Title: Is it legal, in the US, to eat Korean dogs specifically bred for meat? How is it fundamentally different from eating cows, sheep or pigs?

Answer:
 The Dog and Cat Meat Prohibition Act was signed into law in 2018 by President Trump making it illegal in the US.

Your other question is more philosophical, but basically where we as a society have drawn the line of acceptable source of meat.


Title: Brother (17) ran from home May 20. Girlfriend (17) & family took him about 2 hours away to another city & lied when confronted. Finally tracked them there last night. He was put in custody & returned to us. How do we press charges against the parents for harboring a minor? Can we have them arrested?

Question:
Topic:
Juvenile and Youth Law

Answer: I think we need a few more details here. Because while he is a minor, at 17 he is pretty close to being an adult, and the fact that the gf’s family supported him in doing this - well I think there might be another side to this story.


Title: [Serious] I was just terminated under suspicious circumstances. What now?

Question:
So I recently got a nice job at a company who will remain unnamed. I was to work on their content marketing strategies, which needed a lot of overhauling. I wasn't that excited about the work itself, but I was excited to sink my teeth into a few big projects I could put on my resume, so I gave it the old college try.

For about a month, it was going pretty well--I was pretty bad at remembering to punch out electronically, since I hadn't done it in about five years, but that was my worst offense. Then, a few days ago, I was approving reviews for our website on the back end. I noticed suspicious similarities between quite a few of them: repeated phraseology and mentioning a specific product feature, extremely close time stamps, and of course, there were exactly two new reviews per product.

I'm no idiot. These are clearly astroturf. But just to get it on the record, I emailed the supervisor who asked me to do this project to inquire: did we buy these reviews?

The answer came back: yes, edit as necessary for search engine optimization, etc. I was supremely uncomfortable, since I know not only is astroturfing a death knell for many brands, but businesses in our industry have been fined for posting fake reviews on external sites. The next morning, I spoke to this supervisor--three levels above me--and warned him that any amount of astroturfing could be very dangerous for the company. He didn't take it well, and made a lot of noise (with my well-meaning direct supervisor) about how lots of businesses do it, we need to have review content on the site right now, etc. He looks me dead in the eye and says that "nobody's going to find out...unless you tell them."

I met privately with my supervisor later and reiterated my concerns, but allowed myself to be talked down. I reasoned that I should at least keep my head down about it until my probationary period was up in two more months, and left amicably.

Today, I got fired abruptly and without warning. Just after noon, my supervisor called me into a conference room, saying the higher-up was angry "for some reason." The HR rep and a witness were there, and they told me I had been found to be unable to fulfill my duties and I was terminated effective immediately. The HR rep served as a security guard to escort me out, telling me not to log out of my computer (so he could delete my email account immediately after I left).

Now, my questions begin. I live in an employment at will state in the USA, and my probationary period was not up. This limits me greatly, but do I have the makings of a case here? I'm not sure if I can plead wrongful termination per se, but I'm hoping there are some labor laws to protect my speech.

TL;DR Fired for telling a senior manager about potential legal repurcussions of an action. Can I start some kind of lawsuit?

Answer: Nope. File for unemployment. Sounds like you were fired because you were new and trying to tell the boss guy how to run things.


Title: TX-Boss didn’t pay for 20hrs of work, got defensive when approached about it

Question:
My partner was looking over his pay vs his hours worked and noticed a discrepancy of about 10 hours over the past two months. He decided to do an audit of his pay and hours from the past six months and discovered she’s shorted him about 20 hours of pay overall. He figures this is an accident, so doesn’t worry too much until he can talk to her about it today.

Well, he brings up the discrepancy to his boss, blaming the system they use to log hours and such, and she became defensive. Now he’s worried that she won’t pay him those missing hours, and on top of that he’ll be fired. We are so incredibly broke right now, and can’t afford for him to lose his job, but those hours mean a lot to us right now. I’ve already told him to print off any and all proof that he worked those hours and didn’t get paid for them, and to record the conversation if he talks to his boss about this again. He wants to write a letter of demand, which I told him absolutely not to do seeing as he’s not a lawyer.

Is there anything else we should be doing? We really can’t afford a lawyer, but might be able to have a friend of the family (who is a lawyer, but for real estate) write an official letter if necessary.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 For the bad rap Texas gets for being an at will employer state, it doesn't mess around when it comes to wage issues.

Since they have talked to the boss, you need to file a 'wage claim' with the Texas Workforce Commission. I understand the fear of losing a job, and its a darned if you do and darned if you don't situation. However, filing a wage claim could possibly protect him if he ends up fired because of the wage issue.
Here is the link to submit a wage claim:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/how-submit-wage-claim-under-texas-payday-law

Reply in this thread if you have any other questions.


Title: Did my relatives kidnap me according to the law? (Connecticut, USA)

Question:
When I was 14, my relationship with my parents was really bad, and I couldn't stand being around them. They weren't abusive, but they are generally not very nice people and weren't good parents. My extended family all lived nearby and saw how I was being treated, so my aunt and uncle said I could come live with them if I wanted to.

My parents weren't happy and didn't like it, but they never did anything to stop me from moving out of their house, like trying to force me to stay in the house, or calling the police when I left. When moving day came, they shut themselves up in their room and wouldn't talk to anyone. They stayed away from family events for the next couple of months because they were sulking.

Eventually, my parents calmed down and started coming back to family events, so I saw them fairly frequently even though we didn't live together. Our relationship got a little better from the time apart, and there were times I would even go visit them without my aunt and uncle. My parents never did anything to stop me from going back to my aunt and uncle when the visits were over. I remember sometimes they even drove me back to my aunt and uncle's house themselves and dropped me off there.

The reason why they allowed me to leave them is because at the time we were all fairly recent immigrants to the US and not familiar with the law. In our home country, it is really common for older kids to go live with relatives for lots of reasons. I can't imagine the police getting involved with a teenager willingly and safely living with relatives, they would probably just say it's a family problem and work it out together. Some of my cousins have done the same thing, and my father lived with his uncle for several years when he was a teenager. The only reason why my parents didn't like me leaving them was because they knew it was personal. They never tried to stop me or call the police to bring me back because it just never occurred to any of us that they could do that, so they just had to get over it as best they could.

I'm 22 now, and about to finish college. I live with my aunt and uncle when I'm on break from school, and they said I can stay with them a little longer, until I get a decent job. Our relationship with my parents is sour again because of an issue related to a business my father and uncle (brothers) were going to start, which didn't work out. I sided with my uncle, so my parents are mad at me too.

My father called my uncle up to argue again, and said that he had told some friends of his about how I had left home at 14, and the friends had told him that it's illegal to take a minor from their parents without permission, and that my parents could have forced me to stay with them, and called the police on my relatives if they didn't send me back. He didn't say he was going to call the police now, but he implied that he could do it if he wanted to, even though this happened years ago.

I'd say there is a good chance he won't do anything, since I'm sure he knows that he would be kicked out of the family and lose all inheritance rights if he tried to get my aunt and uncle arrested, but since kidnapping is a really serious crime, I wanted to do some research and see if there is anything we should do just in case.

We have a lot of evidence that my parents knew where I was the whole time, like friends and old teachers I had back then, that I can still contact and a lot of photos of us at family events that happened after I moved out. But my parents argue that since they never would have been okay with this if they knew they had rights to say no, so they can still report it. Is what my aunt and uncle did considered kidnapping even if my parents allowed it to happen and never tried to get me to come back? If my parents do report my aunt and uncle, does the fact that they knew where I was the whole time and never did anything about it until now help us? I'm hoping that we would be able to convince the police that my parents are just doing this now for revenge over the business gone bad, since they knew I was with my aunt and uncle and never tried to get me back until now, when they have something to be angry about. Does the fact that I'm an adult now help us? Should we be worried?

Answer:
 The time for them to complain was 8 years ago.Answer #2: > it's illegal to take a minor from their parents without permission, and that my parents could have forced me to stay with them, and called the police on my relatives if they didn't send me back.

But he didn't.

>  Is what my aunt and uncle did considered kidnapping even if my parents allowed it to happen and never tried to get me to come back?

No.

> Should we be worried?

No.
Answer #3: Based on what you described, your Uncle, at worst committed [custodial interference in the 2nd degree](https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/2005/title53a/sec53a-98.html), which is a misdemeanor in CT. It is not clear your Uncle even did this, however that is a moot point because the statute of limitations for misdemeanors in CT is one year.

In order for your Uncle to be guilty of Kidnapping, he would have had to abduct you, which is [defined](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-91) in the relevant CT statute as:

>to restrain a person with intent to prevent his liberation by either (A) secreting or holding him in a place where he is not likely to be found, or (B) using or threatening to use physical force or intimidationAnswer #4: If they had taken action 8 years ago, this would have gone to a family law court, not a criminal court.


Title: Terminating my apartment lease?

Question:
I’m in Florida and I have a 2 year lease on my apartment that expires in July 2019.

I decided to buy a house and am currently in contract to do so.

The lease does have a clause stating that i can terminate it for $3500:

“I agree as provided in the rental agreement to pay, $3500(an amount that does not exceed two months rent) as liquidated damages or an early termination fee if i elect to terminate the rental agreement and the landlord waives the right to seek additional rent beyond the month in which the landlord retakes possessions”

My question is what is the cheapest way out of this?

