Law & Ethics - August 2007

By reading the Miranda rights it states if you cannot afford an attorney one would be appointed for you, can a case proceed against someone leading to incarceration without a lawyer, especially if the offense was criminal in nature and led to the incarceration of a person???

2007-08-12 16:16:23 · 8 answers · asked by aslanokla 2

I am applying for a job as a county dispatcher in Texas. The application asks if you have ever been convicted of a crime in civilian or military court, and for this purpose, conviction of a criminal offense includes paid fine, time served, placed on probation and court ordered restitution. Do minor traffic violations (oper. w/o registration and defective muffler) count as a misdemeanor, felony, or should I not list these, as they are my only legal offenses? Thanks for your help.

2007-08-12 16:08:41 · 6 answers · asked by ALFimzadi 5

specifically molestation and rape?

2007-08-12 15:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by andrearogier 1

2007-08-12 15:24:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see that the householder was questioned by Police. (which indicates that he was English and White)

2007-08-12 14:34:36 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Her brother in law who is in the US legally got pulled over by the police. He didn't have his license but he did have an id to show who he was. The police ran his name called for backup and had him arrested. His name is Jorge Rios and supposedly they were looking for a Jorge Rios Castillo. Well the cops came they put guns to his head and arrested him. The whole time he didn't know why but at the same time he was scared so he wasnt asking many questions. When they took him into custody they let him call for about 2 minutes but would not tell him where he was at so he can let the family know. All they told him is he was being charged with murder and rape and that he was being sent to Laredo. The family was so worried and called every police station in the area. No one had him on record. They kept him 3 days without letting him contact anyone then finally today they let him go home because they had the wrong man. The impounded his car and he had to find a way back to houston from laredo

2007-08-12 14:15:56 · 7 answers · asked by <Carol> 5

About a month ago I lost my job. I was working for my aunt. I was fired. I wanted to file for unemployment, but I was told only if you're "not at fault" can you receive it. Also, I had an interview at the local courthouse. The lady called me two days later to ask if I could work full time. She hinted that I was "picked for the position", but said it takes one to two weeks for the background check, reference checks, and commissioner to sign off, and did not say it is definite. It is now Sunday, and Tuesday will be two weeks. I called a week ago and the lady once again reminded me that it takes a while. I want to call again, but don't want to nag. On the first I owe $700 and I don't have it. I applied for state aid, but that was no help. I don't have a car and rely on the bus system. I have been homeless on and off for two years and I am panicking about losing my apartment HELP!

2007-08-12 14:08:21 · 10 answers · asked by SpiralWeaver85 1

My ex has filed a lawsuit on my daughter's behalf (she was bitten by my mother's dog). He filed as her next friend, and everything I've seen regarding "next friends" makes it look like it's only for when there is no guardian, or the guardian is one of the negligent parties. Wouldn't I, as her custodial parent, automatically be her guardian (full physical, sole legal)? And since it wasn't my dog, how would I be negligent?
So, do I just not understand the whole "next friend" thing, or is this a potential opportunity to squash this case?
I already have a settlement agreement with her homeowner's insurance, we were just waiting for a probate court date to have it ok'd by a judge. My ex just wants to get his hands on her money, and now I have $11,000 in bills in my name from her surgery that can't get paid until I get that insurance money, so that's why I want to get his lawsuit over with ASAP.

2007-08-12 14:00:53 · 3 answers · asked by lee_anne301 3

In 1991 my husband was charged with murder he was at aparty with his friends and it resulted with a death of an individual. My husband went to trial and was charged by a jury for a murder that he never commited, yes he was there at the scene but never shot anyone. He was given 10 years probation and in september 2003 he broke his probation for being short on fees and for using marijuana went to court and was given 10years in prison. My husband always new who the shooter was . well the actual killer was in prison called the District attorneys and confessed to another murder that happen in 1991 my husband was taken to harris county to court to testify on this guy. but the actual killer confessed and got life in prison.the District Attorneys did not allow them to be together or speak to eachother. God works in mysterious ways. they were taken back to prison on the same bus.He told my husband that he was sorry and wants to help him. he wrote me aletter where he speaks the actual truth.

2007-08-12 13:52:37 · 6 answers · asked by Ilovemyhusband 1

I have been going to the chiropractor for about a month since I was rear ended.I had no health insurance so I had to get a lawyer to get a lean so I could get medical help.Friday they told me to bring in my police report.I was just wondering why they would need it.Im sure its no big deal but I was just curious..thanks

2007-08-12 13:48:33 · 12 answers · asked by Jonathan M 2

2007-08-12 13:44:10 · 3 answers · asked by eldude 5

2007-08-12 13:39:47 · 4 answers · asked by ~Katie~ 2

Lets say maybe I was going to have a girl...maybe...and just maybe the "mother" does not want to have this "kid". Can’t I drop the baby on the front steps of a hospital and leave? Hypothetically. This is not a matter of ethical dilemmas people, so a strait answer. What is the law for this? And for how young does the “child” need to be?

