Title: [California] Posted a threatening comment on Reddit and was told via PM by Reddit admins that law enforcement requested disclosure/information on my account

Question:
Sorry for the poor formatting, I am on mobile.

On my main Reddit account, I made a crappy joke in a comment that said "I am going to blow up the ******** at **** time."  About two hours after making the comment, my Reddit account was suspended for 3 days.
I made an appeal to this and in response to it, the Reddit admins said that they had received a request by law enforcement and disclosed information involving my account and I may want to get an attorney for more information.
Should I be worried about this at all, and could anything happen from it?  Besides this comment, I haven't made any other threats or done anything wrong.
I deleted the comment immediately and am trying to delete the entire Reddit account.
Is there anything I have to worry about, or is this more of just a formality?  Thank you to anyone who read this.
Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer:
 You more than likely have significant problems. I'd contact a criminal defense attorney right away, because taking additional actions - such as attempting to delete account info/comments - may be considered tampering with evidence or some other offense. Call a criminal defense attorney immediately. Stop talking about this to anyone but the criminal defense attorney.Answer #2: Well, can we agree that, in this day and age, that kind of "joke" is in extremely poor taste, and shows a lack of judgement?

In the days of "If You See Something, Say Something" it is no wonder you were reported.Answer #3: Deleting the account won’t change anything. They already have your information logged. You should speak to an attorney of law enforcement contacts you.


Title: RAP sheet from FBI has my arrest records, court says there is no records.

Question:
So I a few months ago I had to get my juvenile records from the court I was arrested in at the time, they mailed them to me. At that time I also had a RAP sheet ordered from the FBI and it matched up perfectly.

However, my records were misplaced to the person I gave them to, so I had to get them again from the court. I filled out the motion to inspect form again and they said they will mail them to me.

This time, the records lady called me and said there are no juvenile records for me. I told her that’s wrong, there is definitely records, so she said she’ll get back with me. 3 days later she called me again and said there are no records and she has a paper statement verifying so that I can go pick up or she can mail to me. What does this mean?

Is it really a mistake on the courts part, or if I ordered another rap sheet from the FBI is everything going to be erased? If anybody can help clarify what this might mean, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Answer:
 If your juvenile records were expunged by the state, the state can't order the federal government to expunge the records. So as far as the state is concerned you have no records, but as far as the federal government is concerned nothing changed.

You should talk with the lawyer that worked with you for clarification.


Title: (RI) False report of crime

Question:
Hello, I'm here for some advice. A few weeks ago I hit a parked car and panicked over what my parents would say about the situation. I lied and told the police and my family that I was the victim of a hit and run. The police later called me back in and provided proof I hit the other car. I'm now being charged with a false report of crime.

I'm in this situation because I was scared of what my parents would say and now I'm afraid I've ruined my life because of a stupid lie. What is there for me to do now? I've never had any criminal charges before and I'm not sure how this will affect me. Please any help would be appreciated.

Answer: You need a criminal defense attorney.


Title: [Finland] A huge amount of drugs was ordered to my name. What can I do?

Question:
Hi reddit.

Today I got a letter from the customs that said they confiscated a huge amount of drugs (like 50g of ecstasy among other things) being sent to my name, the letter said to call in to the customs and when I called in they want me to go in to being questioned.

I'm 20, I don't have a job and less than 10 euros on my bank account. I've never taken drugs, I have no past crimes. I live with my parents and I have multiple mental disorders (such as anxiety and PTSD due to sexual abuse) and becasue of that I've been reading up on drug treatment to mental disorders and SSRIs. But I've never bought them and never taken them.

So what can I do? I've been panicking and crying the whole day because of this, I don't know if my life is over or if I'm going to jail or something. What am I supposed to do? Do I need a lawyer when I talk to them? What do they cost? Will I go to prison?

Thank you in advance

Answer:
 This is a really common scam in the US. What happens is that someone orders drugs and sends them to a stranger. If customs or the police seize the package they only have the stranger's information. If the package is delivered then the person who ordered the drugs steals the package off of the person's porch and then they have their drugs.

What customs wants to know is if you ordered the drugs yourself or not. Tell your parents about this and ask them for help in hiring a lawyer. You may be able to find one for free or for a reduced cost through your government if Finland has that. In either case get a lawyer and tell them everything you told us. They'll help you and go with you to the police when you are questioned to make sure you don't go to jail for this.


Title: [Illinois] Avoiding tax in restaurants by calling free drinks spillage

Question: [deleted]

Answer: It's clear that he is avoiding taxes with this process. Yes, it's illegal the IRS would have a field day.


Title: Ticketed for watching Youtube Videos on cellphone (NJ)

Question:
I was driving down a fairly busy road listening to music on my cellphone (plugged through aux cable). The song I was listening to in particular can only be found on Youtube and as I'm sure many of you know, the screen has to remain on. I keep the phone on my crotch region just because I don't like to throw it onto the side seat and losing it in between seats is just a pain.

This street has many stop lights, so sometimes I'll pick up my phone when stopped to either read or get in a quick message. As soon as I get the green, phone goes back in my lap in a pretty calm and standard motion...I'm not gonna gronk spike my phone down and it's not a child either...

Officer pulled me over citing me for 39:4-97.3, improper use of cell phones, stating that I was watching youtube videos. I'm assuming either a) I didn't put my phone down fast enough, or b) he assumed I was watching videos while driving. Ummm it is perfectly possible that I looked down as I've made it a habit to look around as a drive, just to pick up any information that might affect my driving, etc.

Is there any argument I can make against this officer that would deem not guilty? I pleaded not guilty twice already. The prosecutor pushed for the court to be adjourned because the cop hadn't shown up to testify the first two times. I'd rather not have to deal with the prosecutor again, he was fairly rude and it sounded like he was trying to intimidate me into pleading guilty. Any help would be awesome.

Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 It doesn't matter what you're doing. If the cell phone is on your person while you're driving, it's grounds for getting a ticket.

>This street has many stop lights, so sometimes I'll pick up my phone when stopped to either read or get in a quick message.

Never okay.

Point being, you would've been fine if the phone was on a handsfree dock and you weren't actively texting with it. Get one if you're using it for maps or music.


Title: Girlfriend's manager made an extremely inappropriate comment in front of the rest of the kitchen staff

Question:
Hi Reddit,

So my girlfriend is a waitress at a popular nationwide franchise restaurant. Yesterday she had to take the day off to visit the emergency room to deal with an extremely painful hemorrhoid that required steroid treatment. Her good friend who is also a waitress told her that last night her manager was asking her friend why she was out at which point he asked if she was doing anal which made the friend smile out of awkwardness. He then apparently proceeded to go around to a bunch of the other staff joking about how she must have developed this problem from engaging in anal sex and having her "asshole ripped". Today she came into work and when her, her manager, and about 7 other staff members were in the kitchen her manager proceeded to berate her in front of her co workers and ask her how her asshole was doing after getting "blown out from so much anal." Keep in mind this was in front of 7 or so witnesses, she burst into tears and ran out of the kitchen.  She went to the owner of the franchise and told him she wanted to quit, and he assured her that this would never happen again and she should take the rest of the day off to think about things. My girlfriend really needs the money for school and I'm just wondering if this sort of thing is acceptable in anyway. Could any action be taken?  Should she get corporate/a lawyer involved?  Thank You.

Answer:
 A single statement, no matter how inappropriate, is not grounds for a lawsuit.  If management is correct and it truly never happens again, they have met their legal burden.

Answer #2: And remind her that in the future, she doesn't have to mention the nature of her medical issues to anyone other than her health care providers.


Title: Help! My Dad recently told his wife he wants a divorce, she has racked up over $100,000 in credit card debt, cleaned out two of his bank accounts and is trying to sabotage his clinic. What can we do? [OK]

Question:
Just like the title says, Dad told his wife he wants a divorce and she's trying her hardest to ruin him. She's amassed over $100k in credit card debt, cleaned out two of his bank accounts worth over $30k, and cleaned out his clinic's account as well, but I don't know what it was worth. She froze all of his cards after she maxed them out, and is locking him out of all of his finances in every way she can. She has also been stealing money from him over the years and putting it in her own account without his knowledge, which we found out about through a DA in Tulsa about 10 years ago where she had already put back $10k in it, but my Dad refused to believe it. On top of all of this he has thousands of dollars worth of guns and ammo in his house (\~$25k) and she is threatening to take them and sell everything.

