Title: New Job: Wages Don't Match Signed Offer

Question:
(Washington state) Recently, my wife accepted a job as a nurse. As with any job decision, she carefully weighed the compensation and benefits, signing an offer with all of the details clearly outlined. When she received her first paycheck, she discovered that it was over a dollar less per hour than she was offered. (While that might not seem like much, it amounts to over $2,000 less per year.)

She called HR to clear up the matter, and was told that her new pay rate was correct, and that they had made a mistake on her offer. She was told that they had attempted to call to inform her of the correction before her first paycheck, but my wife has no record of that attempt. They said they would send a corrected offer letter immediately. It's been over three months, that new offer letter has never arrived, and her pay remains the same.

In the meantime, my wife brought the matter up with her manager, who referred her to her director. Both seemed both shocked and very supportive, initially. Eventually, her director returned to her with the "bad news" that HR was correct, and that there wasn't anything she could do.

I've spoken with someone in the HR field who pointed out that, because this is a union-negotiated pay rate, there probably isn't anything my wife can do aside from ask to see the pay scale and ask HR why the mistake was made (eg - someone miscounted her years of experience).

From my outside perspective, of course, I'm mortified by the bait-and-switch. Obviously pay is among the top, if not the top, consideration when someone is deciding whether or not to accept a job. I've heard of pay cuts on rare occasions due to poor performance on the part of the employee or the company, but never before the first paycheck was ever written, and never because of an administrative error.

Does anyone have any advice I can pass along to my wife?
Topic:
Labor Law

Answer:
 At the very least, she's legally entitled to back pay from the day she started working until the day she was notified that her offer letter was incorrect. (If they told her she was making X dollars per hour, and she worked some period of time thinking she was making that, they are legally required to ~~per~~ pay her that much, even if they didn't mean to). She can file a wage complaint with the state department of labor. Legally, they cannot fire her for doing this, but that might not stop them.

Going forward, she can suck it up and work for less, or or she can try to get them to honor the original agreement (e.g, through her union rep, if she has one).

EDIT: WordsAnswer #2: > because this is a union-negotiated pay rate

What does her union rep say about the situation?Answer #3: She need to take this issue straight to the union.


Title: I have a restraining order against an ex, and the police say they cant do anything everytime he contacts me. [OH]

Question:
That title pretty much says in. In August of 2017 I was awarded a restraining order against my ex, after 2 long years of the police not listening to my, my concerns, and not taking his threats seriously.

Since then, he still contacts me online, and everytime I call the police they say there is nothing they can do because they cant *prove* its him. Each time he tries to contact me, I document it and block the new account.

Is there any legal action I can take if the police wont even listen to me? He has stalked, harassed, and abused me to the point its left me with PTSD, according to my therapist, and everytime he contacts me it sets be back into a panic that he is going to find me, again.

Thank you for any help/advice!

Answer:
 So he's sending you emails with details only he would have or is he saying "Hey haaaalp_, it's me Jerk Face..."?

Document document document. Keep a spreadsheet with the date the event (computer  contact , phone contact), you heard from him, etc. along with notes about what has happened. Call the police every instance but also ask for an Event Number (or whatever your PD calls it). To provide that, they will have to take notes about what you have told them. Note the call time / date / officer name and event number on your spreadsheet. Also ask them what the specific proof is they need to "prove" it is him. Call the DA or City Attorney (whomever issued the RO) and ask to speak with the Victim Advocate. She / He should be able to give you next steps or escallate with the DA/CA.

NAL, but going through the same thing only the guy (who was a mere acquaintance pre-stalking) is showing up in person. Showing up 3 - 4 times in an hour and a half. Because he is doing so in a public place, the DA is not willing to do anything -  even though the police arrested for felony stalking because of this behavior.Answer #2: NAL. Does the restraining order have a case number? If so, and depending on what kind of contacts are being made, you should be able to have your court clerk issue a subpoena to the website to obtain the IP address associated with the contacts. Then you have another subpoena issued to the Internet service provider that owns that IP address for the subscriber information.


Title: Can I legally fix potholes on my own?

Question:
Can I fill potholes around my my neighborhood been a pain driving home avoiding moon craters already got a flat because of one. If so what would be the best material to fill them with ?
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: Legality question aside, note that you are opening yourself up to liability if anyone claims an accident or damage is caused by shoddy roadwork done by you.


Title: NJ divorce notice to produce, how important are checking accounts which aren't used?

Question:
I have a notice to produce monthly statements for past five years. I have a couple of banks where I keep about hundred dollars in checking account, because that's what was needed to open CD accounts, and I can't access old statements online. I have statements for the post eighteen months.

I'm in financial discovery stage, and will ask my lawyer for her opinion, but until I get to talk to her, was wondering how important those accounts going that far back are.

Answer: Disclose everything.


Title: My Cousins Have Been Declared Permanently Unfit to Stand Trial & Are Being Held in Fulton State Hospital

Question:
I know that I am probably going to screw this up, as it's my first post, but I had to at least give it a try.

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My cousins were arrested eight years ago on suspicion of property damage (they admit the charge; they rammed shopping carts into a parked car).  At the time, they had been depriving themselves of food and sleep for going on ten days.  They were taken and held in a small town jail in Missouri.  While they were there, there were ongoing threats made against them from fellow prisoners and prison officials.  Upon questioning, which was done with both of them together in an interrogation room, they continued to feel threatened.  Ultimately, they lashed out at the officer questioning them.  He called in for help, and it seems that the help that responded were prisoners tasked with helping out around the jail.

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One of my cousins was put in a holding cell, while the other was beaten and possibly raped by the responding officers and inmates.  They had an inmate's rights trial against the officer in question, but it ended in a not guilty verdict  for the officer.  They now have a Habeas Corpus case file with the state of Missouri.

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The thing is, based on an initial evaluation done after sleep and food deprivation (which they did to themselves) and a pretty stressful situation in a jail, their mental health evaluation probably wasn't stellar.  It resulted in a permanently unfit to stand trial finding.  I honestly didn't know that was something that could happen, and I work in a legal profession.  They have asked for an independent medical evaluation, multiple times.  I have seen their medical reports from Fulton State Hospital.  The reports state that they are model prisoners, that they are friendly and open with everyone, and that there is no mental health diagnosis applicable to them.

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They have done an enormous amount of legal work and research.  I've read through their pleadings, which were filed in October.  The kicker for me is that they are declared unfit to stand trial, but the court is totally okay with letting them continue to represent themselves in court proceedings.  So, there is talk about potential charges of assaulting a police officer and attempted escape, but nothing has been made official.  They are just being held in Fulton State Hospital, being evaluated by doctors and being told there's no diagnosis, and not being charged with any official crime.

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Is this something that happens?  They have a very new age and unique perspective on life.  They spent their early years on a Native American reservation in New Mexico.  They were on a spirit journey, or a quest, depriving themselves of food and sleep for their own personal, spiritual reasons.  I can't claim to know what actually happened, but I am inclined to believe them and their story, as they have been separated and continue to have identical accounts of what happened going on eight years ago.  Is there anything that I can do to help?  I have sent documents that they have sent to me to media outlets in Missouri.  I started a petition on [Change.org](https://Change.org) at their request (I will post if people are interested).  I just can't believe that you can be judged as "crazy" and then locked up and held indefinitely with no recourse.

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Well, tl;dr : My cousins were arrested in Missouri and have been held in Fulton State Hospital for eight years, told they're permanently unfit to stand trial despite medical reports to the contrary.  How can I help them get out of there?

Answer:
 I tracked down and read their note. It sounds like their entire claim is predicated an experience that happened when they were so sleep deprived that they would not make reliable witnesses. By their own admission they assaulted prison guards. They have had numerous legal hearings and examinations by different medical professionals. They have been ruled incompetent to stand trial.

Since they have been ruled as lacking competence, have they been represented by an attorney? What is the attorney's opinion of the possibility of an appeal?

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Title: Ex boyfriend reports phone stolen with a twist

Question: My sister works for a cell phone company and met a technician that works at the same company. They live in different states and he was planning on transferring so they could live together. Things went south and she told him not to come. Then recently he reported her phone stolen. They were not on the same plan and my sister has had her phone long before she met him. We think he used his position at the company to go into her account and report the phone stolen. What can we do? Thank you.

Answer:
 She should complain to the phone company that her phone was marked stolen without her permission.

Then she should stock up on popcorn because the ensuing flaming shit show is gonna be gud


Title: My younger sister evacuated from hurricane Matthew with another adult and is refusing to come home.

Question:
This Tuesday after our governor called for evacuation, my seventeen year-old sister informed my parents that she would not be leaving from their house in SC with them, but with a "friend." My parents were obviously not okay with this and called the police because my sister was insisting on leaving. The police attempted to convince my sister to stay, but said they could not legally compel her to since she was seventeen.

Then, this woman - who my parents did not know well but whose daughter attends my sister's school - arrived at my parents house. Despite my parents making it clear that they did not approve of this, my sister left with her to go to NC. (My family has since evacuated to a different area of NC to stay with extended family.)

After my parents informed me of what happened, I learned that the location this woman told my parents she was evacuating to was not to far from where I am currently attending school. I got in contact with this person and - through text message - asked if my sister could come stay with me (my sister does not have a cell phone). She informed my that she was planning on heading back to SC very soon after the storm as she was worried about her property, and that she did not have the time or money to bring her to me. I responded that I had a vehicle and could get and care for my sister myself. Today, my sister informed me - via this woman's phone - that she was not planning on ever returning home.

My sister hasn't responded to me since, and I'm extremely worried that this woman is trying to manipulate my sister into staying with her. With my whole family displaced due to the hurricane I'm the only one in any position to get her, but I don't know what I can do legally due to her age.

Answer: Why do you care?  Are you worried this woman is abusing your sister?


Title: Can I charge someone for stealing my cannabis plants in Canada?

Question: I am from Canada where cannabis is legal, we are aloud to grow 4 plants per household, my question is if someone steals my plants can I charge them?

Answer: When theft occurs, you should call the police.


Title: Being billed for a car we don't own?

Question: We reside in Los Angeles, CA. My father received a mail from a law office on behalf of a credit agency telling him that a car that is supposedly in his name was towed in March of this year, and that he had to pay about 2000 dollars. We have never owned the type of car that was in the "Certification of Lien Sale for Vehicle Valued $4000 or Less". How should we proceed? Also, they have our old address on the mail, even though we moved in August of last year. Sorry if the information isn't enough, please ask for more if necessary. Thanks for any advice.

Answer: Potentially a scam. Proceed cautiously. Have your father pull a free credit report on line to see if it has been reported on his credit.


Title: I am a trans man in Alberta, Canada with Ehlers Danlos, and my ex was able to unilaterally take primary parenting of my children when I was diagnosed/came out because the court violated my human rights.

Question:
It’s a very, very long story and I keep trying but I don’t know how to write it all out.

The same week I got diagnosed, I also came out as a trans man. That weekend last year, my ex kept my children after a visit (despite me being their stay at home, homeschooling parent their entire lives), and then enrolled them in school without my consent or knowledge.

Despite this all being illegal where we live, the judge ignored a letter from my diagnosing physician stating my fitness to parent, and upheld the unilateral action of my ex. My children were forced to commence living with him and his girlfriend (whom they had known for 6 months), and only see me one evening/week and every other weekend.

I have had CPS called on me, and they found nothing of concern.

I have now just received a notice from my children’s lawyer that she also believes I am too sick. I have no idea what to do, and I feel hopeless. This has been the hardest year of my life - my support was cut; I have lost over 60lb due to the combination of poverty, stress and my health; I was briefly made homeless this summer because of this. I should qualify for programs to help with parenting, and the cost of medication and things, but not having the parenting time means I no longer do.

There’s a lot more to the story, but I don’t know how to tell it. I just thought, maybe someone could tell me it’s going to be okay? I don’t know how I’m going to buy the medication I need next month, or how to face my kids when they come to me, begging and crying to be allowed to live with me again. I don’t know how to file a human rights complaint, and I feel sick when I think about the whole thing.

I also can’t get any help where I live with my Ehlers Danlos. I can’t get braces, splints, mobility aids, or anything like that since no one seems to know where to send me or who could help me. Rare diseases here suck.

If anyone could help with some advice, I would really appreciate it.

[Cross-posted to /r/disability, /r/ehlersdanlos, and /r/ask_transgender]

Answer: As far as custody goes, reach out to [Legal Aid](http://www.legalaid.ab.ca/Pages/default.aspx) and find out if you qualify for assistance for a custody filing, then file to restore custody and visitation. There's no magic, here: homelessness is a good reason for your coparent to have custody, but if you've got a stable home again, you can likely reinstate split custody or at least get visitation started up again.Answer #2: This is a tough one. Due to your illness and the poverty issues that come with not being physically able to work the courts may have felt it was in the children's best interest to stay with their other father if he can provide a more stable home. That said, if you think the courts made their decision primarily due to you being trans you may have a case for getting the kids back. I would suggest contacting your local LGBT organizations and see if any of them know of a lawyer who may be interested in taking your case. You'll probably have to find one willing to do pro bono work which is tough, but you may be able to find one.


Title: My Mother in Law (MIL) hit me last visit? Was told to get legal advice.

Question:
Hey, so I’m a college student who recently got married, I’m U.S. based and I live in a different state than my in laws. I don’t have a lawyer or anything, but was given advice to seek legal counsel for this last incident with my MIL.

Last visit (Mother’s Day) my MIL hit me in the head. She’s been doing it to her son (my husband) for years, and decides she’s angry enough to hit me this time too. It was after we disagreed with her wanting an inground pool. She did not hit me hard, and I told her I did not want her to do that again because I have been physically abused in the past and have had several concussions. She said she wouldn’t do it again, but she’s been saying that to my husband for years and I do not trust her.

What are my rights in this situation? Am I even in the right to be considering calling the police? I almost called the police when she hit me, but didn’t want to upset everyone. I know I’m too shy, but I am not about to be pushed around again. I’ve been there with physical abuse before, done that, never again.

If there is any more information I need to give, please let me know.

Answer:
 You can call the police if your MIl strikes you. It isn’t necessarily clear the police would act on this type of event.

You also have the right to stop weighing in on your MIL’s home improvement projects.


Title: (Colorado) Question about something that is happening in my neighborhood. One of my neighbors shot another neighbors dog.

Question: I don't have a stake in this other than curiosity. My next door neighbor had a dog. She was sitting with the dog on the porch when the guy who lives on the other side of her walked over with a gun and shot and killed her dog and then walked away. Several people saw this. The dog could not be saved. When the cops came he was arrested and he shouted to everyone that the dog was a pitbull and since pitbulls are banned her took care of it and that the law was on his side. The dog was not a pitbull. She had only lived in the house since August 1 and had adopted the dog about a week she moved in. The dog was not a pitbull and it was a calm, quiet old dog. She is pretty broken up and her house is up for sale now. The guy who shot the dog has a criminal record for reckless driving after he crashed on our street and was arrested and went to jail. My boyfriend says that since that was a felony it means he wasn't allowed to have a gun. My question is just what the likely outcome is going to be for this? It was pretty shocking and has really shaken up everyone who saw it and who lives around here.

Answer: Reckless driving isn't a felony, so he may have legally carried the firearm. While he's on the hook criminally, a civil judge would take him to town for this. It's not his job to enforce the law.


Title: Gun shop owes me a new gun, it's been three months, and haven't heard anything. Any advice on what to do? (TX)

Question:
Hey guys, I've run into a mess of trouble with a gun shop, and I need y'alls opinion on what my next course of action should be. Unfortunately, this means I'll have to explain the whole situation, so here goes:

Sometime last year I was intrigued to buy a Mosin Nagant after I heard about a promotion that was going on at Cabelas. Since I knew a family friend who owned them (lets call him bob), I called and asked if I could test some of his Mosins out. Long story short I left his house with a bolt-action .22 that had no sights, but it still worked just fine (i posted about it a while back). Some time passed, and I decided I was going to take it to the local gunshop as they advertised they had a gunsmith, and I wanted to get a scope onto the rifle. I took it up there, paid about $50, and after two months I got the rifle back. I was so excited to get the scope mounted that I barely looked at it at the shop, and took it home. (Big mistake).

Well I took it out of the sock I had it in, looked at the rails they installed, and to my horror, they were installed crooked. I called Bob asked him if this was at all normal, and he said hell no. On top of the cooked rails, they also drilled too far, and the screws catch on the bolt, making the action very sticky. After about a month, me and Bobs schedule finally lined up, (this was the beginning of January) and we talked to the gunshop owner. The owner seemed very apologetic, and after some talking, Bob had the owner agree to reimburse me with a new .22, to replace the rifle that they ruined(ish). They informed me that they would contact me when they found a replacement rifle, and we shook hands and left the building. Finally Feburary rolls around, and I start getting curious as to why they haven't contacted me yet, as the owner of the shop told me it shouldnt take more than a month. So I gave them a call, and asked if there were any updates on the rifle. The owner said "just one moment" and then literally took a piss, flushed the toilet, all while on the phone, and said "son we have your number, I told you I would contact you when we found a replacement." Me, being the pushover that I am, asked no further questions, said thank you, and hung up the phone. Now it's been about three months since they promised to replace my rifle, and I have not been contacted by them a single time.

I understand that it might take a while, but with the whole taking a piss while on the phone thing, I'm starting to think he has absolutely no respect for me as a customer, and does not take me seriously in the slightest. So, my question here is: What would you do in this situation? I'm completely drawing blanks, because I know if I call them again they'll just get frustrated, and brush me off. What do ya'll think?
TLDR; Gun shop owes me a new gun, it's been three months, and haven't heard anything. Any advice on what to do?

Answer: He doesn't actually owe you a new gun. He owes you the value of the damage he caused to the old one. Whatever value that damage is, you can just sue him in small claims for.


Title: Bank Levy Scumbag Judge and a Crazy Landlord

Question:
I was wondering how many times a collection agency can levy your bank account.

I dealt with a scum bag landlord last year for personal financial reason i.e. I was broke had to move out of state to seek a place to live. Had a court date by phone(yes they do have civil cases where a defendant can contest their story by phone).

The judge sided with the abusive landlord dont ask why it makes me extremely cynical of the court system considering I called the cops on her just to move my belongings out. So I got screwed by the (in) justice system. On principle I do not want to pay the LL anything but they hired a collection agency that levied my bank account so I have nothing zero nada to live on!

I am unemployed currently and have nothing to live on however currently seeking work.

I really do not want to pay anything to anyone considering I did nothing wrong and was penalized for it. I left the place clean, was a quiet tenant even took care of the LL dogs but at the end was mentally abused and sought a way out. The LL was a control freak and no I didnt have parties at my place either!

Anyway just wondering if I can keep my bank account open and fuck the collection agency. I am just wondering if they will take more money when ever they please or is this a process and involved them to pay fees to collect again. Theres a balance to my collection that wasnt satisfied. I owe less than $1K but it burn the fuck out of me to pay someone who abused me as a tenant and the court system who fucked me again(I was extremely nervous over the phone during the hearing so perhaps I said something the wrong way I am not sure).

