Law & Ethics - November 2007

If you have job that makes enough money to be independent, can you live alone independently?

2007-11-20 09:48:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Polygamist Leader Gets 5 Years to Life
By JENNIFER DOBNER,AP
Posted: 2007-11-20 17:14:52
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) - A judge on Tuesday sentenced a polygamous-sect leader to five years to life in prison for his role in the arranged marriage of teenage cousins.

Warren Jeffs, 51, was convicted of rape as an accomplice for his role in the marriage of a 14-year-old follower and her 19-year-old cousin in 2001. The sentences are to be served consecutively.

It will be up to the Utah parole board to decide just how long he stays behind bars.

Jeffs is head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, whose members practice polygamy in arranged marriages that have often involved placing young girls with older men. Most FLDS members live in the twin communities of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz., about 350 miles southeast of Salt Lake City.

Washington County prosecutors said Jeffs enticed Elissa Wall into marriage and sex against her will by telling her the relationship was commanded by God and that any refusal would place her salvation at risk.

Jurors said Wall's age was a major factor in their decision. Under Utah law, a 14-year-old can consent to sex in some circumstances. But it is not considered consensual if a person under 18 is enticed by someone at least three years older.

2007-11-20 09:48:08 · 11 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5

Im doin a research/argumentive paper of animal testing..Science or animal cruelty and in my paper i would like to say everthing approved by the FDA is tested on animals. But i need evidence of citation! so please help me by addin where you got ur information from

thanx

2007-11-20 09:43:30 · 2 answers · asked by Gee 2

I'm a single parent and have 2 children living with me who do not have a relationship with they're mother. I do not have anyone to list as a primary care plan in the event I deploy. My unit is considering chaptering me out because of this. My retirement package has already been approved and I am due to retire in 9 months. Can I still retire and collect my retirement pay as well as receive an honorable discharge?

2007-11-20 09:38:30 · 1 answers · asked by cookey1970 1

2007-11-20 09:35:56 · 2 answers · asked by kahtriel7 1

I'm just wondering because it seems like they should be aware of the laws.
Example:
I read this article about this teenager who was living like a normal 'american' teenager, going to concerts and stuff. Her father was in Pakistan and did not approve of her lifestyle, so he murdered her. This act could have been validated in Pakistan but not in the US.

I was also watching cops and this guy from Mexico beat up his wife because she wasn't keeping their house clean. He told the cops that keeping the house dirty was unacceptable in Mexico.
So do they know that laws here before they become citizens? I think they should not only have to know them, but also sign a copy of them.

2007-11-20 09:34:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to get in trouble with the law and I'm trying to do whats right. I make 7.25 an hour as a security guard with no benefits.

2007-11-20 09:34:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

George is the named defendant on a valid, instate, non-contact,protective order petitioned by his estranged wife Sarah. Sarah chooses to invite George back into the residence to attemt reconciliation. Who is in violation of the court's order and subject to legal sanctions.

2007-11-20 09:17:42 · 3 answers · asked by david b 1

You know like that guy who was sleeping on his couch a few months ago and some sick police came in and tasered him. Well if I was that guy I probably would have defended myself and killed them. What would be the legal consequences? I ask this seriously because I am prepared to defend myself if some stupid cops came into my home. Here was the story:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07254/816402-153.stm

2007-11-20 09:16:09 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

In Florida, a predator kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered a girl. John Couey deliberately committed the act against a 9 year old girl, Jessica Lunsford. It was very difficult but the prosecutors got a conviction and a death sentence for this low-life white trash animal.

The ACLU and other liberal groups oppose the punishment and will continue to attempt to commute Couey's death sentence. It will take years and a small fortune to get justice. The people who oppose Couey's fitting punishment are reprehensible.

All liberals are not against the death penalty but every advocate against capital punishment is a liberal, including an overwhelming % of criminal defense lawyers

If Couey had killed, murdered, raped and tortured your child wouldn't you cross the line to punish Couey, if you could?

What would you say to the liberal group like the ACLU who wants Couey given a pass?

Why do liberals support the ACLU? Is partnership in socialism worth it?

2007-11-20 09:09:11 · 7 answers · asked by ? 7

Should I be allowed to stand outside my house on my front lawn and burn Old Glory? (I would never do that I'm just asking a hypothetical question)

2007-11-20 09:05:05 · 22 answers · asked by harry 4

My friend was baby sitting. He was going to take a child in to the hospital because he was sick. The doctor and hospital said no he couldn't because he was not the father. I am looking for this law in California. I mean if a child is sick why would they take him in? does anyone know where to find this law . God bless Anthony

2007-11-20 09:01:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would we not do stem cell research when there are 2.1 million abortions per year? I mean seriously, you know how many lives we could possibly save! Ridiculous!

Don't take me the wrong way I do think it's wrong if we are intentionally killing embryos to get the stem cells. But if there are 2.1 million abortions per year, than why would we not use those stem cells for the research?

Oh yes, 2.1 million are only the REPORTED cases. Who knows how many unreported abortions there are.