She payed off her student loans and a few other things, and bought a ticket to Florida to "stay with her family." Last minute, she cancelled and rerouted to Houston? No one is sure what is going on or what to do, so any help is much appreciated. If there is any info I left out please just ask. I don't want this bitch to win and ruin my Dad and everything he has worked so hard for.

Answer:
 Contact a divorce attorney yesterday.Answer #2: Your dad needs to have her taken off all the accounts, open a new account for the payments and such (one she doesn’t have access to) and then call a lawyer last week. The debt will be split between the two of them, so it’s going to hurt her more than him. Not sure if the bank withdrawals can be resolved, he might need to just bite the bullet on it.Answer #3: > cleaned out his clinic's account as well

Is this a sole proprietorship or a partnership/professional corporation? Did he give permission? If the latter, this is going to be more serious because there may be criminal liability for stealing money from what is legally an unrelated entity.


Title: Received a Subpoena to appear in a state I have never been to in my life

Question:
I received a letter by mail asking for a "waiver of personal service" to be signed and returned or else I would be served in person following 10 days of no response.

This is regarding a criminal trial in which I assume I am listed as a witness / victim in.

The problem is... All of this occurred in the state I live in - the original incident, my statement to the police, etc. And meanwhile for whatever reason the subpoena is asking me to appear ~2,000 miles away across the country where apparently the accused is held and trial will take place. Nonetheless this is occurring during a pandemic in which I would be required to fly in a plane, stay in a hotel, simply breaking the social isolation policies I have been following.

I called up the phone number listed on the paper right away to try and clarify, but I wasn't given any information other than that if they don't get my signature within 10 days, "they will have a sheriff hand delivering it to my front door" said in a really dismissive and rude tone. I was also informed that if I just sign it they will cover travel expenses.

To further detail the case, it is fairly high profile and I am **assuming** is being held out of state because the accused also committed offenses there. I am in contact with 2 other victims who also received the same paperwork however each of them was much more involved and has way more substantial testimony against him and has been in contact over the past year with lawyers and what not.

Basically, I don't know what to do here:

I have already contacted them so they know that I received the letter.

If I don't do anything and wait to be served in person, is there any legal consequence to this? I still don't fully understand what I am signing over to them even though I tried to Google the topic. Furthermore, if I don't comply with them now I'm worried I won't be given the same financial assurance that everything would be payed for and I am already struggling financially.

So Reddit:
A.) Should I sign the thing and return it
B.) Do nothing and wait for a sheriff to roll up to my house
C.) Hire a lawyer to deal with this (big expense that I really can't bare right now)

My ideal outcome would be just not having to deal with any of this.

Failing that, I wouldn't mind giving a deposition over the phone / Skype

Worst case scenario is being served in person right before trial and having to book travel plans last minute / take on a financial burden / health risk

I feel bad because what this guy did was horrible and I don't want to get in the way of the case being prosecuted, but at the same time, we are currently facing a pandemic and flying just doesn't seem safe. I also feel like I don't have anything to really add to their case as what I experienced and saw was such a small part of everything that happened. I do understand they just want the best chances for the case.

Thank you for any responses I'm really unsure of what to do

Answer:
 If you don't sign you are still going to be served so that doesn't really change anything.

>A.) Should I sign the thing and return it

Might as well

>C.) Hire a lawyer to deal with this (big expense that I really can't bare right now)

Pointless at this time.

>My ideal outcome would be just not having to deal with any of this.

Not up to you unfortunately.

This isn't something that will happen fast and the DA will want to talk to you well before the trial to see if he even wants you there. Respond to the subpoena and wait. Eventually they will reach out to you and you can explain your situation.


Title: I allowed my friend to post a youtube video of me that got ~600,000 views. A celebrity in my country (Germany) uploaded it to his personal facebook account receiving over 1 million views with zero revenue being distributed to me or my friend. Where do I stand on this? What can I do?

Question:
The title pretty well sums up my situation. The celebrity in question will download all the videos on his facebook acount himself and then re-upload each one meaning that it does not link back to youtube and does not generate any advertising revenue for the original creators of the content.

The 1 million views equates to a substantial amount of advertising revenue for me and my friend (who I originally gave full permission for the video to and who shared the current revenue with me). The celebrity in question (quite a famous one here) posts a youtube video to his facebook account about every 4-5 hours and each one is downloaded and uploaded by him personally meaning that none of his videos (all of which receive equally as many views) generate revenue for the appropriate parties.

I gave no permission to the celebrity what so ever and no permission was asked for prior to the posting of the video on his facebook account. He even goes as far as to thank his friend (not the original poster) for showing him the video and does not even post a link to the original video in the comments.

I am currently living in Germany and I was curious as to what (if anything) I can do legally about this? I am not currently in a position to afford sufficient legal advice so I thought I could turn to you guys to see if could get a better understanding about where I am legally.

I see many more important matters on this subreddit and I know it isn't the most important thing I could ask for legal advice about but I don't have a lot of money and it feels as though this person, who I assume due to his status has no money troubles what so ever, is effectively stealing 1000s of Euros from me and many hundreds of others.

This is my first time here so I am sorry if this is not the most pressing matter but I truly thank you in advance for any help that you can provide.

EDIT: I am located in the German state of Bavaria and have been living here for close to 5 years now although I am originally from England.

Answer:
 The youtube copyright claim process does have provisions allowing you to siphon advertising revenue from video channels that re-uploaded your video. You'd have to go through them, and not the court system though. Or you can have a straight-up video takedown and have it removed entirely.

Although given your friend uploaded it, it may have to be the case your friend makes the copyright claim and forward the money to you (unless there's a process for them to "donate" the rights to the video back to you and have youtube put the revenue in your account).Answer #2: Your friend should [report the copyright infringement to Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/help/400287850027717/) to get the video taken down.  Once that occurs, he or she can consult with a German copyright attorney to see what options exist for recovering lost income from the celebrity.


Title: Please help a kid out who is trying to figure out about a permit of re-entry

Question:
Hi there,

I have family abroad who have green cards. Last time they came here, they were questioned at immigration. After talking to a lawyer, they got a re entry permit. Since them, my parents have been arguing nonstop as to what that permit allows. I'm trying to figure out about it so I can deescalate the arguments.

First, can you use the permit for as many times as you want during the 2 year period?
Second, do you have to be in the united States to renew it, or can I start the process before they arrive?

Thanks- dest

BTW, this is united States we are talking about. Also, we have messaged a lawyer, who has managed to not return our calls for a week. That is why I am posting here for a temporary response

Answer:
 IANAL and this is general information from USCIS.

Typically a re entry permit holder can enter the US as many times as needed during the validity of their re entry permit. However, each entry is still subject to scrutiny by immigration officers, and depending on that person's length of stay outside of the US and many other complex factors best evaluated by an attorney, they may or may not be found inadmissible.

In order to re apply your family must be present and remain in US soil until the new re entry permit is issued. However, approval for a new re entry permit is contingent on many complex personal factors best evaluated by an attorney.


Title: California family code talks about 'more than 2 parents'. huh?

Question:
check this out

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fam&group=04001-05000&file=4050-4076

4052.5.  (a) The statewide uniform guideline, as required by federal
regulations, shall apply in any case in which a child has more than
two parents. The court shall apply the guideline by dividing child
support obligations among the parents based on income and amount of
time spent with the child by each parent, pursuant to Section 4053.

how can a child have more than 2 parents?

Answer:
 Well, it *IS* California.

In all seriousness though, this is simply California making sure that children are afforded the legal opportunity to be financially supported by all of the adults that play a central role in their care.


Title: [VA] HOA mishandling. Now our misfortune.