Any advise would really be appreciated. My credit currently is very good but Im willing to take one if it means fucking that POS LL over.

Answer: If a judge has ordered you to pay then your legal remedy is to contest that judgment.


Title: Can a business change an estimate after the agreed upon price and work was completed?

Question:
Hey not sure if this is the correct sub to post this. I would just really like some advice. Also on mobile - sorry.

I had some dental work done earlier. During the consultation I gave them my insurance information and told them I will most likely be paying everything out of pocket since my insurance sucks. The receptionist said she’d look into a discount since I was paying for it up front. I scheduled the procedure for a week later. I come in for my appointment and before anything starts they go over the paperwork and I get the price - X. It’s a bit less than what I expected so I agree.
Procedure went well, paid on my way out, all seemed fine.

A few months go by and they call me saying they made a mistake and now I owe an additional $500.  Apparently their receptionist misquoted me (I later learned that she was fired because of this) and they are threatening to send me to collections if I don’t take care of my balance.

Are they allowed to do this? It doesn’t seem fair that way after the fact the price jumped up. I know estimates can just be a ballpark number sometimes but it wasn’t like the procedure took longer or was any more complicated than expected.

All paperwork was done electronically and when I asked for copies of all the documents with my signature on it they either didn’t have or didn’t send the one where I agreed to the initial price.

Am I wrong to see it as them making an expensive mistake and so they should have to deal with it?

Where do I go from here?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thank you.

Answer: Do you recall signing anything indicating the original, lower price?  Or was it all verbal?


Title: [San Diego, CA] Is it legal to sell pre-1964 ivory trinkets?

Question: I have quite a few my grandparents brought back after living in Africa for several years. It got passed down to me and I hate it and want to get rid of it. But the california regulations are really confusing and I'm not sure of the legality.

Answer: I can't speak to the sales issue, but if you just want to be rid of it you can donate it to [the US fish and wildlife service](https://www.fws.gov/le/pdf/Ivory-Donations.pdf). They'd use it for education purposes.


Title: Officer showed up at my grandmas looking for me but it seems shady (PA)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Seems pretty standard for being served. Most companies will pay the police serve you. You have no proof it wasn't a cop. Could have been a state trooper or neighboring town cop.

Show up in court when served or they'll get a default judgment against you. Answer #2: Is it possible your grandmother misunderstood and that this guy was with the county sheriff rather than the state police?


Title: Manager sending me home early, now I might be fired as a result. What can I do? [Ontario, Canada]

Question:
Hi, I'll try to keep this to the point.

I am an intern at a large transportation company. There is an office which is our home base and then I work out of a different site day to day. Every two weeks I am required to attend a meeting at a different office across town.

As an employee, I have a free pass to use the city transit. I use this pass to get there from my work site. It takes a minimum of an hour to get there, sometimes more if there are delays.

The meeting ends at 2:30pm. My work day ends at 3pm. You can probably see where this is going. If go back to the site where I work after the meeting, I will incur overtime. Overtime at this company requires pre-approval from the your manager. This pre-approval is very difficult to get as working overtime is discouraged by the company.

The simple solution would be for me to start later, but due to the nature of my job (supervising) I MUST be at the site by 7am. No exception.

I asked my manager over email what I should do in this situation. Even the home base, which I only go to once a week to file forms, is 45 minutes from the meeting place.

He stated, in explicit terms, that I can just take the transit home and continue to charge my normal hours. He is the one that approves my time sheet.

Apparently this travel issue is common and the company has been investigating it for a while and is now cracking down. I received an email from HR yesterday that I am being investigated for claiming time worked when it wasn't. I have a meeting set up for monday with my manager, supervisor, HR and my manager's boss.

From the sounds of it, it looks like I might be fired or at a minimum written up. I am an intern and something like this can ruin me for future placements.

Do I have any defence? I have printed the email chain with my manager and as much as I like him, I will absolutely throw him under the bus if it saves my job.

Though I felt bad about it at first, I have justifying it to myself that since I take transit home, whether that 30 minutes is being spent on a bus towards my job site or towards home, does it really matter? They cant prove that I didnt spend that entire 30 minutes on my work phone reading emails.

Also possibly relevant is that in the email chain I did suggest I stay at the meeting place until 3pm and work from my phone. My manager told me it wasn't necessary.

TLDR: Manager tells me to go home rather than to job site and charge normal hours. I might now be fired.

Answer:
 So I'm getting two different things from your OP: you supervise people, but you are an intern?

There is a difference between travel time and commuting time under [ESA] (https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/tools/hours/what_counts.php). If you have to travel between sites during the workday, that is considered travel time and you must be paid for it. If you are a manager, then you could be required to work overtime without pay.

BTW, going to another worksite that is not your "normal" worksite would be considered travel time:
>If the employee has a usual workplace but is required to travel to another location to perform work, the time traveling to and from that other location is counted as work time.Answer #2: You're an intern AND you supervise people?


Title: game players trespassing in cemetery

Question:
Los Angeles, CA - recently noticed lots of people staring at their phones and cars circling our property. Fed up, i finally asked what they were doing and they said they were playing some game called ingress. Looks like it's a game by Google under the name niantic?? Questions:

1 we want this to stop, the last thing we want is grieving people dealing with kids playing on their phones. We can't very well have someone standing outside watching for people playing to specifically trespass them. how do we approach this??

2 I can't find any contact information for niantic other than stuff for people who play the game. I dont want to sign up for an account just to talk to them. should we even talk to them or should we just have our lawyer deal with this? would our lawyer talk to google's corporate lawyers directly?

3 are we and-or google opening ourselves up to any sort of liability by having these players on our property? It seems like it must be but i'm not a lawyer so i don't know

edit if it is unclear i work here
Topic:
Business Law

Answer:
 https://support.google.com/ingress/answer/3033734?hl=en&ref_topic=3261457

It appears that you will have to make an account in order to flag the "portal" as invalid/unsafe/unaccessible.

However, this is their official position on publicaly accessible locations:

> Note: Please only report Portals that are on private residential property. Portals on other types of private property, such as a corporate campus with access only for employees, are still considered accessible, in some capacity, to the public.

They may however make an exception for a cemetery.Answer #2: Ah, Ingress.  Basically, there's what's called a "portal" in the cemetery.  Portals are distinct objects, usually water towers or trail markers, but sometimes they can be less accessible (like in your cemetery).  There are two teams, and they are constantly trying to defend or attack that portal.

Thing is, a player can create a portal - so even IF you managed to get them to get rid of it, it's likely that players will return there out of habit and create one.Answer #3: The game is called Ingress. It is possible to remove portals from the game, which would solve your problem. Technically you should only report portals that are on private residential property, so if your cemetery is public property, that may be a problem. But I would report it anyway and see what happens.

You'll have to download the Ingress app. Then do this:
* Launch the Ingress app
* Touch the Portal you'd like to report
* Touch the Portal's photo to bring up the detailed information screen
* Touch EDIT > REPORT INVALID PORTAL, and select the type of invalid Portal you'd like to report
You might even ask one of the game players to help you.
Answer #4: I'm confused.  Are they trespassing on your property?  Or the cemetery?  Or is the cemetery your property?


Title: Refund sent on a prepaid MasterCard

Question:
I requested a refund from this company and they sent it to me on a prepaid MasterCard that I didn't approve, didn't sign up for, and wasn't aware of until I received it in the mail 2 days ago. I should mention that the only information this company has of me is my name, address, and my Driver's license number. Idk if that is enough to steal my identity or to open a prepaid MasterCard in my name tho

I am worried that this could be shady trouble for me and have no idea how to proceed.

I did request that they close this prepaid account for me but the receptionist said he couldn't

What do you recommend I do in this situation
Topic:
Credit Debt Bankruptcy

Answer: A prepaid MasterCard isn't like a traditional credit card, it's not linked to you or your credit. Anyone can use it. Think of it as a gift card that you can use at any store that accepts MasterCard.


Title: [Nebraska, USA] In a moment of panic, I threw a glass bottle from my car and now I'm worried about the repercussions.

Question:
Almost two weeks ago, I did something very stupid in a moment of panic and now I don't know what to do.

It was in the evening, and I'd run to the grocery store to pick up a few things we'd forgotten earlier that day.  On my way back to my vehicle, I saw some trash on the ground: an empty soda fountain cup, a plastic food container, and an empty glass bottle of rum.  Not being anywhere near a trash can, and generally disliking litter, I picked it up and planned to throw it away at home.

On my way home, it dawned on me that the rum bottle could conceivably be considered an open container of alcohol if I were pulled over, and I panicked.  I've always been told that even if an alcohol container is empty, it's considered an open container.  It's just occurring to me now that this might be false, which is embarrassing.  Anyway,  I realize it's super unlikely that I'd get pulled over, but it doesn't take much to trigger pretty severe anxiety for me.  Especially in moments like these (anything involving law enforcement).

I pulled into a neighborhood where I knew there was a grassy area and just tossed the glass bottle out of my window, aiming for the grass.  I realize now that this was stupid and shortsighted, but again, I was not thinking straight.  Then - smash - I heard the glass shatter on the sidewalk because I'd overthrown the grassy area.

This was around 8 PM and it was pitch dark already.  I knew I couldn't go back and clean it up until the morning.  I realize now that I should have tried to get there at dawn, to clean it up as early as possible.  However, because I was helping get my kid to school and had some work obligations, I didn't make it there until 9:30 or 10 AM with my broom and trash bag.  To my horror, someone had already cleaned it up.

