Law & Ethics - February 2007

So lets say a "person " picked a fight.Swung first and in return one of the persons grabbed a knife and puctured the "person" in his upper torso.Now the the person is in county jail and has a 2nd court date?What is going to happen and is there any thing I can do to help this person?This is his 1st offense.Please help,I need all the positive feedback possible.Thx and god bless.

2007-02-01 03:49:05 · 5 answers · asked by Butterflied 3

I recently bought a packet of cheddar cheese from ASDA. When I got it home, I was horrified to discover that the cheese was a "product of new zealand".

While the government with one hand tax people heavily for flying off for their holidays, the import of cheese to the other side of the world is considered economically viable enough for them to get cheese from New Zealand, fly it accross the world to Scotland, and even then, it's still the cheaper than cheese from this country.

If air transport is so environmentally damaging, then surely we can make do with cheese from this country.

2007-02-01 03:46:22 · 8 answers · asked by ewanspewan 4

i want to know what is the canadien law about driking alcohol during pregnancy? what could be the punishment? is the mother could go to the jail? and also for how many dayz?

2007-02-01 03:34:51 · 8 answers · asked by Lima C 1

In 2004 I caught my second felony possesion charge. I recieved a 4 month treatment program and 18 months probation for my crime. I completed the 4 month treatment program and another 4 months of probation. That left me with 10 months on my probation But I started getting high and screwed up my drops for the probation officer. He gave me a chance to clean up my act and I didn't take it. I was supposed to drop clean but I couldn't stop using. So I made the stupid descision of drinking a substance that was supposed to help me drop clean but only wound up getting detected. So my probation officer violated me for 3 dirty drops and said the 3rd was alterated. I was terrified of going to jail while still using, so I went on the run and have been running since November 2005.
I'm in a program now and have been clean and free of drugs since April 2006. I have paperwork that will back that up . Does anyone think a jugde will show some mercy? Serious answers only. This is in Illinois.

2007-02-01 03:19:21 · 7 answers · asked by stil runnin 1

theier two children in question one i have an the other my ex has i didnt want child support from her but she's so mean that in return i gave her the house and got an apt. and gave her the car and bank savings i m just dont believe in being mean but her however has been so mean to me selling the house and up and moved leaving our son without contact with her and his brother and get this she filed for me to pay child support....i refused not to be ugly to my child at all....it her way of controling me all over again...both children have trust funds set up for the future and life ins. she cashed mines and my sons in thats with her.....i cant even efford a lawery so the advice i get seems to be double standard from public defenders....telling me just dont pay child support and the judge will automatically drop your parental rights.....that didnt happen instead the court went after my licens and taxes now were taking public transportation and i dont kn ow what to do ...! help

2007-02-01 03:13:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please let me know your thoughts? Should councils be able to sell off sports fields to build houses? If you do agree with the following statement please follow the link to number 10’s website and sign up http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/playingfields/

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to prevent the selling of any land currently used for sports. We believe that sports fields should be classified in the same way as national parks”

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/playingfields/

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2007-02-01 03:12:21 · 6 answers · asked by www.4psmarketing.com 1

police dept said no as long as they do not remove anything.my son caught boy hand in grandmothers mail box stoped and confronted boy boy states no english my son slaps the boy boy gets asault charges on my son yet he is held responsible for his actions the boy is not although his actions caused the actions of my son .18 mounths probation & 215.00 fine for stoping a theif from stealing his grand mothers ss check. not justice to me .

2007-02-01 03:10:49 · 10 answers · asked by quincey j 1

When a magistrate makes a decision is it what has to happen or is there yet another step?? We saw magistrate in custody matter 2 weeks ago. They called this morning and said decision is beign mailed out today. But when I check the online docket this is what it says:
"REPORT OF MAGISTRATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON PETITIONER'S "
Is what he says only a recomendation or do the parties HAVE to do what it says?!?! I'm confused now. Please help, any personal experience, professional input, or even just thoughts?

2007-02-01 03:10:19 · 2 answers · asked by Betsy 7

I have the license plate number of the car that did it. My license plate is all bent and crumbled because of the impact. What should I do?

2007-02-01 03:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I refuse to have my signature digitally saved by the state in a db, that is just wrong!

2007-02-01 02:52:26 · 5 answers · asked by mishelh 2

2007-02-01 02:52:23 · 18 answers · asked by Maria B 1

I think I may be getting over charged for rent. How do I go about finding out if this is true?

2007-02-01 02:49:04 · 5 answers · asked by cleotis 1

HILLARY 2003: There is a very easy way to prevent anyone from being put into harm's way, that is for Saddam Hussein to disarm. And I have absolutely no belief that he will. I have to say that this is something I've followed for more than a decade. If he were serious about disarming, he would have been much more forthcoming. I ended up voting for the resolution after carefully reviewing the information, intelligence that I HAD available, talking with people whose opinions I TRUSTED, tried to discount the political or other factors that I didn't believe should be in any way a part of this decision. I would love to agree with you, but I CAN'Tbased on MY OWN understanding and assessment of the situation.

