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Q: Can I press charges on my brother for tampering with my internet services after having him removed for non payment?
My brother has been living with me for two years without any payment of rent,power or internet services. I recently denied access to him for use of the internet. And he's been pulling my cable from the wall.
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on the details you provided, your brother's actions of pulling the cable from the wall to disrupt your internet service may constitute property damage or criminal mischief. However, the specific charges and their applicability depend on the laws of your state and the extent of the damage... View More 
Q: An online user is extorting and spying on their supporters. How do I address this legally in court?
GaroShadowscale does possess a group of loyalists who can and will be able to spy on any of his Patreon supporters: you can find much evidence in videos of him on YouTube, but I erge you act quick, for he and his "wigglies" are doing everything they can to ensure any and all proof of his... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jan 11, 2024
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answered on Jan 11, 2024
If you believe that an online user is engaging in illegal activities like extortion and spying, the first step is to gather and preserve any evidence that supports these allegations. This might include screenshots, videos, or any other form of digital documentation that demonstrates the user's... View More
Q: Can you advise on what the tax implications might be when providing telehealth across state lines?
I'm a psychologist, in private practice, licensed in CA and Nevada, practice is in NV, want to provide telehealth in CA. Would income earned from a CA resident or a CA company (insurance) result in my paying taxes? If yes, would CA tax me on my entire NV earnings since CA des not have state... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
When providing telehealth services across state lines, like from Nevada to California, you may face unique tax implications. If you earn income from California residents or companies, California may require you to pay taxes on that income. This is because states generally tax income earned within... View More
Q: Rideshare driver app infiltration causing income loss and status issues; legal recourse?
I am a rideshare driver in Las Vegas, Nevada, and I've experienced ongoing infiltration of my Uber app through a third-party app over the past three years. Despite securing my device with new devices, phone numbers, and emails, the app exhibits strange behavior: turning off during rides,... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Sep 20, 2025
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answered on Sep 20, 2025
You may have legal recourse if your income and driver status have been affected by unauthorized access to your Uber account. Start by documenting all incidents, including screenshots, timestamps, and communications with Uber. Keep a detailed log of income loss, trip cancellations, and any... View More
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Q: How to handle a customer's harassment and lost shipment claim?
I used to own an online business, and a customer's shipment was lost in the mail. While I've set aside money until the third-party shipment insurance requires more information from USPS, this customer has been harassing me. They have distributed my personal information online, continually... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 25, 2025
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answered on Jun 25, 2025
You are under no obligation to endure harassment while trying to resolve a business-related dispute. The customer’s behavior—threatening calls, doxxing, repeated appearances at your home and workplace—is beyond acceptable and may be criminal. Even if the customer lives in Texas, the... View More
Q: Receiving threats from partner of ex-affair; legal options?
Over a year ago, I was in a consensual relationship with someone who was committed to another person, and that relationship ended. Recently, I've received threatening messages from their partner. The messages were received last Saturday and an additional email this Tuesday, claiming I would be... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
What you’re experiencing is serious, and you deserve to feel safe and respected. Threatening messages—especially those suggesting blame or harm—can fall under mental harassment and criminal intimidation under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 503 and 506. Since the messages are saved, you... View More
Q: Can I legally record a conversation with my boss about proprietary ideas without his knowledge in Nevada?
I live in Las Vegas and have proprietary ideas that I want to implement with my boss's sponsorship. I want to discuss these ideas with him but ensure he doesn't use them without compensating me. Can I legally record our conversation with a voice memo recorder without his knowledge? I... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 4, 2025
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answered on Jun 4, 2025
In Nevada, it is illegal to record a private conversation without the consent of every participant. Since you and your boss would both be parties, you would need his permission to use a voice memo recorder. Recording him without his knowledge could lead to criminal or civil liability.... View More
Q: Is it illegal to retain and search for player props and sports gambling data post-game?
I'm personally interested in whether it's illegal to retain and search for player props and sports gambling data after the games have occurred. I've noticed that services like ChatGPT won't provide past player props, which makes me wonder if there's a legal restriction... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on May 15, 2025
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answered on May 15, 2025
The retention and searching of player props and sports gambling data after the games have occurred is generally not illegal. In most cases, the data itself isn’t restricted by law, and individuals or companies are free to collect and analyze sports statistics for various purposes, such as... View More
Q: I am in the state of Nevada. I recently came across an advertisement from a licensed car dealership for a car for $1
Is this a binding price? Excluding any document and processing fees. The ad includes VIN number and all car details.
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T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
In general, advertisements are considered invitations to make an offer, not binding contracts themselves. However, there are exceptions and legal principles to consider. In Nevada, if the ad includes the VIN number and all the car details, it might be seen as a specific offer rather than a mere... View More
Q: Do judges actual read complaints filed in district courts or are complaints scanned by the clerk and algorithms create r
Create responses; orders, judgements and mail them to the plaintiffs?
Griffin Klema
answered on Mar 22, 2019
answered on Mar 22, 2019
No, the U.S. legal system does not use AI to decide cases. People (judges and juries) decide the issues in disputes before a court. While there may be some automation, those processes are not substantive in nature.
Q: What can I do if someone is sharing my explicit content that I've made, directly to their own underage community?
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Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Feb 27, 2019
answered on Feb 27, 2019
if the content is yours you can stop them to use it.
If they are using a platform like youtube you can get youtube to help stopping them.
It always helps to have a copyright registration.
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Q: Liability for Independent Contractor processing payment checks?
I am an independent freelance contractor who has been contacted by a potential employer for virtual assistance. They are hoping that I can commit transactions for customers on their products and process orders for their customers in form of checks. I am wary of the opportunity as it seems a little... View More
Richard Sternberg
answered on Mar 16, 2018
answered on Mar 16, 2018
This is a very common Internet fraud that lawyers have been seeing for at least a year. I used to get a couple such emails a week. I guess they’ve moved on to non-lawyers, because I warned someone off this on Avvo.com last week. Most likely, the checks you receive are bad, but they take 2 weeks... View More
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Q: I have images I created. Can someone take those images without my permission and save it for their Private collection?
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 3, 2016
answered on Oct 3, 2016
If you put them up on the web, it's basically a "take this & distribute" invitation. Note how photographers, others copywright images.
Q: How do i find out the owner of a private registered website
There is a privately registered website that an individual posted information about me on. I want the information removed. The poster is anonymous, and the information is private information that I don't want made public. (It is from an ex girlfriend, I'm sure). The website has a... View More
Timothy James Walton
answered on Feb 7, 2011
answered on Feb 7, 2011
While I doubt that you are correct that someone who has gone to the effort of successfully hiding will appreciate your finding them and respond to your sob story, it is a fact that you can sometimes find the true operator of a privately registered web site by sending the appropriate letter to the... View More
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