Law & Ethics - May 2007

I hope to be a lawyer in the future and I want to see if I can sit in on a trial here in my area (Provo, Utah). Would it be better to go to a city court, a state court or a U.S. district court? How do I find out if a trial is public or not and is it alright to just walk in or how do I go about it?

2007-05-13 11:43:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-13 11:35:16 · 8 answers · asked by lukas 1

Give proof and support. Include links to websites with information or data

2007-05-13 11:34:59 · 7 answers · asked by TheArabian3 1

for example: someone walks in a hallway and you jump out from the corner in front of them to give them a scare. And they died? Would you be held responsible for that person's death even though it was just a joke?

2007-05-13 11:33:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing a research paper on what human rights are involved in academics and whar academic freedoms were violated by the Virginia Tech shooting.

2007-05-13 10:07:40 · 2 answers · asked by yamichibitenshi 1

First they asked if I had ever been married and I said, "No." On the rental application they already want to know my son's social security number, why would they want his birth certificate as well?

2007-05-13 10:02:05 · 6 answers · asked by op1848 1

2007-05-13 09:57:02 · 2 answers · asked by PAULY 2

In the old television show with George Reeves, Superman 'kidnapped' a man and woman because they were about to expose his secret identity.
He flew them into a cave high in the mountains until he could decide a permanent solution.
They had food and water, but no means of escape to climb down the mountain.
They attempted it anyway, falling down the mountain and getting killed.
If not murder, he sure seems guilty of costing those two their lives whatever it's called.

2007-05-13 09:04:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this sounds callous but a will, that is cut and dried, 2 beneficiaries only, how long should this take?

2007-05-13 08:27:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a PETA member sees someone wearing what they think might be a genuine fur coat, and that PETA member spray paints all over said coat, legally that PETA member can be charged with assault. Is that right? Or does that PETA member have the right to express their beliefs???

Does one supercede the other???

2007-05-13 08:25:54 · 12 answers · asked by Adam G 6

Gary McKinnon was arrested in 2002 following charges by U.S. prosecutors that he illegally accessed 97 government computers -- including Pentagon, U.S. army, navy and NASA systems --I do not believe he caused "damage" any "damage" was the cost of re fireproofing the American computers which should have been done in the first place. He did them a favour and other countries like China and Korea probably used similar hacking procedures and will secretly have done the same thing. No this is revenge in “ jail em all” America for their embarrassment about weak computer defence.



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

2007-05-13 08:22:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there such a thing as "conditional sentence" in law? If so, what is it?

2007-05-13 08:22:08 · 1 answers · asked by cidyah 7

Why shouldn't the driving age be lowered to maybe 16 or even 14?
Give your top 3 reasons why not to

2007-05-13 07:35:09 · 16 answers · asked by king of jersey 1

Is giving two weeks (or more) notice to an employer a contract between you and that employer?

2007-05-13 07:29:53 · 5 answers · asked by Bob R 1

I was arrested in my home town, a retail store said that i had stolen an item, I went to court and the case was dismissed due to a lack of evidence.
I just applied for a job and was told that a comsumer report stated that i stole a Item from a retail store and that they could not hire me due to this.
my question is is this defimation, and how much should i sue for.
also when i was accused of stealing this item i was also terminated from my job due to the fact that i had stolen a cd from one of my stores.
should i sue for anything else other then defimation, like wrong full arrest or since their aligations caused me to lose my job

thank you for your help

2007-05-13 07:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a mother whose children are in care and am just making sure that the right proceedures are being followed

2007-05-13 07:18:45 · 4 answers · asked by LEIGH T 1

My friend is looking for a job and needs to compile all his criminal history for the application. But he does not know who to call to get this information.

2007-05-13 07:01:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering what everyones views on this are? Its always been very contorvesial...not because I'm about to have one or anything, but Im just interested to see who shares wht views? Thanks x

2007-05-13 06:53:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-13 06:44:43 · 2 answers · asked by edward b 3

i have been reading in my local paper about a portuguese child snatcher who flew over 50 children out of Faro airport in 8 months.children as young as 5 were
abducted and sold into prostitution and slavery. some of these children may be in the uk, sold onto wealthy abusers. pedro miguel da costa damba was jailed for 6 years in 2002 for the string of abductions, but was released early for good behavior. this dangerous, vile thing is now obviously out theresomewhere and i doubt very much he has been rehabilitated. he was only caught when an immigration officer noticedhe was flying his second "family" to Egland in a week. surely in cases like this there is no other option but to put these things down. life imprisonment is an option, but as a tax payer i am not happy paying for these individuals to live a life of luxury.

2007-05-13 06:22:55 · 37 answers · asked by juicy 2

my grandma passed away, i was emotional at work and had a bad day and said some **** i regret, the next day i decided i was too embarassed to return so I never did, now i find out my tips are being split amongst other employees... is that legal? wtf?

2007-05-13 06:02:35 · 11 answers · asked by Candy C 2

and dont copy and paste things off the bill of rights i already read it many times i just dont get what its saying or is meant for

2007-05-13 05:58:35 · 3 answers · asked by Dont get Infected 7

i have worked here for 13 months. late twice(less than 20 minutes) and late twice (2-3 hours) because sitter was late and because daycare called me to come get son with fever of 103. i have called in 3 times. one was a vacation day. it is a credit union with 6 employees. i have been written up one time for being late. i feel i was wrongfully fired. i pick up shifts whenever asked and am friendly and a good, responsible worker.

2007-05-13 05:56:13 · 11 answers · asked by Emma 1

California resident

2007-05-13 05:53:10 · 1 answers · asked by gregfusi 1

yea hey i live in florida and a good friend of mine back home in california whose 17 is into pills and speed ive tried everything to help her and i have decided to report her so the state will force her to get help, please dont try to talk me out of it coz i need to do this i just dont know how i would go about doing this. i will choose a best answer.

2007-05-13 05:41:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

How have you handled it so far

2007-05-13 05:08:21 · 10 answers · asked by 747 3

I'm thinking of starting a Web site that profiles a particular neighborhood. If I photograph the exterior of people's homes - but don't disclose the street name or number - can I get in trouble?

2007-05-13 04:57:54 · 8 answers · asked by purelygeneric 1

Can anyone provide me the full text of, or the link to this judgment. It is not available on the Supreme Courts Judis website for some strange reason. Thanks.

2007-05-13 03:44:38 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

I was wronfully terminated from a HUGE retailer and got an attorney after the lies they told at the unemployment hearing. She sent an intent to sue letter and their response is they acknowledge the sexual harassment but not the discriminatory hiring practices. (I have witnesses) The GM of the store told me to "Stop hiring college kids and single mothers". Then there was also an issue with an applicant out on workers comp. I gave my notice on a Friday and was termed on Monday for being insubordinant to her hiring practices? I only worked there 1.5 years and received 5 pay increases and an excellent review in that time. So there is no history on my part. The company has been in contact with mine. no chance of reinstating me, they acknowledge the sexual harassment but the GM is still telling lies to cover her you know what about the hiring practices. They want to discuss a severance. I didn't know this was an option, I still want to file with the EEOC. Please advise.

2007-05-13 03:39:00 · 3 answers · asked by brooke 1

I moved out of state *big mistake* and found that I truly hate it. What could happen if we are both on the lease, but I leave while he is at work? I understand it sounds mean, but I don't want him to get angry while I am here...

2007-05-13 03:30:05 · 9 answers · asked by Loves Antis 1