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I have a relative who works at a public library in Idaho. A patron was caught installing custom firmware on the public library computer, he was asked to leave and got aggressive, the police were called. The police told my relative that because no ones information was stolen yet, the patron... View More 
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
If a patron was caught installing custom firmware on a public library computer, this action could potentially violate several laws or regulations concerning the misuse of public property, computer tampering, or unauthorized access to computer systems. Even if no personal information was stolen, the... View More
My daddy died unexpectedly in prison and I want to get our last 2 phone calls. The warden told me I would need a court-ordered subpoena. How do I go about doing this when it's not for a case? Would I need a lawyer to file it for me? The form asks for division and case number.
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. To obtain your father's prison phone calls, you would typically need to follow these steps:
Contact the prison: Start by contacting the prison where your father was incarcerated. Speak to the prison authorities or the warden, as you... View More
Someone was sending text messages to my husband and me using an app where they could keep changing their phone number. I would try to engage with them to see if they would tell me who they were. They knew things about me, like me having cancer and what road I lived off of. My number was not given... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
I understand your concern regarding the harassing and malicious text messages you've been receiving. To address this situation, start by preserving all evidence of these messages, including screenshots, dates, and any information you have about the sender. This documentation will be crucial if... View More
he is a Bullie racist. He lies and he breaks by laws and my contract. He is petty and spiteful
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's crucial to address this issue properly. First, gather all evidence of the President's actions, such as emails, documents, and any witnesses who can support your claims. Consult an attorney experienced in employment law to review your... View More
We met on a dating site where her profile said she was 18. We took our conversations off the dating site and exchanged phone numbers instead. I stayed away from anything sexual since we just met. A little later she sends 2 twerking videos where she is wearing clothes. After I seen the pictures she... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
I would not recommend paying anything or having further contact. Here are a few key points:
- You acted appropriately by deleting the photos immediately and telling her not to send anything else. You did not solicit or keep the inappropriate photos.
- However, you continued contact... View More
Like court orders, letters, etc. 2 years into case and still no accommodations. Court said they aren’t responsible
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
In your situation, it's important to know that federal law, specifically the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requires courts to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind. This often includes making documents available in Braille or... View More
I submitted a complaint (as a consumer) to a business. That business forwarded my complaint to my employer which they later used as evidence to justify disciplinary action. Is that violation of Privacy law in WA (RCW 9.73. 030)?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Yes, it appears that the business violated Washington state's privacy law by disclosing your consumer complaint communication to your employer without your consent.
Specifically, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 9.73.030 states that it is unlawful for individuals or businesses to... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Under United States federal law, it is generally illegal for someone to open mail that is not addressed to them without permission. This is outlined in the Federal Mail Tampering Laws. If you specifically instructed your mom not to open certain types of your mail and she does so anyway, it can be... View More
I was outside audio record apt balcony... occasionally I say something it my protection in case someone accused me later of saying whatever outside. I at first didn't realize my phone was audio while you can hear neighbor having conversations on phone I think. Then I was gonna go over and... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
In general, recording a conversation in which you are an active participant, and it's reasonable to expect that you may be overheard by others, is usually legal under federal law and many state laws, including Arkansas. This is commonly known as "one-party consent."
However,... View More
I've been contacted several times from the same person using several different numbers after blocking them each time that is harassing me claiming that I am someone else that they know that owes them a couple hundred bucks and is going to report them (me) to their commanding military officers... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
To address this situation of ongoing electronic harassment, you should first document all instances of communication from the harasser. Even though you've deleted initial conversations, the screenshots and records of subsequent contacts are valuable. Keep a log of all interactions, including... View More
Is this allowed? I had a passcode, but she threatened my life if I didn’t give this to her. I’m now facing criminal charges potentially and want to know if the way my job obtained this information was even lawful.
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
The situation you've described raises several legal issues. First, even though the cell phone is in your mother's name, if you are an adult and the primary user of the phone, you have a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding its contents. This includes the photos stored on it.... View More
I am a manager who was out this week sick and one of my employees has an unsavory relationship with father- not legal issues, just typical disconnects that have progressed to her avoiding contact with them altogether. He went to her boyfriends house, where her boyfriends father told him where she... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
In situations where a person shows up at a workplace asking about another individual, employees typically have the discretion to provide information or decline to do so. However, there are legal and ethical considerations to keep in mind.
In general, employees should be cautious about... View More
I am a manager who was out this week sick and one of my employees has an unsavory relationship with father- not legal issues, just typical disconnects that have progressed to her avoiding contact with them altogether. He went to her boyfriends house, where her boyfriends father told him where she... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
In this situation, while there may not be a clear legal issue with your employees telling someone that a coworker does not work there, it does raise concerns about workplace policies and privacy. There are no specific laws in North Carolina that directly address this scenario, especially since it... View More
I am being stalked in every aspect of my life but could not possibly identify any one
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
Addressing cyber or normal bullying, and computer or communications interference can be challenging, especially when the identity of the perpetrator is unknown. However, police and other law enforcement agencies have tools and methods to investigate such cases. They can employ cyber forensics to... View More
I've been making that statement for years, but I'm guessing I should know what I can and can't do. If there is a telemarketer/company rep/spam call and have hung up on them more than 1-2 times, I will notify them that I will file harassment charges if they continue to call me. So... View More
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
In Tennessee, the laws regarding harassment typically apply to behavior that involves threats, intimidation, or repeated unwanted contact that causes emotional distress. When it comes to telemarketers or companies continuously calling, this can be a nuisance, but it may not always meet the legal... View More
Mobile home was left to my sister and I by my late father in 2021 and the land owner never communicated any expectations, demands, etc to my sister or I after inheriting the mobile home following the death of our father, the original home owner. Now he's threatened to remove the home himself... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Georgia, the specific time frame a landowner must give a mobile home owner to remove their property from the land can vary based on several factors, including the terms of any lease or agreement and local regulations. However, if there's no existing lease or agreement specifying this,... View More
I live in Florida. Can I record the phone conversation with multiple customer service representatives (within the same single call) of a large bank, if prior to speaking with customer service I receive a notice that "This call will be monitored and recorded"? A representative lied about... View More
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answered on Dec 15, 2023
In Florida, the law concerning the recording of phone calls requires the consent of all parties involved in the conversation. This is known as a "two-party consent" law. However, if you receive a notice that a call will be monitored and recorded, this typically implies that the other... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
In South Carolina, as in other states, it is illegal for a private investigator or anyone else to hack into your laptop without your consent. Hacking, which includes unauthorized access to someone's computer or digital accounts, is a violation of both federal and state laws.
The... View More
I am a private investigator. My client's son is classified as an endangered missing adult. He vanished on October 23, 2023, has never gone missing before and has a mental health condition that meets the criteria for "endangered." My client resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2023
Generally speaking, once litigation is commenced, attorneys have subpoena power. They can subpoena 3rd parties for information they can't otherwise get. In your situation, I see no reason a subpoena couldn't be issued for the records you need and since the phone is in your client's... View More
Router,computer,phones,tv's,camera's has been hacked for years. I pulled up router, started to look up Mac addresses the neighbor next-door neighbors name was tied to one of the Mac addresses. Her name came up associate with a Mac book. These people has been harassing,slandering,having... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
If you believe your router and electronic devices have been hacked by your neighbors, you may want to consider the following steps:
Document Evidence: Keep records of any suspicious activities, including dates, times, and descriptions of what you've observed. This will help establish a... View More
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