2007-11-20 08:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I loaned someone money over a period of time to help them out. They said after they got their situation straight I would receive my money but it's been a year now. When I ask for my money all I get is excuses but how he's still stuggling doesn't have it right now. The problem is that now I am struggling and I really need my money back. I have decided to write a letter to the person and explaining if I don't receive my money by a certain period then I would take him to court. I also know he will respond by phone to my letter so I plan to record it and use it in court. However I'm am concerned that he might be like do what u gotta do. The problem is that I can't find the paper with the amounts (and time) that I loaned him though I do know the total sum. Also I don't have a promissory note like I know I should have gotten. Im just worried I won't get my money back if I go to court then I'm out more money I don't have for court fee's. Bottom line what are my options what steps should Itake

2007-11-20 08:48:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

if my work has not dropped in standard,can they sack me,just for the record i am a none drug user.can anyone help me out please.

2007-11-20 08:45:16 · 18 answers · asked by sheenaelliott 1

I've been reading all the other answers to how bail bonds work and they are confusing they all mention something about a criminal. I owe 4,000 in traffic tickets and I was wanting to look into getting a bail bondsman to avoid me from going to jail. I know you have to put a 10% downpayment but then what? Do I have to pay the 4,000 in full or can I get a plan, that is my question.

2007-11-20 08:42:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Rather than being shoved in an Elderly Persons home or Nursing Home? Taxpayer to pay. Our elderly deserve the best of the best. They built our country and fought our wars: Fed us: Clothed us:Educated us-need I say more?
I will-no Euthanasia by withdrawal of food and water which is what is practiced at the moment?

2007-11-20 08:42:14 · 22 answers · asked by Birdman 7

2007-11-20 08:41:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to file for divocre but scared to due to i don't want my husband to have any type of custody or visitation with our kids . I fully believe he has a sex problem and i fear for my daughters saftey . he has already been divocred once and the mother tried for this and brought up issues that i have and more and she lost though he dosen't make any effort to see his kids .dosne't even give them a call . How can i fight and win where he would loose all parenting rights ?

2007-11-20 08:41:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am forced by my non-residential parent to visit him. But my mother who is my residential parent does not support me whenever i want to change this.

So at what age can you just basically say no?

I'm old enough and responsible enough to drive a car so why cant i decide where i want to be?

Im 16 and am forced to go to my dads house, how do i get out of going there?

2007-11-20 08:36:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a "neighborhood drunk" and he is srating to harrass us.

What can be done about this? We are getting rather sick of all of the verbal abuse and yelling.

I don't think the guy works and it seems like he just walks around the neighborhood all day long. He is ALWAYS drunk off his azz and harrassing people.

2007-11-20 08:23:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-20 08:22:43 · 8 answers · asked by babyherc1r 1

2007-11-20 08:15:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have some questions about the juvenile criminal system in Pennsylvania. Crime commited was stealing...
a) How can probation be extended?
b) Can probation officers go into records of the offender’s friends even though the friends have never before committed a criminal act?
c) If the juvenile turns 18 in the middle of his or her probation is anything different from the original juvenile law system (does it revert to an adult law system)?
d) If a judge says it is unnecessary for photograph and fingerprints to be taken but the delinquent officer say it is necessary can you fight it?
e) Are delinquent officers allowed to get in contact with friends of the offender even if not given permission by the offender?
f) Does having a juvenile record affect the schools you may have the chance to get into?
g) If you have a problem with your delinquent officer who or how can you report this? (Already she is giving unfair statements and has crossed the boundary on some things)
Thanks

2007-11-20 08:06:36 · 3 answers · asked by Amber K 3

I have heard they are not. Does this include black powder revolvers also? Can they be carried concealed with a permit or do I need a permit to carry concealed?

2007-11-20 07:56:03 · 5 answers · asked by TIDE 1

I need some advice please.
I am a mum to 6 children and have had some problems with my father and hus partner with the children. I accept that my children should not be left alone with either of them but my mother in law is threatening me that if my children go near my dad she is calling social services. My dad is not that bad and ebcause she does not like him she is blowing everything out of proportion.
I am so so upset that she is threatening me and my husband (her son) and would like some advice on how to shut her up legally.
She is a control freak and likes to control evrything and I cant cope with her anymore.
I appreciate she worries about the children, but I cannot understand why she is threatening me with social services over a small problem.

2007-11-20 07:50:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is anyone else getting emails from africans (mainly west africa based) about them offering masses of money. Im tired of these scams and wondering if anyone is doing something about it. The latest i got is about some woman who is terminally ill with breast cancer offering me a cut of $150 million dollars - i feel that is horrendously offensive and is just giving places like nigeria even more of a bad reputation.

2007-11-20 07:35:58 · 24 answers · asked by jj26 5

2007-11-20 07:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by skooltransformer 2

I just found out that a member of my family was molested 6 years ago by a family member. Is there anything that we can do to obtain justice for what that person did? Can they still be accused?

2007-11-20 07:31:13 · 4 answers · asked by 72801 1

My little brother, who is 12, accidently broke a couple rules on the school bus and the bus driver said if he does it again he would get arrested. Can they do that? Even thought he is only in 7th grade and he didn't know the rules of the bus?

2007-11-20 07:22:43 · 10 answers · asked by Target 1