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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can I plead not guilty to harassing communications in Arkansas?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 16, 2020

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You could either repost under Criminal Law, but since time is probably of the essence in your actions, you may want to reach out to Arkansas criminal defense attorneys without further delay. You could locate them... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Communications Law and Health Care Law for Utah on
Q: Can I record a teleheatlth appointment?

Alright, might sound like a weird situation but here we go. I recorded a family therapy session on my phone. It only has the audio. I have epilepsy and part of that is memory problems. So, I recorded the session so I could make a transcript of the session to read over and understand better and... View More

Mike Branum
Mike Branum
answered on Aug 2, 2020

This is an example of why you do not take legal advice from therapists. This is an extremely complex question and I would need more information to provide the best answer but based on what you have described, I would not be concerned. Even if the recording is technically illegal, which is not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for Florida on
Q: How long do I have to pay for a crime that I did 4years ago the media//new is still running the story

A was accused of voter fraud 4 years ago I did my time the case is over but today the media/news decided to run my story again as example of fraud can they do that

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 31, 2020

Yes, they can do that.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Communications Law and White Collar Crime for Utah on
Q: Do I need a personal injury lawyer and a civil rights lawyer when Suing multiple health providers?

Looking for an attorney to help me pursue my complaint, by suing multiple people and/or health providers whom may be able to assist me by giving a discount or payment plans? Maybe even PRO BONO? The information I have obtained is very sensitive so please email responses to:... View More

Tyler Young
Tyler Young
answered on Jul 27, 2020

You need a medical malpractice / personal injury attorney. If there are civil rights components to your case, often a an injury attorney can assist you with that as well.

Medical malpractice tort reform laws in Utah make it nearly impossible for non-lawyers to navigate the litigation...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Communications Law and Internet Law for New York on
Q: Can I post a video from a national morning show on my company social media channels?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 6, 2020

You're asking about media in which the owner can assert certain intellectual property rights. This does involve all the categories you correctly listed, but if you reposted in the Copyright Law category, the attorneys there could probably offer the most meaningful insight. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Communications Law for Texas on
Q: I have someone threatening to file harassment charges on me for sending a fb message. Can they do this?

This man posted a racist statement in a public Facebook group. I sent the screenshot to his sister and daughter. I also messaged his wife asking why she deleted me. I have not contacted any of them since, and have asked him to stop contacting me after his initial threat. He sent another message... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 5, 2020

A great Tx Lawyer and Judge said: "You can sue a ham sandwich." It sounds like this person thinks his beliefs are the supreme word of God and we should all be worshiping the ground he walks on. He could bring a harassment litigation against you in civil court. The police are usually... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Civil Litigation and Communications Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I have an eavesdropping video recording case?

Hi, I was reading your article on video recording laws in Georgia. I transported my brother's children to his house from school all last year, because his wife needed me to. What I did not know was that his wife, whom he was divorcing, had placed a hidden camera in the living room to eavesdrop... View More

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
answered on Jun 29, 2020

It appears that your question was intended for one specific person, but we are not sure who. You may want to send it directly to that person, or consult with an attorney who can review your case in detail and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Communications Law and Entertainment / Sports for Minnesota on
Q: Can the news media be sued for causing fear, anxiety and other mental health issues due to the way the news is written?

In speaking with others, I find that watching the news causes me anxiety and extreme fear by the way it is delivered to us consumers. There is no way to know what is being reported is true. It can be argued that the reporting of the events surrounding police shootings are fueled by the media and... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 20, 2020

NO. The news media are subject to certain immunities for the fair reporting of events that occur. You cannot sue them for that. You would have to show that they targeted you, personally, with the news coverage.

I share your pain about the reporting of current events, but you still...
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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Libel & Slander and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: Can a web developer knowingly/unknowingly put redirects to spam sites on a client's website without client consent?

I hired a web developer for my company's website. For the past 2 years he was the only one with access to the editing tools and the domain, until recently where we discovered accessing the site through a mobile device would redirect you to spam sites, sometimes pornographic, and we asked him... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 13, 2020

It isn't clear from your question or the sites you posted this question to, exactly what it is that you want. First, you need a new developer to clean your site and correct these problems, close all backdoors and shut out the old developer. Is this criminal? Probably not, but I am not a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law on
Q: Hello!