Landlord has a security deposit of $1495
Association has a security deposit of $1495 (don’t think landlord can touch this)
My monthly rent is $1740
Rent is due December 1
My closing date is dec 21 if all goes well

Could i pay my December rent, give her my security deposit and pay her the difference between the sum of those and $3500?

Is there a better way out of this?

Thanks!

Answer:
 > My question is what is the cheapest way out of this?

Paying $3500, apparently.


Title: [India] what food supplement (preferably vegetarian) Should i take to feel more active and energetic?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: How the hell is this a legal question?


Title: Bought a car from a dealership, but they got my trade-in VIN incorrect on all of the paperwork and they are trying to make me come and resign the paperwork. Am I obligated to do this? Located in Nebraska.

Question: I was at the DMV and was registering and licensing my car that I bought from a dealership. As she was inputting my trade-in information, she noted that the dealership put the incorrect VIN on the Sales Tax form. This created a headache because she wouldn't allow me to license the car without the correct VIN number. The dealership is now accusing me of "supplying them with the incorrect VIN" on the trade-in and that I need to come in and resign the paperwork. Will not resigning this paperwork have any repercussions for me in the future? I believe that this is the dealer's fault, as they transcribed the VIN and they had possession of my trade in, and that I can tell them that it isn't my problem. If I do agree to resign this paperwork, should I write up a contract saying that all information on the original contract must carry over to the new contract exactly as is (besides the incorrect VIN), or I will have legal recourse that will supersede any fine print outlined in their contract and have them sign it?

Answer:
 Tell them that, that you will be happy to sign once you've had the time to read over both documents to verify that nothing has changed but the vehicle vin number.

Any other change regardless how small and or insignificant? you won't be signing it, so make sure that it is the same in every other aspect to save time.


Title: "Not Responsible for Falling Debris"

Question:
I saw this posted on the back of a dump truck as I was driving down the highway.  Is it legally enforceable for a truck/company to relieve themselves of liability simply by posting this sign?  Based on that logic I should be able to wear a T-shirt that says "not responsible for my own negligence" and get away with anything I want.

Or perhaps they just put the sign up to deter people from filing a claim if they get hit by debris, even if the waiver isn't actually enforceable.

To be clear, nothing was actually falling from the truck and I was not impacted in any way.  I just noticed the sign and thought it odd.

Answer:
 It serves a layered purpose.

It lets ppl know there may be loose shit (we get it a lot on gravel trucks).

It lets ppl know to stay back.

It convinces people who don't know better to not bother calling.

Here, at least for the gravel trucks, I doubt you'd win a case anyway.  Too much loose gravel on the roads, could have been something kicked up by a tire of ANY vehicle on the road.  But if a log falls off, that's a serious matter of unsecured load, and it IS the driver's fault.Answer #2: Where I’m from in Australia, you’re 100% liable for any damage caused by your vehicle and the contents of your vehicle (whether they’re attached or not). Answer #3: yeah they're totally responsible , I can put up a sign on my door that says "not responsible for any murders i commit" don't make it true.


Title: [CT] Unsure if restraining order was violated while at court

Question:
This is probably a dumb question but I figured I’d ask.

I had a hearing for a restraining order on Monday, which had been in place temporarily since 12/10 when I first applied for it. The judge granted it for the next year. My ex is currently incarcerated but was given transport to appear so he was present as well. He was upset that it was granted and when he was being walked out of the courtroom by marshals he kept speaking directly to me as I waited for the elevator. They were veiled threats like “Watch what happens when I get out, [reference to gang affiliation]” and “Remember it’s just a piece of paper”. I went to the police department directly from the court house because earlier that morning my family member gave me a letter they’d received from him, and there’s a part of the order that says no third party contact that causes alarm or annoyance so I wanted to make a report on that.  Anyway, while I was there the officer told me that I’d have to go to the state police to make a report for anything that happened in the court house, however my ex didn’t explicitly threaten anything violent so I wouldn’t get far. I understand that he may not have made any specific threats, but isn’t he breaking the order just by speaking to me? Not only was the order already temporarily in place but the judge had just officially granted it. (I did not speak directly to him at any time, only spoke when responding to the judge during the hearing so I wasn’t baiting him or taunting him when he spoke to me). Does this not matter for whatever reason, and should I just let it go, or is it worthwhile to make a report with the state police anyway?

Answer: I would say absolutely report it. What he said was absolutely a threat. He is already saying as soon as he gets out, he is going to violate the RO and do something "you would regret". Report it right away.


Title: [NY] My mothers caretaker was over billing 1 extra day per week for 3 months ... the agency is just denying it and accepting the lies of the caretaker

Question: [deleted]

Answer: It might be elder abuse.  In Florida it is taken very seriously.  Dont know about New York.


Title: 7 family members are co-property owners but only one has ever paid taxes in 14 years. Can the one individual sue for their share of the taxes and maintenance?

Question:
In 2001 a family member and spouse owned 6 acres of land and two houses on that land in which they lived in one house and the adult child lived in the other with their family (spouse, three children and the spouse of one of the children).
My family member decided to add ALL OF THEM to the property deed. A few months later there was a major fallout and after having lived together on the property for many years the adult child and all the children left the property for good and they have been estranged ever since.
The property is practically abandoned now.
Meanwhile my family member is now elderly and lives elsewhere and the spouse has passed away. They tried several times to request the child/grandchildren sign quit claim deeds but they refused and refuse any communication and didn't attend the funeral of their parent/grandparent who passed away.
Now my family member wants to sue them all for not contributing to taxes and repairs over the years. One expense being a new roof. Since 2001 the tax cost and a new roof is around 65,000.
They are willing to accept quit claim deeds in lieu of payment for their share of the expenses.
The question is: Is there a chance of winning any payment in a situation like this?
The property is in Florida.

Answer:
 Yes. It sounds like they are all tenants in common and have equal right to use of the property. They are responsible for their share (1/7th) of the taxes and reasonable maintenance costs of the property. What is the value of the property? If the value of the property is much greater than the 65,000, then it sounds like it would be a good deal for the one person who paid the taxes and paid for the repairs to let them quitclaim the property to him/her in exchange for not paying their share. Answer #2: Yes.  However, it might not be a good idea to continue to own the property in common after a law suit like that.  It would likely create a lot of animosity.

In Texas you can file a partition suit to force the property to be either divided among the owners or sold and the proceeds divided.  As part of that you can ask to be compensated for money that was spent on repairs and taxes.  I'm not sure if Florida has a similar procedure, but a real estate attorney could probably help.


Title: I stole a large amount of money from work.. they found out.

Question:
I can’t say exactly how much money I took, because it was over a long period of time. The first few times were untraceable but I began getting greedy and taking money carelessly as I believed it went under the radar. I got wind of loss prevention investigating the situation. I quit my job that day without saying a word to anyone. I know for a fact that no cameras ever captured a moment in which I put money into my pocket or took money from a secured location (safe for cash drawer) What will come of this? How likely are they to prosecute?

I estimate the traceable amount of money to be around $500 or slightly more.

This bit of information isn’t necessarily needed but I took the money because I was in a very desperate ongoing situation.

Answer: What advice do you want? They will certainly prosecute if they work out you took it. Answer #2: When I hear "large amount" I"m not thinking about petty theft.  I'm thinking hundreds of thousands of dollars.  If it can be traced rest assured they are going to puruse it if they have any chance at conviction.


Title: Question about flight baggage responsibility

Question:
Hi everyone, my question is, in transporting a sealed package not belonging to the passenger holding it (with packing list, descriptions of the goods inside and proof of possession by the owner of the package) can the subject be held accountable in the case that the parcel contains traces of prohibited goods in airplanes?
Thanks for you help and sorry for my English :)

Answer:
 If a person is transporting narcotics in a package and they get caught, they go to jail. If this airplane is crossing an international border, then its guaranteed prison time and being permanently barred from entry to said country.

No sort of documentation carried by the person with the package can prevent them being arrested and charged.Answer #2: Yes. The person transporting the package is the one being responsible for its content - those funny announcements saying "don't leave your luggage unattended" exist for the same reason. Whatever is in your bag is your responsibility, and you can't claim ignorance later.

You might also want to google the term "drug mule".

In short: Never carry stuff for somebody else, unless you know exactly what's in there and have inspected it personally.


Title: Prescription Medication Seized

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 For the uninitiated: SWIM in internet parlance means **S**omeone **W**ho **I**s **M**e. Somehow, someone got the idea that the third word was 'isn't' and that posting 'SWIM' instead of 'I' or 'me' would be the one weird trick that prevents the FBI/DEA from arresting them. That someone is probably in federal prison.

*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/legaladvice) if you have any questions or concerns.*Answer #2: >He was arrested for driving under the influence despite blowing a 0.00 and being completely sober but failing the field sobriety test.

You can be under the influence of things other than alcohol. If it impairs your ability to drive, you're under the influence.

Were the prescriptions in their original bottles, with your name on them?


Title: Minor's Rights questions

Question:
Hey well I'm a 17 year old living in California, and I have a few questions.
Since I'm technically a minor is it possible to rent an apartment if my parents give permission for me to live there alone? Due to recent complications with them, we have both agreed it would be best if I lived in a separate house/apartment. Obviously this isn't likely but I was wondering if I could legally do this. I'm in my junior year of high school, and want to finish but I can't stay in this house much longer. When I'm 18, I will be a senior in high school and my parents have told me they will kick me out, regardless of finishing high school or not. And I myself really wish to not live with them, at a desperate level. I wish to go to college and pursue a career.

