Law & Ethics - October 2007

What is "common law"?

2007-10-27 03:49:21 · 4 answers · asked by shawntaelsey123 1

My uncle has been living with my grandfather helping him out well my Dad moved in also and runs over my g-pa yesterday my dad called the police to get my uncle evicted but from what I understand about law in florida is they have to get an eviction notice for anything to be legal is that right

2007-10-27 03:38:06 · 4 answers · asked by Karie 2

I thought the concept is great! but what do you think. I'm open to pros and cons equally. GO!

http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=135647&ran=72799&tref=y

2007-10-27 03:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by ABC 3

2007-10-27 02:35:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, my husband is arguing with me about an incident that happened here with a judge. The judge wouldn't give an immigrant an order of protection or a divorce. My husband said that since they were married in Virginia (a commonwealth state) that their marriage is "only" binding in the commonwealth states. I just read about "commonwealth" (on the Kentucky website) and it states that "commonwealth" is the same thing as "state". So, my question is this: If you are married in Virginia, Kentucky, or any other commonwealth state does it mean you aren't legally married in other states? I think it doesn't matter what state you were married in, that you are married period. I believe I am 100% correct. I need some proof on paper to print out to take to my husband who thinks he knows so much about the law, he does know the law in certain areas, but not that. Any help with a website would be great! Thank you, to all, for any help!

2007-10-27 02:15:59 · 4 answers · asked by chrystalbelle 2

alcohol can bring on violent behavior in most yet i have never heard of anyone getting violent while stoned

2007-10-27 01:24:39 · 11 answers · asked by princess yahoo 1

If a husband kills his estranged wife in self-defense should the local DA at least attempt to charge? It's been 3 yrs (Okla)
-No witnesses (well two but one is dead)
-Rual residence
-Husband has documented history of domestic violence against four ex-wives all obtained protective orders against him at one time or another
-Husband claims estranged wife shot at him with a .22 pistol
-Husband has wound in palm of left hand and .22 bullet holes in the walls of the house to prove it
-Estranged wife dead on floor from single gunshot wound to the chest (.44 Mag Rifle)
-.22 pistol resting in the palm of dead woman's hand was suspictious to investigator when asked about it husband admitted that after shooting her (in self-defense) he picked up the pistol and held it to his head contemplating suicide. Changed his mind but placed the weapon into the palm of her hand rather then putting it back where it fell
-Estranged wifes car had damage from previouse incidents of rage from husband

2007-10-27 01:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a man killed 64 people on 64 different occasions before finally being apprehended by the authorities and once he was caught he claimed how much pleasure each death gave him, should his children be sentenced to death along with him if they've lived their entire life with him?

2007-10-27 00:41:55 · 13 answers · asked by James B 3

2007-10-27 00:07:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 00:07:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

With single mothers taking partners and real dads vanishing off the scene, would it not be a good idea for all newborn childrens DNA to be taken so that the real father can be pinpointed in parental issues. A DNA bank would also bring down the cost of DNA testing in future and also the child can know who his father really is. As the law stands, only birth certificates and the mothers word is taken as proof of fatherhood, which is no proof whatsoever. Yes! I know there are dangers, but with nothing to hide there is nothing to fear.

2007-10-26 23:22:33 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-10-26 23:18:48 · 18 answers · asked by andianaplus3 2

in the news today Oct 26 another mother kills her new born child. But no mention of the farther. The mother has to take all the blame and guilt and all the farther got is his rocks off.
Perhaps there should be another law " O God forgive me" making it a crime to not report when a child is CONCEIVED similar to a birth certificate. Then if anything happen to the child both fornicators will be held responsible. I am a man so I cant totaly realized the anguish the mother goes through all alone in the situation. We live in a sick society that encourage this type of behavior and when it happens the likes of Nancy Grace and Glen beck are so selfrightious it just gags me

2007-10-26 23:17:14 · 2 answers · asked by jim 1

Please say your opinion.I want it to be a disscussion.

2007-10-26 22:50:11 · 11 answers · asked by nimia 1

I heard there was a law that if your under 18 and your partner is over 18 but you are 3 years apart it is still legal to be together. is that true?

example: (not true story) I'm 15 and I'm dating a guy who is 18, we could legally date and have sex.

2007-10-26 22:21:19 · 3 answers · asked by daythatidie99 2

2007-10-26 21:39:54 · 6 answers · asked by junjun 2

I want to create a website featuring the wallpapers of many popular hollywood celebrities. Found some good number of images from public domain which i can use too..

