Law & Ethics - July 2007

A.your best friend decided to date your boyfriend when you were out of town...and stole him from you?
B if a classmate spread a rumor about you, thru-out the entire school(this can be elementary school, or any school,even college)?
C.You found out that you were sick with an illness that could leave you bedridden..would you tell anyone and why or why not?
D. If, you had found out that a friend of yours who worked in an education office at a local university had decided to eliminate an old childhood enemy, to get into the college. because the friend was STILL after all of these years, holding a huge grudge against this person..and didn't know how to "let things go"...?
E. If several teachers propositioned you?
F. If you were being threatened by a teacher who, had had a relationship with you,and now they were harrassing you for dropping their class or telling on them..and saying that THEY had "proof," on you, that they were the "innocent victims"?

& why? to all ?'s.
thanks!

2007-07-09 17:26:24 · 12 answers · asked by ladyk 2

My (ex) manager opened my check to "check my hours" Yet she was also telling everyone that I was not going to be receiving my bonus check. I know she was checking my paycheck to see if it was a bonus check. She receives a form with every check that tells her what the checks have in them. I do not see it necessary for her to open my check. Is there something legal I can do to her in the state of texas?

2007-07-09 17:22:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would replace 30 - to 40% of medicines today. Its easy to grow you dont need pestacides to grow it. You've never heard of someone killing or robbing a bank because they were high. The only reason its illegal today is in 1935 the media lied and made the politicians believe it is as dangerious as meth or cocane but its not. If we mass produced it our taxes wouldn't be paying to support all these people in jail and prison for pot. you could use the hemp for clothes. its rediculious the government in the 80's legalized it as long as you bought it from them. Whats up with that, it can be used for fuel clothes almost anything. they only dont legalize it because it would put the oil companies out of business the cropdusters the tobacco companies. Even Bill Clinton supported it he just didnt openly support it it wasnt a cigar tube he used it was a blunt tube

2007-07-09 17:02:14 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Following up on a previous question on here: Response: "A paralegal can not give legal advice." ...A paralegal can prepare documents, and advise about laws, but cannot give legal advice.

Can you help me discern, in generalized terms, what is and what is not legal advice? For instance, a personal case could be presented to a paralegal, and he/she could do/say X but not do/say Y.

If it is a simple spelled out misdemeanor charge, would it even be worth hiring such an individual to help with this case?

Thanks

2007-07-09 16:56:17 · 3 answers · asked by phishycoding 4

I requested to take off weeks ago but suddenly my employer says that are not honoring certain days for taking off. What should I do because I have requested to take off for months and the plans are already made and everything's paid?

2007-07-09 16:45:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 16:41:31 · 4 answers · asked by testrun66 2

Suggested paralegal can help with preparing case for misdemeanor charges, lawyer might not be needed for case could paralegal help in some way. Curious for more information on this.

2007-07-09 16:32:29 · 8 answers · asked by phishycoding 4

2007-07-09 16:27:35 · 5 answers · asked by rocky1950 1

ok so my dad lives in iowa and i live in rhode island w/ my mom... so since they are not divorced and my dad owns a house in iowa and is considered to be a legal resident could i get my drivers liscence in iowa and still be able to drive leagally in rhode island?
note that the drivers age in iowa is 14 and in ri it is 16-17

2007-07-09 16:26:22 · 3 answers · asked by dannwho? 2

What is your opinion on the issue of legalizing weed?

2007-07-09 16:23:14 · 14 answers · asked by bobby joe 3

With a misdemeanor charge, what would the average price be you would expect/desire from a lawyer?

2007-07-09 16:17:32 · 5 answers · asked by phishycoding 4

what happens to son that died

2007-07-09 16:05:18 · 4 answers · asked by kiana 1

Okay my uncle is in jail for drug trafacking and pleads Guilty can they he get deported after they serve there time eventhou his mom is a citizen????

2007-07-09 15:58:16 · 3 answers · asked by Cindy g 1

A customer has come to your department with an urgent question. You promised her that you would collect information about her question and answer it by noon. It will take you at least 20 minutes to gather the information needed to provide an answer. It is now 11:50 a.m. Your supervisor just scheduled a 30-minute meeting to start at noon. This meeting is for all employees in your department. You decide to:

a)Ask your supervisor if you can be late for the meeting.

b)Find the customer after the meeting and apologize.

c) Contact the customer right away and hope that she can be found.

d)Arrange to have the customer call you back at a better time.

