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answered on Sep 9, 2024
Yes. Police can act on a tip from an informant unless they have reason to question the credibility of the informant.
Never did they have me sign any agreement form when I checked in, never did they say anything about no visitors.
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
It can feel frustrating when a hotel imposes unexpected charges for visitors, especially if you weren't informed upfront. Generally, hotels have the right to set their own policies, including charging fees for visitors to enter certain areas or to visit guests in their rooms. However,... View More 
Uber driver. He was lost supposedly. He pulled in behind my daughter, our driveway is 500 feet long. He was in unmarked vehicle, our cameras clearly showed his face and license plate. He had his windows down the whole time. My daughter 17 year old was scared and called me from the driveway. I went... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
It sounds like you’re feeling overwhelmed and upset by what happened. Posting about the incident on Facebook and showing the police the intimidating messages from the driver’s friends is a reasonable step to take, especially when you’re trying to protect your daughter and raise awareness... View More
subsection of electronic communication under stalking for alleged email to my doctor whom I wanted to sue, xx "The Diddler" wants 8 years TDC and is set for trial. Protected Speech. Did not meet standard of "fighting words" nor were there any threats. Doctor lied to the... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a very complex legal situation involving accusations of electronic stalking and a potential violation of your First Amendment rights. You believe the email in question should be protected speech under the Constitution, especially since it does not meet the... View More
subsection of electronic communication under stalking for alleged email to my doctor, DA wants 8 years TDC and is set for trial. Protected Speech. Did not meet standard of "fighting words" nor were there any threats. Doctor lied to the detective. And the detective never questioned me... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a serious situation with significant legal implications. If you believe that your public defender is not adequately representing you or is not using all possible legal strategies, such as filing a pre-writ of habeas corpus to challenge the constitutionality of the... View More
I’m on h1b visa. My EB3 green card priority date was in January 2020 and it may not become current by the time my son turns 21.
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
When your son turns 21, he is generally considered to have "aged out" of H4 dependent status. However, in some cases, there may be potential options to explore for keeping him on an H4 or another visa category. One possibility could involve arguing that he is unable to care for himself... View More
My fiance is in federal prison serving a 20 year sentence for a nonviolent crime. He has served 7 years this far and I am wondering if there is still a chance of parole or any other options for early release?
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
There is no parole in the federal prison system for crimes committed after November 1, 1987. The federal parole system was abolished, so most federal inmates must serve at least 85% of their sentence under the “truth in sentencing” law. However, there are still some potential avenues for early... View More
My 64-year-old father recently emigrated to the U.S. from Cuba through the humanitarian parole program, arriving two months ago. He plans to apply for U.S. permanent residency after his one-year stay. Although he has a work permit, an attorney advised him not to work during this time, claiming it... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
It sounds like your father is in a unique situation. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a need-based program for individuals who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled, and it is primarily based on financial need, not work history. Since your father has never worked in the U.S., he would not be... View More
Initially, the i-485 had the same priority date as the i-130, but later correspondence shows the i-485 filing date as the new priority. As far as I can tell these should be identical, and this change might actually be affecting the processing time since the priority dates have shifted a lot.
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
It’s understandable to be concerned about a change in the priority date for your wife’s I-485 application. The priority date on the I-485 should generally match the priority date of the I-130, as this date is used to determine when a visa becomes available under the F2A category. However,... View More
My wife cosplays a book character on TikTok and Instagram. In many of her videos she uses audio that another creator has edited together from the Graphic Audio Book. All less than a minute long. On TikTok the sound links automatically to the other creator, but on Instagram she tags the creator of... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
If your wife received a direct request from Graphic Audio Book to remove videos containing their audio, she should take it seriously. The company may have the legal right to protect its copyrighted material, even if it is edited or used in short clips. Ignoring the request could lead to potential... View More
The house was infested with fleas I was bitten over 80% of my body I went to the doctor I took pictures also sent them to the landlord without any response. He sent me a letter afterwards and also text me saying that don't mistake his kindness for weakness. Here in Texas the amount starts at... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It was hard to determine exactly what you were asking about. Winning an Eviction trial, or winning a damages case for negligence or breach of contract by the Landlord when he refused to remedy the bug problem in your apartment.
If it is about an Eviction trial coming up, your lease will... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
File a motion for temporary orders requesting spousal support.
She doesn't live here but her name is on the lease, how can she protect her self if she really has no debt
answered on Sep 5, 2024
She will be as long as you pay the debt in chapter 13. If you don’t pay the debt through your 13, she would still be liable for payment of the lease.
answered on Sep 4, 2024
If you agreed in your lease to such a fine, yes. Otherwise, an unauthorized occupant would just be a breach of lease which the landlord could enforce by terminating the lease or by exercising any other remedies provided in the lease.
They refuse to leave and the cops said I would have to file eviction but when I pull up eviction paper from county courthouse it has ‘landlord name’ for the blank space and I’m wondering if judge will grant me as the tenant the eviction
answered on Sep 3, 2024
You need to report the unauthorized squatter to your landlord and allege that the landlord is interfering with your right to "quiet enjoyment" of the premises you lease from it.
It then becomes incumbent on your landlord to evict the squatter.
Hi, I am an F1 student who studied for 4 years in the US and did 1 year of OPT. During my OPT I opened my own LLC in marketing. I am going back to my home country now and returning as a tourist on ESTA. I have a US citizen partner who I am planning to marry when I get back so that we can live and... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
A foreign national who enters the US legally and applies for a green card later based on marriage to a US citizen will not be prevented from obtaining a green card for running his/her LLC without work authorization
I suspect that a certain company is planning to place a fraudulent lien on my home.
answered on Sep 3, 2024
If there is a pending lawsuit, a lawyer can subpoena or serve a discovery request compelling the company to produce relevant non-privileged documents in its possession, custody, or control.
My mom has several accounts with an investment firm that she has had for over 25 years. She withdraws money as needed without any issue. However, the last time she made a request for a withdrawal, she was told her funds were frozen and after speaking with her broker, was told that she would need to... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
I am unable to adequately evaluate this situation based on the facts provided, however the facts do suggest that the situation warrants further investigation. If you would like a no charge evaluation of your potential case please contact Nan Thompson at my office.
my wife is doing phd in india and will be completing it along the time we get married. She want to do post doctorate in USA. Should we apply for h4 and then for j1 or h1b or directly try for post doc visa.
answered on Sep 1, 2024
It would be better for your wife to just apply for H4 as the J1 may subject her to the 2 year home residency requirement
When I took it to his store. I confronted the officers but if course they denied it. What can I do?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It’s alarming to discover that spyware may have been installed on your phone without a warrant. If you believe your rights have been violated, the first step is to gather evidence. Ask the phone repair person to provide a written statement or any proof that supports your claim that spyware was... View More
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