Also this isn't related to legal advice, but I have the option of going to the military and honestly I feel I will die there. I have asthma, depression, and anxiety. I doubt I could last if it's as harsh as I think it is, if someone could tell me really how hard it is that'd be appreciated.

Answer:
 I don't think the military would even accept you with Asthma, depression , and anxiety. Answer #2: Not legal advice, but you might want to tell another trusted adult (is there someone at school?) what is going on. Perhaps they could help you find a place to stay/give you the support that your parents aren't giving you.
Answer #3: It is possible for your parents to rent an apartment for you. You are not going to find anyone willing to rent to a minor. And, the apartment might have an issue with you living there alone.

You could also check out Job Corp


Title: (OH) Ex-husband lying throughout divorce

Question:
A very close relative of mine (We'll call her Jane) is going through a divorce currently (husband was abusive, cheated, horrible person). Throughout this entire situation, he (we'll call him John) has been failing to do anything that has been ordered to him by the courts. The main trial is approaching this winter and John still hasn't completed the Discovery questions that were due last spring. The magistrate ordered him twice to do it, giving him a deadline twice. Each time, he still never completed the questions and received no punishment for it. Then, once things moved onto the pre-trial with the actual judge, the judge never brought it up as (of course) it turns out that the judge is retiring soon and wants to end the case ASAP, not caring about whether or not the Discovery was completed. The questions that he has answered have been very vague and some of them have just been downright lies. I'm worried that Jane is going to get screwed over in this situation as a result of John and his lawyer (Not even a divorce attorney. His lawyer is one of those ambulance chasers you see in the back of newspapers) giving misleading information that Jane is unfortunately unable to prove as false. John's mother died and he inherited a large amount of money. He also hasn't deposited any of his paychecks into his bank account. He's hiding his money somewhere and Jane has no way of proving that he's lying about how much money he has/what he's done with it. He's basically trying to make it look like he has no money and doesn't want to give Jane a single penny because he claims to have no money when the reality is that he makes $100K+ a year + bonuses. For the record, Jane paid for the $300K house that they lived in for a decade, and John wants all of the money from the sale of said house. Why? Because he "made a few payments" on some of the bills for the house.

One of the main lies that he told was about his secret girlfriend and how much money he has spent on her. John goes on 5-6 vacations per year and Jane found out that John's secret girlfriend has been going with him on all of these trips. John also has been taking this girlfriend of his to lunch, and dinners at least weekly for the last few years. When asked to answer how much money he has spent on his girlfriend, he stated that he has never had a girlfriend and has never spent any money on her. We know with 100% certainty that this is a lie because Jane found photographs of them on vacation, texts, voicemails of them talking about dinners, etc etc. John deleted all of this off of his phone and Jane has no proof of this.

The other major lie he is telling pertains to a daughter of his that he had kept secret over the last couple decades. It turns out that he abandoned a woman who he had impregnated back in the 80's or 90's and that he secretly has a daughter. He admitted this to Jane many years ago before their marriage got bad i.e before Jane caught John cheating on her. When asked in the Discovery questions to state information about his daughter and how much financial aid he has been giving to the mother, he states that he has never had a daughter. Again, we all know that to be a lie but Jane doesn't know how to prove this.

Could somebody point me in the right direction as to how to find out the name/location of this daughter? I do believe that John's name is on the birth certificate.

Is there any way to find deleted phone records i.e texts/voicemails? Jane subpoena'd John's call records and it turns out that he has hour long conversations with this secret girlfriend every day for the last couple years.

Is there any way to prove that money is being hidden?

I'm very worried that Jane is going to get screwed over due to John's deceit and lies. Jane has spent the last 10 years staying at home predominantly, taking care of her children. She put all of her savings into that home and planned on having financial stability once the home was sold. But, right before her home sold, the divorce began. Now she has no money and is financially unstable while her husband has spent the last 10 years living in the home that she paid for, spending tens of thousands of dollars every year on vacations with random girlfriends, etc etc. It's not fair for Jane to have her life ruined because her husband was an abusive P.O.S who cheated on her. She doesn't deserve to lose everything when she did nothing wrong. That's why I'm trying to help her as much as possible as she can barely afford to speak with her attorney once a week. The judge (who like I said, could care less and is about to retire) wanted them to settle during the pre-trial for an absurdly small amount (something like 2 years alimony). I fear that unless Jane can prove John is lying, she is going to be screwed.

I am unfamiliar with reddit and hope that I haven't broken any rules and that this is the right place to be posting this. Thank you all for any help!

Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 Jane and her lawyer will put together a recommendation for the division of properties, supporting it with Jane's details and what they believe John's details are.

John and his lawyer will need to provide contrary evidence. Jane says John's income is 100k+ and he refuses to present check stubs or a W-2? The judge will go with Jane's estimate. Jane says his apartment is only $1,500 a month on his estimated living expenses? John needs to show rent checks or a lease to contradict this or the judge will accept it.

Now then, a few quick items:

1) John's inheritance - doesn't matter when it comes to dividing marital assets. Inheritances and gifts are separate property.

2) Costs of the girlfriend? That helps Jane. If John denys spending money on her for vacations and lunches, then it is not included in john's costs of living.

3) Secret child? Again, not important for the separation of assets.


Title: MIL looking to take husband and I to court for “grandparents rights?”

Question:
My husband and I have a rocky history with his mother and her husband. The final straw came a few weeks ago and my husband decided to cut his toxic mother out of his (and his childrens’) life. She responded that we will be hearing from her lawyer about grandparent’s rights to demand time with her grandchildren. Does she really have any legal standpoint to get court demanded time with them? Should we be getting a lawyer ourselves? What can we do to protect the children?

As a bit of back information, our one child is in therapy in result of suspicions about MIL’s husband possibly molesting her. I’m sure we could provide a letter that acknowledges the services.

Answer:
 Completely depends on the state.Answer #2: I am not a lawyer.

In Ohio grandparents can take you to court for visitation under three circumstances: (1) when married parents terminate their marriage or separate, (2) when a parent of a child is deceased, and (3) when the child is born to an unmarried woman.

They could also win visitation if they can adequately prove that it’s in the best interests of the child for visitation. However the courts are obligated to take the parents’ wishes into account.

If you’re served papers, retain an attorney and respond. Don’t ignore it. Answer #3: Your state matters for specifics. But generally grandparents rights allow a grandparent who has an existing relationship with a grandchild to have a court order visitation where visitation has unreasonable been cut off and the court determines it would be in the child’s best interest to have such visitation with the grandparents.  If you are served with a lawsuit you need to retain an attorney and respond.  The letter from a therapist isn’t going to be evidence, but testimony about the situation would be relevant.


Title: [USA] [NC] I just bought a 2 bed/2 bath condo. How/where can I create a lease that will hold up if I'm ever taken to court?

Question:
I can afford the condo on my own just fine. But I'm not even using the second bed or bath. It's in decent condition, but I managed to get it for cheap from a friend.

I want to start renting out the second bedroom to help pay off the house quicker. But I want to get a solid lease that would legally stand up in court should my tenant ever just bail on the lease.

Is there some official channels to go through or notarization that needs to take place?

Answer:
 Some basic information:

I would hire a lawyer to write a basic lease if I was in your position.

I would do a background check (especially figure out if the potential tenant has been evicted)

Read up on your states landlord/tenant laws (it's to damn often that people don't know their obligations).


Title: Have I potentially been charged of a crime? How do I find out?

Question:
I am using an alt as I don't want this info on my main account.

I am a 15 year old African American/Caucasian male. I've never had any run-ins with the law until today. I'm a good kid. (Top 10 in class, in leadership programs, etc...)

An officer stopped me and my cousin, suspecting that we were trespassing, breaking in, stealing, etc... from an open garage when we were not. (I will explain the story below) After clearing our alibi and declaring us as innocent, the officer remarked that he'd be "writing 'so and so' down" (I will explain the 'so and so' later.)

The officer never declared us as guilty of any charge, but I am concerned with what he wrote down, as I believe it will taint my legal record which I am trying to keep clean. (I plan on applying to a few prestigious academies, leadership programs, etc..)

Where can I go to check my record and assure that my legal record is indeed clean? Would he have even be allowed to put anything that incriminates me on my record without telling me?

Okay, so here's what happened:

Me and my two cousins (We'll call them M and F) were spending the night at M's house. M and F live in the same neighborhood, so F rode his bike to M's house but I live in a different one. Today, we decided to go on a biking adventure into town. I had borrowed one of M's bikes, but the bike he had for me wasn't in great condition, so the three of us biked to F's house, stashed M's broken bike in F's garage, and I then rode on one of F's bikes. After our adventure, F decided that he wanted to go home to nap, so we all rode back to F's house. After saying goodbye to F, I swapped the bikes out again so that we could take M's bike home. Before we could get to M's house, a police cruiser stopped us. (he lived in the area and saw me and M in F's garage but didn't recognize us, making him think we were in there to steal or something) The officer initially asked us if we were in somebody else's garage taking things. Initially, I said no because the visit to F's garage wasn't on my mind. (We were pulled over about 5 minutes after leaving F's house. His garage wasn't on my mind cause we weren't really in there for too long, we kinda just came in, got M's bike, put F's bike away, and left.) While the police processed the information, I realized that we were in fact in a garage and told him that I made a mistake in our story. This made him suspicious that I was lying or something, but I tried assuring him that I just remembered incorrectly.

