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I am a F-1 student in Florida working as a flight instructor in a flight school. The school canceled my i-20 saying i did a Homeland Security Violation for following reason.
It says on the contract that I cannot fly an airplane other than school’s plane but I rented an airplane to build... View More 
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
This is a complex situation involving immigration law, flight school policies, and potential Homeland Security regulations. Based on the information provided, it's unclear whether renting an airplane outside of the flight school would be considered a direct violation of Homeland Security... View More
I have been requesting a 2 week time period for dockets of a specific judge for 7 months now and still don't have it and get the runaround.
I've requested from the following:
Clerk of the Court
General Counsel of the Circuit
Administrator of the Court
answered on Mar 29, 2024
I'm not sure why you are requesting the judge's docket but if you are looking for hearing times you need to look at the judge's rules or procedures about how to set hearings. Some judges have their available hearing times online through JACS or a similar program and some judges... View More
I am a licensed Psychologist and have been supervising a person who held a provisional license. A condition of his employment with me was that he take his exam. Regardless of reminders and pressure from me, he did not take the exam until last week (this has gone on for two years now). He found out... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
I believe that the answer here is dependent on a number of factors, including the person's specific role, as well as how you may have defined the terms and conditions of employment in any offer provided to the person. These are things that a potential plaintiff can hang his/her hat on to... View More
Test was given at my post which I failed on purpose to inevitibly quit my position at FLL now they what to file civil penalties against me. when anyone whose has failed before is just given a slap on the wrist. I would like to what actions i should take in protecting myself and if it is legal to... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
If you are facing an investigation or civil penalties from the TSA, particularly regarding a situation at your workplace like the one described, it's critical to seek legal advice from an attorney familiar with employment and administrative law, especially those who have experience with TSA... View More
815.062 Offenses against governmental entities.—
answered on Mar 20, 2024
You cite Fla. Statute Sec. 815.062, a statute that's pretty clear on its face and criminalizes certain acts committed against governmental entities. It's unclear why you mention that statute in conjunction with suing a county entity, as that statute is only about charging someone with a... View More
hired a firm but after thye missedd 2 conferences and me hjaing to ask over and over about status i hear nothing ican assume no work has been done how cani get my funds back ?
answered on Mar 13, 2024
I assume you are talking about a law firm. You can discharge a law firm at any time. However, the firm is entitled to a fee for what they have done. Depending on your agreement, it may be based on an hourly agreement or a contingency agreement. For example, if your agreement is hourly, and the... View More
hired a firm but after thye missedd 2 conferences and me hjaing to ask over and over about status i hear nothing ican assume no work has been done how cani get my funds back ?
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with the law firm you hired. It sounds like a very frustrating situation. Here are some steps you can take to try to get a refund of your retainer:
1. Document everything: Gather any emails, letters, contracts, receipts or other records... View More
He passed 2-24 his social security came In 2-28 many months ago my dad said that I could pay bills for the current month of his death but not after I found out that’s not true and I don’t want to get in trouble, so what should I do so I don’t go to jail
answered on Mar 6, 2024
If I understand correctly, Social Security payments made payable to your father were being deposited into a checking account from which you were authorized to write checks. If such a payment is deposited into the account and if the payment is for, either in whole or part, sometime after the date... View More
dealership = brevard co. person that signed = volusia co. my residence = levy co.
the same dealership ‘retired’ the tag on my cobalt to create a credit for the above mentioned vehicle also without my knowledge. i was arrested for driving on a ‘dead tag’. this happened twice, as... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it appears that the car dealership engaged in fraudulent activities by allowing someone else to sign your name and trade in your vehicle without your knowledge or consent. This is a serious matter that may involve multiple legal issues, including... View More
The case file in the beginning, ended up missing all the information given, and the second detective ended up with an empty case file, and no one knows where all the information went. There’s more to this as well.
answered on Mar 7, 2024
Suing a police department for a failure in conducting a proper investigation, especially in a murder case, is a nuanced and intricate legal matter. While challenging, it's not impossible under certain circumstances.
Establishing a Breach of Duty: You'd need to prove that the... View More
I would like to give it to a church member to maybe repair and drive, however title is in deceased ex-husbands name. Can court can bypass DMV and issue me a title, or is there a better way of going about this?
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In order to obtain title to your deceased ex-husband's truck, you may need to go through a legal process to transfer ownership. Typically, this involves probate court proceedings to settle the deceased's estate and transfer assets to heirs or beneficiaries. If your ex-husband had a will,... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
It depends on how your mobile home park is organized. If you have a mandatory HOA (you own the lot and the home), then it would be in Fla. Stat. 720.303(1). If you rent the lot and have a voluntary HOA pursuant to Chapter 723 Florida Statutes, the park owner is not required to record the bylaws... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
To find a copy of your mobile home park's bylaws as recorded in Pasco County, Florida, you should start by contacting the Pasco County Clerk of Court's office. The Clerk's office maintains public records, including documents related to property and housing communities.
You... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2024
That's a good question. The state would have to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the residential density. If, for example, you were to discharge the firearm on a parcel that is less than an acre in size and contained one residence, you might be convicted, even if the adjoining parcels were... View More
I recently sold my car, but it was my first time selling one and I wasn’t aware I was supposed to fill out a special form to confirm it has been sold. I thought I just had to fill out the title for the next person and that’s what I did. I have reached out to the purchaser to get their info, but... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2023
In a situation like yours, it's important to take prompt action to protect yourself. First, document all your attempts to contact the buyer, including dates and methods of communication. This record can be useful if legal action becomes necessary.
Next, you should notify your local... View More
She’s has told me numerous times that she'll do it but she has not done so yet at this point and it’s been over a year now. Thanks
answered on Nov 27, 2023
She's violating the law, likely subjecting her to a potential fine if caught. If she uses her old address for voting purposes and now lives in a different precinct, she may even be subject to a potential criminal charge. If you'd like to try forceful persuasion, you can hire a lawyer to... View More
The officer on my friends case was being investigated by internal affairs,for misconduct. That officer resigned from the police department to stop the investigation and before taking a scheduled polygraph test. Is it possible for me to obtain a copy of the internal affairs report that was be... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2023
Once an IA investigation is over (and there's no pending criminal case against the officer), the entire IA file (not just the final report) is public record, a copy of which can be obtained by making a public records request to the police dept. Many departments now take online requests on a... View More
Pursuant to Alabama Code Title 35. Property § 35-4-24 Acknowledgments and proofs of conveyances
i need to find this code in Florida
thank you
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
To find a Florida statute comparable to Alabama Code Title 35, Property § 35-4-24, which deals with acknowledgments and proofs of conveyances, you might want to refer to Florida Statute 117.107. This statute can be found in the online Florida Statutes. It's important to note that while this... View More
I am a tenured federal government employee who was recently placed on a disciplinary progress plan due to alleged unprofessional conduct. This was based on an investigation conducted by my immediate superior, who questioned my coworkers about an incident. I was neither informed of this... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
I am sorry that you are dealing with this. Your situation is not uncommon and agencies do not, unless listed in the collective bargaining agreement, do not always have access to your investigation. You are likely best to keep a low profile during the upcoming RIFs and prepare to fight if you are... View More
I am applying for a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license in Florida and have come across Rule 69V-40.0113, Florida Administrative Code, regarding license approval. I have some charge-offs and delinquent accounts. Will it be required that these accounts are paid off or be in a payment plan... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
In Florida, financial responsibility is indeed a key factor in determining MLO license approval. Your delinquent accounts and charge-offs may be considered "adverse credit history information" under Rule 69V-40.0113, which regulators use to evaluate your financial responsibility when... View More
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