2007-02-01 02:44:45 · 14 answers · asked by MRJERK715 2

2007-02-01 02:44:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true people can be charged for an ambulance after an accident? If so why and under what circumstances do these charges come into effect

2007-02-01 02:40:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

does the government have the right to tell us that we can't take our own lives

2007-02-01 02:40:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a mother of 4 boys ages now are 18 he has graduated and moved out on his own...then i have a 16 yr old son soon to be 17 then i have a 14 yr old son soon to be 15 then a 13 yr old son soon to be 14. my ex left us back in nov 1996 i had the children in my custody ever since....when he left i told him i was keeping custody of the boys so he told me fine and then i said about going for child support he told me if i did that then he would give up all his rights to the boys i didnt know the law so i thought he could then so i said fine cause i didnt want to be the blame for him not being in his kids life so i asked him what he could afford he said 50 aweek so he paid that when he did for 10 1/2 yrs till may 2006 i sued him for child support then he turned around and sued me for full custody ....none of our sons wants to live with him . he left his 2nd wife back in 2004 she was 5 months pregnant and they also have a 2 yr old son at that time .he went to a bar and never went home ...he left her for his new gf. well they live in a 3 bedroom well the gf has a son and a daughter the son is 10 the little girl is 6 they sleep in the same room the other women is a stranger she is handicapped living in the 3rd bedroom he has no rooms for my sons they sleep on the floor and couches . i have to go by the custody agreement made from 1997 when he left ,the kids were toddlers they do not want this set up no more . i have legal services tellin me i can not change this arrangement cause he is sueing me for full custody. well we went to a modified hearing we were both ordered to pay 1050 i paid he didnt he asked the judge to give him 6 months to come up with it which will take us to april 2007 ..since then he had moved from his 2 bedroom in new phila .to a three bedroom four blocks from where we live the boys asked me to do something about the visitation they only want to see him now on a saturday from like 9 to 6pm . i am being told by alot of ppl the kids will get to talk to the judge for my ex is telling the boys he has already won and they will be living with him and they have no choice? what do you think ? is it true?

2007-02-01 02:37:43 · 9 answers · asked by tinalee1972 1

Do you believe that censoring television, movies, music, etc. (publicly viewed, not privately owned -- cds or movies that are bought) is unconstitutional, or do you believe that it's protecting our younger children from sex, violence, and vulgarity?

Please, tell me your thoughts on the matter.

2007-02-01 02:32:19 · 11 answers · asked by Bella Luna 1

2007-02-01 02:16:22 · 6 answers · asked by jenny555 1

I struck a deal with someone to purchase X amount of units for X amount each. I gave 25% of sale price as deposit & the very next day I canceled the order as I found he was charging me a lot. He said I cancelled on time before he placed the order & agreed to return my deposit. 3 months later I am still trying to get my money back, he ignores my calls,ignores emails. So finally I filed with the small claims court. What are my chances of getting my money back & what chances do I have of loosing the case?I have the original signed purchase order by both parties stating that I paid 25% deposit & the rest will need to be paid upon delivery of goods. That is all that I have. I appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Arshish

2007-02-01 02:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by arshishb 2

A professiona person was docked pay and [on salary] for a day for being sick[north carolina]is this legal and do you have a location of the law[what paragraph]

2007-02-01 02:01:15 · 7 answers · asked by JERRY W 1

if a sex offender was jailed, where would you put him, in a cell of his own, or with other prisoners

2007-02-01 01:54:43 · 10 answers · asked by truebrit 2

My cousin's ex husband is on the registry of convicted sex offenders. At their court hearing last week he was granted joint custody of their 9 month old. I don't understand why a judge would do this. How can my cousin have this thrown out of court?This man molested his own daughter yet was given another chance with this child. It doesn't make sense.

2007-02-01 01:43:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The health care system in the United States is in trouble. Many people can't afford insurance or go to the doctor. Many bankruptcies are the cause of health care cost. Something really needs to be done in the United States to improve our health care.

2007-02-01 01:42:01 · 10 answers · asked by ♫Rock'n'Rob♫ 6

i've told council in writing i am on holiday.if they stick it to my door,will it be classed as served before i get back.the time scale is important to my arrangements for my next house.
i am on introductary tenancy,if i miss a 2 weekly payment for rent,
i breach my agreement.i claimed for housing benefit.the benefit dpt took 4 weeks to proccess the claim. i'm now technically in arrears, they are now trying to serve the order.
i had to go on holiday(in hiding)to try to dodge it for a while.
i think it all started because i made a complaint about a council official refusing to supply me with app for housing and tho local ombudsman overturned his decision.

2007-02-01 01:37:27 · 5 answers · asked by boon431@btinternet.com 1

someone told my 12 year old at school that there is a billionare refusing to pay federal taxes is it true?

How can I find a law stating that we most pay it?

So I can show my son it is a law?

I pay them but this is first time I hear about this topic.
Thanks

2007-02-01 01:32:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 01:29:36 · 4 answers · asked by IDZ94U 1

Your next of kin can have this done even though you have NOT consented to have your organs donated!

2007-02-01 01:27:43 · 8 answers · asked by Deana 4

I have mixed thoughts about abortion. killing a baby. the rights of a citizen. etc. etc. what do you think. what proof do u have that withstand that and explain more. try to convince me ;)
PS: i'm not pregnant or anything. its just a curious, political, civli question....

2007-02-01 01:27:26 · 12 answers · asked by ♥PurePoison♥ 3

2007-02-01 01:25:46 · 4 answers · asked by ebillar 1