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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Minnesota on
Q: If I am the respondent in a harassment restraining order and my name is spelt incorrectly

Allready went to a hearing to amend parts of the order and informed the judge of the spelling error but it wasn't still incorrect on the new copy. Does this make the order invalid? Seeing as that's not my name

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 20, 2024

It is most likely valid. You know it is you; the other person knows it's you; and I am sure the police will know it's you when they show up.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Minnesota on
Q: Hello! I have a J2 visa - my husband kicked me out of the house.

Hello! I have a J2 visa - my husband kicked me out of the house. He is a narcissist, he was a psychological terror for almost 2 years, I am sure he cheated on me too. I work and I am fine. But I would like to know what I can do to stay here legally and disassociate myself from him.

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you're on a J2 visa, your legal status is tied to your husband's J1 visa. However, you may have options to remain in the U.S. independently. You could consider applying for a change of status, such as an adjustment to a work visa or student... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Minnesota on
Q: Errors in legal description of property in mortgage loan documents

I had to file an affidavit for postponement after receiving a sheriff sale notice for my home. Upon filing the affidavit with the county recorder they informed me that the legal description did not match what they had on file. When I got home I checked my Abstract of title and confirmed not only... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 18, 2024

Unfortunately, there are some situations attorneys haven’t dealt with and are unable to respond to in a free online Q and A. I suggest you contact real estate attorneys directly.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Minnesota on
Q: Is it Legal for a tow company to let the none registered owner to go in a vehicle that was impounded to get the title

Impound lot let none own of vehicle get title out and take it to transfer the title and come back to get the vehicle

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answered on Sep 14, 2024

It's important to understand the laws in your area regarding impounded vehicles and who is allowed to access them. Typically, tow companies and impound lots have strict rules about who can enter a vehicle that has been impounded. Only the registered owner or someone authorized by the owner can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Minnesota on
Q: Does mother have full custody if no custody has been established?

My son is 9, his dad and I have never been married and never established custody through the court. He is on the birth certificate and we signed a ROP at birth. We have always agreed on a schedule. He has a past of abuse, anger issues etc to not only myself but others. I feel he is not acting in... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 13, 2024

Who told you "not to because technically [you] have it and he has to file for parenting time."

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: I am calling about disability

I have an autoimmune disease that caused me to experience both ear drums to burst. Big hearing disability!! Need help

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this challenging situation. An autoimmune disease leading to both eardrums bursting and causing a significant hearing disability is tough to manage. It’s important to connect with medical professionals who can provide the right treatment and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: If you were subpoenaed as a witness in a criminal trial for a date, and that date changes, do you have to be...

Served a subpoena again?

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Sep 10, 2024

Yes, the subpoena would have to reflect the new trial date so you would need to be re-served with the subpoena.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Minnesota on
Q: My role at work was changed by my employer. Today I was told I could keep my position or accept an 8 week severance. Why

I feel like they are covering their tracks. In July they gave the ultimatum to accept new role or I could leave. Now they are saying they should have done things differently. It feels like they are being untruthful. Multiple people were in the same position and the role was outsourced and we were... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 10, 2024

An employer can most likely change anything about the terms of your employment it wishes. Please discuss this with an employment attorney in your area.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Minnesota on
Q: Took picture of someone's credit card with a brief intent to misuse it, but didn't use it or share it in any way. Crime?

The pictures were extracted from my phone after police seized it due to a drug offense. I took the pictures with the thought of misusing the information, but decided not to within minutes after taking the pictures. There were several months between taking the pictures and police extracting them... View More

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Sep 8, 2024

Can't answer "did I commit a crime" with just a few stated facts. But I can suggest: Don't discuss it with anyone or on the internet, especially with police. Instead, the one exception: discuss with your lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Minnesota on
Q: What action can I take against an insurance credentialing company in another state who breached contract?