Fast forward about 15 minutes, the officer confirms our alibi, but still says he's gonna write down the miscommunication. (inb4)

Any answers to the questions I proposed earlier would be appreciated.

I apologize in advance for the poor quality of this post, as I wrote it in a pinch. Any questions you have to further clarify the situation I will answer later.
Topic:
Juvenile and Youth Law

Answer: If you aren't charged with a crime it's over. Police investigate things all the time without any charges being filed. You certainly won't ever be asked about this on any employment application. The police thinking maybe you did something doesn't give you a criminal record.  The police aren't going to tell you anything about their investigation as it may still be open and they certainly wouldn't want to tip anybody off.


Title: KS my sister found a gun in her sons bedroom

Question:
Hes 18. He was taken to jail on a domestic violence charge Thursday. Was told not to contact his mother for 72 hours. He came back Friday afternoon banging on the doors but left before the police came.

In the meantime his mom was scared and took the gun she found and was afraid shed have to use it. (Sje doesnt known of its loaded and doesnt know how to use a gun)

He is threatening her with violence.
He wants the gun.

She hasnt reported the gun

He came back today (saturday) and was beating on the door but again, the police arrived after he left and said shed need to get photographic evidence its him harassing her. Or they cant issue a warrant.

My sister is scared for her life. Shes afraid to report the gun because shes worried they will put it on her.

Please help.

I have asked her to report it.
He doesnt have an ID and just turned 18 in Nov. No way the gun is legal. He said he wants to sell it.
He said he wants to kill my sister and then kill himself

Answer: Turn it in to the police. It's the only possible course of action from a legal standpoint.


Title: [Tucson, az] Cops illegally impounded my car and I can prove it

Question:
I was pulled over for having a blown out license plate light and when the cop ran my license he came back saying it's suspended, has been since 2008, and he has to tow my car.

I remember that ticket, it was for a car I don't even own anymore, and it did suspend my license at the time but I paid the fine and have the receipt for my reinstated license.

I tried telling this to him but he said something to the effect of "too bad", towed my car, and left me stranded on the side the road.

I just got home and found the ticket in question as well as the receipt for when I paid the fine. The courts are closed so I have to wait till monday, thankfully this isn't my only car. I tried calling the police station but they said they couldn't find a record of me having a suspended license (so that means my license is okay?) but they told me to take it up with the courts.

I'm afraid that even if this is all a big mixup ill still be left with the towing fees (this isn't my first time having a car towed and towing companies around here are notoriously greedy, like they have a fee for getting your car out earlier than what's on the ticket)

Answer: NAL but an acquaintance of mine had a similar situation. He was pulled over and when the officer checked his license was reported suspended, which it had been at one point, but he had submitted the paperwork to reinstate it and the DMV had accepted payment of the fee. He successfully sued the California DMV in small claims court for the cost of getting his car back from the impound lot.


Title: Currently held by security at casa bonita for cliff jumping. Urgent

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 Don't admit anything.

Normally I would also add: ask for an attorney but for trespassing that would be OTT. But  again, keep your mouth shut.Answer #2: Ask the security officer if you are under arrest right now. If he says no, leave. If he says yes, don't resist and wait for the police. Don't admit anything to the police or the guard.


Title: (AZ) My dad just died and his mother gave away our dog of 8 years to a neighbor behind my back, they're refusing to give her back

Question:
UPDATE: So, it looks like there is going to be a probate case. My dad's mom & step-dad are not happy that I am trying to get the dog back, and are even more unhappy that my grandfather and his wife are supporting these efforts.

There is a whole new chapter to this shit storm, as this morning it was discovered that my dad's step-dad (whom works at the same investment firm as my dad did) was not trying to transfer my dad's IRA to a rollover account for me, as he said he was, but instead attempted to trick me into signing a document that would cash out the entire IRA, and would have cost me at least half of what was in there due to penalties. So I am now in the process of transferring my account to a different broker and filing a complaint against him. On top of that, as part of the probate case, they are claiming my dad lent my boyfriend of 5 years 35k, which is not only false but I have no clue where they even came up with this figure or why they would claim that in the first place. I'd like to note that my dad's step-dad also has a history of financial fraud, which ended up costing him his previous job at Merill Lynch. What I thought was simply a dispute over who gets the dog has now turned into something much, much bigger. My grandfather's attorney is working with them, but any additional perspectives or insight would still be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys

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I'm 26 and 3 weeks ago my dad died unexpectedly. While at the hospital shortly after he had passed, his mother asked me what I wanted to do about our dog. I said that I wanted her to live with me, and she said okay. There were three witnesses to this. My dad and I have had her for 8 years, and I was the one that rescued her and brought her home. Eventually I moved out and worried about my dad being alone all the time after the death of our other dog, and offered to let her live with him, as he had grown very attached to her.

A couple days later my mom told me that my grandmother texted her saying that the dog would be at his next door neighbor's house, and that I was welcome to see her whenever in the meantime while we collected ourselves. My dad and this neighbor were friendly and they had even babysat our dog a couple times before, so I thought that was fine. A week went by and I asked both my dad's mother as well as his brother for the neighbor's phone number (I live about 20 minutes from my dad's house), and both of them promised to get back to me with it. But that never happened.

So, last week I stopped by the neighbor's house to chat with her and see if I could pick up the dog. She wasn't home, and I left a note asking her to give me a call and thanked her for looking after our dog. A few days go by, and I hadn’t heard from her. My mom lives near my dad’s house, so she stopped by and no one came to the door. She left another note asking for her to call us, and again no response. I became worried, and so I did some sleuthing and found her on Facebook. I politely asked her to contact me, and said I was concerned. She was very short with me and said that she got my notes but “didn’t want to get involved in family stuff” and to contact my dad’s mother and step-father about it. I said I didn’t understand what she was talking about (still don’t), that I simply wanted my dog back, and that she was all I have left of my father. She refused to discuss it with me and again told me to contact my grandmother. I did not respond to her.

Because my grandmother and I are not on good terms, I didn’t know if it was smart for me to call her. The only support I have received on my dad’s side is from his father and step-mother. I told him what happened and he called her and told her to give me the dog, as it was not hers to give away. She oddly told him she would “let my dad’s brother decide”, and today my grandpa contacted me and said my uncle refused to give me the dog back too.

I don’t know if this is pointless to mention, but for the sake of context I’d like to point out that my mom and I have not spoken to my dad’s mother in about 8 years, by choice. Suffice it to say she not a very nice person and is not a fan of me or my mom for reasons we will probably never know. Since the night he died I have been completely shut out and was even excluded from helping plan my own father’s funeral. The day after his death they basically ransacked his house and took TVs, computers, and all of his documents, prescription drugs, etc. without discussing it with my grandpa, or anyone for that matter. My dad came into my life when I was 2 years old and had raised me as his daughter ever since, even after the divorce, but still they do not believe me to be *real* family because I’m not biologically his. Recently they discovered he had me listed me as his only beneficiary and since then they’ve become increasingly hostile because of it. I’ve not had any direct contact for the past week, as to avoid confrontation.

At this point, what should/can I do? Is the law likely to be on my side in this situation? Would it be best to contact the police and have them come to the neighbor’s house with us? I’m already hurting over losing my dad and I feel completely lost dealing with this.  I never pictured this happening to me and all I want is to go get my dog. I need her, it means everything to me. Any advice would help. Sorry if this post is enormous.

Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer:
 Every other time someone has asked about dog ownership I have posted a variation on dogs being property and the most you can do is sue for the monetary value in small claims.  This is the one time I will probably ever say call the police and see if they will visit this neighbor.  The longer she has the dog the harder it will be to do anything.

The police probably can't force her to release the animal but maybe she will listen to them if they ask her to.  This is a shitty situation and I am sorry you have to deal with it. Answer #2: Do you have proof of owning the dog? Is she microchipped, are her vet records in your name, do you have adoption papers for her?


Title: (California) I am being sued for pain and suffering for an absurd amount for a car accident one year ago.

Question: I am a second year college student (M19) and I got into a car accident last year around this time. It was found that I was at fault and my insurance helped to pay for the damages. We parted ways and everything is fine within our lives. Just now, I got a packet of papers saying that the person (F19) is sueing me and wants payment for pain, suffering, current and future medical expenses. This is an absurd amount of money way over what I earn from my minimum wage job. I live in California and I know there is a two year limit on when you can sue for an accident but it still perplexes me. I talked with her before and she is always happy and outgoing. Her social media posts are also happy and show no signs of pain. I just can't wrap my mind around this right now, especially with it being near the holidays. Am I in the wrong here? Do I actually have to pay this absurd amount of money (over a million).  I am not that familiar with this process so any advice and words can help.

Answer:
 >Do I actually have to pay this absurd amount of money (over a million).

Are you getting this number from the Statement of Damages?  If so, don't really worry about that number.  Most attorneys put an absurdly high number on the statement of damages knowing full well that the case is not worth that much.

Just forward all of these documents to your insurance company and let them handle it.


Title: Discrimination or legal?

Question:
My employer set a rule that we can only speak English, and no other language.
Many employees like to speak Spanish from time to time. We work in a facility for the elderly who require assisted living and there's a unit for elderly with dementia and Alzheimer's. The line of work is caregiving mainly.
It's in the U.S. In California.
Is this legal or unjust?

Answer: Completely legal.  Your employers are allowed to set rules on your work, and "speak in a language I can understand" is a perfectly legitimate rule.


