Law & Ethics - December 2007

bunch of harden criminals? Many times he/she is just a kid unless their family has money & fame.How can a defense lawyer allow this to happen if he does isn't he just as guilty as the person who commited the crime b/c hes actually covering it up by clouding the facts?How can he/she live with themselves knowing their client was guilty but they got him off with a loophole or twist of the law & words but the facts are the same & will not change.You can rewrite history but you cant change it.

2007-12-10 08:20:53 · 5 answers · asked by ding-a-ling 3

Ok, so I have to do a speech in my college public speaking class and I need help with the topic"The Constitution and the changing world" its a bold but bland topic and Im having so much trouble I just need some ideas to expand and to get me started.Website are amazing but I really want some personal opinons where I should go with this.

Thanks
-Katie

2007-12-10 08:19:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a simple guy who goes to job& earns a decent amount.i believe in saving,but my wife believes in spending,
my marriage has completed 8 months & in these 8mths this girl has packed her bags thrice {of course with gold} & went to her house for a duration of 15days to 1 month each time.
& with me she just wants to socialise{go to malls,party,long drives,hotels,hillstations, movies,etc}thats ok for me but when it comes to bear my child, answer is simple NO.
and apart from that she wants to handle her parents{my in laws}ready made garments' business.may be coz of that she dosent want to concieve. please give me some legal help?
i have heard sum where that if wife doesnt live with her hubby for six months at a time, divorce can happen easily. is it true? plz help?

2007-12-10 08:18:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm working on a settlement with a hospital. I can't go into details, but I was in the ICU for two days and the recovery unit for 5 days following a tubal legation gone bad. This was immediately following the birth of my 3rd son. Despite the exploratory surgery, the pain from that (among other things) and being in the hospital for a week I also missed out on the first week of my sons birth (including not being able to breastfeed). I also had to make arrangements with family to help out with the other two children.

Are there any kinds of guidelines to figure out how much to ask for "pain and suffering"? I don't feel comfortable asking for ridiculous amounts of money, but I do feel like I deserve a fair amount.

2007-12-10 08:15:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got my idienty stolen recently. I was pissed and the police were like well we really cant catch them leaglly. Well my brother is really good with computers and he thinks that he might of tracked down who did it and so he wants to hack into their computer and release a virus that will destroy all of their files and stuff. And the police said that if he did that he could be arrested and thrown in jail. I think that is such bull! Anyone else agree?

2007-12-10 08:15:00 · 2 answers · asked by Ashely85 1

Hi, I am employeed by 1 of 2 contracting companies that work for the US Government at particular location. I tried switching to work for the other contracting company (who said they would gladly accept me) but they turned around and said they couldn't hire me. The reason being is that goverment bosses here deemed me to be too important at my current job, so they are basically disallowing me to switch to the other company. I myself am not held to any contract and could quit outright if I wanted too... Anyway, ok here comes my question! What type of crime has taken place? The governent bosses (and my current bosses have taking advantage of a position of power over me. My free will to work for the other company is not possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated! thank you!

2007-12-10 08:08:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

The deceased died age 100 years leaving a Will. The next-of-kin (daughter, only surviving child) has been left a small fixed monetary legacy. There are two Executors. One is an lady in her eighties. The other is a retired Solicitor, who also held Power of Attorney for the deceased and administered her financial affairs for many years. He is a significant residuary beneficiary of the Estate. Probate has been granted and the estate is now being distributed. The Executors will only pass the minimum information to the family, each of whom has been left a small monetary legacy. A copy of the Will was obtained with difficulty and the size of the Estate, £500,000 was only discovered from instigating a search.

2007-12-10 08:03:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was on jury duty recently.

When it came down to discussing intent, I thought a loaded pistol proved intent to use it. After all, why else would the robber use a loaded gun if they did not plan to fire it? The robber could have used an unloaded weapon. The argument put forward was that the robber used the weapon accidentally when the person being robbed fought back. The argument is that the robber had the right to defend himself against the victim (that was killed).

Is it fair to think there was an intent here?

