Law & Ethics - January 2007

Most states have made it unlawful to smoke in public places. What do you think about the new laws that say you can't smoke in restaurants or even bars and not within 25 feet of the entrance doors?

2007-01-30 16:13:42 · 18 answers · asked by Bitty 2

So, earlier this month (jan 2) i was arrested for a dui. I am also underage, 17 at the time, but things seem suspicious to me because i had very little to drink (5 beers in 4 hours) and i weigh between 175 and 180 pounds. I've also been on Adderall for 6 years and it has given me a high tolerance to other substances. The cop made me do a breathalyzer and it took a lot longer for it to "register" (about 10 or 12 seconds) and he was covering it up. He then said it was over a .08 and that i needed to turn around. He then put me in the car and drove me to the station. I am suspicious about another thing because, i was not read my rights until after they made me blow at the station which was aparently a .103. I was never shown at any time what i blew and the fact that i they didnt read me my rights at the scene is very suspicious to me. It occured in Brookfield, Wis. and if someone could tell me if my suspicions could hold up in court, or any other tips, i'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

2007-01-30 16:11:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can someone who is not alert and oriented sign a form stating they are responsible for the bill when they were told they overdosed on medications and paperwork showed they were unable to sign forms. They don't remember anything from their stay at the hospital.They were completely out of it and not knowledgeable at all then two weeks later they get the chart and it shows a signature and a witness to it. The patient never had insurance and they were under mental health care at the time with an agency but they are planning to find out who is responsible for the upcoming bills. The person has tried to find out the answers from an atty and they said to get on medi-cal and wait for the bills. they can't get blood out of a turnip. How can the person pay rent and other expenses to live? Should I get on SSI? Does anyone know anything about this? What can I do besides trying to get a job so I don't loose everything like my car, or my apartment? I have never helped anyone who has been 5150...

2007-01-30 16:00:48 · 3 answers · asked by SillyOle'Bird 2

2007-01-30 15:53:39 · 8 answers · asked by big guy01 1

the person is a private citizen. the message made implications about the victim that were false (already proven) and almost destroyed a marriage. The victim accrued medical bills (1.039.00) and of course many sleepless nights and arguments with the spouse.

2007-01-30 15:48:41 · 2 answers · asked by Michael P 1

why is it that so many are quick to jump to telling someone that choosing abortion is murder? and then also condeming a woman for choosing adoption? women who choose to make an adoption plan for the child are often told how someone else "could never do that" how "could they give their own away to strangers?" they are often asked how can they not know what happened to their child, how they're doing and many other questions to make them feel like a horrible person. but if they'd chosen abortion these same people would be telling them they killed their child, that abortion is murder. i see people all the time on here say abortion is murder, then also tell someone who placed a child for adoption how they could never do that. what is wrong with this picture? seriously what is the problem here? how many of you think being a hypocrit is an ok thing?

2007-01-30 15:43:14 · 13 answers · asked by cagney 6

i had received a phone call from a paralegal asking questions about my childrens dad . we are not legally narried and do not live together . I told the person on the phone this info .THE person started yelling at me saying i will be suppeoned if i do not give up his info he mainly wanted to know where he worked i told him i do not have that info he said i was lying . I gave him his cell phon e number and told him talk to him about it then he started telling me where i lived and he would have the cops at my door with court papers and i would have to give up all information . I asked him what debt was this about it turned out to be something from almost 8 years ago we use to share an apartment and i filled bankruptsy about 5 years ago on my part . I kept telling him to call him and he kept yelling and saying give me his work number and said i dont know it he said he is tired of playing games with me and i will have to appear in court and if i dont i will be arrested

2007-01-30 15:22:13 · 7 answers · asked by JESSICA M 1

seriously if we stopped buying movies and cds which cost us 20-50$ and watching tv less the wouldnt get 200million if they can buy islands and be ambassadors to all these countries why cant they donate their money wegive them back to real people when was the last school our hometown near saw some benefits . these so called cherities they donate to have you seen them actually help any one all our and everyone elses problems

ps. arent these close to monoplolies and dictators
seriously angelina jolie is plotting global domoniation she can start her own counrty and army soon tom cruise and his scientology is just as scary does any one not see a problem here

2007-01-30 15:20:20 · 13 answers · asked by briona z 1

so people without legal status (no matter where from) can get a free education?

2007-01-30 15:17:34 · 11 answers · asked by FRANKFUSS 6

I got a traffic ticket in Toronto, and have chosen to take it to court. How long after I dropped the ticket off and asked for a trial should I expect to see a notice of the court date? Thanks in advance.

2007-01-30 15:14:37 · 3 answers · asked by bon b 4

My 20 year old brother was arrested for harrassment. This incident happened about 2 years ago. He was arrested 2 days ago and all they told him it was, "harrassment". They didn't specify what kind. . . . . Here's the thing

He was found laying on a couch with a 5 year old girl in an appropriate manner. He claims he didn't do anything. I don't know, i wasn't there. . . . . If thats the case, what will happen?

