Title: [Vermont College] I'm being charged & fined with no proof, can I fight this?

Question:
Sorry if this isn't what the sub is for, I'll promptly delete if that's the case.

I'm going to a 5-week summer semester at a college in Vermont (but I live in NY). It's a dry campus. One night, a group of kids gets drunk off campus and comes back later in the night. One kid worse off than others passes out after getting locked outside his room, and when found by security, he gives up all our names as people who were with him earlier in the night.

We were all locked in a single dorm room for the course of about an hour and a half after late at night. The student who's dorm it was turns over an unopened bottle of whiskey that she was keeping in the room. At this point, I am sober and irritated because I want to go to bed. I didn't have any alcohol on me, nor was I obviously intoxicated.

Basically: they're charging me for being in the same room as people who admitted to being drunk, and for people saying I was with them earlier in the night. No proof to back them up other than me supposedly having red eyes at 2 A.M. (according to security) And I have allergies.

I ask security guard to go to the bathroom, which is directly across the hall. The security guard puts his arm out to stop me. He tells me I don't need to go. I tell him I do. He says, "Going to the bathroom isn't essential." I walk back to the dorm bed saying "Staying in this room isn't essential." And sit back down. Then he interrogates the group. At the end of the interrogation, during which I didn't argue or fight at all, he looks directly at me and says threateningly "Or I could get the state police involved if you like?"

The kicker is, I'm also being charged with noncompliance with campus officials.

I had an academic conduct meeting about the incident about a week and a half afterward and gave my argument: That they have no proof I did anything, that I did comply with the security officer, all I did was ask to go to the bathroom. I tell her in the meeting, "I thought that going to the bathroom was a basic right?" To which she responds, "We might disagree on that."

Again, sorry if this isn't what the sub is for, but I'm unsure what to do now. I don't want this on my academic record with no proof. I don't want other colleges seeing that I "failed to comply" because I asked to go to the bathroom and sat back down. They said that despite my statements in the conduct meeting, they only need to be 50% certain I might be guilty to convict me. Basically, as long as one of the 6 people I was with that night said I was there, apparently that's enough to fine me.

 I'm going to try to appeal the decision, but if that doesn't work, I'm considering legal representation... if that would even work. That's why I'm posting here.

Again, sorry if this is the wrong place, I'll delete if that's the case. Thanks for any and all advice I may get.

Answer:
 > I didn't have any alcohol on me, nor was I obviously intoxicated.

That's a lot of dancing to get around whether you were drinking.  Simple question: Had you been drinking?

> Basically, as long as one of the 6 people I was with that night said I was there, apparently that's enough to fine me.

Yes, that's called "testimony", and it's the most common form of evidence.  Answer #2: You can get legal representation to mitigate this but it sounds like you broke a rule and someone is willing to testify that you did. That person's testimony is evidence.Answer #3: Were you drinking or not?

If you weren't, I do think you should talk to a lawyer because the fact that you kept on talking about lack of proof when what you should have said was "I wasn't drinking, ask any of these people" suggests that you are very bad at advocating for yourself and need some help.  It's better to try to convince the school not to go through with those charges now if it's possible.

If you were drinking, they are right about their standard of proof.  They have evidence against you (the statement of the other student(s)) and no particular reason to question that evidence.

As for "noncompliance", I think made the argument just fine that merely *asking* to go to the bathroom is no big deal.  If they find against you on that one, and you have to argue it over again in their appeals process, make sure you ask what the "noncompliance" charge is about.  Did they ask you to take a breath test, or to search your room or something?  Because you could be arguing in vain about something that's besides the point.


Title: Huge steam server bug causing loss of money

Question:
Hey guys the steam servers had a huge issue today where people were logging into other people's account due to their server issues. I went to login to steam to redeem my $50 dollar giftcard I got got Christmas and after I redeemed my card I realized I was half logged into some strangers account through the steam issues. The money got added into his account and the receipt sent to his email. I am left with nothing but an empty steam giftcard and a cold heart. I realize I have no proof as My redemption receipt to a strangers email and I received the card as a Christmas gift so no clue where it came from.

I know steam also has a horrible reputation for customer service.

Is there anything I can do or am I shit outta luck? Can company's get away with this? I know I could technically fight them but it would cost more than 50 dollars the reason I am so upset is 50 dollars is a lot of money to me and was my big gift this year.

Answer: You have the date of the transaction. The card. Do you remember the name of the account?  They will likely use that to prove you aren't a jackass trying to take advantage. Just keep all the evidence you have and send to cust support. Answer #2: Contact steam support when this cluster fuck is resolved. Then weigh other options.


Title: My landlord keeps barging into my apartment without notice, so I got naked and played with my penis and now....

Question:
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Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: That most definitely fits the bill for indecent exposure in Texas. It'd be one thing if he had walked in on you *while* you were jerking off, but the fact that you knew he was already in your apartment and then started beating your meat is what makes it a crime.


Title: forgot to turn in sworn affidavit. am I going to be convicted?

Question:
so almost a year ago I got caught stealing from wal-mart. It was less than $100 and I live in Texas so all I had to do was go to court and find out what my fine would be. I took the option of differed disposition obviously and ended up having to pay ~$200, write an essay about the effects of theft on society, and turn in a bunch of paperwork at certain times (including a sworn affidavit that says I didn't get in trouble for 90 days after my court date). well I got everything done and ready to go, and I turned most of it in. this is where it goes downhill.

so today I received a letter in the mail telling me that I was supposed to have turned in my sworn affidavit, which I completely forgot about because after all the shit they put me through I thought I was finally done. the letter said that I have to come in before the judge on April 28th. I went up to the courthouse to see what was up and the lady at the front desk told me that there is no way to turn in the affidavit late and now I have to go in a month and a half later and find out whether the judge wants to convict me or not. now, this seems like a load of bullshit to me because 1. I didn't get in trouble for 90 days after my court date, 2. why do they need a signed paper saying I didn't get in trouble, don't they have records? and 3. I shouldn't be up for conviction just because I didn't turn in a paper that says I didn't do anything wrong. does this seem unfair to anyone else?

this whole situation is kind of blowing my mind that a judge can convict me and pretty much fuck up the rest of my life because of one paper that pretty much serves no purpose in a world where we have records of whether or not people get in trouble. so my question is, Am I going to be convicted for not turning in this piece of paper? is there anything I can do? I just think there's no reason for there to be such a big deal about this paper and I'm hoping someone who knows a little more about the law can help me out. tyvm in advance!

Answer: You took the deal, and didn't meet the requirements. If your appearance in front of the judge resembles your post here (primarily your willingness to deflect the blame onto anyone but yourself) it's not likely to end well for you.


Title: [AZ] Is it considered OSHA violation if toilets is routinely closed every day for 20-25 minutes?

Question:
The office I work in has a floor of ~200 people, mostly male. They may be OK in a number of toilets per [this criteria](http://workplacesafetyexperts.com/osha/osha-restroom-requirements/):  "The number of available toilets is 1 for every 15 employees. Businesses with more than 150 employees are required to provide 6 toilets with one addition for every 40 employees above that number", although barely, and considering that it's mostly male office, the men's bathroom is very busy.

But they also close bathroom for cleaning every day around lunch. Because the cleaner is a woman, she does close it up completely - so nobody can go to bathroom at all, for 20-25 minutes.

Accordint to [this](https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=25297): "If an employer puts any restrictions on employee access to toilet facilities, ... , the restriction must be reasonable, and may not cause extended delays". Another quote from [here](https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=22932): "On April 6, 1998 we issued an interpretation of 1910.141(c)(1)(i), which requires employers to make toilet facilities available so that employees can use them when they need to do so".

So, my question is: has there been a legal precedent, which determined, what is a "reasonable restriction", and what counts as "extended delays"? It does feel quite extended, when you need to go and wait time is 25 minutes, but was this ever brought to court? Are there any legal standards?

Answer: As everyone is clearly informed about this daily occurance, having adults plan their bathroom schedule around a 20 minute delay does not seem unreasonable or extended.


Title: Ex-Girlfriend won't let me see my dog - How to get dog back?

Question:
I feel like this should be pretty straightforward. I live in Michigan. My ex and I adopted a dog when we lived together. I adopted her. I paid for her. I took and paid for her vet bills. She's registered to me... etc. etc. We had an arrangement for me to see the dog on the weekends, but now she is refusing so I want the dog back.

Do I just file an affidavit and claim through small claims court? Or do I have to get a lawyer? I'm not sure if small claims can get me anything besides money... and I don't want money. I want my dog.

I'd like to be cash conscious so if I can do this myself I will.

Answer: Have you tried pointing out to her that the dog is registered to you and for obvious reasons belong to you and stating that you'll both end up in a court if she didn't give in?


Title: My roommate keeps calling the police on me for entering the apartment that I am still on the lease for, what are my rights?

Question:
I'm moving out of my apartment that I lived in alone for over a year.
My roommate was a friend that I agreed to let move in 3 months ago.

She signed the lease as an addition. However, I still pay rent and electricity, she just gives me her half (when she feels like it).

I recently decided to move out because of her hostile behavior, she is bipolar and unmedicated and completely off the wall with her reactions to anything.

She made me pay HER $150 just so she would sign the paper agreeing to let me off the lease. She is stealing property that she purchased but I paid her back for, documented. However she is saying that I still owe her money for a shopping trip she went on where she spent $80 on stuff for the apartment. There was never an agreement to pay her back for that because I also went on that trip and bought my own stuff for the apartment for us to share.

I've mostly let that go because she said she would have me arrested for theft if I touched it and send me to court and I don't want to deal with that, I just want out of her psychopathic reign immediately.

So, I am the primary leaseholder, my name will be removed this coming Monday and she will takeover. But as of now, my name is still on the lease.

The other day I went while she was at work to remove some items with my friends. She called the police on me when she got home. She told the police that I was stealing from her (I took my cat and my clothing) and she also told the police that me and my friends were threatening her and that I was trespassing.

The police never came because she told them I was still on the lease.  however she told me that they told her that they filed a report against me.

I feel unsafe entering the apartment because of this and because also, while i was retrieving my belongings, she locked me into the apartment and wouldn't let my friends back in until they started banging on the door. She was standing at the door mocking them (glass front door).

The entire time my friends and I said nothing to her. But I'm assuming there's a report with the police that I and the two guys with me were threatening her.

I called the police department today to ask for a standby officer for tomorrow when I go to get my furniture but the lady just said I needed a court order and hung up on me.

I'm just wondering if I should call back and inform them that I have the right to enter the apartment if she should call again.

Or what I should do legally because I'm really not sure.

Located in PNW of Washington (state), United States.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 >I called the police department today to ask for a standby officer for tomorrow when I go to get my furniture but the lady just said I needed a court order and hung up on me.

The next best thing is to have a friend whose sole job is to video the entire time you are there retrieving your items, cataloging each one, and documenting the condition of the apt.Answer #2: > The police never came because she told them I was still on the lease. however **she told me** that they told her that they filed a report against me.
>
> ....
>
> But **I'm assuming** there's a report with the police that I and the two guys with me were threatening her.

Read that and reconsider how much faith you should put into the accuracy of anything this woman tells you.

If she called the police and said you and two friends were in her house threatening her I find it unlikely they would not have sent officers to respond regardless of whose names are on the lease.

If she tries to lock you in the apartment again I'd think it's time for *you* to call the police.


Title: [Chicago IL] Someone is blocking our driveway.

Question:
Hi, guys, someone is blocking our driveway, we can't get our cars off of our property because of this. Thankfully, My mom can work from home and get to work by walking, and my dad can just work from home, but we can't go anywhere. It was there all day yesterday, and it is still there today. When I approached the person who owns the car about removing it, he responded with "Go suck your mother's cunt." Eloquent, I know.

My only question is where do I go with this?
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: So call parking enforcement and have them towed. Answer #2: Call the police. They have their own tow companies they can call. Answer #3: Call the cops or 311 for a tow. It's a violation of 9.64.100 (c) . https://chicagocode.org/9-64-100/Answer #4: In Chicago, call 911. This happens to us all the time. Used to call 311, but they always transfer it to 911. A cop usually comes out quickly to ticket, but sometimes towing takes a while. If you tell the police you urgently need to get your car out, the officer is usually able to expedite the towing somewhat.Answer #5: I would call the parking enforcement about getting it towed. I would also call the police about the guy because his behaviour seems like he could get violent and that response seems somewhat threatening.


Title: Worked on a feature film last year. The producers and company have approved my invoice 10 times and now refuse to pay me. Help!

Question:
Location: California

Producers life in California and Texas, but the funding company is in Vancouver.

All work was performed in California.

1. Worked on the project last March and submitted an invoice then.
2. The hiring producer approved invoice and promised rapid payment.
3.  Since then everyone keeps approving it then saying it was lost.
4.  Amount is $3,000.
5.  Now every person I contact is blaming the other person and saying they can't help me because "It's *this guy's* fault, talk to him."
6.  It is now a year over due.

I have several email chains saying "we got the invoice and will pay you right away."

**One of the producers just sent me a check for $500.  If I cash this partial payment does that make me vulnerable to a "we paid him" style argument?**  I never agreed to any partial payment.  They just sent it.

**Two people have suggested I put a lean on the movie.  No clue how to start that process.**

Answer:
 > If I cash this partial payment does that make me vulnerable to a "we paid him" style argument?

No, if you have evidence you are owed more.  Unless they write something like "payment in full" on the check (which may not have the effect they would have wanted it to have anyway).  In fact it would strengthen your argument in small claims court that this is the person who owes you the money.

> Two people have suggested I put a lean on the movie.

It's "lien".  You don't have to do this. Just sue the producer in small claims court for the amount owed plus all your court costs and the cost you pay to serve the lawsuit.  Show up in court, show your evidence you're owed the money, and get a judgment.  Then use the judgment to garnish their bank account and do other things that creditors do to get paid.


Title: Is reddit denying Freedom of Speech rights?

Question: I have seen comments removed and comments being blocked from topics, for absolutely no reason, i have personally seen this and even had it happen to me on old accounts, it's why I left reddit to begin with. I really hope this isn't modern day communism. And why do "bots" that aren't even real, control everything that happens in reddit? Maybe this post will be blocked too.. before anyone can even read it.

Answer: I will just leave [This](https://xkcd.com/1357/) here. Answer #2: Reddit is a private platform. You don't have freedom of speech here.


Title: Public Intoxication (New York)

Question: I was just wondering if it is illegal to be under the influence of LSD. For example, if someone was on a hallucinogenic, but didn't have any on them, could they still be arrested?

Answer: [Yes](http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/nycode/PEN/THREE/N/240/240.40).  It's illegal to appear in public high, if you're endangering yourself or others, or annoying others.  So basically anytime.


Title: Assaulted by Bar Worker

Question:
Last night while at a bar my fraternity had rented out I was waiting in line when I had an altercation with an employee of the bar. I explained to the employee that we were told we would have special permissions over the regular patrons as we had paid the performer to perform at the venue. He replied to this with a "you need to get the fuck back" and then proceeded to punch me in the face and had 4 people drag me out. I had the police come to show them what had happened and they didn't seem that interested in what I had to say while drunk. Well r/legaladvice do you think I have a legitimate case against the bar this happened to me at?

[Evidence ](https://imgur.com/gallery/d7Vj7)
Topic:
Douche

Answer:
 There is a mountain of information missing from this to have any sense of whether you might have a viable claim. Speak to an attorney about it if you like. But keep in mind that the "drunk frat idiot started a fight and had to be dragged out of the bar" narrative practically writes itself. Answer #2: So you simply informed him of what you had been told and then out of nowhere he proceeded to curse at you and punch you? Or was it more like you argued with him that you had "special permission" and caused a scene? I'm thinking the second one is more likely.Answer #3: >  were told we would have special permissions over the regular patrons as we had paid the performer to perform at the venue

No touchy still means no touchy.

You were drunk and have zero ability to provide reliable testimony. Bouncers get pretty broad authority to bounce drunken people who argue with them, and you might fall down a time or five in the process.

You can try suing the bar in small claims for your medical bills. There's a significant chance you'll lose.


Title: I know booby traps are illegal. What about a device such as this one?

Answer: While the trap itself would be illegal, what about putting something like 3-4oz. of gold (enough to be a felony charge) and then once it left the geo-fence it would repeatedly call law enforcement until they got caught?


Title: He Said, She Said

Question: I hired a contractor and paid them $1,000 non-refundable deposit. I cancelled within 3 days and wanted my money back. They said it was past 72 hours, I say it wasn't. No times were listed on the agreement. Is there a 3 day rule for contractors and is it 3 days or 72 hours?

Answer:
 There's no legal rule about the time.  They likely meant three business days, not 72 hours, as it's not reasonable for most small businesses to conduct their business 24/7.

Non-refundable is pretty clear; what makes you think you were entitled to any refund at all, let along one within 3 days of hire?


Title: Can a judge deny a name change on the basis of it being a fictional character or offensive? Nevada USA, thanks in advance. N/T

Answer: Yes, quite possibly. Judges normally have a lot of latitude about this, Is this an issue you have experienced?


Title: Suing for being circumcised

Question:
 I am circumcised and I did not consent to it being done to me.

Is there a legal basis that I could have to sue somebody for this. I was mutilated and disfigured at birth by them cutting my foreskin off. (no complications, but it is still mutilation).

Who would I sue. My parents for allowing it or the doctor that did it. Is there a way for financial compensation?

Answer:
 *Your post has been removed for the following reason(s):*

**Removal Reason**

* Nope.  Not here either.

If you have questions about this removal, [message the moderators](http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FLegalAdviceofftopic).  Do not reply to this message as a comment.*Answer #2: You do not have a cause of action.

The end.


Title: [NJ] Strange problem. Went to make a CreditKarma.com account, and someone had already made one using my ss#. Credit Karma emailed me back with the registered email, and it was the email of the realtor of the last home I rented.

Question:
Is this legal? Credit Karma is going to suspend that account, but should I contact that realtor and see what's going on? I'm sure I paid money for a credit check and this service is free. This seems EXTREMELY shady to me.

EDIT: There's nothing weird on my credit reports.  I have monitoring that I pay for.

EDIT: I checked through my files and I specifically paid $22 and filled out an application to have my credit checked through http://insidecredit.com/ and NOT CreditKarma.

Answer:
 That's because it is shady. Your real estate agent took your PII and signed up for Credit Karma to check your credit.Answer #2: Screengrab and keep hard copies of everything. This could be fraud. Also, use annualcreditreport.com instead.
Answer #3: Check your credit reports via Annualcreditreport.com and contacting the three credit bureaus directly. It is extremely shady. I would be concerned that there is actual fraud on your accounts.

It's entirely possible that it was just your realtor charging for their time when you didn't have the information yourself, but it could be a great deal worse. If there is anything at all off about your credit reports put out fraud alerts and contest anything you don't recognize. Answer #4: I suspect what happened is the realtor pocketed the $22 and registered you for CreditKarma to check your credit for free.

Shady? Yes. Illegal? Probably. Worth pursuing? Doubtful, unless there's some statute awarding statutory damages for this kind of behavior. I can't think of one though.

Curious if it's a rogue realtor or a sketchy agency policy, though.
 Answer #5: I would try and contact your RE agent and ask about this. If they don't reply then contact their boss or if they're an independent realtor you could try contacting their governing/licensing body in your state.

I would think this is illegal, and identity theft. I literally just signed up for Credit Karma this weekend and the realtor would have had to use information from your application to get access. I had to answer those online database questions like "which one of these addresses have you NOT lived in" and "which of these banks do you have a mortgage with".


Title: [KY] My friend started working at a place and their break policy is odd.

Question:
One of my friends just started working at X company. X company is a production place they do plastic injection molding. They run 9 hour shifts, but they only give their employees a 10 minute *lunch break*.

That's right. 10 minute lunches.

Is this legal? it doesnt sound like it as i think i recall state minimums for breaks, but they get 30 minutes total for breaks throughout the day. 3 10 minutes. He said when he asked the supervisor about it he said they're able to cut it like that because the lunches are paid. Any help would be appreciated

Answer:
 [FAQ](http://www.labor.ky.gov/dows/doesam/Pages/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx).

>Am I entitled to a rest period, and do I get paid for this time?
You are entitled to a rest period of at least ten (10) minutes during each four hours you work. The rest period is a paid break.

and

>You are entitled to a reasonable period for a meal no sooner than the third nor later than the fifth hour of your work shift unless you and your employer have mutually agreed to some other arrangement. A duty-free meal period does not have to be paid.


Title: My psychiatrist (57 M) behaved inappropriately with me (16 F) and is facing sexual assault charges toward another patient. I have a few questions

Question:
Connecticut, USA:

This happened 8 years ago, but - when  I was 16 my psychiatrist (who I had been seeing since I was 12)  scheduled appointments with me 4-5 times a week, called me just to talk,  said some sexually suggestive things, complimented me on my body and  appearance, got an erection after hugging me, and ran his hand up my  thigh after pressuring me to show him some self-inflicted injuries. He  was doing this while also seeing me in psychotherapy, which I had done  with him for years.

So,  now he’s facing charges for having sex  with an 18-year-old client after he behaved inappropriately with me. I  spoke to the attorney representing her at the beginning of the week, but I'm anxious and in the meantime, I'm wondering:

A) did he actually break any laws with me??

B) And if he did, should I just make my own statement to the police?

C) Or should I wait to hear from the attorney I spoke to before I take any action?

(If it means anything, it's a relatively high-profile case in my state)

Answer:
 You need to speak with an attorney, he did illegal things and also 100% violated professional ethics of his profession. Answer #2: That was all so inappropriate and I am sorry. I would talk to the attorney and say that you’re willing to file a reportAnswer #3: Not a lawyer, but am SO to a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

There are two angles here - one is whether or not a crime was committed - that's a police matter.

The second angle is whether or not he violated the professional ethics required for someone in his role. If it's as you described, that's pretty much a slam dunk, and you're going to want to approach the Licensing Board in the appropriate state and follow the process for filing a complaint.

Psychiatry will be different than License Psychology, but I know that for a Psychologist in the states where my SO is licensed, a Board Complaint is pretty much the equivalent of opening up the gates of Heaven and casting down hellfire and brimstone upon that Psychologist, as it opens *every. single. case record.* that you have (per data retention policies) to an audit. Essentially, after a board complaint, the Board can come in and look at any, and every, thing in your practice - and they're looking to cover their asses, so any little thing (i.e. not having a sufficient number of secured physical locks between "The Public" and "Paper Medical Records") can get you in deep shit. Answer #4: IANAL, but I did go to uni to be a therapist. Absolutely yes, that shit was hella illegal. Make all the statements. Everywhere. Answer #5: Work with the attorney, they will want to work with you as you will make their case even stronger. Glad to hear he isn't practicing anymore.


Title: Representing myself pro se. Opposing counsel submitted fabricated documents...

Question:
Breach of contract case: opposing counsel provided a fishy invoice for several tens of thousands of dollars from his client during discovery. On the final day before the time limit was up, he filed all the evidence he intended to use in the trial, but now the invoice has been changed!

It looks like the client may have accidentally put easily falsifiable data on the first invoice, and then edited the date, contact info, and monetary amounts for the official evidence submitted to the circuit court.

I've advised the attorney that his client has submitted a fabricated piece of evidence, and now he wants to settle.

What are my options? The trial is in a week. (Yes, getting a lawyer is a valid suggestion).

Edit: Virginia, Circuit Court

Answer: Get a lawyer or settle for what you consider a fair amount


Title: [OHIO] Coach Did Not Renew Scholarship w/o Telling

Question:
Hey guys, so my brother plays football at a D1 school in Ohio.  He started his career as a walk on, and eventually worked his way into getting playing time which lead to getting put on full scholarship.

This fall he will be returning for his 5th fall season, but he has already graduated in May.  He's essentially taking  classes to get an extra certification in addition to the degree he finished in the spring.

Last week, a week before school started he learned he was not going to be put on scholarship for his final semester.  He learned this because he went to the director of ops and asked if there was any paperwork he had to sign.  If he never did this he would've learned he wasn't on scholarship because he would've received a bill from the school.

After speaking with the coaching staff, he learned the Defensive coordinator though the HC was going to tell him, and the HC thought the Defensive coordinator was going to tell him.  The reason for loss of scholarship was nothing more than they needed them for freshman and transfers.  He had a 3.7 GPA in the spring.

Apparently scholarships are a year to year contract between the student and the school, but the coaches are required to tell their players if they are not on scholarship by July 1.  Like I said, he just learned last week (Wednesday).

The due date for financial aid was last Monday, so they are forcing my parents to foot the bill for this final semester.  If he would've known about this earlier, he could have transferred to another school and been on scholarship.  Are there any legal ramifications that can be upheld against the school/football program?

My brother's roommate is also in the same predicament, and found out he wasn't on scholarship because my brother asked for him when he found out he was no longer on $.

Answer:
 AFAIK you are basically fucked. sorry.

welcome to the dark side of college football.

Best you can do is go to your financial aid officers and to to work with them and see if there is anything at all they can offer and help. Maybe even go to the AD/Dean/President and try to explain the situation if you can get access.

Also, personally, it is highly unlikely your brother will play in the NFL. With that in mind unless he really LOVES playing football I would tell him to quit the team. I mean how could you play for a coach who disrespects you by yanking your scholarship, and then not even having the balls to tell you himself. Despicable.


Title: I want to submit a FOIA request to the CIA. Can I use an alias or conceal my identity?

Answer: Does it really matter?  If the CIA is interested they will figure it out either way, and if the information you request is even remotely sensitive your request is getting denied.


Title: [TX] What can I do if my legal rights are being violated concerning being processed and released?

Question:
On Friday someone at my job filed a complaint that my boyfriend was parked outside of my job, waiting for me. The cops arrived, ran his information, and ended up arresting him for a warrant issued by another county in the state concerning a rental camera that was supposedly not returned. He had no prior knowledge of said warrant. He did not receive any notification of legal action being taken against him or a summons to come to court. We had spent the previous week making sure that everything was taken care of concerning his record because he had just got a new job and needed to get a valid ID/license.

On the same day that he was arrested, he stood before a judge who set his bond. Both parties signed the necessary paperwork, but his bond never reflected in the system. It remained "0.00", so I was unable to pay it. I called the county bondsman where he is and was told that because it was an out of county warrant, the county who issued it would have to set his bond. They took my contact information and said they were going to call/pull his jail card. I never received a call back at any point, and I called each day since his arrest. Realizing that this process wasn't working, I called the county that issued the warrant to see if I could figure out what the delay was. I was told that he did not have a warrant. Even when I look him up in their system, there is nothing to be found.

I gave all of this information to the place where he is being held and they seemed confused. They placed me on hold and said they were going to try to pull his jail card again. I waited on the phone for 40 minutes, only for them to disconnect the call. Any calls placed after this point were not answered.

I was told that, without bond, he would have to remain there for the 10-14 days allotted to the issuing county to come claim him. Since the issuing county is claiming that he does not have a warrant, I feel like no action will be taken. I know that he could just wait it out, but I am concerned for his well being, being a black man in a Texas jail, as well as him losing this new job. I am unable to afford a lawyer to assist in this issue, so I am relying on any advice or aid I can get from the online community. If anyone can offer me some insight, it would be greatly appreciated it.

Answer: Lawyer! I had a similar problem and waited it out and that was a terrible option. Lawyer should be able to cut through some red tape.


Title: School Write Ups

Question:
State: Ohio

Just out of curiosity and also because this has happened to me but is not currently affecting me. So when someone gets a write up/ referral for either tardiness, being absent, getting trouble. When a teacher writes a referral theres a section where the student put their signature (Student is asked to sign and sometimes sounds like theres no option to refuse or something happens). I was wondering if u could refuse to sign it? My second question does this make the person liable or say they are admitting to committing the act? What happens if u refuse? Do they have the right to inform my parents of my refusal if I haven't signed the paper?

Answer:
 It wouldn't matter. The school would just document that the student refused to sign.Answer #2: > I was wondering if u could refuse to sign it?

Yes

>does this make the person liable or say they are admitting to committing the act?

No

>What happens if u refuse?

They can discipline you, up to expulsion.

>Do they have the right to inform my parents

YesAnswer #3: They can punish you, including detention or suspension. Of course they can tell your parents. Not a legal question, schools have their own policies.


Title: Can I prevent insurance company from totaling my truck?

Question: I live in the state of Florida and was involved in a relatively minor accident this morning, car pulled out in front of me.  I am the third generation driver of this truck (1989 4.3L S-10) and it has sentimental value beyond what it is probably worth. I am afraid the insurance company is going to try and total it rather than fix it, does anyone know if I can negotiate for fixing vs totaling?

Answer:
 You can absolutely negotiate with your insurer.

In most cases you can also accept payout for fair market value of the vehicle less salvage value and keep the vehicle.  So if you and the insurer agrees that FMV is $2,500, salvage value is $500, and repairs are $3,000, you might accept their payout of $2,000 and the vehicle.  You'd then be on your own with respect to repairs (and dealing with a now salvage title vehicle).Answer #2: You won't change their mind. However, in some states, and some insurance companies, they will sell the vehicle back to you, usually for what they'd expect to get by selling for salvage value or at auction. My brother recently did that for his ten-year-old vehicle that was declared totaled, mostly because air bags deployed (expensive to repack/replace).


Title: My boss told me yesterday she is afraid of me. Should I, a female smaller than she, go to work today?

Question:
South Carolina.

I am a small, female person about 50 lbs lighter and a few years younger than she is. Yesterday we had a disagreement - we have never before disagreed - and she called her husband to come in (out of fear?) and when she and I later discussed the disagreement she told me she is afraid of me.

I have never in my life threatened anyone or made jokes about hurting anyone, etc.

Later, she said she meant emotionally afraid and threatened.

However, I am worried about my liability merely walking in the door. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. If she called her husband, can the cops be far behind?

She owns the store and I am a part-time sales person.

I am a scientist and know very little about the law. My instinct is that just walking into the store today puts me in a dangerous situation legally.

Again, I am much more afraid of other people than anyone has ever been afraid of me afaik. I am referred to as “a ray of sunshine” by the other sales people and I have not, to my knowledge, ever been mean to anyone.

I know SC is at at-will state but I don’t know much else.

Thank you for any advice. I am shaking.

Answer:
 Go to work. Otherwise, you're going to be fired.Answer #2: > I am a scientist and know very little about the law. My instinct is that just walking into the store today puts me in a dangerous situation legally.

I don't know why you would think that. This isn't a legal question.

Nobody involved here (either you, or your manager, or her husband, or anyone) is doing anything illegal, nor can anyone be sued.

A person is allowed to tell you they're afraid of you. That's not a crime. And unless you're leaving something out of your story, you're not threatening anyone, so no crime there.

This is really just a relationship/professional problem, not a legal problem.

Practical advice: if your relationship with your boss is *this* strained, just quit. And no, you don't need to give any notice at all if you want to quit. You can just stop showing up if you want. Although don't expect a good recommendation from your boss if you do that (but it sounds like she wouldn't give you a good recommendation anyway...)Answer #3: Just quit and find a new job.


Title: [Florida] I'm 18 and living with a mother that doesn't give me access to my medication

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Take control over your own medications from this point out. Get your sister to drive you, and keep them in a locked space where your mother can't get to them. Do you work? Store your medications at work if it's more secure. Get your own place. You are an adult and your mother is inhibiting your mental and physical health. Answer #2: Not really...she is technically keeping you from your property but I would advise a more subtle way of resolving this. When is your next refill? It may be better for your social/home cohesion to suffer another month then just pick up your meds yourself and hold on to them.


Title: [LA] Will police check for warrants on rape victim?

Question:
A very close friend of my boyfriends has asked for some help because she was raped. I was glad to help her the best that I can but can only do so much. I have encouraged her to go to the police and make a report but she will not budge on the issue because she says that she has warrants for her arrest and is addicted to heroine.

I wasn't sure if there is something that allowed victims of rape and sexual assault to report crimes to the police without fear of being arrested or not? In the meantime I have tried getting her information on rape crisis center and tried to her some information for a woman's shelter in New Orleans but she is kind of shut down right now not sure what to do here.

Thanks
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 For us that is up to the officer. There is no policy for or against it for my agency but I never do it. However if this goes to court the DA will see it or at least the defense attorney will find it and try to smear her with it. There is a good chance she will go to jail sooner or later on the warrant but that's true whether she reports or not. You can't run for warrants, they don't expire and the police will eventually contact you.

However if she doesn't report this then the suspect will get away with a violent crime.  If she waits until she gets caught on the warrant to report this then there is a high(er) likelihood that the suspect will not be prosecuted.Answer #2: Rightfully so, a victim isn't otherwise immune to the law. For example, if there is a warrant out for her arrest on a pending murder charge, she can expect to be arrested. If it's a misdemeanor warrant, or FTA or something, it is less likely. But as previously mentioned, they don't go away. She needs to address it, and she should probably report this crime as well.

It's possible she will or won't get arrested if she reports it. But it's pretty much guaranteed she will get arrested for it eventually.Answer #3: Yes, police officers can check for warrants on a rape victim.  However, unless she is wanted for something more serious than rape, they will probably deal with the rape first.

Think about it like this: she is going to have to deal with this issue sooner or later.  Warrants don't expire, and there's no way she can hide indefinitely.  Why not just get it done with right now?


Title: Step parent put child on Ritalin

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Your son's step-mother didn't put your son on Ritalin. The doctor did. Furthermore, the prescription was written by a medical doctor, not a psychologist--so either the child's pediatrician, or a psychiatrist.

You mention picking him up for your "holiday weekend." How much do you see of your son? If you're not seeing the child regularly, you may not be aware of all of the factors that led to the prescription.

I understand you may have issues with both not being given a voice in the process, and with the fact that your son is being medicated, but the fact that it's "in the same category as cocaine" is irrelevant. All drugs go into a category. Some are stronger, some are more addictive, some have different side effects. "In the same category as" does not mean "the same as."

Before you even consider not giving your child his medication, you need to have a discussion with the physician who prescribed it. Stopping it cold turkey can cause other problems.


Title: Ex-landlord taking me to court (MO)

Question:
 About a year ago, my girlfriend and I started renting an apartment. It went well for the first couple of months. Nothing needed repairs and things were mostly ok until September of last year when the roof in living room started to leak. We had called the maintenance number three times before somebody finally came to check out the leak. He came in, said that he would contact the other maintenance people and left. Five days passed before we got a call from them saying they were going to patch the leak. Neither myself or my girlfriend were present when they patched the leak but when I returned from work I was astonished at how horrible of a job they did. Whoever patched the ceiling left paint everywhere as well as left their tools behind. We had called the maintenance department to complain and to ask if whoever patched the ceiling could pick up their tools. They never picked them up.

After the ceiling was patched, we had begun to notice our kitchen sink and refrigerator were both leaking water. We had called the maintenance about the issue multiple times about the issue but nobody came to even look at it. During October we did have a handyman come in to our apartment quite regularly and often unannounced. He said that the apartment below us was leaking water right above where our bathroom was but every time he checked there were no visible leaks. He came in about once every two weeks.

As the months went by two new large cracks appeared in the ceiling with leaking water. One in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. We called the maintenance department again and again complaining about these issues. They almost never answered the phone but when they did, they told us they would send someone ever to take a look at it and nobody came.

We put up with it until February of this year. At that point  my girlfriend and I were so sick of nothing getting fixed that we decided to break the leese. We were supposed to stay until May but both her and I couldn't take it there any more. We were both sick all the time when we were there to the point where we feared it was something in the apartment. We've both been out of the apartment for about 3 months now. We've been spending what free time we have moving our things out of the apartment. During this time we've noticed that the "patch" in the living room was leaking again and the crack in the kitchen had torn a hole in the ceiling. Not only was there pouring water out of this hole but we also found black mold growing out of this hole. It's at this point when we deciding to start taking pictures of everything.

A few days ago I was served a court summons. The apartment complex is wanting back past rent due which totals up to $778. Neither of us have that kind of money at the moment. Is there any way we can show the court these pictures and get out of the debt?

Answer:
 I assume you didn't get the apartment inspected by  and declared uninhabitable in which case you're liable for the rent. You can't break your lease on your own accord, you should've gone through the proper channels.

Courts don't like it when people take matters into their own hands.


Title: [CA] Trying to break a lease, landlord not making "reasonable effort" to mitigate damages?

Question:
I'm trying to leave a lease at my apartment in Los Angeles. I moved in with my girlfriend last August with a 1-year lease, but we broke up mid-October, and I moved out right away (though my ex stayed periodically, more on this later). We notified the landlord of our intent to move out asap, and within a few days they reposted their old listing on Zillow.

This is the landlord's only unit, and she lives sortof far away, so we offered to handle showings for her as long as she forwarded the inquiries to us.

For the first few weeks, she sent 1-2 inquiries per day and we set up a lot of showings. Nothing panned out (hard to say why, we would just refer people back to the Zillow listing to apply), and then she stopped sending requests for showings at the end of November, saying the holidays were just a bad time for showings.

Then today, she finally checked her listing requests and forwarded us over a dozen requests from the past month, some of the requests being over a month old. After replying to them, one replied right away saying they had already found a place because their original request was over a month old. Does this constitute a violation of "reasonable effort" to mitigate tenant damages? I have no doubt that if the place were vacant and the landlord had to do her normal routine to rent out the place, she wouldn't just do nothing for a whole month.

One caveat that might nix our whole case is that my ex-girlfriend is still periodically staying at the apartment, though besides a bed, we're almost entirely moved out. Since we're in charge of doing the showings, being able to spend the night there helps when necessary. (We also made our own craigslist posting and posted on a couple other sites, so we've done our own showings once in a while). We're planning to be completely vacated this week, but I read in a couple other similar threads that the landlord's obligation doesn't start until we're completely out. I figure maybe them starting their rental efforts beforehand or us helping them with the showings might change things.

Do we have a case? If we do, should we just contact a lawyer to draft up some sort of legal notice to send? Or are we stuck with just continuing to try and find a tenant? Thanks for any help!

Answer:
 While you're still in possession of the unit, and paying rent, your landlord has no legal duty other than that specified in your lease. Their duty to mitigate begins when you _actually breach your lease_ - but if you don't return possession at the same time, they'd generally evict you, instead, and resolve the issue that way.

If you plan to terminate outright, either find someone to take over the lease - which means putting up your own listings - or break the lease outright and deal with the consequences.


Title: [Ohio] Getting charged 2 weeks extra rent because year lease had auto-renew clause that requires 60 day written notice to vacate

Question:
I am moving out of my apartment in Columbus, OH at the end of the month. Our lease agreement has a clause stating that even though the year long lease ends August 31st, that it essentially auto-renews if we don't provide 60 days notice to vacate. Of course, I don't remember seeing this when we signed the lease, as I assumed a year lease is a year lease, and that was a year ago. We told the office staff in person that we would be leaving August 31st, but never submitted an official written notice because we didn't know we had to, and they didn't tell us this when we told them in person. They sent links for me to renew the lease, but when I clicked on them there was not any option for telling them I would not be renewing, so I didn't bother, and there was nothing in the lease-renewal portal stating that we needed to provide 60 days written notice. Then they sent an email on July 11th asking if we would be renewing. I said we would not as we are moving out of the state, to which they replied (paraphrasing) "great, then your lease will end September 12th since this is the first written notice you sent us, we require 60 days written notice, and you will owe us an additional $750."

This whole thing seems like a scam. They have a weird clause in the lease that we signed, fine. But, they had the opportunity multiple times to remind us to submit written notice every time they sent a link to the lease-renewal portal (about 3 different emails I think), as well as in the portal itself. Furthermore, when we verbally told them, with plenty of time left, they never explicitly said that we needed to submit a written notice, and so we assumed the matter was taken care of since we did our job as tenants to give them plenty of advance notice (which we did simply out of courtesy because we thought like any yearly lease, it expired after a year if we didn't renew). Obviously at all of these contact points, they knew the deal, since they "kindly" reminded us of this 11 days too late, and yet it seems as though they intentionally did not bring this information to our attention until it was too late.

While I understand we signed a lease with this information, this seems like an odd clause for a year long lease, and it seems as though they are intentionally acting in bad faith to extract additional money from us after we move out. When we mention the many opportunities they had to inform us with sufficient time, they brush it off with (again, paraphrasing) "well we have many things we need to consider and this is just one of many details and we can't be responsible for everything."

Is this legal? How do we fight this? We are trying to work with them to resolve it, but are basically getting stonewalled. And, I'm sure they probably deal with this issue a lot, as I've spoken to a few other tenants who stated they didn't realize this 60-day thing was in the contract, so I'm sure it isn't just us being dumb.

Answer:
 It is a common clause. Not a scam.

edit: http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/public/legal_problem/housing/ohio-landlord-tenant-law-what-you-should-know/ohiolt-wysk-12-2013.pdfAnswer #2: You signed a lease. It's not their fault that you didn't bother to read it or remember the terms. It's definitely not their responsibility to remind you of the terms within the lease.

I'd be happy that you are getting pro-rated for September.


Title: (AZ) We are no longer allowed to work overtime until (maybe) November. Can I claim partial unemployment?

Question: We work for a defense contractor and have always had overtime available (30 hours per 2 week pay period), recently things haven't gone so well and some departments have had layoffs while ours simply lost all overtime, so I'm lucky in a way. I'm losing about $450 a paycheck and we're really going to be feeling it, would I be able to get partial unemployment to cover that gap?

Answer:
 No. You are fully employed. You cannot get UE.

You need to work on budgeting and not budget in money that isn't guaranteedAnswer #2: Just to be clear, you can receive UI while fully employed.  The issue is that UI is there to meet a minimum earnings threshold per week.  I believe $420 is the max in AZ.  If you're making more than $420 a week, your payment is $0.  UI covers the gap up to the maximum amount, but even if you go from $3,000 per week to $1,000 per week, you get nothing.Answer #3: You can start a claim, but you won't get any money.


Title: Will I get the dogs in the divorce?

Question:
I will try to keep this brief and to the point.

I am leaving my husband. We have two dogs. While I know advice in these situations is usually to decide which of us gets to keep the dogs, I really and truly wanted to work out a "custody" arrangement. The dogs get very distraught when one of us is away, so I wanted to avoid that.

So my husband is out of the house from 5:00 am to around 6:00-7:00 pm. Meaning, if I'm not around, they're all alone and don't get to go outside, eat, get fresh water, exercise, etc for that many hours, Monday through Friday. So my idea was that I'd take them during the week (even when I wouldn't be home, my mother or uncle would be) and then he'd take them on the weekends. I even offered to both drop them off and pick them up because I know how exhausting his job is. He's refusing to work with me on this.

While it will kill me to know that the dogs are being neglected, I know just taking them anyway is the wrong course of action. I'm hoping he'll see reason and back down and do what is best for them. But if he doesn't, we'll have to let the courts decide.

This is where my question comes in, I want to know my chances of keeping them. They were both acquired during our marriage, so my understanding is that they are community property. His name is on the bill of purchase, my name is on all of the vet bills, so I'm assuming that's a wash. He's been the only one working for much of our marriage, but I will be starting a good job in a few weeks here, so we'd both be able to financially care for them. I've also been their primary caretaker. Both now while he works so much, and previously. He was in the military and deployed twice, and was otherwise gone a lot,  so I've always been the main source of care for the dogs. And like I said earlier, even when I won't be around, there will always be someone home to let them outside and feed them.

Does his being the breadwinner for most of our marriage count much against me if from here on out I will be able to financially provide for the dogs? Does my being the primary caretaker mean anything? Will his being unable to provide for the dogs during the day count in my favor? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Edited to include location: Chicago, IL

Answer: Dogs are property. They are decided upon as property. You don't list your location but in my area court ordered custody arrangements dont happen for dogs.Answer #2: Dog Law specialist here. Dogs are considered property. They are not children. This is not a custody battle.


Title: [NJ] I recently learned my biological mother's last name, curious how hard it would be to find them.

Question:
So this one's a bit of a doozy.

I was adopted by my paternal grandparents when I was a baby.

Or, well... I was sorta' dropped off there, because my biological parents couldn't take care of me. I never actually got to meet my biological mother's side of the family. They got the adoption stuff taken care of when I was ten or so.

I was recently going through my paternal grandma's stuff, she passed away recently, and I found an old polaroid photograph with a picture of my biological mother, with her name written on the back, which was interesting as hell to me, because the last name was different from the one they had always told me she had.

So like, my grandparents were lying about my biological mother's identity to me my whole life.

All I have is a name and a picture right now. Are there any assets I could use to maybe track her down and see how she's been doing? I don't want to like, ruin her life or anything, but I kinda' have that itch of wanting to let her know that I turned out okay.

Answer:
 First thing, put her name into facebook and see what pop's up.  If that doesn't work you can hire a private detective.  Also some states allow you to look at your adoption records.Answer #2: Another option is to submit your DNA to AncestryDNA or 23andME or both. The sites, if you opt in, will allow you to view your biological connections (if those people have also submitted DNA and opted in) and to see a list of those connections based on who they are to you (Mother, Father, Sibling, 1st Cousin, etc). You might be able to find her that way, if not through your original birth certificate.  There's also a group on facebook called [DNA Detectives](https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNADetectives/), who might be able to help you.
Good luck. Answer #3: If the adoption took place in New Jersey, you [can go here](https://nj.gov/health/vital/adoption/) to request your original birth certificate (choose the longest version they have available), which should have enough information about your mother to track her down - including birth date and residence at the time of your birth. If it took place in another state, let me know, and I'll see what I can find.


Title: Aren't all testimonies given under duress?

Question:
I was curious what would happen if you answer *no* when asked, on the witness stand, if you swear to tell the truth. Turns out, you will apparently be held in contempt and sent to jail.

So, basically, your testimony is given under the threat of being jailed. Isn't that textbook duress?

Answer: Unless you are the defendant, the government gets to compel you to be a truthful witness--it's the government's superpower. Duress, shmuress!


Title: Me [42M] and [43F] GF of 6 years broke up, what about the car?

Question:
[Alabama] My on again, off again GF and I broke up after 6 years, of which 1 year we were engaged (but not at the end). I helped her purchase a new car 3 years ago because her credit was poor. The loan is in my name as is the registration. She is the named driver on the insurance. She has made nearly all of the payments herself... I'd like the car out of my name (the loan primarily, though registration too for legal liability) but she still has insufficient credit, had an opportunity to pay off the car last year with funds from a legal settlement but elected not to. I feel my options are few...

tl;dr What do I do about ex-gf who drives a car I financed for her?

Answer:
 You are responsible for the loan as you are the (*only?*) signatory.

But, as your name is on the title (*right?*), the car belongs to you and you can do with it what you want.

I'm not sure what your legal question is here.


Title: Lawyers and "the bar"... can you think of similar instances in other professions?

Question:
So the interesting thing about "the law" in our country... is you're bound by it... you're accountable to it... and it can be used to do you harm in a plethora of different ways; however, I as a regular citizen cannot "practice" it.   I cannot file suit on my behalf for the most part, I cannot argue a motion before a judge, in most situations I can't even defend myself.   I am forced, by the legal system, to pay very very high (borderline predatory) costs just to engage in it.

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Can you think of a similar instance in another profession... where you are bound and controlled by something... but you are not part of the special club that's "allowed" to take part in it?   I honestly can't think of anything.

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Also, those of you who are lawyers (and I guess those of you who aren't also)... do you think this is ethical and moral?   Is it ethical to create a system so complex and convoluted that you're then forced to hire those who made it so complex and convoluted just to navigate it, forced either by the actual law itself, or forced to because said lawyers have made it so complex and convoluted that only those with specialized knowledge in the field can understand it.

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Is that moral?

Answer:
 Architect, Barber, Nurse, Dentist, Doctor, Physical Therapist, Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Psychiatrist, Optometrist, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Pharmacist, Plumber, Electrician.Answer #2: You can file suit on your behalf, argue motions on your behalf, and defend yourself on your behalf in every trial court and administrative tribunal I can think of. You say you’re a doctor: is it moral or ethical that medicine is so elaborate and arcane, despite being a field of study entirely created and moderated by doctors? Answer #3: Reading this post and your replies has hurt my brain. This is such a "I'm 14 and this is deep" post. You do not have a very nuanced view of the law or the legal system. I recommend that you study some philosophy first.

You keep arguing with people instead of trying to learn where your misconceptions lie. You don't know what you don't know, so step back and try to learn instead of replying to everyone with hubris.


Title: Sent to the ER for being too drunk

Question: I was recently sent to the ER because of how intoxicated I was. I had a BAC of 2.6, and unfortunately I'm 18. What are the potential repercussions of my terrible mistake?

Answer:
 So first your BAC wasn't 2.6, that's not possible. Probably you mean .26 if you were blackout drunk.

If the police were involved then you may be charged. No one can predict if you will be. If the police come to talk to you decline to answer questions and get a lawyer Answer #2: Aside from the loss of brain cells and the hospital bill...

Were you driving? Where are you located?


Title: Reddit is trying to make my friend change the name and logo of his podcast

Question:
I’m writing on behalf of my friend since he doesn’t want this getting traced back to his account.

So recently my friend started a podcast about Reddit. It’s gained a fair amount of traction and he’s even had some fairly popular Reddit users on his show. His show does have the word Reddit in it and he has use the Reddit logo in his logo on his YouTube channel. He is not making any money from this and has zero ads on his podcasts.

Today he got an email (image below) from a lawyer at Reddit asking him to change the logo and name of his show.

My friend has put a lot of effort into his podcast and I would hate for Reddit to ruin it for him.

What options does he have? Does he have to change it or are they trying to scare him?

TL;DR friend has podcast about Reddit which he makes no money on, Reddit is asking him to take it down for using their name and logo.

https://imgur.com/a/XC6OPy6

Answer:
 > He is not making any money from this and has zero ads on his podcasts

Doesn't matter.

Also he needs to change the name and logo of the podcast. Unless reddit gives him permission.

That is also the nicest cease and desist I've ever read. Plus is spells out exactly why. They *have* to protect their trademarks or they will lose them as well.Answer #2: > What options does he have? Does he have to change it or are they trying to scare him?

He can't use their trademarks without permission.


Title: Was fired from work as a no show, but was told not to come on?

Question: I told my boss I was diagnosed with a contagious infection, hence the sudden decrease in my productivity. He told me he couldn't have me come in and handling items and being around the area, potentially spreading the illness to my coworkers and customers. However, I'm then told that because I didn't show up for work later that week, I was fired. Isn't that some kind of breach?

Answer: Did you have enough sick leave to cover the absence?Answer #2: "later that week" implys you didnt show up for days on end, without keeping them updated. All on you.


Title: Teacher got me kicked out of a school when volunteering because I supposedly “threatened to kill her” even though I didn’t, can I sue for slander?

Question:
I had went to this School before HS and I had left because this teacher would constantly kick me out of the class and send me to the office over the most minute things. I went back today to volunteer with another teacher for hours since it’s exams right now and the other teacher saw me and she started yelling at me saying how she is going to get me kicked out for “threatening to kill her” which I never did. I had said things previously like “I don’t care for her” and “I have the most minimal respect for her” but I never threatened her. She then got the Principal to get me removed and canceled my volunteering. Is there anything I can do like sue for slander?
Topic:
Canada

Answer:
 Outside of not being able to volunteer there, what damages have you incurred from her saying that?Answer #2: If they told you not to come back to the property then DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES go back to that property.  You could be arrested for trespassing.  Due to no fault of your own, you are now forbidden to go there.
Answer #3: I think you should consult with a lawyer.
This is very specific and no one here seems to be quoting any exact Canadian lawsAnswer #4: I think you should consult with an attourney.  You may be able to find onw willing to consult with you for free.

I am not familiar with Canadian law, but https://zvulony.ca/2010/articles/defamation-articles/definition-defamation/ may give you an idea of if your case fits the profile of defamation.  But even if it does, it may be difficult to prove.  You may also want to post on /r/legaladvicecanadaAnswer #5: Have you been told to never come back?  Like if you go back will it be considered trespassing?  I know they ended your volunteer gig.


Title: Army contract.

Question: I'm in that army and because of an issue with orders. I was discharged from the defas system. At the time I was only being paid once a month. The last time I was paid was April 1st. My command as well as finance have tried to resolve the issue but my paper work keeps getting denied from the system. My commander keeps assuming me I will get paid on the 1st of June but finance has told me this won't happen. I checked my mypay account and I no longer have an les. My question is at what point is my contract voided for not being paid. I've continued to work but it's to the point where iI'm behind on all my bills and need a solution. Thanks guys. Texas, USA

Answer:
 Your contract is not voided from not getting paid.  You still have to report to PT in the morning and follow all laws/regulations of the military.

What orders caused this issue?  Sometimes if you are supposed to ETS, but you do not for whatever reason, you are discharged from DFAS and it is a cluster fuck to fix.

You may qualify for an interest free loan from AER (ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF).


Title: Going to court to get evicted after new ownership

Question: Last year in December, I had signed a lease amongst with a few others in order to live closer to school. Fast forward to August, we all move in and everything is fine but as soon as September had begun our house went under new ownership. Our landlord failed to pay property taxes for two years for the property I currently live in, which nobody had a single idea about. Not paying the property taxes, the house some how went under new ownership. We had a formal meeting with the representative of the company, a lawyer, and we, all the tenants, gave him our information so he could keep in contact with us for any purpose or reason. He then got into contact with us via email asking us to sign new leases and pay him new security deposits, but we all hesitated since we're all college students and we have no money. As soon as that confrontation had ended we sought legal aid with the school, they provide legal advice to those who need it, and they told us we do not have to sign new leases and the new landlord has to abide the original lease until the term is over. We sent him proof of the leases we had originally signed and our security deposits that were deposited by the original landlord. We sent the new landlord a formal email explaining that we did not want to sign new leases because we would be paying more every month and for financial reasons we had to decline. Some time went by and then today we had received a letter from the county saying that we had to be present in court to a hearing about eviction. Is there anything as a tenant I or we can do? I live in the state of Maryland, Prince George County to be exact.

Answer:
 Sounds like you've been served so you'll have to attend court. Bring proof of your leases (take copies) and any other information you have. The new landlord won't be able to kick you out that easily.

Be prepared to move next year though.


Title: (NY) Neighbor refuses to let us to fix our leaking roof

Question: The New house that we just moved in 3 month ago is about 12 inches away from my neighbor's back yard. When we found out there are leaks in part of the house I try to talk to my neighbor about permission to use their backyard to set up a ladder to fix my roof top (it was the quickest way ~2 hours) they refused (understandable). Then I talked to my contractor about the issue, they told me they can set up a scaffold (handing over side of my roof) which will not use any of my neighbor's property and their willing to fully prevent any garbage from falling into their back yard, but i still need to get their permission to clean up if so happens there are any small pieces falls in their yard. But they still refusing everything we offered, i really need help on this  felt like my back is against the wall. I live in NY county Queens.

Answer:
 Who is requiring you to get their permission to enter their property for possible clean-up? Or, who's requiring you to clean up your minor debris from their property?

Edit: unless you are possibly using their airspace during the roof repairs (which does not sound likely), you don't have an obligation to clean up.


Title: Friend showed up to first day of work and was told she didn't have the job anymore (Indiana)

Question:
Hi everyone, sadly I'm afraid I might know the answer here, but I wanted to post here just in case because this is someone I care about very dearly.

My friend lives in rural Indiana and until recently had a job for about four years. This was her first job out of college. Salaried position, worked her way up through a couple promotions, did very well. About a year ago the company was sold and she was kept on in the same position. However, she was no longer happy with the new management, so she decided to look for a new job.

Since this is rural Indiana, there really aren't many good jobs in her field. It took her an entire year to find one, but she was eventually offered a management role at a smaller company with better pay. She put in her notice at her old job and two weeks later showed up to her first day at the new one... only to be told they had actually decided to give the job to someone else instead. (A family member of the owner, apparently.) They told her she could have a job in their phone center making cold calls instead if she wanted - for crappy pay/commissions. Of course she declined and left.

That was a month ago and she still hasn't found another job. She managed to pick up a few shifts waiting tables at the local diner and is making about 25% of her previous salary. If she doesn't find something soon she will be forced to move out of her apartment and start crashing on friends' couches.

I'm obviously heartbroken for my friend but wanted to see if she has ANY sort of recourse - at least to help her pay her bills until she can get back on her feet.

Thank you for your help!
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer: IANAL but your friend should get one. The thing at play here is promissory estoppel.Answer #2: Has she applied for unemployment? Being terminated, even on the first day may qualify her for benefits even though she quit her previous job. If her income waiting tables is low she may get partial benefits to make up some of the difference.Answer #3: Was there an offer letter? Either tentative or firm?Answer #4: The offer was in writing?


Title: Roommate's sister threatening eviction + from trust

Question:
Hi,

Legal aid would not help so answers are appreciated!

My disabled roommate was given lifetime permission to inhabit her now deceased father's home in a trust (she cared for him for many years). Apparently it wasn't  willed to her as she had many brain surgeries/hospital bills. As part of the trust agreement she must be able to maintain the house and pay property taxes which she is doing. Her sister, the trustee has threatened/informed her that she will be selling the house without consent. Can this be stopped? How?

Thanks!

Answer: This is too detailed for this forum. Your roommate needs to speak to an attorney. You can go with her and help if that is needed. Or have a guardian speak to an attorney if she is not competent.


Title: Tenants' right to safety?

Question: I live in an apartment complex in Minneapolis.  There are 2 bars on my block and an alley behind my building, so it's not uncommon for drunk people and weirdos to be walking down the alley.  Between the alley and my building is also our parking spots.  In the past few weeks, I've had a lot of disturbances in the alley and on the building's property.  It ranges from kids doing parkour, guys trying to piss behind my car, and going to my car in the morning, finding twisted wire hangers on the ground like someone was trying to break into our cars.  This morning, my car window was smashed and I had some possessions stolen.  I told my landlord that a lot of sketchy activity has been occurring on the property and I would like there to be a motion sensor light or cameras installed to make me feel safer.  He told me I could on my own dime.  Does a landlord have any responsibility towards taking reasonable measures to keeping his property and his tenants safe from crime?  I don't need some high-tech security system, but I'm a little offended that he's basically telling me tough shit when there isn't sufficient lighting provided in the parking area.

Answer:
 > Does a landlord have any responsibility towards taking reasonable measures to keeping his property and his tenants safe from crime?

Not really.  He has the responsibility to take "reasonable measures", but those are things your landlord has control over - things like locks on his doors and responding to complaints.  If someone breaks into your car, the person responsible is the person who broke in - not your landlord.


Title: (M)34-year-old fiancé cheating with (F)17-year-old student

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Gossiping is, generally, not illegal. Telling the truth also protects you.

That said, he can still sue you if he likes. He won't win, but he can try.Answer #2: You aren't risking legal action by telling someone something that is true.

You don't have a location, but if this were in Canada it would be illegal. Despite the age of consent being 16, in a relationship that includes some sort of ongoing power dynamic, like teacher/student, it is effectively 18.Answer #3: Location?


Title: Car accident involving construction site

Question:
Hello everyone! I'm a long lurker, first time poster here. An unfortunate accident happen today. I was on my way home driving from work (8pm) when all of a sudden the gate to a construction site opened at hit the right side of my car, shattering the right rear view mirror and shredding the front bumper and right door handle making it impossible for my son to get out. Called the police and he wrote up a report. We live in Florida so he explained to me that FL is a no fault state and even though my insurance will cover the damage, I WILL still have to pay the deductible of $500 for something I didn't cause. I'm here to ask you fellow redditors what the correct course of action is here? Is the office correct here?

edit [FL]

Answer: The cop is wrong.  You need to call the construction company to let them know what happened and tell them you need to file a claim with their General Liability carrier.


Title: As a sophomore in the state of New York, (almost 15) can I drop out with parents permission? Couldn’t find a clear answer on google.

Question:
Topic:
Juvenile and Youth Law

Answer:
 You have to be at least 16 under NY law, but local districts can set higher (but not lower) limits.

You need at least a high school education to make your life not miserable.

[Earnings by educational level](https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2018/data-on-display/education-pays.htm)


Title: [NC] USPS lost my packages. USPS says I now owe $28 postage due on said packages. If I don't pay what could happen?

Question:
I was already refunded by amazon, but the USPS says I owe postage due of $28.

If it was FedEx or Ups I would ignore it, but the USPS is government. I don't know what kind of trouble it would cause me if I did not pay the $28 they say I owe them.

Solved. Will just ignore it for now.
Last thing I want is a lien or something only a government agency would care to do.

Answer:
 They lost your package but still want you to pay for the pleasure of having them lose your package?Answer #2: Something's missing.  How do they know the packages were postage due if the were lost?  Did they turn up?

If they showed up and Amazon already refunded you, refuse the packages and have them sent back to Amazon.Answer #3: So they say Amazon sent a box with $28 inadequate postage?

With their rate they could probably send 100lbs for that price.


Title: Friend possibly being exploited by church management. Working 60+ hours a week. Please help.

Question:
Throwaway account to protect those involved.

A good buddy of mine has worked in management at this one place for the past twenty or so years, up until it recently moved out of state. A church has purchased the building, and has employed him to keep things in order as it is is renovated (it is becoming a headquarters for the church, as well as for a house of worship for the town). However, there are a few suspicious things going on that leave me feeling uneasy.

1. Although he is employed to be working 40 hours a week, he puts in a good number of hours of (unpaid) overtime each week, so that he is really working upwards of 60 hours a week. This is in part due to the fact that

2. in hiring him, the church had fired all of their other staff (the guy who mows the lawn, etc.) for a separate location, and is now asking my friend to manage that facility as well. Unfortunately, he's a bit of a pushover, and so he is just going along with it. So, while he is employed to be managing one location, he is really working two, without anyone under him to actually provide assistance. As such, he is doing a good deal of manual labour himself, between driving back and forth for hours between both locations. I'm worried, because his age is definitely getting to him. I fear that a few more months of this could ruin his health.

3. He is now a salaried worker of the church. However, they are consistently late with paying him. For instance, supposing he was meant to be paid on the 4th, it might be added to his account on the 7th. Usually, there is a delay of 2-4 *business days*, meaning that, when he was meant to be paid on June 30th, he only receive it on July 6th, due to bank holiday around the 4th.

Him, being the person he is, is unlikely to make a fuss about this with his management, because he doesn't see that anything is wrong. I have read up a bit about overtime exemptions for EAP employees on the DOL's website, and from what I gather, that his work primarily consists of manual labour would seem to exclude him from that exemption. The two main questions I have hear are a) is this an accurate assessment of what the DOL says about overtime exemptions in regards to the first point, and b) is there any more information I can give my friend that he can use in filing a complaint with his current employer?

Edit - Sorry. This is in New Jersey.

Answer:
 He is very unlikely to be salary exempt as a grounds worker/handyman.

Tell him they are stealing from him, and being disingenuous to the people they fired, so they could get free work out of him. Push him to file a claim with DoL. Try to convince him, if nothing is wrong noting will come of it, but he deserves his money. If a store took his money, but didn't give him a product, what would he do? He deserves what's his. You could do it with him or even help walk him through the process.


Title: Transferred $19,400 to my flight school's bank account for CFI course, changed plans and need money bank, school says bank refuses to transfer it back because it's over 10 grands??!

Question:
I've transferred $19,400 from my bank account in Egypt to a flight school's account I'm going to in Florida to have my CFI license (certified flight instructor). The whole thing took about 5 business days. Something came up and I need the money back as I'm postponing the whole thing for another three months. Now, I got in touch again with the flight school's CEO to transfer me the money back (as I knew him for quite sometime now) and he told he would have to go to the bank and see if he could do that and so I agreed and waited. He got back to me after two days saying that the bank refused to do so because it's over 10 grands and that the bank fears the money can be involved in some sort of money laundering I guess or drugs? .. At least that's what he told me.

I know for sure the school is genuine and he's not trying to scam me here but I'm not sure what to do. His bank account is at wells fargo and I'm stuck here. In Egypt.

Shouldn't the 19,400 dollars be considered normal amount of money for a flight school to be dealing with? I don't get why that might be a problem even when it's over 10k .. Shouldn't he just state (in the IRS bank report thing) that he's refunding the money back to the student and everything should be fine?

I had this idea but I don't know if that would be considered structuring (I'm sure it is so I don't wanna do it) .. he would transfer me 9k through his account and take the other 9,7k and send it through western union? .. I know this is wrong and would create more problems but I need someone here to verify on that.

So my questions are as follows:

1. Isn't this as easy as going to the bank, transferring me the money while reporting that he's refunding back the money to a student who isn't going to have the course anymore?

2. I've been thinking he might be saying this so that he can keep the money until I finally travel (which he previously suggested) since I think he might have to go through a lot of hassle proving he doesn't owe taxes on this amount of money? (I have no idea how taxes work in the US sorry) and so that's why he told me about the bank's problem to get me to keep the money there? (Which is something I can't do that in case the whole thing get canceled)

3. What should I do now? .. I'm sure he's not scamming me as this is a reputable school. I just feel that he's intentionally trying to make this harder. What do I tell him when I call him back.

4.  Can something like this makes him suspicious and that's why he's avoiding it? (Doesn't make sense tho. This is a flight school and he's the CEO for god's sake)

What do I do?

I'll make sure to answer any questions about anything I missed asap so make sure to ask them if you want more info on anything.

Thanks.

Answer:
 Reposting is kind of annoying.  The reason you aren't getting answers is that your situation is complicated and not well suited to online advice.

There likely are legitimate concerns about wire transfering that much money to Egypt.  They probably *could* be handled.  Even if the concerns were handled appropriately, the company might gather unwanted attention from the Department of Homeland Security.

The way you've suggested handling it makes the event look more suspicious, not less.

You should talk to the school about your concerns, listen to their concerns, review the written agreement between you, and find a workable solution you can both agree on.


Title: Is incompleteness of a ticket a valid legal defense against it? (Washington D.C.)

Question:
I received a $100 moving violation for following too closely. I was involved in a ~2mph rear end collision with no damages and was cited by an officer who did not observe the collision. Personally, I do accept that I am at fault, but legally, getting out of the ticket would help me save $100 and help if the other party files a claim later on. I'm wondering what defenses I have.

The officer did not include the "Vehicle Make", "Body style," and did not check the box for "Accident."

Since the officer did not check the box for "Accident" and since the officer did not personally observe the collision, could I raise this defense since the only evidence that I was following too closely was the fact that there was an accident?

Furthermore, the DC website raises "Defective Ticket" as a possible legal defense, with:
> -The wrong vehicle make is listed on the ticket. Your vehicle is a Honda, but the make is noted as Hyundai on the ticket. Provide a copy of your vehicle registration as evidence for contesting the ticket.

> -The incorrect tag number. Your tag number is MD OQM123 and the tag number on the ticket is MD OOM123. Provide a copy of your vehicle registration as evidence for contesting the ticket.

> -The time is missing. The time does not include AM or PM unless time is noted on a 24-hour cycle or what is usually termed as military time.

> -The officer’s name or badge number is missing.

> -The ticket violation date is missing.

Could the lack of "Vehicle Make" and "Body style" on the ticket constitute a "Defective Ticket" and thus render it invalid?

Thanks for any advice!

-A broke college student

Answer:
 No, clerical errors or minor omissions do not invalidate tickets.  You are free to raise this issue, but the judge will either say that it isn’t germane to the issue of proof of who you are and what happened, or the ticket will be reissued with the correct information.

Personal observation isn’t necessary, the crash scene provided all the information necessary (along with any statement you gave). You rear ended someone, you were following to close.

Also, I’m not sure what DC ticket page you are looking at, but I practiced law in DC and have never heard of someone successfully contesting a ticket on any of the grounds in your quote.


Title: Free ticket codes in numerical order... is it stealing?

Question:
So, there's a certain local movie chain which distributes "Bonus Tickets" equivalent to one regular priced movie ticket. It just so happens that I figured out that the codes used on those tickets are not random, but that the last 5 digits increase numerically. Therefore, if you were to acquire one ticket to get the first 8 digits, you could then hypothetically use those last 5 digits to pretty much have as many free movie tickets as you would like using their online booking service.

These codes are specific to these tickets though, so I assume they are one time use only....Would using these codes by guessing be illegal? Obviously, immoral, but I just wish to know if there could be legal ramifications.

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Thanks!

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Answer: Yes, it is theft of services. It's no different than if you swiped a physical ticket from the counter.


Title: Copyright claim from picture from 1996

Question:
Hello,

I received a copyright claim from an attorney in Germany which represents a photographer from the US Los Angeles. I am in Austria. It seems this goes through imagerights.com.

The claim states that on my website, which is in German language, is a picture the photographer took. The referenced picture is indeed on my website, I don't know where we got it from, it was decades ago and the website was not actively maintained anymore. The name of the photographer was on the picture.

The cease and desist order states that the yearly license fee is $1100,00 and they want to get the money for the past years as well with a reduced rate. Bringing the whole requested amount to $6600,00 for this picture.

The picture contains characters from a TV Show on set, it looks like a promotional picture for the show not a screencap. We thought the picture rights belong to CBS as CBS has the rights to that franchise and they usually do not pursue such claims if you don't make any revenue with it, also the whole page was a fan website for that CBS show which ran 15 years ago.

Also I tried to find the picture online and get realistic licence fee's but I am unable to find this picture, the show aired 1993...

Any advice for my case? :/

br

Answer:
 That license fee is cartoonishly high. Someone else can correct me if I am wrong, but the most you can win in most European countries is a "reasonable license fee" rather than statutory damages.

With the huge caveats that I am not your lawyer, and have never even been to Austria, my guess would be that the chances of them actually pursuing legal action is close to zero (they would have very little to gain.

That said, this does sound like copyright infringement, so, if they can verify that they actually own the rights, you might want to offer a settlement. Somewhere to the tune of 1-2% of their original offer, maybe.

Talk to a real Austrian lawyer, though.


Title: Detonating a Nuclear Device in California?

Question:
Ok, so one of the Californian city municipal code laws states that if you detonate a nuclear device i.e. a nuclear war head within city limits you will get fined $500.

Who came up with this stupid and dumb law? Can someone explain to me why is it even in a municipal code and is it actually legally enforceable could I for example build an atomic bomb and detonate it and would only be liable just for $500 (would the sentence also include the death and damage toll on the city?)

Can someone explain the reason behind this whole thing? And is this actually a serious law since its in the municipal code?

Thank you

Answer:
 > could I for example build an atomic bomb and detonate it and would only be liable just for $500

No.  Your punishment for that infraction would be $500.  You could also face criminal charges for the deaths and destruction of property that would occur.

You would also face civil liability for same.


Title: Actress Needs Help

Question:
My significant other is a actress from European decent. She was invited to film a "reality TV" show that a friend by the fake name of "Bob" is producing/directing/acting and found funding by himself. She was promised in advance by Bob to be kept in the show and paid per episode in a verbal agreement. But on the day of filming she was asked to sign a 1 page simple release form between scenes, this seems to be a standard form but my significant other does not read English and was not aware of what the writing is. She signed it with no verbal explanation of what the contents are in the document.

The filming continued in a live setting for 4 days as a pilot to find someone to fund the rest of the reality series in which my significant other would be a part of. This is all professional production with a full crew and professional equipment that I'm sure cost over $30-40k to do. With intentions of getting a network to pick it up and continue the show on television.

My significant other by the fake name of Kelly has been part of the whole process and filmed in multiple days, on the first day she had an "argument / drama" scene that was planned but unscripted and then later she had multiple followup scenes that she was also apart of all leading  to  the end of filming where they planned and twisted the plot that left us unhappy with the way that the live recording plot was twisted without her knowledge and the film began to portray her in a negative spotlight that may affect her other acting projects and her professional career.

We would like to now have some sort of voice in the production process and to be able to approve if she would be used in the footage or not, as well as where this will be distributed and to get a formal contract to be created, reviewed and signed by my significant others Attourney.

TL Dr;
Actress did a gig, producers loved it, she made a great show and was unaware of the documents she signed. Filming is done and now we want a structured agreement and say as to how she is being portrayed and where this will be distributed prior to allowing them to use the footage.

edit location Florida

Answer:
 > Filming is done and now we want a structured agreement and say as to how she is being portrayed and where this will be distributed prior to allowing them to use the footage

It's almost certainly too late for that. She signed a release, so they can likely use the footage however they see fit.

It's also worth pointing out that if she makes demands like this in the future, she's not going to get work. If she's not OK with being portrayed negatively, she needs to not take "reality" gigs. Answer #2: I work in the film industry. No entertainment company would agree to giving actors any say over the final cut. Not even big movie stars get that unless they're also producing it.

It won't hurt her career. The only things that hurt an actors career is not having enough credits or bad acting on your reel. Just put it down on a reel or resume as an "acting" credit and keep looking for more work.


Title: [NY] Friend dropped his car in my garage, that was used in hit-and-run case. Now he isn't picking up my phone calls. What should I do?

Question:
My friend came to home yesterday and asked me to keep his car in my garage for a couple of weeks as he has bought a new car and has no place to put old one. ( He lives in a small apartment which provides only 1 car parking space. )
I believed his story and allowed him to keep it in my garage as I own a large home.
Today, I read a news on TV about a hit-and-run case in my city. The car involved was the same car my friend bought here and is in my garage right at this moment.
I tried to call him 100s of times, but his phone is turned off. I even went to his place, but it was locked. I think he went underground.
What should I do with this car now? I am worrying that If I call police, they ll think that it was me who drove recklessly and caused hit-and run and seriously injured 2 persons.  Any advice?

Answer:
 You now have reason to know there was a crime committed with a car that is stored on your property.  I would think you could be held with obstruction/ accomplice unless you report.  I would call your lawyer and have him present when notifying the police..Answer #2: This may actually be the first time it's actually true that 'Oh this is my friend's car, not mine.' Call a lawyer, then call the police. You want to make sure when your friend isn't collared that he rats you out saying "oh eeegoingnow was driving my car." Answer #3: Call a criminal defense attorney ASAP.  Do not mess around with this.  If you have security cameras with footage of him dropping off the car save the footage in case you get implicated.Answer #4: Call a lawyer, don't touch car.Answer #5: Is there any damage to the car that would lead you to believe it was involved in a collision? If you call the police and tell them what you just told us they're going to focus on your friend, the registered owner, as a suspect.Answer #6: Get your own lawyer.

Get your own lawyer.

Get your own lawyer.

Get your own lawyer.

Get your own lawyer.

Then follow their advice which likely will include notifying the police.


Title: Stolen money order

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Sounds like the money was probably applied to the wrong account. Do you normally pay your ATT bill with a money order?  What account information did you put on the money order?  Call ATT and see if they can find that money order.