Title: What to do if under investigation for many years?

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 You need to seek out a mental health professional. Answer #2: Seek mental health helpAnswer #3: Here's some legal advice.  Every reaction here indicates that you sound paranoid or delusional.  What do you think would happen if you take your concerns to a governmental body that could investigate this for you?  They're going to think the same thing: "this guy is just crazy."

Your first step is to get yourself checked out and to get a clean bill of health.  Then people you complain to will take you seriously.  Otherwise, they're just going to shrug you off.

Also posting things like [this](https://np.reddit.com/r/Gangstalking/comments/4ko5vn/crosspost_from_legaladvice/) does not make you appear "sane."  Answer #4: You are not under surveillance. These are the telltale signs of needing mental health treatment. Please seek out help.Answer #5: You need mental health counseling not legal advice.Answer #6: 3/10 troll game.


Title: Employer is telling me I have to pay $8500 to repair a wall that was damaged in a work accident (delivery driver). I make 28k pa

Question:
Doing a delivery I clipped a pillar with the back of my truck and cracked it, bending a gate also. I informed the shop owner immediately and my boss too, hearing nothing but "It'll be alright **we'll** sort it out mate".

I live in Western Australia and the incident occured 9 months ago, now the insurance company is pressuring my boss who is pressuring me.

Should this fall under company insurance or is this my legal obligation? If I resign can he pursue me in court for the payment? And should i post this in /r/personalfinance as I have no idea how to budget this in at the moment. Thanks for any thoughts!

Answer:
 Which insurer is pressuring you? The vehicle insurer or someone else? So the damage was done whilst you were driving a company vehicle meaning the vehicle insurance (liability component) should be taking care of the property damage repair bill. This should mean all there is to take care of is an excess so it seems odd you’re getting pushed back on.

In my past experience insuring vehicle fleets in Aus some employers will make employees pay the excess if they cause an at fault accident, some will 50/50 and others will cover it all. No ‘law’ around this requirement.

As far as liability goes, if it’s a company car registered in the company name then the company is liable, not you.

Try ask your boss for a clear/concise reason as to why the costs are not being covered under insurance, advise you are happy to pay the excess and document. If unreasonable then I think Fair Work is worth contacting.Answer #2: So $28K is a REALLY low wage to be paid in WA. Well below minimum wage. Are you part time?

Are you a contractor? Or is this a company owned vehicle? Your boss is liable every day of the week. It’s called vicarious liability. Why hasn’t he lodged a claim with the vehicle insurance? You *might* be up for the excess but that’s it.

The insurance is pressuring you because your boss is a dick and hasn’t lodged a claim. As someone who works in insurance it’s painful when this scenario happens. They don’t want to sue you but they’ll do that if they have to. Your boss needs to lodge a claim. The insurance company is contacting you to pressure your boss.


Title: Pizza delivery driver backed into my vehicle.

Question: Minnesota. This just happened in the parking lot of Pizza Hut. The driver backed into my vehicle and left a two foot scratch down the drivers side along with a small dent. He was leaving with a delivery in the vehicle when it happened so definitely was on the clock. Driver first made a comment that he didn’t have insurance but later produced an insurance card. Manager of the store told me flat out that Pizza Hut would not pay for the damage and I would need to go after the drivers insurance. Does this seem correct? Shouldn’t the company have insurance for this type of thing?

Answer:
 Contact your insurance company and let them sort it out. You have the driver's info and the business's info, give them all of it and they will decide who to pursue.Answer #2: Not a lawyer, but a former driver.

If it was a pizza hut owned vehicle, the store is liable for damages. This is why you rarely see company delivery cars.

If it was a personal vehicle, you *might* have to go to court on this. Maybe your personal underinsured / uninsured motorist will pay, I don't know.

I won't say all, because I don't know, but most personal auto insurance policies have a clause stating they won't cover claims made while the driver was using the vehicle in a for-hire situation. Since the car was being used as a delivery vehicle, they may not pay.

Call your insurance, give the drivers info. Let them do their thing. They could go after the other driver, maybe you'll have to go after him. Answer #3: INAL, but I was a manager at Pizza Hut about 10 years ago. Pizza Hut doesn't insure their driver's, drivers are required to carry insurance for their vehicle.

If any of our drivers were in an accident they were supposed to go through their own private insurance.


Title: Don't want to lose my dog

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 He's trying to scam you. ignore him. If he continues to harass you contact the police.Answer #2: Ignore/block the person. Make sure the dog is chipped with you as the owner though. And if the person knows where you live, try not to leave your dog outside without someone watching, just in case he's crazy crazy. Oh and to be extra safe, try to find and then save any correspondence showing he sold the dog to you for $200. Answer #3: It's not a police matter it's a civil matter.

That being said, from this point forward I would cease all communications with the previous owner.

Block his phone number.

If the police happen to show up, don't even answer your door to them.


Title: Asked roommate to clean up after deciding not to clean his mess anymore so he told my leasing office that I smoke weed so they would evict me. They said it was an internal issue(I agree) so instead he went to the magistrate court. Cont.

Question:
So just want to see what some people think about my current situation. I met my current roommate in March, we discussed our pet peeves and what would irritate one another and we got a long pretty well up until we moved in. I told him when we met that I was OCD about our shared spaces being clean and he said so was he, or so I thought. For the first month I was cleaning up after him because I didn’t mind and also didn’t want to bother him over something small, but then he would dirty the kitchen right after I cleaned it and I was mostly already cleaning up after him. He’s 22. Fast forward to now, after listening to my coworkers I stopped cleaning up after him because he got used to it and started asking him to clean up. The last time I did, he sends me this text.

(Can’t post the picture for some reason but his text read and I quote “I’d like you to get the fuck out of my apartment you can consider this your 30 day notice I’ve spoken with the office and u can either leave peacefully or I will have u removed, you choice” )

I’m on the lease and it’s my apartment as well.

1. The leasing office was closed when he said that.
2. I’m on the lease and not going anywhere which I told him, especially over something as small as asking him to clean up.

He told the leasing office that I smoke weed to get them to evict me, which could get us both evicted, he didn’t know that. 🙄 the leasing office told us to work things out or we’d both be gone. He didn’t like that response so he went to the magistrate court and filed something saying “tenant involved in illegal activity” BECAUSE THE LEASING OFFICE WOULDNT DO ANYTHING. How is someone older than me acting like such a child?

I have spent the past 7 months saving and getting back on my feet after a bunch of bad things happened last year, I put everything into this new place of mine so NO I’m not leaving, but has anyone ever dealt with something like this cause I’m still surprised. I’ve never met a snitch like this in my life. So now we go to court tomorrow and I keep having to spend money dealing with this childish situation.

Who runs and tells on someone about something they do in the privacy of their own room because I asked him to clean up? I’d be able to accept this situation and not stress if I understood but what the hell man.

Answer: You've offer neither a question nor a location and your original post doesn't appear in your history so we can't tell what the you're talking about or what you want.


Title: My Employer is drastically lowering quality of health benefits without consultation how can I start negotiation for compensation for my coworkers and myself and can I protect myself from retaliation? [NJ]

Question:
Hi, so the higher ups of my <100 employee company decided to change our health insurance.  The premium on our current plan is supposedly going up. Without consulting anyone they switched companies and are not offering plans comparable to our current plan.  After going over the details the plans seem to stay in line costwise but at the cost of much higher deductibles.  Every coworker I talked with hates the new plans and says they would keep the current plan given the choice even with the increased premiums.  Under the new plans a single visit  to the hospital or certain tests that are not uncommon will cost the employees 2 to 3.5 times as much as the current plan. Basically the company did this to shift the health risk onto us instead of themselves since we both pay less, but only we carry the risk of owing these huge and unreasonable deductibles.

I understand there is likely not much leg to stand on to stop the change, but I believe I can get enough of the employees to request compensation for the degradation of our benefits to make them actually do it.

My reasoning being that our entitled health benefits are part of our agreed upon compensation and therefore degrading the quality directly lowers our compensation and is no different from changing our pay rate without consultation.

So, is there anything i can do to protect myself if I organize and start negotiations with my coworkers and the company?  The owner of the company is a notoriously vindictive scumbag. Despite not being easily replaceable, and historically VERY loyal to him, I am certain I will be fired immediately if he feels he can single me out.

Answer: NLRA will protect you if you can demonstrate that your discussions with him are on behalf of more than just yourself. The NRA or text collective-action regarding work conditions even if that activity is not conducted within a union.   The problem you have is that wow you would legally be protected and if you were retaliated against the NLRB would find against the employer employer may still fire you and force you to engage in a litigation process to recover your job or any compensation. The reality of the situation is that absent at union agreement or other bona fide contract (which you won’t have) your employer is free to do what they want with regards to your compensation so long as they inform you about it prior to it going into effect.


Title: Abusive Girlfriend Faked Suicide

Question:
State: IL

A friend of mine was assaulted with a knife by his girlfriend 3 weeks ago, he had to take her down and the cops were called, she was arrested for domestic violence and spent 72 hours in jail.

They broke up, and she has been threatening to kill herself regularly since then.

Today, she had a friend call him and inform him that she had committed suicide.  He left work a mess, and called a few friends over to hang with him to get over it.  He eventually was able to get in contact with a family member of hers to find out that she was alive and well.

Can her pursue legal recourse separate from the actual assault?  Is it illegal to fake a suicide to someone? I think he wants to get her mandatory medical treatment, but doesn't necessarily want to send her to prison.