2007-12-10 08:03:02 · 6 answers · asked by Wrong Answer 4

I was questioned by the police and was told i would be arrested unless i gave them a statement. They said all i needed to do was give them a statement and i could go home. So i wrote the statement , and gave it to them then they said i could go home. About 2 weeks later i get a letter from the court saying i need to appear, and theres 5 charges against me. Can they use my statement against me if i wasent aware of my right? I know that they only have to read my rights if im arrested. But can them threatening me and tricking me into writing this statement be used in court, I was also under the influence of alcohol and marajuana at the time.
Thank you

2007-12-10 07:44:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

For background, I've never liked Michael Vick as a person or as a player.

With that said, I think the punishment of 23 months in prison for his role in dogfighting is just ridiculous! Don't get me wrong, what he did was dumb and uncalled for, but I am saddened to see such an emphasis in our society put upon that.

I think professional sports leagues have bigger problems with their stars fathering children out of wedlock, abuse of drugs, abuse of spouses, involvement in real crime rings such as gangs. Why aren't leagues and law enforcement going after these people and making examples of them for real problems that plague our society? Instead, we've got idiots protesting outside the Falcons' headquarters with their poodles demanding rights for Fluffy. Why not protest for peoples' rights?!

I think we've got our priorities all out of whack. As much as I dislike Vick, I'm sorry to see him be made an example for something so dumb.

What do you think?

2007-12-10 07:36:13 · 17 answers · asked by klick10110 2

He stop reporting after 5yrs and he didn't get into any trouble other than he got a dirty U/A and the Judge sent him back and know he has been gone for 13mo and they have it in the computer that he won't get out for another 2yrs do that seem fair when he hasn't committed any more crimes and has been a working family man being productive in society? Is there anything we can do to get him out sooner? He is on the highest level and does not get into any trouble and has a family at home that he could be taking care of not the state Can anyone who know anything about the law in Oklahoma please help? He did do 5yrs on the streets without getting into any more trouble again I say he did not catch a new case so why is it they trying to make him do the whole 10yr? And if at all possible is there anything we can do to change this or what. As I recall the governor did not take any good time from him. Anyone who knows a good laywer, please help please refer him to us. we need justice please!!

2007-12-10 07:23:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hadn't received anything when expected, so I called to check on the status of my enrollment.About three weeks or so before this, I received a letter at my company asking for one correction on my enrollment form.I made the correction and sent it back to the insurance company. During my call to the insurance company, the rep tells me that they sent me a letter asking for another correction. I did not receive this letter and asked her to fax it to me. After receiving the fax and reveiwing it, I figured out why I didn't get it. It was sent to to the WRONG company. Not only did this letter have my full name, but also had my social on it. The next morning, I contacted the company and found out that they had much more info on me than this. HR at this company told me that she tried to correct the problem when she received my first letter, but continued to get my info. She received two COMPLETED copies of my enrollment form with all my info, VERY personal info. What should I do?

2007-12-10 07:05:33 · 3 answers · asked by smiley06 1

One social worker said I have a history of violence for defending myself when 2 people attacked me. I kicked them in self-defense, so she said I have a history of violence, & I'm a violent person. I only fight BACK when someone attacks me 1st. I used to take Tae Kwon Do karate lessons for self-defense training & discipline.

2007-12-10 06:54:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

where i live its getting crazy..Half the places that used to take checks have stopped...when ever i ask why they say because to many people bounce checks here...Now im not going to lie, i have had a few bounce, very far between, my mistake and i paid my dues right away...why don't they make harsher fines though for people who constantly bounce checks, jail time, bigger fees, or do what the goverment does and take it out of there pay checks or wellfare checks....does anyone got a solution to help making checks bounce..

2007-12-10 06:42:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do they do when they do a background check on you?

2007-12-10 06:41:40 · 4 answers · asked by Sadie C 4

People have freedom of choice. If the choices they make cause them to be put into negative circumstances, how is it the responsibility of the government to take money by force from the people who make good financial decisions and redirect it to the people who make poor choices?

In this kind of system, responsibility will never be encouraged because people will never have to face starvation and death for the poor choices they've made. If compassion is necessary, why can't individuals and charities do it with donations instead of the government doing it with taxes?

You can argue that capitalism and the free market isn't fair but stealing from those who have earned their wealth is not exactly fair either.