Question:
Background: My mother &amp; father have lived in the same house in VIrginia for the last 20+ years. We were one of the first houses built in the community back when it was just farm land. There has always been an HOA which hasn't been a big deal for my mom and dad. They would get an occasional letter about a violation every couple of years maybe. Occasional "Your trash can be seen from the street", "light bulb out". Those types of things.

Problem: In 1997 my parents submitted for approval a driveway "pad" that extends to the side of the already attached two car garage to add an additional two parking spaces since we have a large family. This was APPROVED the same year. Since then we have had that driveway pad all along. About 3 weeks ago we get a letter from the HOA with six violations, one being the driveway pad. This letter stated the driveway pad was never approved and now after 19 years we have to resubmit for approval. So my mom is in a frantic craze trying to find the paperwork to back up our claim but we can only find the original submission paperwork that does not include the approval stamp.

On 6/6 my mother went in front of the board (5 members) to try again for re approval. She lost to 2 yeses and 3 no's (majority rules). She now has submitted for an appeal. This is our last shot getting approval or else we have to literally tear it out.

To me, this is not a matter of approval but rather the HOA has lost our original paperwork. Never in a million years would my folks put a driveway in without approval for fear of exactly this situation. If the HOA Is worried about aesthetic appeal not only will tearing this pad out move two additional cars into our cul-de-sac, but there will be a period where there will be no grass until it is re-sodded as well. Just looking for any help for my parents at all.

Answer: If the pad has been there for 19 years, you may be able to make the argument that the HOA has approved of it regardless of whether or not the HOA lost their records.


Title: Medical malpractice? Massive incision from arthroscopic knee sugery

Question:
My wife had her mpfl and mptl replaced yesterday. The procedure was explained to us that it would be 4 incisions each about can inch long. The doctor told me after surgery that the procedure went fine, no issues. They provided 4 bandages and some leg wraps to switch out after 24 hours.

Fast forward to today and we had to change the bandaging on her knee. When we finally got it off we found 6 small incisions including 2 halfway down her shin and a 6-7 inch long incision going down the center of her knee. It's the length and placement of a knee replacement surgery not the arthroscopic ones we were told to expect. The scar tissue built up can apparently limit mobility of her already injured knee. She is also having problems pointing her foot up but we're not sure if that has to do with a complication or her nerve block.

The doctor even provided pictures of the incision but the long incision and half the smaller ones aren't in there. It's important to note it was done on a university hospital and most of the paperwork was signed by a surgical resident. So the complication may have occurred after she instructed the resident to close up and left the OR.

We were unaware of the evidence of a complication until today, so we don't have her entire medical report yet.

I know we should consider talking to a lawyer and getting a second doctor to check out her leg and drop foot but is there anything else we should do?

Also, not a legal question, any reason why they would make incisions mid shin? From what I've read it could be related to the problems with her foot. If no one knows she'll find out soon enough, she works in the nursing department of a county hospital ER.

Answer:
 NAL and not a surgeon. But have had many, many knee ops.  My knee looks like the aftermath of a Saw movie.

I wasn’t aware of the MPTL and MPFL acronyms, so I googled and checked out some images .   The incisions your partner has received matches the incisions shown for each of those surgeries.    MPTL images show a 4-5 inch incision down the middle of the knee cap towards the shin and the surgery described doesn’t sound or look like anything I would consider ‘arthroscopic’ in any way.

Is it possible your partner has misunderstood or misheard the incisions that would be made?

When do you see your surgeon for the follow up appointment?  I’d be discussing it with them ASAP and getting some more information before hitting up a lawyer.  While the post op discussion might have been simply ‘all went well’ there may have been some issue getting to the area that involved a larger incision and the doc still thinks that’s successful, but doesn’t think it’s of importance to mention post op.


Title: Being 21 and at/hosting a college party + breaking a lease

Question: [deleted]

Answer: I'd start with your local code to see if ten unrelated people living in the same house is even legal. That may get you an out.


Title: [VA] Non-custodial parent scheduled supervised visit without my knowledge that interferes with school

Question:
The title pretty much says it. Using a throwaway because of sensitive information.

My child had made numerous very serious abuse allegations against other parent. They haven’t been prosecuted because the system is slow, broken, and child is very young (preschool age).

As per our divorce agreement and child’s GAL, other parent can only see child through supervised visits with a therapist. Both parties have to be in agreement with the day and time.

Other parent scheduled a visit with child for an upcoming day that interferes with school. Furthermore, I wasn’t contacted to verify the date. In the past, the therapist has contacted me.

I contacted the GAL and therapist and neither have gotten back in touch with me. **The date is coming very soon and it will soon be too late to cancel, which is why I’m posting here.**

Is it legal for other parent to make child miss school for visitation?

Am I putting myself in a bad place legally by canceling this visit?

Thank you for reading. This is a very perplexing situation and I want to do what’s best for my child.

Answer:
 \> Is it legal for other parent to make child miss school for visitation?

Yes, since child would be missing preschool which is not mandatory in Virginia.

\> Am I putting myself in a bad place legally by canceling this visit?

No, provided your divorce agreement says that both parties have to agree to the date and time for visitation.Answer #2:  If the conditions of the order have not been met, you shouldn't have any problems.  Answer #3: The school part is irrelevant since your child is not in school.  Preschool is not considered primary education and as such is not and cannot be considered school.  This seems to be the only thing you are worried about so I'd say it's really a non-issue.  Issues with GAL or therapist should be handled directly through them.
 NAL.Answer #4: If both parties have to be in agreement about the date and time and you don't agree as to the date and time, then the requisite conditions haven't been met. If the order truly requires mutual agreement, then just don't agree.


Title: Immigration Question (Wyoming)

Question:
I have a friend in Venezuela. I want to try and get her and her family out of there with a Gofundme campaign. Looking at the US's Immigration Laws, I realize what a task this will be. I don't even need to get them here in the US, but somewhere that's safe. What options do I have? (She has not committed any crimes or immigration violations, she has technical skills but I'm not sure if they're current, and she has no family here as far as I know.)

(I did not post this in the Immigration Megathread per "If you do not have a connection to one of these seven countries nothing has changed for you at all. Don't even need to ask a question. Questions about other countries will be removed. No bans will ensue for that.") Since my question is a bit broader than current Immigration Legislation in general, I am posting in the more general legal section.

Answer: This is going to be way too complicated for this subreddit. A gofundme isn't going to cut it with immigration into any other country.  The onus is on them to figure out where they want to go and consult that county's immigration laws. Every country has different laws, so it's hard to say. But getting into the US is very difficult.


Title: [CA] Is it legal for someone to record you at your workplace without your consent while yelling your name to get yout attention?

Question: I heard that it is legal to record and take photos of people in public, but what about workplace? A person I knew (and dislike) found my job and started recording me as well and interrogating me and harassing me and my coworkers and yelled at us.

Answer: Is this person a customer? You should ask management to make them leave.


Title: I sell fan art on various products, someone stole and modified my design, I did a DMCA copyright notice, but they countered it...

Question:
I'll keep this as concise as possible.

I sell fan art that I create, I host them on various websites that sell items such as t-shirts and mugs. My fan art can be anything from Star Wars to Pokemon related, and I did not receive a license to sell this art. That said, many people do the same thing on websites such as [Teepublic](https://teepublic.com), for example.

I had someone copy and modify one of my designs, and then sell it themselves on a different platform. I did a DMCA notice to their platform, but was notified that they counter-noticed my DMCA claim. My only way to remove their copied artwork is to get a court order to have them bring it down, so I have to hire an attorney now?

They also live in a different country, I'm in the USA and they are in Canada. I'd like to sue them for any economic damages they may have caused me.

What can I do here?

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Answer:
 You serious? You'd have to show you owned the copyright or had a license to the particular item in order to prevail. Which would be difficult to do, what with you infringing on the copyright yourself.

You can try send the link of the other party to the actual copyright holder, and maybe they will care enough to do your dirty work for you. Answer #2: >What can I do here?

Stop producing content that violates trademark and copyright laws


Title: DUI advice about interlock ignition in Florida.

Question:
I am in Manatee County, Florida. My best friend, who lives with me, was charged with a DUI in Hillsbourough County, Florida, a few days ago. She blew a .16, which is double the legal limit. The law dictates that any vehicle she owns or operates is required to have an ignition interlock device installed for up to six months and that her car be subject to impound.

