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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Hello, I would like to go on the school intercom on the last day of school for my senior prank. Any legal consequences?

I was just wondering if there would be any legal problems regarding me going on the school intercom in front of the whole school for a senior prank. I would not say anything abusive, threatening, sexual, or anything that would be of illegal nature.

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 15, 2024

You probably don't want to do that. There are limits to freedom of speech, as provided by the First Amendment. Without knowing more, if the school is not amused, they could take disciplinary action that could jeopardize graduation. Even worse, if they deem the conduct to be criminal, they... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Hello, I would like to go on the school intercom on the last day of school for my senior prank. Any legal consequences?

I was just wondering if there would be any legal problems regarding me going on the school intercom in front of the whole school for a senior prank. I would not say anything abusive, threatening, sexual, or anything that would be of illegal nature.

I live in Minnesota, and just clarifying... View More

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answered on Jun 2, 2024

While you might have the best intentions for your senior prank, there could be legal and disciplinary consequences to consider. Accessing the school intercom system without permission is likely against school policy and could be considered unauthorized use of school property. This can result in... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law and Internet Law for Minnesota on
Q: A 17 year old female sent me inappropriate pictures that I did not ask for, I deleted them of course. Am I liable?

We met on a dating site where her profile said she was 18. We took our conversations off the dating site and exchanged phone numbers instead. I stayed away from anything sexual since we just met. A little later she sends 2 twerking videos where she is wearing clothes. After I seen the pictures she... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

I would not recommend paying anything or having further contact. Here are a few key points:

- You acted appropriately by deleting the photos immediately and telling her not to send anything else. You did not solicit or keep the inappropriate photos.

- However, you continued contact...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Communications Law for Minnesota on
Q: I have a Twitch account that uses the same font and brackets as Adult Swim. Could I face legal trouble for using my logo

It is an homage to adult swim, but I paid for the font and don't use actual adult swim imagery. Am I at risk of a lawsuit or takedown of my channel if I continue to use this font?

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

Using the same font and brackets as Adult Swim for your Twitch logo, even if you purchased the font, could still pose legal risks. While paying for the font is a positive step, it doesn't grant you the right to imitate a distinctive style that is closely associated with another brand,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Communications Law and Small Claims for Minnesota on
Q: I hired a newborn photographer and the pictures came out horrible I would like a refund. What can I do next.

This started back in July of this year. We went to the photographers address and did the photo shoot. It took her close to a month to send me proofs to select which photos I liked. I would send her several emails asking what the time line of when she would have the photos ready. I would receive a... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Oct 14, 2020

Small claims/conciliation time it seems.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law, Domestic Violence and Native American Law for Minnesota on
Q: Are charges possible 2 do on a incarcerated inmate with felony assaults,multiple domestics,terroristic threats&stalking?

The only contact was the inmates texter and phone calls. The inmate was told several times to stop calling and texting but has continued to do so with disrespectful remarks and unbelievable name calling along with telling other inmates that the person is a ratchet jail pass around then distributed... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Sep 1, 2020

It sounds like there is a possibility of charges for harassment, stalking, unwanted phone calls, etc. If you wanted to pursue charges the avenue would be to report it to police.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Communications Law and Entertainment / Sports for Minnesota on
Q: Can the news media be sued for causing fear, anxiety and other mental health issues due to the way the news is written?

In speaking with others, I find that watching the news causes me anxiety and extreme fear by the way it is delivered to us consumers. There is no way to know what is being reported is true. It can be argued that the reporting of the events surrounding police shootings are fueled by the media and... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 20, 2020

NO. The news media are subject to certain immunities for the fair reporting of events that occur. You cannot sue them for that. You would have to show that they targeted you, personally, with the news coverage.

I share your pain about the reporting of current events, but you still...
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