Law & Ethics - April 2007

elderly man 96 years old , leaves 5 houses to caretaker and 2 daughters 1/3 of property for each , reading of supposed will read by caretaker day of burial, the will was made less then 3 weeks before he died, the daughters are getting a lawyer the neighbors of the old man say the caretaker left the old man alone alot, had him drugged all the time do the daughter have a chance of putting this lady in jail for taking advantage of thi s old man. this man would pay lawyers to evict people from his homes why would he not pay a lawyer to make his will he always did things the legal way why not his will somthing fishy?????

2007-04-30 03:02:20 · 4 answers · asked by glo62 1

2007-04-30 02:19:22 · 6 answers · asked by Am 4

I saw a picture of her, and she should have been paying him.

2007-04-30 01:59:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a citation a month ago for a suspended license. I should never of gotten this, as the next day D.O.T, over the phone, admitted a clerical error and immediately reinstated my license and issued me a 40 dollar refund. I asked about court and they told me twice, we're going to take care of that, twice they told me this. (they were kind of sweating their mistake). Well last Tuesday I got to jail for a Bench Warrant for the court date i didn't go to??? I spent 44 hours there, missed two days of work and got sick for a citation I should've never received in the first place...what do you all think?

2007-04-30 01:40:18 · 7 answers · asked by bigpunkdrummer 3

Here is the scenario back in the 80’s Ireland was basically a third world nation they have completely turned it around now, they are a economic power in Europe how? In a nutshell they cut tariffs, cut corporate and personal income tax which attracted business and economic development.

Now Estonia a former Soviet republic is growing at 8.5% a year following basically the same formula, these are just a few ex of nations that has copied this formula, back in the Reagan era he cut tariffs, cut personal and corporate income tax and we saw the greatest economic boom in the US history, please no tired response about he increase the deficit, income to the US treasury actually doubled in that period the deficit was created by runaway spending mainly by a democratic congress.

Unfortunately this president has done the former but has not control spending and of course the democrats do what they do best, spend. Before anyone say Clinton balance the budget that was done after the republicans took over congress in 96 and controlled spending. Now here is the question for liberals and Democrats
If the formula has been shown to work very well here and in nations that have adopted it what is the logical reason for continually denying it? And why this insistence on wanting to
raise taxes even though it chokes economic growth.

2007-04-30 01:25:31 · 9 answers · asked by Ynot! 6

Well I been thinking of this for a few days now I knew the answer long time ago but can't remember the reason. So any one who knows please answer no bull please!!

2007-04-30 01:18:44 · 9 answers · asked by RuThLeSs R 1

I work in a jewellers and also design my own stuff at home with my own materials,equipment and in my own time.This used to be ok.But I am now getting bad vibes from the management and I have heard they want to claim rights to my jewellery.

2007-04-30 01:13:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-30 01:10:51 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-30 00:57:56 · 4 answers · asked by keith s 1

An Australian is currently on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking. He was 19 at the time of his arrest.

He was caught because his father found out what he was doing and contacted the Australian federal police in the hope of stopping him.

Instead, the federal police contacted the Indonesian police, who waited until the deal was done and swooped.

The federal police took this action knowing Rush may face the death penalty as a result.

There is no death penalty in Australia.

Were the actions of the federal police ethical?

2007-04-30 00:15:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-29 23:10:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

A neighbour has access through the side of our house and back garden to access their back garden.This agreement is on the deeds of the property but is over 100 years old and is worded to the effect of access via foot & with wheelbarrow. There are no time restraints set but we are wondering if there is any way we can legally get this changed as constantly having access used for bicycles etc.
It is getting to be an invasion of privacy , also these neighbours are leaving access unsecure so just wondering how we stand legally

2007-04-29 22:38:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a foreigner living in an Asian country. I got a call from an US college requesting $1000 donation. I graduated from the college 5 years ago and accepted the request orally. But due to a sudden problem I suffered, I now cannot afford it . I'm receiving the payment request letter repeatedly. Is this kind of oral pledge considered legal obligation in the US?

2007-04-29 22:36:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

From today it will be illegal to smoke in pubs, restaraunts etc in the north of Ireland. These places will be fined heavily if they allow smoking to take place and I think individuals who smoke in these places will be fined too. Do people think this is a good idea or is it a case of the state interfering too much in peoples lives?

2007-04-29 22:03:45 · 15 answers · asked by Sean D 3

I think poisoning someone is more cruel than chopping his head off or shooting his head.

Beheading is an instant death also shooting.

2007-04-29 20:09:55 · 11 answers · asked by Erika 1

my father is a disabled vietnam vet, he recieves disability, and a disbled check from the vets. A while ago they made him get a payee for his vets check because he has a drug problem. Can social security also do the same? Can he fight it if they try? he helps me with money also, if he does have to get a payee will he still be able to help me, since he earned that money from being disabled? Please help, im scared for us.

2007-04-29 19:55:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! Everyone,
Recently, I received a few email from someone out there, stranger for me, delivered by postmaster mentioning something about 'being the next kin' or 'beneficiary' of their own personal fund in a very big security international bank company whether they are in serious illness condition or already pass away with a lot of money to send to me if I agree to be their next kin or beneficiary. If as soon as I agree and I reponds to their mail all about this by giving my personal data to them they say they will guiding me through a project which leading me to help other by this fund. I don't know and understand much of this issue or matter. I just feel very bad and a lot of sympathy for any of their life problem. I just wish to help them without making any trouble to anyone including myself. What is all about? I don't understand at all. Can I trust this thing as a desperate needed help request? I'm in very doubt about it. If it is true, then what should I do? Is it good for me?

2007-04-29 19:42:49 · 14 answers · asked by Khamirul Bin Mataree 5

I am moving out of my current apartment when my lease ends at the end of June. My landlords emailed me tonight and said that their leasing agent has a key and will be showing my apartment to several interested parties starting May 1. I've had problems in the past with them wanting to enter my apartment without notice for a repair and really butted heads with them (all I wanted was notice). I'm a single woman living alone and really don't feel safe with people entering my apt without my knowledge. The two units above me have the exact same layout and are empty, so it seems more logical to show those anyway. But in Texas, aren't they legally required to provide 24 hrs notice before entering, except in the case of emergencies? Any advice on how to aproach this with my landlords? They are very difficult and abrasive people. I don't trust their leasing agent and REALLY don't want people in my apt with no one here. Advise from any Tx lawyers especially would be appreicated! Thanks guys!

2007-04-29 19:39:57 · 5 answers · asked by Iris 4

Their interpretations of the Constitution don't seem to make any sense. Do they have a different version of the Constitution than the rest of us?

Where in the Constitution does the president have power to spy on the American people, wage war without a declaration of war, torture people whom it calls "enemy combatants" or interfering in a family's medical decisions? Can somebody explain what language in the Constitution supports the actions of the Bush Administration?

2007-04-29 19:20:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm doing homework...and I want your opinion. It'll help LOTS when I finally start writing the research paper that's due TOMMOROW. (I know. I know. That's terrible that I haven't written it. Oh well).

Do you know what euthanasia is? It deals with someone intentionally helping a sick person kill themselves, (usually the sick people are in commas or are brain dead, or "vegetables"). The sick people don't want to live anymore (sometimes because their in pain. sometimes they aren't conscious) so they ask friends, family, doctor's or nurses to help them die, by either giving them an injection, pulling a plug, or NOT giving them necessary food or water.
(sigh).

Tell me if you already knew what euthanasia was before I told you. Had you heard that word before? And tell me your opinion about it. Do you think it should be allowed in the U.S.?

Feel free to explain your opinion as much as you want. OR you can answer as short as: Never heard of it. Yes it should be allowed. Don't know.

2007-04-29 19:17:49 · 9 answers · asked by ina 1

Would not a law against it help heal society. I mean it is one of the commandments.

2007-04-29 18:47:58 · 19 answers · asked by bell4884 3

I am in Paralegal School and I am clueless. I understand the basic principles but I am having issues. The case is State of NJ v Shirley Reid. The docket No A-3424-05T5.

Please help!

2007-04-29 18:47:15 · 2 answers · asked by samlevine05667 2

I was arrested at my house for not showing up to court on this paticular monday, I simply made a mistake and thought it was for tuesday they come in ready to taser me at 9:30 at night when I am trying to lay down my dish towel and get my shoes they charge m,e for resisting arrest, and they hold me on 3 thousand sollar cash only warrent for a 3 citations of my dogs running at large when I get to court on thursday they set bail at 1500 dollars and order me to take drug testing 3 times a week. I have nmever been so dumb founded in my kife I refuse to take any tests not that i am hiding something it is the pure fact that i feel that there isa no reasoning behide it allo I feel that i have rights there have been nmo drug related crimes. what do i do to protect myself from such harrasment?

2007-04-29 18:41:57 · 10 answers · asked by kiidavis 1

As far as I know, there is no law saying you have to have insurance. The law instead says that you have to have proof of "Financial Liability" to drive, so if you're a Billionaire, do you still have to have insurance? Obviously if you're a billionaire, you are financially able to cover any liability that an insurance company would have been able to, but what counts as proof? If a billionaire drives around with a bank statement in the glove box and gets pulled over with no insurance, is he safe or does he get a ticket? Most insurance is limited to around $500k anyway, so if you have that in the bank, are you good? If your house is worth that in equity, what then?
Secondary question: why don't they just simplify it and change the law to "thou must have insurance to drive." Why pussyfoot around? This whole "financial liability nonsense makes me think may be it is illegal for the government to actually outright require insurance. Is it?

2007-04-29 18:41:29 · 4 answers · asked by Nick C 1

i really want to wear my sunglasses for my learners permit picture because i wear them every day all the time sometimes even when i sleep and i don't have a single picture of me with them off. its a total obsessive compulsive type thing. i am getting my learners permit this friday and i really want to know if i can take my picture with them. because if i cant i dont think i will get my licence then

2007-04-29 18:22:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

what will happen if i check the no contest box and send the ticket in? what will happen if i check the not guilty box and send it in?

2007-04-29 18:17:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't say it is because if you think about English being the main language then their shouldn't be no need for bilingual classes at school and etc. .......

2007-04-29 18:13:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

late night at 11:30ish i was driving down the frwy back home i was doing 65 and had my cruise control on because there's barely any cars on the road. and some person from no where rear ended me aleast at 85-90+mph push me from 65mph to 70+mph in to another lane luckly i didnt lose control of the car and after he hit me he try to run away i quickly realize that he's try to get away so i chase after him for 20 mins (crazy story) but any way he cant get away and he drove back home while chase after him i called 911 and giving them the location and cops show up not long later. the guy was charged with DUI because he had too much to drink and hit and run and was taking to jail. i then tell every thing to the police and after that i went to the hospital because my back my neck and shoulder are all mess up. any way i just wanna know how you deal with some thing like this? the police told me he had insurance and i also have insurane on my car but just libility but with uninsured motorist. thx

2007-04-29 18:12:22 · 6 answers · asked by jeff 2

2007-04-29 17:52:02 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1

ok i bought 2 pairs of rollerblades they cost me 120$$ we get home right and we try them out. after 15mins my feet hurt like hell and my bro said that they were big so we go to exchange and they said we cant cause the have a scrtach (when i fell) i told them all i wanted was to exchange them for ones that didnt hurt i fill riped of as a consumer what can i doo???

2007-04-29 17:34:55 · 1 answers · asked by Harold 1