Before her DUI, she was driving her car that she owns outright and fully paid off. After her DUI, she has expressed to me that she will not be driving any vehicle, including her own. She intends to remove the plates and cancel her insurance. She has asked if she can sell the car to me in order to both gain some income and to avoid incurring the expense of having her car impounded and having the device installed and maintained for the six months she would be liable for. Afterwards, I will either resell the car to her or a third party, depending on where she is financially. I have full faith that she will not drive this vehicle (or any other) until she is able to reinstate her license (she lives walking distance to work.)

Is this a reasonable plan and can this plan be construed as fraud?
Will cancelling her insurance create an "insurance gap" even if she truly doesn't own or operate a vehicle?
Thank you, and I hope I have worded this post appropriately.

Answer: If the requirement is that a device be installed on her car for 6 months before she can get her license back then she has to have a device installed on her car for 6 months. Simply not driving for 6 months doesn't count. The point is to show you can be a responsible driver, not that you can manage not having a car.


Title: My father passed away from a trucking accident while on the job, does my mother have to pay his credit card debts?

Question: (Jacksonville, FL) This is one of the concerns for me. My father was a truck driver & used his credit card to fuel up. Those credit cards are only in his name. My mother doesn't appear on the credit card statements. The amount of debt is more than what she is able to pay as he was the sole provider. Would she be have to pay his credit card debt or would the pardon the deceased debt?

Answer: Don't rush to pay any debts that are solely in your dad's name. Creditors must file a claim against the estate to be paid out of estate funds.  It's a good idea to hire a probate attorney so the will can be filed with the court and the proper documents filed such as the notice to creditors which is required in Florida estates.


Title: Non tenured teacher

Question: (MA). A teacher finishing her third year was just let go.  All of her reviews were "Proficient ".  The reason they are giving is : excessive absence.  Our contract states that new teachers have 12 sick days and three personal days.   Part of her absences were due to an injury she sustained playing in a student vs teacher sports activity.     She has three sick days left.    Can they terminate her ?

Answer: Was she let go or was her contract not renewed? Is she part of a union?


Title: Wedding Venue Changing Agreed Set-up Time - Says Email Isn't An Agreement

Question:
So the venue "coordinator" has been disorganized at best throughout this process, but this feels like he's trying to ruin the day.

A month ago I emailed him our setup schedule and he agreed to it. When we booked we were told that because it's a January wedding we could set up all week. We told them we'd come for 2 hours on Wed. and Thursday before the wedding (rehearsal is Friday and wedding on Sat.). They replied "looks good." but now say they don't want to be there both days. We work so we weren't planning to dedicate a day to setup.

What can we do? Is this a breach of our agreement on the times or does the email exchange not count as an agreement?

I feel like they pulled the rug out from under us and said "that's how business works."

Edit: Missouri

Answer: Did you sign a contract with the venue? If so what does it say?


Title: (Hypothetical) Is it legal to break into someone's home if you suspect they've killed someone?

Question:
I'm guessing the answer is probably "no" for most, if not all, states. My son and I were talking about whether it is or should be legal to shoot someone who breaks onto your property with intent to harm you, which led to us wondering whether it was legal to break onto someone's property if you suspect  they've killed someone you're close to.

I apologize if this question is stupid; I'm a teacher so I'm familiar with teaching related laws, not this. A Google search revealed nothing.

Thanks, and have a nice day!

-Monty

Answer: Neither legal nor smart. Calling the police is both.


Title: [UPDATE] [OR] My (28f) partner of four years left me with our two year old daughter. What do I do?

Question:
Hey legal advisers! I'm back with more mess. I got some great advice here before so I thought I'd post again.

Original here: (https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/36tjxr/or_my_28f_partner_of_four_years_left_me_with_our/) TL;DR: My partner and I split. Drama drama drama. I asked what to do to protect myself and my daughter.

So since last time I did a few things:

-I met with a lawyer and he said that James is fine to watch Mia while I work. He put me in touch with the county mediation office.

-We both scheduled to go to mediation. Jordan missed her personal appointment (which they give for free, but charge you $100 if you miss it). So to go together she'd have to pay $200 for a personal appointment, and $75 for the couple's appointment. She said no. Mediation is out.

- In my appointment the mediator said to establish in writing a visitation schedule. He also advised I use the state calculator to calculate child support using our visitation schedule and let Jordan know how much she owes.

- Jordan refused to set up visitation because of a new job and refused to acknowledge the figure the state calculator came up with, saying "I'll let you know how much I can pay you after I get my first pay check."

- Things with James are going well. Amy loves him and his (big, rich) family. His parents are delighted to have her at family events and consider her a granddaughter.

- Jordan emailed me a week ago asking to take an "extreme back seat" with Amy, asking to not see her or pay support for what could be years. Then she'd want back in.

We talked about it and she has agreed to sign away her parenting rights. She has agreed that she will not contact Amy at all. I have agreed to tell Amy about Jordan and let her decide when she is old enough to choose if she wants to meet her other parent.

I'm all for this. James is also 100% on board and thrilled at the idea of adopting Amy if things go well for us. We'd like to do this before she can remember Jordan.

I just don't know how to do it though. I'm in Oregon. Do I need to wait until I marry again? Can she sign her rights away with the promise that I will marry and Amy be adopted when I do? Searching the internet has proven fruitless, and I really don't want to pay the lawyer any more than I have to. Calling the courthouse was not helpful.

Any advice or insight would be awesome!

TL;DR: My child's other parent skipped out. They'd like to sign their parenting rights over and I want to do this without a lawyer. Is there a way I can do this on my own?

Answer:
 You can't even consider stepparent adoption until you're married.  And then you'd be strongly advised to get a lawyer.

In the meantime get custody and support orders.


Title: Starting an unusual business & seeking advice about how to proceed

Question:
Hi, LegalAdvice!

Thank you in advance for your assistance! I am starting a decision consulting business, where I work with clients making significant decisions in their personal lives (Should I move to this city? Should I propose? Things like that.)

I am wondering what legal ramifications I need to consider. It's not therapy or life coaching, and afaik, there isn't anything else like this available, so I don't have anything to use as an example.

I live in New Jersey, but in-person sessions will take place in NYC, and I expect to conduct Skype sessions as well (from either NJ or NYC).

Please let me know if there is any other information that I need to provide.

Thank you again for any guidance you can give me!

Answer:
 This industry is booming in the city with the 1%. Another MD in my business line got one to decide what fucking bed was perfect for his cat...

You can speak with a contracts lawyer to determine what type of service agreement you'll enter in with these individuals. It basically will be like financial advising; you are only offering *advice* and won't be held accountable for any damages.


Title: How to fight a doctors visit that didn't happen TX

Question:
I'm on mobile and I'll try to be as short as possible. I made an appointment to see a new doctor. They kept me waiting for 2 hours and 45 minutes with my 1 year old daughter who I had with me, I had to give up and leave.
One hour in,I tried to leave and obtain a refund and they said they couldn't do it that day but that I was next. An hour later I was told the doctor was assisting with a birth. Well great. I could have used that info 30 minutes in and not wasted my time. I continued to wait until my daughter was screaming her head off hungry and tired and had been waiting for a change (no changing rooms in the place and I wasn't called back for 2 hours to get a table to change her on). It was bad so I finally walked out and asked them again for a refund. They said they would call me the next day. No call. I was super pissed so I just did a charge back. My bank granted it.
The doctors office apparently charged my insurance for a visit and a urine sample (they did get a sample while I was waiting so I would pay that if they bothered to call me and tell me anything about it which they didn't). They sent me a bill for the deductible. I'm calling my jnsurance in the morning but what else can I do to make sure this doesn't hit my credit and who can I report this doctors office to? I feel like I was held hostage for almost 3 hours with no service.

Answer: They did provide a service. They took your urine so charging back with the bank should have been done after speaking to them. I would wait until you can speak to your insurance, as there's nothing else you can do esp on a weekend. Double check your insurance business hours though. Some are open sats.


