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i was told by my mother in-law that if i come back on the property i will get arrested and he will get a 30days notice because they say i threaten the neighbor in front of the police. nothing is being done about these false accusation but me being put off the property for no reason
answered on Dec 15, 2016
You may have a suit for defamation. But property owners can exclude people at will, so long as they're not violating any contracts or statutes (e.g., discrimination). The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This... View More 
If the owner leaves a sign out asking for it back are the people who took it legally obligated to return it
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Once you trash an item, you relinquish ownership of it. But it's key that the item was in fact thrown away rather than in transit or being temporarily stored somewhere. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This... View More
My wife and I just signed a contract with a buyer to sell our home on 22 May 2016 (FSBO, but we offered the buyer's agent 2.5%). Today, the agent's assistant emailed us the following message: "Unfortunately an unexpected personal event has come up and [buyer] has to void the... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
It sounds like a possible breach, but more facts and review of the contract are required. 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 predictions, guarantees, or... View More
i.e. can plaintiff 1 appeal the decision on issue 1, if issue 1 was originally raised by plaintiff 2?
answered on Dec 15, 2016
You may lack standing to bring this sort of appeal. It depends on the facts of this seemingly multi-plaintiff case; but if they're 2 separate cases, then typically not. More facts are needed here. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my... View More
He broke my car window and stole my licensed plates
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Is this a criminal or civil matter? If it's a criminal matter and you're the victim, the DA would handle the matter. If the DA or another party subpoenas you to appear in court, then you must do so. If it's a civil matter, you must appear in court if you filed the lawsuit, unless... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
You are generally permitted to litigate actions and file appeals on your own, without a lawyer representing you; but having a lawyer is advisable if you can afford one. An exception is that if you're in a corporate action where you're trying to represent an incorporated entity (e.g., your... View More
I signed a contract agreement with a hotel to get an event service. The hotel's obligation was to provide dinner for my 300 guests. And my obligation was to pay 50$ for each guest. I made down-payment for 150 guests at initial, and agreed to pay the remaining one week before the event day. The... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Looks like the contract you signed says no refunds. It's important to let an attorney review it for you in full. 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
I need one of my parent to sign an online application on FAFSA before my application can be processed. But she is unable to do so because she is far away in Africa and cannot read English or operate a computer.
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Definitely not. That's a federal loan application. She needs to sign it herself with the help of a translator. 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
The board refused to acknowledge a members share certificate, but the court found validity through testimony that the share certificate issued was valid by prior Board of Directors to be valid. If the board is being retaliatory against the member and refuses to acknowledge the member.
answered on Dec 9, 2016
You're not providing a lot of necessary facts here, yet you're asking for a specific answer. 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 predictions,... View More
What notice what a parent have to give that would trigger an ADA accommodation for a public school policy
answered on Dec 9, 2016
The ADA requires public schools to provide reasonable accommodations for students falling under ADA protections so long as the student/ parent properly and timely discloses a valid disability listed under the ADA. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
Hello - A real property lien has been filed with the state. The defendant jointly owns a house with his mother (she lives elsewhere), and a foreclosure case on the property is in progress. The mother is trying to refinance in order to keep the house. As the property has considerable market value... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2016
Try finding a foreclosure attorney, bankruptcy attorney, and collections lawyer online, and ask if they take cases on a contingency. 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;... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2016
It depends on what you mean by "overlay" and what the disclosure statement specifically stated. 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 predictions,... View More
Can it be a business that is licensed in state A but has a physical business address in B, therefore has business affiliation in state B? Or does it mean needing a connection to a business licensed in state B to do business in state B?
answered on Dec 9, 2016
It sounds like you're dealing with a jurisdiction question, which can be complicated. 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 predictions, guarantees, or... View More
For a crime he didn't do.... I didn't give a statement they didn't take any pictures and he didn't go toops jail, wth? We have a baby due in August he would never put his hands on his pregnant wife!
answered on Dec 9, 2016
Get an attorney for your husband who can communicate this information to the DA on your behalf. You can be a witness for your husband at his trial. 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... View More
I have been receiveing harassing and threatening voicemails and text since March. They go for a couple weeks then stop then back up again. I don't know what to do. I have blocked the person and it's still happening.
answered on Dec 9, 2016
Report it to the police, and contact your phone company to try to trace the origin. 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 predictions, guarantees, or warranties;... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2016
Get in touch with a Trademark lawyer, as it can be tricky doing it yourself via the US PTO. 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 Attorney-Client... View More
I live in Washington DC and the changes were made two months after I signed the contract with the apartment building so it’s almost like I was signed into a list of additional stipulations that I wasn’t aware of at the very beginning of my tenancy.
answered on Dec 7, 2016
That sounds illegal to me, but it depends on the terms of the rental agreement you signed, and whether the changes were instituted due to requirements of new laws. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer... View More
People say that this doesn't mean anything but is it the current law or not? I'm finding alot of opposing ideas on it. Is it illegal or not? (1) Whoever knowingly mutilates, defaces, physically defiles, burns, maintains on the floor or ground, or tramples upon any flag of the United... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2016
There are indeed legal precedents which hold that the right to free speech permits political acts such as flag burning. However be prepared to defend the fact that such an act was indeed political speech and not otherwise endangering the public's safety. It can get tricky, especially depending... View More
when I ask for proof on the policy they never can show me proof. Can I sue them for that ?
answered on Dec 7, 2016
It depends on whether you have an employment contract that requires explicit "good cause" for termination, or whether you're an "at will" employee as are most workers (meaning "no cause" termination is valid, so long as there's no other violation of the law... View More
I am getting married and just don't know!
answered on Dec 1, 2016
I have to say Yes. It is very customizable and recommended. 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 Attorney-Client relationship.
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