Law & Ethics - October 2007

as far as morality goes alcohol is more destructive influence than marijuana

2007-10-19 13:38:30 · 12 answers · asked by steph 3

After a police officer visited the local high school, the kids came away with the message that as long as they were on private property (any private property), that they can drink underage and nothing can be done. Is this correct law or did they get the wrong message. Tried looking it up but cant find any laws about it.

2007-10-19 13:26:30 · 8 answers · asked by cassyn_05 2

but I am still curious given a number of questions I asked yesterday in this forum. Most answers were most enlightening and thoise answering seemed quite knowledgeable However.
If a paralegal offers (gives) information to people she is, say, preparing bankruptcies for (such as info from legitimate sites right here on line) and they read the material BEFORE coming back to her, and they make up their OWN minds when they come back to her that they want a Chapter7 or 13, and she gives them the proper forms to fill out, is
that activity considered
the unauthorized practice of law?

and if one of thm asked her to explain what, for example, an "exemption" is, and she 'explains' what it is but does not offer any advice as to where to insert such exemptions, is that considered the unauthorized practice of law?

2007-10-19 13:12:12 · 8 answers · asked by rare2findd 6

2007-10-19 13:03:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

then decide they arnt busy enough so they have you come in randomly each day 10am 9am ect...and leave early at any time any day; which in tern leaves you out of the original 40 hours a week that you were hired for---is that exceptable, or illegal to keep you from getting the full 40 hours you originally agreed on?
AND
Since the persons that are on call will get paid over time -they decide to have you work the "extra" on call hours without your overtime pay because they took your full hours away (that once again you agreed on when you started) Is that exceptable or illegal?

2007-10-19 12:56:15 · 5 answers · asked by BriteIze 1

That a drunk driver who kills a woman and her unborn baby gets 2 murder charges? Even if the woman was on her way to have an abortion!?!?!? Why is it legal for her? But not the drunk? Dont get me wrong i am TOTALLY against drunk driving and believe their punishments should be stiffer. But why can a woman abort a kid and its not murder, but a criminal that kills her and the baby dies gets 2 murder charges?!?!!?

2007-10-19 12:55:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Canada and am a smoker. I do realize the rights of the non-smoker, but believe that some legislation being enforced is crazy. If smoking is so bad that we need to implement all the laws, then why not ban it? Are you a smoker or non-smoker? What are your views on the laws Canadian, US, or worldwide reply. I am interested in what it is like in other countries and viewpoints of Canadians too. Smokers or non-smokers, how do you feel about the way things are? Do you feel that you should be able to smoke in your vehicle or home. They want us outside, but when our smoke goes into the window of someone's house then where will the lines be drawn in new legislation. Why are cigarettes just not banned? Do you think the greedy governments still want the revenue, so still sell them? Just curious

2007-10-19 12:55:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A family member is on her mother's POA and wants to be removed. Problem is...her mom won't remove her. Is there something she could do to remove herself?

Thanks in advance!

2007-10-19 12:38:33 · 1 answers · asked by Dani 2

2007-10-19 12:29:48 · 5 answers · asked by hayev2 1

I want to leave my property to my children. One is very ill and has no other income but this. Can any crediotrs of mine attatch liens or take this property if i put it in a revocable trust?

2007-10-19 12:29:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any particular requiremnents for operating a process serving firm that delivers subpoenas? I've been thinking about it recently but there has to be a catch because it seems very easy.

2007-10-19 12:08:13 · 2 answers · asked by Mathematically Deficient 1

2007-10-19 11:55:55 · 5 answers · asked by misunderstood_teen 1

My family is involved in an embezzlement case and although we have some substantial evidence, I still wonder if we'll lose the criminal case, which requires the evidence to show beyond a reasonable doubt. Is it possible or likely that in a situation where evidence is substantial but not overwhelming, that a civil case would award monies in excess of 100,000 embezzled over 15 years?

2007-10-19 11:54:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

And what about known terrorists.

Opinions and feedback.

2007-10-19 11:49:05 · 9 answers · asked by Roxanne 2

What is the correct way in using Mac OSX, 10.4.10, and iLife 06, to obscure the face of a person being interviewed in order not to be identified in editing movies?

2007-10-19 11:36:42 · 2 answers · asked by Olah 1

2007-10-19 11:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by g 2

filed in Louisiana where I grew up.
AI currently live in OK. and my dad lives in TX.
I'm in my 30's too!
I heard there was a law could file for it though.
Thanks.

