Law & Ethics - August 2007

I have an (ex) friend, who had some things of mine at her house. I have tried to contact her to get it back, but she did not respond to me, eve though I know she has her sidekick with her at all times. Since I couldn't get a hold of her, I went over today, but I used a key to get in, but her husband was home and said I could get my stuff. Would that have been trespassing if her hubby wouldn't have been there?

2007-08-12 10:45:33 · 10 answers · asked by sewcute594 4

Or would you sit back and let it happen because you believe that the Government knows best? If you want some info on the subject, go to zeitgiestmovie.com and watch the ENTIRE movie. If you have questions about religion, also watch the movie. Good luck to us all! Namaste.

2007-08-12 10:35:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

DHL delivered four 40lb boxes to my apartment yesterday. They are tires that are for my boyfriends new car, however, he's out of town. So it starts off that I head down the stairs and out the building front door. The first thing the young guy says to me is "I have tires." I looked at him a bit confused and taken aback. Deciding he wanted to know where to put them I quickly selected a place on the ground. Once down, we realized the door to the building wouldn't close. So he threw them inside in a stack. I asked him how much they weighed as I had been informed by my boyfriend that they would weigh 20lbs but they appeared much heavier. Together we looked and saw that each box weighed 40lbs. I made a comment of surprise, the man stood up, looked at me and said "You look like a tough girl" and walked away, leaving me standing there flabbergasted; Standing less than 5 feet tall I look anything but tough. These are $1200 tires so I couldn't risk the theft. Continued below

2007-08-12 10:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by Haylsinator 3

My aunt died and I got information regarding her estate but Im not an hier, why would I get this notice?

2007-08-12 09:59:15 · 3 answers · asked by carol 1

In January 07' I was raped by a late 40 year old man. He told me he wanted to have my children & wanted to marry me & all this other BS. Well, after I got away from him, I went straight to the hospital. I got a exam, morning after pill, pregnancy test, & I talked to the cops for about 3 1/2 hours about my horrible experience. Well, since then, all they have done is locate him. Talked to him. Did an "interview" on camera with him as of what happened & did the same with me. And they took pictures of me. That's it.

Why is this process going so slow? I mean it happened 7 months ago! You know how many other people he could be doing the same thing to? Is there any way I can speed up this process so I don't have to think about it every day? It just seems like the police don't give a sh*t about it & just want to drop it.

2007-08-12 09:45:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone I know is in jail awaiting his trial and has signed a waiver of attorney because he wanted to defend himself. Once signing the waiver, can you tell them you've decided you need presentation?

2007-08-12 09:35:52 · 7 answers · asked by Angela F 5

and they deduct sick pay from them everytime they happen to go sick

2007-08-12 09:32:09 · 14 answers · asked by dexter 2

2007-08-12 09:29:15 · 12 answers · asked by Inferna Dragon 1

The college I attended did not offer the classes which I had originally signed up for. Now I have graduated and have no training in my field and am stuck with an $80.000.00 bill to repay. They did away with my major while I was still in the school and did not bother to tell any of my graduating class. I have several others with me who are all just as angry as I am. I do now know what type of lawyer I would need. We all have our transcripts which shows the classes we took and the original document which shows the classes we were promised and did not get. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

2007-08-12 09:28:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

been with partner 14 years, not married what legal rights do we have if one or other dies?

2007-08-12 09:16:47 · 13 answers · asked by stackdlsmsd 2

If a man (my daddy) and a woman (my mommy) arent married and have a child (me) together but takes off with child. Though still in contact (but only when mommy supervises), how does the man (my daddy) get visitation rights to see his child (me) when woman (my mommy) says no? They never married and mommu said she just up and left and didnt tell daddy anything. She said back then she was really mean, and she doesnt want me around daddy? I want to see daddy and daddy wants to see me. What do I do and how can I help daddy, get visitation rights?

2007-08-12 09:10:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Basically I'm a student and musician. I will be moving into a privately leased flat in a month.
I am in band and so I will need to practice, both at home and at band. I plan simply to practice within my room, during afternoons and at the weekend.
However the block of flats consists of 9 other flats and so noise pollution may be an issue.
What is the current noise pollution law relating to houses and domestic settings?

2007-08-12 09:06:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-12 09:04:55 · 3 answers · asked by Elie 3

1. The question that are asked for prospective jurors, to determine if they are biased toward or against either the plaintiff or defendant, are referred to as “interrogatories.” T/F State your reason.

2. Ashley and her boyfriend live together in Washington for seven years. They will now be considered legally married under the common law of Washington. T/F State your reason.

2007-08-12 08:58:36 · 5 answers · asked by 888 1

2007-08-12 08:55:46 · 9 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

My lawsuit has already been settled, The account has 195mil for 4700 peeps, and Im one of them, my lawyers have been working hard for almost 3 years for us, they wont be able to tell me until next month or so how much the fees are so does anyone have a guesstimate? And what about taxation? Its taxable but what percentage?

2007-08-12 08:34:40 · 10 answers · asked by kudos4me07 1

He has her number age and possible relatives names to all from this same stupid site. Hes done no crime yet so my sister cannot get any help as of yet. we dont want anything to happen to her.

2007-08-12 08:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by Samatha Outler K 2

Yesturday I got caught trespassing on some property (I swear it was an accident!), I was really close to being arrested but since I told the truth I pretty much "got off" No court dates or arresting or tickets or anything. But I'm in the computer system as trespassing. When will this be, if anytime, be wiped from the system? I'm 18 and live in New York.

2007-08-12 08:30:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

After reading about laws trying to be passed around the country it seems to me that the majority of these laws are being made by people ignorant to the videogaming culture. Videogames are not only played by teenagers anymore. Im 26, married and in the military with my first child on the way too. I work fulltime and own a house. Pretty much the average american but i play videogames as well. This stereotype that we have in america hasnt changed since the advent of videogames about the average "gamer". If im a 15,16 year old boy would anyone care if im watching most R rated action movies? So why should they care if im playing an R rated videogame. As real as videgames have become, movies are still more realistic. Videogames get the "M" rating just like TV shows, so is CSI wrong for the same 15,16 year old boy to watch? If you make laws for one shouldnt they make laws for them all? Make a law banning videogames, ban movies and TV too. Isnt it all relative?

2007-08-12 08:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by armyntt 1

2007-08-12 08:13:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My former landlord is harrassing us with all kinds of law suit claims which are very untrue. We have 3 court dates. One of those we already won, and will win one next week. Anyways, our old house (her rental) is not built very good. She had the washing machine drain hanging out the basement window. The dishwasher and kithen sink drained out a pipe into the yard. There were 2 decks without railings. The basement and attic stairs were very unsturdy. I don't even think the house had any type of board or wood treatment. Can I report any of this to the building code inspector and get her into trouble?

2007-08-12 08:10:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

oh and do you think they should be allowed to get married?

do you think homosexuality is a choice or are you born gay?

also, do you think its a sin or just wrong?

2007-08-12 07:40:42 · 14 answers · asked by Gone, Gone, Gone. 4

Btw. This isn't a real case. It is just a case given by our professor for the upcoming debate.

Ok. So you've got this thesis leader back in college who was a bit. gay. He was the leader of your group and he was often seen wearing what was seem to be "blouses for women". He was gay. He graduated suma kum laude from your college and you graduated with average grades.

fast forward to the future.

2007-08-12 07:36:59 · 3 answers · asked by Ramora Desoleb 2

Thanks for reading this.
Firstly someone tried suing me for 9000£.Court papers were issued to me.
The claiment found out that i was consulting a solicitor as regards legal advice,and then offered me an out of court settlement of 4000£.
My solicitor prepared defence and a counterclaim of 1000£
The claiments solicitor then wrote to me and said they wanted a months stay by the court,so that we could explore negotiated settlement.
I KNOW I AM TOTALLY INNOCENT.Would mediation make me look guilty???
My question is,should i choose mediation if i am totally innocent.??
Or should i let a judge decide.??

The claiment gets legal aid,so far ive spent 400£ on defence and counterclaim,but i cant afford to pay any more solicitors bills,,,,any advice appreciated

2007-08-12 07:19:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My landlord is charging us both with tampering with mail. I only wrote "person does not live here any more." It was my mailbox and my address. She moved to Florida and now claims she said she was still using this mailing address. When we moved in she told us our address and where to put our mailbox. When we moved we told the post office to hold OUR mail until we got another address. Turns out they held her's too. She is mad because it caused her one late payment on a bill. She even said it was MY writing. How can she charge my husband? We both have to miss work because of this crap! My husband did NOT write any thing or even touch her mail. Can I file a counter suit for false charges? Our court date is next week. Even the post office said we did nothing wrong. I don't know what this woman's problem is!

2007-08-12 07:19:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a Florida resident files a civil suit against a Texas resident for $4,000, is the Texas resident expected to travel down there and defend the suit, or does the Florida resident have to take their case to Texas? This is really not a whole lot of money, and filed out of spite over a breakup. Is it true that subpoenas to out of state residents in this type of civil case is unenforceable and worst case would be a default judgement for damages claimed?

2007-08-12 07:14:21 · 5 answers · asked by CYS 1

If the ordinary citizen said that what would you think? That possibly they would make a good politician?

2007-08-12 07:13:45 · 5 answers · asked by Old Guy 4

2007-08-12 07:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by blue_beard13 1

If someone is stealing money and we wanted to catch them, what are the laws of putting a camera in a dressing room? Keep reading:
This room is used by dancers and I could place the camera just on the purse area. Is it still considered illegal? The dressing room is big and, unless they are weird, they would not be changing their clothes on the purse rack.

2007-08-12 06:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by Justin A 2

2007-08-12 06:46:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous