Law & Ethics - March 2007

On October 19th 2006 My solicitor sent me a copy of a letter from my wifes solicitor saying it was for my attention. There were several things in the letter that I did not understand so I phoned my solicitor for some clarification. I was told that someone would call me back later that day but no one did. I repeated the request the next day and the same thing happened. Over the course of the next 4 weeks I phoned a further 3 times plus sending a letter with my concerns written down. It is now March 6th and I still have not been contacted in any way. Is this the normal way of things for solicitors?. It is the first time I have had any experience of solicitors. I would have thought that 5 phone calls backed up by a letter would warrant some kind of reply.

2007-03-06 06:55:51 · 6 answers · asked by hughdobbs1 2

Ok, here's 1 for you, we often hear or read about someone being 'unlawfully killed' what is meant by unlawful killing? and is there such a thing as 'lawful killing'?

2007-03-06 06:50:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I lived on a street with terraced houses and everyone parks on the roadside outside their houses and parking is very limited. Someone (I don't think it is one of our neighbours) has left a small trailer there. It is not attached to a vehicle and the number plate stuck on it, is hand written on paper with blue marker pen. Is it legal to leave it there with no car attached? It is really causing a parking problem and no one has been near it for days. Is there any way I can have it removed?

2007-03-06 06:48:31 · 9 answers · asked by Jo H 4

I just discovered that my roomate took money that I gave her for bills, spent the money, and didn't pay the bills for that month. Obviously this is not a person I want to continue living with. I don't necessarily want to go through with police or courts if I don't have to, I just want her to pay the bill and leave. We live in an apartment and my name is on the lease but hers is not. It's a 1-year lease. What exactly is her legal standing? When I tell her to get out, how much time do I legally have to give her? I have seen some sites on the web that say 10 days is legal in Philly if you give written notice, but that seemd to be from landlord to tenant, and I wasn't sure what I could do myself. I want to be sure that I do everything correctly so that she really does legally have to leave when I say. Does anyone know the laws, and please cite some sources so I can check it out myself as well. Thanks!

2007-03-06 06:47:53 · 2 answers · asked by cay_damay 5

I had an ear infection recently, the doctor prescribed these ear drops to be used at room temperature, I asked him repeatedly how to do that, and he said, "You'll know when they are at room temperature". I had accidently left them out in the car, where they were almost frozen, so I microwaved them for a minute, drip drip, now I SCALDED my ear drum,

What should I do? ... I can't afford to go to ER to have this taken care of.

I am in pain... who is to blame - the Dr? He did not answer my repeated questions ... Who will pay for this? The pharmacy - instructions how to heat were not clear enough?

2007-03-06 06:47:39 · 12 answers · asked by Reserved 6

My friend did not go to court when he was supposed to. We looked on-line and it says he has a bench warrant and that his bond status is "estreated". What exactly does that mean and what can he do to fix it? It also says CAB AMT/500. What does that mean? I know I just asked this question, but I decided to re-phrase it since the answers weren't helping me. Thanks!

2007-03-06 06:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by punky brewster 3

2007-03-06 06:32:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is midnight in Tokyo. Downtown streets are filled with pedestrians, strollers abound in the park, bicycles sit unchained on the street, many front doors are unlocked, and children under eight years of age are even seen riding alone on the subway. As much of a culture shock as this may be to a visitor from the United States, an additional surprise comes the next morning when virtually no crimes are reported. Tokyo has the lowest rates of murder, rape, robbery, and theft of any major city in the world. A comparison of crime rates in the United States and Japan per 100,000 inhabitants shows that the United States has about six times as many serious crimes. Yet Japan has fewer police officers per capita: 1 for every 557 residents, compared with 1 for every 357 residents in the United States.
Why is there so little crime there?
Do you trust the police in your community as much as the Japanese do their police? Why or why not?

2007-03-06 06:29:13 · 3 answers · asked by xraytech75 2

2007-03-06 06:22:02 · 4 answers · asked by oldschoolaces 1

like what is the procedure to take a weapon with you when you are travelling by an aeroplane.

2007-03-06 06:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by aditya 1

A 19-year-old Saudi woman who was kidnapped, beaten and gang raped by seven men who then took photos of their victim and threatened to kill her, was sentenced under the country's Islamic-based law to 90 lashes for the "crime" of being alone with a man not related to her.

The woman is appealing to Saudi King Abdullah to intervene in the controversial case.

"I ask the king to consider me as one of his own daughters and have mercy on me and set me free from the 90 lashes," the woman said in an emotional interview published Monday in the Saudi Gazette.

"I was shocked at the verdict. I couldn't believe my ears. Ninety lashes! Ninety lashes!" the woman, identified only as "G," told the English-language newspaper.

Five months after the harsh judgment, her sentence has yet to be carried out, "G" said she waits in fear every day for the phone call telling her to submit to authorities to carry out her punishment.

Lashes are usually spread over several days. About 50 lashes are given at a time.