Answer:
 He can try to sue for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. But he is unlikely to win much if anything. He can consult an attorney.

Really he just needs to move on and work on not dating crazy in the future.


Title: I’m 16 and am being forced to live with abusive parents

Question:
Long story short, I was living with my father and step mother. Father was caught beating her, he was arrested, I lived with my step mother since July along with some of her family in their house. Yesterday I found out that she had contacted him (even though she has a restraining order) and went with him somewhere. I also learned from searching her room that she is probably an alcoholic and is just straight up not doing well. Now she’s back with my father in our old house, but they’re agreeing to split up. They have joint custody over me and I have no choice but to go live with my step mother now. I have an hour until they get here to take me. I absolutely want to stay where I’m at, I’ve already been granted permission by the owners. The sucky thing is that Missouri has a lovely law where you cannot choose where you live if somebody has custody over you until you’re 17. I have no choice but to go with or run away, and right now I’m thinking of going AWOL. I do not want to live with either of them, let alone see them right now.

Is there *anything* I can do?

Answer:
 You are a child. Your father decides where you live (or a judge)

If you are being abused you can call CPS


Title: CBD oil false positive on drug test.

Question: I’m looking into taking CBD oil, edibles, etc., but there’s a chance of it causing a false positive on a drug test. I’m working towards being a probation officer and have to pass a drug test. How do I go about this? Do I just say that it can cause a false positive?

Answer:
 CBD oil does not create false positives on drug tests.  It creates true positives on drug tests.

Marijuana is not in any way legal in Kansas.  If you are worried about drug tests you should not use any marijuana products.


Title: Could not buy beer

Question: I arrived at my local gas station at exactly 1:41 AM. The gas station attendant (the only guy working) refused to sell me beer, as he had already locked the refrigerated cases where the beer was. I was completely sober and had just gotten off work hoping to grab a six-pack to relax after work. From what I have experienced in the past and from what I have found online they have to sell alcohol up until 2 AM in my state.  I am pretty bummed mostly because my plans for the night are ruined. Do I have any legal repercussions? Should I contact the manager? I feel like I have been wronged and would like some advice. Anything would help.

Answer:
 Contacting the manager is your best course of action.

You didn't say what state, but I highly, ***highly*** doubt that there is a law saying that a private business *must* sell you alcohol under any circumstances. What you read online probably means that they *may* sell alcohol until 2 AM, but no later. There is a huge difference between may and must/shall.Answer #2: No, you can’t legally do anything about not getting to buy beer. What a ridiculous question.


Title: Is it discriminatory/illegal to refuse to rent to individuals because they are not a “family”?

Question: Hi! I’m looking to rent a townhouse in my area with 4 roommates, all of us in our mid-20s. We go to showings and open houses and are welcomed and given tours, only to be told when we go to apply that “the owner is looking to rent to a family and not a group of roommates”. This is obviously very frustrating considering we all have stable, well-paying jobs and good credit, and seems unfair to me. Is there anything we can do about this?

Answer: Many states allow limits on the number of unrelated adults in one home.Answer #2: A family is less likely to have a falling out requiring finding a subletter or drama over someone failing to pay their share of the rent. A group of unrelated twenty something's are also more likely to be hard on the property. You may be a group of introverted best friends with trust funds but statistically a group like yours is a bigger risk to a landlord and it's not surprising for them to weed you out.


Title: How can I legally beat the shit out of a particular someone for talking shit about my daughter?

Question: There's some shitbag at work that loves to do nothing but talk about how awesome his family is. That's not the problem, the problem is when he walks by my desk and sees a picture of my daughter, he always has some dumb fucking comment to make. "It seems *daughter name* needs to lay off the Cheetos, huh, PrettyFriendlyGuy?" Or sometimes she'll call me at work and I'll say that I love her and this asshole starts giggling and snorting. Every. God. Damn. Time. I told him if he doesn't stop that I would report it to HR. Here's the thing though, HR doesn't give a shit and my boss loves this guy, and he knows it. Help.

Answer:
 You can't.

You can ignore his childish and immature antics and comments.Answer #2: *Your post has been removed for the following reason(s):*

**Troll Post**

* Your post here has been reported as a potential troll or falsified post.

*Please [read our subreddit rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/wiki/index#wiki_general_rules).  If after doing so, you feel this was in error, [message the moderators](http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FLegalAdvice). *Do not reply to this message as a comment.*Answer #3: There’s an old eminem lyric that should help you

“If you beef with me, I’m a even the score equally.
Take you on Jerry Springer, and beat your ass legally”Answer #4: Report it to HR every time he make an unprofessional comment about you or your daughter.   If its not business related, complain to HR.

HR should tell him to leave you alone, and not talk to you for anything other then business related things.

If HR does not do that, you need to leave.  Then try and sue for hostile work environment.

To sue your employer for harassment under a hostile work environment theory, you must show that you were subjected to offensive, unwelcome conduct that was so severe or pervasive that it affected the terms and conditions of your employment.

So start documenting all incidents, recording any that you can.


Title: 17 year old with a DUI. (CALIFORNIA)

Question: does anyone know if the DUI will stay on my record will it go away after i turn 18

Answer: 18 isn't a magic number when it comes to your driving record. That's an administrative record which starts as soon as you are licensed.


Title: No Promotion in Sight After 3 Months of Performing Administrative Duties of Mgmt Position

Question:
Location is Texas

I have been informally asked to be the lead of a team that used to have a paid lead position, but that woman left several months ago. I have been doing the administrative duties of the lead position as well as being acknowledged by coworkers and some of mgmt as an unofficial team lead that makes decisions for and communicates on behalf of my team. There is some documentation as I have had to sign off on QC documents as reviewer which only mgmt can do, and I also was invited to and attended a training session for supervisors and managers. Do I have a case?

Answer: A case for what?


Title: Relationship with a mom with a 9 y.o son that is 22 years older than me

Question:
I am a 15 years old guy playing some online game them met this girl she looked young and cute so i friend with her and we started playing together and i tried hitting on her and realized the number on her name is her birthyear and yet i still love her she is even trying to tell me everytime that she is older than me and have a 9 yo child yet, me a 15 years old virgin i told her that it's fine i even told her age doesn't matter and i asked her if she have a bf and she told me "yes but i can keep a secret" so i feel a littlemguilty after she said that and i asked for her fb and she said me first and im kind of insecure and im a person who doesnt like to socialize that i didnt even use fb i only sometimes use them for messaging on school or gc with friends and i was horny the night and asked her to video call with me and she said that she wants to do it on Saturday because she is a mess and we also realized that we are 10km away from each other and she even asked me if there is a beach around here and idk how to respond about her thinking on going to me so i told her just a normal answer of no and she asked for my cp number and i told her that i dont have a phone, i only have a tab that was 8 years ago and then she asked for my facebook again and told him a lie answer im going to make my fb look good so i told her tomorrow i will give my name and she said the name of her fb so i searched it up, on her bio it said prideful mother and i stalked her and all i see is her with her son having vacation or smthng and they even have a photo with a celebrity and the most fucked up thing that comes out on my mind is to fcking con her and get some phones or money(ill never do this its fcked up) and i realize she has no husband? She just told me he have a man so i started thinking that the package she receive are from her sister and ive never seen her post mentioning a husband or dad and she is rich she have a hd quality image profile and flight trip with her son, everywhere i see is her and her son going on different places and i still think she have a husband how did she get all the money? She is a nurse and i dont know the salary of being a nurse but right. We both love each other but im just not ready to be a father. What should i do? We are really getting with each other.

I'll try to update.

Answer:
 You should talk to your parents immediately because this person is taking advantage of you.Answer #2: Yep, she doesn’t love you.

You’re 15. You are *six years older* than her own child.

Cut contact *immediately* and tell your parents what’s going on.

That is a sexual predator. Not a potential lover.

((Not a lawyer))Answer #3: I can't even read this it's going to make me sick. Please distance yourself from this woman. If she willingly pursuing you after knowing you're a CHILD then she is a predator. Please please don't do this. 😭


Title: Partner is threatening to sabotage my business if I don't give him equity, or I leave him.

Question:
FLorida
Need some quick advice. Engaged to a man for 3 years. Waiting on catholic annulment for marriage.

During this time, I start my own company (4 months ago) and I got an investor. My SO didn’t believe in my business until I got an investor. Then, he wanted to be all over it.

He offered me and my investor advice on the parts that pertained to his own niche. I was trying to make him feel included and I certainly appreciate his insight.

I got the investor to pay him for his consulting work for a few months. But, he was very angry that I didn’t give him equity in the deal when the company was formed.

My investor isn’t new to this. He owns 49 percent and I own 51. But he is also doing some of the work on this business in addition to putting up the cash.

Again, my partner says he wanted to be on the paperwork. He didn’t want a “measly stipend…he wanted equity”

I told him that if we are married, what’s mine is HIS and vice versa. He said that since we have had so much drama in our relationship and he is struggling with health issues, he predicts I will leave him. And he literally said “anyone from the outside would look at our relationship and say buddy, you better get your name on the papers before marriage!”

Well, I didn’t. I told him that in time — we could talk about it. He has connected me with a friend and a very pivotal person who could help my business get its first BIG contract. The guy is very powerful. I presented the plan to this guy and he loved the company and has offered to help and wants to be an advisor.

We have also told him that we will give him small commission on any contract he establishes for us. He also wants option to invest down the road. My business partner and I said SURE!

