution states anything that's adverse to the Constitution is null and void? And how is it that the police department is allowed to invade your privacy punish you without proper due... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2023

California's lower courts operate under the jurisdiction and legal framework established by the United States Constitution and the California State Constitution, not maritime law. Maritime law, or admiralty law, typically applies to incidents or contracts that occur on navigable waters, and it... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Civil Litigation for Washington on
Q: Can I sue a marina that gave my boat to the previous owner?

The marina claimed that the title I just received from the state was counterfeit and blocked my access to getting the boat in the water or on a trailer and then put it on either the water or a trailer for the previous owner effectively stealing my $40,000 yacht

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answered on Nov 2, 2023

Yes, you may be able to sue a marina that gave your boat to the previous owner. Under Washington law, a marina has a duty to protect the property of its customers. If the marina breached this duty by giving your boat to the previous owner, you may be able to recover damages for the loss of your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Criminal Law for California on
Q: Hello, (Ref: Maritime PIRACY law vs. Civil/Criminal Law)

Recently, in San Fran Bay Area, the Oakland/Alameda Island Estuary (a salt water navigable U.S. Waterway), has had incidents of "so-called" PIRACY. (Boats are being burglarized).

THE QUESTION:

Which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction, U.S. Coast GUARD or local... View More

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answered on Oct 10, 2023

In the Oakland Estuary, both the U.S. Coast Guard and the local county Sheriff can have jurisdiction, but for different reasons and circumstances. The distinction between a boat being tied up in port versus being out at anchor doesn't necessarily determine whether an act is piracy under U.S.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime for Louisiana on
Q: What is the difference between maritime law and admiralty law?
Brent Cueria
Brent Cueria
answered on Oct 6, 2023

Maritime law governs topics related to shipping, fishing boats, cruise ships,

and oil rigs, including the rights and responsibilities of those who work on

them. Admiralty law is a branch of law that deals with maritime disputes

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Copyright and Admiralty / Maritime for Georgia on
Q: Hello what form do I need to present to an organization to take my strawman back after unknowingly entering in contract

I looked up a denial of rights of access form and was gonna just replace enlgland with USA and my name instead of address. Will this work?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

It isn't fully clear by what is meant by entering a contract unknowingly. At any rate, an attorney is probably going to want to see the contract you entered into. It sounds like you may have designated someone to act on your behalf in a contract or the formation of an entity, but that's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Tax Law, Admiralty / Maritime and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: What motion to the courts would be filed to obtain financials of accounting, ledgers, tax ID, of cash only bond put up?

100k for one individual another 100k for another individual court bonds and 10grand for another cash only court bond for tax purposes

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answered on Sep 26, 2023

In Colorado, if you're looking to obtain financial records related to court bonds, such as accounting ledgers or tax ID information, you might consider filing a "Motion for Discovery" or "Motion to Compel Disclosure." These motions are generally used to request specific... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Tax Law, Admiralty / Maritime and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: a motion for an assessment of the bond monies. Would be filed in what jurisdiction of a district Court?

Securing bond monies, obtaining the account ledger of monies, tax audit, and ledgers, of account.

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answered on Sep 26, 2023

In Colorado, if you're looking to obtain financial records related to court bonds, such as accounting ledgers or tax ID information, you might consider filing a "Motion for Discovery" or "Motion to Compel Disclosure." These motions are generally used to request specific... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Admiralty / Maritime for Florida on
Q: I want to sue a yacht charter broker in Fort Lauderdale.

I want to sue a yacht charter broker in Fort Lauderdale. Long story short. For my 70th birthday I rented a very expensive home on the water for 3 nights.

I chose the home because the yacht broker I was working with said docking the yacht I selected for a day charter 'should not be a... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Sep 26, 2023

You didn't ask a question in this Q & A forum, but I suppose you're wondering if you have a viable potential claim. That depends on a few factors, including the terms of the written contract. Generally, verbal comments that conflict with the written contract cannot be the basis for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime for Nebraska on
Q: Why does the judge not answer ? Jurisdiction couny CT is CL/Meritime Admiralty? only two that have pwr to

How can one have a fair trial without knowing what jurisdiction rules apply? I was threatened with contemt for asking questions. I challenged personal jurisdiction /subject matter judge over ruled and I reserved my rights under ucc1-308 aka 2-201. I need to know sense my 1st amendment has been... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

It seems like you are in the middle of a complex legal situation where understanding the jurisdiction and rules applied in your case is crucial. You have also raised concerns about the violation of your first amendment rights and the overruling of your jurisdiction challenge by the judge.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Admiralty / Maritime, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Minnesota on
Q: how can i lose my lisense when i wasnt even driving

i was never arrested for driving and i was never brought into the station to have an official breathalizer administered

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

Losing your license without being involved in a driving-related incident can occur in certain situations. It could be due to administrative actions by the Department of Motor Vehicles or similar agencies, such as non-compliance with requirements or violations. Additionally, unrelated offenses like... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: A teenager stole a boat and hit my friend's parked boat & boat lift with it, can my friend get money for the repairs?

This incident happened in the middle of the night on a private inland lake in Michigan and there is a police report. The owner of the stolen boat left the keys on it but apparently my friend can't make a claim against their boat insurance since the owner wasn't driving the boat. My... View More

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

If a teenager stole a boat and damaged your friend's parked boat and boat lift in Michigan, your friend may be able to seek compensation for the repairs. Gathering evidence like photos and repair estimates can support their claim. Checking the boat owner's insurance policy for coverage is... View More

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