This, of course, made me feel really guilty because someone else had to clean up my stupid mess.  It also meant someone knew I had done it.  I did find a few shards of glass and cleaned up anything I could find, and went back home.

When I got home, I found out that the penalty for littering from your car in Nebraska is a class three misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $500 (max) and/or three months in jail (max).  The fine doesn't worry me.  The jail time, however, could ruin me.  I am the primary provider for my family - a wife and two small children.  I make a good living but could conceivably lose my job if I had to take three months off to be in jail.  This is so outside my usual realm of thought that it's hard to really even understand how we'd handle it.

There were no other cars or people around when I threw the bottle.  The only way I'd get caught is if one of the houses across the street had a security camera that happened to pick up my license plate number.

Still, my initial thought was to just go to the police and confess.  I have no criminal record whatsoever, so if I confessed I don't think it would be likely that I'd get jail time.  But then, of course, I started to play the "what if" game.  Is it smart to risk my family's well-being (financial and otherwise) to confess to littering?  Would it really be a risk, or would I get laughed out of the police department for confessing to littering?  If someone *did* get a shot of my license plate from a security camera and reported me, would I just get a ticket in the mail?  Or would I be summoned to court?

I've been obsessing over this for almost two weeks.  If any good comes out of this, it's that I'm going to try to get help for my anxiety.  It's my anxiety that lead me to do it in the first place, and it's my anxiety that won't let me process it constructively.  I feel intensely guilty for making someone else clean up my mess, and I feel equally guilty for jeopardizing my family due to my inability to handle a pretty benign situation.

tl; dr: In a moment of panic, I threw a glass bottle from my car and it shattered on the sidewalk.  Should I confess?

Answer:
 >I've been obsessing over this for almost two weeks. If any good comes out of this, it's that I'm going to try to get help for my anxiety.

 Definitely get that help. Answer #2: Forget this happened.

Have a good life.


Title: I gave my old fake ID to a friend and now I'm getting in trouble for his idiotic mistake.

Question:
This is my first time posting to Reddit so if I'm doing something wrong or breaking the rules please let me know.

When I was like 18 I ordered a fake ID from some Chinese website and got a legit looking Maryland ID with all the bells and whistles on it (holographic etc.). I used it until I was 21 in New York and other places with no problems. When I turned 21 I ended up giving it to a kid on my college sports team who was only 19 cause he kinda looked like me. Not biggie, right?

Well I ended up getting a call Friday afternoon from our counties police department asking if I knew anything about this fake ID that he had possession of. Apparently this retarded friend of mine got it taken at a convenience store not far from our school and never said anything to me about it.

My phone number wasn't on the ID or anything but apparently the officer was able to look up my name and find a my cell number some how. He didn't say much besides a few questions and then told me I should expect a "follow up call". I just denied knowing about the card, but I'm afraid they're going to fingerprint the card and see mine on there.

What should I do from here? I can't let my parents know about this or they would flip their shit, they help me out with my expenses and I could totally see them cutting me off if they found out. I don't really have money for a lawyer. Did I even do anything wrong? It was all my friends fault, he got caught with it, he should be the one getting in trouble but he has basically ignored me anytime I tried to reach him.

Basically where do I go from here?

Answer:
 You gave someone else a fake ID with *your actual name on it* and you're asking if you did anything wrong ?  How did you *not* see that this could be easily and obviously tied back to you ?Answer #2: Don't talk to the police. Don't talk to your "friend". You both broke the law. Drop the I didn't do anything wrong attitude. Answer #3: It's weekend time so advice can be a crapshoot.

The typical advice here is to decline to talk to the police any further and get s lawyer if you get arrested. Fake IDs post 9/11 get taken much more seriously.

Edit: also stop talking to your friend about it. Ever. Hopefully you didn't text or email him regarding it.Answer #4: > Not biggie, right?

You bought an illegal ID and later distributed an illegal ID.

> Did I even do anything wrong?

You committed a series of crimes. Do NOT speak with the police. NO FOLLOW UP CALL. If you're lucky this case will get lost in the shuffle or ignored for more pressing cases, unless of course you talk to the police or your friend and put it back on the radar of the authorities.

If you are arrested, at your arraignment plead "not guilty" and ask for a public defender if you truly cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Answer #5: If it has your name on it, you're in deep doodoo. Fake IDs are a pretty serious offense. Stop talking to your friend and the police and lawyer up.


Title: [Maryland] I am being denied a refund for a defective computer I bought online from the company's site. What type of lawyer do I need to contact to help me?

Answer:
 [Per OP's previous thread from a week ago,](https://np.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/67oz7l/was_sent_a_defective_computerexternal_graphics/) here is the current chain of events

* OP buys laptop in Feb 2016
* Few months later, OP buys GPU dock
* Dock arrives "defective" (unspecified as to how)
* Razer asks OP to send both the laptop and the dock back to them for repairs
* Razer returns both items, but the laptop is stolen in transit.
* I think Razer sends OP a *third* GPU dock?
* After UPS investigation, Razer gets paid out from insurance
* Razer is refusing to either refund the cost of the laptop or send another one, so OP currently has one or two GPU docks and no laptop


Title: [NYC] I recently moved to New York and have accrued 4 parking tickets while trying to leave my vehicle in a safe place while I work in Manhattan (residency in staten island). Recommendations on pleading not guilty?

Question:
I have a relative that is a part-time lawyer and a detective for the westchester county department. I haven't been able to talk to him due to his availability, but maybe he could help in case I do proceed with a court hearing.

Anyways, I want to keep it short and sweet without victimizing myself.

I recently (in the summer time) moved to Staten Island, as I acquired my first big boy job and wanted to move closer to manhattan. What I did not realize is how ridiculous and difficult it is to still have a vehicle while living in the city, without paying ludicrous lot fees and to not inconvenience daily productivity on the island while I am at work. 8-7 pm work schedule.

I received 3 tickets from 3 different police officers in a row, as there is a high school up the street from my apartment complex. I did not see a sign that said I could or could not park there. I left my vehicle at night before a Monday workday hoping that this would be okay. as there were many other vehicles. Guess not.

$95 a pop, $285 all together. After I discovered the unfortunate situation, I moved my vehicle to a place several blocks away from my home. No infrastructures that require any fast paced access, if that makes since, just pure residential/apartments. That ticket itself was $115 dollars, and again, there were no signs or indications that I could not leave my vehicle there unattended during normal work days m-f.

My plate and registration are still florida, and I am wanting to sell my vehicle because I am completely autonomous without it and it's only accruing extraneous payments that I could really do without.

Is pleading not guilty a viable option in this situation, or is there an opportunity to consolidate the tickets to pay a median fee? If pleading not guilty is a viable option, should I consult with a lawyer for certain and proper verbiage?

I live in St. George Staten Island if that is okay information to leave here.

Thank you for anyone that can postulate some solutions.

Answer:
 states island is the easiest borough to park in.

just pay the fines and then find a place near you with once-a-week street cleaning. and move your car once a week.

if you parked somewhere that _truly_ wasn't signed (unlikely), submit photos of the unsigned block with your not-guilty plea and hope for the best.

also, $115 isn't the standard street cleaning violation. $115 is fire hydrant or blocking the intersection. what does the ticket say you did?


Title: [Metro Atlanta] I was given a traffic ticket for a crime I did not commit. Info inside.

Question:
Hey guys!

Alright, so here's the deal. On the 4th of July, I was given a citation for failure to stop at a stop sign. But here's the thing--I did stop.

Preface:

The officer was sitting in my neighborhood at a 3 way stop (like he does once a week, every week), waiting for people to roll through a stop sign. I had passed the officer 20 minutes ago while he was sitting there, so I knew he was there.

At the 3 way stop, he sits in a spot that you cannot see unless you roll up RIGHT up to the line, and even then, it's tough to see him because there is a driveway with a car slightly obscuring the view.

Anyway, I stop about 2 feet shy of the line. Exaggerate my stop, because I know he's there. Then I continue on my merry way. As I pass through the stop sign, I hear his siren.

He then tells me that I rolled through the stop sign, and I tell him exactly what I just told you guys. He then says he'll go watch his tape.

He watches his tape, and sees that I roll through the stop sign, because like I said earlier, the view is obscured, unless you are RIGHT at the line. And I stopped 2 feet shy of the line, so it looks like I rolled through it.

I was given a ticket. He told me I could go to court, and I told him I would see him there. I was polite and cooperative, I just questioned him slightly for the ticket because I am 100% certain that I had stopped.

What can I do? If it helps, I'm a 21 year old male.

TLDR--Was given a citation for rolling through a stop sign that I stopped at.

Answer: I demand a poorly drawn map. Specifically, where the officer was on the road. The issue is technically you may have rolled through the stop. Stopping before the stop may have have satisfied the stop if where you stop doesn't give you full view of the intersection to see on-coming traffic i.e. the reason you are told to stop. I need to know if had you not stopped 2 ft before, would you have been in the cops view. From cops perspective, he did not see you because you did not stop @ the intersection.


Title: Recently hired as FT/hourly through a recruiter, later let go for no clear reason.

Question:
About two weeks ago I was hired as an FT contractor through a recruiter. I had problems with my ID the previous week, when completing my I-9. Ultimately I was given an ultimatum on the Thursday of my first week; I was told either go to the MVA and get a temp document, before I would be able to return to work. After taking care of the temporary document I was let go for "lack of communication" -I have everything documented but I don't quite know where to go from here as I can't go directly to the party that I have an issue with. My biggest issue right now is the financial aspect of everything... I was paying $13/day for parking and I didn't even receive access to the resources that may have paid for my public transportation until after I was let go. I'm also not sure about how I would go about unemployment because I think I would still be full time until my next contract. Any help is truly appreciated.