2007-01-30 15:12:13 · 4 answers · asked by Jeremy Medlock 5

is there a way to look up online who is a shops / companies owner in Arkansas? I only found a site where you can do a Docket Search.

2007-01-30 15:04:16 · 3 answers · asked by junky 1

The co. that I work for in S. Florida employs approx. 18 full-time employees. There is a health plan provided by the co. of which we the workers contribute approx. 50% of the cost. In my case my family coverage costs me 224.00 weekly. Recently, letters were sent to all who participate that the plan was terminated for non-payment. 2 weeks after, the plan was reinstated. On Jan. 30, 07 we were all informed that the plan is NO LONGER in effect due to non-payment (Bad Check) and we are w/o coverage retro to december 01, 2006..We're now told that the Co. is either merging w/another, or closing. What recourse do I/we have re; the 8 weeks that monies have been automatically deducted from our paychecks for this 'phantom' health policy? I'm owed $1800.00 for this unsavory (Illegal?) act, plus the bills I'll receive for Doctor visits for my family when unknowingly we were not covered. How do I recover, or prosecute? PS there's also the chance my employer will go bankrupt.

2007-01-30 15:03:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Maine Becomes First State in Nation to Reject Real ID Legislature Passes a Resolution Refusing to Implement the National ID Card FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 25, 2007 Augusta- Maine became the first state in the nation to reject the federal Real ID Act today. The Legislature voted this morning in favor of a resolution refusing to implement the Real ID Act. The Senate vote was unanimous while only four members of the House voted in opposition. At a press conference today, the bipartisan sponsors of the resolution celebrated a victory that they say will save Mainers from paying millions of dollars to fund the program, becoming easy targets for identity theft, and dealing with endless bureaucratic snafus. The Real ID Act, which mandates that by 2008 states turn their driver’s licenses into national ID cards that will be part of a 50-state shared database, faced broad bipartisan opposition in Maine. The federal government may be willing to burden us with the high costs of a program that will do nothing to make us safer, but it is our job as state Legislators to protect the people of Maine from just this sort of dangerous federal mandate, said Senate Majority Leader Libby Mitchell (D- Augusta), the lead sponsor of the resolution in the Senate. As a Mainer, I am proud that this state has led the way in taking a stand against Real ID. The broad bipartisan opposition in Maine to Real ID shows just how problematic the law is, said Representative Scott Lansley (R- Sabattus), the lead sponsor of the resolution in the House. It wouldn’t make any sense to implement a program that is opposed by so many people from both sides of the aisle and doesn’t seem to have any real benefits for the people of Maine. Real ID has gained the ire of privacy advocates, who say linking driver’s licenses and state ID cards to a national database will create a goldmine of accessible information for identity thieves. The Real ID Act requires the cards to include a computer-readable zone, which privacy advocates say will allow anyone with a reader to collect the personal identifying information of anyone with a card. Real ID is a real privacy nightmare, said House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree (D- North Haven), a sponsor of the resolution. It won’t make us any safer, but it could make us vulnerable to identity theft. Real ID has also caused concern over the amount it will cost states in taxpayer dollars. While the Real ID Act is a federal law, it doesn’t come with federal appropriations. In order to adopt Real ID, states will need new technology and an increase in Bureau of Motor Vehicle workers. Experts have estimated the initial cost of implementing the system at $11 billion to the states, and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said the cost to Maine would be $185 million over the first five years. Real ID means huge costs, huge bureaucracy, and a huge threat to individual liberties, said Shenna Bellows, Maine Civil Liberties Union Executive Director. It creates a virtual one-stop shop for identity thieves. Maine did the right thing to oppose this. The resolution passed by the Maine Legislature resolves that, in protest of the treatment of the states by the President and United States Congress, the State of Maine refuses to implement the Real ID Act and implores the United States Congress to repeal the Real ID Act. The resolution is the first of its kind in the nation.

2007-01-30 15:00:31 · 9 answers · asked by Justin S 2

how can i see what rights grandparents have

2007-01-30 14:48:27 · 10 answers · asked by alison k 2

the conversation took place between 2 parties in Colorado.

2007-01-30 14:32:20 · 8 answers · asked by rpmcgee 1

what is the literal meaning i can't find it on google

2007-01-30 14:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by Sol Kenobi 1

the sun magazine printed an article that really made sense to me.they have photos of saddam with perfect dental work and claim that the man hung was a double.the double definately has messed up teeth and very yellow ones.they also claim that the man was praying to allah before he gave his life for saddam.

2007-01-30 14:13:06 · 9 answers · asked by eric b 2

I am trying to help a friend find information on claiming independence in kentucky....if you have any websites that would be helpful please share....Thanks Much...