2007-08-12 13:30:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

What Do you need for a 16 year old to transfer custody to someone that isnt family

2007-08-12 12:46:55 · 1 answers · asked by whitesoxaaron 1

2007-08-12 12:41:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

iv been wondering

2007-08-12 12:30:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am researching the reason(s) behind why the second story of my college dormitory was ruled a "fire hazard." I would like to review the code in preparation for a meeting with administrators at the university. This house has been lived in for seven years and only now have they claimed the upstairs to be a "fire hazard." Thanks for any help.

2007-08-12 12:00:41 · 3 answers · asked by spenserstl 2

This senseless crime hits taxpayers in the pocket. Aren't parents responsible for a minor's crime in California? In the Antelope Valley, where I live, vandalism is too common. What can we do to stop it?

2007-08-12 11:57:41 · 6 answers · asked by ArRo 6

I have recently been debited twice for the same holiday by a well known internet holiday company. After asking several times for a refund of half the charge which is in 4 figures, I have still not had a refund. Where do I now stand legally.

2007-08-12 11:36:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my aunt passed away and left her inheirtance half to her neices and nephews and half of the estate to her brother who has also just died does here share go back into the main estate sent her estate has not been settled yet

2007-08-12 11:35:12 · 5 answers · asked by l3115r 1

Thank you

2007-08-12 11:34:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

say the bail was $10,000... If you went to trial and were later found not guilty, do you get the $10,000 back?

I've always wondered this..

2007-08-12 11:34:18 · 3 answers · asked by Cara 1

It was my 3rd year in a Catholic high school, my friends and I decided to leave the cafeteria and go to Mcdonald's for lunch. Lunch was at twelve, we got back around 1:30pm. A teacher saw us coming in the back door, and reported us to the student affairs office, to await a punishment for the decision we made. My friends and I received detention for 3 months and something about our records, I don't recall that part, I was focusing on something else. Anyway, the punishment will begin the following year. Since, during the time we skipped lunch and some classes was after our finals and we only had 3 days left until summer vacation.

Do you think it was necessary that my friends received this punishment?

I never received the punishment, I found a way to go to college abroad early even by only finishing 3 yrs HS.

Yet, do you still think it was necessary for the punishment?

This just struck me by the way, I was just thinking and wanted to know your thoughts and if any experiences please

2007-08-12 11:25:20 · 14 answers · asked by Paul 2

1. Tom wanted to get Rommel’s attention, so he intentionally throws a baseball at Rommel. Unfortunately, Rommel doesn’t see the ball coming, and it hits him directly in the right eye, resulting in permanent blindness in that eye. Rommel will be able to successfully claim punitive damages (as well as damages for lost wages, medical expenses, etc. ( in his lawsuit against Tom.) T/F

2. Ron & John are Partners in a small business, although they never signed a partnership agreement. Ron put up $75,000 of the start-up money, and John put up $25,000. John will also be responsible for running the business. In the first year, the business generates $200,000 in profits. To hire a manager with John’s proven skills, the business would have to pay at least $50,000 per year. Ron says he’s entitled to 75% of the profits. Result if this goes to court?

a. Ron wins 75% of the profits.
b. Ron only gets 50% of the profits.
c. John gets $50,000 salary, then Ron & John split the profits 75/25.

2007-08-12 11:20:34 · 2 answers · asked by 888 1

... Even if everything they narrated was true.

And if they would be, who would have to prove what?

I'm just asking this out of curiosity... I love reading non-fiction books, and I have at times asked this question to myself...

2007-08-12 11:15:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-12 11:13:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was there and all of Ron Paul supporters were there on there own and did not have to be bused in and bought. His supporters were going nuts and they had the most signs and most enthusatic supporters He did not get the most votes bought I did think he had the most real support

2007-08-12 11:12:13 · 6 answers · asked by Dave 3

2. Can i get the same trademark that it is already in use if my product has nothing to do with theirs

Thank you

2007-08-12 11:06:50 · 3 answers · asked by G 1

I got high (marijuana) and the police caught me after i got high. I confessed everything and they found a small amount of weed in my car. They told me i had to go to court. When i went, I had a deal with the DA telling me to attend 15 hours of Narcotics Anon and 50 dollar fine. I thought that there would be many associations like this but i was wrong. I had school and no car so i couldn't get to the court in the specified date or anytime before that (since i was at school on the weekdays and weekends they weren't open) So i recently started a job that required a background check. Everything was fine until my work told me i have to clear the weed charge or else ill get fired. I have been clean ever since i got in trouble but i am afraid to go to the police. What should i do?

2007-08-12 10:56:06 · 12 answers · asked by Reasho 1

Please note for people who are employed in this profession, I respect you (well, most of you) and am grateful for the job you do - this question is not to test or annoy you! I've never been in trouble with a bouncer and have been grateful to see them take swift action many times.

The thought just randomly entered my head today that I am wondering can a bouncer legitimately use force to eject somebody from premises or to 'end a situation' by use of force, in other words basically giving somebody a thump.

With most things you are given warnings, such as in a cinema there are warnings posted that state use of recording equipment is prohibited and offenders will be ejected or/and police called. I've never seen a notice in pubs/clubs saying that trouble may be dealt with by force.

It's obvious to most people, but I wonder if someone from a country without pubs/clubs went into one and was set upon by bouncers (rightly or wrongly) could they potentially sue for assault?

2007-08-12 10:45:35 · 16 answers · asked by crazeetaxi 2