Title: [Massachussets] Wife has been working as a hostess with unfulfilled promises of becoming a server for months. Boss Just hired two girls from Ireland who do NOT have work visas (they have school visas) to take server positions. They will be payed only in cash tips, not hourly.

Question: What can be done in this situation?

Answer:
 Report them to the state and federal Department of Labor, and ICE.

And get a new job, this one may not exist soon.


Title: Mother was given medicine that resulted in return visit racking up 15k hospital bills. (Question, very serious/emotional topic for me)

Question:
This is in US, Missouri.

My mother had a stroke in 2009, it damaged her Amygdala and since then she has been depressed, due to the damage.

About a month ago she had bronchitis and had to go the hospital for diagnosis and treatment (it was a Friday and too severe for her to wait until Monday for a doc. appointment). They gave her Prednisone which is known to cause depression and sometimes severe personality changes.

She is diagnosed with depression, and they still chose to give her this steroid. It caused her to become severely depressed; my dad said it was like she was a different person, very needy, constantly want his affection, even more emotional that she already is. Finally, she casually told my dad that she was ready to end her life, and he took her to the hospital. She was admitted for a psych evaluation after determining the cause was, indeed, Prednisone. They took her off of it and made her stay a week for further evaluation.

All of this resulted in a ridiculous bill my dad can't afford, he's still paying bills from the stroke and cancer she had. I want to know if this is something worth seeking legal advice for, or if it would be a lost cause.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer: Medical malpractice is extremely fact specific and is outside the scope of this sub. Your best option is to contact a medical malpractice attorney and see if they will offer to work on contingency. Glad that your mother is safe.


Title: Union construction workers heckling residents of apartment complex. What can be done?

Answer:
 No, you cannot commit battery on people who are exercising their rights and not threatening you with imminent harm.

If they do something illegal, call the police.

If you're unhappy with your living arrangements, ask your landlord to let you out of your lease (they are NOT obligated to, but hey, you could stand on the sidewalk in front of their office with a megaphone).

Round up all your neighbors and (legally) raise hell to your landlord.


Title: Can California employer ask which family member I'm calling in Kin-care for?

Question: I work for a large hospital full time in California. Due to a sick family member, I called in to my staffing office this morning and was asked which family member I was calling in for. I have worked there for 5 years and this is the first time I've ever been asked that by our staffing department. Was told that she is "newly authorized to ask" because of people calling in using kincare to take personal days. Is this legal?

Answer: If you have a special class of leave that is granted for you to take care of family, then there's no issue with they verifying that you're using it to take care of family.


Title: [US - Michigan] Family law/custody - Does character and behavior of the mother before and during the pregnancy factor in to the decision of the courts?

Question:
I was wondering what type of things factor in to custody decisions for a newborn?

The now ex and I split up a few weeks into her pregnancy, and we're about 2 months away now from him being born. Communication between us has not been good at all, and she's burned practically every bridge she could with me.

Her "best friend" has recently messaged me on facebook telling me a ton of things she's doing, like drinking and smoking occasionally while pregnant, sleeping around with a ton of different guys, cheating on her new boyfriend, having sex with a married guy, and telling me about a bunch of mean and immature things she's said to her friend.

Her friend said she would be willing to go to court and say all of this, and this is just a small piece of the amount of things I've collected on her character and how she's been acting.

Is there any chance that I would get full custody, or primary physical custody, or even joint physical custody? Everything I've read makes it sound like the courts generally favor the mothers in child custody cases and that it seems more likely than not that I'll be an every other weekend father.

Answer: I'm wondering what you and your lawyer's plan is to go to court and prove you are a legitimate and able parent beyond shitslinging at the mother of your child. Have you got all your ducks in a row? Because that should be your concentration, not talking "a bunch of mean and immature things" on Facebook with her best friend.


Title: [WA][HOA] Neighbor has above ground pool in front yard and is unprotected, is there anything I can do about it?

Question:
I've tried searching for something similar with no luck, and read through the Laws of the Land.

My next door neighbor bought a pretty big above the ground pool, that's probably about 4 feet deep, and has it in her front yard.  It is completely unprotected and a child could easily climb in there at any time. I've read through the HOA bylaws, but it doesn't mention anything about pools or general property safety. However the bylaws I have are about 5 years old. Here's the kicker, the neighbor with the pool is the HOA president. I'm assuming she's the only one I could ask for a copy of the bylaws. Are there any laws against something like this? Any advice or suggestions are much appreciated. Cheers.

Answer: If it is completely unprotected, contact the city.  Most cities in WA have laws regarding security of attractive nuisances such as pools.  Code enforcement loves to look at stuff like this.Answer #2: Try contacting whatever department does code enforcement where you live. That will probably be more expedient than going through the HOA.


Title: "POC Sliding Scale Policy" - Tattoo artist

Question:
So I have been researching artists in my area and landed in a large metro city near me that is very LGBT positive. Which is great, more power to ya. My problem is when they advertise "POC -" (person of color) "sliding scale policy". Talking about adjusting the price based on your sexuality and race. The artist themselves are part of the LGBT community and whatnot and that's great but I was wondering if it's even legal for them to do that? Isn't it basically discrimination? I asked them what it was and they just "liked" my comment and didn't respond.

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Here's a screenshot of one of the artists stories from their instagram: [https://imgur.com/a/ZmCRpSv](https://imgur.com/a/ZmCRpSv)

Answer:
 Between that and the misspellings in their ad....run away and never return.Answer #2: Per Oregon statute:

"It is unlawful for any person engaged in commerce or food commerce, or both, in the course of such commerce, either directly or indirectly, to discriminate in price between different purchasers of commodities, or services or output of a service trade, of like grade and quality..."

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors646.html


Title: Question about a small claims case against YouTube/Google

Question:
3 months ago I got my YouTube channel suspended randomly (had no prior strikes and content was suitable for the platform) Prior to the suspension I was making about $1,500-2,000/mo off ad placement and paid promotion which is pretty good considering I’m 15 and can’t get a basic minimum wage job.

Anyway, I want to look into filing a small claims suit against Google. The goal isn’t really money but mainly for my channel to be re-instated. I’ve talked to a few of my friends and individuals in the community who are sharing my same issue. From what I’ve gathered from the people who have had their channels returned said that they filed a small claims suit and received their channels shortly after and in return dropped the case.

Now, I know nothing about legal but this seems a little off to me since from what I understand, small claims suits don’t notify the defendant or force them to do anything, but again I don’t really know much hence why I’m here.

Additional information:

YouTube ToS states that they reserve the right to suspend channels without prior notice if they believe they are breaking the community guidelines.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Thank you in advance for looking over this and giving me your insight on the situation.

Answer: You have no chance of success. Youtube can ban anybody they want to. They own the platform.


Title: [OH] I unsubscribed from an obscure media network over six months ago and they keep charging my credit card!

Question:
I watched a few shows on a relatively unknown media network called Compound Media. I found out the owner, named Anthony Cumia, was a vehement racist/wife-beater/pedophile and in disgust, decided to unsubscribe. The network is ran by a shady ex cop named Keith and today I found out he’s been charging my credit card for the past four months *after* my cancelation.

I did some digging around and many ex subscribers have also faced the same issue.

What can I do? Can I take legal action against these douches?
Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer: Contact your credit card company to do a chargeback.


Title: Arrested and charged with posession of marijuana, but there was more... Texas

Question: I was recently in a car with a friend smoking and a cop came. tl;d of that we were detained, they searched and found stuff. I later learned from my friend that he had about 7g of mushrooms, 4-5 tabs of lsd, and about 1g of marijuana concentrate in a backpack in his backseat. I was unaware of these until after we were arrested, the cop never specified finding any of it and he only charged us for posession of marijuana less than 2oz (class B misdemeanor). What does that mean? Could more charges come up at a later date? Is that a likely possibility? Did the cop just save my future? He didn't even charge us with paraphernalia which is another misdemeanor. I just talked to a lawyer over the phone on a short consultation and she made it seem like the only reason they weren't charged against us is because they were taken to be tested first and are likely going to charge later. I'm just freaking out a little, unsure how to handle this.  I'm currently a full time college student.

