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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for North Carolina on
Q: In North Carolina, what court cases would include a firearm or something about the ownership rights using judicial?
Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Dec 14, 2022

Please rephrase your question and give it context, I’m not sure what you’re asking.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Can I sue vivint for soliciting? I have a sign on my front door
Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Jun 14, 2022

How were you damaged by the solicitation? Were you only inconvenienced, or did you suffer severe mental or physical pain and anguish? Unless you were severely affected, it isn't worth suing. You can't sue an out of state company in small claims court, you would have to sue in District... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: My grandfather wanted me to have his truck when he past away. And now my grandmother will not give it to me.

He called me to his house about two months before he past away. My grandmother was in the same room in heard the conversation. He wrote out a letter in everything explaining where the truck goes to. So when he past away she put the title in her name, and will not let me have it knowing where her... View More

Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Nov 15, 2021

Unfortunately what you are describing is a gift and a gift is not complete until you receive it. Since the title was never transferred over to you you never received the gift. If there are no other facts this is how a court would view this matter.

If your grandfather had left it to you in...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for North Carolina on
Q: Can police refuse a request to breathalyze the other party at an accident when asked to do so by the other motorist?

A red light was run and the police refused to breathalyze the driver even though I requested them to. He was notably impaired. His excuse was ‘the guy was a doctor’ and he didn’t have probable cause

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Nov 5, 2021

In answer to your question, yes. I don't think his excuse is valid however law enforcement is not require to have each driver involved in a MVA given a breathlyzer test. Now, if you think the law enforcement really breached his duties, then you can assert a complaint with his supervisor or... View More

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Q: Husband picked up from store. do evaluation a year ago. He was found to not be harmful to himself or others. Supposed to

Have been sent back to sending district but instead sent somewhere else for another evaluation. His due process rights are being violated. He’s had covid and treated unfairly. beaten Been sent all over the place this last year. It’s been pure hell for him. We are married and have been together... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

Contact the North Carolina Civil Liberties Union. Ask for the names of their "cooperating attorneys" on civil commitement issues. They give free consultations.

https://intake.acluofnc.org/

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: If I am a widow,do I have to changed my married name before I remarry?
Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Sep 1, 2021

You never have to change your name if you don't want to. I would actually advise against it. I have seen how much paperwork you have to go through, and unless you really want to change your name, I wouldn't do it.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for North Carolina on
Q: Do I have the right to NOT answer the ? if I have had the covid vaccine to my employer?

I agreed to still wear a mask but was told if I don’t answer the assessment questions then I cannot work.

Can they discriminate against me for that?

Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
answered on May 22, 2021

You do not have to answer. However, the employer can terminate you for not answering.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Environmental for North Carolina on
Q: In what way are the powers of the STATES limited?

State constitutions, Executive Orders, ect.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 9, 2021

A fundamental way is through the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, which essentially states that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the "Supreme Law of the Land" and take priority over conflicting state laws.

Here's the actual text (Article VI) "This...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Social Security for North Carolina on
Q: How do I get legal representation for a hearing if I am legally declared incompetent
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answered on Mar 15, 2021

It is not clear what type of hearing you are asking about. Typically the person who is your legal guardian can arrange for representation in a legal matter. If you are asking about getting legal representation for a competency hearing then you will be appointed someone by the Court - just tell them... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Can I move back to the marital home if my spouse moves out after he was granted possession with a DVPO?

He'll tell the real estate agent he is moving out. If he is gone for 30 days and I'm there, I have a right to privacy. He wants to move in with the other woman to sell the house. He was granted possession. The home is jointly owned by myself and him. I can cancel the sale before the 45... View More

Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Mar 1, 2021

I am answering these questions as if the house is in NC, I am not sure given that your address is listed in VA, if the house is in VA then my answers may be wrong.

If he was granted possession then no you cannot move back in without something terminating his exclusive possession....
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Consumer Law for North Carolina on
Q: Hi I received a check on the mail pertaining to this case and I wanted to know if I could take further action ?
Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Jan 13, 2021

Please repost your question with more specifics. What kind of check and what "case"?

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Copyright and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: How can I find opinions of Amy Coney Barrett
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 26, 2020

The Supreme Court's blog has a new page that summarizes her career highlights, and it mentions several cases. Here is the link:

https://www.scotusblog.com/2018/07/potential-nominee-profile-amy-coney-barrett/

Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for North Carolina on
Q: is it illegal to burn a American flag
Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Sep 24, 2020

When done as a form of protest it is considered free speech and to be a political activity, so it is protected by the constitution.

