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I have a property which my 75 yr old mother rents. This past November I noticed that solar panels had been installed on my property with out me knowing or authorizing any of that. Turns out the loan is under my mother's name which she is not the owner, I am also on the loan. By calling the... View More 
answered on Mar 6, 2024
I recommend hiring an attorney in or near the county where the property is located to file a declaratory judgment action pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code seeking a declaration that you are the owner of the property, that the solar panels were installed on your... View More
I'm in 8th grade and in my English class, I work on a story that I've been writing. admittedly it is during the time I'm supposed to be doing other assignments; however, I do find that the way she (my teacher) handled this was a little over the top.
She threatened that if I... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
Under California law, your teacher's actions could potentially infringe upon your rights, especially if the work was created on your own time and does not violate school policy. Intellectual property laws protect the creations of your mind, and even as a student, you have rights to your... View More
Impeding breathing case which was dropped, cause loss of employment. Court also made mistake on bind conditions
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
When facing legal issues that lead to loss of employment and wrongful incarceration, particularly due to mistakes in bond conditions or charges that were eventually dropped, it's essential to seek legal assistance promptly. An attorney with experience in criminal defense can help navigate the... View More
he is currently incarcerated in houston
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Showing up at court on behalf of someone who is incarcerated can demonstrate support and concern for their situation. While you cannot represent him legally unless you are a licensed attorney, your presence might offer emotional support and show the court that he has a network of people who care... View More
My friend’s US student visa was cancelled back in 2016 because they were arrested for a fight at their school, and they were forced to return home. Can he now return to the US on a tourist visa for a 5 day family trip?
What steps would he have to take in order to be permitted into the country?
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
If your friend's student visa was cancelled due to an arrest, reapplying for a U.S. visa, such as a tourist visa, involves disclosing this past event during the application process. The U.S. Department of State requires all visa applicants to answer questions about their criminal record, and... View More
This relates to a class C misdemeanor case (disorderly conduct) in a municipal court in TX.
If after the discovery the State fails to produce any credible evidence that could or would result in a conviction beyond reasonable doubt in a jury trial, can that be used as basis for dismissal,... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Texas does not have any simple vehicle for a motion to dismiss a criminal case. Your best move is to file a Speedy Trial Motion. If the State has no evidence against you, they will not be able to put on their case at trial, and the case will be dismissed. There are some very specific issues that... View More
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I have a question regarding the purchase of a plot in an RV resort park. It almost seems like this experience is an outright theft of my investment. Do I have any legal recourse? I would like to get my money back but thats not my primary motivation, rather, I do not want anyone else... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
In order to determine if you have legal recourse, an attorney will need to review the subject documents and discuss with you the particular facts and circumstances concerning your dispute with the RV park. You should contact an attorney with experience in contract disputes involving real estate in... View More
I’ve been having trouble with my neighbor she complains about us parking on her left parking spot on the road infront of the side walk . She complained about the car getting on the grass sometimes and we have fixed that issue now she’s complaining and threatening to sue or give us a ticket for... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
Generally speaking a public road and the area immediately beside it is owned by the owner(s) of the adjacent land but it is subject to a public access easement. A survey would be necessary to determine the exact line where the easement ends. As long as you remain in the area subject to the public... View More
left there fathers house when he passed in 1955. It was a deed on death. My husband's mother was never told this and she passed before the brother did in 1981. One of his sons is trying to sale the house and can't because my mother n law's name is one the deed. She was killed when... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
Assuming the transfer on death deed was properly executed and recorded, in 1955 ownership of the home passed to your mother-in-law and the uncle upon the death of your mother-in-law's father according to the terms of the deed.
When your mother-in-law died in 1981, her interest in the... View More
I know they went to the court house and filed for a marriage license but I haven't found one yet se never claimed his last name but he is listed on the deed of trust his name first & hers following and now I found out she signed a warranty deed over to her daughter without my grandfather... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
If Grandfather's wife owned an interest in property, she can convey it. Hire a TX attorney to search the title and determine present ownership. No fraud by your stated facts. Deed may have been a nullity with not interest conveyed. Grandfather would then have standing to file suit to... View More
My animal was trapped by a city worker, stolen, and had his testicles removed without my permission or consent. Now my cat can NO longer breed, continue his blood line. Video surveillance as well.
