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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: If my roommates moved out are they allowed to install cameras in a room that's occupied by someone else now?

So I had roommates along with my fiancee we all signed a lease. The roommates ( Candace and Justin) moved out not even a month into the lease so they no longer reside here but still come and go since they are on the lease still but I am trying to get them off of it. They want to install cameras in... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: My dad is in jail for a probation/cc violation he's been in there since the end of July, he denied the vop and they set

A vop evidentiary hearing and rescheduled it twice now. How long can they hold him in jail without actually charging or convicted him of the violations. And they have charges on his score sheet that aren't his, my father hasn't been in trouble in 36 years besides a traffic ticket.... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

It sounds like your issue is very fact-specific, and I would encourage you to engage with a criminal defense attorney to dig in and figure it out.

Generally, a conviction comes with a confinement sentence that is suspended (probation). Think, for a misdemeanor, one year in jail, suspended,...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, possession of an incendiary explosive and possession of drug

possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, possession of an incendiary explosive and possession of drug paraphnilia

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Tenant law , specializing in mold and tenants rights

I have lived at my home for 13 years and for the majority of that time I have been asking them to fix water damages

That have resulted in mold. I had a specialist come test the home after I had a urinalysis that shows extremely high levels of mold.

I sent this information to the... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

It sounds like you've been dealing with a frustrating situation for a long time. Mold can seriously affect your health and well-being, and as a tenant, you're entitled to a safe and habitable living environment. California law requires landlords to address and fix issues like water damage... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Child Custody for South Carolina on
Q: What do we need to get an infant taken and put into the care of a family member?

My niece was just born about a week ago and already we are very concerned for her health and safety. We have knowledge that mother is vaping and doing weed while breast feeding. They have roaches and cats that pee all over everything and don’t have vaccines. We have seen several cat scratches on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: Can a court order prevent me from bringing someone with me, who I am dating, to my children's activities?

Never has there been any sort of incident where someone accompanying me has caused a scene or issue. The only issue would be my ex wife being pissed off, and her attorney having too cozy of a relationship with the judge. This "issue" was never previously discussed in any litigation. This... View More

John Michael Frick
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answered on Sep 30, 2024

Yes, a court order can theoretically do that. Since you mention a "decision letter," that suggests you had a contested custody battle with your ex-wife. It would be surprising in post-divorce custody litigation for such an order to be made without a very good reason established by the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Particular records are necessary from custodian of records - fax communication, from non-party to lawsuit.

During discovery in California particular records are necessary from custodian of records, non-party to lawsuit.

What form should be used to obtain consent for subpoena from owner of fax communication to sign release of information? (In addition to SUBP-010)

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

To obtain consent for a subpoena in California from a non-party custodian of records, you'll typically need a written authorization from the owner of the fax communication. In addition to using form SUBP-010 (Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records), the party should also... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: consent for subpoena from witness non-party to lawsuit , owner of fax communication to sign release of information

During discovery in California. What is the form to obtain consent for subpoena from witness non-party to lawsuit , owner of fax communication

to sign a release of information?

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

In California, if you need to obtain consent from a non-party witness, such as the owner of a fax communication, to release information during discovery, you generally need to request a signed authorization. This allows you to legally obtain the records without violating privacy laws. You will... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: I have a case that's now stayed due to another case against the same employer with related claims. So I have 2 questions

1. Am I now a coplantiff or am I apart of a class? Also how long will my case be stayed?

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Sep 28, 2024

Good questions that are impossible to answer with so little information. Far more needs to be known. If you have an attorney representing you in your case, ask your attorney who knows all of the facts and circumstances. If you do not have an attorney, either get one or at least pay for a... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: Mold in rental unit Indianapolis - Tenant rights?

I have found signs that there is mold in my unit. I have been experiencing escalated symptoms and am severely allergic to mold. I see an allergist regularly and receive treatment. The unit below me has also had issues with mold and the landlords only scraped it off and repainted it. I am concerned... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: I was in a land contract and the landlord kept renewing it every year n raising the rent now he is making us month to mo
Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Sep 29, 2024

The terms of the land installment agreement should be in writing and recorded with the County Recorder.

Unless the contract allows the rent to be modified by the landlord, the landlord cannot change the amount of the rent or the term

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need to contact in regards to helping me track down a settlement check that was received?

My son's father is trying to avoid paying child support and he has received a settlement check but I believe that he put the check in his wife's name or another family members name.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: What statute or rule define request to answer questions as SUBP-010 for records?

What statute or rule of court define Subpoena on non-party during discovery , with request to answer questions as SUBP-010 for records?

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

In California, a subpoena like SUBP-010, which involves a request for records from a non-party during discovery, is governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure. Specifically, **Section 2020.410** allows for the issuance of a subpoena to compel the production of documents, electronically... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Iowa on
Q: Would the name Kimpossible (all one word)be a copyright infringement?

My name is Kim. I have a friend who has called me Kimpossible for years. I want to start a YouTube channel called Kitchen Kimpossible.

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Using the name "Kimpossible" could potentially raise concerns with Disney, as it is closely associated with their popular animated character and show "Kim Possible." Trademark law protects distinctive names, especially in cases where they are strongly tied to a well-known brand.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Virginia on
Q: I really need a lawyer to help me with a handful of things. Ive been being abused mentally for years i need protection

My ex bf and father of 1 of my children is using the court system to abuse me more. He raped me while he thought i was sleeping back in 2021 which i never filed but now i see i should of filed. He admitted to doing it in a snap message. He has falsely filed report with cps and also sent cops for a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Business records subpoena as answers to questions by non-party

Can a party to lawsuit request from non-party during discovery records as answers to questions by non-party?

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

Yes, a party to a lawsuit can request records from a non-party during discovery, but it has to be done through a business records subpoena. This allows the party to obtain documents, electronically stored information, or other records that are relevant to the case.

The subpoena must be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Is there a statute of limitations on a void deed to appeal with a Quiet Title Action? Adverse Possession
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 28, 2024

No statute of limitations to invalidate a forged deed. In other scenarios, there are limitations of time.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Are answers by non-party under subpoena to questions are legally considered business records?

Are answers by non-party under subpoena to questions during discovery are legally considered business records?

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No, answers by a non-party under subpoena to questions during discovery are not typically considered business records. Business records generally refer to documents that are created and kept in the regular course of business, such as invoices, contracts, or employee records. The information... View More

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