Politics & Government - 9 May 2007

have a young child and my attorney advised that i would only be able to get joint legal with good visitation for the first few years. the soon to be ex however, believes that she will get sole custody and is so far not willing to come to a visitation agreement in our mediation hearings. i have made generous support and paid insurance for the child since she was born. i also have no history of domestic violence or anything that would cause a danger to the child.

if this divorce has to go to a judge, how will he/she view our not being able to come to an agreement during mediation? i have made a reasonable offer (joint legal, child support, good visitation until baby is school aged) but she is being unreasonable at this point. also, she does not have an attorney.

2007-05-09 16:36:57 · 43 answers · asked by Unohoo 2 in Law & Ethics

Oh Canada! Que Viva El Canadá !

2007-05-09 16:34:29 · 37 answers · asked by Gunter 2 in Immigration

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2007-05-09 16:33:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Who do you think would become the next Secretary of State? The Democrats will control the House, Senate and Presidency in 2008. The mid-term election was a sign of the times. Get ready, get ready, get ready. The Dems are aiming for the grand slam in 2008. The troops are coming home. Iraq will become self-sufficient and the Democrats will take the next four years to balance the budget from the previous Administration. America once again will have a domestic agenda.

2007-05-09 16:32:27 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-05-09 16:32:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

during world war II

2007-05-09 16:30:35 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Do they lay an homage of flowers at his shrine?

2007-05-09 16:29:45 · 19 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Politics

2007-05-09 16:28:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

During World War II

2007-05-09 16:28:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-05-09 16:25:05 · 32 answers · asked by BRENDA S M 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-05-09 16:24:23 · 12 answers · asked by jamal_richards_iii 1 in Elections

I bought a house last year and had the heating system replaced with a home warranty. I knew that the renewal should be coming up next month and inquired about renewing. The company told me that I wasn't going to be able to and they had the right to deny me and not give me a reason. Is this legal?

2007-05-09 16:21:01 · 4 answers · asked by konawa925 1 in Law & Ethics

Situation: A girl at a university gets fed up one day and kills her roommate. Thirty minutes later, without any provocation, walks across the street and shoots and kills her professor. The girl is charged with first degree murder, the aggravating factor being the intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm on more than one person. Will this charge withstand a challenge from the defense? p.s. this is a hypothetical situation.

2007-05-09 16:20:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

It's obvious that my son is being railroaded in court. The judge brought him, from jail, to court with no prior notification. Police officers were there to testify. The judge sarcastically asked my son "your momma's not here?" The prosecutor has changed the deal with my son serving concurrent to him serving consecutively and the charge has been changed from non-compliance to endangering others. The judge and prosecutor don't wnat me in the courtroom. A previous PD I complained on is involved, but shouldn't be in this court case. There's a lot of discussion about me between the judge and prosecutor. The prosecuting my son for personal reasons that have to do with me.

2007-05-09 16:20:03 · 8 answers · asked by celeste h 1 in Law & Ethics

I had a first offense DUI last November in Ohio. I live in West Virginia. My license was suspended for six months from the date of the incident. I haven't been driving since, and my suspension is almost over. Just a few weeks ago, I received a letter from the WV DMV stating that my license will be suspended for 1 year starting on April 26. I understand that states share information on driving records, and that the state of Ohio did notify WV of my DUI, but is that legal for WV to suspend my license for another year for an incident that happened in Ohio, and after I have served my suspension?

2007-05-09 16:19:59 · 7 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Law & Ethics

My divorce case. A friend who originally agreed to testify in court is now having second thoughts. Supeona has not yet been served. Friend wants to not appear personally but would agree to make written statement. If he is served , can he opt to submit a written statement in lieu of personal appearance in court? What is the law?

2007-05-09 16:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by Kristi 1 in Law & Ethics

do you call the police or do you ignore it an hope no one finds out that you knew all along

2007-05-09 16:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by rudechick67 1 in Law & Ethics

My husband and I are watching an episode of CSI, and it has an underlying theme of polygamy. We were wondering, just for curiosoty sake, why is this practice illigall? We're not interested in the religious answers, just the legal view please.

2007-05-09 16:17:33 · 8 answers · asked by dragondancer 1 in Law & Ethics

Question on a recent criminal law final, just curious as to the correct answer:

If the defendant goes into a store and puts articles of clothing under his coat and attempts to leave the store, and the security chases after him out of the store. If the defendant pulls out a gun and when the security guard stops he manages to run away, it that robbery?

I said yes, because although the underlying crime was retail theft, the use of force with a weapon bumps it to armed robbery. Is it not because there wasn't intent? Thoughts?

2007-05-09 16:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

this is in a school zone the limit is 20 miles per hour at all times not just during school that part is clear here is the confusing part when you come into town on one side going towards the school the speed is 55 then 50 then 35 then 20. but if you come the other way towards the school away from town its 35 then 20 then it doesnt change back until you hit 55 zone so how come on one side of the street you can drive 35-50 but on the other its 20 ? i never know if they just didnt put up a sign or what and if i do get caught going 40 in that part where the limit is 50 on the other side will i get a ticket? so just to be clear cause i know its confusing if you and i were comming towards each other your speed limit is 50 while mine is still 20 even when we pass on the road.

2007-05-09 16:11:28 · 10 answers · asked by crazyme 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

I am an american born and raised. what would happen to me if i immigrated illegally to another country with no proof of identity.would the punishment be as minor as americas policy for catching illegal immagrants or would it be more severe.

2007-05-09 16:11:15 · 18 answers · asked by james k 1 in Immigration

2007-05-09 16:11:08 · 5 answers · asked by paulina 1 in Government

To help move along the gas-lowering-plan, America is supposed to boycott the purchasing of gasoline on Friday, May 11. Please buy you gas the day before so that you will not have to purchase any on this Friday. Pass along the word. Everyones help is needed here. Post if you plan to help out! 8oP

2007-05-09 16:09:40 · 14 answers · asked by LovemyBebe 4 in Government

2007-05-09 16:06:41 · 20 answers · asked by Matthew D 1 in Politics

if someone is charged a misdemenor of embezzelment. offense carries charge of up to one year in jail and/or $2,000 fine or 3x times the amount stold. this is this person 1st offense on anything. what will happen? the attorney said possibly probation and community service plus paying back amount of stold merchadise. also this was a person stealing products from employer. honest serious answers only. person is working 2 jobs right now, is married and has a child.

2007-05-09 16:05:31 · 6 answers · asked by jessica_6902 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

you have just left a local bar then you see a friend hit someone go and call your father who is an attorney and you do nothing for two days after you look into the scene yourself then you turn your friend in is it still your responsibility to call police when it happens

2007-05-09 16:04:45 · 9 answers · asked by rudechick67 1 in Law & Ethics

I heard this news over the radio a man parked his car and slept in it. An officer walk over questioned him, the man answered he trying to sleep over the drunkness, i guess he went to a bar before that. Then the officer spot some open bottles and ask him to stand out. Is that illegal? To have open bottle but not driving the car.

2007-05-09 16:04:42 · 4 answers · asked by spikytorn 1 in Law & Ethics

Yeah, YOU. You right there.

2007-05-09 16:01:53 · 18 answers · asked by Skepticat 6 in Elections

2007-05-09 15:59:22 · 25 answers · asked by turkey_grrkey 2 in Immigration

I am new to this site and find it interesting that many younger people ask questions about 3rd party Presidential Candidates. The questions I want to pose is why does everyone think a 3rd party candidate will make any difference, especially when the president really does not have that much power?
If a party really wanted to get started don't you think it would be easier to win a few local House and Senate seats and than build from there?
I have never scene a roof built and than the house.

2007-05-09 15:59:09 · 6 answers · asked by Eric R 3 in Elections