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I am a resident of NY State and work on a military base. Is it legal to have only a bathroom faucet available? There is not a kitchen in this facility to access drinking water.
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answered on May 12, 2023
OSHA's sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1910.141, requires the provision of drinking water at workplaces. They do not specifically mandate the form in which that water is provided (they do not specifically require a water fountain). As long as the water provided is potable and sanitary, the... Read more »
I been living in the U.S for more than a decade now ever since I was a toddler on a green card. However, I plan to move out of the United States permanently, and go back to S. Korea to attend university there because I'm a Korean citizen. The problem is that I will be graduating from high... Read more »
answered on May 8, 2023
In the United States, almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants residing in the U.S. who are 18 through 25 years old are required to register with the Selective Service System. This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents,... Read more »
I been living in the U.S for more than a decade now ever since I was a toddler on a green card. However, I plan to move out of the United States permanently, and go back to S. Korea to attend university there because I'm a Korean citizen. The problem is that I will be graduating from high... Read more »
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answered on May 16, 2023
If you are a male and a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, you are generally required to register for Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18 years old. This requirement applies regardless of your future plans to move out of the United States permanently. However, if you... Read more »
An EO complaint was brought against me. The IO found that I committed unlawful discrimination, however, the independent SJA review found that it was legally insufficient. What should I expect will happen next?
I am an active duty O-3 in the Army.
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answered on May 2, 2023
As an active duty O-3 in the Army, you may expect further review of the EO complaint by your chain of command. The SJA review found the complaint legally insufficient, so it is possible that the complaint may be dismissed. However, it is ultimately up to your chain of command to make a... Read more »
Say you get a general discharge under non honorable conditions, and the military pays for your flight back home, what would happen if you just never boarded the flight and stayed in said country?
Would the 90 day tourist rule still apply? What if you were to turn around and marry someone... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
If a service member is separated from the military while stationed overseas and misses the military flight out of the country, they may be required to arrange for their own transportation out of the country at their own expense. Additionally, missing a military flight or failing to follow orders... Read more »
I received an indebtness letter from DFAS dated March 21, 2023 for a debt incurred in 2009. This is the first I have been nitifed about it. They want installments beginning within 30 days. This indebtness is over 14 years old. Is it passed some sort of statute of limitations or expiration at this... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
In general, debts do have a statute of limitations after which they cannot be legally collected. However, the statute of limitations for debt collection can vary depending on the type of debt and the state where the debt was incurred. It's important to review the laws in your specific state... Read more »
It was a court Martial, sexual assault was the charge. Immediately after wife's testimony, GOV called a hearing to admit evidence, jury and witness were naturally removed. Jury watched her into a room that shared a wall with theirs. She proceeded to wail, cry, and scream for approximately 30... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
Based on the information provided, it may be possible to pursue a coram nobis petition as a potential avenue for relief. Coram nobis is a legal proceeding that allows a court to vacate a conviction based on newly discovered evidence that was not available at the time of the trial and could not have... Read more »
I’m a disabled veteran that was in the VA’s CWT Program and the supervisor of the ground’s crew tried to get me to fight him not once but twice and there were witnesses to both incidents but the VA police now has my picture posted on the wall of the hospital saying “be cautious”! I’ve... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the experience you had at the VA hospital. As a disabled veteran, you have certain rights and protections under the law, and it may be possible to pursue legal action in this case. You may want to consider contacting a lawyer who specializes in disability rights or... Read more »
Notice to vacate but my realtor says I cannot end my contract because he is military. Is that correct?
answered on Mar 17, 2023
There is a legal right in federal law that allows active military personnel to terminate a lease early when they have been given orders to relocate or deploy for duty outside of the area where the premises are located. That obligates the landlord to release the military tenant from the lease and... Read more »
Notice to vacate but my realtor says I cannot end my contract because he is military. Is that correct?