Answer:
 > Could more charges come up at a later date?

Yes.

> Is that a likely possibility?

Don't know.

> Did the cop just save my future?

Maybe.

Either he only charged one thing, or they are waiting on lab results back on the rest of it.

You need a lawyer now.  If you're receiving financial aid, that is about to be FUBARed.


Title: Hotel won't refund if I cancel, but never communicated a cancellation policy

Question:
My GF booked a room to surprise me with a weekend away, but I have a business trip that week and can't go.  She tried to cancel several hours after booking it and was refused because the policy is not to cancel rooms booked within 7 days of the intended stay.

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Their website lists no such policy, and none was communicated on the phone during the booking process.  The only indication is the confirmation email that she received after booking that says that it could only be cancelled prior to September 1st, but the booking was made on the 8th.

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My opinion is that a policy must be communicated, or else its just a piece of paper, but do I have any legal recourse?

Answer: You have it backwards. You are assuming that the default is that you can cancel at any time, except as indicated by a clearly communicated policy. In fact, booking the room was a contract to perform. Your GF paid, and the hotel guarantees the room. Now your GF wants to breach the contract. The hotel isn't obligated to allow cancelations, although as a matter of policy most do.


Title: Help me!!

Question: [removed]

Answer: Your post makes no sense and has no details. Edit it to explain exactly what happened and what your legal question is


Title: Employer withheld 3 months of pay for 8 months Massachusetts

Question:
Employer withheld 3 months of pay for 8 months. Just sent me a check for less than half the hours I am owed. Should I still file a complaint with the AG because something about this just doesn't feel right, and I think they are trying to avoid treble damages and late fees. They still haven't paid me for all of the hours I worked. Should I cash their stupid, insulting check or just hold onto it? It's not an agreement to anything if I cash the check is it? P.s. This sucks so thank you for any pro advice or help you can give me.
Topic:
Labor Law

Answer: Have you filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Labor?  If not, why not?Answer #2: I wanted to give the best case possible to the AG first and that includes filing with the complaint all possible pay stubs, employee handbook and other documents that I do not have and cannot get from the employer. Also they are a non profit and even though they paid their other two employees for this period said it was a hardship to pay me. I've never dealt with this situation and am in fear of job reference issues once the claim goes on record.


Title: People use my driveway to turn around multiple times a day. What are my legal options?

Question:
I’m the first house after a long road and I have people drive into my driveway, back out, and return they way they came from. This happens at least 3 times a day and frequently more often.  I should really get over it but I really makes me paranoid when it happens at 11:30 pm or when they sit in the driveway and recalculate their phones gps for 5 minutes while my dogs bark the entire time. OR When they seem to have no clue where they’re going and turn around in my driveway multiple times in a hour.

I would like to put up some type of barrier to let me be less paranoid and to reduce wear and tear on my driveway. Can I put up [fake spike strips](https://www.amazon.com/Drivewayspikes-DS22-3-3/dp/B00V0FFM34) to not encourage the turn around? Could I put up real spike strips? This problem is driving me looney and I would feel better if people had real punctured tires.

If I post “no trespassing” signs does the turn around count as trespassing?

Answer: Just throw out some traffic cones.


Title: I’m thinking about buying a parts car for $500 and it’s in a shady area, where there are drugs

Question:
So as said in the title, I’m interested in a parts car for myself, but it’s located in a shady area, and I think there are drugs planted in the car. Is there any way I can get the car checked out and still buy it?

I am from upstate NY

I don’t own it it’s been on sale since early April
Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer:
 Why would someone just give away perfectly good drugs?

You can talk to a mechanic, tell them what you want inspected on the vehicle, then pay the mechanic to inspect the vehicle before agreeing to purchase it.Answer #2: Drug dealers don't typically sell cars full of drugs for $500......


Title: Roommate threatened to lie about university staff member if they don't approve his master's thesis proposal, how should I report it?

Question:
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Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer: Contact your school's ethics board and/or his dean.


Title: New neighbour has clear cut 120 feet (~36 metres) past property line into protected bird conservation lands. Local gov't unwilling to do anything because rich. [Ontario, Canada]

Question:
Possible categories: environmental law, property, municipal.

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My parents got a new neighbour last year, who was doing a new build on a rather narrow, but long lot. This neighbour is related to the past mayor of my city, and is well to do.

Property lines are clearly marked by recent survey stakes at the back of the property; beyond that are protected lands - there are a number of bird species and other wildlife that use it as a corridor.

When the new neighbour started building, he cut way past the property lines. Easily 120 feet, maybe more. It is quite obviously further than any of the neighbors on the street. He left two large trees, but clearcut everything else.

I contacted the local conservation authority, and the local (municipal) gov't. They have variously said they'd 'look into it' but have not followed up on my further queries, or have not responded at all. I have no direct proof, but I suspect they see the last name, and don't want to be the one to touch this.

It's now been two years, and all of the land is burnt. Nothing growing - no grass or weeds. I suspect that prohibited chemicals (ontario doesn't allow for many chemicals at all) were used to achieve this, as otherwise there'd be some growth over the past two years.

Is there anything I can do legally regarding this?
Topic:
Canada

Answer:
 Who's responsible for environmental law at the provincial and federal level? Any of this land owned by a tribal group? Somewhere there's someone with the authority to right the situation that doesn't care how rich or connected dude is.Answer #2: To put pressure on the Conservation Authority and your local Muni, I would consider giving a delegation to council.  You send the clerk your delegation in advance, and can be placed on the agenda.

Highlight what has happened, what bylaw specifically is at play, who you contacted and when, and what you would like to see happen.  I like to tell people to not just present problems, but solutions.

I know my Municipality releases reminders to constituents to follow bylaws and not remove trees on public/conservation land, see if you can find one where you live.

Signed,
Fellow OntarianAnswer #3: Most protected areas are designated due to a few specific species being at risk or endangered. Ontario has strict rules regarding thier protection that are overseen by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, so much so that they actually have an online registry you have to submit to if your planning anything that could harm the protected areas.

Im sure if you reach out to them, they would definitely send someone down to investigate.

Contact info can be found here:
http://www.infogo.gov.on.ca/infogo/home.html#orgProfile/707/enAnswer #4: Have you tried contacting the ministry of environment? I used to know an officer and believe they would definitely be interested in chemical usage, and that may get the ball rolling with other people acting as well. https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-environment-conservation-parks


Title: How do I go about making a living will? I have everything written down but I need to make sure it is legal and has to be followed. If anything happens to me, my mother will try to control everything, and I need her to be 100% out of it.

Question: She is a lawyer so she knows all the workings, too. She is a horrible, abusive person and She is not in my life now, but I need to make sure she has NO control over these things. It is a truly truly horrifying thing to think about. I have a late stage chronic Lyme disease, so I’m already sick. When she was in my life, she tried to control that stuff. But my biggest fear is becoming paralyzed or something, not able to talk, and her deciding what to do about that. There’s absolutely no way that can come close to happening. I remember learning about this at school and realizing that I have to make one, but I don’t know how to make it official. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Answer:
 You should absolutely be working with an estate planning attorney to help you draft a living will, power of attorney, etc. and make sure everything is legally binding and enforceable.

Once you explain your situation to an attorney, he/she will be able to help you cover all your bases and protect you.

If you have concerns about your mother, who is an attorney herself, potentially trying to manipulate the situation in the unfortunate event you become gravely ill, pass away, etc., it's very, very advisable to be consulting with experienced attorneys (many offer free consultations) and hiring one to help you navigate your situation and produce the proper documents. Your state bar association can point you in the right direction in regards to searching for an attorney.

Best of luck w. everything. Answer #2: It's not super complicated, but given the circumstances and how strongly you feel, it's certainly worth a couple hundred bucks to have an estate planning attorney set one up. Answer #3: Hire an attorney to go over everything to make sure it will hold up in court


Title: How is one charged with stalking?

Question:
What classifies as stalking?

Is it hard to press stalking charges against someone?

Answer:
 Laws vary by location. Without a location, no one can give you accurate advice. If you're looking to charge someone, start by speaking to the police and filing a report. Document all incidents to help build your case against a stalker.