TLDR: I was essentially paying to work for my first week, not sure what to do.

Answer:
 Unless you had a contract specifying when they could fire you, your employment was at will.  They can fire you for any reason or no reason, as long as it's not membership in a protected class.

File for unemployment and move on.


Title: [Arizona] employer requires tips to be put in as $2/hr, even if not made

Question:
I work at an undisclosed company where they pay us $8/hour plus tips (Arizona has $10 minimum wage). When clocking out you have to report your tips, and the general manager requires you to put at least $2 per every hour worked, even if we didn't make that much. If we put in less, and what we made instead, the manager will go in to the payroll and change the tips reported (and often lower clocked hours).

What do I do? I have found employment elsewhere but I don't want my friends there to continually be screwed

Answer: You can file a DOL complaint, that's highly illegal. If you don't make your tipped wage up to minimum wage during your shift your employer must cover it.


Title: Passenger in cargo area of SUV, Connecticut

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 [You are correct.](http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1388&q=259430)

In Connecticut, the you can't be ticketed for having unrestrained passengers in the passenger or cargo area of a vehicle if they are over 16 and not in the front seat.   This includes the cargo area of a van or SUV, or the bed of a pickup truck.

Risking serious injury or death is a separate matter.


Title: Update: Leaving boyfriend. How do I handle this lease

Question:
https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/40h00j/leaving_boyfriend_how_do_i_handle_this_lease/

Great advice! I actually held up talking to my landlord about just me moving because I couldn't be sure she wouldn't mention it to him. I asked him if he wanted to move because we had been talking about it for some time and convinced him that we should turn in our notice now and maybe look at other options.  He hates the place and has been begging me to move so he jumped all over it. I made sure never to promise to move with him anywhere or to imply we would be moving together. I just said we should end our lease and look at other options.

I drafted a notice to our landlord and he signed it. I submitted it today. I, of course, won't be signing another lease to him.

It felt a little under-headed and I hope I didn't do anything that would later come back to haunt me but I am sure I could bring up the abuse and police reports.

I handed the landlord the notice and she accepted it so while he is at work today, I'll be moving my things out and arranging for my brother to get with him to get the rest of the things that are mine and I absolutely need. I'll be forfeiting all jointly owned things and I've left enough money in for the landlord  to cover my half of the last months rent and am paying all the utilities (usually we split it) and left him enough money to cover half the deposit I would have paid with him on another place and money for the movers for him (since we had always talked about me paying that) so that he isn't left scrambling. Also, I don't want to be contacted about how I left him in a bad situation. We have no other bills or responsibilities in common and he has a month and a half and extra money to figure out his game plan.

It was more money than I wanted to lose but I think paying more now was the right thing to do in this situation.

Just wanted to say thank you.

I know that seems a bit underhanded, how it played out, but I really didn't know what else to do to remove myself from a potential violent and emotional situation without doing that.

Really relieved to have that signed lease notice and to just get out and start over.

Let me know if I did something illegal. Thank you!

Answer:
 Great job. One thing I would advise is **make sure he pays his half of the last month's rent**. If he doesn't you're still on the hook, so contact your landlord to verify before your payment is late.

In fact, if he hasn't come home yet, I would take his half of the rent money out of what you're leaving him, and pay his half now. Tell him you've paid his full share and to use what he saves towards movers/deposit/etc.Answer #2: good. get out and stay safe. limit any future contact you have with him as much as possible.Answer #3: Well done! Be sure to document the money you left and what it's intended for so that he can't make a claim that you left him high and dry. You did the right thing and you did it responsibly.

Good luck and be safe.


Title: Grandmother started giving away my deceased father’s property

Question:
My father was unexpectedly killed two weeks ago. Since then my grandmother said she wasn’t ready to go through his things as she needed more time.

My problem is my father left a significant amount of clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. and my grandmother has started giving it away without consulting with any of his nine children. She’s inquiring as to whether or not I’ve seen the title to his truck. All of his belongings are in her house so I pretty sure she thinks it’s carte blanche because it’s in her house.

If my father left no will how should distribution of his belongings go?

 We’re in Maryland by the way.
Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer: If it is worth it to any of you kids your should hire a probate attorney. Children are next in line if there isn’t a surviving spouse with no will. https://www.thebalance.com/dying-without-a-will-in-maryland-3505049Answer #2: Send her a polite but firm message saying you and your siblings wish to come and get your fathers things, what time suits her. If she balks you can explain you are all the rightful heirs. If she still causes trouble you need to go to court and should follow the other comment about getting a lawyer.


Title: If a driver has a learner’s permit and the supervising adult is drunk is it illegal?

Answer:
 Yes. A learning permit is exactly that, a permit to learn.

In order to drive with a learner's permit you must obey a couple rules. Most pertinent, the adult you drive with must be legally able to drive. Adults cannot legally drive while intoxicated, and it is because of the adult's "ability to drive" that the learner is able to drive.


Title: [Indiana] Sold car on Craigslist - Trying to get the remainder of the money owed to me.

Question: I sold my car on Craigslist to a guy I could tell was completely lying about his story. He told me he had his first kid on the way when in reality he had a two year old daughter, etc. I didn't care, I wanted my car gone and I agreed to the price of $450. He showed up, saying he only had $350 and he would pay me $100 before 01/21/15. I was hesitant, but also a bit naive and I said that would be ok. We signed a bill of sale stating he would pay me the $100 by the 21st. Later I find out he's signed an incorrect name, and his number is now out of service. So I looked on Craigslist and saw he was selling the car. I called the number listed and said I wanted to come by to look at the car. I got his address and my boyfriend and I showed up. He looked surprised, but immediately was like, "Yeah, I owe you money!" He made us take his bank card as collateral so that he would show up the next day (the day he got paid at work) at the bank and give us the money. He calls me the next day, confirms we are meeting then texts me to tell me he is leaving for the bank. I show up at the bank, wait 45 minutes and he does not show up and will not answer the phone. I know I can file a claim in small claims court, but I'm really not sure how or what I need to do. Is there something I can do besides filing a claim? I know it's only $100, but I'm really financially tight. I know I could just let it go, but this guy does this a lot, and I don't feel right just letting him continue. Any advice is appreciated.

Answer:
 You were really stupid.

It will likely cost you close to the $100 to file and take the time to sue. Then he still might not pay.

But if you want to, Google your city and small claims. It will tell you what to do. Fill out firms, file with the court, get the other guy served his papers.


Title: Woman is telling me she'll call the cops if I don't stop talking to her

Question:
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Topic:
Off Topic Removed

Answer:
 She could call the cops and you could get in trouble. She may file and get a restraining order against you.

Stop talking to her?


Title: [WI] If I give my son up, will the state pay his legal fees?

Question: My son is in some serious legal trouble. I'm a single parent working a full-time job but I don't make that much. I don't have the time nor money to fight this. I was wondering if I gave my son up to foster care, would the state be forced to pay his legal fees? What about emancipation? My son will be 16 in a month.

Answer:
 No, you cannot just “give up” a child to avoid the financial obligations of raising said child.  Nor would emancipation be an option.  Emancipation is for children who are already providing for themselves (think movie stars, kids will million dollar invention ideas).  That said, if you really are low income the state will provide a public defender.  Answer #2: You cannot just "give up" your kid.

Look into getting him a public defender.


Title: [WA] My friend claims 75% of his check is going to child support. Is this possible?

Question:
My friend is claiming that at $15 an hour 80h check he is getting only ~$120 dollars after taxes, insurance and child support.  He’s saying 75%+ is going towards backpay and his normal payments as he was out of work for medical reasons a few years.

He has not shown me his stubs so I can not verify the validity of his claim. My question still stands, though.

Is it possible that the state is taking 75% or more of his check? That’s impossible to live on.

Answer: The max is generally 45% unless there's a good reason to go beyond that. A court also has the authority to impute income to a parent who is voluntarily underemployed based upon that parent's work history, education, health, and age, among other factors. Answer #2: It's either 60% or 65% of your disposable pay if you're in arrears. So that's gross pay minus taxes and sometimes health insurance. Answer #3: Yes. It's possible.


Title: My sons mom is gatekeeping and not allowing me to contact our and to take care of our son.

Question:
So I picked up my son yesterday and my sons mom was upset since I told her that it's not my responsibility to take her to work and that she would need to find a ride.

I dropped him off today and I told her that I wouldn't be renewing our lease. She can't afford the rent on her own and naturally shes upset and she just texted me that shes cutting off all contact until we can go to family court.

She's looking for a studio and she only makes $800 a month so I know that my son won't be in the best environment.

My question is; is she legally allowed to cut me off and not be around our son? She's emotionally manipulative and is trying to say that I won't be able to see our son because she has audio recordings of me being verbally abusive toward her. I've found so many different answers online so I figured I'd ask here.

Also, her and her family are also at risk of deportation and I dont want my son to end up in a detention facility. Her stepdad is a child rapist and even though she says that he moved out of her moms house (babysitter) I know that he still comes around her house.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 >My question is; is she legally allowed to cut me off and not be around our son?

Without an established custody order, she can do this.

Document everything and get an attorney.

The courts will look at what's in the best interests of the child. Withholding access to your child because you aren't renewing your lease and will no longer allow her to live there for free, won't look good for her.

There will be a lot that's considered.

If you have evidence of what she's saying / doing, keep it all safe.

If the granddad isnt supposed to be around kids, hire a private investigator to watch the house. This will be EXPENSIVE but you can ask him to call the police and ask for a welfare check, if the grandfather isn't supposed to be around children. If he is caught where the child is, that also will not look good for her.

