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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for Texas on
Q: Is vigilantism federally illegal or is it up to each state as to whether or not it is legal within the state?
Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 31, 2018

What, like Batman?

You're going to need to be a tad more specific ... at least specific enough to determine whether the question involves a matter of state law, federal law, or both.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: Am I allowed to film public town meetings on my cell phone?
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
answered on Apr 29, 2018

Under Texas Government Code Section 551.023, a person in attendance may record all or any part of an open meeting by means of a recorder, video camera or other aural or visual reproduction. The governmental body may adopt reasonable rules to maintain order in a meeting including rules relating to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Can I legally drive a golf cart on public roads in Corpus Christi, TX. Also, Do i need insurance and registration for it
Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 5, 2018

According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Registration is not needed to operate your golf cart on a public road. State law allows for use of golf carts with a slow-moving vehicle emblem in the following situations: in master planned communities with a uniform set of restrictive covenants... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Business Law for Texas on
Q: Is it legal for me to sell fda approved supplements? Or do I need some type of license first?

I want to start a small buisnsss of reselling fda approved supplements but it different blends, not sure if legal

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Mar 11, 2018

It depends on the specific supplements and how you want to sell the (internet only, storefront etc.) Talki with a business/corporate attorney in your area.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: If someone takes photos of me when I walk outside of my apartment in order to try to use them against me what can I do?

They take photos without my consent sending them to the office to try to have me fined for my dog. I’m allowed to have my dog so I’m upset that I’m being photographed at my own residence without my permission with the intent to be used against me.

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Mar 9, 2018

It is not a crime to photograph a person in this situation. The law against Invasive Visual Recordings only applies to taking photos of a person's intimate areas not subject to public view, without consent, and with intent to invade privacy.

Every element of an offense must be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: Can I help my dad adjust his status from tps.

I'm a US citizen who would like to petition for my father who has TPS to apply for a green card. He has a voluntary deportation order from over 20 years ago that he never adhered to. I know that after a certain amount of time the voluntary order automatically becomes a standard deportation... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 23, 2018

Does your father quality for Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver? If so, he needs to file for Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal asap.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Family Law for Texas on
Q: Can a 34 year old date a 18 year old who is a senior in high school in the state of Texas?
Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Dec 19, 2017

That depends on whether or not the 34 year-old is a teacher.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: If i file a petition for my wife so how can i add my son as derivate?

I am here as a green card holder since 2016 and i got married my long time girlfriend with whom i got a son of 7 yrs and the derivative to the petition i knew it by the lawyer. I didn't get the right answer ftom anyone whom i talk to so i expect a bona fide pathway from you to proceed.

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Oct 31, 2017

As a permanent resident, you can include your son on the petition you file for your wife.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: My brother has aggressive angiosarcoma cancer, could the cause be from working at a rubber plant?

Can the VA take his property since he has no medical insurance? A friend said that his mom was a veteran that had VA medial services, with no medical insurance , he said that in 2005 VA started to collect properties to cover costs of treatments after a person dies.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 8, 2017

Yes. Especially angiosarcoma of the liver. Contact a firm that handles occupational disease claims. On the "no medical insurance " he should apply for social security disability--they have a fast track for people with cancer diagnoses; should apply for medical assistance. If the property... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Legal Malpractice and Military Law for Texas on
Q: Is it legal for a private US citizen never been employed by US gov or US corp to work for foreign military say China?

A private US citizen has developed say a better small arms technology such as rifle manufacture or bullet manufacture. Can he sell it to the chinese military for example or can he work as a consultant for the chinese military? He has never worked for any branch of the US govt or any US... View More

Juan Antonio Lozada
Juan Antonio Lozada
answered on Jun 25, 2017

You will probably need an export license to be able to transfer military technology to China. Under the U.S. Export Control System, our government controls exports of sensitive equipment, software and technology as a means to promote our national security interests and foreign policy objectives.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Energy, Oil and Gas, Environmental and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: Hi, I would like to find all legislations and regulations related to sludge or cuttings reinjection (for oil industry)

Both federal laws and state laws?

Gregory Andrews Cade
Gregory Andrews Cade
answered on Jun 11, 2017

The information on these pages should be useful:

https://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm-oil-and-gas-production-wastes

http://www.tenorm.com/regs.htm

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: CPS TOOK MY KIDS WITHOUT A COURT ORDER AND CONTINUES TO HOLD MY KIDS IN FOSTER CARE WITHOUT ORDERS IS THAT KIDNAPPING

if cps is severely breaking the law as well as violating several constitutionaly protected rights by keeping my kids in foster care 45 days without any paperwork what so ever what can be done to get my kids immeadiately returned or can i call police and file charges they are bound to laws just as... View More

Robert W. Leonard Jr.
Robert W. Leonard Jr.
answered on May 9, 2017

Your first step should be to hire a qualified attorney who can represent you and protect you parental rights. In the meantime, you need to comply with the CPS investigation. In addition, do not engage in criminal behavior, use illegal drugs (including legal drugs which are not prescribed to you),... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: In Ft Worth, Tx fence between mine and a neighbor's yard needs to be replaced. Who's resposible?

At first the guy came over and told me about it, we agreed on a 50/50 split for the bill. I got a money order took it over the next day and he decided some the posts are on my side I'm responsible. Everything I've seen online in forums or blogs says check the survey, and Who's ever... View More

Mr. Charles C Guidry
Mr. Charles C Guidry
answered on May 3, 2017

I suggest that you do the survey. The survey will determine the ownership of the fence by statute of limitation or land ownership. It is nice to work thing out amicably, but if you can't then the first option will be best.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Gov & Administrative Law and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Car wreck with a Government vehicle that police report shows failure to yield ROW on Gov. employee. Now what?

Car wreck included myself, my wife and child. I had surgery everyone else ok at this point. I don't understand a tort system and what to do next. I am out so much money at this point. thanks, Brandon

Steven Pate Harrelson
Steven Pate Harrelson
answered on Feb 6, 2017

Your case will likely be governed by the Texas Tort Claims Act assuming the government employee was in the course and scope of his employment. You should hire an attorney with knowledge and experience in personal injury claims and claims involving the Texas Tort Claims Act.

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2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Social Security for Texas on
Q: My ? Is if a federal judge rules on how much a defendant is to pay back monthly does SSA have the right to with hold

Withhold all of her check till the whole 67,000 is paid in full! Because they fill like I owe them because I went back to SSA office which I had been getting my SSA office and was told by the men I remember seeing in that court room the day the order was ruled and he said that that judge does... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 20, 2016

Not clear what is going on. A good place to start is with the Legal Services office if you didn't have an attorney in Federal Court. Overpayments can be waived or modified if "against equity and good conscience." Generally Social Security benefits aren't subject to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: I filed my business name as a Sole Proprietorship, Would it be best to incorporate for government contracting?

I want to export building supplies, plastics and oilfield and mining equipment to Mexico, Peru and Chile. I also want to get into government contracting. I am a disabled female veteran owned minority business and a lot of the websites ask for a DUN's and EIN numbers. Before I acquire this, I... View More

Matthew S Tadlock
Matthew S Tadlock
answered on Sep 19, 2016

An LLC or a Corporation is essential to protecting business owners from liability (it will also allow you to get an EIN). Operating as a sole proprietorship leaves one open to personal liability.

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