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Is it illegal for 2 sheriffs to ask my 12 year old questions when I'm not home?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
No, 12 year olds can be talked to by the authorities.
No, 12 year olds can be talked to by the authorities.

Can a retail hall give a copy of my contract to anyone?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers
Insufficient information. What does a 'retail hall' mean to you? Is there any obligation of confidentiality between you and the 'retail hall?' Does the information given out include your social security number? To whom was the information given and for what purpose? Try a new question giving these details.... Read More
Insufficient information. What does a 'retail hall' mean to you? Is there any obligation of confidentiality between you and the 'retail hall?' ... Read More

What type of attorney do I need to sue a state and county for violating my victim rights?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Have you personally talked to the sheriff and the DA in the count y where the offense occurred? Don't tell me what you think. Tell me what you have in fact done to talk to the high sheriff and DA about the matter. and with what result?
Have you personally talked to the sheriff and the DA in the count y where the offense occurred? Don't tell me what you think. Tell me what you... Read More

Is there a law on what you can pack for school lunches from home?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers
Yes. No liquor, no illegal drugs.
Yes. No liquor, no illegal drugs.

What is the penalty for first offense marijuana possession?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Paul J. Carmouche (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
You are not going to jail for this minor arrest, but you need to find out what kind of diversion programs are available in your county. Make sure that when you complete diversion that the charge will be dismissed. Also check to see that there is no arrest that shows up on your record. The paper work that you will receive from the court or DA will probably tell you what your options are as to diversion.... Read More
You are not going to jail for this minor arrest, but you need to find out what kind of diversion programs are available in your county. Make sure... Read More

Partition lawsuit

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If it's a contingent fee arrangement that's not terribly unusual.
If it's a contingent fee arrangement that's not terribly unusual.

How do I get the bank to stop letting someone take money out of a person's account who is deceased?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   7 Answers
Need to know why you care and what your stake in this is.
Need to know why you care and what your stake in this is.

Can you have a restraining order removed from your record?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Laurie A. Schmidt   |   2 Answers
Yes, there is a way to remove an active restraining order in Colorado. It requires proof that the victim no longer wants the restraining order, there is no threat to the victim, and there has been substantial time since the issuance of the restraining order. You may want to retain a local attorney to handle this for you, most should be able to complete it at a minimal fee.... Read More
Yes, there is a way to remove an active restraining order in Colorado. It requires proof that the victim no longer wants the restraining order,... Read More

What can be done to help my grown daughter in a domestic situation?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   13 Answers
Sounds like you need an intervention. You could petition the court to become her guardian or conservator but you would need a professional therapist or doctor to state that your daughter needs this.
Sounds like you need an intervention. You could petition the court to become her guardian or conservator but you would need a professional therapist... Read More

Can someone in Canada sue me for the amount of $120 if I live in the USA?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Christopher Kirk Steuart (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
The fact situation does not make any sense, but as to who can sue who based on residence/citizenship, yes he can sue you.
The fact situation does not make any sense, but as to who can sue who based on residence/citizenship, yes he can sue you.

What can I and my boyfriend do about an order of protection placed against my boyfriend when my father lied in a police report?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You are very lucky that the police did arrest the father for statutory rape as a minor cannot consent to sex before their 17th birthday. The police can make an arrest and the court will always issue an order of protection. You should retain an attorney if you have the funds, or have the public defender investigate the matter and try to win the trial or get it reduced. Once you argue loudly or get physical in an argument you are inviting the police into a domestic violence situation.... Read More
You are very lucky that the police did arrest the father for statutory rape as a minor cannot consent to sex before their 17th birthday. The police... Read More

Can I go after a phone company for breaking a contract?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Yes you have a case against them since you bought the phones based on their representations of the better service.
Yes you have a case against them since you bought the phones based on their representations of the better service.

Should I sign the medical release form if I'm supposed to leave the date blank?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Do not sign the form with the blank. The Release is only good for 90 days. In your case, your doctor is telling you that he will always have the option (without your knowledge) to request your medical information.
Do not sign the form with the blank. The Release is only good for 90 days. In your case, your doctor is telling you that he will always have the... Read More

fired for having drugs in his system

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
1994??? You're a little late.
1994??? You're a little late.

How can my husband change his parole address?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Have him ask his parole officer.
Have him ask his parole officer.

May I make a claim in NYC Small Claims Court without being present at trial?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can send a lawyer - but you'll need to have evidence of failure to pay....which may be hard without your testimony
You can send a lawyer - but you'll need to have evidence of failure to pay....which may be hard without your testimony

Can my child's mother get an order of protection against me for a suicide attempt?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It may depend on what the doctors say. But I think you have a good shot of winning.
It may depend on what the doctors say. But I think you have a good shot of winning.

Failed dot drug test due to doctors precribed chantex

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It would seem unlikely.
It would seem unlikely.

Can I sue a teacher for not letting me go to the bathroom and threatening to fail me if I left the classroom?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
No disrespect but I suspect there is more to this than you say. What does the teacher say about all this?
No disrespect but I suspect there is more to this than you say. What does the teacher say about all this?

If I said I would fund a hotel stay for a team and then revoked my offer because of the team's actions, am I breaking the law?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Bruce Arthur Plesser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
No.
No.

How do I file a grievance against the Division of Homeless Services in N.Y.?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Cal a lawyer to see if you have a good case first. Find one on Avvo in your area.
Cal a lawyer to see if you have a good case first. Find one on Avvo in your area.

I was at the mall yesterday and a mall cop stopped me and said I wasn’t allowed to wear my hood, by law do I have to take my hood off?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

If I am paying the paint and body shop for their services, can they hold my car until I pay the rental car company?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
This is a contract question. No, it does not seem that the repair company has any right to hold your vehicle. Demand they release it to you upon your payment of the repair bill and to state why they will not and what law supports their position.
This is a contract question. No, it does not seem that the repair company has any right to hold your vehicle. Demand they release it to you upon... Read More
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