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answered on Oct 8, 2018
In Idaho there are very specific statutes related to "Medical Malpractice" that only apply to "physicians" "surgeons" and "licensed acute care general hospitals" as those terms are defined under Idaho law. Typically, most pharmaceutical errors fall are... View More 
about the dangers of the trail - can we still get some medical bills covered?
answered on Oct 8, 2018
You may be able to seek damages from personal injury depending on where your child was injured, and what caused his injuries. Different laws apply depending on whether the trail was public property or private property, and more information is needed to answer this question. Consider contacting... View More
I took the 4wheeler to carry my stuff, had key in it. Tried to give it back.
answered on Oct 2, 2018
Yes you broke the law and could be prosecuted for grand theft and burglary. The minute you moved out you lost the opportunity to “use” things belonging to your folks. Your parents may be uninterested in receiving the 4-wheeler back because they have already spoken to the police and don’t know... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2018
An oral contract is legally binding with any kind of contract with one exception - the sale or purchase of real property.
To pay necessary debts included in the 13 and move
answered on Sep 16, 2018
Make a motion to voluntarily dismiss the bankruptcy and then you will be free to do so.
My license is about to expire in 7 days and I need to renew my license to be able to drive to work.
answered on Sep 13, 2018
The I-797 notice of action is the same title for all government receipts, so more information is needed. Reach out to an attorney in your area. Some of them offer free consultations. This answer will depend on the type of application you have filed.
therapist that brother started fire and the mom was not home. Is the therapist mandated to report the incident?
answered on Sep 11, 2018
Not generally--it's a likelihood of imminent harm that triggers it. Unless the survivor is a minor and is at risk, I don't see it and at this point you know and you may report it if the survivor is still a minor.
BK was discharged late 2017. We have a property in Mtn Home that the title company made a clerical error on recording the deed and so the trustee was going after that house before the BK discharge. We went to the trustee hearing and he mentioned nothing regarding the home we are living in. Almost a... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2018
You need to hire a competent bankruptcy attorney to defend this action. If there was no fraud on your part or on the petition, you can likely prevail.
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Idaho follows the laws promulgated by its legislature. If you are hoping to challenge a court’s jurisdiction over you premised on maritime or other laws, you will be wasting your time.
answered on Aug 20, 2018
If it's sufficiently severe, then yes, it would be actionable. The question is whether the gossiping would be objectively hostile. You'll want to review the facts with an attorney.
My idea for a nonprofit allows victims/survivors regarding an alleged sexual crime to enter information online into a database (database is not available for public access). If a second (or more) survivor submits an alleged sexual crime and the information matches that of of another alleged... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2018
There are going to be a number of ethical issues here for attorneys. For example, there are rules about referral services like this as well as how the attorneys would be paid. Because there are so many issues to discuss, I'd recommend finding an attorney to review this all in detail.
They long ago put up a fence to keep in their cows. This fence has been in place for over 50 years. According to a fairly new neighbor( 6 years) who borders me, he did a survey recently and claims the pins are different by as much as 18 feet. He wants to take down the historic fence and build a... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Idaho law recognizes fences that have been the boundary of adjoining properties for a long period of time as the property line. To establish fence line and property ownership there must be a (1) disputed boundary, (2) uncertainty or ignorance of the true boundary line, (3) and an agreement... View More
My brother has embezzled over $130,000 from our mother's trust, over a 4-5 year period. He WAS the Trustee, and worked as a financial advisor, I am the beneficiary. He has since revoked his trusteeship, and I have the POA . He has been arrested in Chino, Ca. (re-file pending, needing more... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2018
If the Trust's location is Idaho and the funds were embezzled in Idaho, then it is likely you can pursue the case in Idaho. Idaho's "long arm statute" (the law that allows you to serve a non-resident) would determine if he can be served in California.
Determination of... View More
Does he need my consent to do this?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
It will depend on the language in your decree of divorce. If the decree of divorce gives the property to him outright then he would have the right to remodel the home because it is now his property. If he is required to refinance the home and clear your name off the property, he probably should... View More
I was pulled over for having a license plate light out and issued a DUI. I was not arrested but car was towed and impounded, and later searched. I have contacted them several times about getting my hard drives and computer out of the car because I am a professional photographer and I'm already... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2018
Contact an attorney experienced in DUI in the county where you are charged. You'll need him for the DUI and she can advise you on this aspect. They'll work out payments.
have been indicted on 2 counts of delivery of controlled sub
answered on Jun 29, 2018
Generally no. Complain to the police, whoever licenses them. Then make a mental note to organize around consumer rights. Towing is a legal ripoff.
Schoolbus-to-RV/Van conversion. ID and IA laws say, "...shall be painted a color other than national school bus glossy yellow...". Does that mean every TRACE of yellow covered, or would it be legal to paint the bulk of the bus, say, blue (e.g., below the windows)? Ref:... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2018
As I read the statute you refer to I think it depends on HOW different your paint job looks from the original yellow. Every cop has discretion to or not to make a big deal, not to write a ticket, or to write one and even if you're technically correct, you'll still be sorry if you get a... View More
...without technically being their "client"
answered on Jun 22, 2018
Absolutely! But the lawyer will refuse to represent to the person he calls, that he will take action or that he's been "retained," so it's arguable what good a phone call like that, even from a lawyer would do.
The petitioner is threatening to take the respondents son. The son is with the mother(respondent). He can’t do that without her consent correct?
answered on Jun 22, 2018
A "Petition" is simply you asking the court to do something. That's it. Nothing has been done by just filing a Petition for anything. If the father of the child has established "rights" in visitation and simply wants to exercise his rights, the mother should allow him... View More
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