Law & Ethics - February 2007

My Mother has dementia Alzheimer's. She receives a state pension, Attendance Allowance and Income Support. How much is she legally allowed to save before this effects her benefits?

My sister also has an illness. She receives Incapacity Benefit and DLA (mobility; lower rate; care; middle rate) She recieves no IS as she lives with me and Mum. How much is she legally allowed to save before this effects her benefits?

I recieve IS and Carer's allowance. How much can I save before affecting benefits?

Please email me if you wish. Thank you.

2007-02-16 05:31:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently my car got hit - backed into. The person who did it drove off, but i know them, and they called me a few minutes after it happened. I was not in my car at the time, so i didn't realize they hit me until after it happened. I live in the state of Minnesota. I've researched a little and by law they did commit the crime of "Hit and Run" but what is the punishment for that crime? How much could they be charged? The damage on my car was about 15000.

2007-02-16 05:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by ME!!!! 3

I was bored and got on an SMS service called lovesoulmate.com and I know it charged me once, but when i pushed the back buttonn to clear my number, it sent me another pin number as if I asked for the infor again! The number and email are fully automated and I need to talk to a real person Any suggestions on how I can reach them?

2007-02-16 05:13:30 · 3 answers · asked by Meyori B 2

all right. heres how my unorthodox questions work. they do not give my stance or anything, however, i'm gonig to provide 3 valid points for each side (con. and liberal) and whichever side you choose to side with refute the opposite points. I. E. if i said 1. i like watermelon because then you would say no, you do not like watermelon because
PLEASE do not say "i agree with these points!" unless you are also refuting the opposite side's points. thank you!
Liberal (saying yes we should, a change)
1. I.I. threaten our economy, providing cheap labor and taking jobs away from hardworking americans
2. it's completely feasible to make a wall along the border of mexico/US
3. there are already too many I.I. in the US, we will be the victim of overpopulation!
Conservative:
1. Just because they aren't born in the US, we're going to deny them he right to live in this wonderful country?
2. So much trouble, with the wall and security legal immigrants may get blocked out.
3. many II don't have money!!

2007-02-16 05:08:08 · 13 answers · asked by Neferiel 3

The other day i got into a fight with some dude over money they apparently owe my dad. He swung first and we both started brawling. I'm sixteen he's 43, but he still hit me first. I gave him a beat down, and sent him to the hospital. In doing this, i found out i fractured his spine and there is a small chance he might not be able to walk again. His family insists he started the fight and i shouldn't feel responsible, but there's that feeling of guilt in the pit of my stomach and i don't know what to do about it. Do you?

2007-02-16 05:05:35 · 15 answers · asked by Ryan B 2

2007-02-16 05:03:17 · 12 answers · asked by vanshika 1

I signed a contract with this company thay they would send me checks, and I keep 10% of the money, but the quicker I get them cashed, the quicker I will recieve more checks. Carol Gilroy was prompt in sending me emails, but after I recv. my first check for over 2800.00, I deposited in my bank account, and now that the check is from a closed account which I found out by copying all of the bank information, and calling the bank. This Carol woman hasnt responded to any of my emails. I want to get my money back, I am sure this is a con job, I am not sure if anyone knows how to get to the bottom of it, and how to hold them accountable, they just cant give out fraudulent checks, or have people send fraudulent checks to other people to cash, and now my account is going to spiral out of control.

2007-02-16 05:00:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

all right. heres how my unorthodox questions work. they do not give my stance or anything, however, i'm gonig to provide 3 valid points for each side (con. and liberal) and whichever side you choose to side with refute the opposite points. I. E. if i said 1. i like watermelon because... then you would say no, you do not like watermelon because...
PLEASE do not say "i agree with these points!" unless you are also refuting the opposite side's points. thank you!
now then:
Liberal first.
1. people should be allowed to follow their own hearts
2. State/gov should have no right to meddle in people's love lives
3. if the church can decide this, what about atheists and other religions? we're going to make a law based on majority?
Conservative:
1. Many religions say things about not associating sexually with the opposite gender. are we going to oppose our religion?
2. Underpopulation, if too many gay couples get together
3. it's simply wrong...are opposite-sex marriages going to be threatened?

2007-02-16 04:58:32 · 21 answers · asked by Neferiel 3

2007-02-16 04:57:57 · 22 answers · asked by l 1

I know of one that knows the ID name and must know the password to have the info he has. How do they do that? Without a court order.

2007-02-16 04:57:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

fairbanks capital while in court on class action and w social security an other mortgage comp doing refi they still forclosed on my home saying i didnt have homeowners ins i bought a years worth befor bought the home and the told me they would cancel the 3rd auction date but sold it any way and did not notifie me i was notiefied by the new owner the lady that did my loan in the first place it sold for 250. i bought not even a full year before for 268. i owed 191. on it put 72thous down cash and two days before auction appraised at 410. i had 5 days to leave w my children been in the streets since need someones help please tired of bein homeless and lost everything the new owner threw all my belongings in the dumps including my twin daughters remains how much sicker can one be everything i worked for for 22 years my home business my home my kids home thier baby stuff and all my daufgrt memorial and even thier ashes even though the eviction papers said i had 15 days assaulted by owner.

2007-02-16 04:56:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The place that is torn was under a lot of tension and and it is kind of hard to pull them together to put back in place. I need something that will bond the 2 pieces back into place un noticeable from the backside in which people cannot see

2007-02-16 04:49:04 · 1 answers · asked by Talking Hat 6

I'm considering purchase a firearm. However I would like to know legal issue. I've always hear people tell me if I shoot to stop or kill someone, always shoot twice.

