Law & Ethics - July 2006

I was given a "Judicial Notice" as requested from the court in a County of California's jurisdiction, at the same time the court granted the defense its' request for a " change of venue"

Does the court have to recognize the finding in one county and proceed in the matter at hand from there...?...it has been since 3/27/06 and a court date has yet to be set...any ideas about what's up or what I should do ?......Thanks

2006-07-21 07:29:38 · 3 answers · asked by JRev 3

Opponents of stem cell research say using human embryos is wrong because life begins a conception. An embryo, having already been concieved, is human life. Therefore using human embryo is tantamount to experimenting on people like you and me.
They also say adult stem cell research (which doesn't destroy life) has already yeilded some treatments or cures, while embryonic stem cell research has not.

Supporters of embryonic stem cell research say it holds enormous promise for curing or treating all kinds of deseases and ailments.

Back to the original question. Since it's RESEARCH right now, why not use stem cells from chimpanzee (or other animal) embryos? If it works, then we can worry about the ethics of using human embryos.

This seems like such an obvious compromise....am I missing something? Or is the whole ESCR debate purely politics?

2006-07-21 07:21:29 · 10 answers · asked by Chapin 3

So how come people are often tried for the same crime twice? Once in a criminal court, and the other in a civil court? Isn't that technically illegal?

2006-07-21 06:53:02 · 17 answers · asked by Cassie 3

I failed it last Feb, by 8 points! So I got a tutor ($100/hr), took off work for the last 3 weeks, and been studying everyday. Now I feel like I know nothing and will fail. Please help me - am I doomed? Study tips? Advice? ANYTHING!!

2006-07-21 06:41:22 · 1 answers · asked by Rayslittlegurl 3

Arent we suppose to have freedom of speech? If so y don I always get in trouble in school for what I say!! I mean we should be able to voice our opinion yet the teachers make us keep our mouth shut!! Is that how they want America's future to be? Quite and not tellin people what they think? I dont know about the rest of America but that wouldn't be a very good America!! America is built on opinions!! Then there I am a little afraid to say what I feel about George W. Bush after what happened to The Dixie Chick!!! When they say we have a freedom of speech did they mean DONT SAY WHAT YOU WANT!!! I want to voice my opinions without getting in trouble!!!

2006-07-21 06:23:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently I read that they were being used by the armies of some democratic countries. If they don't explode on impact they endanger random people, much like mines. They seem like something that would be illegal under international law. Does anyone know if they are?

2006-07-21 06:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

concord california.daughter driving on road 9:00pm @55mph (limit).comes over blind hill and police officer has traffic stopped to talk to women walking on side of road.she is car number 5 with no room to stop and hits car in front which causes a chain reaction.officer did not mark top of hill with a flare or flasher and stop was not an emergency situation.does he not have a higher level of responability to think about the possible situation he is setting up.daughter is being blamed with catch-all law about driving too fast for roadway conditions.of course everybody has back pains and wants more money than insurance policy provides for.any help would be great.

2006-07-21 06:10:14 · 5 answers · asked by Roger D 1

I have just recieve my 1-year reveiw at my job and have been told that I will not be getting my promised raise. I would like to know if there are any laws pertaining to "cost of living raises" if I do not qualify for a performance raise It should be required to give a cost of living raise, especially when the price of gas is steadily going up--soon I will not be able to afford to put gas in my car to get to my job

2006-07-21 06:09:19 · 6 answers · asked by lynn 1

I got in a car accident some time ago and the police dispatched a tow truce company to picup my car. The car was totaled and the tow truck company tried charging an outrageous amount for the tow. The company now says I have to pay to get my car or they will work with the BMV to suspend my license. Are they trying to "scare" me into paying them?

I do not plan on paying them a dime. As I said, their fees were outrageous and the car is totaled so I say to hell with the thing, let them keep it.

I am in Ohio if that matters.

What the big question is, is can they suspend my license?

2006-07-21 06:06:58 · 5 answers · asked by hondacivicex92 1

Am looking for the email address of atty Mark Jay Krum of Manhatten, New York handling above lawsuit, tried aol email address but it forwarded me to here, can anyone help please, greatly appreciated

2006-07-21 05:53:20 · 1 answers · asked by Arthur W 7

and her mom took care of the kids, now she had her stuff together married and now has her kids with her. Her mom never had legal custody and she never promisted her anything in return, although she is grateful she is not working and can't afford to compensate her for over 10 years. What should she do? She was served with a complaint today and has 30 days to respond with work history and tax return etc...

2006-07-21 05:50:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 05:46:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 05:33:52 · 20 answers · asked by hector 4

2006-07-21 05:33:18 · 3 answers · asked by Donovan C 1

A 15 year old boy is a suspect in a crime. The local paper not only put his name and address in the paper, but also his picture. I thought this was illegal if he was not convicted.

2006-07-21 05:26:41 · 13 answers · asked by Bam B 1

i never heard of this before. that you cant get an apartment if you have a felony conviction or something.

2006-07-21 05:13:28 · 11 answers · asked by pacsunxciii 1

Is this concept to be found in the Constitution of the United States, in the Declaration of Independence, in the Bill of Rights, or is it to be found someplace else?
Thank you for your help.
Joe Conrad

2006-07-21 05:09:03 · 7 answers · asked by Joe Conrad 2

Such as "in God we trust" being removed, Spanish is becoming a first language, etc.

2006-07-21 04:57:15 · 15 answers · asked by voandginger 4

2006-07-21 04:55:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think electrocution is absolutely the best way to deter murderers, premeditated or not.

what are your feelings. You dont have to agree with me to win best answer, just be honest.

2006-07-21 04:34:24 · 20 answers · asked by psychstudent 5

2006-07-21 04:34:05 · 13 answers · asked by Star 4

Yesterday, the senate approved legislation that would require Hollywood studios to provide proof of the ages of actors on sets where simulated sex is being filmed, proving the actors are 18-years or older. I don't disagree, it is a good requirement. My question is, what about scenes of assault and rape? Are the age requirements the same? The reason I'm asking is I heard about a new movie "Houndog" that Dakota Fanning is set to perform in, and she is just 12 years of age, but the script requires her character to be raped in what I've heard is a very explicit manner, and to appear naked or only in underpants in other scenes. Is that even legal? She's not even a teenager yet. I read about it in the New York Daily News yesterday.

2006-07-21 04:29:57 · 4 answers · asked by hhsgrad98 2

First time needing to fill out tax return forms. I need to know where and how to start.

2006-07-21 04:20:02 · 3 answers · asked by Brad 1

2006-07-21 04:17:52 · 8 answers · asked by mighty_tounge 2

2006-07-21 03:40:12 · 16 answers · asked by cassicad75 3

2006-07-21 03:35:43 · 2 answers · asked by mem6469 1

what should be said in an apology said to a judge and the DA at a hearing? ..Can somebody give some good advice to how to apologize to the judge and DA word for word?..please help..thank you

2006-07-21 02:53:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was a someones house and we got into an argument because she was being manipulated. She raised her hand to hit me and I said "Don't you dare hit me. I will call the cops." She said that if I called the cops she would not be taking to jail because it is her house and I would be taking away. I doubt this is true. If she assulted me even if I was in her house (I was invited) she would go to Jail if I pressed charges. I want to know if She asulted me would she go to jail if I called the cops even though I was in her house or would I go to jail because we were arguing in her house and (she says) I proviked her to hit me?

2006-07-21 02:45:46 · 24 answers · asked by Diamond Freak :) 4

2006-07-21 02:35:09 · 8 answers · asked by bozzo4321 3

What if the person doesn't want the offer that the DA hands down?..Here's the situation..The offender has to go to his last scheduled conference for a plea deal. He's going to plea guilty. The DA has givin him a deal (punishment agreement)..My question is, can the offender reject that deal and ask for a continueous hoping for a better deal to be offer? or should the offender take the first deal regardless?...What's the best solution to where he doesn't have to take a deal if he doesn't like it...He's not planning on taking it to trail..please give accurated feedback...thank you

2006-07-21 02:34:43 · 6 answers · asked by Just_Asking 2