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Municipal Law Questions & Answers
Q: What can u do when a hospital officer assaults u breaks your tooth and they got u locked up for retaliation false charge
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Texas
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Answered on Apr 15, 2018
Answered on Apr 15, 2018
Grant St Julian III's answer
Retain a criminal defense attorney to defend you in the criminal case, and retain a personal injury attorney to file a civil claim against the hospital. Talk with a local attorney as soon as you can in order to preserve any surveillance footage that may be available. Good luck.
Retain a criminal defense attorney to defend you in the criminal case, and retain a personal injury attorney to file a civil claim against the hospital. Talk with a local attorney as soon as you can in order to preserve any surveillance footage that may be available. Good luck.
Q: If I was asked not to return to a store in Florida, is there a time limit to how long I can be trespassed for that store
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Florida
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Answered on Apr 4, 2018
Answered on Apr 4, 2018
Tina El Fadel's answer
You should not risk returning to that store location if you were told not to. You do not want to get arrested for trespassing. If you are able to go to other store locations but not one specific store, stay away from that store, period. No need to cause problems for yourself when you can go to other store locations.
You should not risk returning to that store location if you were told not to. You do not want to get arrested for trespassing. If you are able to go to other store locations but not one specific store, stay away from that store, period. No need to cause problems for yourself when you can go to other store locations.
Q: Can the county require us to install a septic alarm system to sell when there wasn't one there when we bought the house?
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Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Municipal Law
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Michigan
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Answered on Apr 2, 2018
Answered on Apr 2, 2018
David Soble's answer
The law and requirements could have changed since you purchased the property. A septic inspection is required for most communities to issue a certificate of occupancy as well as for most lending institutions that will fund the purchase of the transaction. I would check to see if the alarm is now part of their municipal code / regulations, if it is, you are unfortunately stuck.
The law and requirements could have changed since you purchased the property. A septic inspection is required for most communities to issue a certificate of occupancy as well as for most lending institutions that will fund the purchase of the transaction. I would check to see if the alarm is now part of their municipal code / regulations, if it is, you are unfortunately stuck.
Q: What are the dates a landlord must provide heat ?
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Real Estate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Municipal Law
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Indiana
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Answered on Apr 2, 2018
Answered on Apr 2, 2018
Alexander Florian Steciuch's answer
There must be an adequate supply of heat for rental properties at all time in Indiana. Essentially, this means year round.
There must be an adequate supply of heat for rental properties at all time in Indiana. Essentially, this means year round.
Q: Hello I live in PA an was wondering if it's illegal to Grill food on my roof
Peter Munsing's answer
No, but if it's a rental property likely a violation of your lease agreement. It can be dangerous as well. You also increase distance sparks etc can travel.
No, but if it's a rental property likely a violation of your lease agreement. It can be dangerous as well. You also increase distance sparks etc can travel.
Q: Do I have to install a interlock device in Tennessee or can I just wait a year before I drive?
Don Himmelberg's answer
Tennessee laws require the installation of ignition interlock devices for all DUI offenders. If you have an emergency and have to get behind the wheel of a car and that car does not have the required device, you may be subject to additional penalties.
Tennessee laws require the installation of ignition interlock devices for all DUI offenders. If you have an emergency and have to get behind the wheel of a car and that car does not have the required device, you may be subject to additional penalties.
Q: Can a township enact an ordinance to exempt nonprofits from construction code fees?
H. Scott Aalsberg Esq.'s answer
Probably, Best to ask the townships counsel, but in general I don't see a reason why not.
Probably, Best to ask the townships counsel, but in general I don't see a reason why not.
Q: What can I do if someone is in their car and is blocking my way into my own driveway?
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Indiana
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Answered on Mar 9, 2018
Answered on Mar 9, 2018
Andrew Bennett's answer
Why are they blocking the road? Is it because of you or directed at someone else?
Video tape then doing so and then call the police. They could be charged with obstructing traffic.
Why are they blocking the road? Is it because of you or directed at someone else?
Video tape then doing so and then call the police. They could be charged with obstructing traffic.
Q: The dealership i brought my car from gave me a temp tag that expired on the 4th of February 2018, i brought the car
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Georgia
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Answered on Mar 5, 2018
Answered on Mar 5, 2018
Forrest Clinton Barbour's answer
Hire an attorney ASAP. I am in Fayetteville and offer free consultations.
Hire an attorney ASAP. I am in Fayetteville and offer free consultations.
Q: What is meant specifically on a Vehicle Tow - Impound Report?
Jonathan Matthew Holson's answer
The vehicle conditions of release are what things you have to deal with to get the vehicle back. Typically, they would require that there is proof of insurance on the vehicle and that the impound fee be paid before it is released.
Mandatory holds would reference whether there is a reason that the vehicle cannot be released. For example, the vehicle could be held for forfeiture if the owner had multiple DWI's or drugs were found in the vehicle or the car could be held evidentiary...
The vehicle conditions of release are what things you have to deal with to get the vehicle back. Typically, they would require that there is proof of insurance on the vehicle and that the impound fee be paid before it is released.
Mandatory holds would reference whether there is a reason that the vehicle cannot be released. For example, the vehicle could be held for forfeiture if the owner had multiple DWI's or drugs were found in the vehicle or the car could be held evidentiary...
Q: Is it legal to open carry a knife in Florida?
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Answered on Feb 23, 2018
Answered on Feb 23, 2018
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
There doesn't appear to be a similar provision in Florida law. See
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0790/0790ContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2017&Title=%2D%3E2017%2D%3EChapter%20790
Florida Statute 790.10 Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms.— provides that:
"If any person having or carrying any dirk, sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon shall, in the presence of...
There doesn't appear to be a similar provision in Florida law. See
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0790/0790ContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2017&Title=%2D%3E2017%2D%3EChapter%20790
Florida Statute 790.10 Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms.— provides that:
"If any person having or carrying any dirk, sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon shall, in the presence of...
Q: Can you ask what evidence has been brought against you ?
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International Law and Municipal Law
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North Carolina
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Answered on Feb 22, 2018
Answered on Feb 22, 2018
Richard Sternberg's answer
You can ask anything. But, before any lawyer can tell you whether the you will be entitled to discovery, the lawyer needs to know much more information than you have provided. And, if the evidence to which you refer might lead to a criminal charge, it would be extraordinarily stupid to publish details about your crime on an open web forum. You might get to read your posting again in front of a jury when the prosecutor obtains it by download or subpoena and uses it as your admission against you....
You can ask anything. But, before any lawyer can tell you whether the you will be entitled to discovery, the lawyer needs to know much more information than you have provided. And, if the evidence to which you refer might lead to a criminal charge, it would be extraordinarily stupid to publish details about your crime on an open web forum. You might get to read your posting again in front of a jury when the prosecutor obtains it by download or subpoena and uses it as your admission against you....
Q: I'm a Uber driver, got a ticket for dropping someone off in a far right lane.and the ticket says Impeding traffic flow
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Georgia
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Answered on Feb 20, 2018
Answered on Feb 20, 2018
Q: Is it constitutional for a large, wealthy, suburban municipality to prohibit residential parking 24/7 everywhere?
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Land Use & Zoning and Municipal Law
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Pennsylvania
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Answered on Feb 20, 2018
Answered on Feb 20, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
It is constitutional though I wonder what happens if the UPS driver stops or if people have out of town guests unless everyone has a large driveway. Can they? Sure.
It is constitutional though I wonder what happens if the UPS driver stops or if people have out of town guests unless everyone has a large driveway. Can they? Sure.
Q: What are the laws on selling alcohol in a drive thru convenience store in SC? Curbside sales, etc.
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South Carolina
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Answered on Feb 20, 2018
Answered on Feb 20, 2018
D. Nathan Davis' answer
South Carolina has never allowed drive-through alcohol sales and it would take a change in the ABC Regulations to accomplish this. It is not believed that there is a chance such a rule would pass as the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers would come out in force to stop what they believe would encourage drinking and driving.
South Carolina has never allowed drive-through alcohol sales and it would take a change in the ABC Regulations to accomplish this. It is not believed that there is a chance such a rule would pass as the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers would come out in force to stop what they believe would encourage drinking and driving.
Q: I'm looking for the legal auth. for a railroad to maintain a bridge for public access to homes for emergency services.
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Real Estate Law, Environmental, Land Use & Zoning and Municipal Law
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Virginia
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Answered on Feb 19, 2018
Answered on Feb 19, 2018
Richard Sternberg's answer
And, your anticipation is that some presently active lawyer will have a present sense recollection of the history of that property and the changing responsibilities for that bridge in 1892 and 1932? How quaint. What may be useful is if you follow the model of historical societies like Peerless Rockville and research all of the documents and deeds, recorded or included in state bills, regarding that property. Combine that with a title search and a tax roll search in Arlington to create a history...
And, your anticipation is that some presently active lawyer will have a present sense recollection of the history of that property and the changing responsibilities for that bridge in 1892 and 1932? How quaint. What may be useful is if you follow the model of historical societies like Peerless Rockville and research all of the documents and deeds, recorded or included in state bills, regarding that property. Combine that with a title search and a tax roll search in Arlington to create a history...
Q: Is a public school considered public property or private property?
Joseph Jaap's answer
School is quasi-public in Ohio. School board is a quasi-governmental body, a bit public, a bit private. A cop could give a ticket, and then your dad could try fighting it in court. Maybe he wins. Or maybe the cop sees him roll on the school lot, and waits to stop him at the next stop sign on a public street when he doesn't stop for 3 seconds. Or he could just be safe and stop at the sign. A stop is required when exiting any parking lot onto a public street, school or grocery, so whether a...
School is quasi-public in Ohio. School board is a quasi-governmental body, a bit public, a bit private. A cop could give a ticket, and then your dad could try fighting it in court. Maybe he wins. Or maybe the cop sees him roll on the school lot, and waits to stop him at the next stop sign on a public street when he doesn't stop for 3 seconds. Or he could just be safe and stop at the sign. A stop is required when exiting any parking lot onto a public street, school or grocery, so whether a...
Q: I bonded out on a speeding ticket can i have someone show up to court on my behalf due to my absence
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Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law
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Missouri
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Answered on Feb 13, 2018
Answered on Feb 13, 2018
Andrea Rogers' answer
The only person who can show up in court on your behalf is a licensed attorney.
If you paid the bond and they gave you a new court date, here are your choices: 1) you can plead guilty by paying the fine before the court date (if it's the type of ticket that can be paid out of court), or 2) you can hire an attorney to appear in court for you and get your ticket reduced to a non-moving, no-point infraction so you won't have points on your driving record and your car insurance rates...
The only person who can show up in court on your behalf is a licensed attorney.
If you paid the bond and they gave you a new court date, here are your choices: 1) you can plead guilty by paying the fine before the court date (if it's the type of ticket that can be paid out of court), or 2) you can hire an attorney to appear in court for you and get your ticket reduced to a non-moving, no-point infraction so you won't have points on your driving record and your car insurance rates...
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