Title: In a state criminal charge why doesn't the prosecution have to prove jurisdiction?

Question: If you challenge jurisdiction prior to arraignment why doesn't the prosecution have to prove that just because you are within a certain jurisdiction the laws and codes apply to you.   I'm looking for factual evidence.  Not just saying to laws and codes apply because we say they apply.. Aren't you entitled to being informed of the cause and nature of the charges?

Answer:
 > why doesn't the prosecution have to prove that just because you are within a certain jurisdiction the laws and codes apply to you

Because that's not in question.  If you're in a place, the laws of that place apply.  That's literally true the world over.


Title: [Los Angeles] Younger brother (Afghan war vet) arrested for battery after drunkenly headbutted me yesterday---what happens next?

Question:
My brother's a veteran, was a combat medic in Afghanistan, and has some anger issues and got into a huge argument last night with me and my mother and screaming about how he wanted to kill himself, and hating our parents.

In the heat of it while trying to calm him down, he headbutted me and smashed my nose. He also started hitting the walls, trying to injur himself.

Things got loud and it was rather bloody because of my facial lacerations (as well as his) so our neighbors came and called the cops.

I told them I don't want to press charges as I think what he needs is therapy, not jail, but LAPD took him into custody regardless (as a suicide risk?)

I want to know what happens next and if there are any good options for veterans with anger/depression issues.

He's my younger brother, and I love him. (I am his older sister by 4 years.)

Answer:
 The case will be evaluated by the DA and they will decide what to do.  Your wishes aren't really relevant.  If called to testify, you must do so truthfully.

The DA can decide to 1) drop the case, 2) arraign him on whatever charge they deem appropriate, or 3) put him in a veteran's diversion program.  Since the crime involved violence, I don't know if he's eligible for #3 under LA's guidelines.

If he's arraigned, he enters a plea.  He can either request the public defender if he's indigent or he can hire his own if he's not.  Chances are they will work out some kind of plea deal.  If he refuses to plead, there will be a trial.


Title: I was caught smoking marijuana in RI. The police confiscated my things but my only charge is possession of alcohol by a minor. Is there any way to get my things back?

Question: Specifically that of the glassware in use at the time. It cost me quite the pretty penny but was being used to smoke when the police arrived. I have heard that it is possible to re-acquire a confiscated piece.

Answer:
 So you were lucky enough to avoid a paraphernalia charge, and you want to get it *back?*

You do realize that if you got it back at the police station you would be in a room full of cops who know you're carrying drug paraphernalia, right?Answer #2: Count that pretty penny as a stupid tax for getting caught. I'm guessing it is worth less than court cost, attorney's fees, and fines would be if you got charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Answer #3: http://i.imgur.com/GHdLqu1.jpgAnswer #4:
IANAL

Chalk it up to whatever you wish, stupidity, dumb luck, or life, but let it go.

You got caught with something that is illegal at this time. You got off very lucky with reduced charges.

This could have gone way worse for you.

Sure the "glassware" was costly, but you got caught using it, as per current laws, which makes it illegal.

Yes, what you do in your free time at home is cool, but as laws stand, what your doing is illegal.  America is great at times but very archaic at others.  Changes are happening with laws alas a bit slowly.  I'm not here to harp on life choices.

Plus , they (police) know very well what's it for. You start asking for it back, might invite more court dates, if you catch my drift.

Personally, I would leave it, lesson learned and go forward with life.

Best of luck requests less of what you decide to do.


Title: I discover a vulnerability in Iphones. I publish my discovery online and the next weeks after, a bunch of Iphones are hacked before Apple is able to fix the vulnerability. Do I go to jail?

Answer:
 No but you're an idiot for not cashing in on Apple’s $1m bug bounty. https://developer.apple.com/security-bounty/Answer #2: IANAL. Researchers working in Software security contact the company to give them time to make a patch and then they publish the vulnerability.

I dont know if it's for ethics, or for legal reasons. Unsure if the fact that they are researchers makes them less vulnerable.Answer #3: The podcast [Darkweb Dairies had an episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdkYlMBqwpw&list=PLtN43kak3fFEEDNo0ks9QVKYfQpT2yUEo&index=5) about something similar. Not sure if you'll find an answer in it but it's an intresting listen.


Title: Can my employer deny a day off on xmas as religious holiday? NB, Canada

Question:
Can I take off Christmas as a religious Holiday or can my employer deny me of that?

Nb, Canada

Thank you :)

Answer: Where do you work? They don't have to accommodate your holiday if it causes them undue hardship. For example if you're a nurse and everyone on your unit wants Christmas off, someone's going to have to bite the bullet.


Title: [SF, CA, USA]: Co-workers and I bought a pull up bar to keep in the office for our fitness club. Boss wants me to keep it locked away and have everyone in the club sign a liability waiver. How can we bypass this?

Question:
Hi.

As stated in the title, my co-workers and I have bought a free-standing pull-up bar for our office fitness club. My boss, however, is concerned that someone might get injured and sue the company. So, her solution to this is to have everyone in the fitness club sign a liability waiver and agree to use it only under my supervision (I'm in the facilities department and president of the club). Additionally, she wants me to keep it locked away in a closet that only I can access, and bring it out when anyone wants to use it. [EDIT: The whole this is awkwardly shaped and weighs over 50 lbs (irrelevant, but it is a pain in the ass to move every time).]

Here's the problem: everyone who helped pay for it is upset that they cannot freely access and use their own property, which I fully understand. The most ideal situation is one where: a) the pull up bar remains in an area where everyone can access it at any hour, and b) the company is not held responsible for any injury/death that could possibly occur from usage.

A companywide waiver is a bit tricky since we're a company of 100+, so there is no guarantee that everyone signs the waiver and respects the terms. Understandably, my boss doesn't want to bother the majority of people who will never even touch it.

Can you guys help me come up with a solution to this problem? That would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

Answer: Use it outside of work, or comply with work's requirement. From an insurance standpoint, it is *not* an unreasonable request. Answer #2: sorry but your boss is very smart for requesting what they are. either comply or don't use that bar in the office


Title: Renting a house with a faulty boiler causing sky high energy bills - Landlord won't offer compensation

Question:
I moved into this property 2 months ago, and everything seemed fine. However upon receiving my first utility bill my energy cost is over 4x the predicted value. I spoke to my letting agent who confirmed this has been an issue in the past with previous tenants, and that the boiler is faulty.

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In the time that has passed, there have been 3 heating engineers out to attempt to resolve the fault. But I've still had to fork out over £300 in bills in this short period of time. My question is am I entitled to any form of compensation from the letting agent/landlord?

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I spoke to the letting agent who said it is not their responsibility to compensate me, as they have not acted improperly.  "It would be the landlord's responsibility as he owns the property which is experiencing a maintenance issue"

"All I can do at this stage is ask the Landlord if he would consider it. I will speak with him today and get back to you as soon as I hear back."

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The situation feels incredibly unfair as I would not have moved into the property if I was aware of this issue. Is the landlord legally obliged to compensate me? Or is he well within his rights to say no, and leave me out of pocket?

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Thanks for reading, I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed.

Answer:
 This is a situation where the CAB might help.

The agent obviously knew about the problem and failed to disclose it.

This link has some help, your local council will be of assistance.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/renting-privately/during-your-tenancy/complaining-about-your-landlord/


Title: Virginia - Went out of town for 3 weeks, came home to a new roof that I did not ask for - Roofer asking for money because "the roof needed replacing anyway"

Question:
Northern Virginia

For sake of not giving my exact location away, I will give a fake address - I live at 123 S. Broad Street. A "neighbor" lives at 123 N. Broad Street.

I was on travel for business for 3 weeks. Two weeks ago, I came home to a brand new roof.

Turns out the roofing supplier company delivered the roofing materials to my house, not the house like 6 blocks away. The roofing crew ended up ripping off my existing roof, then replacing with a very nice new roof.

Yes, I am quite happy with the end result.

The roofing company messed up. They owned up to it and are now asking that I "at a bare minimum pay for the materials" which is about $2,500. The owner of the company stopped by this weekend first off apologizing, then asking for money. They are a well known, high quality roofing company. I trust their workmanship.

The money for me is not the issue, it is the principle of the matter. Not only did they trespass, but they replaced my roof without my consent. What would of happened if one of the guys fell off the roof during the install process?

Is this a case where I get my homeowners insurance involved? Do I hire my own lawyer?

I do not know what to do here.

I mean, I am not exactly mad per se, I concur that my roof likely needed replacing in the next couple of years, but I would have liked to do this on my own terms, not via a fuck up of this guy's employees who cannot read a goddamn map.

Answer:
 I have no idea why people are suggesting you get in touch with your homeowners insurance. There was no loss, and thus nothing to claim.

At least in my state you wouldn’t owe them a dime. Technically you might have to allow them to remove the new roof, and reinstall the old one but that would be a really silly resolution for everyone. This is the end of the legal advice.

Personally if my roof was old and getting close to needing repair I would probably offer to pay the material cost so long as the shingles were of a type and quality I would likely have chosen.Answer #2: Legally you likely owe them nothing.  As per other comments if you are happy with their work AND you roof needed replacing in the next couple of years anyway you are coming out well ahead by just paying for materials.
I would probably offer to pay $200 mth for the next year. You don’t have a large outlay, you get a cheap new roof, and you avoid the stress and hassle of a court hearing.Answer #3: I agree with r/beamdriver. If you are happy with the work and needed a new roof negotiate and save yourself possible aggrivation down the road.


Title: I allergic to plastic-polypropylene! My work now forces masks made of this; Help!!

