Law & Ethics - June 2007

If the police caught a minor with posession of pornography, is there a consequence against the minor? if so, what are the consequences?

2007-06-27 16:10:37 · 5 answers · asked by Tai Mai Shu 4

I asked this question earlier but have some new info .....

I was plaintiff in a limited jurisdiction case and lost. The defense lawyer filed a motion for attorney's fees in excess of $100,000 against my lawyer (the motion specifically states my lawyer only).

Does this mean that if the motion is granted, I would be responsible for 50%, all or none?

According to Wikipedia: "Most countries operate under a "loser pays" system, sometimes called the English Rule. United States is a notable exception, operating under the American Rule, whereby each party bears its own legal expenses. Some statutes permit awards of attorney fees to prevailing defendants in extraordinary circumstances, such as proving that the litigation was frivolous, in the sense of it being objectively baseless and in brought in bad faith."

The defense filed for summary judgement to dismiss the case prior to trial but were rejected by the judge. Does this mean I have a good chance of prevailing?

2007-06-27 16:10:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a single mom that needs to find an attorney that will take on my custody modification case for an extremely discounted rate or pro bono. Any suggestions will help.

2007-06-27 16:03:34 · 3 answers · asked by dovesong76 1

this didn't happen as far as i know. but, lets say a doctor/nurse walks into a patients room that's on life support and trips over the cord that powers the life support and as a result kills the patient.... what happens to the doctor/nurse?

2007-06-27 15:51:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Curious how people feel about this after seeing that California is considering it. Yeah California! Imagine if all the states had a law that required animals to be fixed by 4 months of age. Breeders would have to get breeders licenses and comply with state laws on breeding. Personally I think breeders should be limited to how many times they can breed an animal each year, regardless of how big the litter is. I think people should be fined for not having their animals fixed and I think it should be nationwide. The article I read said that 500,000 animals were put to sleep last year in California alone. That is outrageous. There shouldn't be that many animals nationwide that need to be put to sleep. American's are irresponsible! Backyard breeders beware.....the law is finally going to get on our side!

2007-06-27 15:51:19 · 9 answers · asked by noellemt 3

i have lost my drivers license in victoria, australia. can i get my license in another state namely northern territory if i become a resident and drive all over the country

2007-06-27 15:46:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

A student council advisor in illinois has recently dismissed without explanation. The advisor has been active on local to national levels of student council for the past 17 years and has never had any problems with her record. She is well reputable and admired by all who know her within the organization. I was wondering if this is within laws of Illinois school codes? Or sites I could look at to give me more information on the general subject? and any ideas you may have as to fighting this other than petition?
Please help, justice needs to be served here...

Thanks,
Krys

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we are pretty sure we know the reason but the accusations of the board are completely untrue...and yes she is a teacher also

2007-06-27 15:44:08 · 3 answers · asked by Krys 2

2007-06-27 15:42:58 · 5 answers · asked by $$kap$$$ 2

i live in florid a and i work 12 hour shifts, 12am to 12pm, 3 days 1 week and 4 days another week, but on the weekends i work we work 3 nights straight for the full 12 hours, total of 36 hours in 3 days.

they(management and their lackeys) say we are only allowed either 2 15 minute breaks or 1 30 minute break for the fuill 12 hours we work every night.

i've tried to find websites that show florida state labor laws and break rights.

i know of other things that management has done or let slide that they shouldnt have, but this is the first place i want to start if im going to do anything.

does anyone know whee some websits with up to date labor laws for florida about breaks? and is this legal in florida?

ill deal with the others 1 at a time.

2007-06-27 15:35:06 · 2 answers · asked by psycho_nextdoor 1

This Question only applies to legal citizens of the United States of America

The way I see it in my mind

Thinking is all of our most basic functions, and with regard given to thinking which we all must do, then all of our ability's to like, dislike, love, hate are our feelings, and emotions formed by thought, and are also our inherent freedoms.

Our real and basic freedoms then should never be allowed to be restricted, that reverts back to basic thought, unless we act upon our thoughts with inappropriate action.

Therefor to make like crimes, dislike crimes, love crimes, or hate crimes as laws, which intend to be criminal by nature through free speech, then only infringes upon our most basic of freedoms, which is freedom of speech, and which must be formed by the act of thinking.

The only way such thoughts should ever be considered a crime, is if the thoughts are followed by inappropriate action.

If the act of committing a crime becomes our thinking, and feelings, which is communicated through free speech, then we are no longer free to think, or feel, and we might just as well not exist, and we will be living under communist dictatorship, rather than a free society.

What do you think?

2007-06-27 15:34:05 · 8 answers · asked by Thoughtfull 4

2007-06-27 14:56:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

could I take him to court? I learned in my (one and only) law class that a verbal contract is legal as long as goods are under $500, I am not sure if cash is considered goods, but it was less than $500 ($325). This happened in the state where I reside, but since then (and it has only been a month or so, but our agreement for payback was 2 weeks ago) he has moved. also, we agreed on that date when the other person had a job which fell through. he now has a different job though, so you cant say I wont get the money if he doesnt have a job.