People must work to earn their living. If they can't find work in one location, it is their responsibility to relocate. It simply isn't fair that I will have to live my entire life paying for people who won't work. If I want to help someone, it should be my choice.

2007-12-10 06:37:42 · 11 answers · asked by Justin 4

My brother and I were at a bar, but when I left, he stayed behind (he was making friends and what not). My brother is 21, but I'm 19 years old (still they served me alcohol without ID-ing me). Anyway, I spoke to him @ 10pm, and he was fine, as did my father at 11pm. At 2am, I received a call from the police saying that he had gotten into a 'little altercation, and that he was sleeping, so that I shouldn't bother to get him until the next day.' Well, I wasn't going to be able to go back to sleep after hearing that, so I went to go pick him up, and got to the hospital at 4AM. When I got there, he was separated in a room away from the other patients, with an officer outside of his room. He was handcuffed to the bed, restrained with a vest that was attached to the bed, as well as sedated with Adavan and something else (started with an 'H'). He was completely unresponsive. He had a nice shiner coming in on his right eye/cheek, a lump over his left eyebrow, an abrasion above his (cont'd)

2007-12-10 06:35:05 · 5 answers · asked by sarah820w 1

I live in the state of colorado and people keep parking in front of my house (I need the space). Is it actually "my" space or is it public parking?

2007-12-10 06:22:35 · 20 answers · asked by Me 2

2007-12-10 06:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by luanaolokele 1

Are there laws that safeguard from women who marry just for money? I realize that there can be a prenup and if there is a living will giving that particular woman the medical power of attorney, there may not be much that can be done... but is there ANYTHING that could be done?

2007-12-10 06:10:19 · 3 answers · asked by RDubs 2

I was just wondering why people get in a uprage with pot. I can see meth and hard core drugs. I just don't see why they don't legalize pot dosen't it have some health benifits too?

2007-12-10 06:06:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-10 06:03:47 · 3 answers · asked by buddyrhonda 2

In other countries they have much much lower crime rates than in america, what could we do to lower the crime rate?

2007-12-10 05:59:29 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've all seen what happened to celebs like Michael Vick and Lil' Kim. These celebs have one thing in common--When faced with trial, they lied rather than told the truth and went to jail--FOR NOTHING! Since when did going to jail look cool? Last time I checked, jail was not the best place to be! You have all these celebs who brag about how they spent time in jail all because of a lie they told! The kids of America look at stuff like this and emulate it and think it's alright! I have a question for the rest of America: If you knew someone, say, a convicted killer/rapist stayed next door to you, would you do the right thing and take the necessary steps to put him away to make sure justice is served? Or would you turn a blind eye and let this person go free because you're "scared" of what could happen to YOU if you do? If you do this, you're only allowing it to happen again! Would you go to jail for someone else's stupidity? I damn sure WOULD NOT! What do the rest of you think about it?

2007-12-10 05:57:17 · 7 answers · asked by Nate 5

Is there any legislation that says when you arrange a return of goods that you bought online, you can keep the product if the company/courier doesn't collect the product within a certain amount of time (or by the date they said they would)?

2007-12-10 05:52:44 · 4 answers · asked by chris565431 1

2007-12-10 05:51:21 · 3 answers · asked by Tiffany B 1

if a friends writes you a personal check for a loan and you are later told that funds were not available at the time the check was written,is the person who wrote the check at fault or the person who cashed it?

2007-12-10 05:45:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I sometimes really think my lawyer isnt fighitng for my best interest. For example I have a accident case againts another driver that was at fault. I feel like I deserve much more then what the other insurance is supposibly offering me. I sometimes feel like the lawyer that represents you is out for his own money .... For example my lawyer might have made a side settlement with the other insurance company instead of me recieving a big chunk he would offer something small and keep a bigger commision for himself... Is this the way it usually is with lawyers? Or am I just making this stuff up because it seems like 99% of lawyers are crooks.

2007-12-10 05:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by LosAngelesAngels 1

2007-12-10 05:29:58 · 5 answers · asked by David J 1

a man has left messages on my phone threatening my life can i have him dishonorably discharged and stripped of his benifits. he is on active duty with the us army. he is currently in san antonio because he had two fingers messed up in iraq

2007-12-10 05:28:08 · 4 answers · asked by codyjay54 1