Well, yesterday my fiancé became outraged that we were going to give this commission opportunity to the man he connected me to. He said “I GAVE HIM TO YOU! DON’T I GET ANYTHING?” I said yes, you are getting paid monthly.

He said he is worth more than 2k a month for his work and it’s a slap in the face. He continued to tell me that he wants equity. I said we can talk about 1-2 percent for 30 hours of work a month. (THIS IS STANDARD ACCORDING TO LAWYERS). He said NO F WAY! He was LIVID.

He told me that if he pulls out — or If we are “done” he will go tell his “friend” to pull out too and that I will never survive. He said “mark my words, you and your investor won’t last more than 6 months without me”.

I am horrified on pretty much any level. What do I do? I feel like I am sandwiched in….badly. If I leave him, now he’s going to try to ruin my company? OR he wants massive equity?

The company isn’t profitable yet, but we already have other investors lined up. And it looks like it could do well in 5-10 years. But, nothing is overnight. And it’s true, if I lose his “friend” then… I will definitely struggle because getting this first contract is HUGE for us. It’s a big name, too.

SO — WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Answer: Leave him. If the “friend” is going to base his business decisions solely on friendships, that may not be a good business relationship for you. Your company may not grow at such a quick rate without that contract, but it sounds like you have other opportunities to grow.


Title: Opened a Pottery Barn credit card to get benefit - now PB saying i don't qualify

Question:
In California.

Went to Pottery Barn to buy new furniture for a new house. Was told about a promotion - open a PB credit card, get 20 percent in rewards on purchases made that day.

We spent thousands on new furniture, got a receipt saying that much with furniture to be delivered later. Of course it took FOUR MONTHS for all our furniture to arrive (never using PB again alone for that).

But when got credit card statement - we only got 20 percent rewards on $40 worth of purchases and were told that because of when the charges went through and the delays on our furniture, the charges were past the deadline for the rewards.

Credit card helpline says we're SOL and PB manager at the store says it's the credit card company's issue.

I was sent an e-receipt for the day we were in the store and bought everything - but the credit card isn't count it as the date. I wouldn't have opened a credit card if this was the case and feel as though i was sold a scam.

We're getting nowhere with PB. I don't want to turn this public or on social media - do i have legal recourse? If so how do i  do this?

Answer: What do the written terms of the promotion say? (not what you were verbally told)Answer #2: What is the return policy for these products?


Title: [Hawaii] I am the manager of a condo building. I started working here a month ago and housing is provided as part of my compensation. Now they tell me that I have to have the door to my home propped open for 8 hours a day so that residents feel more welcome to come into my unit.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > this is purely for the peace of mind of the elderly tenants who walk by and don't know if I'm on the property.

Have three signs made up and a suggestion box.  The first sign says *The manager is IN.  Please knock.*  The second says *The manager is on the property.  Please call [MyCellNumber] if you're having problems.*  The third says *Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.  If it's an after-hours emergency, please call [MyCellNumber]; otherwise, please leave a note in the box and I'll get back to you the next business day.*

Rotate signs as applicable.Answer #2: May want to have your contract reviewed with a lawyer.

You might see if you have a home/office, or the living was provided separate from where you work per contract language.

In general, all the furnishings you purchase for your 'office' should be coming from company funds, not from your compensation.   In addition, you may be able to claim a lot more of that on taxes as work/office as opposed to home.

But in general, sounds like a new job may be easier all around, especially if you've only been in a month.Answer #3: No dude just propose signs. design them. print them. then take them to boss and say, "This work instead? Dog ran into the house the other day. Freaked me out." The myriad of possibilities that will run through his mind (and ensuing lawsuits) will scare the shit out of him.Answer #4: Is there a management company involved, or were you hired directly by the board?Answer #5: What island?


Title: Covering a smoke detector in the dorms (Ohio)

Question: I had covered a smoke detector in my dorm room with a plastic bag, as I use my e-cigarette in the dorms, which is already not allowed and I was afraid of setting off the smoke detector. My RA reported it to the police, and now I have a pre-trial court date tomorrow. I already told the police and university it was because of my e-cigarette. I have a public defender who told me that I could possibly get probation with drug tests even though there were no drugs of any kind in my room. How likely is this? He also told me they might want me to submit a urine sample at my pre-trial, is this even allowed? What is the most likely outcome of this situation? I do not want to be brandished as a criminal over one mistake that has nothing to do with drugs.

Answer:
 As others have said, you need to ask your attorney those questions. He is in the best position to answer them by far. But I wanted to address this...

>I do not want to be brandished as a criminal over one mistake that has nothing to do with drugs.

The "mistake" you made was to disable a safety device, and the consequences of that include getting may include getting many people killed. That is horrifying selfishness, and it's illegal for a reason. Answer #2: Talk to your lawyer. Nobody here can give you an accurate answer to your question. Answer #3: Talk to your lawyer about it. If you think you may not pass a drug test, talk to your lawyer about that, too.

Your lawyer is the only person in this situation who is ethically bound to act in your best interest.Answer #4: So you confessed. Great. Do you use illegal drugs? If not then you shouldn't care if this is part of a deal that avoids a criminal record. If you do know, then stop.


Title: Got punched by a stranger

Question: I was at work at about 10 at night. I walked out to my car to put my check in there and get back inside for work. A guy had his car parked right next to mine and was standing on the outside. I had seen him earlier that day trying to get his check after being fired. I even got the manager for him. He disrespected me and talked bad to me, but I ignored it. He came back later that night in the store. I tried to ignore him. He asked something like "what did you say" (hadn't said anything) before punching me in the back of my neck. I couldn't feel anything for a couple of seconds. He hit me a couple more times on my head and back. I was able to get in me car and close the door. His friend was in his car filming it on his phone. They drove off. I called my manager from inside the store. I was told to go home. I got his first name and the store should have gotten it on camera. I went home and tried to file a police report. I'll have to do that in person later. So here I am trying to fall asleep after throwing up from a lot of pain and a splitting headache. What are my options?

Answer: You might want to think about going to the hospital if you're vomiting from a head injury.


Title: Should I tell my Facebook friend that raffles are illegal in Alabama?

Question:
I live in Alabama (USA), and gambling, lotteries and raffles are illegal.

I have a Facebook friend who is raising money to go on a mission trip, and she has held a few raffles. One ticket is $5, 3 tickets is $10, 5 tickets is $20, and 10 tickets is $30. Prizes in the past have been $200 gift cards, and now she is raffling Apple Airpods and a $200 gift card.

Part of me just wants to end it because i’m an atheist and think mission trips are stupid. So yeah, maybe I’m not exactly just a good samaritan. But I’ve read before that this kind of thing can be punishable by jail time and like $6,000, and this girl is a nice person and doesn’t really deserve all that.

So should I tell her or just look the other way? I guess what it comes down to is how likely she would be to get in trouble if the right person saw her Facebook posts. How much is this law enforced?

TL;DR: Alabama friend is engaging in an illegal raffle and I don’t know if I should tell her.

Answer: Where does it say raffles are illegal? I've lived in Alabama pretty much my entire life and in that time have seen 100s of raffles. Schools do them. Churches do them. Workplaces do them. Businesses do them. Radio stations do them.


Title: (NC) Nephews were caught on video egging a home and two cars on Halloween

Question:
This just happened so excuse me if this is a bit scrambled. My nephews (both 17) have been arrested for egging a home and two cars on Halloween. The home had a video camera. The homeowner is a police officer and she was asleep and discovered the damage the next morning. She alleges that she has sought estimates for the damage yesterday and the claim by the police is that her home has $8500 damage, her car has $6000 damage and a plain car that she uses but belongs to the department has $5500 damage. My nephews were arrested on 3 property damage charges each. One of their fathers works for the government and he is being investigated for offering her a check to cover more than the damages if they weren't charged as a courtesy. His wife, my other bother and my other brother's wife are at the police station now. My nephews have been charged as adults despite not being 18 yet and they have no history with the police or criminal record but my brother told me they are to be held in jail until they go to court for a bail hearing and get a lawyer because the police can't question them further until then. Besides the video from her home they allegedly have photos of them in their costumes and of her home from their social media and proof that they bought eggs that day. I have questions:

1) why aren't they being released to their parents on a promise to appear if this is their first offense?

2) how can my brother be in trouble for offering to pay for the damages?

3) was it a mistake that they being charges as adults if they are not 18 and it was a non violent crime?

4) how much will their bail be?

Also is it not a conflict of interest because the home and cars belong to a police officer and the police and they are investigating now? I know they made a mistake and they should obviously be forced to pay and apologize but we didn't expect them to be arrested and treated like hardened criminals for some eggs. Our whole family is scared. Any assistance is appreciated. **Edited to fix the formatting**

Answer:
 1.) Juveniles do not have a right to bail in NC.

2.) Their father offered a bribe. If he had just offerred to cover the damages, he would be in a better position. He is being accused of offering a bribe to a public official due to the additional money and the allegation that the additional money is meant to be compensation for an official action (not pressing charges).

3.) It depends on the specific charges. Check with your attorney.

4.) It depends on the specific charges and how the subsequent hearings go. Check with your attorney for accurate estimates.


