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Civil Rights Questions & Answers
Q: I've lived with my bf for 2 yrs. He owns the house. Do I have any legal right to temporarily stay?
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Family Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant
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North Dakota
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Answered on Sep 22, 2017
Answered on Sep 22, 2017
Lucas Wynne's answer
Your question is unclear as to whether you are being forced out. This would help in evaluating your question. Without this information, your question is difficult to address.
Your question is unclear as to whether you are being forced out. This would help in evaluating your question. Without this information, your question is difficult to address.
Q: can you be tried with no one in court but state
H. Scott Aalsberg Esq.'s answer
Yes you can be tried without the victim present if that is what you mean.
Yes you can be tried without the victim present if that is what you mean.
Q: Can the office keep my children out of class?
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Civil Rights, Education Law and Juvenile Law
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Ohio
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Answered on Sep 22, 2017
Answered on Sep 22, 2017
Q: What are the rights of a deputy against searching a transgender person of the opposite sex?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I assume you are referring to the Prison Rape Elimination Act, a federal statute. If so, your use of the phrase "the PREA act" is redundant (in the same way "Rio Grande River" is redundant).
Also, instead of "insinuating circumstances", I assume you mean extenuating circumstances.
Finally, an expensive collection of resources on PREA is here: https://ojp.gov/programs/prisonrapeelimination.htm
I see nothing about searches of transgender individuals. But if the deputy...
I assume you are referring to the Prison Rape Elimination Act, a federal statute. If so, your use of the phrase "the PREA act" is redundant (in the same way "Rio Grande River" is redundant).
Also, instead of "insinuating circumstances", I assume you mean extenuating circumstances.
Finally, an expensive collection of resources on PREA is here: https://ojp.gov/programs/prisonrapeelimination.htm
I see nothing about searches of transgender individuals. But if the deputy...
Q: Can I be evicted from my house?
Andy Wayne Williamson's answer
In my opinion, no she cannot evict you as you are not a tenant. If you and she are on the title together she cannot exclude you from the property nor you her. ie: you both have the right to use the property. She can force the home to be sold via a partition action, which may be what is happening.
Hope this helps.
In my opinion, no she cannot evict you as you are not a tenant. If you and she are on the title together she cannot exclude you from the property nor you her. ie: you both have the right to use the property. She can force the home to be sold via a partition action, which may be what is happening.
Hope this helps.
Q: Borrowed money to my still husband
Elle J. Byram's answer
Oral contracts can be valid so long as they satisfy the statute of frauds. I believe yours would satisfy the statute of fraud. The texts messages may actually give you a written contract depending on what is stated in them and whether the essential terms are there - I.e. The amount you loaned him and that it was a loan for the most part. Regardless, if all you have are vague texts and oral agreements it may be difficult to win, but you can always file a small claims case against him (or try...
Oral contracts can be valid so long as they satisfy the statute of frauds. I believe yours would satisfy the statute of fraud. The texts messages may actually give you a written contract depending on what is stated in them and whether the essential terms are there - I.e. The amount you loaned him and that it was a loan for the most part. Regardless, if all you have are vague texts and oral agreements it may be difficult to win, but you can always file a small claims case against him (or try...
Q: Can cemetery workers undig someone who is already burried to a different spot with out familys permission?
Richard Samuel Price's answer
You should review the cemetery plot contract. Most contracts provide for the cemetery to move, adjust, and even stack the coffins.
You should review the cemetery plot contract. Most contracts provide for the cemetery to move, adjust, and even stack the coffins.
Q: brother passed single no kids, mom died no beneficiary next of kin dad never known him, california sis took care of him
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Civil Rights, Public Benefits and Probate
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California
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Answered on Sep 20, 2017
Answered on Sep 20, 2017
Q: Whats the statute of limitations on evading a police officer with a motor vehicle in Indiana?
Andrew Bennett's answer
Need more specifics, however, the statute of limitations on a felony is 5 years
Need more specifics, however, the statute of limitations on a felony is 5 years
Q: How long can I stay on a public sidewalk
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Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law
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Florida
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Answered on Sep 18, 2017
Answered on Sep 18, 2017
Andy Wayne Williamson's answer
Obviously, there is way more behind this question. Ask again and give a lot more details.
Obviously, there is way more behind this question. Ask again and give a lot more details.
Q: How could a search warrant be granted to search and raid a home due to drug paraphernalia being found in one's trash?
Omar Khan's answer
Lots of ways to get a search warrant. Although, I can't discuss the entire intricacy of how cops/prosecutors obtain a search warrant, I can tell you that a local criminal defense attorney may be able to help you either quash or suppress the evidence from the warrant. No evidence means no case. Contact a local criminal defense attorney.
