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I was escorted out of the casino and told I could not come back. I know the money was good. I have never had any kind of evolvement with counterfeit.
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
If a casino confiscated your money, alleging it was counterfeit, take careful steps to address the situation. First, review your financial records to confirm the source and authenticity of the money. Collect witness statements from anyone who observed the incident and can vouch for the legitimacy... View More 
I have been working for the owner for almost a year now and he ended up leasing the place to someone else who wants me out. How long do I have to get a new place because they only have me 2 days notice
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
In Nevada, without a written lease, you may be classified as a tenant at will, subject to termination with a typical 30-day notice. If your work was linked to the owner's business, your living arrangement might be seen as a fringe benefit of employment, ending upon termination. There could be... View More
Do I legally have to reply or could I be sent a cease and dease letter for this? Can their IT department get access?
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
Whether you're legally required to respond and the potential consequences depend on several factors. First, review your employment contract for clauses about returning equipment and data access after termination. Check your company's policies on these matters in the employee handbook.... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
As a sponsor for a Cuban immigrant, the security of your personal information is handled with strict confidentiality by U.S. immigration authorities. When you agree to sponsor an immigrant, you are required to provide personal and financial information to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration... View More
My cousin’s Workers Comp, claim is in management review is that a good thing? If nothing doesn’t happen, can he use his own insurance to go get his hip fix but will he lose his claim? Can he get fix and sue them later? This is so wrong and horrible! This is a serious situation! This has been... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
Under Nevada law, the timeline for management review of a Workers' Compensation claim can vary. It's not necessarily fixed to 90 days; the duration can depend on the complexity of the case, the completeness of the documentation, and the workload of the reviewing entity. Being in... View More
No court information was found
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
Your paperwork for a battery of a police officer charge in March 2003 shows "no disposition/no inf," suggesting the case may have been dismissed or resolved without a formal court hearing or conviction. Possible explanations for the missing information include the case being dismissed due... View More
No court information was found
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
If your paperwork indicates "no disposition/no information" and no court information was found, it appears that the charge of battery of a police officer in March 2003 may not have been fully processed or adjudicated. This could mean that the case was not pursued by the prosecution, or... View More
We have an employee that begun three years ago, when initial background check was done. We just rehired, do we need to conduct a new one?
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Nevada law does not require employers to conduct background checks on existing employees. However, many employers do so as a matter of policy to protect their business and their other employees.
If you originally conducted a comprehensive background check that included criminal history,... View More
Report. The emt saw the water on the floor and water on my pants, they took me away in an ambulance… I’m just wondering how do I make them pay for the ambulance and hospital? This just happened last night and they gave me a scooter to use for my stay but I’m just worried about the ambulance cost
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
It sounds like you may have a personal injury claim against the casino. Here are some steps you can take to seek compensation for your medical expenses and other damages:
Seek immediate medical attention. If you haven't already done so, see a doctor to get treatment for your fractured... View More
I was never served a 24 hou notice pitor to this imediate eviction notice.
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
In Nevada, landlords are required to give tenants a 24-hour notice to quit before they can file an eviction notice with the court. If you were evicted without being served a 24-hour notice to quit, you may have legal grounds to challenge the eviction.
Here are some steps you can take:... View More
I have been living in hardship, financial situations because I can not even drive due to stipulation of no driving while on parole. I have not been revoked my license to drive, the last moving violation was in the year 2007. I am living in hard financial means and without being able to drive, my... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
You can request a modification to your parole conditions to allow you to drive. To do this, you will need to file a petition with the parole board. In your petition, you should explain why you need to drive, such as to get to work or to take care of your family. You should also explain that you... View More
By putting child in a headlock which the child then punches the teacher to get her to let go of child self
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
It is never acceptable for a teacher to physically restrain a child, especially by using a headlock. This is considered excessive force and can result in serious injury to the child. In Nevada, there are strict laws in place to protect students from physical abuse by teachers.
If a child is... View More
I have been making payments to the creditor bank (not dealership in-house financing), and that bank just informed me that the car paid-in-full (as does my account statement), and they said it was due to some fraud on the dealerships side. The dealership has paid off that debt. Does this put me in... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
It sounds like the dealership may have committed fraud by fraudulently obtaining financing for the car. As a result, the creditor bank has paid off the debt, and you are now the vehicle owner outright. You are not obligated to pay the dealership anything further.
If you are concerned about... View More
No hot water for a month. They say they have no idea what the issue is but they also don't offer any accommodations for the lack of hot water. I have to boil water to bathe. I'm also autistic with sensory sensitivity so this is extremely overwhelming
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
In Nevada, landlords must provide habitable housing, including hot water. If your landlord has failed to provide hot water for a month, you may be entitled to rent abatement, which means you may not have to pay the total rent for the time you were without hot water.
You should send your... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2023
File a complaint with the police department: This is the first step you should take. The complaint will be reviewed by an internal affairs investigator, who will determine if the officers violated any department policies. If the investigator finds that the officers did violate any policies, they... View More
If so, how should I go about that? Should I ask the same judge that ordered the return of funds. Also, can I request fees and costs in this motion as well?
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answered on Nov 14, 2023
Generally, interest is awarded to compensate the victim of an unlawful seizure for the loss of use of their funds. The amount of interest that is awarded is typically calculated based on the prevailing interest rate during the time that the funds were withheld.
our motion should specify the... View More
I took out a credit line on a business over 20 years ago, that business is now closed. The bank at some point converted the account into my personal name and they have raised the interest rate 3 times what the original rate was. They cannot produce the original signed documents which I requested... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Nevada, the obligation to repay a loan typically does not depend on the lender's ability to produce the original signed documents. Even if the bank cannot produce these documents, your responsibility to repay the loan generally remains, especially if there is other evidence of the debt,... View More
Everyday, several times a day, my supervisor discussed her various personal issues. She would then email me that I failed to complete work tasks. This is untrue. After the second email, I told her we should focus more of our conversations on work related issues. She agreed then asked how her... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Nevada law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who exercise their protected rights under the law. This includes the right to ask an employer to stop discussing personal issues at work.
If you were fired after asking your supervisor to stop discussing personal issues at... View More
On the warrant the judge said they can search for drugs or evidence of drugs but written in handwriting the police said in the oral statement of facts which establish probable cause to believe rhat the crime of fraud was committed. Is the warrant still valid?
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
The validity of a search warrant typically hinges on the information presented to the judge or magistrate at the time the warrant was issued. If the warrant was expressly limited to searching for drugs or evidence of drugs and did not include provisions for searching for evidence related to fraud,... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2023
The worst punishment you can receive for a misdemeanor eluding peace officer in Nevada is six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. However, the most common punishment for this offense is probation and a fine.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses,... View More
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