Question:
To start, I have plastic allergy since birth. Recently, I have also had chronic sinus infection and poison ivy like rash on face. I thought i must have come into contact with plastic n touched my face.. oops, it will heal. Today i saw specialist after fever ensued at 6 wk of wearing mask- took covid test as sinus infection was causing cv-like symptoms, and i could not pass body temp test. Brought in sample masks to dr while being cleared to work again. He did in office test confirming allergy and informed me masks were 100% polypropylene (plastic). I had special accommodation letter i brought to work along with covid neg test, and i was told this is not reasonable accommodation to be given or allowed cotton masks at work (i make labels for store's products in meat factory btw far away from any other person- closest: 50 ft. away.). Also, rules in company change daily. I was socially shamed with ppl launching distance in HR between us -grown men saying ewwww, stay away from me, etc, and sent home till they can have meeting on it tomorrow am with plant mgr. What do i do help? Dr even specified wearing cotton mask underneath will not help n prooved it having me hold the layered pair on the back of my knee- huge rash followed by necessary immediate steriod injection to ease the flaring. Heelp! Advice needed before i have conference call tomorrow with them! Can they fire me?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer: Assuming you're in the US, allergies are covered by the ADA, so if they require masks, they have to accommodate you. The fact that you presented them with a special accommodation letter and they still refuse works in your favor, since I highly doubt any agency would consider getting you a different kind of mask as difficult to accommodate; if they don't accommodate or attempt to punish you, file a claim with the Department of Labor or whatever agency covers protected status issues in your area.


Title: I'm a Co-op student working at a major engineering firm and my IP contract seems to conflict with the fact that I have to go to school.

Question:
I'm in Virginia. I work as a part-time coop in software engineering and my IP contract states that any thing I write or invent belongs to my company regardless of whether or not I'm on company property or time

This year I also have my capstone project to do

Does my project conflict with my IP agreement? Does anything I work on legally belong to my company, or is there some kind of exception or protection because this is school work?
Topic:
Intellectual Property

Answer:
 Does your school have a legal services office for students? If not, they probably have a Technology Licencing Office that has counsel knowledgable in this area.Answer #2: Does your capstone require that you or the school retain ownership of the software? Do they even need the software, or just some report that you completed the requirements? Can you request a license from the coop for the software for whatever is required to pass your class?

This really all depends on what your capstone class's requirements are.Answer #3: I've seen students and professors run into trouble on this: working for Google and assigned to build a search engine or similar. Go to your deans, ombudsman, something on the school side, and with them to the business. A coop or intern has to be primarily for education of the student, and they're likely to prefer writing out the right deal in advance.

http://www.signallake.com/innovation/AkamaiMITHomework062499.pdf


Title: Solicitation of a escort

Question:
Found an escort and I wanted to call her in. It just happened recently and i'm freaked out. We didn't talk about prices but I did ask if she had a place. We didn't say 'sex' or anything like that but when I asked about if she had a place to meet her at she hung up. I'm in florida miami dade county.

Can I be convicted with just a phone call? Can i be convicted for asking a skantily clad person in backpage if she has a place to hang out at? What do i do?

Answer: Calm down and go back to meeting women in a normal manner.


Title: It is possible that I may get sent to my principals office for something, is there anything that can protect me? (Canada)

Question:
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer: ...dude, we need WAY more detail to answer any questions.


Title: Debit card stolen, unauthorized purchases made on it. Reported it less than 24 hours after. Bank is not refunding any money (Minnesota, USA)

Question:
So like the title says, my debit card was stolen out of my car. In this case it was specifically an HSA debit card for healthcare savings accounts. Only purchases for medical related things are supposed to be made on the card. The thieves made a number of purchases that had nothing to do with medical but we're able to since it was a debit card.

I reported it stolen and canceled the card less than 24 hours after it happened.According to the consumer finance protection Board, if you report it within two days you should be refunded all your moneyother than $50:

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-get-my-money-back-after-i-discovered-an-unauthorized-transaction-or-money-missing-from-my-bank-account-en-1017/

 the bank supposedly did a fraud investigation and said that based on the facts gathered, we do not find that an error has occurred. For this reason, no funds will be deposited to your account as a result of this claim.

What can I do? What are my options? a police report has already been opened. I called the bank back several times last week to get the dates, times, and locations that the unauthorized purchases were made. I reported all of these dates, times, and addresses to the police

Answer:
 > we do not find that an error has occurred.

This makes it sound like the bank thought you were saying that they made a mistake in processing the transactions.  They may not have made any mistakes.

Answer #2: Reading between the lines it sounds like the bank interpreted your call as a complaint that that the card was used to purchase items that were improper based on the HSA rules.

You need to clarify that the card was stolen and those purchases were made with your stolen card.  Whether they purchased medical supplies or not is not the issue.


Title: [MA] Single car accident appeal, hit a stationary tire on expressway

Question:
So I'm just wondering how to go about convincing the board that I'm not more than 50% at fault for this. It was last year (right around the time of that awful snow) at 1130 at night on route 3. No street lamps or light of any kind except my own headlights. Going about 65 mph, crossing lanes and a stationary tire is laying in the middle of the two lanes, more toward the left lane which is the one I was moving from. It was not clearly lit or defined. Since its only a two lane highway my options were continue into the right lane while trying to break but most likely hitting the bed of the pick up next to me and possibly causing a more severe accident. Or hit the tire. Roads were also icy due to rain fall and melting snow.

Do you think I have a chance to convince the Board that I couldn't have avoided it and what points should I emphasize?

Edit: There's no point in sugar coating the story, is what it is. I made it a point to let you know that I was going to fast for the conditions, but was look for advice as a whole. Fortunately due to the fact that the tire was a whole tire from a large truck, not just tread, in the middle of a two lane non lit highway the attorney told me that I was the easiest appeal of the day and that she'd have my decision letter to me in less than a week. After she turned off the recording she told me that she was glad I wasn't hurt and that things will go well.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 I seriously can't believe you were driving 65 mph in the middle of the night on icy roads with no street lights. You're lucky nothing worse happened.Answer #2: The kicker is that, by definition, if you are driving at a speed sufficient  to prevent you from stopping or avoiding an object or car, whether it is moving or not, you are driving too fast for conditions.

So you'll most likely be found at fault.Answer #3: What is "the board"?

Will you be speaking to them in person? I think that if you can lay out exactly what you just laid out for us, then that is what you should do. Practice in front of a mirror.

Another option is to find whether there's any applicable precedent--meaning, did this happen before, and the board came to a similar decision? That is what a lawyer does, but if they have opinions that are publicized, then you can do that.Answer #4: Not an answer - but can we avoid criticizing the OP for providing a full description of the incident. Too often in this subreddit we get the OP's side of things watered down to avoid looking bad.

We get it - OP looks bad - what's his best defense other than going back in time and not making a poor decision.


Title: How can I stop my neighbors 'Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary'

Question: [deleted]

Answer: I volunteer at a parrot rescue, and even rescues have to follow noise ordinance. Wait for them to be especially noisy, and then request the city to come and check their noise levels. If the birds are making noise above a certain decibel threshold from a certain distance away from the rescue, then they can be forced to move.


Title: Help advise please. Fiance F(28) , M(22) Fiance have controlling parents and we want to move but are worried.

Question:
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My Fiance is 28 years old and her parents is very controlling. Her bank account and all the money she saved from work and everything does not go to her but instead to her parents. she is constantly being treated like a kid by her parents and whenever she tries to have a conversation with them about moving in with me, they always push it off or completely shut her off. Her parents literally push everybody that tries to date her away from her. When I went to visit her for a while, her parents accused me of taking her pills, stalking her phone and more. Her parents tell her to wait and told her that they could keep her there forever. She lives in Arizona and I live in New york and when I visit her the next time we plan to grab all her clothes, and important documents and just book it back to my place at New York for her to start a new life and get a job and open a bank account. This can only happen once her parents leave the house for a bit, so we only have a little time frame to call lyft and buy air port tickets to leave. What would happen if her parents decides to call the police or pursue legal actions or something? is it wrong for us to just leave and come start a new life with me in new york? At this point my fiance is fed up because they never listen. If she does leave she is losing a lot like friends, family and her collectibles and she is worried that she will be forced to go home.

**TLDR:** Fiance have controlling parent and I want to move her to my place and we are on board with that, but she is worried that she will be forced to go home.

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Answer:
 > What would happen if her parents decides to call the police or pursue legal actions or something?

she's 28, so IF the parents told the cops that she chose to move out of their house, they would say 'so what'

>is it wrong for us to just leave and come start a new life with me in new york?

you're both adults, so of course not!

parental authority ends at adulthood


Title: Wife and I got into a physical altercation.

Question:
So, this is still super fresh and telling people this is hard but I need some good un opinionated advice.

For some background, My wife and I have been dating for 3 years and married for 6 months. 2 years ago she convinced me to buy a house (I always wanted one) so I did. She supported me through it and eventually I bought a house on my own. Later maybe a year ago we had a huge argument which lead to me getting in her face and screaming she threw 5 or 6 punches at me. Mostly hitting me in my nose which lead to me restraining her because I didn’t want to get hit anymore and when I let her go that lead to her throwing coffee cups at me

I know, that should have been it, but we stuck together and eventually got married. Mostly for insurance because we was paying almost 500 a month for health insurance and then even more for bills accrued.  She has a 6 year old son so it made sense. We did a court house marriage and everything has been great.

Then today we went to a wedding of her coworkers, which was a lot of fun until, when we went to leave we lost her phone on the way out, which lead me to make a snide comment about losing her phone as we left. Both her and I had been drinking. Not me as much, but it turned into a full blown argument. We had just had an argument 3 nights before where I couldn’t say anything without being interrupted and told I was wrong so I was not in the mood for this argument (which for me means I argue even more it seems).

