Law & Ethics - January 2007

If you have a 401k and you are illegal in this country, will it affect you in the future when you are trying to use this money. My company is interested in starting 401k but one employ is illegal can he have a 401k and be ok with it in the long run.

2007-01-06 16:06:34 · 3 answers · asked by juan 1

my friend was at a bar and some guys were raising a huge ruckus getting drunk and acting like *******. They were trying to jump people and my body so happened to be one of those people he got his jaw broke and severly hurt by three guys. They caught the guys, but my question is can he sue the bar, they knew about this and didnt call the police, warn my friend, or do anything to help. Now hes stuck with thousands in medical bills isnt that neglegence on their part the bar, also the bas was in kansas if that helps

2007-01-06 15:52:02 · 13 answers · asked by phenom 2

I know a local courthouse has one up, but it's a government building. Is it normal, or pretty much OKAY for other stores and buildings to do, as well as "fine" a person who spits on their property?

2007-01-06 15:50:10 · 8 answers · asked by huynh_hh 2

In 1979, Gannett Co. v. DePasquale, the Supreme Court ruled that criminal defendants could waive their rights to public and thereby bar the public and press from the courtroom. Although the majority of the Supreme Court judges supported this decision, a minority of the judges, led by Harry Blackmun, wrote a strongly worded disagreement. They carefully examined the history of the right to a public trial and found no basic for the majority holding that there exists a right to compel a private trial.

2007-01-06 15:41:12 · 3 answers · asked by Help 1

Today, I was driving and there was a traffic light that was yellow so I stopped. There was a police officer behind me and he almost rear-ended my car. Then he gave me a hard time saying that the light was yellow and I should not have stopped "I almost hit you!" But I say he was the one who was wrong for not leaving a car length between his car and mine....tailgating...following too close. I don't think there's a law that says you can't stop at a yellow light but I'm sure there's a law about following too close. What do you think?

2007-01-06 15:30:07 · 6 answers · asked by tas211 6

it is more addictive than Marijuana and some other drugs....instead of the warnings on each pack, dont u think it is best to tag it illegal?

2007-01-06 15:15:51 · 29 answers · asked by bea 4

I'm in a college apartment...so I don't have much of a choice on who I am partnered up with as a roommate. I noticed he had some illegal things laying around one day, and I was wondering if that could somehow get ME in trouble. I don't want to just rat him out because he hasn't been THAT big of a doochebag lately (he was in the past though). I was thinking if he did somehow end up getting caught with it...he could turn around and say it was mine! i'm worried. What should I do?

2007-01-06 15:12:53 · 15 answers · asked by rrossorr 3

What do you think of this? (pregnancy, religion, and assault)?
A friend of mine just got out of the hospital. Earlier today, she was helping a friend move out of her parent's house. The mother found out she was moving in with 'a couple of witches' and pushed my pregnant friend into a wall. She went into labor, and was rushed to the hospital. Luckily, they stoped it. She is only 7 months along. They want to press charges, but the officers said that they didnt have a case.
Any ideas on what she can do, or what I can do to help?

2007-01-06 14:57:11 · 4 answers · asked by TiGeR 4

I am getting sick of all the 'young adults' trying to scam money out of me and the community with their lame 'out of gas' stories. In some large mall parking lots I have been asked by three separate girls claiming to be out of gas with no money. It is illegal to conduct themselves in this manner and I want to know EXACTLY which California law they are breaking. I've been asked for money for gas, bus tickets, food, and rent! I'm just sick of it because I want to be a good citizen and help a neighbor in need, but after the first girl scammed $5 from me for gas (I didn't really believe her then either but hoped for the best), I lost the good samaritan in me. I didn't realize that this was a generational thing for these kids. JUST SAY NO to beggers of any kind, and if you are one of these kids please write and tell me how you got the idea to scam your fellow citizen...and try to recall the story of the boy who cried wolf (if you can read). How do others deal with these kids?

2007-01-06 14:55:01 · 2 answers · asked by johnetough 1

Scenerio:

Mom loses custody of child because of a neglect of a dependent charge. Son becomes a ward of the state. Son is placed in state-approved foster care. Son runs away, mom helps harbor him to a different state. (3 state lines, mind you).

What can she be charged with?

2007-01-06 14:53:36 · 2 answers · asked by BigMissle 3

I'm the attorney for defense and my client has been charged with attempted school bombing. The case is between her and the general public. One of the prosecution's witnesses is a boy who harrassed her and some evidence points to the fact that he might have set her up.

Am I allowed to, in the opening statement, talk about how the prosecution's witness may have set her up, or should I just focus on defending my client?