Can anyone explain me the rules of the copyright in the internet before i go and make the wallpapers and pictures online ??

I dont want to be screwed lateron for using copyrighted content.

2007-10-26 21:34:05 · 3 answers · asked by Rahul 2

what does it mean when we say a lawyer is part of a notary and can notarize an affidavit?

2007-10-26 20:33:32 · 1 answers · asked by mariam z 1

guy next door is picking at me and my dog. he is knocking at my door to ask me question when i have told him to stay off my property. everytime i take my dog for a walk he barks and jumps at him from afar. What can i do to make him stop before i call the police?

2007-10-26 20:13:10 · 10 answers · asked by deerocs 1

I had worked for my previous employer for 1 year and 6 months. I had some person issues with another co-worker that started the same week as me. About three months after I started at the company there was a new position that opened up that would have been a promotion to both of us. They did not even consider her for the position the just offered it to me and she was upset because she really wanted it. Things just went sour between the two of us after that. Recently things were escalating and she was trying to tell me how to do my job and she was also yelling and barking orders at my guys. I gave a verbal and written complaint to both my boss and his boss. And asked them both for guidance several times. But never had gotten any responses from either one. For the most part I just ignored this other girl unless it came to work to avoid conflict.

However two days ago out of the blue, the office manager (the person above my boss) pulled me into his office and told me that "I" had to solve

2007-10-26 19:57:35 · 9 answers · asked by bodeebabe 2

I live in the state of Oregon, and I recently signed up with health insurance through my work. The insurance is very expensive, and a burden finacially, but I felt it nessesary considering my health condition.
It turns out, they wont cover anything having to do with my 'pre-existing condition'. I have not used it once, and they wont cover me for what I really need it for.
Its basicly a waste of money for me, and very hard to make ends meet. I tried to cancel, but they are saying I cant until I have proof of insruance elsewhere or I have to wait another year until open enrollment? Can they do this? Is there anything I can do? Or do I have to loose $180 a month for nothing for the next year?

2007-10-26 19:49:50 · 5 answers · asked by J & R G 1

The vehicle ahead of me came to a dead stop on the onramp to the highway. There was no way for me to go around him, and I hit the rear end. I got a ticket for "failure to use due care." I had no choice but to hit either the vehicle that stopped, a cement barrier, or drive out onto the freeway. I was not going very fast, maybe 45 mph. Am I really the one at fault if someone stops on the onramp? I'm going to fight it no matter what, but do I have the ghost of a chance to beat this ticket? My car is totalled!

2007-10-26 19:39:25 · 11 answers · asked by kathi1vee 5

I got a parking citation for parking in the wrong direction on the street infront of my house. The fine is only $35. My questions are:

1. If I pay the ticket, does it show on my driving record? And is that bad?

2. If I contest the ticket, what are my odds of winning? (I live in Houston, TX.) Especially if the police do not show up.

3. The ticket says I have a right to an instant hearing. I just show up anytime within 45 days, between 9-7. Is a "hearing" the actual trial, or is it just when they set a date for the trial?

4. How realistic are my views on the law?

a. I'm innocent until proven guilty, and this ticket is just an allegation.

b. The city has the "burden of proof" of proving the parking violation. They must present a case, or else it's thrown out.

c. I have a right to confront my accusers. Therefore if the cop doesn't show up, the case is thrown out.

d. I have a right to remain silent. If the judge asks me for my side of the story, I can refuse.

2007-10-26 19:32:56 · 12 answers · asked by weapons hot 3

I am pleading not guilty the police facts sheet says there are no witnesses. do they have to tell me if they have witnesses.
How do they operate

2007-10-26 19:25:54 · 4 answers · asked by benny 1

2007-10-26 19:15:40 · 4 answers · asked by Prashant P 1

2007-10-26 19:08:47 · 12 answers · asked by Pamela F 1

Is anyone familiar with the sexual consent laws in NYC?
How old do you have to be to have sex? Is it different for boys and girls? Is there a restriction for hold old of a person you can sleep with before it's illegal.
I'm not a sicko! I'm just curious. Ha ha.

2007-10-26 18:58:46 · 2 answers · asked by Moo 2

I mean we spend a lot of money on burning fireworks would'nt that same money if saved would benefit us in the long run.

2007-10-26 18:41:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

felony counterfeit of five dollar bills with no evidence

2007-10-26 18:25:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

roommates, Los Angeles, Rental laws, roommate dispute

2007-10-26 18:23:00 · 9 answers · asked by Milo. 1