Law & Ethics - January 2007

Texas has been the biggest executioner since the death penalty was reinstated! As most of us know, those who have been executed can never be returned from the dead! That being the case, would you consider this before your final judgement on killing a person who may, very likely, be innocent?
By JEFF CARLTON, Associated Press Writer
46 minutes ago

DALLAS - In a case that has renewed questions about the quality of Texas justice, a man who spent 10 years behind bars for the rape of a boy has become the 12th person in Dallas County to be cleared by DNA evidence.

That is more DNA exonerations than in all of California, and more than in Florida, too. In fact, Dallas County alone has more such cases than all but three states — a situation one Texas lawmaker calls an "international embarrassment."

2007-01-19 09:18:01 · 16 answers · asked by cantcu 7

If an innocent person is convicted and sent to jail, he may lose years of his life before he is found innocent of the charges, IF he is ever found innocent.

However, if someone guilty of murder is found innocent, he is walking the streets and there is a high probability of him killing another innocent person.

So either way, there is a risk of an innocent person in danger. On one hand, you have an innocent person in jail; on the other hand, an innocent person may be murdered.

Which do you think is worse?

2007-01-19 09:06:57 · 13 answers · asked by I STILL hate hippies 2

I used to tend phones and drive for an agency that provided those sort of girls, and most lived in upscale apartments or condos, and nearly all were either stacking their earnings aside, going to college, very few putting it up their nose in coke.

2007-01-19 09:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by 21FRANK D 1

The evidence would ruin this persons career, life and possibly land him in jail. I'm so scared i cant sleep at nite.

2007-01-19 08:56:16 · 7 answers · asked by Lucy Lu 4

I want someone to attest some photocopies of originals. I have heard that a graduate can also attest. Is that right?

2007-01-19 08:55:31 · 2 answers · asked by enjoy 2

A friend has been told he will be sued because he had an (very short) affair with a married woman. The threat is that he will be financially punished. Is this possible under the law in South Carolina?

2007-01-19 08:32:14 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

a fathers teen age daughter got involved with an older known drug user and dealer. this guy got her severely hooked on drugs and the father could see it was killing his own daughter !!! after repeated attempts to keep them apart,he came to his final resort to protect his daughter. he shot and killed the drug dealer to save the life of his daughter !!! to my knowledge,you are allowed to use deadly force in order to protect yourself or family !! my opinion is---not guilty !!! remember it was the drug dealer or is daughter ?? your verdict please ????

2007-01-19 08:27:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 08:25:10 · 13 answers · asked by shrekster2 2

My husband has joint custody of his two children. The mother left CA to AZ to avoid childs support. Five years later, my husband files for child support, and this summer will be 3 years since she last saw her two kids.Child support finally caught up with her- and now she is paying. Granted, most people pay more that $200/month- because that is all she pays. We were recently informed that she will be getting kicked out of her rented home at the end of this month. She claimed that she can not afford child support, and asked my husband if he can take it away. She has been uninvolved in the kids lives. She also has a husaband, and four more children.

In an event she were to get kicked out, what is the likelyhood of my husband getting sole custody his two children? She can barely afford her four children now, and I know she will not be able to provide shelter, food, medical or whater the children need. How can we convince the judge?

2007-01-19 08:23:36 · 5 answers · asked by CuriousMama 1

twice, could you sue for slander when its proven not true?

2007-01-19 08:19:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 08:16:16 · 6 answers · asked by Brandy K 1

i need to find a good solicitor in the nottingham area who deal with suing social services and doctors (to do with the same problem.) cant go into to much but lets just say they put a bad name on my character and i need some legal advice to clear things. all info will be greatly appreciated, thanks all.

2007-01-19 08:12:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

About how much would it be to hire a Lawer?

2007-01-19 08:12:02 · 5 answers · asked by camicat 2

2007-01-19 08:04:57 · 8 answers · asked by mikie79 2

"In Re" - In Regards to
and
"RE" - Regarding

Just curious to see if anybody can help me differentiate these two. Thanks!