So if I shoot someone twice. Will this be consider as murder or self defense?

Keep in mind I'm deaf so it's not like I'll be able to communication or hear people yell if anything happen.

2007-02-16 04:48:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-16 04:46:07 · 6 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7

I have bad credit. Would they fire me even though I recently graduated from college and have bad credit? I need this job in order to turn my situation around. It is a fairly new and somewhat small company. (if that helps) What should I do if they bring this up?? Thanks!!!

2007-02-16 04:41:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

In your opions what is the purpose of moving into a sober house and what goals should you have while living in one?

2007-02-16 04:39:43 · 4 answers · asked by sackman95 3

My brother has been in prison for 11 years, he had a daughter that was born just before he was sentenced. He has tried to maintain a relationship with his daughter, my mother and I taking her to visit as much as possible. Her mother decided a couple years ago that she did not want them to have any more contact with each other, after her and my brother got into an argument on the phone. Since then, my niece has only talked to her father on the phone once or twice and had no more visits with him. Now I have learned that my niece's mother has filed papers in South Dakota to have my brother's parental rights terminated, presumably so my niece can be adopted by her step-father. My brother is serving a 16 year sentence for drug dealing, the mother of his daughter also did 2 years for accessory to drug dealing while she was pregnant. Does she have any grounds to deny him visitiation or terminate his rights to his daughter?

2007-02-16 04:38:18 · 5 answers · asked by jesswilkins 1

I am involved in a court case that basically comes down to she says one thing happened, she says another thing happened. How is this going to play an affect on the jury and what is the usual outcome in cases like this?

2007-02-16 04:35:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need the link to read about class Y felony's. Even if they stopped using the term.

2007-02-16 04:35:29 · 5 answers · asked by silent_shadows23 2

I would really like to hear from some people from China or close by as to what the truth might be. In the US, there is a lot of controversy over this issue as a human rights violation, and I would really like to skip all the newspapers and other biased sources, and hear the truth.

Thank you.

2007-02-16 04:33:38 · 3 answers · asked by Sterling 3

2007-02-16 04:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by Manda 2

im hurt bad!!!! ive been crying ever sense i found out!!!!!!

2007-02-16 04:27:01 · 3 answers · asked by snooteriffic 1

i've been living with my boyfriend for the past 4 months and he's ready to get married.( i'm 17 and live in Texas)but my parents won't sign papers saying we can get married. could i get married at the age of 17. ( my 18th b-day is in October)

2007-02-16 04:24:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

After long consultations with our lawyers we came to the conclusion that rent-a-baby idea was not feasible. However we are planning to open a business now where we will rent puppies to desperate single guys so they can meet girls that are walking their dogs in parks. Do you think that could be legal?

2007-02-16 04:22:33 · 11 answers · asked by Rona9 2

I am seeking clarification..... My life long friend has a problem infection and has been operated on at least six times in thirty years. The infection never heals and ozzes puss almost daily. At least one day a week he spends the day soaking to relieve presure and release the puss. He is sore the few days prior and for a day afterwards. The jobs he has tried have not worked for him or the employer he is just not dependable. on a day when his puss is not running out his back side you would think he looks employable and he needs some money to get him by....What are his options?

2007-02-16 04:16:08 · 5 answers · asked by Pablo 6

He found this dumb police scanner while he was dumpster diving weeks ago, now all he does is listen to it.

He thinks the cops don't respond quickly enough to the calls, and that he could do better.

He is also obsessed with Superheros like Batman and Spiderman.

He's getting really whacked out, and was even more inspired when he saw this story on the news:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,252107,00.html

I'm really worried he will put on a mask & take to the streets himself any day now.

He's 30 years old, lives a stable life, no history of psychiatric illness, what is going on here?

What should I do?

2007-02-16 04:13:46 · 10 answers · asked by Reserved 6

Law provied three common remedies. Which is not one
1.Paying money damages
2. Being subject to court in junction
3.Going to jail or prision
4. Turing over all of ones personal property to the state.

All of the following are required for a legal contract. Which is not required?
1. Both parties enter the agreement willingly.
2. That some evidence of an agreement exists
3.That both parties stand to benfit equally from the agreement
4. That the agreement is supported by some form of consideration

Which of the following is usually not a valid defense to charge of negiclence?
1.The plantiff actually suffered no injurty
2. The plantiff knew of the risk inherent in the situation and freely assumed that risk
3. The planiftt contributed to the sitution through her or his neglicence
4. The defendandt did not foresee the risks and inherent in the situation

2007-02-16 04:13:15 · 2 answers · asked by Marcus Aldrige 1

The republics sponsored the bill and passed it on their watch while funding 0% of the wall.

They are worthless, they didn't take care of the 2007 budget on their watch either, just keep passing the buck to those that have a brain.

2007-02-16 04:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

She can't move... bad car accident... a stranger walked by her room and found her in horrible condition... it took someone another 30 minutes to come take care of her!!!! Im sooooo irrate!!! Im in another State at the moment ... I need HELP ASAP!! Please!

2007-02-16 04:02:36 · 7 answers · asked by Kitten2 6

Do I need an attorny to get a supeana for tax record? My ex refuses to give me the info and I can not ask his employer, for he is him employer. He has 2 kids with me and I need to modify child support. He does not see either kids and I have to keep taking him back to court just so he will pay his portion of the medical bills. What what is my best bet to get a copy of his W-2's.

2007-02-16 04:02:35 · 4 answers · asked by angelatheart101 1