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Party A has 2 restraining orders against party B. Civil and criminal. Party B would like to see the dog for their birthday. Both party A and B are communicating through party C regarding party B being able to see the dog. Party A whom filed the restraining order has agreed to allow party B to meet... View More 
answered on Feb 18, 2017
If the restrained party breaks the restraining order, that can be considered a violation of the order and possibly charged as a misdemeanor. Contacting the protected party through a 3d party can be considered a violation of the RO. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of... View More
By using google, I just found that the 11th Circuit Court affirmed the dismissal of my case on 2/10/2017 (but I have not received the court's decision by today 2/16/2017).
This is a VERY special case, where top university administrators committed a series of wrongdoings (repeated power... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Here is a post on how the 11th Circuit decides cases from four years ago: https://brieflywriting.com/2012/04/09/a-peek-inside-the-chambers-how-the-eleventh-circuit-court-of-appeals-decides-cases/
The median time, according to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, shows it... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
It depends on the facts. See: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/broadcasting-false-information. Also the President cannot commit crimes, obviously. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
No and no. Individuals may have a right to sue and recover for libel/defamation however if named in and injured reputationally by fake new stories.
Would this be considered a crime? I recently signed into my college wi-fi using my own credentials to redirect internet traffic through my laptop.
This enabled me to view both student and professor login credentials
Three days laterr, I was questioned by the school police, arrested... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
A great deal more information is needed and you should have an in person consultation to go over all of those questions. If you have been charged, then obviously it is being considered a crime. Could it affect your immigration status, yes absolutely. But I am confused about your facing trial.... View More
i believe that the statue that governs this would be 47 usc 312, there was never so much as a show cause order issued or any official inquiry
answered on Feb 3, 2017
See: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/broadcast-radio-license-renewal
The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
Check with your lease. It may be considered a fixture. If so, your landlord's approval might be required. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2017
Not generally, but it depends on the application. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the... View More
What is the legality of setting up a robodialing system for a potential gubernatorial candidate in the state of Mississippi?
answered on Jan 24, 2017
Political prerecorded calls or autodialed calls to cell phones, other mobile services and restricted lines (like hotels and hospitals) are prohibited unless made with the “prior express consent” of the recipient.
Phone co. claims that the FCC requires that those whose cellphones be geotracked be notified of it. This defeats the purpose of parents who want to track their runaway children. Can the parents prevail in claiming that the notifications must go to them (the parents) only?
answered on Jan 19, 2017
Generally, if you own the phone, you can track it and receive notifications relating to your phone, even if you've allowed your minor child to use it. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not... View More
My boyfriend was on a phone plan with his friend, and she and him got in a fight, so he gave her the phone back, in attempt to cut ties with her, and he forgot to log out of his facebook app and email app on the phone. she has now gone on the phone and changed both of those passwords so that he has... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2017
Simply changing passwords is likely not illegal. If information contained is used to impersonate and individual, this may be illegal. Note, changing the passwords or generally "hacking" of accounts by an unauthorized third-party is a clear violation of both Facebook and every email... View More
She keeps signing me up via my email address and phone number, along with my wife and we receive several calls/day from companies for which we have never signed up. She also creates fake Facebook profiles under our names and befriends our family and friends and lies about our relationship matters,... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2017
No offense, but have you tried calling the police? Depending on the severity of these incidents they can take investigatory action and eventually even charge with stalking. Depending on the websites there are serious safety concerns with this type of behavior. Private criminal complaints are... View More
i feel that i am the victim of phatom 911 calls that i did not make. i want to ask an attorney about the pretrial
answered on Jan 2, 2017
It sounds like you're being charged with abusing the 911 call process, if I understand your question correctly. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
Can you use a "partial" or an except of a customer testimonial on your website. We get long detailed testimonials submitted by our customers via email that are often times too long and contain personal information or personal life situations that are way to long and not pertinent to our... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2016
Those are gernerally acceptable. However your bigger issue with the FDA is making sure you have disclaimers that the product has no known FDA authorized use etc (check a number of natural remedies, even teas and you'll get the idea.)
See if there's a natural products trade group... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2016
Not in Alabama, which is a "one party consent" state for purposes of wiretapping.
Basically if CNN reported false information or shielded information from the public throughout the course of the election while voters selected candidates and investors selected stocks; would CNN be liable? Could they still be liable for misleading the public in the first place or even election... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2016
No. Fraud requires an intention to defraud, knowingly false statements and a duty of care to the other party. Largely the same for securities law purposes. News media are supposed to be accurate but do not have a legal obligation to investors, voters or even viewers.
A colleague criticized me in a very harsh tone in a public email. I made an error of judgement and sent an angry email to him - I did not threaten him in any way, just asked if it was necessary to discredit me in front of everybody. I also said I would appreciate if he didn't strike me down in... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2016
Harassment typically involves repeated actions. I don't hear a case for harassment here, but the best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any... View More
A woman I was staying with kidnapped my children my spouse & I called police to press charges they refuse to arrest this woman, suggesting that we just leave illegally evicted us
answered on Dec 6, 2016
It sounds like you have multiple issues going on at this time. Eviction and kidnapping are uncommon to be heard in the same fact pattern for a complaint. You really should speak to an attorney to go over all of the facts.
answered on Nov 9, 2016
It's used quite often in many different types of cases. If the messages are relevant and overcome any hearsay objections, electronic communications can make or break a case. If you are in a case reliant on what was said on social media or in text, work with an attorney to plan for the... View More
"Eavesdropping is secretly listening to the private conversation of others without their consent." In Florida I read "Florida's wiretapping law is a "two-party consent" law. Florida makes it a crime to intercept or record a "wire, oral, or electronic... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2016
It' not eavesdropping if it is on speaker for a business purpose. You are speaking with the university, as in the people are all employees of that same entity. You also work for them so technically you are all the same legal party and likely would not have a cause of action. It would be... View More
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