2007-01-19 07:59:45 · 4 answers · asked by johnmfsample 4

Hello guys I recently hired an attorney for the accident I had in freeway. she told me that I will charge you 30% if you win the case.
I am wondering how it works I had full coverage insurance on my car. What if I lose the case she even sends me to doctor to get therapy and they say we only charge you if you win the case. I am asking them what you will do if I lose and they say we are screwed then and we charge you nothing. Are they telling the truth or is there any hidden charges that they are not telling me about I appreciate you response in advance.

Additional Details

12 hours ago
I rear ended another car but the other cars driver was arrested by CHP not sure why probably drugs, or alcohol I asked this question before and people said never the less I am at fault. the other vehicle was stopped or going 10 miles/hr not sure why because it was 1 am and no traffic in freeway.

12 hours ago
ok if I win who is going to pay me money and for what. They gonna fix my car and pay my medical bills why pay cash to me? Attorney wants to get a share from what money?

2007-01-19 07:53:24 · 5 answers · asked by Mike 1

2007-01-19 07:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 07:49:10 · 4 answers · asked by boon431@btinternet.com 1

It seems you can't move anywhere safe anymore.

2007-01-19 07:48:29 · 10 answers · asked by Heather 2

why

2007-01-19 07:47:51 · 11 answers · asked by Koko Butta Kream 4

---if i owne a piece of property, that lies behind someone else, is there any legal way that i can force a wright of way for the power company to run power to my private land,to enable me to put in a dwelling. i have 5 acers,behind two other people. they refuse to let the power co. run electrical power to me. i have always been told that other people could not stop me from doing this. there is already a road to property,and an old homestead already there.the electricla poles already run along the public road,out in the fields that lie betwene my land and the existing power lines.i would say that it would take, no more than three ploes to run power to my property. if someone legal minded,or is a lawyer,would help i would reallybe greatful. thanks to anyone, or everyone who could help.!!!!!!! jimmyg

2007-01-19 07:40:44 · 5 answers · asked by jimmy g 4

Most Specifically, are the 60 college credits (a requirements for a NYC police officer) a requirement?

2007-01-19 07:36:26 · 4 answers · asked by Tyson 3

2007-01-19 07:32:38 · 3 answers · asked by Complicated 1

She must have listed me as either a reference or contact. I have received 5 calls from these folks - they were EXTREMELY rude when I told them to stop calling me as she does not and never has lived with me. Told them I consider their calls harassment since I have nothing to do with her finances (nor do we even live in the same state). Went through 3 people - was told that I would not be called any longer. As an aside, I told them that even if they were speaking to my daughter-in-law that these continuous calls would represent harassment. They informed me that they could call her every 2-3 days and not have it considered as harassment (by law). I honestly don't know all the details since I really don't discuss finances with my adult 'kids' BUT is that true?? What constitutes harassment by these folks? Thanks for any info.

2007-01-19 07:26:29 · 4 answers · asked by katydid 2

I got a mouthful of sharp plastic shards hidden in a bite from a frozen meal. Might I have a lawsuit?

2007-01-19 07:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by kitzandkaty 1

2007-01-19 07:12:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Donald Trump is being fined $1250.00 per day for displaying an American flag on his own resort.Sure he can afford it,that is beside the point.When in America did it become a crime to be patriotic?

2007-01-19 07:11:44 · 20 answers · asked by shrekster2 2

how many bears were illegally killed in the state of Wyoming last year?
God Bless!!!

2007-01-19 07:09:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We're attending an outdoor event (its an after race (running) party) and theres a note about strollers not being allowed in. Its quite a large space, not like people would are real crowded, we've been there before pre-kids so never noticed the stroller thing. Theres a childrens division - so its not like they are outlawing kids.There is a wheelchair division also and wheelchairs are obviously allowed. But since most infants cant walk, by that logic shouldnt strollers be allowed in.

2007-01-19 07:07:55 · 4 answers · asked by lillilou 7

How can people live with themselves when they do unethical things? Are they just thinking about their own butts? (e.g., illegal aliens stealing SS#s)

2007-01-19 07:01:50 · 1 answers · asked by Dizney 5