Title: $10,000 Retention "Bonus" or legal slavery?

Question:
My employer promised me a bonus.

I earned the bonus.

They didn't pay the bonus.

They are claiming some BS mistake BS the head office and the language in the contract that states that the bonus is not part of my compensation.

I got an offer from another company.

Current employer is offering a "retention bonus."

If I leave with 365 days, I have to pay it back.

No proration.

The amount is slightly less then they already owed me.

Question: Would they be able to legally make me pay the "Bonus" back?

Question: would they be able to send me to collections and/or garnish my paycheck?

Side question: how enforceable are non-competes? Same industry. Highly technical.

Thank you for any help. This whole mess has greatly effected my personal finance. I work 12+ hours for these people. I use that term loosely.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 If they didnt pay the first bonus, why would they pay the retention?Answer #2: >Would they be able to legally make me pay the "Bonus" back?

There is generally no reason you and your company can't enter into an agreement where they pay you for staying for some specific term and you agree to pay the money back if you leave before that term.

>would they be able to send me to collections and/or garnish my paycheck?

If there is a demonstrable agreement to repay the money, sure.  The company could retain a collection agent and/or sue you for your obligation under that agreement.  If they sue you that could ultimately lead to garnishing your paycheck.


Title: The Eritrean orthodox across the street has a consistent horn ring throughout the entire neighborhood.

Question:
I have nothing against theses people, usually they do as much as any religion with their gatherings and meetings. Every so often I’ll be waking up for work when I hear a horn being blasted, its not too loud but more like a call that rings for a few hours.

I have no idea what to do, I can’t sleep in anymore, and our dogs are going crazy. Is there no possible way to fight this?
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 City noise codes, that's about it. Answer #2: I would talk to your local police department about any noise ordinance your town has in place. If they are violating something like that, you could report it and they would be told to stop.

Or you could talk to your neighbors and see if it bothers them too. If it does, consider getting a list of names and going to talk about the horn. As long as you frame it in a nice way and dont try to alienate them, it should be a reasonable request to stop the horn, or at least limit it.


Title: Burned by a restaraunt

Question:
Hi everyone, I had a unique situation occur this weekend and I'd love your input on my current circumstances.

This past Saturday I was at a graduation party for my close friend that was being held at and catered by a popular high end Italian restaraunt. When I was walking to the bathroom a waitress dropped whatever liquid was being used to heat underneath the catered food..Needless to say my ankle caught on fire and I received 2nd degree burns.

After heading to urgent care and then the burn specialist - I now have to take a week off of work..for a 23 year old living somewhat modestly, that hurts me financially. The restaraunt offered to pay the medical bills and I plan to take them up on that.

Is it immoral or in bad taste to sue for compensation? I genuinely don't know, which is why I ask. I've asked a few close friends and I've gotten polarized answers: "Of course!" and "Hell no!", basically.

This is the worst injury I've ever had and the pain is intense, not to mention the medical bills and missing work which could ultimately hurt my brand new career that I began less than a year ago.

What are your thoughts? What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Answer:
 >Is it immoral or in bad taste to sue for compensation?

This is exactly the reason why businesses carry insurance. You needn't feel bad about seeking compensation for your injuries. Answer #2: You should be entitled to compensation for all your damages including medical bills, lost wages, therapy/plastic surgery, and suffering. You should not feel afraid to demand being made whole.

The business has insurance for this very reason. Answer #3: You should probably consult a personal injury attorney.

I have a friend who got 2nd degree burns from a pot of coffee being spilled down her back when a waitress dropped it. It was pretty bad, she will have scarring. She had health insurance so her bills were paid but the restaurant paid out $36K to her (her attorney took 1/3). It took a long time to get the money though, I think that kind of thing moves pretty slowly, maybe a year?


Title: Received a letter from US Customs and Border Protection

Question: I am worried about a letter I received after ordering from an online pharmacy. Instead of getting my package I got a letter from US Customs and Border Protection telling me my package was "interdicted". What next? The letter indicated that was the end of the issue but is this really the case? Will my name likely go on some kind of database for future use and make it more likely my post will be inspected?

Answer:
 Yes. Also, if you have Nexus or Global Entry, expect to have your status in both those programs terminated. Answer #2: Probably. Dont do anything illegal.Answer #3: Classic love letter. 99% chance you're fine. If you ordered what I'm guessing you ordered you just got unlucky to be caught by customs.

Ordering drugs from outside the country is risky business even if it's totally legal; customs might get a bug up their butt.


Title: Threats to park my car in handicapped tow zone

Question:
In Maryland. A few months ago my husband and I let his 16 year old daughter start using a car (Nissan Versa) of ours. It is still registered to me,  she is an insured driver. She lives with her mother (husbands ex wife) most of the time and  the daughter has been driving the car exclusively and keeping it at her mothers’ house since February 2019.

Husband received threatening texts from his ex yesterday saying if he did not give her more $$ for car repairs, she will park the car in Baltimore in a handicapped tow zone and abandon it there. We are traveling out of the country for the next 10 days (which she knows) and will not be in the state/country to deal with this if she follows through. Thoughts on what we can do preemptively?  Or what will happen if she does this and we can do anything about it until 2 weeks after she does the deed?

Answer:
 Take the car back from the daughter with a calm explanation why you're taking it back.

And **save that text**! That was an absolutely boneheaded text for the ex to send.Answer #2: Nice. That's extortion. Hang onto the text, and take the car away.Answer #3: One option is to just agree\*.  Say something like, "Ok! We will be back in ten days and can work this out."  \*Note:  Agreements made under threats to do something unlawful are not generally enforceable. And if your "agreement" is vague (as above) the position you take when you get back is, "Yep, daughter can only use car when she is with us, etc."Answer #4: Can you preemptively have your car towed somewhere? You'll have to pay storage fees but you won't get a ticket.


Title: Is it illegal to run from the cops if you haven’t broken a low

Question: If, for example, a new york police officer were to think you were suspicious looking, so they yell “Stop!” and point at you. If you run (but otherwise have done nothing wrong at all), is that illegal?

Answer:
 Unprovoked flight can be used as one piece of reasonable suspicion to justify a detention.  So they can probably chase you to see why you ran.

Note that in many places, if the officer says "stop" and then you run, you're now failing to comply with a lawful order and you *have* broken the law.


Title: Chargeback American Airlines for missed flight?

Question:
Hello,

I had a flight from ORD (nonrefundable, economy) in which I showed up 1.5 hours prior to the flight, per the contract of carriage recommendation ([https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.jsp](https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.jsp) follow link check-in times) under . I waited in the check-in line (NOT the security line, the check-in line) for over an hour and a half and subsequently missed my flight. I was prohibited from checking in online due to traveling with an animal. I requested a refund through their website but received no response.

I feel that since I followed the outlined recommendation, and the airline failed to accommodate me by their own policy -- I am entitled to a refund. My damages (PTO, uber to and from airport) grossly exceed the value of the ticket.

Am I thinking totally outside of the realm on reasonableness on this? If so, how many hours of standing in a check-in line is the degree of reasonableness? Are there any negative consequences to charging this back?

All best,

nowh

Answer: What happened at the airport when you asked to be put on the next flight?


Title: I (29f) stopped for gas; older female customer posts public video of me with the caption warning locals that I am a thief, "please share."

Question:
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Topic:
Douche

Answer: Call the police department in that area. Explain that this woman, who was not an employee, accused you of stealing and the cashier 100% did not agree. Tell them she put a post up and you want a report to seek damaged for liable.


Title: [FL] Trashy neighbor keeps loitering on my property

Question:
I’ve been dealing with this neighbor for about a month and I seem to be at a loss what to do.

I live in a row of houses with my house being the first in the row. My neighbors are a quiet elderly couple who only speak creole. They have an adult daughter that everyone in the neighborhood considered “troubled” and lately she’s been making my life difficult to say the least. She will loiter even goes as far as to lay down on my front yard while smoking weed. Have her friends hang out right behind our house while smoking weed and drinking. We have caught them checking if our backyard fence door is open. And has had the cops called on them on at least two occasions.

I am a student and employed so I’m gone most days, all day. I have my mother living with me. She’s 70 with mobility issues and speaks little English. She’s alone for some parts of the day. I can’t help but be worried for her. Also because the windows in my house are pretty large, my mom sees her and gets worked up. I’ve tried asking her to stop but she’ll just start again in a day or two.

I have nothing against pot smokers. But I do have a problem when it’s still illegal in my state and you’re doing it on my property and freaking out my poor mom. Also is this considered trespassing? Even though our houses are in a row it’s pretty clear where our property lines are. And she’s not even hanging out on the side nearest to her house. She’s on the side furthest from her house.

Why can I do at this point? Should I start collecting evidence? Video tape her? Get the police involved?

Answer: You can contact the police and report the trespassing and drug use.


Title: [CA] Roommates/Landlord think they have standing to try to kick me off lease.

Question:
Starting in August, I signed a 1 year lease with 3 other roommates. Since then, the three other roommates and I have had a falling out of sorts. They're essentially upset that I drink alcohol (i'm over 21) and a few times have drank too much. By drink too much I mean that I fell asleep early in the night (like 9 PM) and according to them it makes them "uncomfortable". It's also worth mentioning that the landlord is related to one of my roommates so I believe that is why he is "on their side".

I want to make clear that I absolutely never became violent, hostile, angry, or anything during these periods. To be completely honest, they're mostly angry that I lied about drinking a few times. I'm not excusing that I lied about drinking or anything, but I think they're extremely overreacting.

They tried to get me to voluntarily sign a document releasing me from the lease and I have not done so yet. Aside from these few instances, I have never caused any issues or problems and always paid my rent on time. When I asked them about it, they think that they can make a case that I can legally be evicted because I lied about drinking a few times and when I went overboard a few times it made them "uncomfortable".

From what I understand about California law, it doesn't seem like they or the landlord can make any case against me. I didn't break anything stated in the lease agreement and I know that I never harmed anyone or became hostile in any way. It seems like they would try to evict me under the "nuisance" clause in CA housing law, but I don't think this applied to me. Do they have some type of case, or should I fight them on this?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 If you want to get out of there (hostile roommates) then it's a great chance to drop all legal liability and be taken off the lease. Obviously you need to arrange a new living situation so it's a hassle but if they are shitty enough then having them release you from all liability to move out isn't a terrible idea.

But the decision is on you. You can stay. You can go. You can go in 1 month. You can demand that they pay "relocation fees" or whatever you want to call it. Obviously if you leave it needs to be agreed upon and put in writing.

And there is nothing wrong with you drinking in peace in your apartment.


Title: Can an anonymous tip be exposed?

Question: (US, VA) I live in Charlottesville near UVA, and I know of several individuals who were partying and smoking weed in my apartment complex. I couldn't find the tip hotline for the local police, so I just sent it to the UVA hotline (anonymously online) and told them to pass it along to the local police. Is there any possible chance my neighbors could figure out it was me who submitted the tip, including through all legal means? Is it even likely that my neighbors will get in trouble?

Answer: So people were partying and smoking weed on Saturday night at an apartment complex by a university.  Yeah, cops are going to going to spend a lot of time investigating this . . .


Title: Neighbor in apartment complex neglecting/abusing cat

Question:
Over the past two months I've heard meowing from a young cat early in the morning.  I live in an apartment complex where cats "are not allowed".  Just about every tenant has one except for me (gf is allergic.)  So this morning as I'm going out to move my car I hear this meowing again quite loudly coming from the connecting back porch of our apartments.
Turns out one of the tenants has left their young un-neutered male cat in-between their back-door and the outside screen.  I'm thinking how did this happen they must have accidentally gotten it in there.  The space between the door and screen is so tight the cat can't even stand, it's been holding itself up pressed against the screen all night.  But it gets worse, another neighbor comes out and tells me they've been doing this to the cat repeatedly, he's called animal control and they've said there's nothing they can do about it.  Landlord has given a similar answer.  He knocks on the door of the tenant to get them to let the cat in but there's no answer.
We opened the screen so the cat could stand, it started meowing and purring rubbing against our legs. (the neighbor has even been putting out food for the cat on his back porch) when I came back from moving the car the cat was gone.
What could we do to stop this tenant from doing this?  I'm pretty much hoping the cat gets picked up and taken to a shelter.  He's a young cat and seems really sweet, I'm sure a good family would end up taking him in.  It wouldn't be hard to find a better home than he has now.
I've seen really helpful responses in this sub before, what would you recommend we do?
Edit: I am located in LA County California

Answer: Generally calling the police is the right thing to do in this case. In the US at least, they are obligated to investigate animal cruelty, and will dispatch animal control and an officer. I actually had to do this recently with a neighbor who has been keeping their dog in the garage during the summer.


Title: [Ohio]: Contractor ran off with money 4 years ago. I just found him under another company name and want to get money back.

Question:
I needed roofing work done, went to use the contractor that performed the roofing work on a neighbor where I approved of the workers who worked their tails off, cleaned up everything after they were done, were respectful of the neighbors, quick to do the work, etc. I picked out my shingles, worked out details and signed a contract to have the work done, and paid in advance.

Yes, I know that was stupid. Regardless, I did some searching recently to track him down and go from there. What I found was amazing to me.

* He has been doing this for the past several months.
* He is operating under another company name.
* He is threatening people with all kinds of legal actions for libel/slander.

I just want my money back so that I can pay someone local, known to the community, and that can fix my roof. I am now subject to a leaky roof after all this time, I'm developing mold in my attic, and the water now comes through my ceiling. I can deal with the drywall inside the house, but I'm no condition to replace decking, shingles, or do the roofing work.

Small Claims is too small a $$ amount to go after, as this was $6,000. A police report was filed. A detective made a report, visited the contractor, and though there is more, the detective originally told me to just accept the loss. I can't do that with water coming through my ceiling. What recourse do I have, if any, where I may be able to get that money back without losing half or more to an attorney?

Thanks for reading.

Answer: Go explain the situation to an attorney and see what sort of plan the two of you can come up with for funding the lawsuit.Answer #2: ask for attorney's fees on top of the 6 grand


Title: (AZ) live-in land lord allowing non resident open access and set of keys, regardless of who is home.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Absent an agreement to the contrary, you owe thirty days notice and thus at least thirty days rent upon lease termination.

Because you don't have sole dominion over the property, you have very little ability to determine who else lives there and what is done.  If the landlord gave you what you were promised(your room, access to common areas, et cetera) then he's good.


Title: On one year driving probation and got a ticket for parking at a local town park by being a non resident. No sign. Will this hurt me?

Question:
This is in Connecticut.

So a year ago I got into an accident and they allowed me to go on driving probation for a full year. The contract states:

No driving unless licensed, registered, and insured, obey laws, no new arrests.

I've been great this year, but then I went to another town and parked in their rear parking lot. There was no sign limiting the parking lot to only residential towns people. I came back and it had a $25 ticket. I was furious. This was around August of 2014. Will this break the probation?

I just went on the parks and rec site of my town and lo and behold, it states that "As of May 15, 2015, any Park Visitor vehicle not having a displayed Vehicle Parking sticker will be subject to a $25 violation."

Can I make a case to the judge (if it's brought up) that I received this fine before their website showed this?

If I get slammed, I'll have to pay a ton in fines for my initial accident, which would mean I couldn't go to welding school. I'm paying for my education out of pocket since Fasfa won't cover unaccredited course.

EDIT:

Judge dropped all the charges. Thanks guys!

Please offer any advice. Thank you.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 Will this break the probation?

Probably not.

Can I make a case to the judge (if it's brought up) that I received this fine before their website showed this?

Your case is that there was no sign at the lot.  I'm a nonresident of your town, and there's no fucking way I'm going to bother reading the town website if I'm just driving through.  No posted sign = no notice = no legal violation.


Title: [PA] - Extortion?

Question:
Hi. I just got out of a terribly abusive relationship, and I want to make it clear to my abuser that I will not tolerate it anymore. Specifically, the rumors, lies, gaslighting, etc... She has no conscience, so instead of making any sort of appeal to sympathy or logic, I have gathered indisputable proof of what she was doing. I have saved every e-mail we exchanged since 2004, and it paints a pretty awful picture. She has also done this exact same thing to at least 3 other people, 1 of whom had his life derailed shortly thereafter.

I want nothing more to do with her. I have no interest in exposing her out of spite. That's something she would do. I do, however, want to make it clear that I will do what I have to do to defend my reputation, including providing proof to demonstrate that she, actually, was the abuser.

This, to me, sounds like "don't do something illegal, and I won't do something legal," but still, is there a hint of blackmail here? I'm not asking her to do anything other than abide by the rules of our divorce agreement. I'm simply informing her of what I will do should her bullshit continue.

Thoughts?

Answer:
 Don't talk to her.  Don't interact with her.  Don't plan on what you will do when she does something.  Go live your life.

If you desperately feel the need to communicate to her, let her know through mutual friends that she should not talk about you, or fling any accusations.  And THEN go live your life.


Title: Sharing a subscription membership with a look-a-like sibling. [CA]

Question:
Me and my brother look physically similar enough to fool most people, so we wanted to use that to our advantage. We split the cost of a membership and each say that we are the account holder.

Is this illegal? Would we get jailtime or fined? Or would our membership simply get cancelled?
Topic:
Contracts

Answer: It's fraud and theft of services, you can be sued for doing this as well as criminally charged depending on what exactly you're up to.


Title: Game Discriminating Religion (Can I sue them?)

Question:
Hello,
There is this online game.
It is basically a tank game where you can move and shoot.

There is a map called Iran there, out of all the buildings they can create, they chose to put a Masjid (Mosque), which is a Holy place for the Muslims.

Now multiple people have asked them to remove it, both non Muslims and Muslims have agreed with the idea but the developers arrogantly rejected this for such petty reasons.

It is a duty upon every Muslim to stand up for Justice.

It is an insult to us, extremely insulting for them to place such a Holy place in that kind of game (or any game of that matter).

We do not care about what other religions say or what their believers would do if the same happened to them; our religion is different therefore we have different beliefs and Justice is something that we can never abandon as well as we do not tolerate or approve of placing Masjids in such games (or any games).

Now two of the insulting things would be that:
a) players are able to get over the Masjid with their tank which is insulting
 [ some arrogant people have harassed by posting pictures on the forums doing that while purposefully adding arrogant remarks / comments ]

b) tanks able to shoot the Masjid (we do not care if it is on accident or purpose)
[ again some people have harassed and posted pictures of doing that while adding insulting comments ]

Now there are obviously more things that are insulting to us by those people, we only mentioned some which is above, a little more would be  disrespect, injustice, desecration, sacrilege and many others.

Can you please check if we can sue them for this harassment and in what country and how can we sue them, and if we have a strong position?
( I do not live in the United States)

I do not know how to sue nor have I sued anything or anyone, however I would love to sue this game for such injustice not only to Muslims; so please walk me through as I am a newbie in those things.

If I cannot sue them, then tell me other methods to deal with this injustice not only to Muslims.

It is a duty for all people regardless of their background to stand against injustice, discrimination, harassment, disrespect and sacrilege.
Thank you kindly.

Answer:
 You have no legal recourse in the united states.  You might be able to take legal action in a country without freedom of speech. Answer #2: So, you're getting upset about a pretend tank destroying a pretend mosque? Answer #3: This doesn't sound like harassment.

You do not have a right to not be offended. You can choose to not play the game.Answer #4: This is a game you *choose* to play? Well, you can certainly choose to not play it in the future.


Title: Can I be fired for having visible tattoos that were covered by sleeves during time of hire?

Question:
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 Yes.

Absent an employment contract to the contrary, of course.


Title: Family member put renters in my house

Question: My grandpa left a house and 100 acres to me when he died. The only stipulation is that his girlfriend has a life estate there. She has decided to move to Texas, and she claims that she doesn't have the money to pay the bills anymore. In the will, it says that I'm not allowed to take out any loans against, or sell the property until I'm 25, but it doesn't seem right that she has moved away, and is renting the house out without my permission. She has also sold a truck and tractor while the will says that nothing is supposed to leave the property. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: You would be well served by taking the will and any documentation you have to a lawyer.  The sale of the truck and tractor alone probably push you over small claims limit.  You'll probably want an estate lawyer. If you're not sure, call the bar association in your state and explain the situation; ask them for recommendations.  Answer #2: If she has a life estate in the property, she can rent it as she pleases, and you probably have no right to possession. The truck and tractor are separate property, not fixtures. Their ownership should have been explained in the will. Answer #3: Op should see a lawyer; GF has life estate, but OP can sell or borrow against the property when they turn 25? How does that work?Answer #4: When you talk to the attorney, ask who is responsible for property taxes and upkeep.  Ask about your right to inspect the property from time to time to make sure that she is maintaining it.  You might get better, more specific advice if we knew which state the property was in.


Title: Purchased $5k used car from dealer, engine failed on way home. Any possible recourse?

Question:
Vermont, USA:

SO and I have been dealing with a lot of life stress and one of the issues was getting him his first car.  We'd gone to a lot of dealers and had a basic plan to get a local car and have it inspected by my mechanic.

Fast forward a couple months of shopping around and i'm drained and the stress of putting in input/opinions was not helping the relationship.  I buckled and let him do whatever he wanted (his money, his car.)

He ended up buying a car from a dealer around 2 hrs drive away.  Signed 'as is' but inspected only last month.

About 70 miles home, the engine light came on and the car shortly shut off.  We had it towed to two mechanics who both refused to charge us for their diagnosis because they felt so bad that we were "bamboozled" into buying a car with such clear engine issues that it was guaranteed to fail.

They both said we should file in small claims court, which is up to 5000 (we paid around 5500 after T.T. and R.) but... after signing an 'as is' paper, is there any point?  Is there any legal claim to filing against them for selling us something that didn't even make it home?

I had the car towed back to the dealer, after the two mechanics, via my AAA benefits.  The dealer initially said he'd take a look and see if he could maybe do anything with the engine himself.

However, we had contacted the state/attorney general to see if we were protected under anything similar to the lemon-laws (but for a used car) and in the process, the state decided to send someone to the dealership to ask around about their inspections (they inspected that vehicle themselves last month.)

Now the dealer is saying he has to protect himself and communication has become short.

I'm just really lost right now.  Do i get the car towed back here and buy a new engine out of pocket,  file the small claim, try to plead for more help from the cranky dealer who doesn't want to?

EDIT:  I should probably mention that the engine is, based on my memory of talking with these mechanics but knowing nothing about cars: "in the process of seizing up from any number of possible issues including horribly damaged head gaskets and large amounts of engine coolant leaking into the oil."

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Answer:
 If you can prove that the dealership hid or misrepresented material facts about the condition of the car, then you may have something to talk about. If the dealer simply sold you a car that was near failure, you may not in fact have any recourse.

Tactically, though it's obviously too late in this case, you might usually wait to see what the reaction is before you contact a regulatory agency. One of the things you're hoping for is the dealership decide helping you is easier than dealing with the Office of the Attorney General. You've taken that thought off the table to a sort of reasonably expected effect.


Title: Could a business get in trouble for making people work in ‘water’ from a sewage line?

Question:
Like if it burst but they made people clean it up but didn’t tell them that’s what it was. And people walked through it all day whilst it was being dried up.

Are there any legal ramifications here?

Answer: Yes. This would be several OSHA violations for an unsafe work environment.


Title: got beaten up at at party and need advice

Question:
so yeah i was partying at a friends house party and some guest from his village came, brought some beer and wanted to party with us. everything was fine until , around one hour later, all the people i knew went in his room upstairs. i still searched my friend and stepped outside. where the other guys were and asked them where my friend was.

they asked me if im in highschool and after awhile i admitted that i am. so one guy punched me rly hard in the face and my glasses went flying like 5 meters.

i was rly pissed off cause i didnt see it coming and insulted him as a son of a bitch and punched him hard in the face back.

then 5 of his friends came, threw me to the ground and kept punching me in the back of my head and my chest and also kicked me. after like 2 minutes and atleast 10 punches to my head i could free myself and went back inside while they kept insulting me.

when i was alone in a room, i had the headache of death and was about to throw up because it hurt so much. after 15 minutes he came and kept saying sorry like 10 times, took all the blame on himself and begged me to not call the police on him.

i didnt know that guy and most of his friends before this night.
so yeah ive got the question what should i do now? should i go to the police? should i tell my parents?
one day later now my head still hurts a bit and my neck hurts rly hard.
any advice is appreciated

im from germany m/17 so sorry for my grammar.
i swear im not skipping any details. i still dont rly knwo why he punched me.

TL;DR: was at a party and got punched in the head for being in highschool. punched him back and like 5 ppl threw me to the ground and keot punching and kicking me.
got a mild concussion and am unsure what to do now

Edit: so yeah i talked to my parents and my Mom urges Me to go to the Police, but Well See.

Thank you for your advice and I ll make a doctor appointment tomorrow.

I just never thought this could happen to me as im a pretty tall and  athletic Guy.  So my ego feels kinda shattered to pieces right now...

Answer: You should talk to your parents and decide what to do from there.


Title: [US ME] I have one week left on my two week notice and just had an accident at work eligible for worker's comp... Should I be rescinding my resignation to ensure I receive all relevant benefits?

Question:
Literally at the ER right now pending an x-ray. I slammed my thumb in my boss' car door in the parking lot at work. May be broken, not sure yet. Hurts like a bitch and may need treatment of some sort.

Naturally this happens one week into my two weeks notice as I am leaving the company for another job. Should I be concerned about the timing of this and whether I'll receive full benefits? I don't expect to miss much work in the first place.

Answer: No the claim won't be affected by you leaving your employment. You also may get fired fyi: that won't affect it either.


Title: MD-What if my tenants want to get into the leased space after their notice?

Question:
I have tenants renting rooms in my house who gave their one month notice that they will be gone by the 29th of April. We agreed in writing (text message) that their last day will be April 29th, and they are paying a prorated amount of 29 days worth of their normal rental amount.

Since they are not paying the full month and stated they will be out by the 29th, I plan to change the locks at exactly 12am on April 30. I told them if they need to come back into the premises after the 29th they will need to pay for the extra day/days. They claim that I am not legally allowed to change the locks and have to let them in even though they aren't paying for that last day.
Who is correct in this situation?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 If the haven’t turned possession of the unit back you (having given notice, removed their items and turned in their keys) they remain tenants and changing the locks would be an illegal eviction.

They should pay rent for all the days they and/or their stuff is there.

Tell them you will only prorate the rent if they fully vacate and if they are holdovers into the next rental period they will owe May rent. Answer #2: They are.  You have to evict them if they haven't turned over possession.  Changing the locks would be an illegal eviction and subject you to civil liability.


Title: Can dashcam footage be used to give someone a traffic violation? (Virginia, USA)

Question:
As someone with a dashcam in my car, you can imagine I capture people breaking traffic laws all the time. I never even thought of actually getting people in trouble using it until an incident earlier today.

For some background, there is one specific hill in my area that is known for being incredibly dangerous. The road is super thin, and the hill is steep enough that you have absolutely no idea if anyone is on the other side until you reach the top. There's an accident there almost every week, and the side of the road is filled with crosses dedicated to those who have died there. Many in our area have petitioned to get the road widened, but to no avail.

This morning, I was about to go over the hill, when a car comes hurtling over going at least 60mph (the speed limit is 30) on THE COMPLETE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. If I had reached the hill 2 seconds later we would have crashed head on, and as I was driving a small sedan I would have most likely died. It wasn't like they were just a little over the line either, the car wasn't even touching the middle line because of how far over it is.

Whoever that is should not be able to drive. They do not have the judgement or consideration for other people. After this happened I just sat in my car shocked, realizing that I almost died at 18 as the result of some complete dumbass.

I have it on camera, and the license plate is easily identifiable. Is there anything I can do? I know the police probably wouldn't do anything if it was a minor issue, but this idiot is going to kill someone.

Answer: Regardless of whether the police will or won't do anything about it, that should not deter you from informing the police and providing them footage of it happening.


Title: Dealership trying to get out of contract. British Columbia, Canada

Question:
Hello,

On Friday March 10, 2017 I took my Alberta registered car to a BMW in Kelowna to sell to them. I was just trying to get rid of debt. Not purchasing. They knew this. The Used Sales Manager came out with his flashlight, and made notes of the seals that needed to be changed and the tire depth..etc.

He then gave me an offer. I wasn't sure about the offer, it was too low. We went back and forth, he talked to the General Manager and said he would go up another $500. This was enough. I accepted. My lien amount on the car was $16199 and they paid $15500 so I paid on debit the remaining owing on the lien to the dealership (have receipt).

I left the vehicle there keys and all, and took insurance off. On Monday when I returned to Edmonton, I got a call and I should have wrote his name down, but I think it was a business manager. Anyway, he said, they are not going to pay out my lien anymore because I didn't tell them the fenders were rolled (to fit bigger wheels) and this will cost thousands to repair. I can swear on an affidavit I didn't know the fenders were rolled as I bought used and never looked, as I drove it maybe 5k kms in the time I owned it (2 years).

They said they would get a body shop to estimate the repair and maybe we could split it, I neither disagreed nor agreed and hung up so as not to say anything on recorded phone agreeing to anything. Because I absolutely DO NOT agree. They signed a paper contract with me saying they are purchasing the car, the sales manager looked at it and agreed to it, I didn't hide anything..etc.

I called VSA of BC and BMW Canada, both of which don't give half a s***.

I'm on my way to getting a lawyer, but no one has responded to me yet in Kelowna, and it has to be a BC lawyer, because that's where the deal was and I'm out of options. I'm paying for a car loan for a car I don't own or have anymore. So this is really really stupid now. They said the sales manager who looked at it is in training for the week. Maybe that's why they are trying to get out of it. I don't know. There was literally nothing wrong with the car. Maintenance was all done 100%.

Please tell me what I can do moving forward.

Thanks!

Answer:
 I work at a BMW dealership in the states. So I do not know how this holds up in Canada. In the states, if you both sighed, that's binding.

It was their job to do a thorough check before offering you anything on the vehicle. A lot of dealerships do a quick once over, and that's it, which it sounds like that's what they did. You both signed, the deal is done. You did not go out of your way to hide anything, you gave them the car to check, it's their own fault for not noticing. I have seen this happen before, managers will call and try to scare a customer into coming back and resigning paperwork they messed up. A lot of times it works, because people don't know any better. Stick to your guns, you have a legal contract.

Also, dealerships always pay WAY below what a car is actually worth. It's always best to try and sell your car yourself before turning it in to a dealer.


Title: I think my school, before closing, forged a promissory note under my name

Question:
Without giving too much personal information, I'll describe what's happening the best I can. Please bare with me...

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To give you some background: On September 6th 2016, ITT Technical Institute shut their doors permanently, stranding thousands of students with loans and half done degrees. I was one of those students. I was there for around a year and some months for my associates. Luckily, all my loans were taken care of through the G.I. Bill so I didn't pay too much attention to the legal things about loan forgiveness and such. Within a few weeks I found another school willing to scoop me back up on my feet to continue things with my degree.

Fast forward to recently and I am graduating from school with my Bachelors. Once graduated, I received a letter in the mail from the U.S. department of education stating I have money for a loan that I owe back in June 2016 and can start payments coming up soon. At first, I thought it was a scam and ignored it. Then I received another follow up stating my first payments are due soon, and what to expect.

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Some notable things:

\- I had full coverage through the VA the entire time through school of my Associates and Bachelors.

\- As far as I understand, the VA takes care of most, if not all, financial information and paperwork.

\- I don't remember signing a single document by hand except for the initial FAFSA sheet which was sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs for approval when applying for the school.

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After making tons of phone calls to track down the right people to talk to, I finally came across the right people through the VA to figure out what in the world I need to do to figure out why they are requesting money. They mentioned that according to their files they had, it shows ITT requested the loan and then when they closed their doors, marked me down as never showing up to class. Interestingly enough, they also have a letter head to ITT stating that they have proof that I never showed up to class because they shut their doors. It was noted that they marked it down as a did not attend, and ITT owes the money back of a much larger, significant amount that the original loan was being requested for. I was then very confused as that wasn't even close to the amount the department of education was requesting. She then sent me the letter head in the mail and told me to call the department of education to see what that money is coming from.

I then called them and was informed to fill out a packet that I will receive in the mail within 10 business days to submit for a school closure and (I guess?) loan forgiveness. I informed her that I am very confused because this should have all been taken care of through the VA and I never requested another loan from anywhere else. She then instructed me to login to the student loan portal and check on something called a Master Promissory Note. If that signature is mine, I must have signed it at one point. If it is different then my signature, this loan can be marked as Fraud instead of school closure.

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So, I logged onto the student loans website and there were 2 sheets on file for me through my entire 1 year and some months of school with ITT Tech. 1 was the promissory note that was filed on January 2016. The signature line was my TYPED full name and not a written signature. The 2nd sheet was information on the promissory note and, I'm assuming, what was being agreed to be paid. Both have the same date. I did not have any other information on file under my account. The 2nd sheet had 3 amounts between set dates. The first amount was before school closure. The other two amounts were after school closure. The after closure amounts equaled exactly to what the department of education is wanting me to pay back which answered that question.

This is currently where I am sitting right now and was hoping for some advice on how to approach my follow up with the Department of Education at this point. They mentioned they can mark it down as either Fraud or School Closure and I want to make sure I say the right things before this gets sent off for god knows how long for "approval".

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If this all seems jumbled or terms are incorrect, I apologize as I never handled any of the financials through my entire education. The VA took care of all of that. I'll also mention this happened in the US and the state of Tennessee.
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 [http://studentveterans.org](http://studentveterans.org) may be a good starting point as they often aggregate claims like this by student veterans.

You can also have someone from, for example, [https://www.legion.org](https://www.legion.org) help you write out a claim. If you use an attorney early in a VA process, you loose a presumption in favor of missing issues, so it is a good idea to file an initial claim with a Veterans Services Advocate instead of an attorney. (This does not mean don't get advice here, but if you file through the agency - use an advocate early on).Answer #2: Fun fact!  A school closing is one of the few scenarios when [Federal loans can be discharged](https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school).  Like any other debts, do not promise to pay a damn thing, and send a certified letter demanding a verification of the debt.

 No loans could have been digitally signed without having access to your private pin, which presumably only you would know.  Could the school have managed to bypass each security measure necessary to digitally sign a loan in your name?  Almost certainly not.  This is kinda lucky, because it means that there is likely very traceable evidence of fraud or absolutely no evidence that the loan even exists.  In either case, you don't actually owe the money... Which again you don't owe because it is fraud.

Also, basically every state has an association of lawyers who are willing to jump down the throat of anyone who dares try to defraud a vet.  Google your state, find one, and get some help.  Maybe even for free.


Title: PayPal screws me again.. what are my options now

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Stop using Paypal because they always side with buyer complaints?Answer #2: This post is 99 percent useless rambling and 1 percent information.  If you want real answers, please edit out all the emotion, whining, and reasons why you need the money right now.  Your city being a disaster site is also droppable.  It's all irrelevant.

Simply include the facts of what happened, including the explanations/details you were given when you talked to PayPal.


Title: Dog contracted pink eye while house sitting (NC)

Question:
North Carolina

TL;DR: After house and dog sitting, my dog contracted pink eye and $80 vet bill ($80 more for another dog in my house who has now also contracted it). The homeowner is a civil trial defense partner with his own firm and 25 plus years of experience. What is a realistic course of action?

I spent the last week and a half house and dog sitting for an old law partner. Got home and found out my dog contracted pink eye while we were there.

When I first arrived to house sit, I distinctly recall noticing "green goop" on the eyes of the dog at the house, but assumed it was harmless irritation. I noticed the goop most days I was there, wiped it off many times, and it always came back. I have dog sat for this family in the past and don't recall noticing this the last time. I have since returned to my place and have noticed symptoms in my dog and now a few days later, also in my boyfriend's dog. Vet confirmed pink eye in both pets.

I will be paid $350 for house sitting (check is in the mail), but now both me and bf have paid $160 total in vet expenses, bringing the total realized profits to $190. Note that the partner was fully aware my dog would be staying at the house the entire time, and I vaguely recall mentioning that another dog lives at my house. However, I have not discussed it with him yet so I cannot comment on what he knew/ should have known about his dog's condition.

Misc. Personality information:
My old partner is a civil defense attorney with his own firm and 25 years of trial experience. I was an associate for a year after clerking for the firm for a year. In my experience he is a money-hungry person: He once billed me $780 for dental insurance reimbursement to the firm for the 6 weeks I took off to study for the bar... without first asking me if it was an expense I wanted to take on or cancel while I was on leave. I didn't fight this bc he was my boss and the cost/benefit analysis of the pending associate job offer. Just an example of how he has treated me in the past.

What, if any, action do you suggest?

A. I planned to write a letter asking him to cover my vet bill, but am concerned he might turn around and withhold the cost of his vet bill from my pay and blame the issue on my dog.

B. Boyfriend has requested I ask to cover both bills. Legally, there's definitely a "forseeable consequences" issue here, given we even make it past the liability stage.

C. Other lawyers say I don't have legal grounds to complain and, given his job, I should let it go.

I work in criminal law in another county now and am transferring to a new position roughly 4 hours away, so I am not concerned about future work with him or reputation issues with the bar I actively work with.

As attorneys and human beings, what is a reasonable response in your mind and what are my legal options?

Answer:
 You were caring for his dog.  You did not take his dog to the vet when you noticed the green goop.  You did not contact him and ask him if he knew about it.  And, presumably, still, you have not contacted him to let him know that he should get his dog treated.

I don't think that this is a bear you should poke.  Especially not a money hunger civil defense attorney with 25 years of trial experience.  He'll eat you alive on this one.


Title: My sister's ex-boyfriend is being criminally investigated in Wisconsin. Is my sister in trouble (info inside)?

Question:
My sister's ex-boyfriend is in jail in Wisconsin for burglary and is being investigated for another crime (also burglary).

My sister is in no part connected to these crimes, even as a witness.

My sister lives and works in Illinois and has been contacted by a deputy that is on the case of her ex-boyfriend. She doesn't pickup his phone calls, but he left a voice mail saying if she doesn't talk with him, he will come down to her job (in Illinois).

Is my sister obligated to talk with the deputy, does she need to get an attorney?

Answer: She does not necessarily need an attorney now but it wouldn't be a bad idea to have the phone number to a few close by. She is not obligated to (and she absolutely shouldn't) answer any questions without an attorney present. We have no way to know if she is being investigated or to what degree she is being investigated.


Title: Property management wants to put packages in my apartment

Question: Last night management put flyers out that they will now deliver packages INSIDE everyones apartments.  Until today, packages were delivered to the office downstairs, signed for, and a slip was left in our mailbox to pick it up.  This morning someone knocks on my door with my package.  I asked him what he would have done if I didnt answer-and he said he would of just came in! -CT

Answer:
 Personally, I would love if my apartment complex did this. It's such a hassle to drag myself to the leasing office (usually on my lunch break) and wait until someone gets off the phone and can get my package.

If you really don't like this, you can just ask them if there's some way around this. Does your lease say anything about notice being required to enter the apartment?Answer #2: Can you have your packages delivered to your place of work instead? You can probably fight this under a lease clause requiring 24 hours notice to enter the apartment, but having your shit delivered to work would probably keep the drama levels down between you and the management company, so they don't end up dicking you around on security deposits, or refuse to renew your lease, because they find you to be difficult.


Title: [OH] I thought my dog with separation anxiety would be happier running a quick errand with me--now I have a court date to face an animal cruelty complaint.

Question:
First and foremost, I made a mistake--I was dumb.  I love my dog and am often accused of pampering him.  He's been by my side for the vast majority of the 9 years and I would literally do anything for him.  One of the reasons I even bought my house was because I wanted him to have a yard.

He has separation anxiety and is much happier/less stressed when he gets to wait in the car than rather than being left at home.  So, when the weather allows it and the errands aren't too long, I like to take him with me.  Today I had one in-and-out errand I expected to take 5 minutes at *most*, and decided to let him come without realizing the temperature.

For the first time ever that I can remember, I somehow accidentally left only one window down.  The a/c had been running, and the car was cool when I left.  After what I thought couldn't have been more than 5 minutes, an announcement came over the store's intercom saying a person had called the police about a dog in a car, so I put my stuff down and hurried outside.  The person who made the call was waiting by my car and was rather confrontational, the cops showed up, the caller filed a complaint, and I have a court date next week for a cruelty to animals charge.

Other details:

- I texted a friend from inside my house at 4:49pm.  If I left my car before 5:00pm I would be *extremely* surprised.

- the "offense time" listed is 5:01pm.

- the witness said he looked "in distress", and "lethargic", but he in no way looked or acted any differently to somebody who knows him.

- I did not leave water because 1.) he has never drank when I have left water before and 2.) I didn't expect to leave him for more than 5 minutes.

I'm distraught, this doesn't feel real, and I don't know what I need to do or what to expect.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: It's a misdemeanor citation

Answer:
 Dog Law specialist here.

What was the temperature there at the time? Answer #2: You can explain it to the Judge. Or you can get a lawyer and your lawyer can explain it to the Judge.Answer #3: You should get an attorney because it's a criminal charge. If you can't afford one, request a public defender.Answer #4: Get a lawyer. Don't leave your dog in the car anymore.


Title: Minor child is beneficiary of recently-deceased Great Grandfather's life insurance policy (Maryland)

Question: My 7 year old daughter was named as a beneficiary in her great grandfather's life insurance policy.  I received the claim form for submitting the claim on her behalf, but it says that a guardian or conservator may need to be appointed.  I already have a college savings plan for her, so if possible I'd like to just put this money into that account for her benefit.  What do I need to do so my daughter can get this benefit?

Answer: You may not be able to put into that account if it is a 529 plan.  That's because YOU own the 529 account and it is YOUR money; this is her money. Anything deposited into the 529 becomes your money. You may have to consult a probate/trust attorneyAnswer #2: My insurance guy always recommended against naming minors as a direct beneficiary because it requires a special trust. Probate attorney.


Title: Signed a lease for a year. New people buying monday. *California*

Question: Ok, we signed a lease in march here in northern california and we not told the house was for sale. So come to find out last weekend new people are signing paper work monday to purchase the property. We are also on section 8 and have a year here signed til march. Do the owners have to honor the lease or can they just boot us out? please help! thank you!

Answer:
 When a new owner purchases from the prior owner (that is, not a foreclosure or tax sale) the property is taken with leases intact.  The new owners are bound by the terms of the lease.  It was their responsibility to factor your lease into their decision to buy.

Now, unless you're in a rent-controlled city (SF, LA, Oakland, Berkeley, maybe some others), they do not have to renew the lease next March.

If they want you gone sooner, they will have to make it worth your while.  You hold the cards, though, as long as you abide by the terms of the lease.

If you have a copy of the lease, hang on to it and become familiar with its details, so you can be certain to follow it.  If not, try to get a copy from the outgoing owner.


Title: My auto insurance wants to raise my premium $150/month because of a minor car accident that I wasn’t at fault for.

Question:
This is in California. My vehicle was parked and I was looking back while backing out (reversing) when a car came out of nowhere, stopped behind me, and I hit it along the driver side door. The vehicle owner wasn’t driving (they were the passenger) and the driver was her boyfriend, an 18 year old out of state driver from Kentucky. He pulled right over after the accident and apologized. I took pictures, gathered his info, and filed a claim. To my surprise, they changed the story when their insurance asked and completely fabricated the incident to say I was at fault. My insurance said in CA law, if you are reversing, you are 100% at fault so they put all of the liability and cost on me. Consequently my insurance premium shot up even though I have not had a single accident in 20 years of driving (all while insured with this same insurance company). Given the circumstances, do I have ANY options to fight this case or limit my liability? California does not allow the safe driver accident forgiveness unfortunately (even though my insurance company plays their accident forgiveness commercials in CA). Help please! Thank you.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 You say you weren't at fault in the title, but then in the body of your post you admit you were at fault.

Your option is to find cheaper insurance with another company, if you can.Answer #2: Uh you are at fault in almost 99.99999% of cases if you are backing out and hit another object, vehicle or person. if your duty to make sure no one is behind you. Now that you have had an accident you are more at risk so they are charging accordingly.

> I was looking back while backing out (reversing) when a car came out of nowhere, stopped behind me, and I hit it along the driver side door.

This is the ONLY pertinent part of your story. You have no argument here, find another insurance carrier or ponyup the extra cash.Answer #3: How is it that you're not at fault when you are at fault?


Title: How do I get this asshole fired!!! New York

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Dude, the nicknames actually just make this harder. They also make me dislike you, but that's neither here nor there.

Anyways, a few questions:

* How does this contract define just cause?

* Are there any written policies about fraternization?

* Is there anything that this guy has done wrong professionally? Forget the petty drama, what about his actual work? Is he always on time? Does he do the job well?

* Who are you in this?


Title: Knife Arrest - NY, NY

Question:
I was in the subway and had a pocket knife clipped inside my pocket (the knife itself was hidden in the pocket but you could see the actual clip outside since I had a short shirt on). I suppose this qualifies as open carry?

An officer stopped me and asked to see it etc. I told him I use it for work (which I was on my way to, and it's the truth that I use it for work) and he took me to the precinct (Union Sq. subway station has a precinct in it). He performed what I've heard called "the wrist test" to see if the knife can open with a flick of the wrist. It didn't at first but it's an old, loose knife so eventually it did open with a flick. I believe New York City classifies this as a "gravity knife," which is illegal. The blade on the knife I believe was shorter than 3 inches.

Anyway he gave me a "Desk Appearance Ticket" and I have to show up in court. Should I be worried? I do have one prior - a trespassing fine I paid a few years ago. Is this bad? Would hiring a lawyer be necessary for this? Would a public defender suit me fine? Will I likely be charged with a misdemeanor or just a violation or fine?

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

Answer:
 It's a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail.  Maybe more for you.

http://www.villagevoice.com/news/how-a-50s-era-new-york-knife-law-has-landed-thousands-in-jail-6662589

You should hire a lawyer.  You should not attempt to represent yourself.  If you are destitute you may qualify for a public defender.  If you are gainfully employed you probably don't.

Crazily, the NY legislature has actually passed a law to reform the law you are being charged under, but it hasn't been signed by the governor yet.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2015/A9042

Answer #2: Would some sort of note from my employer stating that I use the knife for work help at all?

Approximately how much would hiring a lawyer cost me?


Title: Translator says we can't use their work without their consent, is it true?

Question:
We had a friend translate a creative business proposal to English to be used in the USA. This is a "creative work" that we have sole rights / ownership of.
Things ended badly with the friend, and relations have broken. She was not paid for this job (there was never an agreement for payment). We possess the translated work and wish to continue using to pursue this business opportunity.

They say we cannot. Can we?

Answer:
 Translations are copyrighted works, and have all of the appropriate protections.   They are considered derivative works - which means that the translator owns them and can deny you a license to use their work...  but you also own the original that it derives from, so the translator is still restricted by whatever license you have or haven't granted them...  so they may not be able to do anything with it either.

But, no.   Absent evidence that you HAVE a non revocable license to use their work...  you can't.

Even when money's not changing hands - settling issues of IP ownership and licensing on paper is essential when multiple people are working on a project.   That's one of the reasons people love source-control solutions like Github for all kinds of collaborative processes.   The first document you upload is a license that will govern all the other submissions - that way when someone presses the submit button, everyone knows what that means - that they've contributed it to the project and can't generally take that back, and they know what to expect going forward.

If there IS A license at play, that changes things, but we'd need those details to give advice.


Title: [New York City] I rent a room. The owner of the apartment and I were having casual sex. as soon as I stopped wanting to sleep with him he decided to kick me out.

Question:
I moved in here about 2 months back. The owner seemed like a nice guy and we were attracted to each other, so we would have casual sex here and there. I started dating someone and they would come over from time to time. No discontent from him when regarding it. Then that night I told him I couldn't sleep with him any more as I was seeing someone seriously and he freaked out first, telling me he was to ban the guy I was dating from coming. His efforts to get me to get rid of my boyfriend failed and now I got a 15 day eviction notice.

I paid rent on time every week. Kept noise levels low and barely even spent time in the house. He also took away my keys before reaching the eviction time. He gave me the notice and took my keys. I knew that was Illegal too but didn't know how to act around it.

Do I have any legal grounds to pursue any retaliation against this man?

Answer: yeah defend against it as an illegal eviction. also don't sleep with your landlords, it's just a bad idea.


Title: For what reasons might someone be receiving a certified letter for?

Answer: It's probably erotic poetry. When you're cruising through booty, you gotta spring for the delivery confirmation.


Title: [CAN/BC]Physio therapist phoned my work "inquiring" I pay my withstanding amount that my disability insurance company has paid in full.

Question:
So as the title states my physio therapist has just phoned my HR department "inquiring" about a the amount owing on my file for physio that my disability company has already paid in full. (I have cheque numbers, invoicing numbers, bank records from Manulife showing the day the invoice was received to the day it was sent out via mail to the day it was cashed at the bank) they have been calling me every day too trying to get this "resolved" so they "don't have to put me in collections, not that we are threatening you with collections" (their exact works). Countless times I have told them it has been paid. These are the payment dates and cheque numbers that you guys have already cashed please stop phoning me asking to get this resolved instead look up the info I have given you and apply it to my account and thus whole problem will be resolved.

I just got off the phone with my claims manager who has told them the exact information too and she let it slip that she's calling me because she received an email from my HR saying that he's received a phone call from my physio inquiring about my debt amount and when I'll be able to pay it. I have left a voice mail to him asking him to clarify exactly what was said to be 100% sure.

Now I know if this WAS in collections that would be illegal to do if I recall correctly under harassment laws or something like that. Since it hasn't been sent into collections yet am I still covered under those same laws? Or is there anything I can do in the mean time to stop this from proceeding to collections under my name even though it's been 100% paid?

Sorry for the format I'm currently on my phone. If any more info is needed please let me know and I'll answer to the best of my ability. Thanks.

Ps. I'm from Vancouver BC (The Canadian one)

Edit: so they left a voice mail for my HR but in that voice mail (which there is a recording of

>> (Voice to email: Hi [Removed, HR] this is [Removed, Physio], calling from PHYSIOTH therapy I am calling regarding [Removed, ME] I know that you've been in touch with manulife regarding his balance owing on his account which needs to be paid immediately.

>> And I'm just wondering if you had any luck getting through to them I have left about three voice mails and have not heard back yet and they are just saying that they are looking into it if you could please give us a call and let us know that would be great you can also speak to [Removed] and leave me a message as I will be leaving the office at two 2:30 today our phone number is [Renoved] thank you bye bye)

Answer:
 Couple of quick questions for you.  These aren't intended to be critical of you in any way.  Also, have you tried cross posting in [/r/insurance](http://np.reddit.com/r/insurance)?

(1)Are you certain that your disability insurance offers 100% coverage of the physiotherapy you have been receiving?  (Many Manulife plans offer only coverage a certain percentage of the fee charged - ex. 75%).

(2) Have you confirmed with Manulife that you have not reached your yearly plan maximum for physiotherapy coverage?


Title: [MI, USA] Medical Marijuana Use On Probation?

Question: So basically, I was sentenced in September to a Drug Court program, for those who don't know it's probation with phases, earning more freedom throughout the completion of the program. I had an appointment with my doctor back in May or June, and he had recommended me medical marijuana, but I hadn't taken the offer at that time. Before I was officially sentenced, only by a couple days, I took his offer and I got his certification. I am now sentenced and should be receiving my actual card within the next week or 2. I was wondering, what should I do? I have 3 different covered conditions to get the card, but I'm a little anxious when it comes to how I'm going to go about trying to use it. I am drug tested twice a week. Thanks in advance for any advice, I appreciate it.

Answer:
 > I was wondering, what should I do?

You call your PO and ask this question.  If he says "Go ahead and take it" you take it.  If not, you don't.


Title: [LA] Neighbor's family dog found its way onto our yard and killed a few newborn kittens. I shot and killed it. Neighbor wants to sue, does she have a case??

Question:
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Topic:
Troll Post

Answer: Probably.  Countersue for the loss of the kittens.


Title: Land lord says if a person stays over more than 2 nights a week, they need to be on the lease. (Michigan, USA)

Question: Is there legal any weight to this claim by our landlord? My flatmate's boyfriend has slept over every night for 2 weeks.

Answer: Sounds like the bf is a tenant.


Title: Hypothetically, could you be compelled to give a code to unlock your car during a traffic stop?

Question: Let's say I have a car outfitted with a custom keypad lock that locks the doors every time one is closed and will only open the door if the correct code is entered within so many tries. For this hypothetical, the vehicle will also be armored with fortified doors and windows, making forced entry very difficult. In this scenario, I am asked to step out of the vehicle during a traffic stop, and I do so, letting the car door close behind me. In the event the officer has probable cause to search the vehicle, could I be compelled to immediately give up the lock combination in order to let the officer conduct his search, or would I be protected under the 5th amendment? If the officer came back later with a search warrant for whatever reason, would I then be compelled to give up the combination, or would I still be protected by my right against self-incrimination?

Answer: The thing is you are comparing apple to oranges here. Cell phones are locked down and encrypted thereby needing the pass code to get to the data. If there is a search warrant they can do all they can to search what the warrant states to be searched. Cell phones it is impossible to do without being supplied the passcode. Your vehicle is not the same. If they have a search warrant for a car they do not have to get keys or a passcode from you. They can break into the vehicle. So if you have nothing to hide give up keys or codes or you will be paying for repairs inflicted to open vehicle that has a search warrant. It is the same as when they use a battering ram to breech a door on a house during a search warrant. So apples to oranges and no comparison.


Title: My landlord just called saying today is the last day to renew my lease.

Question:
I live in Florida and have been living in the same apartment for many years. They have gone through four management changes since I’ve lived here and it never gets any better.
My question is, am i supposed to get any notice that my lease will be ending  or is it up to me to remember?

Answer:
 Your lease likely states that you have a certain term before your lease ends that you need to notify them of your intent to renew. Sometimes that's 30 days, sometimes it's 60. If it is spelled out in your lease, then it is your job to remember.

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Now, this doesn't mean that you are homeless when your lease expires. Once your lease ends you become a month to month tenant under the conditions of your previous lease. They would still need to give you notice if they desire to terminate your agreement.

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If you want to renew for another lease term, I suggest you call your landlord and renew your lease.


Title: Group is using a joke and a charity to make money as a cryptocurrency. Is there legal action I can take?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Can you clarify how exactly they are planning to profit from it?


Title: Alberta Transportation Driver Fitness and Monitoring is on my case for a disability I've had since birth

Question:
(Alberta, Canada)

I'm a right arm amputee and have been since birth. I'm 26 now and got my license at age 18 without any complications. Since then I have never gotten a single ticket, not even for speeding.

I went to renew my license this fall and was told I now needed to see my doctor and get a medical examination form filled out detailing the nature of my disability and how long I've been disabled for, because Driver Fitness and Monitoring had it on file that I was disabled but not that I was disabled at the time of my driver's test. Okay, that's annoying, but whatever. I get the form filled out and turn it in.

I'm there for almost an hour as an AMA representative talks to Alberta Transportation on the phone. This employee really stepped up to the plate for me because, from everything I gathered, the Driver Fitness person, for whatever reason, really really wanted to have me called in for an examination with them and, potentially, be required to re-take my driver's test. The AMA employee argued them down and they agreed not to require the examination. I was told that the case was closed. This was in November.

Today I get a letter from Driver Fitness in the mail telling me that "they've been alerted to a medical condition" which may potentially affect my driving ability and want me to get a doctor's examination and fax a form to them. It's the exact same form I already gave to AMA.

Unfortunately, the Alberta Transportation office is closed until Monday and AMA is closed for the night, too, but my major worry is that they will require a second form (meaning I have to take yet another day off of school to go to my family doctor) and that, in the absence of an AMA middle-man standing up for me (as they want this form faxed directly to them), they will mandate I re-take the driver's test. Obviously my disability does not cause problems for me as, having it from birth, I took the test with it the first time. However, I have not parallel parked since I took the test 8 years ago, and I'm worried that or some other piece of information I've never used since my test will get me a fail and cause me to lose my license. Plus, I'm very very busy with school and having to deal with all this paperwork is stressful enough, let alone worry about studying for and re-taking a driver's license test.

Is there anything I can do to protect myself from having to re-take the test? If they do mandate another identical doctor's form, despite one being on my AMA file, should I fax it directly to them like they asked or go through AMA in the hopes that another employee will stick up for me?

Answer:
 I disagree that there is nothing you can do.

I'd go talk to these guys:

http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/

You have already jumped through their hoops in November and it was resolved. Now it isn't. Is this normal? Does this happen to other drivers who are periodically monitored for fitness? Or, is this because of your disability?


Title: (VA) ex’s mother threatened my life for breaking up with him

Question:
Hi Reddit, I just woke up about an hour and a half ago to a disturbing and alarming thread of texts sent from my ex (26M)’s number. I’m 23F.

I broke up with him two days ago for reasons of my own after an eight month long long-distance relationship. He has a history of emotionally abusive exes and is very emotionally volatile in this respect, but I broke up with him as cleanly and cordially as I could, making sure to be reasonable and clear and fair.

I got a series of texts in the middle of the night from his mother using his phone saying that he had been brought to the emergency room for a psychological assessment and that if I tried contacting him again she would “find me and end me.” I have screenshot documentation of the texts.

I figure this is her being a mama bear for her cub but I’m taking this threat extremely seriously and I know his family has guns in the house and has money to travel. I have not contacted him since we broke up but he texted me two hours after his mother did saying that she took his phone while he was in the ER and that he was sorry she said that.

I don’t know if I should contact the police department in their area or if I should just let it be. I won’t be speaking with him for a while nonetheless, but I don’t know if I should be worried or take action or simply drop it.

Thanks for any insight in advance.

Answer:
 Call the police in your area and file a report, and ask them if you need to contact the police in his area of if they will on your behalf.Answer #2: >  I won’t be speaking with him for a while nonetheless,

In your position I'd go with never again, block him and mom (if she contacts you), and file a police report.


Title: (OH) Father claims money was left for my sister and I but that it has all been spent for our "benefit" however he refuses to tell us what it has been spent on.

Question:
Hi r/legaladvice this is my first reddit post so I hope I'm doing this right.

According to my father, a large sum of
money was set aside for both my sister and I when we turned 18 to pay for college and other life expenses. I am way past 18 and had long given up the fight to find out what happened to that money. My sister on the other hand just recently came of age and is soon headed to college but is now being told her car will be sold to help pay for college and her money is long gone. Our father claims the money was all spent before either of us were adults but will only claim it was "for our benefit". He will not provide proof or any documents relating to what the money was spent on. He is also an alcoholic and has had many issues holding down a job and we suspect the money has been used to cover his own expenses. My biggest concern will always be my sister and this has really hurt her. So my questions are:

1. Is there anyway to find documents relating to the money without my father?

2. What type of lawyer should we be seeking out for assistance?

I'm sorry if any of this is unclear, I'm a bit fired up rn, but feel free to ask questions and I will provide what details I can.

Answer: Set aside by whom? If your father set it aside and it didn't go into some specific trust instrument, its your father's to blow on booze


Title: Landlord is selling the townhouse I rent. Strangers are going to be walking through my home and I'm expected to keep it spotless? Do I have any recourse or rights to privacy or protection for my property inside the home? Everett WA

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You don't have to keep it spotless. But you do have to allow entry with proper notice.

Put your valuables away. Put your dog in a crate or with family.


Title: [Illinois] A construction worked caused my wife to back into another car, who's responsible?

Question:
I live in a town that is 90% under construction, I swear, it's that bad. Long story short, the construction crew messed up and 18 wheelers couldn't make left hand turns without backing up. An 18 wheeler turns left while my wife, in the opposite direction, is turning left. He can't make the turn and get's stuck, she can't complete her turn because he's blocking everything.

A construction worker/traffic dude comes out and starts getting everyone behind my wife to back up, after enough people back up he tells her to back up and starts motioning/guiding her as she backs up. She's going super slowly.

He keeps telling her to back up... she feels like she's as far back as she can go. She stops, he tells her to go further, she inches back, he tells her to go further... bam!

She hits a car with a custom paint job.

repaint: $700,
deductible: $500

who's fault is this, the cities or my wifes?

Update: So I learned how insurance works - the deductible is only for damages to my car - all the damage was sustained to his car which means insurance pays 100%, however my premium goes up.

The car was/is a firebird gta showcase car with a custom paint job. The damage was barely noticeable but since it was a show car the guy wanted it repaired asap. *shrugs* the time and money people put into cars, right?
Why he didn't honk I don't know, but daily I see people looking down at their cell phones in traffic, it wouldn't surprise me if he wasn't paying attention. I can't explain away his actions or lack there of. It is what it is.

Because it was a construction worker/flagger who came out to help, I was able to get in touch with the contractor and file a claim. It's under review, but from what I've learned they have money put aside for things such as this. Since the other driver is cooperating with me we have a good chance they'll pay in full.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 Your wife is responsible for safely operating her car and being aware of her surroundings. She collided with another car. She is at fault. She was operating the car.

>she feels like she's as far back as she can go.

She was under no obligation to follow his instructions. If she felt like she was as far back as she could go, she should have stopped, regardless of what the chimpanzee in the reflective vest was telling her.

Answer #2: A bus driver tried to get me to drive up a curb and down a busy sidewalk because he gridlocked his bus against me. He made a terrible turn in a bad traffic jam downtown. I told him no and to fix his own mess!

I would have been happy to move out of his way *legally*, but I'm not driving down a pedestrian-covered sidewalk just because a shitty bus driver yelled at me. He was a total dick about it, too.

My point is that your wife can, and should, refuse when some random guy tells her to drive unsafely and/or harm a 3rd party's property. "He told me to do it!" isn't going to absolve her in any way. Sorry - I'm sure your wife was pissed. Answer #3: Your wife is responsible for the car she hit.


Title: [IL] Disabled buddy being extorted by abusive family. What can be done?

Question:
Alright, here we go. A friend (22) of mine (20) has been living with his mother and abusive father for his entire life. He has a disability that makes him unable to transport himself to work (this includes stuff like bicycling, motor vehicles are out of the question) so he relies on his father to get him to work and back. The father is absolute scum of the earth, verbally and physically abusive (he caused my friend's disability when he clocked my friend in the head with a baseball bat in high school) and is preventing my friend from living life to his fullest extent by charging him an exorbitant fee (something like 80% of his income) to remain in his house in a room in the basement. Furthermore, he claims this "rent" in cash and doesn't report it as income. This is just the tip of the iceberg of pettiness and cruelty from him. I want to help my friend get the hell out of this pickle, but I'm just not in a situation where I can let him move in with me.

To summarize:

-Abusive dad extorting my friend, not reporting income.

-Friend dependent on others in order to work.

What can be done? If you need more information, please ask in the comments, I will happily clarify as much as I can. For bonus points, any recommendations on how to get the father locked up when this is all over? If he goes to jail before my friend moves out, him and his family will be screwed for housing.

Answer: I'm NAL are there any public transportation options where your friend lives? In my town individuals with disabilities can schedule pick up and drop off with the city bus system for no additional fees.Answer #2: Call adult protective services.  They’ll take this seriously and explore the matter.Answer #3: Contact Adult Protective Services in your local area, as a start.


Title: (Whatever country) Do you know any criminals who went to law school ?

Question:
Im looking for criminals who went to law school. Cant find em in Google. Doesnt matter if they are from USA or another country

(Sorry for not being an advice question)
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: I think it makes perfect sense. Would you go to a mechanic whose never owned a car? Would you take swimming lessons from somebody whose never been in the water? Of course now. Likewise, why would you hire an attorney whose never been to prison?


Title: Colorado - Potential trespassing and illegal use of home in a TV ad

Question:
I have a weird situation that I am trying to get a better handle on. There are two separate issues at hand, but they are tied to one another. This happened in Colorado.

We had a family friend house sit my Mother-in-Law's house a few weeks ago while we had a family vacation. While we were away, the house-sitter decided to use MIL's house as a staging area for a tv commercial or tv ad for a business the house-sitter works for - but without the house owner's permission. Supposedly no shots were actually taken inside the house itself, the house was only used as a staging area - to put make up on and bathroom usage, etc.

While it was definitely a violation of our trust for the house-sitter to use MIL's house without our permission and let people we don't know inside, I am of the mind to move on and let go and let god...my MIL however is decidedly not in the same mindset.

MIL was initially "over" the whole thing except she keeps finding small things out of place or a lamp not plugged in, etc, nothing major (or stolen...as of yet), but enough to remind her of what happened. Well, a few days ago she found a cup in some random place and that set her off to the point she called the house-sitter and yelled at them. During this conversation, she said that her house could not be included in any pictures or scenes or whatever for this ad. The house-sitter said that the inside of the house was not used in the shots, but the outside of the house may be included in some scenes, but no identifying info (address, etc) will be seen. This of course set MIL off and she said absolutely not they couldn't use any part of the house in the scene since MIL never signed a release or gave permission...and here is where it gets a little weird - the house-sitter said that since they were shooting on a public street and off of MIL's property, that they don't need her permission to use the house in the scenes, and there's nothing the house-sitter - or MIL - can do about it. The house-sitter pointed out that the other houses didn't need to give permission to have their houses in the background, so why would MIL need to for her house?

So, long story short, MIL now wants to potentially press charges against the house-sitter and sue the company if they use the house in any of the scenes. Again, I'm a bit more laid back about this and think that what's done is done, but I respect the fact that it wasn't my house that was violated...so before we get into the headache and time and money and resources of the legal system I have a few questions:

1. What, if any, would be the charges against the house-sitter? Trespassing?

2. Is there any legal recourse to making sure MIL's house is not shown by the company or is what the house-sitter said true?n I specify the legal recourse option because I'm sure we could make it uncomfortable for the company in the public eye if MIL wanted to...

Answer:
 The house sitter did not trespass. They had permission to be there. I also don't think there's any recourse available for the house being in the background of any videos or pictures. Answer #2: Your MIL has no feasible claim.  She invited a person in her home and she has no proof that the stuff that got moved around wasn't a result of this person being in her home. The police are likely not going to investigate that or charge anyone with trespassing.

Your MILs property isn't some type of magical place that can never be recorded on film. I can go there right now and take as many pictures as I want or record a video. Could she sue me because of it? Yes. Would she get anything out it? Probably not.


Title: [Florida] Installing a 220v inside a detached garage.

Question:
I live in an apartment inside an HOA with a detached garage. My question is, is there anything against Florida law that doesn't allow me to install a 220v outlet inside my detached garage? As far as I'm concerned, I'm leasing the apartment and the garage, so they're both legally mine for the time being, right? So I should be able to do what I want, even if they don't want me to install the outlet?

Thanks for the help

Answer:
 >even if they don't want me to install the outlet?

If you belong to an HOA, they may very well have the authority to tell you what you can and can't do with the property.

I'm guessing they also forbid clotheslines. What's their answer for how you're supposed to do laundry?

e: It's just occurred to me that you might be trying to charge your car. As best as I can tell, there's no US federal regulation against it, and 220v in a garage appears to me, a person who is not an electrician, to be legal in Florida. But the licensed electrician who will actually do that work for you would of course know for sure.

>I'm leasing the apartment and the garage, so they're both legally mine for the time being, right?

eeehhhhh.... that's complicated but it's closer to no than yes, and the owner can make not modifying their property a condition of that lease. My buddy ran into a similar problem with his leased Civic when he put a bunch of ridiculous mods into it and they called in the debt for violating the terms.


Title: (Vancouver, Canada) i work as a barista. We are required to use bleach for cleaning daily. I got a splash of a mix of water and bleach in my eye. We have no eye wash station and our first aid kit only contains band-aids. What do I do?

Question:
This just happened 1 hour ago and i did my best to clean my eye using tapwater. Each day we are required to wash the cloths used from the previous day with water and bleach. We are only given plastic gloves and while i was cleaning it, a drop of that mix got into my left eye. I do not know the exact concentration of bleach, but im feeling some sort of mild burning sensation in my eye. Wr have no eye wash and our first aid kit is honestly a joke, with only band-aids. Im currently finishing my shift and going straight to the ER. Is there anything the establishment i work at is doing that is not right? Do I contact WorkSafeBC? If you need more details please let me know
Topic:
Canada

Answer:
 If you are injured, ANY INJURY,

* seek medical attention, even if its just your first aid attendant.
* report the injury to your employer. There's a WorkSafeaBC form for that you can download if your employer doesn't have any handy, called the Form 6A: [https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/claims/forms/workers-report-of-injury-or-occupational-disease-to-employer-form-6a?lang=en](https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/claims/forms/workers-report-of-injury-or-occupational-disease-to-employer-form-6a?lang=en)
* If you need medical care or time off, make a claim with WorkSafeBC using form 6 (different than 6A I linked to) or by calling their teleclaim service.


Title: Theft and Use of DEA Schedule III Drugs from Employer While on Duty.

Question:
Extremely complex scenario:

Addict has a job where dissociative drugs are somewhat readily available.  Addict is currently getting the assistance necessary to begin rehabilitation using employer paid benefits.  Addict forces themselves not to use said dissociative drugs but takes the shot and ends up using.  Being an addict, the employee ends up using way too much and gets caught by the boss in a very dissociative state.  The employer is very reassuring and is there to help.

What happens if the employer finds out that the drugs the employee was using were stolen from the employer?  Meanwhile the employee is away at a cost to the employer through employer paid benefits (insurance) on an approved FMLA status.

If the employer decides to terminate, the employee would be without benefits and unable to continue rehab.  With no money and far from home, now without a job.

Very short version of the story but some perspective would be received with gratitude.

Answer: if your question is "can the employee be terminated?", the answer is yes.


Title: Former “employer” hired me to write software; never had the money to pay me for my work. As part of the settlement they agreed to give me shares and stated the company has a $2M valuation. It’s now come to my attention their market cap is actually $1,000.

Question:
The directors have never successfully sold shares except to themselves at a $1,000 price. The only assets they can claim have value is a standard PC and the product I built for them. They have no cash left after the settlement and no income. Do I have a case to sue them for fraud? Can I press criminal charges?
Topic:
Douche

Answer: This isn't /r/legaladvice material, and it all comes down to what was promised, what the contract(s) say, etc. Talk to a lawyer IRL.


Title: Inheritance of debt question

Question:
Hypothetical question here, but I’m curious.

If someone passes away and they have a mortgage, how is that situation managed?

Or more generally, how is repayment of debt dealt with if someone passes away?

Also I’m curious about this hypothetical. Say someone buys a Christmas present on a credit card and doesn’t pay it off before they pass. What happens to the gift?

Answer:
 No one inherits another persons debt.

The deceased person's estate consists of their assets and their debts.  The debts of the Estate have to paid before any beneficiary inherits from the estate.

If there is a mortgage on the house, the house is sold and the mortgage is paid, the proceeds of the sale go to the Estate.  Alternatively, if a beneficiary wants to keep the property they would have to pay off the mortgage before the transfer of the property could take place.

\>Also I’m curious about this hypothetical. Say someone buys a Christmas  present on a credit card and doesn’t pay it off before they pass. What  happens to the gift?

Under normal circumstances, the person gets and keeps the gift, the credit card is paid by the decedent's estate.


Title: Sperm donor to sister in law

Question: My wife and I are very close to her sister and husband. They've been trying for 6 years, have done several rounds of IVF, and in the end doctors are fairly confident that his sperm is no good. They asked if I would donate my sperm - they'd prefer it comes from someone they know. I already have a kid, I'm fairly comfortable with the idea, and they'd be terrific parents, but what are some legal things I need to consider that would make this whole thing less informal and better planned for the long term, especially for the child? They're great people and I'm not worried about wanting to take guardianship or anything like that.

Answer:
 Easy, go through a clinic/doctor what have you. They can set you up. Under no circumstances (look ma a pun) should you do this in an informal manner.Answer #2: You need to go through a clinic, with a doctor.

Anything less and you're a daddy again.Answer #3: Don’t do it at home. Answer #4: I would go through the doctor's office because some state laws say birth parents have all rights, some say biological (with donations these are different things), others it can be the parents who raised the child despite dna. Its best to make sure everything is signed. Just because you don't foresee yourself wanting to take the baby doesn't mean there won't be unforeseen circumstances which may force you to take care of or responsibility for the child.


Title: My husband got arrested and I don't even know what to do now or how to help him

Question:
I have posted on reddit before but I made a different account for this because I don't want anyone knowing. My husband (36M) got arrested and I don't even know what to do now or how I can help him. It's important that I (23F) figure this out quickly because I am 7 mons. pregnant.

When he arrested they said it was for sexual assault from when he moved back home from college to live with his parents. They became foster parents while he was away at school. One of the kids who lived there back then said my husband was the father of her baby. She was 13 back then. The baby died but the police had the baby dug up and they tested my husband and he is the father. He doesn't have any money for a lawyer because his ex-wife won everything in the divorce. The divorce has only been final for 3 months and he still has lots to pay from it.

I am worried about what I'm going to do now or how I will pay the bills. My husband can get a lawyer for free right? And since this happened in 2004 is there a statue of limitations that has run out? She only came forward now, before no one accused my husband of this. Will the house insurance pay the bills until this is all resolved? These were my questions thank you.

btw the state we live in is Louisiana.

Answer:
 Insurance won't pay anything I'm afraid. If your husband has no assets then he will be provided with an attorney.

I strongly suggest that you look into any state programs that will help you. At the very least, WIC will help to feed you and your soon to be born child.

And don't expect this to be "resolved". Your husband (I'm assuming as an adult since you said this was after college) had sex with a 13 year old. If in fact she was under 13, then he is looking at aggravated rape,  that potentially has a life sentence or even the death penalty attached to it.

This isn't a he said/she said situation: they have absolute proof that he had sex with a minor - he's likely to be in jail (at best) for a considerable period of time.

I'm not saying this to frighten you but you need to be crystal clear that you are going to be raising this baby on your own. So you need to plan accordingly.Answer #2: Yes, he will get a public defender. No, the statute of limitations probably has not run out. And no home owners insurance will not pay bills

Your husband is probably looking at a stiff prison sentence and being a registered sex offender