answered on Mar 17, 2023
While the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides protections for financial and legal transactions while in the military, I don't believe the Act confers greater rights than a person can have in a situation like the one you describe. If a person is renting your property, you have the right to... Read more »
A crime was committed against me in 2006 on a aircraft carrier stationed in Norfolk Virginia. it involved theft of funds several thousand dollars by a known shipmate. I was interviewed by JAG and NCIS and the shipmate was special court martial. At the time the carrier was deployed to the middle... Read more »
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
To obtain records related to a crime committed against you in the Navy, you can start by contacting the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and requesting a copy of the investigative report. The NCIS is responsible for conducting investigations into criminal matters involving members of the... Read more »
I'm current on my child support payments. My ex-wife has sent Income withholdings for support to my current employer and Military pension. Both forms are asking for the same support amount. Will I be double tapped on child support?
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
It's possible that your ex-wife has sent income withholding orders to both your current employer and your military pension to ensure that she receives the full amount of child support owed to her on a timely basis. This is a common practice to ensure that child support payments are made... Read more »
I served for 20 years, but we were only married for the last three years of my service. I'm trying to compute what amount of my retirement he is entitled to and also if he's entitled to my disability.
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
In Louisiana, the court uses a formula to determine the portion of military retirement pay that a former spouse may receive. The formula is known as the "Time Rule Formula" and takes into account the length of time the couple was married during the service member's military career... Read more »
i am currently homeless and i need them. can any of you assist
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answered on Mar 6, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that you're having difficulty obtaining your military records and DD214s. There are several ways you can try to obtain these records:
Request your records online: You can request your military records and DD214s online through the National Archives website. The... Read more »
Can I get in trouble for being out too long even if I have a doctors note and let my leadership know?
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answered on Mar 6, 2023
As an active duty service member in California, you are entitled to certain rights and protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and other federal laws. These laws prohibit discrimination against service members in employment and protect their rights... Read more »
Can I get in trouble for being out too long even if I have a doctors note and let my leadership know?
answered on Mar 6, 2023
You should confer with your commanding officer and or the Legal Office, or a military law specialist. It sounds like you need a "Line of Duty" determination. An LOD determination may impact disability retirement and severance pay, forfeiture of pay, extension of enlistment, and veteran... Read more »
The suet is in the Fbi their is a cartel who is verified by the cia and the Dod both have been a top legal help and verified weapons and the perps breaking torture laws and using a nano they stabbed me with the Dod and cia verified and exotic weapons only few who can explain the weapons the Dod... Read more »
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
If you believe that you have been the victim of a crime or other misconduct involving the FBI, the CIA, and/or the Department of Defense, it is important that you seek the advice of a qualified attorney who specializes in federal litigation and civil rights law.
An attorney can advise you... Read more »
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I am active duty military. After having knee surgery I became allergic to dermabond and then the antibiotics given to me by the military doctors. After multiple military ER visits my face began to swell shut literally by the minute and I was told to keep taking the medication... Read more »
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It is difficult to say with certainty what the chances of military malpractice are without knowing all the details of your case. However, if you feel that you have been a victim of medical malpractice, you may have legal options available to you.... Read more »
I have a lawsuit on the Fbi I need to put in for . The Dod have navigated me through the local and state to make sure the perps where using their illegal way to abuse authority but the Fbi is found liable for damages the Dod said since they are letting terroism honon amd a active 6 person cartel... Read more »
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answered on Mar 3, 2023
You may want to consider contacting your local bar association or conducting an online search for attorneys who specialize in civil rights, government misconduct, or similar areas of law. Additionally, you can consider reaching out to legal aid organizations that may offer free or reduced-cost... Read more »
how is that viewed by the court ? Can the lawyer argue that "those are not the exact words" ? WOuld the court agree ? How strong is this argument ?
answered on Mar 2, 2023
The attorneys here who practice in criminal defense and military law could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I could only speak in terms of general civil proceedings. When those words are used, it means the witness is paraphrasing, and partly using their judgment to relay... Read more »
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