From March -August I've had nothing but lack of communication, mistakes from contract managers and emails detailing these issues. I've tried numerous times to request a refund upon firing the agency and have been ignored. After canceling my contract the company attempted to withdraw funds... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 8, 2024

I apologize, but this may not be a post most attorneys can respond to without conducting research.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Minnesota on
Q: Police pulled me over, took my ID, told me to sit tight & drove off leaving me at the highway for an hour. What can I do

I was pulled over on I-494. The officer checked my ID and insurance and told me to sit tight. Then he drove off leaving me astrayed for an hour. Is this legal? What can I do?

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

Being left stranded by a police officer after being pulled over is not typical and may raise some legal concerns. Law enforcement officers are expected to conduct traffic stops in a manner that ensures your safety. Leaving you alone on a highway without any explanation or further instructions could... View More

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 Constitutional Law for Minnesota on
Q: Do security camera doorbells directly facing into neighbors front door violate privacy?

I live in an apartment complex. Entry doors are directly across from each other. My neighbor put a ring doorbell on their door which looks directly into my house and records our activity whenever we come and go.

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

In your situation, the use of a security camera doorbell that faces directly into your front door raises valid concerns about privacy. While these devices are typically used for security purposes, when they capture footage of areas beyond the owner's property, such as your entryway, it can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: A knock and announce search warrant .Do the police have to have a warrant in hand before entering the house?
Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Aug 30, 2024

No, they would need a signed copy. That signed copy could be digital. Depending on the county, most warrants are sent to the court digitally and "signed" by the court digitally. Law enforcement is good to go once the warrant has been authorized by the court.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Minnesota on
Q: How can I get my license plate reinstated when I was the passenger of my vehicle and the driver had a revoked license.

The driver was arrested for a warrant, a DUI, and revoked license

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Aug 28, 2024

You can go to the DMV for new plates. I doubt that you simply have your original plates reinstated particularly if you permitted someone who was drunk and did not have a license to drive your car.

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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Minnesota on
Q: Hello-I am looking to see if there are any patents on a film that goes over pontoons to peel back at the end of season.

Patents on a film that covers the bottom of the pontoons you can peel back at season end to avoid the time and effort of cleaning.

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answered on Aug 25, 2024

To find out if there are any existing patents on a film that covers pontoons and can be peeled back at the end of the season, you can start by searching the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. The USPTO has a comprehensive online search tool called the Patent Full-Text and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can I get my 5th degree possession charges dropped in Hennepin county mn if they held me past the 72 hour time frame?

The 72 hours were up at 11am, and they did not release me until 4 pm same day. I’m wondering if this is a scenario that violates my rights and would cause a judge to dismiss my case. I can’t afford an attorney, I’m working on getting set up with a sliding scale or low fee attorney, however... View More

Julia Ziegler
Julia Ziegler
answered on Aug 22, 2024

Unfortunately, no. You should be released if they exceed the legal timeline to hold you before seeing a judge, however, dismissal is not a remedy for being held beyond the legal timeframe.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: I was the victim of a gun theft. Police disposed my rifle.

I was never notified by police via any sort of correspondence or phone call, in fact the police didn't even know it belonged to me, thus how could it be my fault they disposed of the rifle?

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 21, 2024

If the police didn't even know it belonged to you, how could they notify you? File a claim with the City if you wish.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Minnesota on
Q: My ex filled a hro on me and she won't leave me alone keeps texting and calling me to get me to tlk

Talk to her she lied to get the hro on me saying I followed her and her child .but she has not had her son for 5 years she took and sold every thing in my home and I don't know what to do

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 21, 2024

Your ex what? Wife? Girlfriend? Why can't you just block her? How did she take and sell everything in your home? So many questions. An attorney may evaluate your situation if you are planning on hiring one.

3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Minnesota on
Q: I was on private property, and was not in my vehicle at the time of the stop. Can the cop still stop me
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 18, 2024

Mostly likely yes, if you was on private property, and was not in your vehicle at the time of the stop, the cop can still stop you. Was it your private land? If not, it doesn't probably matter.

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