We are cleaning river bottom where a scrap metal company has missed the barge while loading. The metal is underwater and we are not touching land at any time. Are we breaking any laws.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
In regards to your question about recovering scrap metal from the Tennessee River, it's essential to understand that various laws may apply. These include federal, state, and local regulations concerning environmental protection, salvage rights, and navigation. For instance, the Clean Water... View More 
I have had my electronics records illegally subpoenaed and also have been harassed non stop by people that have been illegally given this information to follow, stalk, threaten, and harass me non stop. They have continued for years at this point. Law enforcement knows who they are and continue to... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the distressing situation you're facing. It's important to take immediate steps to protect yourself and seek justice. First, consider consulting with a lawyer experienced in privacy, harassment, and criminal law to explore your legal options. They can guide... View More
My boyfriend passed out while driving from a nosebleed and hit a guard rail. There were no other vehicles involved in the incident. When found his nose was pouring blood covering his shirt and inside vehicle he was unconscious and rushed to the hospital by ambulance. An officer gave his cell phone... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
The sequence of events you described, including your boyfriend's accident, medical treatment, and subsequent arrest, raises several legal and procedural questions. While I can provide some general information, it's essential to consult with an attorney in Alabama who can review the... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
It's important to be aware that federal and state laws regarding firearms, felons, and possession can vary. Generally, under federal law, it is illegal for a convicted felon to possess a firearm, including riding in a car where there is a firearm, even if they do not own or physically possess... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. One option could be to get tech support for your computer. Another could be to ask the clerk or other official at the court if there are alternate filing options. Good luck
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Yes. Constructive possession. The police just to prove that it was your firearm and that you had control over it, or were able to exert control over it. Much easier if they found you in possession of the firearm, but not impossible to prove.... View More
It affects him from seeking employment and getting commercial credit. Thank you for your help.
answered on Apr 18, 2022
Expungement may be possible but is dependent on when he was "acquitted," how the case was handled, and what he was accused of. There are different rules for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. As of 2021, most charges that did NOT result in a conviction can be expunged. He... View More
My company helps military veterans with their benefits and provides counseling for them to make sure they are receiving the maximum benefits they are entitled to. Would it be against the law if I bought a domain such as www.selectiveservice.com (Just a random example not the actual domain) and... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
The names of government agencies and programs are essentially trademarks or service marks, and are infringed if private entities promote goods or services with confusingly similar names.
My husband got arrested in April and his parole officer violated him in June but he hasn't been to court for the charge from April and the parole board already stated that they are sending him to prison
answered on Aug 16, 2021
It depends on the conditions of your husband's parole and whether or not he is in violation of any of those conditions.
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answered on Jun 23, 2021
You say "any watchlist"-- a minor can be a person of interest to criminal justice agencies.
A minor could be on a no fly list.
If you are concerned that you are, you would want to avoid social media of any type, limit emails, and consult with a criminal defense attorney.
I have been charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and a class c felony of chemical endangerment of a child due to having bongs and pipes and marijuana.
answered on May 29, 2020
Probably not, but you certainly could. You need to immediately retain a criminal lawyer.
My boyfriend set it up so that his child support payments are deducted from his paycheck directly to Alabama DHR from day 1. We have every single pay stub from when it started. The kids are now 5 and prior to her putting him on the two boys lived with him. A few months ago we took her to court due... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2020
You need to answer a few questions. Prior to him paying when they turned one, was mom on assistance? If she received any payments from the state of Alabama for assistance without a child support order, the state of Alabama can collect it if an order of support is ever entered. This is probably what... View More
In December 2018 I was given 2 Thrivent Financial debit cards loaded with $250 each, $500 total. Both cards have "valid thru 09/21". I used one of the cards for around $25 shortly after receiving it, but the next time I tried to use it the card was declined. My wife tried to use the other... View More
If 2 people were in the car at the time of a traffic stop and a large quantity of drugs were found. One person claims the drug and both were incarcerated. The driver for the drugs and the passenger for obstruction of government operations. The passenger charges were later dismissed. Can they both... View More
I still don't have a court date. I paid it all back in full and even wrote an apology letter to the CEO. This is my first offense. Is it possible for me to just receive probation?
answered on Aug 11, 2019
Receiving just 'probation' means that you were convicted of an offence and that was your sentence. An apology letter and paying back the money shows that you're serious and remorseful. If you want to avoid a conviction think of perhaps some community service and perhaps addressing... View More
During the time my husband was serving time in Georgia, he missed 2 court appearances in Alabama. Alabama now has him being held for extradition in the grounds of fugitive of justice. His time served in Georgia was ended on 3/24/19, However, Georgia is saying they can hold him as long as Alabama... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2019
You could have possibly saved your husband a considerable amount of jail tome if you would have hired an attorney in Alabama when he was serving his sentence. The attorney could have had your husband transferred to Alabama undwr the Interstate Agreement on Detainers.
He will always need an... View More
Im bipolar dont understand law and if reported how long before arrest
answered on Apr 19, 2018
Yes, you should worry. You posted this under "Federal Crimes". Its unlikely to be a federal crime, unless you took the girl across a state line for the purpose of having sex with her, or maybe if you had sex with her on federal property, like Redstone Arsenal, which is next door to your... View More
We had spoken for a while with a romantic tone, and she out of the blue sent me a picture last night of her in a baggy top with a bit of her chest showing. I'm really scared
answered on Mar 30, 2018
No.
WARNING: I am not your lawyer and providing you with the generic information, definition, clarification or explanation you seek about a legal matter on this anonymous forum does not make me your lawyer. By answering your question I am only trying to provide you with general... View More
answered on May 5, 2017
Let me get this straight: You're about to go steal money by fraudulent use of credit cards and you want lawyers, who are officers of the courts, to advise you how much money you will need to steal in order to insure that you will be prosecuted in federal court rather than state court.... View More
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