Title: I think one of my posts from 2 years ago may have inspired a movie announced at Comic-Con. Skull Island (2014)

Question:
2 years ago, I posted on /r/movies asking about different ideas for prequels and suggested there be a King Kong prequel entitled SKULL ISLAND. Today at comic con that exact movie was announced. I don't know what exactly this could mean but are there any actions I could take? Here's my [post](http://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/10ixyd/what_prequel_would_you_love_to_see/) from 2 years ago.

Here's the announcement [article](http://variety.com/2014/film/news/legendary-skull-island-movie-1201269540/) as well.

Cincinnati,OH

 Sorry, I'm hammered.

Answer: There's really nothing here. You mentioned an idea, and it isn't even all that unique.


Title: Realty company replaced windows in apartment building and left us with no way to install AC besides buying a new portable unit.

Question:
Columbus, OH.

I live in an older building that has casement windows. I've lived here for four years now and have always had an air conditioner in the window (they provide a small one for tenants in the bedroom, I installed an additional unit in the kitchen with enough power to cool entire apartment). They recently had new windows installed. The window people ended up throwing all the air conditioners in a storage unit in the basement without telling anyone. I saved mine as I removed it before the window replacement.

Anyways- now that the windows are done and it's getting warmer out, I removed one of the window panels and put my AC unit back in. I didn't alter the window- I simply popped out a panel by removing 5 screws and it slides right out. Yesterday I received an inspection notice on my door so I called. The guy I talked to said that we aren't allowed to have any AC units in the window, and that if we wanted air conditioning we'd have to get a portable unit. I just bought my current AC last year off craigslist for $300, as it was the only unit I could find that was both powerful enough and fit a casement window. A new portable unit at the same level of power (12,000 BTU) is going to cost at least $400-$500, on the low end. Do I have any rights in this situation to keep my existing AC unit?

EDIT: The only mention of air conditioning I can find in the lease-

"XIV. LANDLORD'S DUTIES: The Landlord shall:
D. Maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning fixtures and appliances, supplied, or required to be supplied by the Landlord;"

Answer:
 >I didn't alter the window- I simply popped out a panel by removing 5 screws and it slides right out.

You *did* alter it. That said, does your lease say anything about air conditioning?


Title: Parking Garage Crash - Urgent

Question: Short version is that we were driving into an underground garage but the ramp going down flattens out at a sharp angle and we crashed. Major car damage, minor injuries. Still here, what should I do? Any liability on the garages part? One of the security guys says it's not the first time that happened. Should I get his contact info?

Answer: So, basically, you were going too fast and bottomed out the car when the ramp ended, and now you want to blame the parking garage for it?


Title: ( Texas ) Divorced father is refusing to help pay for daughters tuition in college.

Question:
Currently, my sisters education is at risk because my father has refused to help pay for her undergraduate education. My sister has obtained multiple scholarships but few cover large amounts tuition cost. I do not know the specific amount.

Is there any legal claim to be made within this situation?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: Unless the divorce decree required him to do so he is not required to pay for her university at all.


Title: Is there a poverty exemption/delaying process in Georgia for child support?

Question:
I've been asked to move out of my ex-wife's house (we had been working together towards common goals) and need to find a place I can afford to live. But in the meantime I am concerned that now she will be requiring the child support I owe her monthly, I wont be able to pay it for a while. At least until I can get back on my feet. What protections do I have?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 She doesn't require it, the state requires it, based on the court order that was entered. Do you have a court order that you've been ignoring while you live there? If so you're probably already deep in arrears.

The only way to modify a court's support order is to go back to court and argue for a modification. It's best to do this with an attorney of course.


Title: [GA] Ex-Wife creating unhealthy environment during visitation.

Question:
My son is 11 years old and I've had full legal custody since he was 1.  I'm married and my wife is his step-mother.  She's been in his life since he was 2 years old.  His biological mother has visitation every other weekend and holidays are negotiated upon.  She has three children (plus one on the way) all from different fathers (17M, 14-15F and 11M).  My son's teenage half-sister visits on the same weekends as him.  His older half-brother does not visit.

I found out earlier tonight that while my son is with her on her court appointed visitation weekends, he does not have his own room or own bed and is sleeping in the same bed as his older teenage half-sister (either 14 or 15, I cannot remember off the top of my head), mother and new step-father (who has only been my son's life for around 4 months after being released from prison in early January after serving 7 years for a felony).  Obviously this is a very unhealthy and potentially unsafe situation and one that I'd like to prevent moving forward.  I don't want to take her back to court to remove visitation or change to supervised visitation unless that is what is necessary.  I don't want to remove my son's biological mother from his life as I feel that would be cruel to my son, but I do want to put a swift end to their living/sleeping arrangement.

Should I retain a lawyer or would a call to Child Protective Services or DFCS be my first step toward resolution in this manner?

Any advice would be helpful and truly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Answer: You should talk to a lawyer first. Once you get CPS involved, the resolution is out of your control.


Title: Moved into new apartment, initially the pet fee was $250, suddenly it is $500.

Question: I have a four year old tiny cat, who stays in the apartment. She's unofficially my comfort animal, as I have ptsd/anxiety and purr therapy is pretty effective. When we first moved in here we signed a pet agreement, on the document it said the fee was only $250, with 15 dollars a month added to rent. I literally signed this agreement last week. Now we're being told our rent has been adjusted and the pet fee is now 500 dollars. Even though we already signed the contract. Is there anything we can do about this? Also is there anyway I could get the fee waived since I'm legally disabled and my cat could be considered beneficial to my disability? Which she is.

Answer:
 They cannot change the lease after the fact, for first.

As to waiving the fee, you would need documentation from a doctor that your cat is necessary as an emotional support animal.Answer #2: Be prepared to find a new place to live at the end of your lease - the landlord is likely to refuse to renew based on your "push-back" over them trying to bill you for more than you agreed to.


Title: Girlfriend's friend wants her old job back, who is occupied by my girlfriend - friend has several years of build up relationships vs 2 months of my girlfriends - what are the limits to "Wrongful termination"? - Indiana

Question:
My girlfriend, "Tara", works with geriatric patients, and had left her old job for immoral conduct of asking to bill patient hours that were not provided (girlfriend was asked to bill, she didn't ask..).

So her friend, "Jena" helped her get her new job at a nursing home, Jena's old job. Jena stayed in the company, but moved to a different location to move up into management - where she thought she wanted to be.

Last night, Jena texted Tara and asked if Tara wanted to do the same job at the new location (Tara's equivalent, not management), so that Jena could have her old job back. Jena does not want to step down where she currently is. The problem is that Tara & Jena work in therapy - and only specific patients will be seen. So if there aren't any patients that need therapy, the therapist doesn't work, and is paid hourly.

The new location is bleeding patients, so Tara thinks that Jena may try to boot Tara out of her current position - something I think Jena is totally capable of morally and with her pre-built relationships at Tara's current location.

The employment agreement states that Tara can be let go for any reason at any time, at discretion of the employer. She is also free to leave, at any time. Does this completely cover them from wrongful termination if Jena takes Tara's job?

I hope I was clear enough, and I hope some people can help. Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 How do you figure it would be "wrongful termination" if the company decides to replace employee A with employee B? This happens every day, everywhere. Answer #2: > Does this completely cover them from wrongful termination if Jena takes Tara's job?

Yes.  Absent legally discriminatory conduct, and presuming there's no employment contract to the contrary, there's no issue with firing someone to give another person their job.


Title: Issue regarding t-shirt sales at school

Question:
Hey there Reddit,
We're two HS Seniors from LA, California who have come here to seek advice on a very delicate situation regarding a sales issue at our school.

Basically, the issue is that we took it upon ourselves to design the graduating class of 2016 T-shirts. The shirt was very epic and it was received by an amazing enthusiastic response by our peers. We  submitted the designs to a contest which would choose the winning shirt. However, it was rejected by administration, and not even made a voting option. This was unbelievable, as many other teachers really loved the design as well. As it turned out, the principal opted for bland, plain designs, not even crafted by students, to be in the poll, much to the dismay of the Senior Class.

So basically, we took it upon ourselves to start selling the shirt ourselves, motivated by the overwhelming support of our peers. My brother and I spent money out of our own pocket to print up a sample shirt ourselves. Soon, we started to get pre-orders from people who loved the “underground”shirt, as it was branded, and wanted to buy it. However, someone exposed our plan to administration, and we were called up to the office and warned not to sell the shirts on campus. We tried to reason, explaining that everybody loved the shirt and that it would be in the best interest of the school, but we were shut down nonetheless.

Here's where we need help. Is it under their jurisdiction to prevent the sale of such an item?  Do we have any legal rights here? Can we get in trouble for selling merchandise with the school's name, while not being approved by administration? Is the name of a high school copyrighted? Is there any legal loophole that would allow us to sell the shirts? The administration said that our actions were illegal, but did not provide evidence or further explanation. What can we do?

Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 >warned not to sell the shirts on campus

if they only object to you selling it on campus, do the transactions off campus, duh.Answer #2: you need to remove the identifying information in your post; specifically, the image link with your school's name.Answer #3: Why couldn't you tell people where you had them printed and let them order, or meet up across from the school to sell them? I wouldn't hand them out on the school's property though. Sorry to hear about this stupid issue. Answer #4: Hey there, I'm a teacher and I can probably explain why the admins rejected your design from the start.

Many school districts have new rules that school-related teams, clubs, etc cannot visually depict weapons as part of their art. Your shirt looks awesome but it's got a sword.

As others have said, sell it away from school grounds and don't promote it at school. You can't sell on school grounds without admin approval (which you absolutely do not have).