2007-01-06 14:50:35 · 7 answers · asked by fire 1

I'm 16 years old. I started dating this guy when i was 14 and he was 17. Which wasn't illegal at the time. But, we broke up, and now are wanting to date again. He is scared that he will get in trouble if we date because i'm 16, and he is now 19, turning 20 in a few months. My parents both approve. So will he get in trouble, or not? This is in Mississippi, by the way.
Thanks!

2007-01-06 14:35:56 · 12 answers · asked by ohsosweeto2 2

2007-01-06 14:28:27 · 8 answers · asked by Jesus Christ 1

If you are in arrears for child support. Owing at least 5000.00, but are paying now, will they take your income tax return to put towards the back child support?

2007-01-06 14:23:26 · 15 answers · asked by xxhollywoodxx69 1

Are there laws for landlords to have smoke detectors in all apartments? If so, refer me to that particular law.

2007-01-06 14:15:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

know that he has not taken my talking to him seriously. Now I feel I have no choice but to call the police the next time I am sure that drugs are in his room or that someone is here to purchase...by the way in this (glorious) state that I reside I CANNOT KICK HIM OUT...IT IS THE LAW... under 18 you cannot lock them out..for they have the right to break into the house w/o any charges being brought against them!! He is very disrespectful toward me and uses all laws against me....Now I feel it is time to put an end to this CRAP...and turn him in...I told him to keep the **** away from this house and he is just testing me...I did not like the idea and that is why I sternly told him to stop or I will turn him in or he needs to stop living here. thank you all for your numerous responses on my initial question!!!

2007-01-06 14:01:17 · 7 answers · asked by Dorothea h 1

I thought I could do it, but my neighbor caught me, after we had bet I could last longer than her. I lost what do I have to do?

2007-01-06 13:55:31 · 3 answers · asked by NinjaRacer 3

I thought that if you were arrested for anything that you had to be read your rights. The first time my daughter was arrested in Rockport, In, where her ex-father-in-law is the town jailer, she was arrested for pushing her ex-mother-in-law. They did not read her the miranda rights then. She is behind in her child suport, and although they take 40% of the gross of her paychecks, she was told to come down and see her little girl, not to worry about the child support. Well, you got it, she goes to see my little granddaughter, who has just talked to her mommy and expecting to see her, and they arrest for non-payment of child support. She was not read her rights again. Are you supposed to have your rights read to you in Indiana when you are arrested or is it just a tv thing?

2007-01-06 13:54:43 · 8 answers · asked by hespinoza47670 1

My fiance found out recently that his ex wife had told his children that he is not their biological father. He is wondering if he will have to keep paying child support if they are not, and what he will need to do to get them tested. He knows of fathers who have had to keep paying regardless. He is very upset and heartbroken, but does not want to remain a slave to his ex wife if he is not their father. Please advise if you have any insight or advice on where he can get some legal advice. Thanks!

2007-01-06 13:45:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 13:44:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 13:39:15 · 4 answers · asked by bigman 1

My daughter divorced a man in a small Indiana town. His father is the town jailer and works and fishes with the judge. His mother grown up with the judge and thinks nothing of calling him at home. I don't feel the judge should have heard the divorce case since he is friendly in and out of the courtroom with his family. And surprise, he got everything including their little girl. He then went around town telling everyone, he didn't want my granddaughter, he just took her to hurt my daugther. The final hearing took place on a day when traffic was banned in the 4 counties between here and there. When my daughter tried to get the hearing postponed she was told to bad, the locals are here. This has been going on for the last 3 years now and we could sure use some advice.

2007-01-06 13:36:14 · 9 answers · asked by hespinoza47670 1

The libelous material is online, not printed.

2007-01-06 13:33:30 · 3 answers · asked by doggafacia 2

We pay our FICA in taxes, and Medical, and Social Security and they don't. Don't you think we should send them all back? And why is it that an American Disabled citizen is turned down from collecting a medicaid card for one year after being accepted?
What are we doing here? And what is the answer?

2007-01-06 13:33:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 13:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by Denver_faithful 2

2007-01-06 13:26:24 · 5 answers · asked by JOHN A 1

2007-01-06 13:20:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its illegal to mail them or take them to another state but what about if you mail it within the same state as they were bought. Is it legal?

2007-01-06 13:18:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica P 2

"DNR" is a "do not recessitate" whats ethical. when asked they ask you about feeding tubes and antibiotics as well as the other regular DNR questions. the real question is knowing that you may have an incounter prior to surgery & agree to all DNR orders, is that the same as suicide?

2007-01-06 13:12:53 · 9 answers · asked by cher 2

anyone buy marijuana seeds online who lives in canada? did they get through, is it illegal? i know in the US you can't...

2007-01-06 12:57:34 · 3 answers · asked by whitelampshade 2