Law & Ethics - September 2006

How would you feel if the person that wanted to adopt your baby had a criminal record? It was for drug charges in 97 and they served 6 years (parole ends in 2009). They are clean now and own their business and make good money; have a house, truck..etc.

2006-09-28 05:22:58 · 5 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5

Can someone please point me in the direction of what section(s) of the NY CPLR address impleading a third-party into a legal action, specifically, when such implead occurs after plaintiff's filing of a Note of Issue or Notice of Trial. Thank you.

2006-09-28 05:14:40 · 3 answers · asked by captain2man 3

Censorship controls what people can and can't say. How does this relate to the First Amendment?

2006-09-28 05:08:29 · 5 answers · asked by Gudelos 4

where there is no question of inocence and horrific crimes have been commited, surely it would be better and more economical for the country to hang offenders rather than give them free board and lodgings, not to mention free health and dental care etc. etc..

2006-09-28 04:42:21 · 37 answers · asked by minime 1

Francis Bellamy wrote in 1892: 'I pledge allegiance to my Flag and (to*) the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' He considered placing the word, 'equality,' in his Pledge, but knew that the state superintendents of education on his committee were against equality for women and African Americans. [ * 'to' added in October, 1892. ]

2006-09-28 04:40:53 · 4 answers · asked by namvet68 2

I think that camping in a RV is not only self defeating in the principle of going outdoors, but socially irresponible (2 mpg). Who thinks "camping" in national parks with RVs should be made illeagle?

2006-09-28 04:34:21 · 13 answers · asked by mountnrebl 2

My employer wrongfully accused me of stealing money from the drawer. And she told my new empolyer that i was fired for stealing from the business. Since this is mest up i want to get back at her. I was being paid under the table, and i am aware this is illegal, but not my choice i needed work. I just want to get her into trouble with some feds or somthing. What can i do?.. Thanks

2006-09-28 04:32:44 · 20 answers · asked by jaredmarkee 1

2006-09-28 04:27:48 · 6 answers · asked by booger 1

2006-09-28 03:40:02 · 26 answers · asked by ditz692000 1

It was a way to prevent people from easily breaking some laws enforced in those times, preventing the necessary punishment that would ensue, encouraging them to seek the "formal path" instead.

Many "Berlin Walls" are still standing today, and more are being build. Would you want the walls of a prison to be built of 2 meter tall wire fence? Or are concrete and guards better suited?

And do you think the security enforcement at airports is exaggerated? Would a couple of old policemen intimidate you enough not to bring dangerous objects with you?

If you ran a music store, would you trust your customers enough not to have a magnetic detector installed at the exit?

Berlin Walls are just realistic ways to simplifies things for everyone.

2006-09-28 03:33:56 · 15 answers · asked by jarynth3 1

Money
After a long two-week criminal trial in a high profile bank robbery case,
the jury finally ended its 14 hours of deliberations and entered the
courtroom
to deliver its verdict to the judge. The judge turns to the jury
foreman and asks,

"Has the jury reached a verdict in this case?"

"Yes, your honor," the foreman responded.

"Would you please pass it to me,"

The judge declared, as he motioned for the bailiff to retrieve the
verdict slip from the foreman and deliver it to him.

After the judge reads the verdict himself, he delivers the verdict
slip back to his bailiff to be returned to the foreman and instructs
the foreman,

"Please read your verdict to the court."

"We find the defendant NOT GUILTY of all four counts of bank
robbery," stated the foreman.

The family and friends of the defendant jump for joy at the sound of
the "not guilty" verdict and hug each other as they shout expressions
of divine gratitude. The defendant's attorney turns to his client and
asks,

"So, what do you think about that?"

The defendant looks around the courtroom slowly with a bewildered
look on his face and then turns to his defense attorney and says,

"I'm real confused here. Does this mean that I have to return the
money?"

2006-09-28 03:31:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ihave been on medical leave for over 4 mths. for the first 2 mths my health and life insurance paid me , but after that thay said your calaim is declined we no longer pay you for your medical leave. I apeal it once , declined again, did it for secound time declined again.I have all medical reports but I can't deal with insurance co.
Do I need a Lawyer? Do you know who will talk the case in Toronto area ? what are my rights? I need leagal help.

2006-09-28 03:21:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since I've been on this forum, 2 days, I've had one question altered to make me seem like a bigot, and one answer completely changed, both expressed feelings quite contrary to mine. I always paste from word pad, so I know what I wrote. I don't know how or by whom, I guess I'm hitting some uncomfortable truths if someone can be bothered to do this. I will not be hanging around here, the defamation of my character, and general misinformation is perpetrated by who? any ideas- I wonder if this will reach you untampered with. I will leave with my trust slightly dented as I'm not interested in anodyne chat full time

2006-09-28 03:16:18 · 14 answers · asked by duncandesorderly 1

your opinions and if possible explain ur opinion with evidence or persional testimony

2006-09-28 03:15:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-28 03:14:36 · 17 answers · asked by briangimma 4

I used to live in NYC but now I live in Orlando. I was called for jury duty when I was in New York and I posponed it. What I need to know to notify them that I do not live there? I can not afford to travel there for jury duty. Can I excuse myself from it?

2006-09-28 03:14:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's the back story.... several years ago, an employee of a store accused me shoplifting. I was then humiliated in the middle of the store for almost an hour by the manager and other employees thereafter.

So I sue them. Yesterday they finally deposed the woman who started all this. She gave a great testimony for the defendants who are denying that anything ever happened since there is no police report or incident report, basically a coverup. It was a taped deposition with a videographer and a stenographer and the two lawyers.

Afterwards, I wanted to yell at her "Stop lying you stupid *****! Karma will get you and your kids! I hope your plane crashes (she's moving soon to another state)! You call yourself a religious person and lie through your teeth? You caused all this! You stupid *****!"

If I had said this would it have damaged my case? I mean she gave a great testimony, most of it lies, but she did sound believable and even my lawyer admitted this afterwards.

2006-09-28 03:12:41 · 7 answers · asked by STEWIE 6

2006-09-28 03:08:53 · 4 answers · asked by Marie B88 1

We have started receiving mail for a friend of mine - he didn't mention anything about it beforehand, and denies he did anything now. However it's a pretty big coincidence that a company would put my address with his name! Is it against the law to use another person's address?

2006-09-28 03:05:16 · 20 answers · asked by Melissa I 1

2006-09-28 03:05:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-28 03:03:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-28 03:00:19 · 12 answers · asked by Lizzie K 2

in collier county in florida??

2006-09-28 02:53:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can a person be tried twice for a homicide if previously acquited or if his conviction was overturned by an appeals court?

2006-09-28 02:34:59 · 6 answers · asked by jbran361902002 2

a state tropper pulled me saying i wasnt wearing my seat belt when he passed. i did have my belt on and i dont not want to pay 100 dollars when i wasnt breaking the "law"

2006-09-28 02:31:18 · 11 answers · asked by mrs_womble2 2

In other words, your supposed to appear at court but you forget to go?

2006-09-28 02:27:20 · 14 answers · asked by BRAD B 1

Over 2700 young men, many younger than 20, have had there lives ended in Iraq.
Many more have been severely wounded.
Many more than that have been damaged psychologically so as to ruin their lives.
No plan has ever been put forth.
What is it in this chaos, with little or no planning and hazy goals, that justifies this?
Doesn't their ultimate sacrifice obligate the Bush Administration to have an actual plan for Iraq?
Or is it just another day, another "misfortune" ?

2006-09-28 02:24:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

More than 40 bodies were found in Baghdad yesterday, apparent victims of sectarian death squads. The bodies had been dumped in eastern and western Baghdad in the past 24 hours, police said. All showed signs of TORTURE, had been shot, and had their hands and feet bound, police Lt. Thayer Mahmoud said........9.28.06.
Why can't the Muslims get along???



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060928/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

2006-09-28 02:09:17 · 11 answers · asked by art 3

2006-09-28 01:22:30 · 4 answers · asked by meson_84 1

I bought a buggy from mamas and papas in may and 3 days later I returned it coz the front swivel wheel kept sticking. we got a replacement but that one had the same fault plus some other faults. We contacted head office and they said to send it to them for repairs. We boxed it up but it was about 8 weeks before we could take it back as my boyfriend was working 7 days a week on project. I told them I didn't want it repaired or replaced, just a refund. they phoned 2 weeks later to say it had been repaired. I said I wanted refund again but am still waiting to hear. Does anyone know for sure if I am legally entitled to refund?

2006-09-28 01:07:40 · 27 answers · asked by xxx 3