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answered on Jun 8, 2024

I understand you are concerned about how a ticket for failing to use a designated truck route in Hammond, Indiana may affect your driver's license. Here are a few key points to consider:

1. Local ordinance violations typically do not result in points being added to your driver's... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

Even if you leave out someone's name in your story, it's still possible to face legal challenges if the person can be identified through the context or details. Defamation, invasion of privacy, or misrepresentation are potential grounds for a lawsuit if the content is harmful or invasive.... View More

Yes, if the statements can be shown as implying that the subject was a particular person, based on surrounding facts, descriptions, etc., it's possible such a person could raise a claim for defamation or invasion of privacy - the settings can be fact-intensive. Good luck

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answered on Oct 14, 2025

This situation can lead to serious legal risks, even though the person in the photo is an adult. While it’s not illegal for a 24-year-old to take or post a nude photo of themselves, adding elements that imply underage status—like “16th birthday” balloons—can create the appearance of child... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2025

Yes, the letter you gave to the police can potentially be used to show that your intentions were not malicious. By offering a polygraph and expressing a willingness to apologize and even move, you were demonstrating a desire to resolve the situation, not to intimidate. That kind of gesture, while... View More

There are a couple of answers to this. First, there is a long backlog of images for child abuse investigators to go through. Second, due to liability pressures and increasing regulation targeting them, Internet platforms are newly adopting additional AI tools to scan content, even old content, to... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

What you experienced was unsettling, and your reaction to leave the site quickly and report it shows that your intentions were responsible and appropriate. Under U.S. law, knowingly possessing, viewing, or distributing sexually explicit material involving minors—including in drawn or animated... View More

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answered on Mar 15, 2025

When you repost someone's public Instagram selfie to Threads, especially in the context of responding to personal criticism, the legality depends on the nature and intent of your use. Generally, reposting publicly available content is allowed if you're engaging in commentary, criticism,... View More

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answered on Dec 26, 2024

Your situation with the stock broker being acquired sounds concerning. It's crucial to maintain access to your investments and account information during ownership transitions.

The first step is to contact your broker's previous office directly to confirm the acquisition and get... View More

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you reached out to local attorneys, the first thing they're going to ask is the reason for the refusal - not in a serviced territory, technical issues, billing dispute, etc. Knowing that would be a... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2024

Viewing an ex’s public Instagram profile is generally legal since the content is available for anyone to see. You can browse their posts, stories, and public interactions without violating any laws. This allows you to stay informed about what they choose to share publicly.

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answered on Oct 11, 2024

Looking to find someone's new Instagram account to avoid online interactions is generally not illegal. Public profiles are accessible to anyone, and searching for them doesn't typically violate any laws. However, it's important to respect privacy settings and boundaries set by the... View More

No.

How people can use your image depends on where you post it. You can find information on who can use your photo in the terms of service/privacy policy of the site where you posted it.

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answered on Aug 22, 2021

Only if you want his/her bail revoked.

You can't be kept in custody past the end of your sentence. The court can enter a judgment against you, or perhaps hold you in contempt.

Probably not, unless your license agreement expressly allows you the right to enforce, or you are the exclusive licensee. Oftentimes the intellectual property owner retains the right to enforce or license the IP to others (non-exclusive license), though sometimes there is contractual language that... View More

If you pay for her phone, Take her phone.

It is recommended you make a police report to document what has happened and what has continued to occur. You may want to consider getting a protective order to stop the harassment. I would inform your chain of command in your reserve unit in the event it becomes an issue, and provide a copy of... View More

Probably not the smartest way to express one's self, but I don't see a crime there.

Your question is posted in Indiana. Try reposting it for Kentucky, since criminal law varies from state to state.