Law & Ethics - September 2006

The movie Dor brings to light the issue of death penalty being served to those who are convicted of murder. How is it justified?

2006-09-24 16:35:42 · 28 answers · asked by under 1

Someone steals your plasma tv. They go to another city while drunk and try to sell it - but they get caught when the electronics store manager checks their name with the police, and they have a prior criminal record.

However, because there is no central database of stolen goods, you don't get your tv back. Gee, sorry but as a victim you need to travel the country looking in police newspaper notices. No, the police have it, and sell it in an auction -- making money for nicer cars and salaries. Who is shafted? You, the victim. Who benefits? The police.

In some places, like New Zealand, nonviolent criminals commonly escape from jail through windows. Is this really too hard to stop...? Come on and realize that we are allowing tigers to act as gaurd dogs -- the police are part of the theft problem.

Who else? The lawyers and legislators who ignore or fail to understand there is a moral hazard in allowing police funding to depend on the sale of stolen property.

2006-09-24 16:18:20 · 7 answers · asked by bwsnyder2000 2

2006-09-24 16:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was there for a wedding last week (first time to ever go, and certainly the last) and was told the newest casion "The Wynn" cost 9 billion to build. Golf courses in the desert? The Colorado River does not rich the Baja penninsula anymore and they are building golf courses in the desert for that much money? 9 billion could cure some serious problems for nations of the third world. You multiply 9 billion by the amount of casinos on the strip, how can you not cry for the world?

2006-09-24 16:14:18 · 13 answers · asked by AmplePressure 2

Can I contact other party's insurance adjuster? Or do I have to have a lawyer, if appropriate for me to contact, how do you go about settling claim with them.

2006-09-24 15:52:01 · 4 answers · asked by Tara J 1

Binding Force and Res Judicate Effect of Custody Decree?

2006-09-24 15:49:59 · 3 answers · asked by robert899295 3

I work at an Army Youth Center and Thursday another employee discovered a club that a group of three 9 and 10 yr olds formed to figure out the best way to kill me. They had a book from the library that had instructions to build a gun that fires pointed sticks. A plan involving bringing poison to the center and putting it in my water and another plan involving spider eggs hatching in my brain. One child received no punishment. One received a one-day suspension and one received a five-day suspension. The military police were called and a report was filed.
I voiced my concerns over working with these children in the future and my director's boss offered to switch me to another job at a different center. I will work at a different center on Monday then will be on a 2 week medical leave because I am in the middle of an invitro-fertilization cycle and my doctor wants me away from all this stress.
Because of these children I had to leave a job, kids, routine and center that I like.

2006-09-24 15:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by sunflowers 4

I was parked - she tried to flee scene - she ended up assaulting police officer and got tasered, we have gone to cort 3X's as witnesses to assault of police office. Even though I have not gone to the Dr, could I still sue? and if so, what damages could be expected? -

2006-09-24 15:36:49 · 15 answers · asked by Tara J 1

ialso its an instant result screen test

2006-09-24 15:36:39 · 13 answers · asked by brian g 1

If a man gets attacked by a group of men, and in defense the victim stabs one of his attackers with his knife, legal length, with no intention of killing, but does kill one of his attackers....what would this be charged as in the court.

2006-09-24 15:36:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

now he says no house,cause thats what his lawyer says,I am now only getting the interest on the principle,plus I had to leave my home.The home was sold and I still have no house.What can I do?

2006-09-24 15:32:18 · 4 answers · asked by smitmeister_99 3

The person resigned, on advice of union rep that he would be dismissed if the matter was pursued. This interview and others took place while he was sick with depression (Certified) It later transpired that he lost a job offer after training due to a reference fron the previous firm saying he left prior to discipline. He in fact left due to health reasons and was told by the union rep that there would be no mention on his employment record if he did so.