2007-06-27 14:42:09 · 9 answers · asked by flutterflie04 5

Suppose some accused child is 10 years old. That child is of normal intelligence , good in studies, intelligently performs his day to day activities ;does it mean.....
that child can't be of immature understanding & can't take benefit of section 83 of Indian Penal Code???
Must some accused be of low I.Q. or of unsound mind or mentally retarded or Idiot or lunatic or mentally abnormal to take benefit of section 83 of IPC to prove immaturity of understanding???
So how maturity & level of understanding of that accused child of 10 yrs old, is decided to give him benefit of sec. 83 of IPC in India?

2007-06-27 14:28:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I live in Alabama and got a DUI a month or so ago. I only had one beer and it was in the car with me. I refused the breath test because I was told that I could get a DUI with one beer and that it was best to not blow and go to court because I have a fighting chance. Is this true? Also if I cannot afford a lawyer will they give me one? If I end up guilty with pleading not guilty make it worse on me? Thanks ahead of time!

2007-06-27 13:54:08 · 7 answers · asked by Tom 2

Assume some accused is 7 years & 4 months of age ; he wil be considered under section 82 of Indian Penal Code or
under section 83 of Indian Penal Code of India?

2007-06-27 13:27:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 13:11:52 · 14 answers · asked by Paul 1

The officer is informing my Ex on any and all activity on myself and my boyfriend. He routinly runs my drivers liecense and my tag number. check me for any warrents and informs my ex of this information. Please tell me that there is something I can do about this.

2007-06-27 13:03:30 · 11 answers · asked by Clara Y 1

2007-06-27 12:53:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 12:51:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 12:44:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a town in the sacramento county and all we get is these little fireworks that are just boring. My cousin however who lives in orange county has a place right in his area where illegal fireworks ARE legal. Why is it that for one these are illegal and two why they are only illegal in certain places?

Best Answer gets 10\

2007-06-27 12:34:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Shouldn't this be an issue that is decided state by state? If Texas wants to make it illegal for employers to hire undocumented workers - let them. If California wants to educate everyone for free regardless of status - let them. If Florida wants to deport first time offenders - let them. Again, would you agree or disagree that most of what is covered in the immigration bill outside of borders and citizenship should be left to the individual states. Thanks in andvance.

2007-06-27 12:26:58 · 5 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7

... and, if so, who or what offices are liable for this failure and how do the states proceed against the United Staes to obtain a conviction?

Constitution of the United States of America, Article. IV., Section. 4.

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), against domestic Violence.

Note: The US Government has passively allowed more than 12 million aliens to invade our country since it granted amnesty to all illegal aliens in 1986.

2007-06-27 12:20:16 · 19 answers · asked by Pragmaticite 2

I need to send a letter to try to be compensated for the damages to my car due to negligence. The letter is to be from me to a respondant so I can possibly avoid Small Claims Court.

2007-06-27 12:18:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was charged with furnishing a minor ( I work at a liquor store, didnt check an id, turns out to be an unage confidential police informant) I went to court, paid my fine, paid my attorney, and have it on my record. Two and a half months later my boss (the owner) tells me that I might have to pay the 1500+ dollar fine that the store gets as the liquor permit holder. Can he legally make me pay this fine?

Or any references to research this.

2007-06-27 12:11:37 · 13 answers · asked by *jenn* 2

My wife was contacted twice at work and has asked twice not to be contacted at work, her place of biz has a policey of no calls except for emergencies..any help would greatly be appeciated..

2007-06-27 11:58:03 · 6 answers · asked by ed47433 2

Today, two guys in a van pulled up to me, and told me that their company was overstocked on speakers, and they needed to unload whatever they had quickly, for whatever money they could get.
I ended up buying a pair of speakers for $150 (Kirsch K602)
When I got home, I discovered that
A) The two men are scam artists that sell speakers to other people under the story they gave me
B) The speakers they sold me are worth $2000 online
C) After trying them out, I discovered that the speakers work fine and sound fantastic.

What is the ethical thing to do? They gave me their phone number, which works (I tried it). They also wrote the number on a receipt with a credit card number and their license plate number on it.
Should I keep the speakers? Should I sell them for the full price?
Other people online have done research on this, and they say that everything these guys are doing is legal (there is no theft or illicit activity involved)

2007-06-27 11:56:05 · 9 answers · asked by Chef Smallfry 2

my fiance' and i run a computer tech. business, he went on a call, did the work, and the client (a lawyer) is ripping us off, she claimed that a loose wire caused her to have to call a different tech after we preformed the job, and has only sent half the amount as the invoice that i billed to her, i know the law requires her to offer the original tech a chance to fix the problem before refusing to pay the invoive, i am looking for the statute # or some good sounding lawyerish stuff to include in my response letter to her check, if anything about what she is doing to us is legal she would have never paid any of the invoice, but she knows what she is doing is illegal....please help.....10 points to the most knowledgable answerer...thanx oh our business is located in rutherford county Tennessee

2007-06-27 11:50:59 · 6 answers · asked by babygurl 5

When someone steals a bank account #, makes a bad check, uses less cash received, how does that play out for the thief?

2007-06-27 11:41:17 · 2 answers · asked by Wappa 1

I've heard the good ones who clean w/ chemical can make up to 600 dollars an hour. Anyone know how much they make and have any links or facts to support otherwise?

2007-06-27 11:39:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous