Title: [WA] Should I report a near-miss 'car accident' caused by aggressive driving?

Question:
I'm still shaken after experiencing a near-miss 'car accident', I'm not too sure if there's anything I should legally do to protect myself.

I was driving my car at adequate speed and had a green light at an intersection.  A driver who had a red light on same intersection decided to turn right in the intersection but misjudged my speed (5 below speed limit at least).  I had to jump on my brakes to avoid crashing into him, and let him know I was unhappy with his questionable decision by honking moderately.  The same driver ahead did not like this and seemed to have break-checked me.  I had to swerve violently in the lane left to our lane (which thankfully was completely empty and in the same direction we were going) and came to what I think was a maximum of 1 inch of having our cars hit on the right side of my car / his lower left side.  I was very scared, but I did not notice any shake or sign of impact, neither did my passenger who was even closer to the action than I was.  The driver did not see too bothered and kept on going casually, while I did the same in my new lane.  At a subsequent red traffic light, while not violent, we crossed eyes in my rear view mirror and he seemed pleased with himself while I was still shaking.

Ultimately, our cars did not collide and traffic in our surroundings was not affected as we were the only 2 cars present at that time.  For those reasons, I believe this does not really qualify as a traffic 'accident', but it's the closest word I can think of to describe it. While I understand this may be overkill, I'm still a bit worried, so here are my questions:

1. Could the other driver report me to the police for almost colliding with his car, and claim 'injury' damage with his car insurance company in the unlikely case where he suffered, for example, whiplash or else when he decided to break in front of me?

2. Should I report this incident anywhere and/or is that worth it?

I called the non-emergency line at the city's Police Station, and the officer very casually told me 'if there's no contact then it shouldn't be reported' so I backed off, but other sources seem to claim that reporting it the authorities might help defend me should the other driver attempt something?

Answer:
 No to both of your questions. Or more accurately, the other driver can report whatever he wants, but there was no accident, so nobody will care.

Near misses are a part of driving. You don't need to do anything about them. Relax.


Title: [FL][IL]Possibly may have unknowingly helped a runaway cross multiple state lines, and harbored them after.

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Juvenile and Youth Law

Answer:
 Delete this and talk to a real lawyer *now*.

Just because it might've been the right thing doesn't mean it's a legal thing.
Your lawyer will help you.Answer #2: Why don't you post this again asking "for a friend"Answer #3: In addition to deleting this and finding a real lawyer **NOW**, you could very possibly be charged with kidnapping.  Seriously. Lawyer.Answer #4: In case it's not been made clear to you, you may have committed felonies by doing this. Transporting a minor across state lines will get the FBI involved, and you could be looking at serious prison time should they try to pursue it. You need a criminal defense lawyer ASAP.Answer #5: You dun goofed. Lawyer up, asap.


Title: My dad was recently in an accident with HWY Patrol and he is being blamed(was very obviously not his fault). Further options?

Question:
So about two weeks ago my father was involved in a minor accident with a CA Hwy Patrol officer and his suv.

It was a two lane exit for a freeway, the cop was on the left lane, my dad was on the right. Both lanes can turn left, and the right one can go right. Neither is meant to go straight. My dad starts turning left as the officer accelerates he does not turn and hits the front left area of my dads car(dented above the left front tire).

My dad was super nervous during this whole thing he forgot his basic info to ask for. The officer stepped away as soon as another office came by, didn't exchange any information with my father and once both cops were done chatting told my dad he would receive a letter in a few days and left.

Today we received a letter saying their "investigation" concluded that my dad is at fault and therefor needs to pay for the damages to state property(their car).

It was very clearly not our fault, the damage couldn't have happened any other way if he hadn't been where he was.

What's our next course of action?

Answer: Your father needs to call his insurance company.  He should have done this right after the accident.


Title: Can I be refused service because of my gender?

Question:
Hi everybody.  I'm hoping you guys may be able to provide some insight.

I live in Kentucky and while at the mall, decided to stop by a salon there and get my eyebrows done. When I walked in there was only a single worker standing at the counter. I told her I was looking to get my eyebrows done and she refused. She stated that she would not do them because I am male and that would be against her religion. He suggested I maybe come back another time when someone else was working, maybe they would do it.

I was appalled and absolutely humiliated. I didn't know what to say. She was the only one there so there was no manager or anyone I could ask for. I just said okay and left. I called their "support line" and left a voicemail but have not yet heard back.

Is this legal? I know religious beliefs have some protection but would blatant gender discrimination be allowed? Is there anything I can do?

Thank you I advance for any advice

Answer:
 Kentucky can deny service based on gender.

[Senate Bill 180 - PDF](http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/16RS/SB180/bill.pdf)


Title: Just moved into a new apartment. Boyfriend says he saw a cockroach in the freezer. Where do we go from here? (Illinois, U.S.)

Question:
My boyfriend and I just moved into this apartment literally five days ago, on Saturday. We hadn't had any problems until this morning, when he said he opened the freezer and saw a bug, that he is 99℅ sure was a cockroach, on the freezer door. He tried to catch it to take a picture but it was too fast and he doesn't know where it went.

We just signed a one year lease and I already feel disgusted living here. What obligations does our landlord have for fixing this? If they have a pest control company, do they need to specifically  know if it's a cockroach so they can treat it properly? I know we didn't cause them since we've only been here five days but it's still embarrassing telling someone you have cockroaches in your home. Any advice is appreciated.

TLDR: new apartment has cockroaches, what should we do?

Answer:
 Let's start with more than likely you brought the cockroach into your home. Cockroaches tend to get into homes by hitching rides, and since you just moved a bunch of stuff into the home which had to be outside for at least some period of time, the cockroach probably came in on a piece of furniture or a box you brought in.

Your lease may say that you're responsible for pest control, especially if you're renting from an individual. If you're in a complex or building, then the management probably has a contract with a pest control company for the property. If you talk to them you can probably make an appointment to have your place sprayed.

How was your boyfriend not 100% sure it was a cockroach?
Why are you freaking out so much over one cockroach?
Unless if garbage is strewn all over your floors, you'd have noticed more than one cockroach in 5 days if you had an infestation.
It helps an exterminator if they know what the bug was. Again, how can you not be sure it was a cockroach?
Be proactive. Buy a can of raid. Use as needed.


Title: (Yellowknife - Canada) Neighbors are trying to have my parents' dog put down. Situation is escalating and I believe someone's tried to poison the dog.

Question:
Hey, Reddit...

Let me give you some background info on the matter.

A few months ago (6 or so), while walking their dog on the sidewalk (they were all on foot), and on a leash, an small child (under 10 years old) rode their bike into my parents and the dog, and in the kerfuffle, the dog bit the kid. Regrettable, but it was an unfortunate accident, we think the kid just lost control of the bike and the dog bit on a reaction/instinct, and there wasn't a lot that could be done, they were blind-sided by the bike and before they had a chance to restrain the dog, it'd already happened.

Thankfully the kid didn't have any major injuries, the city got involved because the dog did bite the child, but as far as we can tell, the matter, as far as the city is concerned, is over, doggie has a strike on her record (her only one), and it's essentially a 3-strikes and your dog gets put down policy.

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We thought the matter was resolved, but, after a few months, and ever since, family and friends of this child have started putting up social media posts harassing my parents, saying the dog needs to be put down, that they are terrible dog owners, all sorts of things. Over the past months, a handful of petitions to have the dog put down have gone up (mostly Facebook, if I recall correctly), we'll post our side of the story, it will die down briefly/get taken down by facebook after reporting the harassment... until the next one shows up a few weeks/month later.

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Up to this point, it's just been social media harassment, which while annoying, hasn't really had any "real-world" consequences to my parents. However, we've recently found a piece of steak on my parent's deck, wrapped in a piece of paper, and upon inspection, it seemed to contain some small pellets/nails, so, the obviously drawn conclusion was that someone left it there for the dog to eat, and, presumably, die.

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Now my parents, and I, are freaking out, because it's escalated to a whole new point. I told them they needed to get the cops involved ASAP, but they are the kind of people that because they don't know exactly what can be done, won't get off their asses, because they're afraid of escalating the issue further. (some of the social media posts by some members of the kid's family have been... less than savory and civil)

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The question is, what could/should be done in a situation like this? My parents have a large backyard, but now they are too scared to let the dog roam its own place, because anyone could throw something over the fence/wall into the yard, and at least one person is willing to go to those lengths.

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What can we do?

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edit: Removed some small but perhaps identifying information. It's a small town, and, since these people have already shown to be not so civil about the situation, trying to preserve everyone as best I can.

Answer:
 Make a police report. I think you know that already, really.

I hope you kept the poisoned steak.Answer #2: 1. Buy cameras watching the back yard. Make them prominent and put up "you're on camera" signs the neighbor can see. If you put up cameras but don't make them noticeable, you only can catch them after the fact, whereas visible cameras should make them hesitant to risk attempted poisoning again.

2. Call the police and give them the steak (assuming you hopefully kept it).

3. Have a lawyer send them a sternly worded cease-and-desist about the social media posts.Answer #3: I realize the primary focus of this thread is the legal advice. I do not have legal advice to give, but do have some suggestions to keep your dog safe.

Although it's not fair, please be super careful when your dog is outdoors. If you need to let him in the yard unsupervised, consider getting him a muzzle.  Bumas actually makes a muzzle with special straps designed to specifically prevent dogs from getting into poison. There are other brands that make muzzles to prevent dogs from eating, not from biting people.

Do regular checks of your property to make sure no poisoned food is left out. Set up a few nannycams.  They're cheap and small.

When walking your dog, be extra vigilant about making sure he's not eating anything and isn't being walked near people who want to harm him.

Be careful with any outdoor water dishes you may have. Answer #4: It would also be good to have your dog trained to not eat any food other than the one you or your parents serve in his bowl. It can take some time but it will prevent any further poisoning/harming through pieces of food thrown over the fence.


Title: My car was towed without my knowledge, received only a notice of lien sale 10 days later (Los Angeles, CA)

Question:
I left a non-operational vehicle parked on a quiet street a few miles away from my home. Admittedly, I began to forget about the vehicle, unaware at the time that non-op vehicles were not allowed to remain parked on city streets. After the fifth citation, the car was towed. Here is where my problems actually begin. 10 days from the date my car was towed, I received the first and only notice relating to the tow. It was a notice of lien sale. I see two problems with this. First, I was being charged for storage on all of the 10 days I was left unaware of the removal. I took a quick look through the California Vehicle Code, and found this:

*(b) The tow truck operator removing the vehicle, if the operator knows or is able to ascertain from the property owner, person in lawful possession of the property, or the registration records of the Department of Motor Vehicles the name and address of the registered and legal owner of the vehicle, shall immediately give, or cause to be given, notice in writing to the registered and legal owner of the fact of the removal, the grounds for the removal, and indicate the place to which the vehicle has been removed. If the vehicle is stored in a storage facility, a copy of the notice shall be given to the proprietor of the storage facility. The notice provided for in this section shall include the amount of mileage on the vehicle at the time of removal and the time of the removal from the property. If the tow truck operator does not know and is not able to ascertain the name of the owner or for any other reason is unable to give the notice to the owner as provided in this section, the tow truck operator shall comply with the requirements of subdivision (c) of Section 22853 relating to notice in the same manner as applicable to an officer removing a vehicle from private property.*

Considering that I did not receive any sort of notice for 10 days, should I assume that notice was not given "immediately"? Are there no limitations on how long the tow truck operator is allowed to store vehicles without giving notice? What's to stop an operator from simply holding onto vehicles for extensive periods of time and charging exorbitant storage fees?

Secondly, and most importantly, it seems that the notice itself was insufficient. The notice referred to in the subdivision I posted above should include "the fact of the removal, the grounds for the removal," "the amount of mileage on the vehicle at the time of removal," "the time of the removal from the property", "and indicate the place to which the vehicle has been removed". The notice I received was a notice of lien sale, which does not actually include any of this information. Therefore, I can confidently assume that I have not been given proper written notice of the removal at all.

Am I wrong? What should I do? To be clear, I don't mind the towing company following through with the lien sale. I've tried to get that awful car out of my life several times with no success. My concern is that the towing company will be coming after me with ridiculous storage charges that the lien sale will no doubt fail to cover. Please help! (Los Angeles, CA, United States)

Answer: sorry...how do you get 5 citations and not take any action?Answer #2: Was the address on your registration up to date?


Title: Ohio notified me that my driver license & privileges to operate a motor vehicle have been suspended by the State of Ohio. I have a California license and did at the time of the traffic stop. Can I legally drive in California?

Question: Is the suspension only for the state of ohio? Meaning is my california license valid here where I reside in Northern Cal

Answer: California & Ohio are part of the driver compact, so no, if your license is suspended by OH it will be reflected in CA. Take care of whatever violations you have on your record and rectify the situation in OH so you can legally drive.


Title: My boss keeps our tips and threatens to dock pay

Question:
I work at a family owned pizza place in NC and am payed hourly.  Customers can tip through the square app and put money directly in a tip jar, but the employees don't get any of it.  The boss says that all the tips cover any mistakes made.  so if we get tips any mistakes we make come out of our checks.  Is it legal for the boss to take all our tips?

also is it legal for our wages to be docked to cover any mistakes we make?

Answer:
 This is not legal. Tips belong to employee and wages can't be docked for mistakes. File a [wage claim](https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/employee-rights-regarding-time-worked-and-wages-earned/how-file-wage-complaint).

>N.C.G.S. §95-25.8(a)(2) - The amount of a proposed deduction is known and agreed upon in advance and the written authorization is: (a) signed on or before the pay day in which the deduction will be made, (b) includes the reason for the deduction, and (c) states the actual dollar amount or percentage of wages that are to be withheld.


Title: Privacy Concerns in California (ms paint drawing included)

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Talk to them first. They probably won't/can't move the cameras but maybe they will splurge for a privacy hedge when you explain they are looking into a minor girls bedroom. If they won't escalate and get an attorney.


Title: Baseball bat with nails

Question:
Edit: location, WA

So, if someone broke into my home, it is unknown if they are armed or not, presumably it is dark, and myself or a family member attacked them with a wooden baseball bat with nails in it and sustained significant injury, would that person have a claim against me afterwards for "excessive use of force", or something like that for example

Because from what I understand, if someone breaks in to my home, I have a right to protect myself and my family by any means including deadly force IF necessary.

Now it's one thing to HAVE a bat or similar and grab whatever is available to protect oneself. However, if the bat had nails in it, does it become a premeditated weapon? So if the person who was breaking in was caught afterwards, would they have a claim against me for protecting myself in MY own home which THEY broke into?

I feel like just fighting back with a bat would be fine, self protection and all, but the part we're stuck on is the nails in it.

This is not me saying I want to attack or kill anyone. But a friend and I are debating the morality of this one back and forth and I'd like to know what the legal aspects of this would be.

Answer: Who are you, Negan? Is this The Walking Dead?


Title: Got a speeding ticket on my way to OBX NC

Question: So I know it’s my fault, I know it could’ve been a lot worse than it is, and I know I was being stupid. It was a 6-8 hour drive, I was nearing the end and got nailed going 95 in a 55, ridiculously fast, I was in a newer car than my own, and everyone else was going like 80-85 I honestly had no clue how quickly I was going. But anyways, to my point. What should I say in court? How do I lessen the hit from the judge. I’m 19, so I have that whole stupid kid look going against me.

Answer:
 Holy shit! That is fast. Using that ridiculous "I was in a newer car than my own and everyone else was speeding too" excuse in court would be ill-advised.

Seriously, you need to retain an attorney. In NC, 15 or over puts you at risk for reckless driving, which is (IIRC) a class 2 misdemeanor. You were going 40 over, and I *think(?)* that means your license has already been suspended. This is a criminal charge and not a DIY scenario. Call some local traffic attorneys (ones that practice in that jurisdiction). Many work on set fees and have free consultations.


Title: My fiancé’s job (Florida Prison) is requiring him to work 3 16 hour shifts back to back. (2pm-6am) Is this legal?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 As long as they are paying him for 8 hours overtime, this is completely legal. Answer #2: Definitely legal and very common practice as of late due to shortage in prison staff country wide.

Source: am a CO.Answer #3: As long as they pay him the overtime that this would get him.Answer #4: I'm sorry do you mean 3 sixteen hour shifts as in 48 hours straight? Answer #5: Is he a member of a union?


Title: I Was Scammed And Don't Know What To Do

Question:
Georgia, US

I know. I'm stupid. So stupid. But I'm a desperate college kid and I needed money.

I thought this would be okay despite everything telling me it was a scam, I know. I'll be starting college in a month, and I received an email through my college email account, a woman looking for an assistant. It was $400 a week for as long as needed, and all I did was transfer money. Of course it was a scam. I used my own account to transfer the money. I know I'm an idiot. Now my account is negative $300, I lost $2000. I spoke with the bank, they didn't seem to care. Is there anything at all I can do to get some of my money back?

Answer: Not likely, as the information you have of the person you were "working" for is almost certainly fake.


Title: Nerve damage from blood draw

Question:
I am hoping I can get some advice...I hope I am not too late.

When I was 18 (now 34) there was a blood drive at my high school and I decided to participate.  I do not like needles but my friends encouraged me to do it because it is a great cause.  I told the person that would be performing the blood draw that I was a little scared of needles and I remember them saying, "It's okay!" and "Don't worry!"

So, being scared of needles I naturally jumped when I felt it enter my skin but the person performing the blood draw also jumped while inserting the needle and hit a nerve in my forearm.  I remember my body went rigid in pain on the table with electric shocks going down my forearm by the vein.  I even yelled out and clenched my teeth hard because it hurt so bad.  Another person had to come help calm me down and finish the blood draw.  I also remember they gave me a ball to squeeze to help get blood flowing into the collection bag.  I had such a tight grip on that ball from the pain that they had to take it away from me.  They kept telling me, "Sir you need to relax, the blood won't flow unless you relax."

After the procedure I remember my arm hurt really bad and I would get shocks down my arm if I tried lifting anything with that arm for years.  Being a stubborn/poor country kid, my family couldn't afford doctor visits back then, I never went to the doctor thinking it would just go away on its own.  Now, 18 years later, I am still getting pain in that area when I go to lift something heavy.  It is a different kind of pain, I still get shocks in my left forearm that traces back to where the needle stuck me when I lift something and curl it up with that forearm.  Sometimes it will even feel like there is a white hot rod in that forearm if I lift something heavy.

Is there anything I can do about this or did I wait too long?  What can I do?

Answer:
 The first step would be to visit your Doctor and see if your pain can be diagnosed as nerve damage. Also, gather any records you may have.

After that, medical malpractice is extremely fact specific and beyond what we can help you with on this subreddit. You'll need to visit an attorney who specializes in medical  malpractice.

It's going to be tough to sue for an event 18 years ago. Good luck.


Title: How do vandalism laws work for projections?

Question:
I’ve seen a lot of posts on FP of people projecting images of “shithole” on government buildings and trump hotels, just curious as to if this is considering vandalism? With the age of technology I was just curious if it’s illegal to project things on a wall without permission from the people that own the building.
Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer:
 I don't think vandalism would apply because a projected light is not going to destroy or damage the building.

Harassment might be applicable, and trespassing for sure if they actually go onto the property to do it.


Title: My boss keeps asking me to change my doctors appointments when they are scheduled after work hours

Question:
I couldn't find anything online regarding this so I thought I would ask.

My boss has been asking me to change my therapy appointments that I book after work hours (usually 6:45PM - 8:00 PM) I'm scheduled to come into work from 10AM to 6PM. When we have a project with an unusually fast turnaround time we usually are asked to stay later if needed to finish the project. Normally this isn't a big deal for me since I get overtime.

Last year I started going to therapy and I already book my appointments on Thursday evening after work hours. Our bosses know that I usually have to leave on time on those days but my boss has been asking constantly for me to move my appointments to Friday (it's inconvenient for me to do so) or during the day (which makes no sense) so that I can stay late and finish the project. Normally either him I cover this but it's becoming a problem for me.

He has also asked me before how much more therapy will I need. All of this is becoming too much for me and I don't think it's right for him to ask me to change the regular appointment date. For instance if I did move it to Friday then he will eventually ask me to move it to another day.

Recently he asked me to move it to a later time since we are all currently working on something that has tight turnaround times and I obliged and moved it to a later time the same day.

Do I have any recourse for this?

Thanks in advance.

I'm in NYC

Answer: You are free to attend your appointments when you prefer.  He is free to fire you for missing work or deadlines.


Title: Is it the state of residence or the state of the act that determines statutory rape?

Question:
This girl I've been talking to is 17 and I am 22. We both live in Tennessee where the legal age of consent is 18. We also live within minutes of Georgia where the legal age of consent is 16. If we were to hookup in Georgia, which states law would I be held liable under?

Edit:
Also, my mom lives in Georgia and we hangout there a lot. I haven't done anything with her yet though because I'm terrified of getting a felony.

Answer: Just to be clear, you're talking about transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of sex?Answer #2: State of the Act. But 18 USC 2421 makes it a federal crime to transport anyone across state lines for the purpose of engaging "in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense".


Title: 104 Days - Landlord hasn't refunded security deposit - Warns small claims will be dismissed as he will file bankruptcy.

Question:
I realize this is a difficult topic to get legal advice on but I'm really not sure on my next step. I plan on filing a claim in small claims court in Virginia, but my landlord (whom I rented a room in his house) says it will just be dismissed as he plans to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

I moved in on 1/21/18 and moved out on 4/21/18. I've been texting him for the deposit since 4/18--to which he failed to refund me on the 45th day (6/5/18) by law, failed to refund me on 6/14/18 (to which he said he would have the money), and after receiving my letter by certified mail on 6/25/18 of taking him to small claims court, he warned me about bankruptcy and that I would have my money no later than 7/26/18. I agreed on the condition that, a day beyond 7/26, I will not hesitate to file my claim.

As you can see, no money. He even said on 7/24, "don't worry it is [mailed]". So--after telling him if he doesn't have proof of mailing I will be filing my claim--he once again warns me my claim will just be dismissed and I won't get anyway. I really don't like this, *you won't get your money if you do this threat* **but also** *I'm also never going to give you your money* bullshit.

He offers to pay bi-weekly $50 to me. I haven't responded. I don't accept that. I'm not playing any more games. BUT, what seems like the best route to take to get my money back.

Any advice would be amazing.

Answer:
 We have a saying on here--never take legal advice from your adversary. He says he'd gonna file for bankruptcy. I say I'm a shiny unicorn. We both may be lying.

Basically, if you have the time, I'd go forward with the small claims case. Answer #2: If he really files bankruptcy, there's a pretty good chance you won't ever get your money. However, at this point he's likely stringing you along: you probably won't get the $50 bi-weekly anyway, and if he does start paying you, his filing bankruptcy would stop the payments.

I'd go ahead and file a small claims action. If he does file bankruptcy, you can file a proof of claim in his bankruptcy action; a security deposit is a secured priority claim, so if there are assets to be had you'll come relatively near the top of the list. You may also be able to file an adversarial action in the bankruptcy court, arguing that he misappropriated the security deposit; if you can get the court to agree, the debt won't be discharged. Answer #3: Keep all of these records and go to small claims court.


Title: If an American person in Japan is caught with vape THC cartridges and is being held at the police station How can they get legal help?

Answer:
 They'd have to contact the embassy or consulate and explain the situation to them to so they can put them in touch with lawyers/attorneys who can help them.

 How effective they at getting one help might vary but I doubt they'd be much help, if the punishment is immediate deportation and getting banned.


Title: [US] Put someone in a headlock and they passed out and went into seizure. Was a crime committed? (x-post from r/relationships)

Question:
Specific location unknown.  I found this in a r/relationships post.  Not sure if this should be in r/legaladviceofftopic or here.  I have no direct knowledge of or connection to any of the individuals in that post.

Two guys were horsing around/fighting (24M) and (18M) after some trash talking.  The 24M put the 18M in a headlock and purposely (or so it seemed) choked him.  The 18M tapped out, but the 24M did not release the chokehold.  The 18M passed out and went into seizure.

Did the 24M commit a crime?

Answer: Assault?Answer #2: Yep, that's assault at a minimum.


Title: (CO) Crazy coworker and this is ridiculous and stupid but here we are.

Question:
Oh, legaladvice, the four thousand word novel I could write you about this...I will spare you the details and go right to the nitty gritty.

I was hired about 4 months ago as a controller at a small mom & pop construction company. Crazy AP clerk was there about 2 weeks before me, which leads us to....

both being trained by the same (now I know complete freaking lazy idiot) and I have found some stuff that needs to be fixed. No big, this happens in accounting ALL THE TIME so...I expect it.

BUT...she is crazy. Like, CRAZY. Like, CRYING over every imagined slight and just a super hyper emotional vampire who always thinks she is going to get fired and at this point I would hire a fourteen-year-old who can do math because fuck I do not need this but...she's here, she's got a good attention to detail, so...here we go.

We've had some issues we're working out and long story short they mostly don't involve her but she's crying on the daily thinking we think it is her and...at this point I honestly feel it's manipulative on her part.

Tonight I legit accidentally found her Facebook page. (Yeah, thanks for that, stalker Facebook). So me being the complete fucking moron I am, I looked.

And holy shit.

It's all about her being super awesome while we are all throwing her under the bus because of course she is amazing. I can't even. I want to show this to my boss but...I'm getting conflicting info from my friends/people I know. I know Colorado is an at will state, and my boss probably WILL fire her for this (I'd like to say I cared, but at this point I will do both our jobs just to not have to deal with her).

It's a small company. I'm thinking less than 50 people but definitely more than 15 so...do I show my boss her posts? His kids work here (they are in their 30's) and she legit threw the daughter under the bus and trust me, she is not the moron in this scenario.

I feel like I need to show the boss and knowing him legal fallout be damned, but what say you, legaladvice?

Answer:
 What exactly is the legal question here? Can you legally show your boss her FB page? Yes. Can your boss legally fire her for her FB page? Barring an employment contract, probably yes. Your boss can also fire you for showing him her FB page if he wants to do so (again, barring an employment contract). Can she sue you for showing your boss her FB page? She would be extremely unlikely to win, but she could sue you, yes.Answer #2: Personally, I'd stay out of it and do your job. Document your interactions with her. Bringing up Facebook may get her fired, but your boss could think you're stirring stuff and let you go as well. You know him better than us. Basically, it's not illegal to show him though. That's more of a judgement call, less a legal issue.Answer #3: If she doesn't have an employment contract, at-will employment means someone can be fired for any reason unless that reason is because they're a member of a protected class.

This is your boss's problem not yours.


Title: Did Lin Wood commit threats against the Vice President?

Question:
In particular this comment: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErGvedbU0AIydWi.jpg

And maybe: https://www.kxan36news.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/httpscdni.rt_.comfiles2021.01xxl5feffeb820302763d161b5a8.png.jpg

He did not say he was going to kill Pence, but he did order capitol rioters to kill him. AFAIK, the bar for threats against the president is lower than against normal people.

If he was a random guy, not a famous lawyer, and the DOJ prosecuted him, ¿would a conviction be surprising?

Answer:
 “If they ever make me carry a rifle the first man I want to get in my sights is L.B.J."

Thus spoke Robert Watts in August 1966, after being told that he’d be drafted. He was convicted for threatening the President, but the Supreme Court reversed the decision, finding that the comment was political hyperbole.Answer #2: I am not sure that either is re an imminent threat. The second clearly seems to refer to Pence being executed only after an arrest and presumably a trial. The first one probably means the same thing.

The bar for incitement to violence is very, very high, so I would say that even those tweets are not enough.  But the context of the first might change things, esp if there were evidence that he intended that there to be immediate violence.


Title: [MI] Negative PTO without pay?

Question: I’ve tried doing research myself using the power of google, but didn’t have much success. When we have no, or insufficient, PTO and we miss time, they send us into negative without paying us for the time. Is this legal? For example, if I had two hours of PTO and I had to miss work for whatever reason, I’d be set at -6 hours and get paid for two hours. I then have to earn back those six hours before I can start accruing more PTO. Seems sketchy to me and I’d love some advice on the legality of this system.

Answer: You are getting paid for all time you actually work, is that correct? There's no problem with a PTO policy that puts you into negative PTO time if you take time off when you don't have PTO.Answer #2: By your logic, anyone could take every day off and accure infinite  negative PTO and get paid for it...


Title: State Farm claims refuses to call us back, communicate in writing, and hangs up when we call. (OK)

Question:
Long story short, we lost about $6,500 to a lightning strike to our property. We made the claim several weeks ago and a week later the adjuster called to take our information. They asked for a quote for repairs and then denied the professional quote. They arranged for a different professional to provide a quote, which we've completed. Now it's been weeks without communication.

The adjuster never answers when called nor calls us back. When I press 0 to get an operator, they explain that State Farm will not communicate in writing, letter or email. We even tried recording the phone call with the operator, of course telling them that we were recording, and they hang up immediately.

I don't trust State Farm to not try and screw us. What are our options to demand payment? What would you suggest here?

Location: Oklahoma

Answer: There's likely more to this...  Did you threaten them with legal action?  I'm asking because a threat like that will often trigger a full stop on all communication.


Title: [PA] An accounting firm for a fraternity I lived in during the 2014-2015 school year is claiming i owe them $3,550 in rent.

Question:
During my junior year in college (2014-2015) I lived in a fraternity house which was renting out its rooms to college students because the fraternity had been shut down. About a year ago (Early 2017) I started receiving invoices from them stating that I had a balance due. There was no callback number or address to reach them at and initially I thought it to be illegitimate.

Today, however, I received a letter from their accounting firm in response to a letter I had sent them a couple months ago demanding proof of their legitimacy. In the letter they included copies of the original lease agreement and original invoices and I now believe them to be legitimate, so we move on to the next problem.

During this time in college I was working as a waiter and thus received almost all of my pay in cash. I believe that I did a very stupid thing and paid for my rent that year in cash. Furthermore, I had received my 9th concussion during that year and I honestly cannot recall how or who I even paid. I couldn't tell you if I went to their office or gave it to someone in the house (There were about 25 of us living there) who may have been collecting everyone's rent.

Seeing as I have no proof of payment, I was ready to bite the bullet and email them (they finally provided contact information in the letter) trying to figure out some kind of payment plan, but I figured I would check here first.

A few things I still find fishy with the whole thing (if we assume I never paid):

One of the invoices included is for my security deposit. Who would let someone move in without a paid security deposit?

Why, if I hadn't paid the fall semester in full, would they continue to let me live there for the spring semester?

Why did it take 2 years for them to even try to seek some form of payment?

Answer:
 > One of the invoices included is for my security deposit. Who would let someone move in without a paid security deposit?

It's not illegal to waive a security deposit. This fact doesn't help you one way or the other.

> Why, if I hadn't paid the fall semester in full, would they continue to let me live there for the spring semester?

It's not illegal for someone to cut you a break if you are late on the rent.

> Why did it take 2 years for them to even try to seek some form of payment?

Because they are a frat house and probably have horrible accounting. It's likely that someone finally looked at the numbers and realized that some people didn't pay the required rent. So they sent out invoices to everyone who they did not have records for.

I would reach out to the collection agency and ask for some kind of debt verification. Depending on what comes back, there will be some options outlined as to how to dispute the debt.


Title: My ex wife has a car that we are both still registered to. She ran a red light and a camera caught her tag. I never got notice of a ticket but I did receive a notice that my license will be suspended. What do I do? I wasn’t driving.

Question: Florida, USA

Answer:
 You should be able to call the dmv and obtain a case/notice number tied to the suspension. Use that and then call up the agency responsible for issuing red light ticket. They will provide you an affidavit to fill out indicating you were not the driver of the vehicle.

It may be too late since they're already taking action against your license. Again, speak to either the dmv or the agency responsible for issuing the ticket and inquire about next steps. You may need to schedule a hearing to explain that you were not the one driving and did not get the ticket prior to the deadline to file your response.


Title: (Illinois) Child sexual abuse

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Illinois does not have a statute of limitations on child sexual abuse by a family member so long as you were under 19 as of January 1, 2000. Being 27, you were born in 1988 or 1987, therefore qualify.

As for the rest, I cannot speak to that, but a statute of limitations is not an issue for you.

As to proving sexual abuse that occurred 20 odd years ago, that is a different story. Best of luck to you if you do pursue this. If you reach out to sexual abuse survivors groups, they may be able to get you set up with a lawyer that can help at low or no cost.

Source: http://www.icasa.org/index.aspx?PageID=460


Title: Got my t-shirt design taken down by Lucasfilm, Ltd. Is this not under fair usage?

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Intellectual Property

Answer:
 It's not a parody.  It's just combining two fandoms.

Given that you are selling it for monetary benefit, I don't think this is a fair use.  Feel free to find a copyright lawyer to explore this further.Answer #2: Fair use is a defense to a copyright suit. It doesn't automatically allow you to use someone's IP. It can be very expensive even to win a fair use case since you are talking about a lot of legal fees.


Title: asked to crosspost: is this rape?

Question:
I was asked to cross-post the question below so I'm doing so.

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I asked the following quesiton in /r/askwomen.  It was removed for being "legal advice" but I'm not concerned with what I can get away with, but rather the actual fact of whether following that advice would be rape (in actuality).

My question:

>Hi,

>Here is [some advice](https://np.reddit.com/r/TheRedPill/comments/73wgn9/the_fuck_me_or_die_shit_test/).
 from the red pill (which often quotes women's subreddits as "proof" of what women really want).

>The scenario is that you go home with a guy and say "no" so he turns away.  But you don't sit on the side of the bed or start dressing or leave or change your position.  so your "no" isn't "really" a no, and according to the advice, he should then have sex with you - ignoring your fake-no, since you're still there and haven't moved etc - if you have a good time and are cared for afterward you won't 'file charges' and so forth.

>Is this advice appropriate?  The thing I struggle with is that the people in question are literally in the man's bed -
 they got there for a reason.  The man is suggesting allowing them the no if they mean it.  And this dynamic can be a sexual turn-on to some women.

>So is that advice appropriate?  Personally, I haven't done that.  (I don't ignore a "no" regardless of the context.)

I realize this is a legaladvice subreddit but it will still have experienced men and women, so I would be particularly interested in women's views.

In addition the person who removed my post said:

>Your post was redirected to /r/legaladvice because rape is a legal term for a specifically defined crime. That is the best subreddit to clarify legal definitions. Though it's pretty clear you're trolling and have no interest in doing anything but trying to put out poorly thought out bait.

So I would like you to know that the red pill post I linked is not in any way trolling or baiting: it's completely genuine advice.  Last minute resistance is a term men use for when a woman, for example, goes home with a man, is on their bed (in the extreme example), but then says "no" or "I shouldn't" and so forth.

I want to be very clear that I do *NOT* want to "get away" with being a rapist.  So this transcends being a legal question, but, there you go.  I still think a subreddit for women or about sex is more appropriate.

Answer:
 What's the confusion? She said no. There is no consent. Sex without consent is almost certainly rape (depending on jurisdiction which you didn't provide).

EDIT:

You've posted this a lot of times. A suspicious amount of times. Everyone that I can tell that has given you an answer says this is rape and/or is inadvisable.

What's the missing key here? Why are you posting this a lot of times (because it looks like you're fishing for different answers and are just going to post this until you get the answer you want). Other subs have given you some fruitful and thoughtful replies, what you are looking to get here that you didn't get elsewhere?Answer #2: A no is a no. How hard is that? It doesn't matter what they said earlier, that they are now naked, or that they aren't moving away. No means no. Actually to be safe, yes means yes, anything short of emphatic consent is a no.Answer #3: Where is the confusion? If anyone says “No” consent is not being given.


Title: Wondering what my rights are regarding sick days and social media posts

Question:
In short- was sick Tuesday to Tuesday with a sick note and innocently posted a nice pic on Instagram? on the Friday, of me and my boyfriend taken a few weeks prior.

Bed bound and unable to sit at a pc and game .. what else is there to do?! :p

He called me up (official written warning with hr etc) on it saying it was brought to his attention before half 5 on Friday.

Meta data proved it was taken weeks before and that it was posted at 19:50 on Friday.

Just wondering should I block him or do I have rights here somewhere or...?

Also, is it wrong or incriminating to block the company’s Instagram from following me? Feeling bullied in work anyway but now feel that that was a breach of privacy :/

Thanks!

Answer:
 You can block him, but it sounds like someone told on you.

It's not a breech of privacy when you're posting things publicly on the internet.


Title: TSA stole my Nintendo switch and I don’t know how to proceed.

Question:
Hello, this is my first time posting to this subreddit so hopefully I meet all the guidelines.

I recently took a trip on a domestic flight in the U.S.A. I was traveling on frontier airlines and had a carry one bag. When I bought my tickets they had made me pay for my carry on bag which I was okay with. I also made sure my bag fit the carry one criteria and it checked all the boxes. When I got to the airport the people checking us in was trying to get us to check our bags because the flight was full. When I was going through security and what not I was essentially persuaded into giving up my bag. I was not informed about taking out any valuable items or anything. Long story short as soon as I arrive to my destination my Nintendo switch was gone. I had it in a travel case with several games and extra controllers. I checked with the frontier airlines website where they said that they cover up to 3,500 in lost and stolen goods. When I called they told me they could not do anything about it because it was an electronic and that they only covered shoes and toiletries. I understand this could have been avoided if I didn’t allow my bag to be checked but this was my first time doing a solo airplane trip and didn’t expect TSA to steal my items. How should I go about proceeding? I honestly don’t mind getting reimbursed or my item back I just want to make sure the person who stole my item had to pay the consequences. People who fly trust the workers their with their personal items. It is not right to steal something that I saved up so much money to get.

Answer:
 TSA wasn't responsible for this, the airline was. They're the ones who check in your bags at the last minute when needed. You want to contact the airline to report this.Answer #2: When did you give up your bag? If it was gate checked, the TSA never handled it.Answer #3: Apologies but I’m not exactly following the story. I travel a lot for work so I’m fairly familiar with the entire process. So there is the check in counter with your airline, thats where you get your boarding pass and check in any large luggage. Then there is TSA where you take your shoes/jacket off, throw your bag into the bin, and then walk thru the scanner. Then there is also the counter just before you board where they will sometimes check bags that passengers brought through TSA because they are worried that there will not be enough overheard storage.

When in the process at the airport did you check this bag? Also, are you sure you didn’t just leave it behind?Answer #4: What makes you think TSA and not the dozens of contract and airlines employees that had access to your bag took your property?


Title: [Ontario, Canada] Help me settle a bet. Is it illegal to drink on an unpaid lunch break at work?

Question:
My buddy says it isn't illegal but I always thought that you could be terminated for drinking “on the job” (my interpretation was that you still had to follow company policies even when on lunch)

Can anyone help clear up if it is illegal or not?
Topic:
Labor Law

Answer: Being able to be terminated for something doesn't make it illegal.


Title: i didn't do my court ordered community service.

Question: as part of a deal for lesser charges my lawyer got me 10 hrs of community service, along with paying $600 and to complete driving school. I did everything except the community service and I'm just wondering what happens if I get pulled over (I also need to get my passport renewed and I dont know if that will be allowed). Its been a year since the time period i had to do it in has been up and nothing has happened.

Answer:
 Do your community service. It's only 10 hours. You could get that done over two days comfortably.

If you're pulled over again and go to court once more your punishment will be MUCH more harsh as you did not meet the terms of your previous sentence. So instead of fines and more community service the judge may throw the book at you and revoke your license, increase your fines, or possibly even send you to jail for a short time. Answer #2: You lose your deal. You need to contact the court and find out your next steps.

Otherwise, whatever the charges were originally will be applied. If you ignore it, things will be a whole lot worse.  Answer #3: I’m sure the judge will see that as a slap in the face that you didn’t do it. No excuses. Get it down. I have no sympathy for someone who ignores a bargain given to them.


Title: Mother’s ridiculous debt my responsibility? (BC Canada)

Question:
Please excuse any formatting errors. Doing this from mobile.

I’ve thought about this for a long time, but now that I’ve gone No Contact with my mother for what is without a shadow of a doubt the second and FINAL time(that’s a whole different story), I need to know what to possibly expect. TL:DR at bottom(sorry, this got long)

She bought her first house when I was 12 or 13. I’m almost 26 now. She is on her 7th or 8th house now, so in about a 13 year span. She buys, fixes what was otherwise a perfect house just to look all of the colours and stone she wants, then still isn’t happy(shocker) and needs to start on a new house.

That on its own is an expensive task. This DDB, however, boasts about going back to the bank every month without fail, and requesting the amount of mortgage she paid off to be added to her line of credit. So it’s a revolving debt door.

Add this to what I estimate to be $30-45k in credit card debt, and we have a ginormous problem.

This is not the end of that though. This past March, she quit her cushy government job and cashed out her pension. Pissed that all away(keep in mind my poor sisters are 7 and 15) on house renovations, a new pool. She can’t afford to put a deck around the pool or fix the fence that’s falling over. But they sure as shit went on a 20 day go all-out 50th California/Disneyland dream trip this summer. We used to go to Disneyland twice a year(from Canada). So all in all, great with her money.

TL:DR If she goes bankrupt a second time, or simply dies, am I or my sisters going to be legally responsible for all of her ridiculous debt?
Topic:
Credit Debt Bankruptcy

Answer: You didn't co-sign for any of the loans I hope.Answer #2: Outstanding debts in the event of death will be taken from her estate, if there is no money left in the estate then those debts are voided.  Declaring bankruptcy will have zero impact on your life as long as your finances aren't mingled with hers.


Title: My abusive parents are forcing me to move, leaving behind the last 10 years of my life. Is there a way I can stay?

Question:
(throwaway for reasons) I'm a 15 year old male from Ohio who suffers from depression and social anxiety, and recently I found out that next month I have to move. I hate living with these people already, and the only reason I am currently living is because of the people here who I absolutely love and am so thankful for. I know, you'll tell me "You'll meet people there don't be so dramatic!" but honestly it's not that simple. It is incredibly hard for me to make friends as it is (it's taken me 10 years haha) and being completely new, in a different high school, will definitely take its toll on me.

Last month I was hospitalized for attempted suicide, and had to stay in the mental ward for a week for stabilization. My parents had to pretend to be supportive in front of the police and hospital staff, while I was left there with no say because I was "not in the right state of mind". These people have no clue how to raise a child, and have even told me that, if I really want to kill myself that I shouldn't tell them and just go ahead and do it.

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that I would like to legally move out and into someone else's house- maybe a friend's. Is there some way that I can escape this?

Answer:
 Simply put, no. Your parents have the right to parent you as they see fit, including moving where they choose to move, so long as they don't violate the law in doing so.

You should seek out the help of a counselor with regards to your mental health struggles.

Best of luck to you.Answer #2: While it's possible for your parents to set up a temporary custody agreement with one of your friends parents, they have absolutely no obligation to, and the absolute power to force you to move along with them. And given your difficulties, as a parent I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving you behind and out of my sight, so I doubt you'll be able to convince them, even if you had a specific and detailed plan - which you don't.


Title: My employer did not allow me to take breaks. The whole 9 months I was there I did not take a single break. I have submitted a claim and at the California labor board. What do I do next?

Question:
I started a job working at a motel when i was 18. I was part time for about two months and then was offered a full time position working nights.

From the beginning I wasn't allowed to take a break. When I asked why my boss told me it was because a customer would come in at any time. It made sense to me and I wasn't going to argue with my boss?

Fast forward a few months, my classes at my local community college begin and I have to bring my laptop in to work on homework and such. This becomes an issue and eventually I am let go, because I kept bringing in my laptop for my work.

I know that I'm supposed to have breaks and I know that my boss is supposed to have my wages posted somewhere and my workers rights but that wasn't posted anywhere. There wasn't even a coffee maker for me! In all seriousness any advice would be much appreciated.

We have a meeting at the Labor Board the 14th of this month. Do I have a chance? When she got the summon in the mail she called and told me that her lawyer said I don't have a good chance. She asked if I wanted to settle out of court. The math came out to a little over 5k that I'm owed. Should I call her back and work something out? I have two coworkers witness statements and a w2 to bring in as my argument.

Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 You certainly have a big chance of "winning", considering CA law requires breaks for non-exempt employees.

>When she got the summon in the mail she called and told me that her lawyer said I don't have a good chance. She asked if I wanted to settle out of court.

Do not take legal advice from the person who is against you. If she is willing to settle it probably means that she knows she is about to get the megablasted by the law.

>There wasn't even a coffee maker for me!

I think this was a joke, and I really hope it was.


Title: Employer Possibly Lieing to me, so I won't quit on the spot and screw them over. Alberta

Question: So, I recently found a job posting for my job on indeed at the location I work. The job posting specifies that they are looking for a full-time keyholder to work evenings and weekend nights, which in a nutshell sounds an awful lot like my job. This job posting popped up right after I brought it to management that a senior employee was stealing from the company and they need to check the cameras at night when I'm alone with said employee which they still haven't gotten around to... If they would have checked they would see her because I'm 1000% sure she's leaving every night with stolen goods. I bring up the job posting to management today and they tell me that I'm not being dismissed, and that they just need another person for the days I'm not working, even though they have currently have someone who has been at the company for a long time. I've currently only been at the company for a month so I'm still on my three months probation, however is my employer allowed to lie to me in order to keep me around long enough about not being let go, so they have more time finding a more suitable replacement than I. I would rather quit on the spot since and screw my employer over rather than be lied to and fired all of a sudden.

Answer: Your employer is not required to tell you the truth, or tell you anything at all, about their hiring decisions.Answer #2: You are totally about to get fired.  Brush up your resume.  And also cover your ass so you aren't blamed for the stolen goods.  Let them fire you so you collect unemployment benefits.


Title: A bit of a different question here.(FL)

Question: So i will start college this year, and my ultimate aspiration is to become a lawyer. There is a problem though and that is i don't know what to major in. I know there is no specific major for law school, but there is so many options i have no idea what to chose. I'm trying to find a major that will help me with law but also one where i could get a job just in case. By the way i will either be attending Fsu or Uf. Thank you for any help or advice you could give me.

Answer:
 Not a lawyer.

I have heard that History, English, and Poli Sci are all good majors.  If criminal law is a direction you are thinking, then maybe minor in Criminology.

But think carefully about your plan for law school.  The market is absolutely saturated with lawyers right now, and from what the lawyers on here are saying, you could be in a bad way career wise after law school UNLESS:

1.) You have a way to come out of law school with nearly no debt.

OR

2.) You can get into a top-tier law school and finish high in  your class.


Title: Rent for favors?

Answer:
 Oh good grief. You're a creep.Answer #2: Sounds like promoting or soliciting prostitution.Answer #3: Sex in exchange for goods or services is prostitution.  Cooking and cleaning in exchange for no or reduced rent would be legal.Answer #4: Hey! Are you the one with the Craigslist ad?

#Don't Do It

There are literally 10s of law firms looking to find you and sue you to kingdom come. Answer #5: So now we know who posts those craigslist apartment ads.

"Single guy living in a house too big for one person. Looking for female roommate to help with things around the house in exchange for rent. ;) Maybe some light massage work.

Please send a reply with [local college mascot] and a picture so I know you're not a bot."


Question: Hi, I have clothing designs I want to send to a factory but I want them to sign an NDA so they don't take the designs or anything of that sort. What do I do since I'm a minor?

Answer:
 You're not going to be able to negotiate with most fabrication places, even as an adult, unless you're bringing an extremely large order (on the order of a third of their business for the year or more). They simply do not have the time or inclination to negotiate on a case by case basis with each customer, and will tell you "take it or leave it" on their standard contract.

Most of those contracts make it clear that intellectual property involved in the transaction, like your designs, remain the property of the client, but you should read contracts before you sign them and verify. You'll also want to consider that enforcing intellectual property rights takes time and money, especially if the other party is located in another country. If you can't enforce it, then a contract provides little protection.


Title: Minor fender bender in California. They admitted fault and want to repair my vehicle, but want to go through "their friend's" auto body shop, to avoid insurance premium increases/accident record.

Question:
As the title says, someone rear-ended me and they admitted fault. The damage looks minor from the exterior (looks like a few indentations from their front license plate).

I am a reasonable person, and would be willing to settle outside of insurance if the agreement is fair. However, they said they will not pay cash to me. Rather, they want to take it to their friend's body shop (after I get an estimate) to repair the damages, presumably at a cheaper rate for them.

It seems I would only be doing them a favor. I don't want to be a dick and demand cash, but on the other hand I am not at fault and want all compensation/repairs that I am due. Should I consider this? Any pros or cons to accepting their offer?

Answer:
 > Should I consider this?

Short answer: No

Long answer: Noooooooooooooooooooooo. There is a distinct possibility that the 'friend' is going to do the repairs on your car as cheaply as possibly. Go through insurance and have a proper third party do it right.Answer #2: >I am a reasonable person, and would be willing to settle outside of insurance if the agreement is fair.  However, they said they will not pay cash to me. Rather, they want to take it to their friend's body shop (after I get an estimate) to repair the damages, presumably at a cheaper rate for them.

Do not do this.  Go through insurance.


Title: [AZ] I found something illegal on my property

Question:
First of, I'm not going into details as to what it is, secondly, it's definitely not mine. It's not something I can just flush down the toilet, let's put it that way.

I want to call the cops but my mom is freaking out that if I do, the cops will immediately think it is mine because I own the land. I don't think it's as big of a deal since it's just a piece of land, there's no permanent structure.

Any thoughts?

edit: It's not a plant. It's not something I can throw in a dumpster either.

Answer: Call the police. They're not likely to arrest you for turning in something that isn't yours when you explain you found it on your vacant land.


Title: [NC] Co-signed auto loan charged off and included in parent's bankruptcy.

Question:
Wife had an auto loan through Santander that she was co-signed onto with her father, he was listed as the primary and the account is listed as "Joint". Account was charged off in November 2012 and the car was repo'd. Remaining balance was $7,371.  We just learned from her parent's bankruptcy lawyer that the auto loan is being included in their bankruptcy.

What does my wife need to do, if anything? Will this allow her to have the derogatory remark removed from her credit report?

EDIT: I should note that she did recently receive a collection notice dated Apr 7 2015 from Constar Financial Services attempting to collect the debt. I plan on sending a dispute letter just in case for her.

Answer: The bankruptcy will discharge your wife's parents' liability for the debt, but not hers. Creditor can and will seek the full amount owed from her. The charge-off doesn't release her liability either.


Title: Girlfriend worked for an indie film and wasn't paid for half her contract

Question:
Hey /r/legaladvice! Hopefully somebody can provide some advice about my girlfriend's situation.

During the month of August last year she worked with a independent film company to film a movie in California. She and the company (some sort of LLC I assume) formed a paper contract stating that for her month of work she would receive $2000. Halfway through the production she was paid $700 and was told the remainder would be paid shortly after production. She had worked with this company before and this was expected so she did not mind it.

She finished her work and returned home and after a few weeks of back and forth basically nobody has answers about where her remainder of the money is. The director, which owns the company etc is MIA in regards to his bills with the other employees of the film. On the flip side he has done three more since then.

Basically, I'm wondering what our options are in regards to all this. She spent 6 weeks working 16 hour days for this asshole and deserves her promised dues.

Thank you for any advice!

Answer:
 This is ridiculously typical. She can sue the LLC and the director in small claims court in California, as UsuallySunny said. These indie films pop up, don't pay anyone, and disappear.

She made $3.47/hr (well, if she had been paid in full). I assume she was misclassified as an independent contractor. She could file an SS-8 with the IRS. If she was misclassified, or if she was a true employee (W2, filled out a W4 with her I9) she could also file a [wage claim](http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/howtofilewageclaim.htm) but if this bozo is in the wind and there's no money, it might not help.

Edit: Put in the decimal point.


Title: I'm making a video game with flashing lights and effects. How should I present the photo-sensitivity warning?

Question:
Is this enough?

"Warning
This game contains flashing, dizzying, and other intense effects, that may be an issue for those who are photosensitive or epileptic. While some of these can be toggled off in the options, player discretion is advised."

Thanks for the advice!

Answer: You should present it in exactly the same manner as instructed by your attorney.


Title: Beyond moving out, how can I ensure that my roommmate's violent boyfriend does not come over to our home? (TX)

Question:
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Today she wanted to reopen the conversation about him coming over to the house. I repeated that we had talked about this prior to Jane moving in, and I did not want him there. She thinks I'm being unfair.

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Answer:
 You cannot stop her from having any guests she wants over.

You can call the police if he gets violent.


Title: My mom is threatening my dads career

Question:
Edit: We live in Canada

Background: I come from a good family. My dad has a good job and my siblings and I all get along. However, my mom is the problem. Throughout my whole life my mom has had "episodes" and they are getting worse. She hasnt been diagnosed because she "doesnt believe anything is wrong with her". But we assume she is bipolar, alcoholic, drug addict, compulsive liar and massive manipulator. When she has episodes, she doesnt remember anything about them and tries to blatantly deny it, after we have witnessed the episode. As it gets worse, the more my family tries to get her help, talk to her and we have even avoided any holiday with her until she gets the proper treatment. Yet she still refuses that she has a problem and "we are ganging up on her".

Problem: As her episodes get worse, my mom has started making threats against everyone in our family. Especially our dad, she says things such as "Im going to tell everyone that you beat me up and then they will give me all your money. No one will believe you". Disclaimer: my dad has never beat my mom-- my mom has physically assaulted our dad and other family members. We have started documenting everything she does; videos, conversations, pictures, police reports against her, drunk driving calls.

Her threats are getting worse and if she even opens an investigation against my dad. He could lose his job. She is so far from reality that it is scary. As a family, we are worried about these threats against our dad. He can't afford to lose his job.

My dad is getting a lawyer once my mom leaves the country to "see family"-- but she's running away from us.

My question: is there anything proactive we can do? We have one officer who has assisted my moms case/seen my mom have an episode. What can we do with all our evidence? It's mandatory that police take spousal abuse seriously so if she does make a claim-- it will start something. We are so worried.

Answer: If things are that bad and your mother is refusing to even see if there's something wrong with her I would recommend your parents get divorced. Yes, it would suck. Yes it would be expensive. But if your mother continues to make threats and refuses help then your father getting away from her may be the best choice.


Title: Can my friend legally hunt discord pedophiles?

Question: Can my friend pretend to be an underage girl and report any discord child groomers who try to groom him to the FBI to be put on a watchlist? Does the FBI actually have watchlists for people like this?

Answer: On several occasions people doing exactly this have interefered with and harmed active criminal investigations. Your friend is not trained to do this and is unlikely to accomplish much.


Title: Rental company illegally charged me $1750 for damages when I bought dmg protection?

Question:
Just rent ATVs yesterday in Estes Park. Wasn't sure what to expect, but definately not whats occurred over the past 24 hours.

I made the mistake of tipping my atv, yes I tipped it. I also bought damage protection on their website which states that I'm not responsible for damages over $500.

They then took $1750 from my checking, without explanation. When we went to the rental office to talk to them about it, they refused to talk and even called the police on my non-hostile father. They lied to the police, and I even have a video of us standing innocently on the sidewalk while the staff member states "yes they are harrassing me" (we waited for police to talk to them, they had to middleman a converation for us to get us info on the place).

The owner was literally on the phone singing to my dad "i win you lose i got your money" this morning. Yes, singing.

The owner floods google reviews wit fake 5* reviews to bury all the horror stories. When doing some research, literally hundreds of people have had the same problem as me.

What does reddit suggest I do? I really want to do what I can to bring light to this shady business that is consistently taking advantage of tourists. Legal action?  BBB?
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 It sounds unreasonable that they were able to take money directly from your checking account. Why did they have your checking account information?

For this amount of money, you'll want to explore your options with small claims court.

Review the contract you signed and specifically the langauge  on the "insurance."

Wherever you are, search small claims court and they'll have information about how to file, what it costs, and the procedures.

Alternatively, if you don't feel confident going pro se (representing yourself), you can search for legal clinics in your area and find pro-bono lawyers or low cost legal help.Answer #2: Just FYI, the facts in your post are too specific. It took less than a minute to find the matching Google Review with your name on it.

"Location" can just be the state, and fuzzing the dollar values a bit would help. Protect your anonymity!Answer #3: > They then took $1750 from my checking, without explanation.

Report this to your bank as being fraudulent.

Meanwhile, go ahead and archive copies of every receipt and the current state of the wording on their website.Answer #4: The BBB has no authority to do anything.

Do you think that the damages from flipping the ATV were less than 2250?


Title: If I am hired for a position that I cannot legally do, after expressing that I cannot upon hiring, can I be fired?

Question:
I was hired for a position that I expressed constantly that I could not legally do without an HSE/GED.
I kept being re-assured I did not need the GED/HSE, so I asked another person and they confirmed with me and the store manager who hired me that I did need the GED. (It's a pharmacy/retail store)

Now I've been given a couple weeks to get my GED, but I'm still catching up on bills and have not much time to study, as I have children. Can I legally be fired, or will the employer be forced to move me to front end? I kept constantly asking whether I needed the GED. I Don't want to lost income/my job over a misunderstanding that the employer had. I had nothing to do with it.

The state is Oklahoma.

Answer:
 Yes, you are an at will employee.   At will means you can be fired or disciplined for any reason (including a bad or inaccurate one) or no reason at all so long as the reason isn’t membership in a protected class or engaging in some protected activities.  The federally protected classes are race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, pregnancy, and age (which is 40+).  Some states add other categories (such as sexual orientation). The federally protected activities are some protected collective bargaining activities, filing wage claims, filing EEOC claims, filing sexual harassment reports, filing reports with OSHA, and use of protected leave such as FMLA. Again, some states add extra protections (such as protections for use of sick leave which doesn’t qualify for FMLA).

Not meeting minimum requirements, even if you were told they would be waived, is not a protected class.Answer #2: Yes, OK is an at-will state meaning they can fire you whenever they want if its not for one of a few discriminatory reasons. Not having your GED is a valid reason to fire you, even if you didn't have it when hired.

Is there any way you could prioritize studying in the next few weeks? Relative or church friends that can babysit? State supported child care? It would be very much to your advantage for the rest of your life to have that piece of paper.


Title: (IA) What happens if you don't pay your debts and don't get a job?

Question:
I'm 23M and 110k in debt with credit cards, student loans, a legal judgement, my car, and child support. I realize that if I get a job that makes less than that a year, my wages will be garnished for life while I work for free.

What happens if I just don't get a job and wait until the statute of limitations has passed and then declare bankruptcy? Can they go after me some other way or sue my family? If I have a cosigner for my car, can she also declare bankruptcy to get off the hook? Can I be put in jail for not paying?

Answer:
 Neither student loans nor child support can be discharged in a bankruptcy. You will have those debts until you pay them.

Wage garnishment does not take your entire paycheck.  It takes part of it to pay the debts.  You are allowed money to live off.

Moreover, how are you planning on living without an income?  Answer #2: Your car gets repossessed. Your student loans and child support continue racking up interest. Possibly the judgment too, depending on what it was for.

You're end up in a much worse position than if you sucked it up and paid your debts.


Title: Arrested for DUI...Need help

Question:
I am 20 years old. After a night of drinking and then sleeping it off I left the house I was at around 7AM. I was driving home and pulled over for improper lane shift. The cop breathalyzed me 9 times and I came up 0.0 for all of them except the last which came up as .04. I was arrested for a DUI and got tickets for reckless driving, failure to have a license, failure to notify dmv of my new address(my apartment at school?) and some other minor infractions. My friends car got impounded and I'm getting it with her Monday.

Now I ask two questions
1)  can the breathalyzer be beat in court?
2) if the county clerk has a wrong address and a wrong name, which she doesn't, but she really doesn't have my drivers license number on any tickets and neither did the police, would I realistically be able to just go incognito with warrants for a faux person? I'm not saying I'm doing this at all, a lot of risk, but I just want to know about it because my friend supposedly did the same in his old girlfriends car.

Also, no fingerprints taken and I was released no bail or anything.
And will lawyer mail come to address I gave them or my home address even though they have no DL number/official residence except my apartment at school

Answer:
 > DUI

> reckless driving

> failure to have a license

>failure to update your license

> other minor infractions

So you're saying you have 6ish charges against you? And were you driving without a license or was your license expired?

Also "my friend supposedly did the same in his old girlfriend's car"

Hah, your friend is full of bull.  Sounds like a sea story to meAnswer #2: 1) You need to talk to/retain a lawyer if you want to 'beat' the breathalyzer.

2) There's no way you're going to get out of a DUI on a technicality.


Title: Taxi driver locked me in his car, made me feel extremely scared.

Question:
Starting this off, this happened in Quebec Canada, here's what happened.

Last night I got a message from my friend asking if I want to hang out, I texted him back telling him I'd get a cab to his place. It was raining outside and he lived about 10 blocks away. So I call a cab and my friend texts me back saying he'd pay for the fare, he's cool like that. So I get into the cab and this man can't speak any English at all, 80% french, my worst language. To put this in scale, about 75% of the time they are either bilingual or also English. I get in and tell him the location and he starts driving.

Fast forward and eventually we pull up to his apartment and he locks the door, and in broken English says "are you sure this is your stop?" I reply yes and he holds his hand out for cash, it was 12.40 so I gave him a 20 and asked for the change, then he proceeded to keep the door locked and tried leaving the complex, when I told him here was fine he said he just wanted to "drive me closer to the complex" I told him this was fine and he kept driving, almost left the complex!

I started getting pissed and I started yelling to let me out. My friend came out at the exact moment and  got in front of the car yelling at him to let me out, he unlocked it, and right after I got out and grabbed my wallet and phone he sped off, I don't even know if he closed the door. He left, I went into my friends apartment and he gave me 40$ because he could see I was visibly shaken. Now I don't know what to do.

So my question is, is this illegal? Can I get in contact with the company. Lastly, I read about how doors autolock sometimes if it is moving, this was not the case because he stopped, and I still tried getting out.

Advice appreciated.

Answer:
 You are welcome to call the company and report this unacceptable behavior, even call the police and file a report if you wish. It's unlikely to result in any real investigative action because no real crime was committed, but it could be good to have a record of this interaction in case a crime is committed in the future.

Seeing as you have no damages, there is no civil suit to be made.


Title: [Colorado] My family has been rounding up feral cats from their property and shooting them. Could they get in trouble for this?

Question:
Throwaway for obvious reasons.

My family owns a trailer park in Colorado that has a really bad feral cat problem. There are probably at least 20 adult cats living there and god knows how many kittens there will be this spring. These cats are worse then wild, they've developed a strong fear of humans so they've virtually impossible to catch. I believe they are impossible to tame unless they find a very young litter of kittens and take them away from the mother to be bottle fed. They are also heavily diseased, frequently with parasites, FIV, Feline Leukemia and other unfortunate diseases that unvaccinated colonies of cats have.

The county they are in does have a humane society but they don't have a trap and spay/neuter program. They also will not accept feral cats for euthanasia. So my families options are to trap them and take them to a vet to be put down (which runs about $90 in their area) or, what they've been doing, taking them to private property outside of town and shooting them ($.02).

I'm not opposed to the idea of them eradicating these cats. I get that they're spreading disease and that it's a really horrible life, always on the edge of starving. I'm worried though, that if they are caught shooting trapped cats they will be in legal trouble.

Does anyone here have any insight?

Answer: I am not a lawyer. [This](https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/StateAndLocal/Documents/Euthanasia_Laws.pdf) is a guide to legal forms of euthanasia and who is legally allowed to perform them by state. In CO only a licensed vet or someone under their supervision can administer the injection to euthanize an animal. Gunshot is not recognized as a legal form of euthanasia even in emergency situations.


Title: Can the Secret Service testify against the president they were assigned to protect if they witnessed illegal activity?

Answer:
 If secret service agents are subpoenaed to a grand jury or other court hearing, they are required to honestly testify, just like any other witness.

Their oath of office is to uphold the Constitution and Federal Law, and their loyalty is to the Office of the President, not to the man himself.Answer #2: Yes. https://partners.nytimes.com/library/politics/052398clinton-starr.html  (cert denied)


Title: Landlord wants to raise rent?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 It's not customary for a tenant to just add people to a lease once it's signed.  It absolutely has an impact on wear and tear of the property and increases traffic to and from.  If the landlord refuses to engage, then the current terms of the lease stand meaning you'd probably be in breach of the lease if you move someone in without permission. This could lead to an eviction if you don't remove the new tenants after having been notified by the landlord in writing of the breach. Your best option is probably to give your 30 day notice to the landlord your intention to move out if you are unable to handle the rent under the original terms of the lease.

Consider that a lease is a bilateral contract.  You cannot expect the owner to accept new terms just because it's a benefit to you.  Giving you the option to pay more money to add them to the lease is reasonable in this instance.  Most landlords would have just rejected the additional people.

Lastly, know that the landlord has a right to screen and control who and how many people live in a rental.  It's not his obligation to make your situation work.


Title: [CA] Speeding ticket - 40 in a 25; ticket has the wrong Drivers License Number

Question:
Hello everyone, got a speeding ticket yesterday, as mentioned in the title. Going 40 in a residential rushing to a doctor's appointment after work; stupid I know. Motorcycle cop pulls me over. I am courteous, give him the information he needs, didn't try to argue. Court date is in late July. When I got home, I looked at the ticket carefully and noticed my drivers license number is off by 1 number. I've heard people being let off because the license plate number is wrong - not sure if a similar recourse applies for the driver's license #. Any advice? My first ever ticket :(
Thanks in advance.

Answer:
 Clerical errors don't void tickets. You can ask them to correct the ticket if it bothers you that much.

> I've heard people being let off because the license plate number is wrong

That doesn't work either.


Title: Suffered a work place injury where my hand went into a deep frier. Information about suing...

Question:
So roughly about a month ago I was working at my job, and tripped over a box that isn't supposed to be there and is something I've complained about numerous times and they didn't done a thing about it before the injury. I ended up catching my fall with my right hand hitting the bottom of the deep frier for about a few seconds. I pulled it out and immediately ran to the back just in shock. I started to panic, the pain set in, and an ambulance came and got me, and for the last few weeks I've been nursing this hand. It's been extremely painful, and it's been troubling not being able to use my right hand which is my dominant one. My burns were 2nd degree and will probably scar. My parents brought up the idea of suing and we've decided to contact a lawyer. I've briefly contacted somebody to set up a meeting, but it has yet to happen. I returned to work this Monday because the hospital has said I can return with light work, but they're giving me the option next week to take more time if I'm still in pain. I've been receiving workers comp for the time being. There is a video of me falling into the fryer and my boss has already admitted that the box wasn't supposed to be there over the phone. Is it a bad idea to be working still in the mean time? It's only been a few days, but I do plan on pursuing this law suit. I'm just not too knowledgeable with how work places injuries work. Any information will be valuable. I'm happy to answer any questions about the incident.

TLDR; Hand went into deep fryer at work, need to know if it's a bad idea to return back to work if I plan on suing. Been receiving workers comp.

Answer:
 You don't need to sue for anything workmans comp is paying for your medical care and will pay for permanent injury. It's worth having an attorney on your side to ensure you are treated fairly. A workmans comp lawyer shouldn't end up costing you anything under the circumstances.

Don't get your hopes up in terms of payout. Workmans comp is very regimental, the specifics of your perminant injury will have a specific payout. There isn't a lot of negotiation to it.


Title: [Slovenia] Driver hit my car, confesed guilt and signed EU crash report. Now won't admit guilt to insurance company.

Question:
Hello

I was involved in a car crash where I clearly wasn't guilty. Other driver confesed his guilt and signed everything accordingly to the law. We didn' involve the police, because it was clear that I was not at fault.

Now 3 weeks later, he won't admit guilt to his insurance provider, even though they already have his signed confession from the report.

Is there anything I can do to speed things up? My car is totalled. ( Old car)

Thanks!

Answer: File a claim with your insurance


Title: My boss is aggressive, belittling, sexist, and aggressive. What course of action do I have in a small family - run business?

Question: She is constantly telling me that me being a woman is a severe disadvantage. She ridicules the sales staff. She has been known to throw coffee cups against the wall (I was not there). I have only been with this company for two months but don't want to have this short job history on my resume and I don't want her to get away with treating people this way!

Answer: Quit and get a new job.Answer #2: I have no legal advice. Practically speaking I would go out right now and find a volunteer opportunity. On your resume you can omit this job completely and add in the volunteer work, and it will look like a little time passed where you were without a job, but you were engaged in philanthropic pursuits.


Title: (UK, England) Girlfriend has a blind spot due to a brain tumor. Her eye doctor knew about the blind spot for close to two years, and kept telling her it was all in her head/natural human blind spot.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Just FYI. Scotoma literally just means blind spot...it can be caused by a *ton* of stuff. Don't hit the crazy brain tumor panic button just yet. It's actually more concerning that a GP automatically went to "tumor" from that. High blood pressure, migraines...there's like a ton of stuff that causes scotomas.


Title: NEW YORK- Neighbor posted a Craigslist "free" ad for property in my yard.

Question: I caught the guys on camera carrying it off. An antique cast iron tub, which is in my yard next to a fence we share. He's been telling me to get rid of it, so I knew he was behind it. Sure enough, find a CL ad via google from yesterday that reads "free tub in my yard at -address-, come and get it!" Of course it has since been deleted. Do I call the police? I have a feeling (after similar stunts involving this jackass) that they'll tell me they can't prove who posted it, so they can't follow up. Please help, random internet legal nerds!

Answer:
 Call the police and report a theft of the tub, and give them the video for evidence. Answer #2: Report the theft, and give the police the video of the people who actually took it.  However - don't accuse your neighbor (you have no evidence).  The guys who took your tub will point them to the craigslist ad - they may also have emails relating to it.  If the police determine it is worth pursuing they'll be able to subpoena information from craigslist and follow that trail all on their own.  Answer #3: You should call the police non emergency number and explain the situation. They may be able to set up a sting buy. Answer #4: Call the police, report the theft, and tell them it is clear to you that your neighbor was the one who made the craigslist ad.
If they cops care they will go grill your stupid neighbor and get them to admit to it.  Answer #5: Also, you said your yard is fenced.  Time to put some big fat padlocks on the gates.  Answer #6: Why did you have a bathtub in your yard?


Title: (LA) - $36,463.85 of missing cash deposits from my restaurant

Question:
Backdrop: My buddies and I opened our first franchise restaurant March 2015. We hired the manager May 2015 and fired him January 2016. From June-September 2015, we had $8835.60 missing cash of which we held one employee partly responsible and fire that person mid September (manager is still working at this point). Then October and November rolls around and we are missing more cash deposits. I specifically ask for him to do DAILY deposits to keep track of them (on November 5, 2015). He says he is making them everyday (but he isn't). All this is recorded in our email conversation (as documentation). My buddy (who lives in another state) and I decide to wait until February to fire him (I know, we should have fired him then, but we didn't. Stupid...).

By January 2016, we are missing 8 more cash deposits in November and 8 more in December on top of more missing cash deposits in January. The reports at the restaurant (the first checking process) are holier than Swiss cheese because I have sales saying I should have a ton of cash recorded but I am missing over $29,000. I then open up the bank account (second mode of verification) and I can literally count the number of cash deposits dropped and pull up the scanned images of each cash deposit.

So we fire the guy. Ask the accountant to run a report of the total cash received at the store and what we received in the bank (they have access to both accounts). The grand total of missing cash is $36,463.85 from June 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016. We called the Sheriff's department to log in the (possible) theft, and are waiting for them to file it and review the evidence to see if charges can be pressed. Also, I pulled up all the deposits and from July 29, 2015 until the end of his tenure and his name is on every deposit except for ten deposits (of which I prove that those are in our account).

So the question is: whether he stole the money or not, if he did not "steal" it, negligence of his job by not doing daily deposits (i.e. inputting seven deposits for seven days) still makes him liable for the missing cash, correct?

Answer:
 Does LA mean Los Angeles, or Louisiana?

In general, you cannot successfully sue an employee for damages caused by their own negligence. That's the risk you take when you make that hiring decision. Embezzlement, of course, is a different beast. And Louisiana has the weirdest laws in the nation. With this kind of money on the line, I'd encourage you to speak with a lawyer no matter what, just to cover your bases. But the answer to your final question is "no, probably not."


Title: My Personal and Financial Data is being held against my will

Question:
So I'm not a US citizen who resides in a non US country, and was using an online service (very popular) that is based in California, USA which provides its service to many countries, including the one I live in.

They ended my account and suspended me forever for as they put it

quote "breaking our terms, it's not something criminal or anything though" end quote

I tried to 'remove' my data from their website, personal and financial which is used for paying them. I was not able to do so.

Gave them a call, and was told "You are not allowed to remove your credit card data, it wil remain with us forever" "You are not allowed to remove your personal information such as email and home and business address, they will remain with us forever"

I recorded those calls.

Their policy says they can withstand certain information for long periods of time beyond that which is permitted by law

I had to cancel my credit card and issue a new one which will take 4 to 8 business days where I live.

My personal and financial data, essentially "ME", are being held captive on their servers.

I do not want them to have my info, I do not want them to keep it for 1 minute. Yet, they made it very clear that they will keep it forever, against my will

So my question, being in another country, can I take legal action against them?
I'm a married man with a starting small company, so my finances cannot handle great legal costs, thus, i'm looking for a lawyer who can do it at minimum expenses possible, but i'm determined to do something.... wouldn't you?

Reddit Experts.... Does anything in what i'm saying seem out of track or unrealistic? Should I give up or keep ahead, and take action... what would you do if you were in my shoes with the bonus of your knowledge of the law?

Again, I'm not a US citizen, i've only been once to the US, so I'm not familiar with the technical legal stuff, but what happened doesn't seem right or fair from my point of view

Answer:
 > what's your advice

Drop the matter, as what they're doing is not illegal in the US.  US company, US rules.

This may change slightly if they have significant presence in your country, but even then your overall chances of success are low.


Title: GA resident. I bought a house and put my ex’s name on the deed. I paid for down payment and my name is the only one on mortgage and I have the proof that I’ve paid for 98% of all living expenses for us over the time we lived together. How can I separate myself legally from my ex?

Question:
She has since moved out and I’m the only one occupying the house at the moment. We separated because she was physically abusive and basically sucked me dry financially for four years and I didn’t even see it happening. I only put her name on the deed as a kind gesture and my generosity was basically hijacked. The other day I offered her 2.5k (all of the money I have) to sign over the deed to only my name which she refused to. To my knowledge there is only one avenue left which is partition court —an expensive and lengthy process. Is this a matter where a lay person could represent themselves to save insane legal fees?
Also I considered going bankrupt on the property (I.e. not paying the mortgage) and letting the house get taken by the bank, I walk away relatively clean (not entirely of course) and she walks away empty handed.        Please let me know if there are any other options for me. I have my heart and soul on this property, I’ve turned it into a working farm and I want to do everything I can to keep it if necessary.

Answer:
 You are both half owners of the house.  Unfortunately you owe 100% of the loan.  The loan would have to be paid off before or as part of the partition sale.  It doesn't sound like you have any way to do this, so you may be bankrupt anyway.  You should probably investigate that option.

The best way to deal with this would be as part of the divorce.  Talk to your divorce attorney.


Title: [USA, MD] Broke a watch, afraid this person will gank me, do I pay damages or for the new one?

Question: SO a broke a person's watch on accident, and I agreed to either pay for the repair or a replacement. He offhandedly mentioned that the watch costed $95, no biggie. He came into school a few days later, and had a smart watch. He hasn't given me the bill yet, but I'm guessing it's going to be more than $95. My question is, do I pay for what I broke ($95), or for his new watch price ($???)?

Answer: Legally you could only possibly owe the market value of the watch you broke.