Tldr: get a family lawyer, NOW!

DEPENDING ON THE STATE, you may be able to get a status quo order that maintains your ability to


Title: Someone broke my NDA. What can I gain legally from it?

Question: I made this girl I meet about 4 months ago sign an NDA before explicit content went down because I don't like to kiss and tell. But besides that literally about 10 mintues, I see a Facebook post regarding me and a bunch of other nonsense. Clearly going against what she had signed. If I were to take this to a small claims court, is there anything I can gain from it? Financially? Is it even worth it?

Answer:
 There's a great chance that the agreement is unenforceable, even putting aside the fact that you may not have any damages to recover.

You can take the agreement to an attorney, but don't be surprised if you end up spending money for nothing.


Title: Boss looking through my texts

Question:
Oregon.
Some of my coworkers have company provided phones. The people in my department have had a group chat going for a long while now. We use it to communicate and vent about management. Turns out management has been pouring over our texts since the beggining. I don't know availiable this is to them, do they wait till the end of the month whwn they get the bill? can they bring it up on their phone?? Is it live?

Is this legal? Can they can look through my texts? Did I give consent when Isent it to a number they are paying for?

Answer: If the company provided the phones they own them and all of the data. All of your messages are the intellectual property of said company. You likely don’t have any recourse. They can use the communications against you and write you up or fire if you if they feel that they have good cause. Good luck! Answer #2: Yes it is legal for them to monitor a device they gave you for the purpose of work. To read between the lines on your follow up questions, yes, you can all be fired for whatever shit talking you did.


Title: Tenant stopped paying rent months ago and abandoned the property without notice. Pipes burst, damaged surrounding apartments. What can be done? (MA).

Question:
My mother has rental properties in Massachusetts but manages them from Texas. One of her tenants stopped paying rent early on in 2017 and would not answer phone calls, emails or letters. My mother sent certified letters to the tenant’s work demanding the rent. The tenant didn’t respond to those either.

We were searching for a lawyer to start the eviction process this month but the tenant left abruptly this week with zero notice. The pipes burst and caused damage to surrounding apartments. This was how we discovered she left.

What legal rights does my mother have? Can anything be done about back rent?  Property damage?

Answer:
 She can sue the guy. But generally people that don't pay rent all year don't have a ton of money so she likely won't get her money any time soon. Answer #2: You can sue for back rent, if your paperwork is in order you’ll likely be granted garnishment at some point.

As for pipes - that is on your mom’s insurance policy unless you have proof of intention/malice


Title: Blew under .08 but arrested for DUI

Question:
10:30pm while leaving a restaurant in AZ I was pulled over for "failure to stop before crossing a sidewalk" which is bullshit, because there was a car reversing in the middle of the street I stopped to watch before I pulled out.

Admitted to having 3 or 4 drinks. Cop did the pen test for the longest time. I blew a .074, which surprised me because I felt fine to drive and not drunk at all. Did not do the field sobriety test due to medical reasons. (I have a brain tumor which affects my balance)

I was arrested for suspicion of DUI and taken to the trailer where they drew blood.

I was only given a citation for the traffic infraction. They did not take my license. I have not officially been charged yet since they are waiting on the blood work to come back.

Met with a lawyer who said he could probably get it pleaded out to either just the traffic citation or reckless driving. But, he wants $3,000 which I do not have.

How screwed am I?
Do I need a lawyer?
Anybody hear of anything similar?
If my BAC come back below .08 will they still charge me with a DUI?
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Additonal info/rant:
This is my first ever DUI. I've always been so careful; cutting myself off so I can drive or taking a cab or calling a friend. I've had 2 family members injured by drunk drivers (one who's life was completely, utterly ruined) so, I've always been very careful not to do it myself.

This is my 2nd time being pulled over for a DUI. My first time I was DD that night, hadn't had a thing to drink and had just dropped the last person off at home. Cop said I was swerving; I wasn't. After a barrage of questions and the pen test he let me go without really saying anything.

edit: added rant and changed "bar" to "restaurant"
Topic:
DUI

Answer: .08 is just the per se limit meaning you are assumed to be impaired with no additional evidence needed. I don't think too many people would advise you to take on a DUI charge by yourself.  Those will end up being some pretty expensive drinks.


Title: I am being sued by American Express. its being over a year that I stopped paying them the credit card. I couldnt pay because I lost my job and still dont work. What should I do

Answer:
 Plan to lose and have your wages garnished and/or bank account levied someday. They will get their money, eventually. Interest accrues from date of judgement so the amount you owe will always go up.

Can you work? Why are you not working?


Title: Hello r/legaladvice, do you think you could help me out?

Question:
So, I received a call today from a man claiming to be a "Mr. Ron ********", and that he was an attorney, and was going to be pursuing legal action against me. I've never heard of this man in my life, nor do I know the grounds on which he would supposedly take me to court over. Well, I'm not a complete dumbass so I did a search for the phone number that called me, I even paid for a full Spokeo report on it.

The first thing that is sketchy as hell, is the guy who called me was not named Ron. Not even close. But he lives in my town and has my number, which also means he could possibly know my address, place of work etc.

This man is obviously not who he says he his, and is impersonating an attorney. What legal action (if any) should I take? If he didn't live in my town I wouldn't care, but the fact that he is less than 20 minutes away from me is slightly disconcerting. I would appreciate any advice that you guys/gals could give me!

(State is FL btw)
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 Maybe the report is out of date.

I would not take any action unless and until you are served with papers notifying you of a lawsuit.

But that's just me.


Question:
I am in PA Just north of Philly.

Also until the title is edited its a guide WIRE, not a person.

I was driving on a road doing just under the speed limit. There was heavy traffic going the opposite direction, my lane was clear. I was doing ~30(speed limit is 35) I was approaching a T intersection(I was on the straight part) when someone pulls out right in front of me. In order to avoid hitting him, I slam on the brakes and go right off the road. I hit a guide wire for a telephone pole. The damage is very minor, but I need a new bumper and grill totaling 1100. The car is a lease so it has to be perfect when I return it(2014 Ford Focus).

I filed a claim with his insurance I talked to my agent and decided not to report it to them. I am still waiting to hear back, but they said a preliminary ruling is 50-50 fault. He said a lady in the turning lane waived him on so he just went(lady drove away no idea who she is). I think its bullshit he pulled out with out looking, and caused me to go off the road. They still have time to come back with a final ruling. If they rule it 50-50 I assume they will only cover half. What are my options for the other half without getting my insurance involved. Should I get a lawyer and sue the guy directly or the insurance company(USAA)? Should I take him to small claims court? Can I sue for lawyers fees as well?

I would prefer to work something out with him and not get a lawyer, but I need to know to know what options I have.

[Drawing of accident](http://imgur.com/a/MKaxC)

Yellow Arrow - Me

Red Arrow - Traffic

Blue Line - What he did.

Blue Arrow - Lady in turning lane that waved him on

EDIT: Can an admin change my Title to "Someone pulled out in front of me and I hit a guide wire causing some damage. What are my options?"
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 > Should I get a lawyer and sue the guy directly or the insurance company(USAA)?

If his insurer comes back 50/50 and you take money they will likely force you to sign something dismissing claims against them. So either refuse and demand more or get a lawyer to do that for you.

> Should I take him to small claims court?

Up to you. Again, will depend on what insurer makes you sign.

> Can I sue for lawyers fees as well?

If and only if, you actually hire one.

Frankly I would call an attorney. 50/50 on this seems like a screw job to me. You had right of way. Blue arrow is a bad driver. I hate when near drivers wave people in. They can see you coming along side and the are obstructing your view of their "nice" gesture.


Title: Scammed out of $700 in event tickets

Question:
A friend of mine spend $700 for tickets to an event and sent it via WellsFargo surepay to the sellers email. My friend received an email right after saying the tickets were on their way to her, however the day of the event she didn't' receive it, called the ticketing company and found out that most likely the credit card used to purchase the tickets were fake and so the tickets were cancelled. When she contacted the seller, seller had a whole story saying basically seller bought it from a friend at a discount who worked for the company hosting the event, and now he's not answering. My friend posted about this on Facebook and learned that this seller has done this to other people for the same event and provided a different story to another person why they did not get their tickets. At this point she refuses to return the money, and claims no responsibility. what do you suggest doing? Police report? File a small claims case?

Details* She met seller on a group page for buying/selling tickets. Which is where she also met the other person that got scammed.

**in Orange County, CA

Answer: She can sue the seller in small claims to try to get her money back, if she can find the seller. I'd be somewhat surprised if the seller ever reappeared.


Title: Is there a way to fight a speeding ticket when alcohol might be involved?

Question:
So this may seem like a small issue but I'm unsure where to go in this situation..  The people of this story are me, my boyfriend, and his best friend.  We were all leaving a brewery (in California for clarification.) Me and the BFF had a lot.  He had 2 and they were both an hour before we left. We were driving in the bff's rental car.  Since me and her were not in the right state of mind, he drove.

However he got pulled over for speeding..  46 in a 35. He was respectful to the cop but the officer smelled alcohol off of us ladies.  He pulled boyfriend out of the car and had him do a finger eye test and said he was good.

  There's a court date for this ticket but as far as I'm aware the cop didn't do a breathalyzer or write down anything about drinking.  I just want to know if there's any possible chance to fight this ticket and not have it go to the insurance or if there's no point and it'll have to be paid.

Advice?

Answer: It sounds like he was cited for speeding, not DUI. Is this correct?


Title: Influx of crime causation for terminated lease?