2007-03-06 06:08:56 · 13 answers · asked by mamadixie 7

A man is wrongfully charged and convicted of murder. He is given a life sentence. He served 15 years in federal penitentuary. This week, new DNA evidence proves that he had no connection to the murder, but, in fact, the DNA belongs to another man who, not only committed the murder, but committed suicide 2 years ago. There is no way to bring the perpetrator to justice for he is no longer living. What do you feel is the fair thing to do regarding compensation for an individual who has been falsely accused, convicted, and sentenced for a crime that he never committed? Just simply setting him free is not enough. What about his name?, His marriage that failed? His children that grew up without him?, His career?. What are your thoughts?

2007-03-06 06:07:51 · 6 answers · asked by POOHBEAR 2

My friend was unable to go to court, and when we looked on-line at his case, it says "estreat". Whats that? Next to warrant, it says BW. Whats that? What does all this mean?

2007-03-06 06:02:36 · 3 answers · asked by punky brewster 3

2007-03-06 05:58:01 · 3 answers · asked by HS 1

In the United States abortion is legal. If a pregnant mother is killed the murder can be charged with two murders. This is inconsistant. It should either be legal to kill a fetus or it should be a crime. How can it be both?

2007-03-06 05:48:37 · 9 answers · asked by gerafalop 7

Should the law be interpreted literally or should we make anagrams and divine what they mean by way of the magic 8 ball?

2007-03-06 05:48:06 · 3 answers · asked by rulebyfiat75 1

I had a series of tests performed, for allergies, and I must say that I'm unhappy with the results. In truth, I doubt the validity in that the results state that I'm allergic to various things which really have no noticable affect on me when I'm around them.

I've already payed some $50 in copayments and appear to have another bill headed my way that's over $300. Fortunately my health insurance picked up most of the tab, otherwise the bill would've been over $1,800.

Do I have any recourse for contesting the bill, outside of court?

2007-03-06 05:43:56 · 3 answers · asked by Wee Bit Naughty 3

2007-03-06 05:41:59 · 1 answers · asked by thaaetromn_phoenix 1

2007-03-06 05:30:27 · 3 answers · asked by lip11 3

i am from derby and recently finished my law degree, but cannot fund myself while i do my LPC, was wondering if anybody new of any companies that will sponsor you while you work for them to pay it back in the midlands area uk?

2007-03-06 05:29:31 · 5 answers · asked by derbyboy 2

2007-03-06 05:26:23 · 6 answers · asked by Christina G 2

Hi. Last month I got a notification that I owed $40 to click2pay for a poker account. I acknowledged that fact and replied to the company asking in which ways I am available to pay. I have multiple E-mails stating this fee, and then just today they E-mailed me another statement(same settlement number) that had the original $40 and then two $50 fees along with surcharges adding up to $200. I called them and they said it just happened to appear today and they don't know why. It was dated for January 3 and 4, and both from a poker site I do not know. They won't reverse it and say I need to file a police report. Should I file it or is there business trying to soak me dry??? I don't get it.

There is a very small chance my account was fradulently being used, but even so, why wouldn't that charge have showed up on any of the previous statements they sent me?

2007-03-06 05:20:37 · 2 answers · asked by big_j_gizzy 4

I just watched the montel show and he said spanking is illegal in all states. Can someone please give me a link to where I can find this in writing? Thank you.

2007-03-06 05:17:08 · 15 answers · asked by KT 1

i do think marijuana should be legal. its a natrual plant not some plant u grow by yor self. if people want to prohibit mary jane there dum. they can one day have an illness where to the only thing that can cure them is mary jane but they cant use it because they want to prohibit it. if marijuana is so bad to the point to where u cant us it for medical use because people use it with a wrong purpose then why dont gov take cigarretts and cigars tobacco and all that drugs for getting high off the counter? im just saying that mary jane should be like any other drug on the counter? its just the way i see it i dont know about you

2007-03-06 05:16:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello, I'm doing research for a book, in which a woman discovers a baby alive in a dumpster. I'd like to know if anyone can tell me the legal procedures for a case like this, in terms of finding the parent. For example, who takes care of the child in the meantime (Child services, foster home, hospital, what?) and how an investigation to find the mother and/or father would be carried out. In terms of the investigation, I don't need anything too specific, but some knowledge on it is necessary and my sifting through the Internet hasn't turned up much to go on. Thanks!

2007-03-06 05:14:56 · 2 answers · asked by Chark Finn 2

when I die, I do not want to spend one dime on disposing of my body. Is this possible? if not, what is the cheapest way? donate to science? or what? Does being a veteran help? City dump is fine with me.

2007-03-06 05:11:11 · 3 answers · asked by schmidt50401 3

Is this legal? if not what legislation says that it is not allowed? can an injunction be served by the courts preventing other parents from publishing such pictures?

2007-03-06 05:09:48 · 7 answers · asked by rjread04 1

invasion of privacy? you can really see the shape of the human body in its glorious form.

2007-03-06 05:09:27 · 8 answers · asked by Lola 5

I am starting a website about UK television programs and channels and would like to be able to capture screenshots of them. Could anyone guide me as to what the legal side is??? It would be a pain to have to go to every channel i wanted (many) and ask all of their permissions

2007-03-06 05:03:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw it on the news a few nights ago... He said that they would soon change smoking in restuarants and bars... My point is if Gay people can get married, and the KKK still have rallies in Austin, why can't I smoke a damn cig?

2007-03-06 05:02:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous