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I filed for a restraining order in April of 2022 and the prosecutor never received my paperwork. They said they never received it and so when asked, The chief of police had said they lost it, and that they had no record of my case. My restraining order was granted in March of 2023, after I had... View More 
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Facing a situation where your safety concerns and restraining order violations are ignored by law enforcement can be deeply distressing. If tribal police have not adequately addressed these violations, it's understandable to feel overlooked and unprotected.
Considering legal action or... View More
I just want to know how many does after I miss rent bond do the landlord have to file writ of possession I was told if they don’t file the next day after I missed it then they have to wait till the whole case is over
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In North Carolina, after a tenant misses a rent payment, the landlord must first serve a demand for rent (if required by the lease) and then can file for eviction if the rent remains unpaid. The specific timeline for when a landlord can file for a writ of possession, which is the court order... View More
The child is not enrolled the mother is Kiowa& the case is in a non-native county in SW Ok& the father doesn’t want the child enrolled. The mother is trying to do so in order for odds to be in her favor with her people, who have family members that sit on the Tribe Counsel. She was the... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In situations involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and child custody, the ICWA provides specific protections for Native American children in custody proceedings. It prioritizes the jurisdiction of tribal courts over state courts for custody cases involving Native American children.... View More
My daughter is 17 and has a driver's license, and her home is only a 5-minute walk from her brother's school...can a 17-year-old pick up a child from school?
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In California, there is no statewide legal rule specifying that only individuals 18 or older can pick up children from school. The ability of a 17-year-old to pick up a sibling from school largely depends on the policies of the individual school or school district.
Many schools have... View More
Any reason for him to not be talking and developing like a normal child
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
If a 5-year-old is not talking or potty trained and there is no clear medical reason, it warrants further evaluation and support. Some key points:
• Most children say their first words by 12 months and are putting 2-3 words together by age 2. By 5, they typically have a vocabulary of... View More
All his other cased were dismissed due to mcgirt. The case is out of rogers co oklahoma he pled out to it not knowing he could get it dismissed if he hadnt been mis identified and we dont know what to do. CAN ANYBODY PLEASE HELP US?
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answered on Jan 17, 2024
If your boyfriend's case has been affected by a misidentification of his race, particularly in light of the McGirt decision, it's important to take action quickly. The McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling significantly affects criminal jurisdiction involving Native Americans in Oklahoma, potentially... View More
I live on the rez was assaulted on rez by a tribal member who also lives on rez. He was given a peace giver, yet I've still received no word from tribal court. I'm also a tribal member, not from same tribe however.
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
If you feel that you've been denied due process by the tribal court, there are a few steps you can take to seek justice. Firstly, try to directly contact the tribal court to inquire about the status of your case. There may be delays or misunderstandings that can be resolved through... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
You can purchase copies of Title 25 of the United States Code (USC) and Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which relate to Native American law, from several sources.
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is a reliable source for purchasing official government... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2024
You can have those for free online. If you want hard-copy, paperbound books, there are government printing offices (or commercial publishers) that sell them. But if an online reference will do for your needs, you could find those (and other U.S. Codes and Codes of Federal Regulations) online for... View More
18 year old also was driving and had a collision while drunk driving and received dui should the 19 year old be punished as well for purchasing it
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Oklahoma, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase alcohol, and it is also illegal to furnish alcohol to a person under 21. In the scenario you described, the 19-year-old who purchased the alcohol and then provided it to the 18-year-old could indeed face legal consequences.
The law... View More
18 year old also was driving and had a collision while drunk driving and received dui should the 19 year old be punished as well for purchasing it
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Oklahoma, both the legal drinking age and the legal age for purchasing alcohol are 21. If a 19-year-old illegally purchased alcohol and provided it to an 18-year-old who subsequently got involved in a collision while driving under the influence, the 19-year-old could potentially face legal... View More
They was in a juvenile jail that happened two years ago when they had did this but only one had got charged he only kicked him in the back and got charged with second degree battery
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
In Louisiana, a charge of second-degree battery typically involves the intentional infliction of serious bodily injury. If only one person out of three involved in a fight was charged, it may be due to a variety of reasons, such as the specific actions of each individual, witness statements, or... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
If you were in the process of obtaining your Native American paperwork and your child was adopted out without your knowledge, you may want to express to Child Protective Services (CPS) that you were actively working on the necessary documentation for recognition of your Native American heritage.... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In cases involving Native American children, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides specific legal standards that must be followed. If your child was adopted out while you were in the process of obtaining your Native American documentation, it’s important to understand how ICWA may apply to... View More
Adult head injury coma patient under guardianship still 21 years later, no evaluations to check improvements. Sister is now guardian, not fulfilling her obligations, and hadnt seen or spoke to patient 6 years, then just pops up one day had her life flipped upside down for no reason. Patient can... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In cases involving the guardianship of an adult with a brain or head injury, the legal requirements can vary depending on the state's laws. Generally, guardians are expected to act in the best interests of the ward, which includes regular evaluations of their condition and needs.... View More
Adult head injury coma patient under guardianship still 21 years later, no evaluations to check improvements. Sister is now guardian, not fulfilling her obligations, and hadnt seen or spoke to patient 6 years, then just pops up one day had her life flipped upside down for no reason. Patient can... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
In cases involving the guardianship of an adult brain injury patient, legal requirements vary, but guardians are generally expected to act in the ward's best interests. For situations like the one described, where the patient has been under guardianship for 21 years without recent evaluations... View More
I would like to use this quote in my book
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare
But I got it/saw it on wedsites like goodsread, A-Z, and more. Can they legally come after me if I use such quotes from... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
Using a quote from a figure like William Shakespeare in your book is generally not a legal issue, especially considering Shakespeare's works are in the public domain. His works were published over 400 years ago, and any original copyright has long since expired.
However, when sourcing... View More
Quotes by genghis khan and Jane Austen to be specific. And does just changing the grammar of works in public domain, enough of change to grant copyright protection?
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
In general, works published before 1923 are in the public domain in the United States, which includes quotes from individuals such as Genghis Khan and Jane Austen. This means these quotes are not protected by copyright and can be used freely.
However, the situation regarding altering works... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In Oklahoma, law enforcement officers have the authority to tow a vehicle under certain circumstances. However, if your vehicle simply needed a jump start and was legally parked, the situation might be different.
First, it's important to determine whether your vehicle was obstructing... View More
Under certain commissions, therefore are sometimes witnesses to prosecuting cases, is that enough to file in a separate district or as an original proceeding in the tenth circuit?
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In the scenario you're describing, where defendants are frequently involved in prosecuting cases in a specific district federal court, concerns about potential conflicts of interest or bias might arise. These concerns can be a valid basis to request a change of venue or to file in a different... View More
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