Question: Hi, I've been living in this apartment complex for the past year now and have recently, as of August, resigned the lease. This is in a college town and being a college student, I had to get a cheap apartment. Recently, in the past 6 months, there has been an influx of crime - exclusively armed robbery - at this complex and near complexes. This is the 5th shooting this WEEK. To cut to the point, I was wondering if there is any way I could use this "fear for life" to have a valid cause to terminate the lease without any, or minimal, consequences. Thank you for your help.

Answer:
 > I was wondering if there is any way I could use this "fear for life" to have a valid cause to terminate the lease without any, or minimal, consequences.

Almost certainly not.


Title: legal advise regarding possession and a case with children

Question:
hello i'm posting this for one of my close friends. he got caught with pariphinilia an that's all him but their was some real crazy stuff that follow that effects his children & is completely bogus.
if anybody can help keep a mans children in a good fathers life please give me your input. during this matter I believe there was violations of civil rights (client was told "not to speak a word". definition of character and slander do to the event the police drug the client out side an were yelling so all the neighbors could hear. they also pressed the same charged against his mother (a good Christian woman) and his family in order to get him to accept a plea. I will post his avffidavid here. The girl nikki put illicit material in his house left then called the police. the problem is this girl committed suicide the same night on a drug overdose.

Please only put your input if you think you can help my friend. We don't need any comments what so ever that doesn't help mount a defense for my friend, the client.

trying send send picture of avidavid if I cant in next post i'll type it. Thank anybody who takes there time to help a good father.

Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: Associate with unsafe people and having drugs on you is a safety issue for kids and is generally child abuse. Hire an attorney.


Title: [OR] Mother stole over a thousand dollars in electronics, then took off

Question:
Last night my mother got in to an argument with my father over something. Exactly what they were arguing about is beyond my knowledge. After that, my father took my brother and I out to eat to cool off a bit, and during that time my mother took several computers and monitors from my room without my knowledge and cut our cellular service.

She took the computers, two of which barely worked anyways (probably worth around $100 apiece, so not that much), and my gaming PC, which even used would probably fetch upwards of a grand if she were to sell it. She also took two monitors (one of which was an expensive 144hz monitor, worth $200 alone), and the wireless router. I estimate that's $2,000 worth of electronics.

She happened to break her own laptop the day before, which I had nothing to do with. She took it to the shop and accused me of breaking it, which I did not. I suppose this might've been her way of getting revenge. After she took the electronics she left the house and still hasn't come back. I did manage to get the cellular service on request of my father back by guessing the security question. It was under both hers and my father's name so I don't think I did anything wrong there.

I've tried calling her three times, and she hasn't been picking up the phone or returning my calls. She doesn't check her voicemail so I didn't bother leaving a message. I am considering calling the police to report theft. I bought everything except the router with my own money, so it's my property.

What should I do? Should I call the police? I need the computer for my classes, since my professors put most of their assignments online.

Answer:
 The sad truth is nobody is likely to get involved in a family fight like this. You're a minor and your parents have broad rights to confiscate your stuff, even unfairly. Talk to your school about an alternate way to get access to your homework, talk to your dad about replacing your stuff, and start working on the day you can move out.Answer #2: If your father is unwilling to call the police, there is not much you can do, given you are not yet an adult.

Theoretically, you may report the theft, but given that your father do not want the police involved, the odds of that helping are very low.

I am sorry that you find yourself in this situation.

>. I did manage to get the cellular service on request of my father back by guessing the security question. It was under both hers and my father's name so I don't think I did anything wrong there.

If your father specifically authorized you to do that, you should be OK on that one.


Title: [New York] I did a Hit and Run last night with my boss's van without realizing it, need advice.

Question: So I fucked up majorly and damaged 2 cars and fled the scene. I was driving my boss's van and apparently I was caught on video. It was totally accidental and am willing to admit and be responsible. Now I don't have much  information as this is still unfolding. I know I'm guilty of a crime so that's not where I need advice. How will insurance handle this? I'd like to know what will happen, like will I be sued or arrested when I admit I did the crime.

Answer:
 Don't say you "didn't realize it" when clearly you did.

You committed a crime.  You need a lawyer.  You risk being arrested, fined, and fired from your job.

Do **not** lie to the insurance company.Answer #2: > I know I'm guilty of a crime so that's not where I need advice.

Get an attorney.


Title: [MO] Getting bond/bail money back?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 ...the ten percent of what?

The bail bondsman charges 10% as a fee to put up the entire thing.

If you pay directly, you pay the entire thing, but get it back when you show up.

I'm very confused by what you paid.


Title: Former company threatening me with non-compete, how worried should I be?

Question:
Hi all, I'm in Minnesota, and have recently decided to move on to another employer. I had been getting pressure from a former client of mine (I did work for them over 2 years ago), and I finally relented. I was pretty excited, so I submitted my 2 weeks notice and a week later my manager informed me that the CEO was deciding whether or not to invoke the non-compete, claiming that the client was "protected". He sent me the non-compete (signed 8 years ago, which doesn't even mention the company's name anywhere - our company was bought out) for my records.

My new employer immediately tried to get in touch with my old employer to try to find out how they could work to remedy the situation, leaving multiple emails and voicemails, but never got any reply. I asked a lawyer, and they indicated that I should send an email explaining the situation; that I did not feel that I was violating the non-compete by joining this new company, and that I have no intention of 'competing' or doing any harm. I did that. No response.

Fast forward two and a half (or so) weeks, I've started working for the new employer (in a contract-to-hire position), and I get an email from a lawyer, telling me to cease & desist, and to respond to him within 3 days to avoid further legal action. My new employer once again reached out to my former employer to try to smooth things over. Finally, the CEO gets back to my new employer, and says he will contact him the next day. Yesterday was that next day, still no response from my former employer.

In the mean time I have responded back to the lawyer asking for a list of companies I am basically not allowed to work for (in their eyes), he responded by saying that my former employer does not have to share that information, and that if I have any question about a particular potential employer, I can email him back and he will find out.

I'm just really not sure what to do with all this, I know the safe choice is to just comply with this cease and desist, but I really am struggling to see what the motivation is or what anyone is gaining here by forcing the issue. The worst of it all is, I know of at least 10 other people that have gone *directly* from my former employer to clients, more than 4 are currently working at my new employer, and my former employer never threatened any of them.

Any advice would be great

Answer: Don't assume the non compete is valid, hire your own attorney to give you their opinion on the matter and to challenge it if necessary.


Title: Brother got "arrested" for marijuana possession in the state of IA but never got read his rights

Question: Basically long story short he got arrested but due to covid-19 he was not taken into custody. He has to appear in court in 60 days but was never read his Miranda rights. The police officer who processed him told him that he was being arrested multiple times. Does the fact that he wasn't read his rights help his case in any way? Or do they not have to be read his rights if he wasn't taken to jail? Just trying to do some research for him.

Answer: Miranda rights are commonly misunderstood. They only need to be read to you when you're being interrogated, not arrested.


Title: Options after arrest?

Question:
(AZ) Long time lurker.. first time posting

A family member of mine was just recently arrested and got hit for 7 felonies.. possession of marj, and intent to sell,  possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of firearm while in commission of a felony, possession of communication device while in commission of felony, transport of drugs

this is their first time being in trouble with the law but are pretty serious charges. What are their options from here, is he eligible for first time offenders or because of the charges is that out the window?

Details from "their story" . Pulled over to make a phone call, cop rolled up flashed the lights and cop asked if they had anything in their vehicle. they owned up to the firearm. Cop found a QP of marj on them and some coke on their friend in the vehicle.

I have tried to talk this person out of the bad life decisions they were making. Really good person at heart just got caught with the wrong people and fell into that lifestyle. Any suggestions or info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer: Your family member needs a criminal defense lawyer. All the easy first time diversion options likely went out the window with the severity of the charges,  but they still may be able to make a deal to plead them down.


Title: [OR] Landlord's insurance company going after me for a fire.

Question:
A few months ago there was a fire in my apt that started from the oven.

Basically my girlfriend turned on the oven to pre-heat it, took me to work and when she got back there was a fire.

The fire actually put itself out because the windows were closed and there was no fresh air coming in.

The cause of the fire was not clear, but originated from the oven.  Looking at it, it seemed to start at the control panel.

This was a studio apt and the fire damaged a lot of stuff, but it wasn't really a large fire. The fire dept. came and did a report and told us that the apt could not be cleared for re-entry until any necessary investigations from insurance companies was completed.

My landlord told them not to worry about it, he would deal with it himself and so they released the property.

Within the next 2 days we got everything out of the apt, he told us we could leave any trash but we  tried to dispose of everything so it was basically empty aside from a mattress.

He basically told us to find another place to live as well.

So we moved on and didn't hear from him.

Now I get a letter in the mail from what seems to be his insurance company stating that "The information that we have received indicates that liability for the damages rests with you as a result of the fire."

One other note there were no extinguishers in the apt, I don't think the place was up to code which is probably why he avoided calling his insurance right away.

The bill they want me to pay is over 40k. Right now I'm unemployed and my savings are pretty much empty.

Any advice would be great.

Answer:
 > Basically my girlfriend turned on the oven to pre-heat it, took me to work and when she got back there was a fire.

I...what? You left an oven turned on and unattended?Answer #2: Please tell me you have renters insurance.  Answer #3: Your renters insurance might help. If you didn't have any, you are probably screwed because she left the stove on.Answer #4: Your GF turned the oven on and then left the Apt?Answer #5: Not a lawyer (though I sometimes play one in small claims court) but I am a landlord.

It is not typical for an oven to start a fire unless something flammable was in it.

You should be able to turn an empty, clean oven up as high as it will go and leave it indefinitely without starting a fire in the apartment.

This leads me to believe that something was wrong with the oven.