Lots of ways to get a search warrant. Although, I can't discuss the entire intricacy of how cops/prosecutors obtain a search warrant, I can tell you that a local criminal defense attorney may be able to help you either quash or suppress the evidence from the warrant. No evidence means no case. Contact a local criminal defense attorney.
Q: My 21 year old son was found dead in his car August 13th. I live in AR. There is a video. How do i get info and copy?
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Wrongful Death, Family Law and Civil Rights
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Arizona
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Answered on Sep 18, 2017
Answered on Sep 18, 2017
Peter Munsing's answer
Find out who has the video.
Ask the victim assitance coordinator at your DA's office.
Find out who has the video.
Ask the victim assitance coordinator at your DA's office.
Q: How can I get a man who is in CA to be charged with what he did here in AZ. I'm the victim and I have physical damage
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Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence
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Arizona
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Answered on Sep 15, 2017
Answered on Sep 15, 2017
Q: I'm 17 and I need to get out of my house now. I will end up committing suicide if I don't, how can I get emancipated?
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Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law
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Ohio
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Answered on Sep 15, 2017
Answered on Sep 15, 2017
Joseph Jaap's answer
Call your local suicide prevention hotline immediately. Also talk to a trusted family member or teacher or school counselor. Call local child services if you have to. Ohio does not recognize emancipation for minors. But there is a lot of help for your situation, so you need to find it. Do it immediately. Here is a link. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Call their number, 800 273-8255.
Call your local suicide prevention hotline immediately. Also talk to a trusted family member or teacher or school counselor. Call local child services if you have to. Ohio does not recognize emancipation for minors. But there is a lot of help for your situation, so you need to find it. Do it immediately. Here is a link. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Call their number, 800 273-8255.
Q: I'm 17. My girlfriend is 15, is there any way we can get married without parental consent? Her parents are abusive
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Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law
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Alabama
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Answered on Sep 15, 2017
Answered on Sep 15, 2017
Mr. James Parrish Coleman's answer
No. She is a minor and so are you. You can't get married without your parents consent and she can't get married at all. If you are having sex with her and she is under 16 and if you are more than 24 months older than she is you can be exposed to criminal prosecution for having sex with her. You need to get some good advice from you parents or someone who can help you sort this out.
No. She is a minor and so are you. You can't get married without your parents consent and she can't get married at all. If you are having sex with her and she is under 16 and if you are more than 24 months older than she is you can be exposed to criminal prosecution for having sex with her. You need to get some good advice from you parents or someone who can help you sort this out.
Q: A 16 year old girl that has a baby wants to move out of her moms house can age do that?
Mr. James Parrish Coleman's answer
A 16 year old is still a minor, just because she has a baby does not mean that she is emancipated. If she is a child who is in need of supervision -- that is if her parents can't seem to handle her -- the law allows the parents to call on the State of Alabama (DHR) to assist in what's called a Child In Need Of Supervision or "CHINS" petition. Be careful in getting the state up in your business. The other real risk is to the child of the 16 year old mother. The other risk is that DHR will get...
A 16 year old is still a minor, just because she has a baby does not mean that she is emancipated. If she is a child who is in need of supervision -- that is if her parents can't seem to handle her -- the law allows the parents to call on the State of Alabama (DHR) to assist in what's called a Child In Need Of Supervision or "CHINS" petition. Be careful in getting the state up in your business. The other real risk is to the child of the 16 year old mother. The other risk is that DHR will get...
Q: can I notorize the original birth certificate requested instead of sending the original birth certificate
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Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law
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Virginia
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Answered on Sep 14, 2017
Answered on Sep 14, 2017
F. Paul Maloof's answer
I think you should ask the Institue
If they will accept a notarized affidavit that swears the copy is a true and accurate copy of the original. Attach the copy to the affidavit.
I think you should ask the Institue
If they will accept a notarized affidavit that swears the copy is a true and accurate copy of the original. Attach the copy to the affidavit.
Q: My husband and I are going through a divorce but can't agree about the house.We bought it together while married but it
Mr Eric Klein's answer
You should amend your pleadings to include a count for partition. At trial, the judge, more likely than not, will order the house sold. Good luck.
You should amend your pleadings to include a count for partition. At trial, the judge, more likely than not, will order the house sold. Good luck.
Q: I own a house. My girlfriend moved in 5 months ago and we broke up recently. She hasn't paid rent in 3 months.
1 Answer
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Civil Rights, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant
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Colorado
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Answered on Sep 13, 2017
Answered on Sep 13, 2017
Tristan Kenyon Schultz's answer
The best practice is to provide 30 days written notice of termination. Some lawyers argue that notice is not required because she is not paying rent and not on the lease, but this approach presents risks and may not be legal in Colorado (esp. with a domestic relationship).
The best practice is to provide 30 days written notice of termination. Some lawyers argue that notice is not required because she is not paying rent and not on the lease, but this approach presents risks and may not be legal in Colorado (esp. with a domestic relationship).
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