I have before and after pictures.
Please help, or please put me in touch with someone... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
It depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. Many cities and towns in Texas have mandatory neutering laws. Although the terms can vary, a typical ordinance requires any male dog or cat over eight months of age to be neutered unless the owner obtains an intact-pet... View More
1. He earns almost 3x my salary. Does Texas support alimony?
2. He works for a liquor company and part of his contract includes equity in the company on a 5 year vesting schedule. In addition, if the company is sold prior to the 5th year, full equity participation shall vest. The company is... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
1. Texas law does provide for "alimony", which in Texas is called spousal maintenance, if the marriage has lasted at least ten years, or the spouse seeking alimony is disabled, or a child of the parties is disabled and requires the supervision of the spouse seeking alimony, or there is a... View More
Landlord bamboozled my family got our money never fixed anything there ended up being mold no electricity in parts of the house kids room included major water leaks and damage ant infestation and it goes on and gets worse I have proof of all of this landlord admitted when asked in court if he had... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
First, the mold, lack of electricity, water leaks, ant infestation, etc. are not relevant in an eviction case. The most common reason for an eviction case is non-payment of rent. If a tenant is not current on rent, the landlord has no duty to repair. Even if a landlord has a duty to repair, a... View More
My boyfriend was pulled over bc he almost fell asleep driving and swerved onto the shoulder pretty hard. An officer saw him do this. The vehicle was searched and drugs were found. He was not given a ticket or a written warning or anything for the reason he was stopped. Several people now have told... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
The stop is legal. Police do not have to give you a citation for the reason they initially stopped you if they find drugs in your car. Did you consent to the police searching the car or did the police smell pot. The police have to have PC to search your vehicle
My boyfriend was pulled over bc he almost fell asleep driving and swerved onto the shoulder pretty hard. An officer saw him do this. The vehicle was searched and drugs were found. He was not given a ticket or a written warning or anything for the reason he was stopped. Several people now have told... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
No, what you are being told is not true. It is very common for a police officer to initiate a traffic stop based upon an observed traffic violation, but then to discover a more serious crime has been committed, such as a drug violation. It is very common that the police officer does not issue a... View More
the phrase is - "Federal Arbitration Act in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules and Commercial Arbitration Association". But searching online, I do not see Commercial Arbitration Association for the US, only for Japan. Does that mean I do not need to go through arbitration... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
No, it doesn't invalidate the arbitration clause in its entirety. The court will have to construe the intention of the parties at the time the agreement containing that clause was signed. Clearly, the parties intended to submit any dispute to arbitration. But it is arguably unclear as to... View More
From early childhood to young adulthood, I've lost a lot of friends and family because of this. My job, my place of residence so I'm now homeless. What can I legally do about this situation .
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Writing a book about a real person is not illegal per se. But it can give rise to claims for defamation and invasion of privacy.
A defamation claim must be based on something about a person that is false. If a statement is true, then it is not defamatory no matter how offensive or... View More
From early childhood to young adulthood, I've lost a lot of friends and family because of this. My job, my place of residence so I'm now homeless. What can I legally do about this situation .
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
If your sister published a book containing your legal name and personal details without your consent, you might have legal grounds to take action based on privacy rights and defamation, depending on the content's nature and accuracy. Privacy laws protect individuals from unauthorized use of... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
There is no legal prohibition on "dating" per se in Texas.
Until the age of 17 years, a person does not have the legal capacity to consent to any type of sexual conduct in the State of Texas. Therefore, any sexual conduct engaged in with that person will be legally considered to... View More
For two years I worked at a dog training company. During this time I took photos and videos of the dogs and training for my personal social media, the companies, and for owner updates. When a past employee left the company she was told she wasn’t allowed to keep the images posted to her social... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
When you create content such as photos and videos while working for a company, the ownership of that content often depends on the terms of your employment and any agreements you might have signed. In the absence of a specific contract regarding media rights, the situation can become complex.... View More
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