2007-07-09 15:47:39 · 10 answers · asked by junior408 1

I'm not an apologist for pedophiles, but I was wondering about the legality of the show. Isn't it entrapment that these guys get snared up in? Are they charged as sex offenders, or do they get off with a misdemeanor or something? What are they charged with anyway? They always say the cases are "pending," not that anyone was convicted, except those with prior offenses. What crimes are they actually charged with and at what point did they commit the crime? I heard one of the cops say on the show that the crime was committed when they stepped out of their house.

And just one observation...what does this show say about our society? Is it worse that there are people who would do such things, or that the so many people watch the show?

2007-07-09 15:40:46 · 9 answers · asked by menorans23 1

I will be inheriting a property from my Grandma - together with 1 uncle and 1 Auntie. If I want to sell the property, do I need written consent from the other two? If 2 out of the 3 of us agree to sell, do we still need the 3rd consent??
I'm desperate for help plz!

2007-07-09 15:37:57 · 7 answers · asked by PLANET ROGUE-POP: 1 6

If an officer smells alcohol on breath, is it probable cause to search?

Defendant asleep in car, Front seat passenger asleep also. Driver pulled off in a gas station off highway after being too tired to drive home to another state. Keys in lap of driver, acknowledged by officer. Alcohol suspected to be on drivers breath. Field test conducted, no breathilizer or charges of intoxication incur. Owner of vehicle does not agree to search. Owner detained in patrol unit out of view of car searched. Evidence was not visible to officers. Dogs bark finding evidence of marijuana and "empty" beer cans in plastic bag. Evidence discovered in back seat. Defendant claims no knowledge of evidence. Charges for open container, and possession of less than 50 g of marijuana.

2007-07-09 15:35:23 · 9 answers · asked by phishycoding 4

2007-07-09 15:27:53 · 5 answers · asked by Maggie E 1

If a girl is dating a boy, who is her sister-in-law's cousin.
is that illegal? to marry or date?
The girl's brother is married to a woman, who has a cousin.
Does that make it illegal for the girl and boy to date or perhaps marry him?

2007-07-09 15:26:29 · 6 answers · asked by :) 5

Is it legal to sell your ex-tenants items to salvage the unpaid rent ?.

Overnight one of our tenants eloped, leaving couple of items behind. He already owes us around $737 in unpaid rent, so we were wondering if we could sell his stuffs.

2007-07-09 15:24:00 · 4 answers · asked by Dan 2

......himself???
If someone tried to take his/her own life without succeeding, will they be charged with attempted murder afterwards?

2007-07-09 15:00:07 · 7 answers · asked by Jotolon 1

I lost a trial and the defense attorney filed for attorney's fees for $100,000. My lawyer filed motion to dismiss and they soon dropped the motion for attorney's fees.

But the judge presiding over the case is a nutjob. She scolded my lawyer for filing the case (even though it was 100% legit) and pretty much tried to persuade the defense to refile for attorney's fees, even though the 60-day window has passed.

Here's my question: so if the defense re-files for attorney's fees and prevails, what legal recourse do I have???? The judge is a real nutjob and she even admitted in court to not even reading over our motions!!!!!!

So what can I do if that happens? Is there a way to overturn it on the grounds that she overstepped her bounds by encouraging the defense to refile and not do it within 60 days?????? Shouldn't she be disbarred for such a thing???? What are my chances I can prevail??? (THIS IS IN LA COUNTY, CA, USA)

My lawyer is away so I can't ask him. :(

2007-07-09 14:57:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 14:56:42 · 4 answers · asked by timothy h 1

2007-07-09 14:55:06 · 2 answers · asked by timothy h 1

There's an affordable but unsafe looking apartment I want to rent. Where can I find crime reports on it?

2007-07-09 14:53:19 · 5 answers · asked by isuckatphysics 2

my parents both died in a fire . the lawyers want me to sighn a no blame settlement in exchange for the death settlement. would you sighn the release not to disclaim who the parties were to blame in exchange for that settlement the lawyers want me to otherwise it will go to court but the settlement is a good one but they walk away without it going public

2007-07-09 14:50:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 14:49:39 · 3 answers · asked by phishycoding 4

I did business with a company in Oregon. I am in Missouri. They set my account up on a monthly autodraft and took 3 months worth of money out of my bank account. The problem is they never even delivered one months worth of goods. They kept telling me that they would "get caught up". After 2 months of that excuse, I had my account taken off autodraft, but they still aren't caught up. I found out this morning that they are out of business as of last week and the owner is declaring bankruptcy. Do I file a small claims court suit in Oregon, Missouri, or is the a federal small claims court since this is involving interstate commerce? As a disclaimer, I will not hold anybody accountable for any legal advice that they offer by answering this question. They owe me about $1530.

2007-07-09 14:31:44 · 3 answers · asked by David A 3

2007-07-09 14:20:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 14:15:45 · 12 answers · asked by princesitacubana123 1