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answered on May 7, 2020
This doesn't really look like an Admiralty/Maritime law matter. It sounds like something involving a determination that could be made under any number of guidelines, whether incapacitated for purposes of health care law, a disability claim, enrollment for special education programs,... View More 
I was given a plea bargain in 2003 the law was changed in 2005 which is a harsher punishment
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answered on May 7, 2020
You can't.
According to the "3 Lakes Law" I cannot have a small <26ft cuddy cabin boat registered on Lake Martin, AL....but under sub section D it referenced the aforementioned exception.
If I intend for my vessels main ussage to be outside of the lake, but I happen to live here and... View More
answered on May 3, 2020
Your question would be best handled by an Alabama attorney familiar with state boating laws. But you await a response for two weeks. You will need to check with an Alabama attorney familiar with these boating laws or Alabama officials involved with the law. The law you mention is very region... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
Were there admiralty/maritime elements to your question not mentioned here - you posted under Admiralty/Maritime, and in that area, commercial seafarers are being confined to vessels in many parts of the world due to the health crisis, with crew rotations and vessel disembarking being virtually... View More
If I don’t the Union will not “clear” me to work. Amid the Covid-19 outbreak I have asked if the Union has designated “local” areas in my Home State where we can complete annual physicals while reducing the risk of spreading or contracting COVID-19. Their answer was no, and that there... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
The maritime unions are dealing with some extraordinary measures in light of this virus, particularly for vessels operating in the Pacific. There have been newly implemented measures involving restriction of crews to vessels, cessation of crew rotations, etc. Given the current atmosphere, unions... View More
A US citizen living in Vermont owns a foreign company that holds a boat as an asset within the company. A US broker is contracted to sell the boat for a 10% commission. The broker is not responsive to offers and the Foreign company sells the boat to a US citizen after import to the US on its own.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2020
It's difficult to say based on these facts alone. It could depend on the provisions of the brokerage agreement, communications between the parties, and other issues. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
$91,000,000.00
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You posed under Admiralty/Maritime but there wasn't a maritime law question here. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Unless something was inadvertently left off in uploading, there wasn't an admiralty/maritime element here. If there was a maritime element, you could repost and include it. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I was misinformed about my job duties, requirements, and compensation by my direct supervisor. When I attempted to gain clarity I was informed that I was being released due to the fact that I was on parole. This information was delivered verbally from company supervisor in corporation's... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
You are entitled to a fair and complete explanation. You may contact the state labour board and request a hearing. A local labour law attorney who handles employees' claims may be helpful to you. You should request a full explanation from your former employer IN WRITING. Ask for a complete... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2020
It would hinge on the state of mind with which they did it. If done as an innocent clerical error where a person catches themselves about to enter an incorrect amount, that is understandable. If done with the intent to deceive or defraud, it could be a crime. This might be explained by an attorney... View More
Wondering what is meant by intent?
answered on Mar 2, 2020
Here is the United States Code section in question:
18 U.S. Code § 2261.Interstate domestic violence
(a)Offenses.—
(1)Travel or conduct of offender.—
A person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or enters or leaves Indian country or is present within... View More
Do you fully accept your curent life situation?
answered on Feb 22, 2020
Something may have gotten left off your question when you posted. You could try uploading again if there were additional elements to your question. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Meaning would this be in violation of the federal rules of evidence rule 803 (8)(c)? Note that I'm speaking of a written affidavit as the basis for probable cause to file a complaint in a district court for purposes of a later INDICTMENT. Is this legal?
answered on Feb 21, 2020
If this did not involve a marine incident resulting in vessel boarding by U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Justice personnel following a grounding, cargo spill, fuel oil spill, allision, injury, or other marine casualty requiring completion of a form CG-2692 for incident reporting or drug testing... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2020
One option might be to look into the Q & A resources or online help resources of the IRS or Georgia Dept. of Revenue - they might be able to provide direction. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I was brought back to the store in cuffs and questioned. I denied and showed them the reciept of the item I bought, and they brought up the footage of me paying at the cash register after I told them what register I checked out at. I was embarrassed and humiliated. They then trespassed me from the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. You could consult with an attorney in confidence regarding your civil remedies because they could be multiple here. Doing this without delay could be valuable to you in terms of preserving video footage before it is rerecorded over or lost. Many attorneys would... View More
No tengo pacer, y necesito información sobre el caso olga de león v. shih wei navigation
answered on Jan 30, 2020
If I understood your message correctly, I believe you do not have Pacer and you need information about the case De León v. Shih Wei Navigation. I'm sorry if I didn't get it right. But if I am right, that case is posted here on Justia. Try putting this link into your computer:... View More
A man who was previously convicted in his first and last name in a state other than where he resided, had an established residency the state of California where his married spousal successfully changed his name to something other than what he was convicted as then triumphed himself out of the... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2020
MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED.
IT'S LIKE ASKING A DOC WHY DO I HAVE CANCER?
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Yes. But it depends on the circumstances. Both the nature of the agreement for co ownership and the circumstances regarding the injury may lead to liability of the uninvolved co owner. First if the co ownership is by written agreement carefully review that agreement. Second and assuming this... View More
They automatically take out federal taxes but since it’s office is based in Miami, they don’t take out any income tax.
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Yes, your resident state will tax all your income worldwide.
Obviously you can still take foreign exclusionary or credits as allowed, but you will need to file a GA return and calculate tax owed.
I would contact HR and find out why tax is not being taken out and sent to GA.... View More
I understand the fringe on the flag, how to confirm it w presiding "judge" while present in court is my goal.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
A court does not operate under maritime law, as opposed to other types of law. It operates under state rules of civil procedure, or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that ordinarily govern maritime cases filed in federal court. Maritime law can be the basis of the SUBSTANTIVE law issues in a... View More
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