I've been using the Google chrome's incognito mode for more than 5 years both at home and uni. Will I be eligible

Adam Savett
Adam Savett
answered on Jun 8, 2020

This is a brand new case that was just filed last week.

There is no settlement, no judgement, nothing to claim at this point.

Class action cases take time, often 2-5 years from the time they are filed until they are resolved.

And there is no guarantee that the case will be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Communications Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: Neighbor tempering jamming my security system and using electricity to transmit better from my camera system I have proo

Neighbor using electricity to transmit and receive data new technology to my camera system. I have proof on video.

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Jun 6, 2020

Consider building a "Faraday Cage" around your electronics to prevent unwanted interference from outside electromagnetic waves. A modern approach is to use EMF shielding paint... it is even available on Amazon.

Warning: Totally blocking external electromagnetic waves in your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Communications Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: If your neighbors blast their music everyday to the point where it vibrates the floor and you have called the cops what

Can you do legal wise to get them to stop

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 5, 2020

Contact the town; you can sue them for nuisance/destroying your quiet enjoyment.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Florida on
Q: My ex wife recorded a private convo between her and I. She took it out of context and sent it to my wife. Can I sue?

My ex wife and I were having a private conversation and she recorded it without my knowledge. She then sent it to me pregnant wife to upset her by making me look bad because it was taken out of context. Do I have a case?

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 27, 2020

In Florida it is unlawful to record anyone who has not consented to being recorded. Consider filing a criminal complaint against your ex.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Communications Law for Ohio on
Q: so my gf and i have a no contact, we broke up and she told her dad i’ve been texting her and she never answered but she

but she did answer me and i have screen shot proof

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on May 26, 2020

That is not a legal question. In fact, it's not a question at all.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Is there a time restriction for my guests ?

My property manager says it is in the lease

Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
answered on May 25, 2020

If you are talking about a guest staying with you, yes. A lot of leases do specify the limit to the amount of time a guest can stay. Usually it is a number of days in a given period of time, like "25 days per year" or "3 weeks every 6 months". Your first step needs to be to review your lease.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: I have a dropped charge DB back in 2014 and Officer was gonna arrest me but I told him to leave cause he wasn't helpful.

My sister was a drug user and my grandmother who has dimensia, bailed her out and presumed to live with us. Keep in mind shes very manipulative. I was in my own room and she was drinking might had done coke to unsure. She started beating on my bedroom door and I opened it to see whats going on. She... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on May 21, 2020

Defend yourself against what? You said the officers left without arresting you, and I assume you mean they also did not give you any notice to appear in court. Also, from your description, it does not sound like the type of police case where they will be in on-going investigation to determine if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Communications Law, Internet Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Is a landlord and/or condo HOA in Florida required to furnish a tenant w/ internet access (via wall jacks/cable ports)?

I've occupied a unit in a condo complex for the past 2 years. The building has known issues with cable wiring. Xfinity provided us with equipment for self installation, however our internet connection continued to fail after many attempts by service techs to repair. They finally told us that... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on May 20, 2020

Nobody is required to furnish internet access, unless the requirement is specifically mentioned in the lease. You have some options, I think: pay to upgrade the condo's cabling; move; or see if you can access the internet via satellite or some other wireless method of connecting to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Communications Law and Trademark for Iowa on
Q: I have an idea for how to reboot a show. How much of the original can I use in my rewrite?

I want to pitch it to the copywrite owner. I want to use character names, places, descriptions etc.

Barbara Berschler
Barbara Berschler
answered on May 18, 2020

You are going to need to have permission from the copyright owner to make your derivative work. You may want to work through an attorney who could act as intermediary between you and the copyright owner to pitch your concept. The attorney would be in a good position to figure out with you the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Copyright, Products Liability and Communications Law on
Q: Is it illegal for the user's part when he bought a product from an unauthorized seller?
Bill Hulsey
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Bill Hulsey
answered on May 10, 2020

Generally,no. But, there are exceptions.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Internet Law for Indiana on
Q: Can Community Corrections keep me on Corrections because I still owe a balance

Plead guilty in 2019 was sentenced to 15 actual months with an out date of April 12th 2020. Can Community Corrections keep me on Corrections because I still owe a balance past the date of April 12th

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Apr 19, 2020

You can't be kept in custody past the end of your sentence. The court can enter a judgment against you, or perhaps hold you in contempt.

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