2007-10-19 11:21:48 · 11 answers · asked by CJ 1

My brother was injured on a job site. His leg/knee/foot was injured. He slipped on an object that should not have been where it was. They can prove this object was there before the incident and after the incident...but oddly, not the day of the accident. Most are workers afraid of testifying against their boss. But, there are witnesses that have recently come forward to say it was there. Anyway, a day before the witnesses came forward, my brother met with his lawyers. They were trying to "sell" the case to another law firm--larger and well known, top 10. This new group will have a meeting to see if they want to "investigate" the case...to see if they want to TAKE the case. My question is--what does that all REALLY mean? Should my brother try to find a new lawyer? In the meantime, my brother cannot work and is running out of $. He also needs surgery...which will put him on another 6 months of therapy/disability. Advice??

2007-10-19 11:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by crazymom 4

Im planning on moving out on my 18th birthday but the thing is i live in mississippi and from what i seen over a couple sites the age of majority over here is 21 but of all my young friends ive asked over here they say 18 and one of my friends mom that works for the cops or something like that says 18 also and im not sure if it is or not but here are some other ?s also i want to know.....

could i be a minor at 18

can i get my own place at 18

can i get a tatoo without consent at 18

can i have a sexual realationship with someone who is over 21 and not get in trouble at 18

is there any curfew for being 18

can i enroll my ownself at college

how old do you have to be to make a will for when you die

whats the age to go to a bar and not drink or is there

whats the age to go to a adult store

but to make it easier can ya tell me what i can and cannot do at 18 but still answer my ?s i have above

2007-10-19 11:16:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-19 11:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by Carol Ann 2

2007-10-19 10:59:19 · 6 answers · asked by hunda b 1

2007-10-19 10:58:48 · 13 answers · asked by star3dhamdi 1

there are ppl claim religious belief and wanting to send their kids to school with out being immunized. and in some towns run buy liberals an democrates and some of the moderate republicans but more the first too they are allowing these children to enter public school.

do you feel this is more a public heath issue then religion?

do you feel liberals are going to far to please every one at the expense of our childrens health?

do you think ppl use the "religious belief" as a sort of victim card so they get their way ?

example for last question a lady in philly i blieve is saying she doesnt follow any religion but her religious beliefs say she doesnt have to get her kids the shots

2007-10-19 10:52:18 · 15 answers · asked by djominous20 5

I have heard that in the U.S. they will remove the custody of the children from the protective parents? WHY? I believe the Lawyers and the entire Court entouage abuse, abuse, and abuse somemore and get paid for it !!!

2007-10-19 10:49:37 · 3 answers · asked by Lea S 3

i am writing an essay so tell me what he has done which are rounds for impeachment

2007-10-19 10:48:00 · 9 answers · asked by Japhy 3

We are still waiting for the DNA test to come back. The person who raped me is still working in that hospital and works in an isolated room alone with the patients. Now, I haven't been able to get much help or information.

Today, I contacted my State Representative and she is contacting the states attorneys office. Is this something that should have been done in the beginning of the investigation?? How can they help and what will they do to help me?? Will they help to get him out of the hospital and away from patients?? Any extra info. you can give is appreciated?

2007-10-19 10:46:16 · 3 answers · asked by lisa 3

she did not understand the nature of the agreement. Is this contact enforceable?
Please explain why...

2007-10-19 10:24:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean come on! Banning the use of the phrases Husband & Wife and Mom & Dad in the "satan" state schools. Where will it end?

2007-10-19 10:23:26 · 9 answers · asked by citizenvnfla 4

Barack HUSSEIN Obama is currently demanding that John Tanner, the head of the Justice Department's Voting Rights Division be fired because he made a statement with which Barack Hussein disagrees.

Specifically, Mr. Tanner cited a Justice Department study that disproved the Liberal myth that requiring voters to present some form of valid ID would somehow disadvantage 'minority voters' (the real reason the Left opposes laws requiring voters to present valid ID's is because they realize that, without voter fraud, they can't win elections).

After presenting the results of the study, Mr. Tanner commented that the only group that was found to be disadvantaged by these laws were the elderly and that, since Caucasians generally live longer, if anything, more Caucasians would be disadvantaged by such a law.

Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with Mr. Tanner’s conclusions, his observations were based on a valid study and were well reasoned.

2007-10-19 10:19:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am currently owed almost $40,000 in back support from my ex. I have been working with my local enforcement division and supportkids and have gotten no where. He has fled the state and my local office has sent information to the state he resides in...but still nothing. It has been about 7 years now and the arrears just keep adding up. He keeps getting away without paying a dime for his child. His license was suspended but given back to him. He had a warrant issued and this was vacated last year, why I do not know? He has been working under the table and he receives SSI payments. I was told his SSI could not be attached. I have been giving these agencies their information regarding addresses and etc. He is listed as a registered sex offender in the state he resides, he did jail time there. I went to the offender website and got his new address, gave it to supportkids and the local agency, still nothing!! They say they call him...he's not going to answer their calls. I Need Help

2007-10-19 09:44:53 · 5 answers · asked by swty2crazy2001 2