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I got a call from my landlord saying that a piece of my mail got delivered to their office accidentally. When I picked it up it was already opened. My name is printed clearly on the front and is from a county office. I feel like it's against the law to open my mail even if I am their tenant.
answered on Sep 15, 2016
I'm not sure that INTENTIONALLY opening someone else's mail is a crime (I don't think it is), but unintentionally opening it is not. That appears to be what happened. People frequently grab the mail from the mailbox and open each envelope, without double-checking to whom it is... View More 
answered on Sep 2, 2016
Hire an attorney here in Florida and move to intervene.
My bf smoked thinking he was off in termination day. He already went yesterday for his monthly check in and got tested. Thought he was terminated and smoked cuz its been 5 yrs but probation officer contacted him and said he has court on the 17th to see whether they will terminate or extend. Will... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Absolutely they can drug test him in court in the bathroom. He should retain a lawyer ASAP if he thinks he is going to fail as he may go to jail right then for violation.
If a person has something to gain. Can he/she be asked if they have done this before?
answered on Apr 6, 2015
That might cause a mistrial. The litigious nature of the plaintiff is improper for the jury to consider.
answered on Dec 26, 2014
You asked this question some years ago, it being nearly 2015 now. I hope you got your question answered. You did not provide enough facts here. You show cause when it is demanded by the court.
answered on Dec 26, 2014
You asked this question years ago. The usage of an internet forum takes time, as you can tell. And I do not know the answer.
answered on Dec 26, 2014
You asked this question years ago. I hop you have found an answer by now.
answered on Dec 26, 2014
Ask the clerk of the court when you have a question like this, and stay abreast of it.
answered on Dec 22, 2014
It depends upon many factors which you have not given. In state custody you do at least 85%, but if you are a prison release reoffender it could be day for day.
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