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Q: What affects did the webster v reproductive health services case have
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_v._Reproductive_Health_Services

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Q: Is profane language protected under the 1st amendment in the commonwealth of Virginia?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

What are the facts? Who was prosecuted for what? We need to know the basic information about the case.

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Q: BRANDENBURG V. OHIO, 395 U. S. 444 (1969)So advocacy of violence is fine but incitement of violence is not protected?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

The Court held that government cannot punish inflammatory speech unless that speech is directed to inciting, and is likely to incite, imminent lawless action.

You have already made your own conclusion. Advocacy of violence is not fine. Those are your words.

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Q: How are caps on punitive damages, etc. constitutional?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

Maybe they are not. If you really have to have an answer to this particular question, it is worth it to get an attorney to do a ton of research to give you an opinion?

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Q: Is it legal for the Federal Reserve to print dollars and if so they can change our economy w/o the need for elected off.
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 17, 2015

Yes to the first part. Why muddy it with the second part of the question? Use common sense.

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Q: Is it illegal to wear a mask on the Fourth of July for political reasons?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 17, 2015

Probably not. That is, as long as you are not intending to commit a crime with a mask on.

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Q: If I am standing on a public sidewalk that surrounds a private apartment complex, am I breaking the law?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 17, 2015

What are the facts here, including much more than you have given, as in, is this a high crime, high drug activity neighborhood?

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Q: In the Common Wealth, which court hears and adjudicates writs of habeus corpus, corum nobis, and corum vobis? Appellate?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

Look this up in the Rules of Court perhaps, or in a local law library. You might even be able to get an answer on the internet.

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Q: What is virginias law on providing identity to law enforcement
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

Unless an attorney already knows the answer to this overbroad question, he will have to do research and at least look up the statute and the cases under the statute. That is not done for free on the internet. It is not a basic legal question.

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Q: Do I need a lawyer to get my 75Million Federal Litigation Suit/Trial on "In Session",
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

Yes, lawyers are necessary for cases like this.

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Q: My boyfriend died in prison from lack of medical care do we have a case?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

Not based upon what you wrote.

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Q: Is it illegal for me to buy a hand gun if someone that lives in the same house as I do has a prior felony?

I've never been in trouble withe the law and I actually worked for the US Dept. of Justice and still hold my security clearance. My sister got into trouble about 13 years ago in Michigan and my stepfather also had legal trouble and also has a past felony on his record. Neither felonies are... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

No, it is not illegal for you to purchase a handgun, and the people you are around cannot violate your 2nd amendment rights. Do you really want to take even the slightest chance that they can be charged with another serious felony?

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Q: Can a hoa prevent members from voting
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 10, 2015

Why have you asked this in the Constitutional Law forum? Read the bylaws and all other relevant corporate documents. Go see an attorney.

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Q: is there any case law on no right to privacy on facebook?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 10, 2015

You are asking us to do research, that takes time and is not free.

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Q: hey man wats virginia constitution i need it for class???
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 8, 2015

It is the supreme law of Virginia.

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Q: Is it legal to own a handgun at 18, if a family member gave it to you?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 28, 2015

Probably.

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Q: Father read through text messages and sent them, invasion of privacy?

So my best friend and I have been inseparable until their parents started having a disliking towards me and my family. We are both 19 and go to different schools. A lot of things happened and my best friend ended up getting kicked out of his home because his dad doesn't approve of me of my... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 22, 2015

Does the friend have the ability to hire an attorney if it is an invasion of privacy? Research needs to be done just to find out.

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Q: Is a Supreme Court judicial opinion enforceable?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 12, 2015

In that case, yes. It should be followed in other cases.

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Q: Does an officer have the right to stop me on the street and do a cavity search

I was detained without explanation searched my pocket and searched analy in the street

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 12, 2015

Right? No. Power? It is abused frequently.

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