It is also the preferred method for disposing of a flag that has is no longer serviceable, the difference being that it is supposed to be done reverently.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Can CPS cases be revealed in cases regarding other children?

I am in a custidy battle. I have 2 children, each have a different father. With my youngest son, I tested positive for drugs when I gave birth and a CPS case was automatically opened. Everything was fine with the baby at birth and at home, the home visits went well, I wasn't found to be... View More

Mr. Albert Loch Saslow
Mr. Albert Loch Saslow
answered on Sep 14, 2020

The case can be raised, but I'm not sure how significant it would be if it was closed as you indicate.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: I have reported a problem with the leasing office about the new neighbors and how my apartments smells like (weed)

They have not done anything about it and i have a seven year old. it comes from the bathrooms and all in the apartment.. it seems to be coming from the venting system. i spray light candles ect. What can i do about this? im worried about my child and myself

Jonathan Shbeeb
Jonathan Shbeeb
answered on Sep 1, 2020

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing these problems. As for ensuring the landlord does something, the first place you should check is in your lease. I would not be able to tell you whether you have the right to enforce certain prohibitions in your lease, such as a smell penetrating your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Consumer Law for North Carolina on
Q: Sales agent denied me a viewing of a house in a new subdivision but allow another woman a viewing, is this legal?

I visited a new subdivision & fell in love with a floor plan. The sales rep. was unengaged during my visit & any feedback I got concerning the community I had to ask for it. I went back a week later to view the home again and the same rep, told me I could not view it because it had sold. I... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Aug 13, 2020

It sounds like you have grounds for a complaint against the sales agency under the Federal and North Carolina's Fair Housing Act. You can do one of two things. File a complaint against the sales agency, or sue. I do not recommend suing on this kind of case without an attorney. A good place to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: My little sister has ran away from her foster home. CPS has been at my house multiple times looking for her.

Dss will not stop coming to my house looking for my little sister. I willing let them in to look the first time after that I would not let them back in. They then took papers out on me for "contribute to del of a minor" what should I do ? No proof of anything just hearsay. Also can they... View More

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answered on May 22, 2020

My experience with DSS workers is not good. They often seem to gleefully abuse their power based on the flimsiest of evidence or even just their own bias and prejudice. Typically speaking you should never cooperate with DSS. As to what you should do now, you could likely benefit from a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: I need a good child custody lawyer who is willing to fight using facts against local DSS's deceit and lies...

I live in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The case is also in Wilkes. I will discuss what the case is about in detail upon finding the lawyer I need but it involves a whole lot of hearsay over actual facts. There have been a ridiculous 6 or 7 calls made to DSS, all questionable and none were... View More

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answered on Feb 20, 2020

Your big mistake was cooperating with DSS. The time to have hired an attorney was prior to making that very bad decision. However, you still need an attorney and ASAP but you need a local attorney. So your best bet is to shop around locally - most of the attorneys here will not be able to assist... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Tax Law, Banking and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Need ethical law firm that can process the evidence of dishonor against a bank for internal document fraud, Fudiary duty

I am involved as the victim of an identity theft operation called ghosting. My bank altered the tax ID # and my date of birth on the internal documents that are associated with my business accounts, overriding my social security number and date of birth with the identifiers belonging to somebody... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 15, 2019

This free legal advice forum is intended to help consumers better understand common legal terms and to explain general legal principals and procedures to non-lawyers interested in understanding more about the law. Accordingly,

this forum is not the place to seek free legal representation...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for North Carolina on
Q: A 4m old was taking by cps and officers the 1hr they knew the mother of the child wouldn’t be home.

Mother and child were made to leave their home and stay with grandparents. After cps told them they were doing so good and getting a new worker. Later came by and removed us. Parents had passed all drug screens. Accuse of DV. Even though father left to avoid a simple argument like they told him to... View More

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answered on May 9, 2019

This is essentially what often happens when you let DSS into your business and cooperate with them. DSS is so bad that often your best bet is to simply leave the state with the child as soon as you get wind of them sniffing around. However, in your case that ship has sailed long ago. Now that... View More

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