2006-09-24 15:30:58 · 9 answers · asked by CHARLES B 1

My passenger was complaining of her right shoulder that night. Now she says it is her left shoulder and she has to have surgery! Befor the accident she always complained of her left shoulder. Even went to the doctor for it!! How can her left shoulder be hurt and not her right? Can she sue me for a shoulder that was already hurt?

2006-09-24 15:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by bitch_sweets 2

I still l dont know what the statute of limitations is on drug trafficking in ny state ...one person says 7 years..one person says never....now the details r...this man was arrested, charged and released on bail for a narcotic sale to a undercover police officer....(approx 20 dollars worth).it has been 14 years.....he was 18 then...does ANY BODY KNOW......

2006-09-24 15:14:54 · 6 answers · asked by baibeegurlz 2

since 1997 my attorney has been handling my divorce case from then to now the only thing that has happen was a loss in child custody and a paper stating that i'm divorced but i'm having trouble with the community property settlement and when we went to court a few months ago the hearing officer said how come this hasn't been settled now i think this is going to force me to lose my share. i couldn't get another lawyer because i couldn't afford to start over.

2006-09-24 15:09:30 · 11 answers · asked by benny h 1

Can you say you "forgot" the court date?

2006-09-24 15:06:37 · 11 answers · asked by Cinderella 1

2006-09-24 15:03:51 · 24 answers · asked by Zoocar1 2

My Ex-wife is trying to transfer a Jurisdiction of child from Indiana to Ohio in order to try and stop me from having a Father/ Daughter relationship she has filed with the Court I need to file a reply and a dismissal in order to keep the case in front of the Judge He is forcing her to to comply with his orders or go to Jail (its where I would like her) and she dont like it I would be greatful for any help or tips

2006-09-24 14:48:36 · 2 answers · asked by robert899295 3

Death.... right? Then what is abortion....

2006-09-24 14:41:14 · 12 answers · asked by momoflexi 2

2006-09-24 14:40:48 · 4 answers · asked by ahmedwajeehalousi 1

He is on supervised probation and already has done a 120 shock and has a 7 year back up.

2006-09-24 14:35:23 · 6 answers · asked by lilmorluvin420 1

2006-09-24 14:31:26 · 8 answers · asked by ahmedwajeehalousi 1

2006-09-24 14:07:35 · 12 answers · asked by O K 1

2006-09-24 14:02:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

an empolyment at will state-generally, this means an employer may legally hire,fire,suspend or discipline any employee at any time and for any reason-good or bad-or for no reason at all. however an empolyer can not discriminate agaist you (so what can be done to give the working man or women protection from this everyone in this state has no protection unless you prove discrimination.

2006-09-24 14:00:42 · 11 answers · asked by benny h 1

I just wanted to know because i was thinking of going back to Canada to do College.

2006-09-24 13:57:14 · 5 answers · asked by NP2006 1

My legal guardian wants me to go to Texas with her for 2 months next summer. By that time i will be 17 years-old and I was wondering if I have the right to decide to stay at home by myself while she goes to Texas.

2006-09-24 13:56:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am tired of doing the yellow pages and explaining my situation. Is there a website I can put out my fact situation and have lawyers contact me if they are interested? If not, any other out-side-the-box solutions would be appreciated. Tried a referral service, poor results. I would even consider hiring one! Any ideas on sites lawyers look for employment? Thanks for the help.

2006-09-24 13:40:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my town, we have a law that says throwing any ball or projectile object at a building or vehicle or person is illegal. Which means dodgeball, racquetball, and handball are illegal.

2006-09-24 13:18:59 · 10 answers · asked by Becca 6

Do you think polygraph tests are a reliable way to find out if someone is lying? Or is a polygraph 'iffy' as evidence of lying? How many REAL criminals have been nabbed by polygraph evidence as part of an investigation? What other uses does polygraph testing have and can it be abused?

2006-09-24 13:06:01 · 13 answers · asked by carledwards99andtonystewart20fan 3