If you're worried about being charged with stalking, stop following people around or putting them under surveillance.


Title: [PA] I stole from my company. Update.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You should not discuss this with your boss or anyone but your lawyer.

No list.

Drop the keys off, and don't say a single word or answer questions.Answer #2: Do not make a list.

Do not show up Tuesday, between 10:30-11; that is when the police will be there.

Go in tomorrow at 9am, hand him the keys, say "I quit. Goodbye.", and leave.  Answer #3: Ditto Cypher-Blue.  You're looking at a misdemeanor theft in the first.  This could carry a lengthy sentence and a hefty fine.  Any admission to your boss, such as statements or a list of goods you took, could and will probably be used to prove you committed a crime.  My advice would be to simply turn in your keys, tell your boss that you're resigning, then speak to a lawyer.  If you live in a metro area, find a legal clinic.  Answer #4: Do you want to go to prison? Because not following the advice of people in this thread is how you go to prison.


Title: CA - Husband's grandma wants us to do something sketchy/illegal, just how sketchy/illegal is this for us?

Question:
Okay I will try to give as much detail as I can.

My husbands grandma owes the IRS a lot of money.

Recently she sold her house for $60K (I think cash, she lives in a retirement community so I'm not 100% sure on the physical state of the money), approached my husband and asked if we'd be willing to open a bank account in our names and deposit the money for her.

Her plan is whenever she needs money for bills/rent/whatever else that we will transfer her money from our bank account to hers, that way she can "hide it from the IRS".

My husband said "If she puts it in her bank account the IRS will take it all and she'll have nothing left to live off of."

Now I'm like 99.99999999% sure that's tax evasion, and I'm 99.999999999% sure that if we were to do this, and get caught, we'd all be in HUGE trouble. Federal felony level trouble.

My husband said as far as he knew if they found out we wouldn't be in trouble, we could feign ignorance. BUT I still think we'd be in some sort of trouble whether we "knew" about it or not. Like what if the IRS found out we really did know about her debt? He thinks the IRS will just basically be like "Hey, this is tax evasion, we need this money." so we give it to them and they walk away.

How illegal is this? What happens if we do it? (I really don't wanna do it.)

**edit to add: Apparently she has a payment plan, they're garnishing her social security wages, she has just come to accept that she will never pay the debt off and is now trying to hide money so that her "windfall" isn't taken completely away**

Answer:
 Do not do that.....just don't.Answer #2: >Now I'm like 99.99999999% sure that's tax evasion, and I'm 99.999999999% sure that if we were to do this, and get caught, we'd all be in HUGE trouble. Federal felony level trouble.

Yes.

>My husband said as far as he knew if they found out we wouldn't be in trouble, we could feign ignorance

This presupposes that you're in front of a jury with a federal prosecutor. As an interesting aside, you'll be bankrupt regardless of the outcome due to the expense of legal proceedings and there isn't a chance in hell that anyone would believe that you didn't understand what you were doing.

"How illegal" isn't an answerable question because legality isn't a gradient. It's illegal.  If you're caught, you'll be in life changing trouble.Answer #3: Yeah this is pretty much the literal definition of tax evasion. How much trouble you'd get into if you did this and got caught I think would depend on the particular IRS employee assigned to deal with it at least to some extent, so there might be a range of consequences in between just-return-the-money and multiple-years-in-federal-prison

So basically by doing this you're running a huge risk for basically no reward. your gut is right, don't do it!


Title: Sex offender next door

Question: Long story short, my new neighbor is a registered sex offender on the Megan’s law list. What am I supposed to do with this information? A neighbor down the street sent me the info that I honestly probably wouldn’t have found on my own. I have two small children and I just wonder if there is anything I should know.

Answer:
 Statistically, your kids are more at risk from family members, teachers, and people you know than from a registered SO living down the street.

You need to see what your state says about where SOs can live. We can't tell you that without your location. But if they're actually on the registry, the sheriff's office knows where they live, and has likely approved that address WRT to state restrictions.


Title: [AZ] I was arrested for marijuana possession last September 09/2015, and was sent home, and was told I was not seeing the judge that day. I was told I had one year to possibly be charged. I had a warrant issued three days ago.

Question: The title says it all really. Last September I was arrested on marijuana possession. I had a 1/2 oz. of flower, and 1 gram of concentrate along with a couple pieces. I was homeless at the time and had no address to send my papers to. It has been 11 months, and I now have a warrant issued. what can I do to resolve this as soon as possible without any jail time. I just lost my job and I need to get things going as fast as possible. Please, any advice will help.

Answer: Hiring a defense attorney.


Title: Bought new house and was told there was a premium for the forest space, now the builders are building a new house in that forest space

Question:
Over the summer my parents moved into a new house and paid a big premium for the house due it being near the end with a forest backyard. They were told nothing would be built in the forest area.

Now, they changed their mind and are going to build more homes in the forest area. This nullifies the big premium that was paid and seems like a pretty big bait and switch.

Is there any legal recourse here?

Edit: I got some more information and they cleared it up a bit. The forest area being torn down and having new homes is a different company (Company B). But Company B bought the land before the home was sold to my parents so Company A would have known that the forest was going to be torn down and shouldn't have charged the premium.

Edit 2: They also told the houses near ours the same exact thing. So it's not just us.

Answer:
 Did they get that promise in writing? Answer #2: Your parents swallowed the line of a real estate agent. This was a sales tactic. The value of that view is whatever someone (your parents) would pay for it. If someone else was bidding, then that premium was in their bid. There's a reason real estate buying is competitive.

If they don't own the land being developed on, and there's no agreement with the owner...they're SOL.

Why would they think their view would never change if they didn't own the view?


Title: Novelty ID confiscated while car searched. Please help me.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Hire a lawyer.  The chances of  jail time are pretty low, but what you truly want to avoid is having to answer "yes" to the question: *Have you ever been convicted of a crime* on every future job application for the rest of your life as well has having a criminal conviction come up on all sorts of background checks for things like jobs, volunteering as a scout leader or Sunday school teacher, mortgage application, etc.  The best way of doing this is to get a lawyer to represent you so you can get the conviction deferred and eventually fade away.  A conviction could also mess with your college status and qualification for financial aid.

Call a couple criminal defense lawyers ASAP, tell them what happened and ask what they'd recommend.  This step will not )or should not) cost you anything anything and they'll basically provide a little advice along with selling you their services.  They should be able to give you a good idea of a likely outcome they could accomplish and let you know what they'd charge to represent you.Answer #2: If you are a college student, you may also face discipline from the school


Title: [ARIZONA] is it illegal for me to cross through a gated community on my bike?

Question: When I ride my bike to my girlfriends house, my phones GPS tells me it’s like 10 minutes shorter to go through this gated community of houses rather than go all around it to get to her house. I’ve done it about 6 times and one of those times a community patrol car told me that i shouldn’t do it again, but I’m wondering, can i get in any actual legal trouble because of it?

Answer:
 This is no different than you cutting through someone’s driveway/backyard. It’s private property and therefore trespassing. Answer #2: Probably best not to trespass after being warned not to trespass.

Generally, the streets of a gated community are private and not public. Therefore you have no right to transit upon them.

Answer #3: regardless i wouldn’t. chances are the patrol guy who told you to stop is going to see you again and just give you a hard time over it. in the end it would save time to not be stopped by him every time you go visit your girlfriend. Answer #4:  You're trespassing by doing so. Answer #5: It’s almost definitely private property if it’s gated.

That said, if you happened to befriend a resident who lives there who contracts you to stop by to perform some incidental service like meditate with their shrubbery, then you now legally have permission to be there.Answer #6: if it's "gated" how are you cutting across?Answer #7: Some years ago I found myself needing to walk through some wooded area in an unfamiliar territory, hopped a fence and went through a large empty parking lot until I found a road, had to walk through a security gate to get out. A guard tried to call me back, I held my hands up and explained while walking backwards that I was just trying to find the road. Later I learned that I was on a supposedly "secure" government area. Dodged a bullet and kept walking.