We argued most of the way home, only broken by silence. About 20 seconds from home. I could see our house she opens the door while the car is still going and starts screaming I want out. I slam on the breaks. A little out of malice, a little out of her opening the door at 15mph, and a little because she was screaming she wanted out. She ends up hitting her head on the dash which really set her off. I parked in the garage and walked out to meet her in the street.

She then proceeds to punch me in the nose 3 or 4 times, hits me in the lip a few times, and the back of the head a few times. This isn’t the first time she’s done this, it’s the second. From here we had walked back to the house and were in the garage between the two cars and I’ve had enough so I grab her wrist and twist it behind her back. This makes things worse as she got more frantic and started punching more. Our garage is kinda messy and I couldn’t escapee further in so I grabbed her by the throat and the pushed her away.

This turned on the “you should never lay a hands on a woman” argument. I then went inside, to put our stepson to bed I his bedroom. He fell asleep with grandpa, who made things worse because he was non existent for 14 years of her life. I’ve always tried my best to keep the drama away from our step son.

An argument erupted between her and her dad which leads to me breaking up a fight between them. (We have gates for our dogs, she walked through the gate to get in his face and then all hell broke loose. I tried to keep them calm and quiet but our step son came down all freaked out)

This has lead to calls for divorce (which I think is right) however she’s now taking about taking one of the dogs. Which I have always taken care off. All the vet visits, all the grooming appointments, baths, toe nail clippings, dog training, food treats. Not to mention both dogs are super attached to each other.

What do I do? Do I lawyer up? Do I call the cops tonight so they can see my bruised nose and lip? I’ve already started recording every conversation. (I’m in a 1 party state). I just want to keep the house and dogs.

Answer:
 >Both her and I had been drinking.

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>I slam on the breaks.

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that if you had enough to drink to fuel this altercation you likely were too drunk to be driving.

>What do I do? Do I lawyer up?

If you want a divorce then yes, get a lawyer.

>Do I call the cops tonight so they can see my bruised nose and lip?

By your description you were both involved in the DV so if you are going to do that I would do it with caution as you may also be arrested. They may also involve CPS.

>I just want to keep the house and dogs.

That can get sorted out in the divorce.


Title: was robbed of $2000 in Illinois over drugs

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Don't do illegal things. You just learned an expensive lesson.


Title: [MI] 19 years old, neighbor came in my friends house and threatened several times to murder me.

Question:
I don't even know what to do. I already filed a police report. I just want to know what will happen to this guy, if anything?

To spare details, Last night, I was sitting down alone in my friends house when she entered with three other males. Her and one of them went upstairs, and left me with the two I didn't know. One of them was obviously drunk, and I later find out he HATES me (not %100 sure why). Anyways, I'm friendly and ask him his name. He then GOES OFF and starts screaming at me because apparently we met before and I kicked him out of the house. He doesn't let me speak, he just keeps yelling about how he is going to kick my ass and "drag me out of the house" and kill me. He mentioned choking me out and beating me until I was dead on the ground. His friend eventually got him to calm down and they left the house. I locked the doors and sat there in shock. Didn't call the police, but I filed a report today.

I am a male and he is a male, he never touched me but he claimed that "If his friend wasn't there, I'd already be dead." I was terrified. This is my best friends house, and he lives right next door. I am there all the time, and I felt safe there until last night. I can't even stand in the house without looking at the door, thinking he is going to come in and kill me.

I just recently found out he texted the roommates that he was sorry, and he was drunk. What do I do? I don't even know how to deal with this.

Answer:
 This sounds like a job for...

Police Man!

and his amazing sidekick:

Protective Order!

Using their amazing powers of "Stay away from me, you nut," they fight for Truth, Justice, and The "I Just Want To Hang Out At My Friend's, So Please Just Go A-" Way!

Seriously, though, you guys should probably just start hanging out at your place. Answer #2: Being drunk isnt really an excuse that will protect him from anything for the record.

If he does it again, call the police


Title: Was scammed along with many other people. I have the organizers info and not sure what to do.

Question:
(I'm in Canada AB) Back in late 2016 a collaborative project on Tumblr was put out there with one organizer. People submitted art and money to receive a book with the leftovers after printing and shipping going to charity. It's been over a year and nothing as come from it. The organizer has stopped responding to people, hasn't given out refunds but is still active online. They frequently post updates on their personal social media with things they've bought recently. The last "official" update was in August 2017. All updates were very vague with no proof of anything being worked on.

I have the organizer's personal information from doing some digging and I'm not sure how to proceed. I've considered calling their local police department (Located in Ontario, Canada). The project was around $30 each and sold over 200 copies. That's well over $6000 they received.  I've tried contacting them multiple times with no response. I've tried to gather up other "backers" who are angry, but it's been pretty difficult and most people just gave up at this point. I was hoping I could get some advice on what I could/should do. Thanks.

Answer: Was there ever a formal agreement or was this just a promise that if money and art were sent that a completed book would be sent back at some point?


Title: [KY] I'm my father's primary caretaker and my stepmother is threatening to throw me out

Question:
Long story short, my father has ALS and not much longer to live. I've been living with him and his wife since his diagnosis in 2013. I pay her $300 in rent every month. (We have no written agreement on this.) My father gives her about $500 a month for bills, from his social security check.

This year, she has basically stopped taking care of him. He's completely paralyzed below the neck. She comes home from work at about 4pm, leaves to go do whatever she wants, doesn't come back until 7 or 7:30pm, and insists on being in bed by 8pm. (She sleeps in another room.) So she feeds him dinner, turns on his TV, and then goes to bed. If he needs anything while I'm at work (I work 5pm-10pm so I can be with him during the day) she usually ignores him. Sometimes she takes a bunch of pills, so if there's an emergency he can't wake her up.

Today, we reached a breaking point. I caught her in a lie about leaving him alone. It escalated from there. She left to stay elsewhere, but not before threatening to either sell the house or evict me. We don't have anywhere to go. I'm not ready to put him in a nursing home, but we can't afford any handicap accessible housing in our area. Trust me, I've looked and I'm still looking.

1) can she sell the house? Neither my dad or I am on any paperwork regarding ownership. But they are married. Does he have to sign off on a sale?

2) Can she evict me? We have no formal agreement, but I can prove that I give her money every month. Does my dad have to sign off on an eviction?

3) How else can my dad and I protect ourselves legally? I'm already his financial POA.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 In Kentucky, to sell the homestead, she'll need her husband's consent.

Yes, she can evict you (by following all of the steps to evict a month-to-month tenant in Kentucky), but then she'll have to figure out how to provide for her husband's welfare. (Neglecting the medical needs of a disabled spouse merits a call to Adult Protective Services.)

In fact, you may want to call APS anyway. I'd also call your local Area Agency on Aging or [Kentucky Protection & Advocacy](http://www.kypa.net/home.html) for referrals to other resources in your area. In particular, your dad may qualify for home health services, to have somebody there when you can't be. Your dad should also consider giving you a healthcare POA, so you'll be in position to make decisions about his care if/when he can no longer do so.


Title: Employer threatening to sue me and file a complaint with immigration to have my status revoked. Ontario, Canada

Question: Up until a few days ago I worked in an administrative position at a immigration law firm after arriving in Canada 4 months ago. Recently someone at the office was caught stealing and was planned to be let go the following day. The next day the person never showed up and quit over a phone call. My boss (immigration lawyer) called me into the office and yelled at me and fired me in front of other partners. She said that I must have warned him about his termination so I have conspired with him from the start. She has been sending me emails and threatening to file a police report and stop my immigration application. The truth is I didn't talk to the guy about that, it's true that we know each other but not outside of work. I never said anything nor did I steal anything. I don't know what to do, she says she is going to have me deported. And she is the one handling all the immigration stuff for me. I am really worried and scared. She keeps sending me email, threatening action against me even after I returned all the company belongings. I don't know what I can do next. Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Answer:
 > And she is the one handling all the immigration stuff for me.

This is unethical at best, and potentially illegal.  You should find a new immigration lawyer ASAP, and talk to them about potential avenues for pursing action against your former boss/lawyer.


Title: Workplace too cold that I have to wear a winter jacket to stay warm

Question: Hi, I live in Massachusetts and am 17 years old. I was sick with something Friday into Sunday and was feverless Sunday night into Monday night (for 24 hours) and so I decided to go to work that night. I get there and it is literally 33 degrees in the store. Apparently, it's been like that for a week and there is no news of the company fixing it. We've always had issues with the heating units (such as them blowing cold air during the winter or heat during the summer). And after working there last night, I woke up this morning sick... again. My question is, is this legal? It just seems so unsafe for both customers and employees alike. I just don't know where to go if this were an issue and am afraid to lose my job if I do speak up. Any and all help appreciated.

Answer:
 If you’re permitted to wear appropriate winter clothing it’s legal.

If you’re forbidden it’s very likely an OSHA violation and should be reported Answer #2: Are you being permitted to wear a coat? Lots of people work in the cold (like a warehouse with frozen food) and they dress appropriately.


Title: Found a pistachio covered in glue in a bag, not sure what to do

Question:
I bought a bag of pistachios, the brand is Life, and after eating some of them I found this one that seems like it’s covered in glue, I’ll try to post a link if I manage to
The thing is, it surely isn’t something organic and it shouldn’t have been in the bag

I’d like to reach out for the company to say this, even just for removing the corresponding lot from the market in case other bags got contaminated
Should I do something?
And if I should, how?

I live in Italy if that could help, Thanks!

Answer:
 Usually, unless you can show that you have been injured in some way, there isn't much you can do legally.

However! If you send them a pic of what you found, the numbers off of the bag and whatever dates, you could end up with some free pistachios!


Title: [AL] Court mandated drug test.

Question: 1 took 1 2mg xanax a couple hours ago and plan on taking 1 2mg xanax and 1 20mg oxycontin tomorrow. I have trial on aug 26 and know I will be drug tested. Do you think i will pass?

Answer: No, you will not pass. Make better choices. Or at least ask these questions before taking pills. Answer #2: Your past reddit posts show you're a minor, you actively shoplift, have evaded police multiple times, almost have been charged/caught selling drugs. Failing a drug test would probably be the best thing possible for you. Jail and or rehab would help you kick any remaining habits. I've known people that started out in your lifestyle. It doesn't end well. Answer #3: Assuming you don't have a prescription and it is a hair or pee test, no, you will not pass.


Title: [Ca] Is it possible to find out if someone actually terminated a pregnancy?

Question:
Long messy story and asking for a friend.

The short version is my buddy got a girl pregnant, they had a falling out, and stopped communications. He indicated from day one that he wanted to be in the child's life as the father regardless of relationship with the mother.

Baby is supposed to be born early May. I dont know all the details but yesterday he was told that she terminated the pregnancy months ago and didnt tell him.

My immediate thought is that she could be lying. She is married to someone else and by Ca law he would be the presumed father if the kid is born and the pregnancy wasnt terminated.

So the question is, how can my friend find out if the pregnancy was really terminated? And yes, I've already considered that there may never have been a pregnancy to begin with. He has considered this too. I just want to make sure all of the bases are covered.

Answer: No, there is no way he can find out beyond seeing if she has a kid in a few months.  HIPAA would prevent any providers from talking to him absent her consent.


Title: started working at a restaurant a week ago, want to quit, but i'm not "official" yet?

Question:
this is in south florida and i'm 19 years old

i recently got my first part-time job a week ago at a well-known sandwich restaurant. after a week of dealing with the horrible management and thinking how this isn't my type of job (fast paced food) i wanted to quit.

the only reason i haven't quit is because it feels like i'm technically not official. when i went to the interview, the manager hired me on the spot and i started the same day (monday 5/7/18). she does not have a copy of my ID or SSN. i signed one paper about the procedures and that's it. i'm not on the payroll yet, she said i'd get paid in 2 weeks even tho she does not have any of my info. she just said she wants it by tomorrow (i have it) and i'm going to give her my information today. i recorded all the hours i worked just in case there's no written proof of me working or something.

my question is: can i quit and expect to be paid for the hours i worked even though they do not have my information?

here are my hours:
5/7/18 Monday: 11 am - 6:30 pm
5/8/18 Tuesday: 4 pm - 8 pm
5/9/18 Wednesday: 11 am - 4 pm
5/10/18 Thursday: Off
5/11/18 Friday: 11 am - 5:30 pm
5/12/18 Saturday: Off
5/13/18 Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
5/14/18 Monday: 11 am - 5:30 pm

thanks a lot for any replies. i appreciate it

Answer: Yes, you will have to provide your information for them to process your pay though.


Title: Arab in the UK with a student visa, soon to become illegal

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >I am even considering applying for asylum

Unless you quallify you won't get it and you will be sent back.

>I am even considering applying for asylum

Did you talk to a immigration lawyer in britain?

Did you really check everywhere for courses to follow?

>I am planning to stay in the UK after my visa is cancelled

If you intend to do this I would really talk to a lawyer before it expires because overstayment of a visa doesn't look good on your paperwork.Answer #2: > I am planning to stay in the UK after my visa is cancelled, and try to figure something out

This is a very bad idea and if you were found out, it could prevent you from re-entring the country for many years, if ever.   This current government is very anti-immigration and will use any reason to keep you out.  You would be much better off leaving before your visa expires and reapplying for a visa for next school year.

If you haven't done so, talk to your country's embassy and see if they have any way of helping.  They may also be able to point you to immigration lawyers who can help and are within your budget.


Title: Employer wants LinkedIn Password, is this legal?

Question:
I am in Chicago, we are all working from home and our boss wants our login info to "verify we are reaching out to people" is this legal?  I am in a Sales position

Edit: I had the account before working here but he does pay for my sales navigator

Answer:
 Sure it's legal, but you dont have to give it to them. They could also fire you for it, which wouldn't be so bad, considering these guys are crappy.

You could also make a fake account and give that to them. Also, check the TOS and it'll probably say not to give out your info, you could use that to deny him and see if he/she buys it.


Title: Nevada family law; father decided to stop paying my mom alimony after 20 years

Question:
After 5 years of reading reddit, this is my first post.

So my parents divorced 20 years ago and my mom was awarded $1200/mo. alimony for life or until she remarries. My mom is now 72 and my dad is 79, still owns his own business and has a nice income. 18 months ago he just decided to ignore the court order and stop paying her alimony. He feels that he's paid her enough, he said. Instead of going back to court and requesting a modification, he just stopped paying.

Please don't turn this into a debate over lifetime alimony. It's what she was awarded and believe me, she had a very difficult 25 years of marriage to him. My parents met in the UK when my dad went there to open a casino. She worked at the hotel. They met and married in 9 weeks and then she left her family and friends to move to the US when his job called for him to move. She was a stay-at-home mom with three children for the next 25 years. My dad was horrible but she had to raise her children so she stayed in a miserable marriage and gave us kids the best childhoods ever.

Once I was 18, she filed for divorce and he decided he'd rather let the bank take the home we were selling than accept an offer and have to give her half. My dad was a pit boss in a high end casino for 30+years and also owned an insurance agency for 30 years. The day she filed for divorce, he quit his casino job so his income would be less. He tried hiding as much of his assets as possible and even after the drastic reduction of his income, she was awarded the $1200/mo alimony. Ok-enough backstory.

Because my mom was a housewife for so many years, her social security is not enough for her to live on. Since he stopped paying her, I have given her $1200/mo to cover her expenses. Luckily I have a fiance that pays all of our bills, otherwise I wouldn't be able to cover her rent. My dad makes from $11,000 - $14,000 a month before expenses. He has always been terrible with his money. He has always gambled big on sports and because of this, he is always pleading poverty and borrowing money.

Here is my question: I know he's at least responsible for the months he hasn't paid her but he says he doesn't have the money because of all the loans he pays every month, quarterly payments to irs, and paying big money for painkillers that he's abused for his entire life. If he goes before the judge to request modification, will the judge look at his gross income? Shouldn't my mom get paid before these shady people who lend him money at outrageous interest rates? How can it be enforced?

Also, he has a settlement from an accident he was hurt in. Could a lien be put on the settlement to cover what he owes her? I'm sure he has loans already based on what he could receive from the settlement but she needs to come first. We can't afford $10k to go to an attorney but is that going to be our only option to collect?

My mom is sick with a rare lung disease and grieving the loss of my brother from 2 years ago and it literally makes me ill to see her having to struggle and wonder how she's going to pay her bills.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Answer: She really needs a lawyer to help her collect the arrears and oppose any modification request.  Find one that will take payments; if she can get him to pay again, it will be worth $10k.Answer #2: Is your mother getting social security based on her earnings or her ex-husbands?  She should be eligible to get it based on his earnings since it sounds like they were married over 10 years and she hasn't remarried.


Title: I was double paid, but they want me to pay more than what I was double paid.

Question:
Location: Green Bay, WI

I was paid two paychecks of $800 today, so I told my employer and now they want me to pay back the gross amount (including tax) rather than just the net. The tax burden on an $800 check comes out to another couple hundred dollars. I can't afford to pay them the additional $200 they want me to pay... I need that money for rent on the 1st. Isn't it their responsibility to recover the taxes they withheld from my "extra" check? I fear they will just take the money directly from my account without my authorization because I do direct deposit...

Answer: You should only have to pay back the net amount.  You are not responsible for making them whole by covering the amount they overpaid to the government.  They can make adjustments on the back end to square away the withheld amounts.


Title: [CA] I was in a car accident where the other party was at fault, they’re trying to claim I rear ended them but I got video proving otherwise.

Question:
2 weeks ago I was in a car accident where a lady did an illegal U-turn right in front of me. She did it from the oncoming first lane (not even from the turning lane). I did not see her before she made the U-turn as she made it in between cars in the actual turning lane. I was able to swerve and avoid T-boning her but completely demolished the rear side of her car. I found out through the lawyer I got to represent me (that might not keep representing me for much longer as the other lady does not have car insurance) that she is claiming I rear ended her. The lady is trying to commit insurance fraud and claim I was at fault. Little does this lady know that a man was passing by and caught the whole thing on his dash cam, he had a front seat view of the accident, and was nice enough to pull over and give me the footage.
What can I do to end her case against me? And what can I do to her for putting me through this entire ordeal of claiming I was at fault?
Thank you all in advance.
Topic:
Insurance

Answer: Have you spoken with your insurance?  They should be handling this and would want the video footage


Title: [GA & NM] sky burial legality for tribal member.

Question:
Hi there,

This post is about death, wills, power of attorney, burial specifications, etc.

I am a 25/f currently living in Georgia, USA, but I am originally from New Mexico, where I am a tribal member of a pueblo.

My partner (not married) and I have been talking about our futures lately and how to handle each other's funeral preparations. He wants to be cremated, no problem, I'm on it. I, however, want my body to be taken back to my tribal lands and be left out way up in the mountains, and given back to the animals, bugs, land, etc. An Indian sky burial, if you will.
I intend to make my partner my power of attorney as he is probably the only person who is 100% committed to see this out in the event of my death.

I know I will have to get permission from the tribal elders, but would this be legal on tribal land? Is there even a way that my request would be executed if it says it in my will? Would a lawyer even write this up for me without laughing in my face? Would my family or partner get in trouble?
This is not a common practice for my tribe, so I don't think I could get behind the "religious freedom" thing. My tribe does have its own government and laws, however.

Any insight is appreciated,
Thanks!

Answer: I doubt your tribe's authorities would want to take on the BIA and federal health authorities over something like this. it's not even a traditional practice. so their only grounds for (probably) stretching/breaking federal rules and the rules of adjacent states vis a vis sanitation, burial, and wildlife would be that they have tribal jurisdiction.


Title: Found guilty on charges based upon lies, defiant trespassing (Pennsylvania).

Question:
First, thank you for taking the time to read this. I received a citation in the mail for defiant trespassing. This is coming from my neighbor who I have never even spoke to, nor stepped on their property in the 15+ years we have "lived" beside each other (the neighbor does not even live in the house, just keeps the property). Fast forward to the hearing, the neighbor calls a witness who says (in a nutshell) they say someone on their property and wasn't sure who it was at first, but eventually said it was me. Then the plaintiff was called up. They stated that I was seen on their property and then started a verbal altercation with them, suggesting that I was threatening their well being. They also said I had left their property, and then came back to verbally harass them more, none of which I did. I refused to ask them any questions because I actually felt confident that I was going to win, and I'm not a lawyer, didn't want to incriminate myself, etc. Then I was called up, I denied everything and said that they are blatantly lying under oath. Long story even more short, I was found guilty. They had no evidence, just witness testimony. The neighbor coached their witness. They don't even live their so how would they know if someone was on their property? I stated that I had pictures showing that the property wasn't posted until after I received the citations and the judge wanted nothing to do with it. I also received two more charges from the same neighbor for harassment and destruction of property. So what's going to stop me from being guilty on those charges based on precedent with the trespassing (but that's for a later post)? I am going to appeal the ruling but I am afraid I will lose that too. The neighbor is just trying to make my life a living Hell for no reason. I have done nothing to deserve this. I could really use something, anything, in this situation.

*Disclaimer* This was actually written by the defendants son. My parent is getting royally screwed over here and its tearing them to pieces. I am trying to help them myself, but there is only so much I can do, and submitting this post for them is one example. I would be absolutely grateful to the maximum extent if someone could throw us a bone, help us out. I was thinking that maybe if i take pictures every day, every couple hours, showing that there is no vehicle in their driveway, maybe I can use that as evidence to prove no one even lives there. And personally, you can tell just by looking at the dilapidated condition of the house that no one lives their. Ok, I am done for now but will gladly elaborate if anyone is interested/willing to help us out. Thank you so much, and remember, this is not for me but my computer illiterate parent!

Answer:
 >They had no evidence, just witness testimony.

Testimony *is* evidence.  It isn't necessarily proof, but it is evidence.  CSI has created unrealistic expectations of what evidence is, but often an entire case hinges solely on testimony.

Your parent has been convicted of a misdemeanor.  You can appeal it, but it probably won't go anywhere because unless here was an error of law, then the court of appeals won't overturn the verdict.  Put up a video camera or move. Answer #2: ~"they" need a lawyerrrrrr~


Title: [CA] A question about small claims

Question: In my state, the jurisdictional limit is $10,000. But the case I am trying to tackle is around $10,400. Can I just suck it up and ask for $10,000?

Answer:
 Yes, you can.

Make sure you can present your case in 10 minutes or less.  Make sure you provide the least amount of documents possible to the judge to prove your case, organize them, and bring two copies with you to court.


Title: I just found out I have a warrant in Alabama. I thought everything was taken care of there; apparently not. What do I do now?

Question:
Sorry if this is a common question, but I swear I looked and couldn't find it already answered.

I found out yesterday that I didn't complete my probation like I thought I had, and there is a warrant for my arrest in Alabama. I need to travel through there today (currently in Florida) but don't feel safe doing so. What is my next step for taking care of this? Am I definitely going to jail? Can I call and make arrangements and buy myself some time? The original charge was a misdemeanor and the warrant is for failing to appear or some shit. Thanks r/legaladvice!!

Answer: First of all, contact an attorney in Alabama that deals with criminal law.  Explain the situation and they may be able to make a representation to the court on your behalf.  You will likely have to appear in person at some point, but if you handle this promptly, it may not necessarily result in jail.


Title: Is a Counterclaim when Landlord has Lied to the court and wants an Immediate Eviction?

Question:
I'm seeking advice related to Landlord/Tenant Law in MO.

Here is Missouri's Statues on:

[Landlord & Tennant Law](http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/Chapters/ChapText441.html) and the [Exact Statute](http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/44100007401.html) he is trying to use to have me evicted.

WARNING: LONG STORY ALERT!

As of today, I am just over a month into a 12 Month x $675.00 a month lease of a Duplex + a $500.00 security deposit. About month into the lease I realized there was an impossible stipulation regarding "no pet’s clause" of the lease. It was more of a "no pet/or smoking" sentence that basically said "Tenant will pay Landlord $150/mo for every month of the lease regardless of when pet/or smoking is found. I wasn’t sure how to approach the Landlord about it, but never did I think that it would result in this INSANE legal situation. I was dumb enough to think that by leaving my Bichon Frise's leash on the back porch, the situation would be resolved sooner rather than later.  Unfortunately, I was very wrong in that assumption.  When the leash was seen by Landlord, he was insanely mad.

**(Events # 1-5) ALL OCCURRED BETWEEN: FRI, MAY 8, 2015 - THU, MAY 21, 2015**

**1)** Friday- 2:00 PM, Pet is "discovered" and landlord (with his 25 year old son present) proceeds to reprimand and lecture me for about 45 minutes, insisting I remove the pet or he would.

**2)** Monday- 9:00 AM, Landlord shows up (with his son) at 9 AM. Before he said anything, I gave him a letter (which I had spent the weekend drafting that I was going to mail letter that day) kissing his ass majorly with the I was wrong and I was willing to do whatever not to have to repack my whole life and move again (sign a pet addendum, extra deposit...etc.). He read the letter (or pretended to), then smirked and said "It doesn't make any difference"...and the dog must go TODAY. If I didn't do so, he would destroy everything from my/my girlfriend's credit score, our jobs, and most importantly ANY chances at future housing. All this because I wouldn't get rid of my pet (which I explained was a beloved pet of over 10 years).

**3)** Monday-5:00 PM Landlord shows up (without his Son) to serve a 30 Day NOTICE to TERMINATE TENANCY because of violation of "No Pets". I had learned my lesson from our previous two encounters (which I wish I had recorded) so this time I recorded audio. Strangely, he was like a total different person (nice and professional) while reading me the 30 day notice. I figured he realized that this was his best bet and just wanted his place back in no more than 30 days. I WISH!

**4)** Tuesday - 9:00 AM Landlord is pounding on the door until I open it. He insists that he must do an inspection of the property. I am totally cordial (as I have been this whole time) and invite him in to do his "Property Inspection". I actually wanted him to realize the truth...the place is in PERFECT condition and maybe he would then change his mind about the 30 day notice. I hear him talking aloud to himself, going from room to room. I quickly realized that he had a video camera harness on and was basically narrating the walk through. I was shocked but relieved when he said, "There is no sign of Pet Odor at this time" while in the living area. He insisted on inspecting the Master bedroom & Bath where my Girlfriend was sleeping in her underwear after a 12 hour shift at the Hospital (RN). By the time he was done with the Master Bathroom it was going on 25 minutes of him being there. I was sitting on the edge of the bed attempting to block my Girlfriend from the embarrassment of the whole situation. For the record, I am not insinuating he was doing any sexual harassing, but more of a huge privacy violation. After he reads some bogus legal document which basically said that what he was doing was totally legal, he realized that I still wasn't pissed off so he took it one step further. He acted like he was reading still and said, "I will be doing random property inspections daily until you have vacated these premises." Now based on everything he had done thus far...I knew he meant what he said and was going to harass us every day...while we are already going to be stressed beyond belief with everything. I finally had enough, and I said, "What he was doing was F_____  B.S." and why can't he just leave us the F___ alone." It was that moment that he smiled, said "Thank You" and left out the front door. For the next week my Girlfriend and I had been living in a heightened state of "paranoia", never knowing when our next "Surprise inspection" was coming.

**5)** Yesterday (Thursday - 9:00 AM)... I am awakened by a plain clothed process server. The Landlord had apparently hired an Attorney (not his usual Attorney) to file a 2 Count Petition.

**Count 1** - **Immediate Eviction**
The document says, "More particularly, Defendant, (Me) threatened bodily harm to (Landlord) when (Landlord) was inspecting the premises and discovered and unauthorized pet."  It also goes on to state in so many words, that I am a "Danger to the community" if I am not evicted at once.

**Count 2** - **Breach of Contract**
The Document basically restates what the Lease had written as far as a "No Pets" were concerned. It goes on, stating that any and all charges that arise between now and end of this court case will be mine to pay.  It's worded as though I actually owe money, which I DO NOT and in fact the Landlord still has my $500 Lease.

**MY QUESTIONS:**

*1. Should I file a counterclaim?

I feel that if I wait until the Court Date assigned, that I will not GET a chance to tell my side of this UNBELIEVABLE story, and even if I did I would muck it up some how.
*2.  Do Judges take into account "The Truth" when it comes to these types of situations?

*3. Is there anything else I am missing here, that I have not even thought of?

**SUMMARY**
When I researched MO Eviction Law, I realized that if he (Landlord) flat out REFUSED to work with me at all… on the "No Pets" situation, then he could only evict me for Unlawful Detainer. Filing this type of lawsuit could ONLY just begin at the end of the 30 day notice. I would NEVER stay a second past that date for the obvious reasons. I think the Landlord felt like trying to "punish" me for my choices. So he blatantly lied (via an Attorney) to make sure that I get what I deserve.

 **RECENT UPDATE**
I have found 5 lawsuits in my county since 2012, involving my Landlord. All of them were cases for "Rent and Possession". Two of these cases (where PETITION FOR HARASSMENT and FORCIBLE ENTRY were filed as a Counterclaim)   were dismissed w/prejudice and the Landlord was forced to pay costs as well.

Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 You signed a contract agreeing to not have pets. What made you think that part of the agreement is optional?

What exactly do you think you have a counterclaim for? And what makes you think you *don't* owe money when you agreed to this penalty?


Title: Is it against US law to refuse border control the right to access personal data on your laptop or smart phone?

Question:
I am in the UK but this post probably relates to US law.

A friend of mine told me that, when entering the US via an airport/passport control, immigration officials may ask to inspect the contents of your luggage if they believe you to be attempting to enter the country illegally, and that this might even extend to them being allowed to read emails or look at other personal documents on your laptop computer or smartphone…

Obviously, some of us have very personal and confidential data on our devices, so I was just wondering whether anyone knows whether they can actually force you to allow them access to this data? And if the answer is 'yes, would having a password on your devices prevent them from doing so without proper recourse, such as suspecting you to be a risk to national security, or gaining a court order or similar?

My gut feeling would be that they would not be allowed to force you to give them access to your data, but that they ultimately decide whether or not you may enter the country, and your non-compliance may be seen as cause for concern and further hinder your chances of being allowed safe passage…??

Disclaimer: I promise I'm not a terrorist :-) but I visit the US quite a lot and have emails that *could* be seen by an over-zealous immigration agent as possibly incriminating, such as the mere mention of wanting to emigrate stored in emails et cetera, and if I got selected for random screening, I wouldn't want something seemingly insignificant like that harming my chances of entry as a tourist....

Answer:
 If you are not a US Citizen you have no right to enter. Border patrol can ask to inspect whatever they like; if you refuse you may be denied entry. Answer #2: Store sensitive data in the cloud in an encrypted file, and remove it from your personal devices while crossing.  Retrieve from cloud.

Nothing illegal about that.Answer #3: The EFF's article is pretty thorough.

https://www.eff.org/wp/defending-privacy-us-border-guide-travelers-carrying-digital-devices

Also, CBP essentially covers anywhere within 100 miles of the border.

https://www.aclu.org/constitution-100-mile-border-zoneAnswer #4: Quick tip. I often travel with devices due to my business. Store everything on a personal cloud (they are cheap, $400). If you are really worried, drain the battery of any device before you cross. They will often not bother.

I enter the states 6-7 times a year and have only been asked twice. The second time, my laptop had run out of charge. They simply shrugged and told me to move on.


Title: If the president-elect and vp-elect are assassinated after all other candidates have dropped out or conceded, who legally becomes president?

Answer:
 When?

If it's before the Electors meet, then the Electors are (generally) free to vote for whoever they want- they'll simply elect someone else (likely from the party who won the most electors).

If it's after the electors meet, then the newly elected speaker of the House will be sworn in as President.


Title: Possible discrimination? Not sure where to take it, if anywhere.

Question:
[Georgia, USA] A fitness model wannabe girl that I graduated high school with has recently started her own “business” with another girl. This business consists of selling clothing items online only for very cheap. They are both pretty religious girls, and that shows through in a lot of their clothing. They recently stated that they are looking for “influencers” to promote the clothing line while getting paid and receiving discounts on the clothing. In the title of the “job posting” (it was an Instagram picture with all the information in the comment), one of the girls stated that you must be a Christian. My main question is obviously is this legal for them to do? I don’t necessarily want to do anything about it as think it’s more of some harmless ignorance by them. But, I’m more so just curious about it, as it seems like something pretty new that maybe hasn’t been legally explored as much as other things.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 > My main question is obviously is this legal for them to do?

If a fundamental component of the business is of a Christian nature, they can choose to hire Christians. Just like how a church can require it's pastor to be Christian and Hooters can specify female only servers.

If it's a core part of the business, then that type of discrimination is allowed.


Title: My lawyer asking for "mistaken" money to be returned

Question:
Edit: In Australia, Specifically SA

Hi all,

About a 18 months ago i tried to buy a online car from a local car dealerships that does online auctions. They take about $3500 as a deposit, incase you win and dont pay.

i bought 1 car, but they claimed i had bought 3. and took over $10,000 from my account. I went to a lawyer, we argued with them for a while and then i gave up, and decided to let them have the money. It wasnt worth the headache.

about a month or two ago my lawyer sends me a letter with a cheque for $10,000 odd dollars. In the letter he had told me that he was unsure why the monies had come to him, but he was forwarding me the total amount minus his fees.
I was understandably very happy, went out, and and spent the money that was owed to me.

Yesterday i get a letter saying that the money was mistakenly sent to me, it was a matter with someone else in regards to an estate, and to send them the money within 7 days.

What can i do? The original letter said that i was entitled to this money. Its not as though this is a bank that accidentally deposited money without anything attached. This lawyer had send me a letter telling me this was money owed to me, paid to him by the car dealership.

Thank you.

Answer:
 Australian law has a well developed "change of position" defence for restitutionary claims and claims for mistaken payments.

http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a74bf204-d6d2-46d4-aecb-2dcc14549c5b

As you can see, it can be quite technical.

Answer #2: Well.. I'm not a lawyer in Australia but I would be **utterly shocked** if you got to keep money that didn't truly belong to you, which was given by mistake.

Your case has some nuances, enough of them where I think you should speak with a lawyer, but be careful... all this lawyer speaking is going to generate fees and defeat the entire purpose of not turning it over.


Title: Seeking child support advice

Question:
Hello /r/legaladvice. I am in huge trouble, and I really need some questions answered or maybe some legal advice.

I was in a sexual relationship with a woman last year and she is claiming to be pregnant with my child whose birth date is in May 2016. I am curious if there is any way I can get out of child support duty assuming the mother is also on board to request it.

**Backstory:**

The mother was on birth control (NuvaRing) for our strictly-for-sex relationship from what I understand. We also practiced using condoms every time. This relationship continued occasionally for one year at the end of which I was scheduled to leave the state (Alaska) and move late September 2015. My partner knew of this three months before, and I am worried she may have stopped her birth control practices without my knowledge. I believe she did this because she had developed feelings for me and did not want me to leave the state, and ultimately leave her.

In December having finally moved I received a photo of a legal document signed by a medical professional ensuring that she was pregnant, and the due date was in May. I asked her if she had had any other sexual partners at the same time and she assured me that I had been the only partner she has had since January 2015. I then started discussing options with her such as abortion which she was against. Later in October 2015 I finally talked her into having an abortion. She texted me that she had went through with it, and that I need not worry anymore. Then in January 2016 she texted and told me that somehow the abortion had reversed itself (???) and that it was too late to have an abortion now. She had decided to keep it.

In January 2016 I talked to her about possibly keeping me out of the child’s life, and that she could be a single parent. She agreed that she wanted to raise the child alone, and that was that. But I am worried about child support as I do not want to owe her money (which I don’t have) for a mistake I would have fixed if I had the ability to. You see, all of the choice was left up to her and I was kept out of the loop about this. I discussed possibly leaving my name out of any legal paperwork, and claiming that she did not know who the father was. I am unsure of this as she also said something about “the state requires a father’s name on the birth certificate” or that “the state will ask who the father is for child support”

**Assuming the mother is on board with any plans, my questions are:**

* Would it be possible to ‘leave my name out’ of any legal paperwork to avoid child support duties?
* Would it be possible to sign an agreement of termination for child support to avoid child support duties?
* Is it possible to relinquish my rights as a legal parent, and will that stop child support duties?
* Is it possible to stop child support duties with the information I have about the shady things she has done? (i.e. going back on her word, fake abortion, stopping birth control without my knowledge)

The mother has agreed that she does not want child support in exchange for full custody of the child (whether that be legally binding or not, she takes my word that I want nothing to do with this anyway)
As of right now I have not received any child support notice, I do not have any affiliation with the state of Alaska anymore, and a DNA test has not been ordered.

Please feel free to PM me any questions or ask them in this post, I will answer them.

Answer:
 - she cannot put you on the birth cert without a court doing so.

- nope. It is for the child. Neither you or her can sign away a child's right to support.

- nope. Not without another person willing to take the fathers rights (step dad)

- nope. Child support is for the child. Mom's actions don't effect it.

Mom at any time can file for support (and paternity). If mom ever used any government support (WIC, Medicaid) they will file support on the child's behalf. Whether mom wants it or not.

We don't do PM hereAnswer #2: Your only option would be contest paternity and get a DNA test, and hope that she was lying about not having other sexual partners. Even if she did stop her BC without your knowledge, or agreed to have an abortion then backed out; neither of those things eliminates in any way your obligation to provide support if ordered.

If she eventually gets married, her new husband can ask for a stepchild adoption, which would terminate your rights and obligations of you agree to it. Otherwise, she always has the oppurtunity to file, and will be ordered to give your name as a condition of receiving any welfare benefits. So if she's independently wealthy and won't file for support or welfare, then you could escape supporting your child and be a deadbeat dad. Otherwise; it's doing to happen one way or another. Answer #3: Get a paternity test first. She's already lied or been shady to you several times, why are you willing to trust her on this?


Title: Paid for coupon and it expired [CA]

Question:
I purchased a coupon for $175 in February for an athletic race I wanted to buy tickets for. Apparently, a part of the purchasing step was to agree that the coupon would expire in March. The coupon had to be redeemed prior to the March date. I went to redeem it a couple days ago and found out the coupon was no longer valid and didn't work.

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I reached out to their support to ask if they could still honor the code since the race I want is in December and it's a long way away. They said they couldn't because the code expired and the only option I had was to pay the difference for full priced tickets. I said I would like the coupon honored or a full refund since I didn't use their service at all. They said the terms say the coupon is non-refundable.

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I thought coupons of value were not able to expire in the state of CA but I could be wrong. I would like to know if I have any ground to stand on or if I'm just stuck paying the difference for the full price of the ticket.

Answer: I am aware of a CA state law that states gift cards can't expire- but not coupons.


Title: is getting a lingerie massage illegal?

Question:
if you do not get a happy ending or sex at all is getting a lingerie or nude massage illegal?  Oklahoma location

Thanks
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: I hope not.


Title: Hit a mailbox while delivering pizza, and "left the scene of an accident"

Question:
(NJ)

To make a really really long story short, i was delivering pizza on the night of halloween. While i'm driving to houses, i like to play music pretty loud with lots of bass. As i pull up to the customers house, i hear a thud but wasn't sure if it was my bass and I knew I didn't hr anything so i just shrugged it off. I went outside to get the pizza to deliver and checked my car just incase, and it was fine. I looked at their mailbox, and it was crooked. However, in my defense, A LOT of customers that i've delivered to in the past, have practically had mailboxes only hanging together by a thread, so i wasn't 100% sure if i did it.

Where i fucked up is, I didn't say anything to the customer due to being scared nervous anxious and in a rush because we were busy. When I got back to the restaurant, my manager told me they called and said the neighbors witnessed a "hit and run" on the customer's mailbox.

So i told my manager, can i please talk to them over the phone personally, and make things right. She says sure, but we got busy and i got sent on a couple more deliveries, and she told me that we'll deal with it when i get back. Funny.

Funny because when i got back to the restaurant i was informed by my manager that they called the cops and there was an officer in the restaurant already waiting to talk to me.

He was a complete asshole. I shouldn't have talked to him, or said i wanted my lawyer/parents present, but i panicked and fucked up. I told him "my story" which is exactly the one that I have typed out. Right off the bat, he tells me i'm lying, i know what i did, blah blah blah. I said i'm not admitting anything.

He goes out to my car and takes pictures for evidence and i get 3 tickets. I believe reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and endangerment of property.

I go back inside and finally get the chance to call the people and talk to them, and surprisingly enough, they weren't complete assholes. It was a dad i was talking to, and he said he has my number and he'd call me back, and he still hasn't. I waited one day, and then texted him saying I want to talk again or meet in person, if possible, and i got no answer. I called a lawyer today, and he told me to stop texting or trying to contact them immediately, and not to speak to anyone about it.

This is bullshit. Like fuck, i know i fucked up, but had the customer just talked to me on the phone first, I would've made things right and explained my side of the story, and paid them or fixed their stupid fucking mailbox. But no. Now i have a court date in 6 days, and don't know what to do.

Any and all help would be seriously appreciated, and i can provide more details to the story if needed. Thanks in advance

Answer:
 You're facing a criminal charge and need an attorney. You appear to be guilty of the charges and likely made a full confession already to the police.Answer #2: So, let me get this straight:

1. You pull up and hit the mailbox (the "thud").
2. You stop the car, get out, deliver the pizza.
3. You come back to your car and check it out, but your car had magically moved away from the mailbox, so you couldn't tell that you had hit it.

Are you suggesting that you pulled up to and hit the mailbox, but then backed up before getting out of the car? How was your car not touching the mailbox if you hit it? Was it not in your way when you went to pull out?

And was there honestly no damage to your car *at all* even though you hit this mailbox?
Answer #3: Looks like this isn't your [first run in](https://np.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/6mvj0a/i_got_pulled_over_doing_100_mph_in_a_65_mph_zone/) with the cops and driving.


Title: (MI) Remote job, not hired due to state I reside in. Curious as to why?

Question:
Hey there /r/legaladvice. I'm not looking for recourse or direction for legal action on this one. However I am quite curious as to a reason. I've searched Google and can't come up with one.

Story: Applied to work remotely for a popular tech company based in Utah. This is the email I received from them:

> We regret to inform you that due to tax purposes, we are unable to hire in your current State/Country.
>
> Below is a list of the states we are able to hire in. If you’re willing to relocate to one of these states, then please contact me, and we can continue the hiring process. If not, then we will retain your resume, and if our policy changes, we will contact you. Thanks again for your interest in employment at {COMPANY}.
>
> AZ, CA CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MO, NH, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA.

I've been involved in many different businesses all over the country, all working remotely, and have not come across this issue. I know it says for tax purposes, but what exactly are those tax reasons is what I'm trying to figure out.

I appreciate your help in advance!

Answer:
 Generally employers must comply with the laws of the state in which work is performed, including payment of any relevant employment taxes.  So having an employee in a particular state involves a process of understanding the requirements of that state and building mechanisms to comply with them.

It seems likely the law will need to evolve a bit around telecommuting.


Title: Was I convicted?

Question:
throwaway because people know my stuff
Location: Houston, Texas

So back up to the end of my middle school years. I am a straight A student, but one morning on the bus a girl had some alcohol. She explicitly told me what it was and I held it and smelled it anyways, I didn't drink it but some other kids did after I got off. Apparently there was a snitch and cameras, and they saw me holding the bottle and called me into the office for possession.

They said that we were getting sent to an alternative school till the end of the year, colleges would not see this, and that we were lucky that the city/state just implemented something that would allow middle school kids to not be charged for their first offense. I did not totally understand what they were saying because I was in shock about what had just happened. The police officer took my name, height, date of birth, weight and eye color, but I was never arrested or taken to court.

Fast forward to today, and I'm applying for a job to save for college, and it asks if I have ever been convicted of anything or arrested for anything.

My questions are:
Was I convicted?
Is this on my criminal record?
After I turn 18 will this still be on my record?
If it will, can I get it expunged?

Answer: No, unless there was a court proceeding, you were not convicted of anything.


Title: Is it legal to TNR neighbor's cat?

Question: My neighborhood is overran with cats. Every spring, they will yowl and have many litters. Recently I've started leaving out traps to catch them, bring them to my vet to have them fixed (and have the tip of their ear cut off to signify they've been fixed) then release them back into my neighborhood. My concern is what if I trap a neighbor's pet cat and get it fixed? Could they sue me for it? My guess is no because by allowing their pets to roam outdoors, they're allowing the pet to potentially get into dangerous situations? Any thoughts/opinions? What would you do if your pet suddenly came home missing the tip of its ear and its testicles/ovaries?

Answer:
 Pets are property. If you damage the property of someone, you are liable for making that person whole, the mechanism of which is money.

That being said, unless the animal in question is some sort of pure-breed -- *though, who would let such an animal roam free at night is beyond me* -- the money you would be forced to pay, assuming you were sued and lost in small claims, would likely be not terribly high. But you are incorrect, if you assume that you cannot be sued for doing this.Answer #2: I mean, yes, anyone could sue for anything, but it's unlikely they would.

Make sure the vet checks for a microchip and previous scars, though.  If it's a microchipped cat, I'd try to find the owner and ask permission.


Title: Bought a new car for my mom who lives in [IL], I live in [OH], can't transfer title because bank owns it

Question:
Hello,

This isn't so much of a bad situation as much as I am just trying to figure out the best way to get the gift car for my mother to have Illinois license plates.

I am an Ohio resident, and I bought the car with a bank loan and everything is registered to my address in Ohio (insurance, loan, registration, title).

From what I have read, I cannot transfer the title until the car is paid off.  This is fine, it is not an issue to keep the car in my ownership.  However, it is vital that the car has Illinois license plates for social reasons (given that the car will be in Illinois and only driven by an Illinois driver).

My question is, what is the best (cheapest) way to get the vehicle registered in Illinois if the title is locked in Ohio?

Thanks!

Answer: Your mother can refinance the car in IL (and change it to her name). You can still make the payments for her.


Title: car rental company suing because they allowed identity theft to occur

Question:
Location: Los Angeles, California

A few weeks ago my wallet was stolen along with credit cards and id. I filed a police report and reported all my cards stolen.  The thief rented a car with my id and card.  Are car rental places even allowed to rent out cars to people without the presence of the card holder?

Detectives from a Sheriff's department came over a week ago because the thieves were caught on camera doing mail crimes in a very rich neighborhood.  I guess they came by to interrogate me. They located the license plate and figured that the car belonged to a car rental place and lo and behold my credit card and id were on file. Fortunately, I had my police report.

So now the car company has written me a letter asking for me to return the car or else they'll proceed with legal action.  What action can I do at this point.

This has all been such a big mess and anxiety inducing situation and it sucks.

Answer: Have you spoken with them? Politely inform them that your CC/ID was stolen and you were not responsible, offer them a copy of the Police Report.


Title: Legality of temporarily holding $50,000 for someone

Question: My parents recently sold their house but is having a difficult time finding a new home to move into. They've decided to rent an apartment until they can find an affordable home to purchase. They are holding about $50K from the sale of their house and has asked me if I can hold onto this money temporarily until they find a new home which may take few months to a year. They have a history of gambling and they're afraid if I don't hold for them the money will be gone. I really want to help them but I don't know the legality of holding such large sum of money for someone. Is this legal, and if not, is there an alternative solution for this type of situation?

Answer:
 Have them consider putting it in a one year certificate of deposit so they earn interest. Answer #2: While there are better ways (I like the CD idea.), there is nothing illegal about this at all. It is a simple trust.

Better would be to have an attorney write one up as trusts should/must be in writing. (Not always, there are some equitable trusts.) There might even be statutory forms for your state. (Which is???)


Title: 3 Felonies In Nebraska, Do I Have A Chance?

Question:
So a couple buddies and I took a trip to CO to get some weed/edibles/hash. Had 15 cheeba chews (edibles), 2 the drinks, 14.25oz weed, and 3 g of hash. We got pulled over on the way back through Nebraska by a K-9 unit for not using my turn signal and broken brake light on the interstate. Gave me a warning but wanted to search my car and I said "I  don't consent to searches, am I free to go?" He says he's going to take the dog around real quick.

Officer says that he doesn't give a shit about small amounts of marijuana. I still said there was nothing so he insisted on taking the dog around my car. The dog hit apparently. He again asks what would set the dog to hit my car. So i fess up and tell him we have some edibles and hash (did not know possession of hash was a felony) thinking it's under a quarter ounce I can get off with a civil ticket and be on my way. He grabs the bags I tell him they're in from my trunk and he brings everything back and takes it out and I explain who's is who's and what everything was so I didn't have more than a qrtr oz so we could all get the civil ticket.

Told him we meet someone in Nebraska who was from Colorado and I got his number from Craigslist. He believed me and sent me back to my car with the warning ticket for the brake light and asks to see the the other guy to come back with like $2000 cash. Apparently I later found out he said "If the cop found anything else it was all going to fall on him since he had all the cash" so he said he didn't know if there was anything else. Meanwhile in my car I am waiting for him to come back with a ticket and be on our way. NOPE.

Another cop comes up and handcuffs me and puts me into her car; she had just pulled up behind the original officer along with another behind her. I was not under arrest but being held. Somehow the cops went back and searched my car and found the weed under my trunk after he already searched and failed to find it. At that time I didn't see the cop find all the weed but he came back to the car i was in and told them to take me in after probably at least an hour of being pulled over (don't they only get 45 mins?)

I talked to the cop after sitting in holding cell for a while and by the time I talked to him he knew EVERYTHING. He had me write a written statement which I shouldn't have done but I was having mental breakdowns and it was like 4am. I wrote that we went to Colorado and who had bought what and what was mine. I didn't write anything down he didn't already know except I did fuck up verbally saying that I was only going to giving some to friends and not for personal…. fucked up bad. So I asked if I had to write that I was going to give it away down and he said you already verbally admitted it so I felt hopeless and wrote it.

I asked what I was being charged with and was told "possession of controlled substance, possession over a pound, and intent to sell".
BUT when I was signing paper to get bailed out one sheet was acknowledging that I know my charges and that I have court and that said "possession of a c controlled substance, possession of hashish, and delivery" so I thought they changed them and signed. Then signed the bond sheet that was saying if I don't come back to court I won't get money back and that said I was being charged with what I was first told.

I have no idea whats going to happen but I am really scared. I am a 21yo full-time college student in Iowa with a part-time job. I have a girlfriend and am doing really well in school and I juts can't have this ruin my entire life. Parents are on top of getting me the best lawyer they can find (I am thankful for having the family I do). They also let me go back to Iowa and I thought they'd keep me in state if I had 3 felonies. Do I have a chance?

Answer: If your parents are getting you the best lawyer they can find I predict that s/he's going to be really mad when s/he finds out what you wrote here.


Title: Am I too young to become a sex offender?

Question: Okay, so I am 14 and I wrote a pornographic story with anal sex. We use hangouts during school, and I sent it there for my friends to read it as a joke, but one of my idiot friends had logged in on her moms phone and snitched it out to her dad who told the school on me. I got called into the office and had to tell the principal about it, and I asked if there was any legal trouble and she said it depended on how bad it was, but I explained that I was 14, and she said she was going to tell my parents about it. She told me to go to class when I tried to ask her once again. Could I become a sex offender or be expelled for this?

Answer:
 There's nothing illegal about what you've done, so you won't be a sex offender.

School discipline is up to the school.


Title: Marriage Annulment Needed ASAP

Question: A friend of mine has been married to his wife for four months in Chicago and he revealed to me tonight that she has been physically abusive to him, hitting him in the face on four separate occasions. The friend is too lazy to figure out how to rectify the situation so I'm seeking information on how long of a grace period would be afforded a person like this for a marriage annulment. His wife is Brazilian and I suspect mainly wanted to marry him for citizenship. Thank you for any advice you can provide!

Answer: If the friend is too lazy to even research the process, it's likely that he's too lazy to start the process. He should be calling 911 to report domestic violence (and should be taking photos of any physical injuries). It's incredibly likely that he'll need a divorce, rather than an annulment.


Title: Bought an item from Alibaba because I couldn't find anything that was right for me. The item is shipped via vessel and I have no idea what 10+2 means or what I'm supposed to do.

Question:
Hi,

I am researching on projection software for a messaging visualization app I'm working on and couldn't find a transparent projector screen anywhere in the US. I bought an item on alibaba and wire transferred the money. The supplier sent me an e-mail with Vessel information and telling me I need to file a 10+2 or (ISF) before the item arrives. I read about it but I'm not an importer. I saw that there is a $5000 fine I don't file this in time, I have about 10-15 days. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do since I'm not an importer. Or am I considered an importer for doing this? Could someone help me.

Answer:
 You need to hire an import export firm to do this.  google for one in the port of arrival area.  It shouldn't cost too much just get a few quotes.  You might need to google "logistics companies" at the port.

You don't want to do this alone.


Title: My mom has a house, but it's not in her name. Her family is trying to take it away from her. [California, US]

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 legally, who's name is on the title is the owner, in this case your mom's sister.  your mom signed legal paperwork to attest to giving title to her sister.

this is one of the likely outcomes when you put title in other people's name.  and unless there is any evidence to the contrary such as a private contract between the mom and sister, there's not much your mom can do about it.

on the flip side, any competent lawyer should be able to prove that your father was hiding assets and be able to get your mom her due half.  but the fact that she was trying to hide assets as well won't help her case.  also depending on how long she's been married, and how old you are.  she might also be entitled to alimony and/or child support.  it all depends on how long ago this stuff happened.  Answer #2: > Now, because she was going through a divorce, she trusted her sister and put her sister's name under the house.

That's called fraudulent conveyance. It's a civil cause of action.

If the family doesn't want to give the house back now, your mother has virtually no recourse.


Title: [Santa Clara County] Could I do anything about veiled threats from my ex's parents?

Question:
I dated this woman with extremely racist parents. For months, her father made threats to beat, castrate, maim, or otherwise kill me. None of these threats were conveyed in first person ("I'm going to kill *you*") directly to me, or in a language I understand, but some were in my presence (i.e., to her).

During the summer, they stalked us on one of our dates and we ended up having to hole up in my hotel room, while they were banging on the door and her father was telling her that he was going to "beat the shit out of" me, until the cops came and told them to leave (and desist with the threats). When confronted about the threats, her mother lied to the officer and said that they never happened, but the father just remained silent and didn't deny them.

The next day, they threatened to disown her unless she broke up with me. Additionally, they obtained pictures of my brother-in-law and sister, through as of yet unknown means, and then blackmailed her by threatening to ruin our lives with slander -- even though they did not know either my BIL or my sister and have never met or even spoken to them. Therefore, even though the physical and death threats were "only" limited to me, I believe they wouldn't hesitate to involve my family in anything more malicious.

We stopped dating, but remained friends.

She contacted me this morning to tell me that her mother told her, "Interpret this any way you want, but if you have any intelligence left, then you will make sure that SouthernChike does not come here during the winter break." I have no intention of going to their town anytime soon, but I will be in San Francisco for several weeks and would possibly be in the area. I think it's absolutely stupid that I would have to consciously give a town in Silicon Valley wide berth and avoid it just because a bunch of racist maniacs don't like my skin color.

I'm guessing this is way too ambiguous to take any legal action, but given her husband's death threats in the past, is there any way I can report this as proof of premeditation or intent, in the event that something should happen? Would reporting it do anything?
Topic:
Douche

Answer:
 The threats in the past should have been reported to the police, and can still.  Even if they weren't made in your presence or language, its still a crime (Penal Code section 422).

Also, you can really easily get a restraining order against this person.  Its just a matter of going to the court and asking, and given the information it would likely be granted immediately on a temporary basis with a court date set for a hearing.  It doesn't protect you but if he comes anywhere near you or conveys any further threats, he can be arrested and charged.


Title: Judge refused to hear testimony from mother protecting 5 yr old child from ex-partner who is a sexual predator a convicted felon and currently under investigation by the police for sexually abusing and physically abusing the daughter.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You need to explain the type of hearing and what the judgment was. From your narrative, it isn't clear that it was a hearing inwhich contradictory testimony is allowed, needed, or appropiate.


Title: How is this legal?

Question:
I'm in RI. Okay so, I purchased two sweatshirts on a website, the listed price was 1 dollar each. I snagged  two of them because I couldn't believe my eyes. Then a few hours later I get an email saying both orders were refunded. I attached screen shots of my emails and conversations with an employee.
http://imgur.com/a/ctLmn

Answer:
 Mistaken pricing isn't illegal, or really unethical. It's just a mistake.

Generally, laws against false advertising require an intent to deceive. There's no such intent here, just a simple mistake. It sucks, but there's nothing illegal about it.
Answer #2: >  "It's like me walking away with a product I bought and a cashier running up to me, taking my product away, throwing my money back at me, and marking the price up."

No, it's not.

It's like getting to the register, having the cashier discover the pricing error before they hand the goods over to you, having the cashier cancel the erroneous transaction, and, finally, having the cashier ask you if you still want to purchase the item at its correct price.  Oh, and then having the cashier offer you a 15% discount for the hassle.

Until the merchant tenders the item, it's not a sale.  Most people seem to assume that the merchant is making an offer to sell the item by advertizing it and that the buyer accepts that offer by tendering payment.  But that's not how the law views it.  By advertizing the item, the merchant is simply saying that he/she will entertain offers to buy the product for the specified price.  When the buyer makes payment, that is an offer to purchase the item.  There is no contract for purchase created until the merchant accepts the buyer's offer, either by tendering the item to the buyer or through signing a contractual promise to tender the item at a later date (as in the case of custom goods, etc.).

So what happened here is that the merchant refused your offer of $1.00/shirt.  They did not renege on a completed sale.


Title: CT Emotional Support Dog help.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Is this dog trained to assist him with specific tasks? Where is this licensing from? Does he have a letter from a mental health professional saying he should get an ESA?