Law & Ethics - December 2007

This isn't me, it's a guy I know. He lives in Nevada, crashed a brand new truck (without insurance) and went out and 'bought' ANOTHER brand new truck (now he has TWO truck payments). He bought some electric guitars, a drum set, amplifiers, 300+cds, ANOTHER Mac, he bought his $475,000 house about 5 years ago (it's worth less now), eats at super expensive restaurants, and just feels (and acts) like he is a person who deserves priveledges that we (lowly normal people) shouldn't get.
Anyway, he isn't responsible in the least.
I'm sure the judge will review his spending habits (right?).
This guy just spent $40,000+ before he is going to declare bankruptcy, and he's convinced that he will get to keep all of his purchases.
Any predictions?
I'm probably going to e-mail him this question/answers, so lectures are encouraged.

2007-12-29 10:08:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

of the 6 family members here in Washington state. I live just 2 towns away from where this occured. My son is the same age as the little boy that was killed (Age 3). The daughter of the two oldest victims had her boyfriend shoot the boy and his 5 year-old sister because she "Wasn't up to it." I cried all the way home from work after reading how he shot the little boy in the head while he held his hand out to him after watching him kill his mom and sister. I got home from work and went into my son's room and watched him sleep. What in the hell can make someone so cold as to shoot children like that? The Prosocuter is deciding whether to go for the death penalty or not. These people deserve to rot in hell. What is this world coming to? After learning that he might get the death penalty the man was quoted as saying "I have a new respect for life." Too little too late for that. Should have thought of that before pulling the trigger.

2007-12-29 10:08:23 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan's mom 7

in Michigan? The parents have done no wrong

2007-12-29 09:56:43 · 8 answers · asked by julie w 1

Grocery stores remove handicapped places for store employee of the month, expecting mothers (aren't they supposed to walk?). I have polio and barely can walk!!

2007-12-29 09:47:22 · 3 answers · asked by V L 1

It is the law in Pakistan...as in the U.S....that all deaths of a violent or suspicious nature require an autopsy. Yet Bhutto was buried without one. Pakistan authorities have refused the help of an International Agency to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. At first, it was said she was shot in the neck and chest. Then they said it was shrapnel wounds. Then the story changed, and they said she died from hitting her head on the edge of the car. Although the Bush Administration blames Al Queda, there is no verification of this and, without an autopsy, no way to know what killed her.

From messages written to a friend in the U.S., it seems this woman was begging for security protection. She had come to Pakistan at the request of the U.S. government and Condoleezza Rice talked to her by phone just before she left exile. Wouldn't you think that Bush would have insisted that Musharraf give her adequate protection? Wouldn't you think that an autopsy was needed?

2007-12-29 09:07:19 · 5 answers · asked by Me, Too 6

Hi, I'm a 15year old guy(yes I know my av's a girl and that's because I'm a m2f transgender living as a guy for now but that isn't important) and I'm a huge fan of Grand Theft Auto(practically the only masculine thing I'm into) and have got every game so far accept GTA London and GTA IV and I can't wait until I have the set. Now there's this store in town called Playtime Multimedia and I'm a regular customer there and all the staff there know me really well and know what games my Mum allows me to have. Now really I should have a parent or guardian come in with me when getting a game like GTA as it is 18 rated and I'm 15 but at this store seen as they know me so well they let me have what ever game I want and the only rule they follow is that when I'm trading in they won't give me cash for my own safety without a parent or guardian and I only can trade for other games.
Is it illegal this store selling me 18 rated games without a parent or guardian as I'm only 15years old?
Just to say I'm from the UK.

2007-12-29 09:03:03 · 42 answers · asked by Lily R 1

Seen this on a few answers here. If a foreigner is sentenced on the same day as me in court why would people think he shouldn't have to go to prison and I would? That wouldn't be fair to people from here who get sentenced.

2007-12-29 08:53:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 08:52:36 · 2 answers · asked by garysnake@sbcglobal.net 1

Do they get the 10% back on the day of sentencing or do they get it back in the mail sometime after sentencing?

2007-12-29 08:48:28 · 4 answers · asked by shirlandjerry@yahoo.com 2

If a lawyer is not needed. What is the quickest and best way to go about filing for emergency custody if we live in Fl and the child and mother live in SC? What things must be occuring for the courts to hear the case?

Thanks.

2007-12-29 08:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by isladelmar7 2

What's the deal with Benazir Bhutto. Was she the leader of pakistan or what was her role. and how is that possible, doesn't pakistan not allow women to have any rights?

sorry if i sound naive or ignorant, i just don't know!!!

2007-12-29 08:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

CHARGES OF GBH SECTION 18, CRIMINAL DAMAGE AND AFFRAY.HE HAS A RECORD.BEEN CLEAN FOR 17 YEARS.

2007-12-29 08:30:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

so I am with one of my friends crossing the street and someone almost runs him over so I give the driver the finger out of anger and a cop sees me grabs my arm and tells me not to curse. Was what i did illegal or is the cop wrong I am in Connecticut

2007-12-29 08:20:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My gyrlfriends ex husband filed a petition to keep their children. He lives in florida and she lives in georgia. She was only in florida for the holidays when she was served with this petition and now he wont give her back the kids and is telling her that she cant leave the state. Is this true. She also has had custody of the kids all their lives and they live with her in georgia. He just got them when they went to visit for the holiday and now he wont let them go home.

2007-12-29 08:18:07 · 5 answers · asked by DOTDOTDOT 2

i am an asian, some coworkers are yelling at me,shout, insulting words........they dont give me a chance to talk and explain.....if i am angry, its harrassing to them,im just depending myself...i dont yell, i talk to them nice but still..................the management knows and said just do your job.................its very uncomfortable to work....plan to quit....

2007-12-29 08:10:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just started a job and my first day was friday. That day I worked 11 hrs. The next week I got my check and saw I had been paid all 11 hrs in regular pay. Am I entitled to get paid overtime after 8 hrs a day or is it after 40 a week. What is the overtime law for California?

2007-12-29 07:58:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

if your underage at a party where other underage
people are drinking can you get in trouble

2007-12-29 07:58:01 · 6 answers · asked by coolkids52001 1

what are they regarding carrying a firearm in public? I am allowed to carry a pistol in my pocket in NYC , legally, as a result of the second amendment?

2007-12-29 07:57:44 · 6 answers · asked by akfortyseven 4

Guess booz affect society at large? and very bad for your health so why is it not outlawed and banned like smoking?

2007-12-29 07:52:26 · 9 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

I have always heard that we are not allowed to copy articles from websites, BUT what will it hurt me if I will do so?

2007-12-29 07:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Joe Blow filed a lawsuit against me for slander and libel. I had 20 days to respond to the courts of Florida which I did. They received the response 12/22/07. Joe Blow received his copy 12/24/07. Today 12/29/07 I receive a letter from Joe Blow (plaintiff) wanting me to contact HIM to set up a time for a deposition with HIS lawyer. 1. I haven't heard anything else from there court concerning my response. 2. Shouldn't I receive something from the court stating that there will be an actual case? 3. Shouldn't I receive a summons from his lawyer concerning the deposition? 4. I am in GA and he is in FL. 5. Shouldn't I receive something from the courts saying there is an actual case? I don't think I should have to talk to Joe Blow at all. Please help if you can. Thank you and many blessings for the New Year.

2007-12-29 07:49:50 · 4 answers · asked by msjventi1 1

Is it true that if you are under the age of 16 and you watch it, it is illegal?

2007-12-29 07:43:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should this Judge recused himself from this case, we haven't been able to hire a local attorney for this same reason. They belong to the same local bar association they and their wives socialize with the plaintiff this attorney is the treasurer of this bar association. Do I have the right to ask this Judge to recuse under these circumstaces.

2007-12-29 07:37:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 07:36:25 · 4 answers · asked by havegunwilltravel45 1

My dad first answered the phone said his name was Eric Bell, or something similar. The guy would not say what it was for but asked for me by name and when I refused to verify the numbers he hung up.

2007-12-29 07:35:55 · 14 answers · asked by Arthur 2

I am 21 and just got a new used car. I needed insurance so my mom and I were shopping around and when they went and looked at my driving record it said I have FIVE speeding tickets and a ticket for driving on a suspended license!!

First off I have Never ever even gotten any moving violation!
Secondly I have never had a suspended license.

Two of the tickets were even before I got my drivers license. It was after I had gotten my permit but before I got my drivers license. What should I do? Has this happend to anyone before?
If its happend to you what ended up happening?
Also I live in Illinois I dont know if that helps at all.

2007-12-29 07:30:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend has set up a facebook group slagging off the woman that slept with her husband. Im sure you can get sued if you bring peoples names into disrepute? Whats this called? xx

2007-12-29 07:23:43 · 20 answers · asked by Raych-S 2

IF I WERE PRESIDENT…50 ACTS OF LIBERATING LEGISLATION

1. Legalize marijuana—War on weed is a colossal failure
2. “War on Dictators”—Special op forces take out our deadliest of enemies
3. Stop playing “world police”—Removal of all troops from foreign shores
4. Aid to peaceful countries—Reward positive world behavior
5. Food/financial embargoes for hostile countries—Punish negative world behavior
6. “Strike Back at Racism” Initiative—Double sentences for “hate crimes”
7. End all homelessness—Provide affordable housing for those less fortunate
8. “Second Chance Program”—Non-violent criminals get to choose (Military vs. jail time)
9. “Stop Animal Abuse”—Double sentences/fines/officers on streets
10. End of pork barrel spending—Remove “monkey mating in the wild” research programs
11. Sign Kyoto Pact—why are we the only “civilized” country ignoring global warming??
12. “Fine Freaks” Program—Restitution vs. jail time for non-violent criminals ($ goes to Federal government budget)
13. Loss of Congressional perks—removal of corruption in the political arena (save BIG $ in Federal government)
14. End of convict “freebies”—stop giving college educations to criminals
15. Raise standards of correctional facilities—end prison rioting
16. “Release” Program—cut non-violent criminal sentences in half
17. Island Time—Violent criminals will be dropped on island like savages (save BIG $ on warehousing criminals)
18. Universal Health Care—free alternative medical health clinics
19. Health Vouchers—Funding for alternative healthcare
20. Grocery Vouchers--$100 food cards every month for each $5000 ($15,000 cap)
21. Flat tax—17% flat tax (all income brackets pay same amount)
22. Alternative Health ads on television—advertisement 24-7 for a healthier world
23. Fiscal conservatism—Slash 5% off budget of every Federal/State program (except social programs which are typically under-funded)
24. Cigarette/alcohol tax—10% luxury tax
25. Gas gift cards--$500 every year for driving a fuel conscious car (30mph or higher for highway mileage)
26. Federal relief—expansion of funds for storm areas
27. Junk food tax—10% luxury tax
28. Fully funded social programs—50% increase for child/elderly/animal/art programs
29. Presidential veto—Federal AND state budgeting
30. Peaceful alliances—reward peaceful countries with low interest financial loans
31. Food/trade embargoes—Countries engaged in civil war/civil unrest
32. Refugee Program—populate all mid-western states
33. Immediate deportation—All illegal immigrants/save slow bleed of welfare program
34. House arrest—all non-violent criminals eligible
35. Vice crimes—all prostitution & gambling (50% luxury tax)
36. “Up the Ante” Program—Double time for cocaine/heroin pushers
37. “Uncouth Youth” Initiative—Military or jail time (21 or younger)
38. Community Time Program—Half sentence for community hours
39. Marijuana Tax—10% luxury tax
40. Gun ownership—10% luxury tax on all handgun sales
41. Handgun Ban—Only licensed hunters allowed to purchase
42. End War on Drugs—Provide alternative health clinics (addicts)
43. “Double The Crime, Double the Time”—Violent offenders
44. Public Executions—Give bloodthirsty public reality TV (PPV)
45. “Three Strikes & You’re Out Game”—3 appeals max (death row)
46. Compassionate spending—prioritize social programs
47. “Right to be Free” Program--$100 fee to become US citizen
48. “Child Abuse No More” Initiative—Double sentence for abusers
49. “Environmental Cleanup” Initiative—$1000 fines for local abuse
50. “Speed & Alcohol Kill” Initiative--$500 fines (20mph over speed limit/breaking BAC laws for states)—Federal Budget funding

2007-12-29 07:00:15 · 6 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1

I received a letter from Joe Blow wanting me to contact HIM about a time to set up a disposition with HIS laywer. Joe Blow is out of state. Do I respond to Joe Blow? My thought was that Joe Blow must think I must of feel off the turnip truck yesterday.Wouldn't or shouldn't I receive the request from his lawyer stating a date and time for the desposition or would I receive the request from the court? The court hasn't even said that there is a case yet. They just wanted my response. This is concerning a civil matter that Joe Blow has filed against me for slander/libel which I must say is untrue.
Please help. Thanks

2007-12-29 06:43:36 · 12 answers · asked by msjventi1 1

ok if a doctor does it, but murder if it's the result of violence to a pregnant woman who loses her fetus as a result?

2007-12-29 06:40:35 · 25 answers · asked by Bramst 3