2007-01-30 14:11:48 · 5 answers · asked by michigan_sweetie_1985 2

The possibility of a war with China in the future is a distinct
possibility, pre911 neocons were ranting about a coming war with china and
even post911 China bashing hasnt stopped entirely. Its probaly unlikely
that we'll see anything on the scale of 1942, but its certainly not
unforseeable, in the post2001 plan incident in hainan prominent radio and
Fox News personalities called for Chinese internemnt and there has been a
vocal minority calling for Arab internment. At the very least it can
be guarenteed if there is a major war with China antiAsian atmosphere
will rise consderably.

2007-01-30 14:10:01 · 6 answers · asked by star runner 1

I HAVE A FRIEND IN JAIL FOR SOMETHING HE DIDNT DO I NEED INFO TO HELP HIM ANY INFO ON THIS CHARGE WILL BE VERY HELPFUL TO HIM AND I.

2007-01-30 14:01:49 · 5 answers · asked by keishia k 1

Those who work with sex offenders note most child sexual abuse is committed by people the child already knows. Yet the media continues to perpetuate the myth stranger danger is the norm - that there are wierd, sick sex offenders waiting in parks, at schools, etc. waiting to grab young children. The stranger danger myth has been so extensively promoted many states passed laws requiring registered sex offenders live at least 2,000 feet from schools and parks. Iowa was the first, adopting it in '02 and putting it into effect in 2005. Only now the DA association, the cops and others are screaming for relief, saying it hasn't done a thing except cause RSOs to stop registering and the cops are spending time and money running down formerly compliant RSOs who stopped registering due to the restrictions. More states continue to adopt such laws, ignoring Iowa's experience. Why do we persist in this belief of stranger danger when it is so obviously a lie? What can be done to change beliefs?

2007-01-30 13:59:03 · 8 answers · asked by Shelley 3

Hi,

I believe this law is absurd. Why is it that it is illegal for a 16 year old to engage in sexual acts with a 15 year old, but its legal for, lets say, a 50 year old to engage in sexual acts with an 18 year old?

I do not believe it should matter what the ages are of the partners, as long as both partners consent and the feelings are mutual.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

2007-01-30 13:50:03 · 1 answers · asked by blcklabelx 1

today me and my bestfriend got caught shoplifting. i know its so wrong, but we just wanted to try it, to be kind of daring. we tried to take one tee-shirt each but we got caught and we had to go to secuirty. we have a mall-ban for 6 months and they called our parents. my parents have already punished me and all that, but i still feel so bad and i cant stop crying. i just wanna take my mind off it and get on with my life. how can i when i feel so guilty all the time?

2007-01-30 13:46:58 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please answer if you know the government agency. Lawyers are ok too. I just want to know where to file my complaint... and where it will be prosecuted.
Thanks , Jonnie

2007-01-30 13:44:56 · 9 answers · asked by Jonnie 4

I belived in my observation that one of the hospital i came across is overbilling and try to collect extra money from person reciving services, , In short they accpeted conttractual amount from Insurance provider,That is one thing,
second one is One of the services recived by me about in 2005 while having private insurance , and all bill was taken care and settal prior to admiting in hospital and now to day I recived bill for extra amount,
3rd thing is , I was billedby third party for x amount without explantion for recent service under Social security A and B,, the lady send me amount due without explantion ececept day of servce, i called her she saidshe is not colection agency,, but billing , she refused me to give detail of statement. Now i recived statment ,, and one more statement while , I still have not recived statemnt for Govt, social security or other deligated agency how much i owed,, .. I am thinking and sense teeling me thereis some thing systemtic over charge going ON

2007-01-30 13:43:19 · 3 answers · asked by Nick 2

Telemarketers, credit card companies, etc.

There's one company that shows up as "Protel" on my caller ID and they are constantly calling, even after 6 pm. They called every half hour three times today (this company calls at least three times a day). I finally answered but there was a dead silence and then they hung up.

If someone does answer the next time, I just want to have the facts ready so that I could tell them to stop calling. If it IS illegal, is there proof?

2007-01-30 13:42:05 · 7 answers · asked by blank 4

There are truckloads of dead animals that shelters pack up like garbage. This happens and people know it. But God forbid...wait, no...people forbid that when it's ok to kill family pets, it's not ok to euthanize a child rapist. So why is it ok that we can kill other living creatures so much easier than human beings who may deserve it? Is it immoral to murder a murderer but it's ok to murder another innocent being just because they can't speak or be as smart as us? I wonder if there is anyone that finds it unfair how we treat our mother nature, when we have been endowed with so much evolutionary advantages at the top of the food chain. Are we really that un-responsible?

2007-01-30 13:41:15 · 19 answers · asked by coldreception 2

if it was your choice to send prison inmates to go fight the war in Iraq would you do it?
why or why not?
who really cares if an inmate dies...

2007-01-30 13:40:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 13:34:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous