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Continued....obvious fraudulent claimant that just got out of jail? My small business has never once had an employee and frankly never will use subscontractors again either. That three months was a regret. Thieves & liars is all you get. No thanks. Also, Does Pennsylvania accept a new person... View More 
answered on Jan 22, 2018
Whether or not an individual is an employee or a subcontractor is a factual determination that depends on a number of things including the industry. If your business is involved in construction, different rules apply. The primary factor is control. Who sets the schedule. Who assigns the work.... View More
She lives in PA and the house is in WV. She said the lawyer was a PA one but sold the house and the occupants are currently living in it. She has yet to get paid and can't pay her bills so her health is at risk due to stress. It sounds fishy to me because the lawyer said they could get her... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2018
She needs to contact the lawyer.
Had your grandparents divorced? If so, perhaps there is inheritance tax that must be paid and the title insurance company is escrowing the sale proceeds pending receipt of tax clearance.
Do I have a claim?
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Comp yes. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles comp issues.Possible claim against the motel but difficult to prove.
answered on Dec 13, 2017
I guess the answer to that question depends on why they are there. If they are awaiting a trial you could try for bail. If they have been sentenced not much can be done exfept reconsideration or potentially a petition for early release. If your fiance is in jail, hopefully they are already... View More
York County Pennsylvania drug task force Force entrance into home, Seized $9,000 of life savings for finding less than a quarter pound of marijuana only to then request copy of search warrant affidavit as well as the property / inventory voucher of all assets and items seized that they refuse to... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2017
Not necessarily. In order to get the money back, you would have to file a petition for return of property. You would want to retain a lawyer for that. You then may have to show that the money came from a legitimate source and did not have anything to do with drug trafficking. If you do not file the... View More
He was never required to register for Megan's Law and got 11 months probation 27 years ago.Is this something that can be used against me in a custody case with my 6 year old daughter who calls him dad?
answered on Dec 12, 2017
His criminal history will be considered in determining custody. When an action for custody is initiated each party must submit an affidavit of criminal record/abuse history stating the names, birth dates, and criminal history of the adults living in your household.
The court looks at 16... View More
There is an ordinance in the city of oil city which forbids any trick to be performed on a bicycle. This in essence would prevent any city resident from competing fairly in bicycle competitions. It would prohibit equal opportunity to practice and hone skills necessary to be competitive within the... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
If it prohibited tricks on private property, likely yes.Contact the Pa. Civil Liberties Union. On public property--I don't see it being invalid unless it is used to cover non-pedestrian areas such as open spaces used by jugglers, dancers, others.
I was defending my husband's innocence with my words. The charging officer was being dismissive and didn't want to hear me. I walked the other officer to his car so that he can better explain to me why my husband was getting arrested. The charging officer kept coming at me so I became... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2017
Were you convicted? If so, you can file an appeal and should talk to a lawyer about doing so. If you have not yet had a trial, then you should consider speaking with an attorney prior to your next court date. There are often defenses to disorderly conduct charges.
I leave in my fathers house for 2 years since my divorce.my dad recently passed away.my sister who is in charge of the will asked me to move out of the house.do I have the right to stay there until it is sold
answered on Nov 27, 2017
Not without your sister's permission, and, even then, you would have to pay rent.
answered on Nov 3, 2017
Then it's either conversion, a fancy word for theft but sue them for the money. If they are doing something like this I'd be leery about taking the car. They broke the contract so you should get your money.
answered on Oct 25, 2017
An owner of a business can let you on their property but set the conditions.
Refusal to issue me a state ID card due to assumptions on the part of a call center supervisor.
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Not under the circumstances as you describe them.Were you able to get the ID?
They have use police to remove speakers for speaking out. I violated something for reading board minutes, a veteran was removed by police for pointing out hypocrisy. On one occasion I (the press) was removed by police, the police escorted me out, we discussed the situation and he allowed me to... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Speech may be limited by time, place and manner. It sounds like things were getting a little out of hand. How much is hard to say, however if you feel that there was no reason for the removal,contact the Pennsylvania Civil Liberties Union.
I broke both my heels in early 17. i have to have a subtlar fusion on my left foot and will be in a cast. in order not to cause more damage to my right foot they want me to wear a boot witch isnt possible with the moniter on. What steps can i take so i can get my surgery done?
answered on Oct 17, 2017
Your lawyer can file a motion with the probation judge asking the judge to let you remove the monitor in order to have surgery.
There controlling I cn t take it they steal my ssi an disability checks they threaten me with cops tell me cops will force me 2 come back
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Depends on your competence level. Contact Community Legal Services to start with--see if they have a disabilty rights project.
in her name. this was obtained in 2005. she remarried in 2009. there has been a lot of trouble. he is mentally abusive, mentally unstable and a threat to us. can my mother legally have him taken out of this house whether they are divorced yet or not? especially when he poses threats and his... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2017
If your mother fears for her safety, she can file under the Protection from Abuse Act to have him removed. I suggest that she contact a local domestic violence group for assistance.
My dad was falsely accused of indecent exposure at an Auto Tag place where he was there to pick up his car registration that he been waiting for 3 months now that was not his fault with him waiting that long for it to process at the Auto Tag place.The auto tag owner called the police and lied and... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2017
He would have to show both FALSE allegations, and prove his FINANCIAL damages, and that may be very difficult.
He should at least contact an attorney in PA who handles defamation cases. Go to Super Lawyers site, and look up civil attorneys near his location, who handle slander claims.
Telling them I haven't returned calls, saying I injured myself, ECT. Are they allowed to do this? Also, if my claim is denied and I feel this is why is there anything I can do?
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answered on Aug 12, 2017
While I can't tell you about your rights with regard to the sharing of information (my firm only handles PA workers' compensation cases), I can tell you about dealing with a denied claim - consult with an attorney, preferably certified in workers' compensation law. Once you give... View More
1 yr. and 3 mo. I filed motions while incarcerated on grounds of 2255 and 3553 and other rules that the courts shafted me . I want to sue the third dist court of Allentown , Pa. this has taken away extra years of my life, because of their mistake upon the rules and sentencing guidelines. I think... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
You can try the Pennsylvania Civil Liberties union but I will tell you that judicial immunity would protect any of the federal courts involved. I don't see that you have a case you can file for what you believe were rule violations as a result.
answered on Jul 8, 2017
I'm not sure why this is an issue for you. You haven't provided any information which tells me why you care about this.
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