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Petitioner doesn't intend to stay permanently in Florida. He completed 6 months residency and filed dissolution of marriage petition. He purchased a house in another state, during divorce proceedings. Petitioner does not have a Florida driver's license or Florida voter card or Florida tax... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2015
You can just file a voluntary dismissal if you were the one who filed the case. If the other side filed a case than you cannot dismiss.
Had a public pretender that told me to keep mouth shut and i would get no jail time got a pbj
But was not advised of consequences of plea now because of lautenberg i can never own firearms and cant appeal or expunge i got screwed what can i do to help me and other men who are not... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Speak to an attorney in MD about this. How to help others? Learn to use proper punctuation, for one. Band together and change the law.
Traffic violation over 10 miles an hour=$256 speed fine+ $200, 3 months later, with threat of suspension + $50 reinstatement fee=$506
answered on Sep 8, 2015
No, the Eight Amendment is a limitation on the power of the federal government, not the states such as Georgia. And such excessive fines are not prohibited by the 14th Amendment either, in my opinion. See, for example, Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Texas, 212 U.S. 86 (1909). The standard is that a... View More
I have a code in my FL City (North Port) that is so vague & ambiguous that no two people could ever come to the same conclusions after reading the words printed within this specific Municipal Code. In fact 2 City Employees came to opposing views so much so that the 1st closed a case and 7... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2015
What you need to do is to go see a local attorney about this. I do not have enough facts to direct you otherwise. But, yes the Circuit Courts handle cases of this nature, and it depends upon the facts.
Also where can I purchase an official copy of the Florida (newest) Constitution?
answered on Jul 16, 2015
Is this really a legal question for which you need an attorney? I doubt it. But you can find such things on the internet, most likely.
answered on Jun 27, 2015
No. What are you referring to? Is it about the gay marriage ruling from yesterday? Gay marriage is now legal in all states. End of the story, not a redefining of the term you mention.
I dont go there it against my beleifs.
answered on Jun 24, 2015
You have to go in for jury duty, but probably will not be selected because of your beliefs.
answered on Jun 4, 2015
Convicted felons cannot possess firearms, that is until they can get their rights restored, if possible. In Florida a convicted felon cannot get his gun rights back until 8 years after the completion of the sentence.
If so,what would be my legal argument against the protection of hate speech?
answered on May 27, 2015
No, basically it is not. But it does depend upon the speech. You did not give that.
She also doesn't penalize the father for not following her ruling
answered on Mar 26, 2015
You get an attorney either to explain it to you or to represent you and fight more.
Dos signing an agreement supersede ones citizenship and the protection under the constitution? Is this not an illegal agreement?
answered on Feb 12, 2015
Any attorney would have to spend time reading the agreement and learning the facts before making any conclusions.
Any posting of a criticizing or disparaging nature of the building, past and present board members or unit owners will be fined $ 50.00 per occurrence. I was fined 300.00 dollars for this. My Constitutional first Amendment right says, The right to free speech, press, assembly, petition, and... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2015
You have not given enough facts. The constitution protects against government intrusion, not private intrusion of the specified rights.
answered on Dec 18, 2014
What makes you think that the mail has to be sent certified?
MY QUESTION IS IS THERE A STATUE THAT CAN GET MY OUT OF THAT NOT TO TESTIFY
answered on Dec 18, 2014
I need to see the subpoena and know a lot more facts in order to answer.
Neighbors had an argument. My 15yr was outside. Officer waved my son over to the fence, questioned him, made him write down his statement BUT I was not home at the time & I was not aware of anything until my child was served for deposition. Is there a statute about questioning a minor on... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2014
Yes. He was just a witness anyway. It is more complicated when the teen is being questioned about criminal actions and the teen should request your presence and the presence of an attorney when that happens.
In this county, everybody south of the Yellow River may buy alcohol on Sunday, while citizens in the northern two-thirds of the county are prohibited from purchasing alcohol on Sunday. How can some citizens in the same county vote themselves rights that are denies to others in the same governmental... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2014
Each city can make ordinances and the county can make ordinances for parts of the county.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
Each federal court has its own admissions to practice in that court.
This matter involves due process rights, under both State and Federal Constitutions. The State Supreme Court has ruled. Can the matter be appealed to a federal court, and, if so, which one (District, Appellate, or US Supreme Court?). Or, can the State Supreme Court be sued in federal district... View More
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