If there was nothing in it, and it was not horrendously filthy, it should not start a fire, period.

Not a legal opinion, but probably worth looking into before paying a $40,000 bill.

Answer #6: Renters insurance would defend you in the case you're not liable and would pay in the case you were liable. Other than that, not much you can/should do other than chat with a lawyer about your options.Answer #7: Well, it was the LL's oven, right?  So there may be something there to mitigate.

Contact lawyer and follow his instructions. While it does not look good from 1st impressions your attny may find something to help you.Answer #8: Renters insurance is only going to cover your personal belongings. In some states your liability MIGHT kick in here. Otherwise you're SOL


Title: [WA] Aunt left her car in our back yard and died three years ago. She didn't have an estate, can we remove the car?

Question:
It would only take maybe $600 to make it driveable again (tires, battery, etc.) but we have no real paperwork on it.

There are no heirs looking to cash in (she didn't have kids and was never married.)

How the heck do we go about making this a legal vehicle so we can move it out?

Answer:
 If the heirs want to title the vehicle, this is the form to use:

http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/420041.pdf

EDIT: be sure to hit the link at the top of the form as well.

If you want to figure out who the heirs are, this is the intestacy statute for WA.

ETA: link http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=11.04.015
Answer #2: Do you know who inherited your Aunt's belongings? Maybe her parents or a sibling? You could give them notice you will tow the car if it is not removed in X days. Then call the police after those X days and report an abandoned vehicle on your property. They may tow it for you. If not you can have a towing company tow it at the owners expense.Answer #3: You could contact a probate attorney about tracking down any assets, insurance, accounts, etc and trying to claim them.  Call around, see if anyone's willing to do a free consultation and go from there. I assume she didn't have a will, so you want someone who can deal with intestate probate issues, which can be harder to work out, but that's what that field of law is for.


Title: [FL] My friend [19/M] and his younger brother [13/M] were living with their parents. Unfortunately, their parents died last week in a car crash. My question is will my friend automatically gets his brother's legal guardianship or any legal formalities to do?

Answer: Nope. There are a lot of factors here. What does their will state? Can the brother care for the child at this time? Are there other family members that want custody?


Title: If Shrek was suddenly brought to life how would copyright law affect his civil rights?

Question: Hypothetically, if the fictional character Shrek came to exist in our world, would DreamWorks still maintain the rights to his story considering he never willfully sold it to him? Furthermore, could they limit Shrek's actions based on copyright agreements?  For example, if Shrek wished to act in a film for Lionsgate, who doesn't own the rights to Shrek's character, could DreamWorks restrict him? This is such fresh legal territory and I'm interested to see what you guys have to say!

Answer:
 Remember kids, drugs are bad. Answer #2: Assuming he's a living breathing *person* a copyright can't prevent him from living his life. That being said his character is still owned by DeamWorks, so any artistic portrayal of him as a character or his story would be in violation of their copyright and ownership of the character most likely. He may be able to do other projects where he's not playing the character *Shrek*, but he could play a different role not related to the DreamWorks character.

That's my interpretation of your question anyhow.


Title: [BC Canada] Aunt broke 21-year old agreement with my parents, our rental income is now in jeopardy.

Question:
Please bear with me, I'm not usually in this part of reddit.

About 20 years ago, my parents bought three houses. They needed a bit of assistance out the gate, so they asked one of my aunts (we'll call her S) for help with the down payments, and she agreed to do so as a joint tenant (as opposed to tenant-in-common). In a nutshell, she would own half of each of these three houses, but would not collect any rental income until she retires at age 65, in 2023. My parents would maintain the properties until then, and collect 100% of the rental income in exchange. When she retires, aunt S would give up her claim to House 1, collect half the rental income from that point onward on House 2, and gain full ownership of House 3. In addition, it was agreed that she would leave 2/3rds of her claim to us, my mother's children (as S has no children of her own) in her will. Their other sister (we'll call her J) is not to be involved under any circumstances.

The current situation:

My parents live in House 1 with my younger brother and myself. My older brother has taken up residence with his wife in the upper floor of House 2, and House 3 is a rental. We have spent all this time maintaining the houses as agreed. This includes repairs, renovations, insurance, property tax, and all of the mortgages. We recently renewed the mortgage on House 1. Houses 2 and 3 were paid off within the past few months or so.

Aunt J came to our house last week with a paper saying that S's shares of Houses 2 and 3 now belong to her, and she declared that she intended to collect rent from our tenants and my brother. J attempted to fast-talk our tenants into giving her the rent early this year, to no avail. We checked the title online, it *appears* to have been legitimately transferred, but this is a clear violation of the agreement between my parents and aunt S.

Aunt S also threatened to transfer her share of House 1 to aunt J and charge *us* rent in a phone call the other day, but her attempt to do so anyway was thwarted by the renewed mortgage. I'm told Aunt J was sent to harass the banker who processed the transaction, as well as the accountant who has been taking care of my parents' finances all these years.

What can we do about this? Aunt J was absolutely not supposed to be involved, ever, but here she is now. We've done almost everything for these houses. Aunt S only paid a portion of the down payments. Aunt J didn't pay a dime. The agreement isn't finished, and it's no coincidence that this is happening as soon as we paid off the mortgages.
Topic:
Canada

Answer: Was this agreement memorialized in writing?


Title: Mom threatened with lawsuit over my online review of a company (SC)

Question:
My parents built a house a few years ago and purchased most of the supplies from a local building supply company (note-the only business of its kind in their small rural town). The roofing materials were completely shoddy and they started having issues almost immediately. My mom tried, for close to a year, just to get someone from that business to talk to her. She was constantly being blown off, ignored, or told that somebody would get back to her, and that never happened. She has tried, beyond what I think is a reasonable amount of time, to get someone from that business to listen to her complaints, and try to make it right. Instead of trying to help, they got rude and told her she would have to sue them. She tried other routes, such as going directly to the company that manufactured the materials, going through local/state agencies, filing complaints with the proper channels. She just wants her roof fixed. She doesn't want to sue or get involved in some legal battle.

After being repeatedly ignored or spoken to rudely, I told her the easiest way to get a response would be to take her complaints public, and hopefully they would finally respond. She's not the most tech savvy person, so I left a review on their FB page stating that they received inferior, shoddy products, and that no one from the business was willing to even try to help make it right, they had horrible customer service, and my parents felt ripped off. That's it.

Less than a week later, she has received a letter from the owner of this company's lawyer, threatening her with a lawsuit because of my 'false, inflammatory, libelous statements' and that my words were so damaging to his reputation they warranted a lawsuit. What. So, you can't even speak to your customers when they have an issue, but immediately sic your lawyers on someone when they leave you a bad review BECAUSE you won't speak to your customers?

So what do we do? Ignore it? The lawyer admitted in the letter that there were issues with the products my mom bought, but that was an issue to deal with through the manufacturer and the owner of the business refused to 'help' with honoring her warranty (which is still in effect). Basically, the man sold her defective products, refused to help her rectify that his business sold her defective products, and has now threatened to sue her for my words. He has several bad reviews online right now. Did everyone get a cease and desist letter? Probably not. I'm furious for my mom right now. The damages to their house because of this is about $15,000 right now.

Answer:
 It's not libelous if it's the truth... Assuming everything is exactly as you described, they have no case and are likely trying to scare your mom into deleting the review.

Seeing as they admitted in the letter that there were issues with the product, this sounds like either a very bad lawyer or someone impersonating as one. Look them up online and if they exist ask if they sent you the letter. If they don't exist, or haven't sent you the letter, report the business owner for impersonating a lawyer.

Disclaimer; IANAL. Answer #2: If what you posted was the absolute truth, no worries.

I'd suggest your mom get a lawyer, just to write a letter at first. He can explain why your commentary is not defamatory and suggest that this store make it right, immediately.

Much luck.Answer #3: Ignore the threats of a lawsuit until they actually sue then hire a lawyer.


Title: My doctor won't fill my anxiety and sleep medication and it's been almost a week.

Question:
Hi, I'm 15, almost 16, and I have to be on anxiety/depression medication and sleep medication for well, my anxiety, depression and insomnia. Problem is, the medication I'm on has to be signed for by people at a therapy office I used to go to (I've since moved and I'm in the process of switching over here)

If I don't take my meds I have horrible withdrawals. I end up shaky and puking and can barely eat, walk or sleep from pain and discomfort. But it's the only medicine that works so I take it, plus it's never caused me problems as long as I take it regularly.

That's where the problems start.

My doctor's office (well, old therapy office) has been horrible with filling my prescription. Given that I can only get it from them they have to sign saying yes, I am supposed to be taking this and they can fill it. We've asked them to for almost a week now and they haven't signed.

It's not like they've said no, they just... Haven't responded at all. They're waiting for them to say ANYTHING at this point. Im lucky my mom is on a less powerful, different kind of the same drug, because while it does nothing for my anxiety it keeps the withdrawals at bay.

I don't have energy. I always want to sleep. I need my meds but I can't FORCE them to call back and sign. This is the second or third time they've done this to me, the first two times I was left shaking and puking in bed for several days. I don't know what to do.

Whether I can do anything or not, I don't know. But I would love to know if they're allowed to do this or not. We don't have the money to sue but if we did I definitely would.

It at least felt good to get this off my chest. Thanks in advance.

Answer:
 Your doctor is under no obligation to continue to prescribe medication, much less to a patient who's no longer in their care.  Your doctor may agree to give you a one-time refill in order to give you a chance to find a new psychiatrist.  Or they may require you show up for an appointment.

Withdrawal is a bitch, but taking medication not prescribed to you isn't the answer here.