Title: My dental license was rejected because of an unknown criminal record (california)

Question: I am applying for a dental license, and part of that process is a background check.  I was rejected because I responded that I have never had any criminal background, but apparently they found a court case in Riverside county with my name associated with it.  I have no clue what it is.  The only information I have is a LexID and a court case number.  I tried going to http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/publicaccess.shtml to look up the court case (I even paid a dollar to search my name) but neither the case number, nor my name seem to bring anything up.  Help?

Answer:
 Call the Riverside county courts and explain your situation. See if there is anything in their system.

A quick google search shows there are plenty of attorneys who practice appeals for professional licenses. You should not hesitate to contact an attorney to help you through your investigation and appeal.Answer #2: As the other commenter said, hire a lawyer to help you appeal the licensing denial.  This lawyer will be able to get to the bottom of the supposed mystery criminal case, and if it really doesn't exist, will be able to help you get your license.

If this is the only way to practice your trade, it's worth the money.


Title: Scammed by classic check scam

Question:
Location: Seattle, WA

Reddit -- My boyfriend is pretty sure he just got scammed for $1000 and we are exploring our legal options.

A guy walked up to him with a check for $1500 and asked if he could deposit it into an ATM nearby, as his bank did not have any local locations and he needed the money to make a tuition payment. My bf, being too trusting, agreed to do it for him. He deposited the check in the ATM and withdrew $1000, the maximum amount allowed to be withdrawn. They then exchanged numbers and said they would meet up later to settle the other $500.

After a few minutes, my friend realized that he had likely been scammed and called his bank, who held the remaining $500. He tried to call the number, which was inactive. He has filed a police report and a report with his bank, and his bank is discussing repayment options for him since he is now responsible for the $1000. Are there any legal ways that he can avoid or diminish the monetary responsbility that he has in this situation?

Answer:
 > Are there any legal ways that he can avoid or diminish the monetary responsbility that he has in this situation?

He can pay the bank back for the $1000 then sue the person who scammed him. Of course he likely has no idea who that person is, nor will he ever see him again, so that probably won't work.


Title: Dog ruined apartment floors-- what are our options?

Question:
I have a dog who was fully housetrained when we moved in to our apartment over 5 years ago. She was older, but not yet a senior dog. Since then her health has declined, and she can no longer control her bladder. She has been peeing in the house 1-3 times a day for a year or so now. We've tried everything we can to control the situation, short of getting rid of the dog (diapers, frequent walks, we bought a carpet cleaner). Still, the damage to the floors is evident. There are 2 spots in particular that she repeatedly pees on, and now the flooring underneath has grown soft. It feels unsafe to step in these areas as the floor is literally sinking in. We are in a 3rd floor apartment. It is at the point where we've realized that we can't keep trying to control this on our own. The floors in these spots and the carpet needs to be replaced. The thing is we really cannot afford to pay for the damages. I'm about to lose hours at work and my husband has been looking for steady work for years. We are struggling just to make rent. I've partly been putting this off because I'm afraid if we can't pay for the repairs we will be evicted. I kinda hoped the dog would pass away before any extensive damage was done. But it's gotten to the point where we can't ignore it any more. Do we have any options for dealing with this? If I go to the landlord, what will the response likely be? Also if there's a better sub for this please let me know! I also considered posting in personal finance.

Edit: location--NC

Answer:
 Crates, gates, and doors.
Confine this dog to an area she cannot damage.
And discuss with your vet- there are very effective medications for this.Answer #2: Tell your landlord before you leave and ask for a payment plan.

It sounds like the urine has gotten into the padding and possibly into the subfloor/underlayer, which means that your expenses have gone from 'carpet replacement' to 'carpet and pad replacement' to 'rip and replace the underlayment, tacking, padding, and carpet.'

Most landlords can do risk analysis. Somebody that indicates they know of an issue and will pay for it - I'll work with that person. Somebody that actively tries to conceal structural damage - I'll get angry and file a lawsuit the same week I send a demand letter.


Title: Can I kick out a roommates guest when the roommate is no longer home?

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Sounds like you don't have a guest anymore, you have a subtenant. Going off this website, it looks like they will both need to give the friend a 3 day quit notice:

> Ending or Renewing a Tenancy
>
> * Landlord must give notice to terminate the tenancy:
> * For one year or longer: 90 days
> * For six months to less than one year: 28 days
> * For one month to less than six months: seven days
> * For one week to less than one month, or tenancy at will: three days
> * For less than one week: one day

https://statelaws.findlaw.com/colorado-law/colorado-tenant-rights-laws.html


Title: (New Brunswick Canada) Were thinking about buying a new Destination trailer model and living out of it due to cost of rent, any legal issues with living in an RV with two children?

Question:
Hello all,

We have two children under school age and are considering buying an RV and following some guides to live in it year round as the cost of rent is getting insane and the cost to buy one is pennies. Can anyone see any issues around children living in it with me? The model were looking at would sleep 7 two separate queen size beds two bunk beds for when they're older.
Topic:
Canada

Answer: No legal issues as long as you park in approved places. Sounds awesome. Answer #2: Usually for school districts, you need an address verifiable proof if you want your kids to go to a specific school... I assume you had that figured out when the time comes..


Title: My tenured professor (SUNY) is asking students if they're Jews? I'm supposed to have to take his class. He makes me very uncomfortable

Question:
I know that a university is not a place of employment and that students don't have the same rights as employees with this kind of stuff. I asked another professor as a general question about this scenario and the professor said since he has tenure there's nothing anyone could do, and that free speech is sacrosanct. I'm afraid of recourse against me because the professor suspects I am a Jew. I'm afraid I will have to change my major entirely or take the class at a different university unless I have some protection. I'm looking for general advice, but also specifically would it be legal for me to record the professor without his knowledge?

He says to me "Are you a Jew?" and I say "No, my family is Greek." and he says "That doesn't mean you're not a Jew, there's Jews in Greece." and I say "I would know if my family was Jewish, my family aren't Jews, you shouldn't ask that to students" and he says "It's a normal question, like 'Are you a Christian?' or 'Is your family Irish?'"

The class he teaches has nothing to do with Jews but he brings up dead Palestinians every class, we get a daily update whenever Palestinians are killed, even if they're not in Palestine. He's a natural born American and I don't think he's a Muslim, it's just like an obsession of his. He made us watch a TED talk about "the danger of a single story" that had nothing to do with Jews but then he was talking about how we only have a single narrative in regards to World War II.

The other students all act like it is normal. I have not seen him accuse a student directly of being a Jew though except for me. Frankly I did not care until now that he suspects me of being Jewish I'm afraid he will fail me or something else. Can I record him? Am I right in assuming I have no legal rights except what the school provides? Is the other professor correct in that a tenured professor's freedom of speech is sacrosanct even though he's prejudice? Thank you.

Answer: Your problem is theres no harm. Regardless of being sacrosanct,  he has a right to ask a question. How are grades done? How are exams? Would he even have the ability to know who you are to fail you? (No one is failing by the way.) Just curious what is the class.


Title: Personal medical info, state background check, and federal background check were attached to mass email. What's next?

Question:
One of the secretaries at my medical school was sending out reminders to all the students in my program to get their flu shot this season while we are out on rotation. Attached to this email was a PDF containing my immunization records, criminal background checks, and insurance card.

Within minutes the class received an email with instructions to delete the attachment in the flu reminder email. I received an email with an apology and a phone call with a generic message to return the call from the secretary who screwed up. I called back, left a voice mail but she never got back to me.

I'm worried about what someone could do with this info and I don't know how to handle this situation.

Reddit, help me figure out my next steps. Thanks!

Edit: I'm located in Pennsylvania. The secretary normally has access to these records as she is responsible for forwarding this info to rotation sites.

Answer: Ask the school to pay for credit report monitoring for you. Answer #2: Security breaches fall under PA title 73 Chapter 43 in PA statutes.


Title: Doctor put wrong figure on the final bill at discharge from hospital and they now want us to pay the extra

Question:
This is in Singapore.

My partner had to have a microdiskectomy for a large slipped disk back in August 2017. A week ago they contacted us to say that the surgeon had, in fact, missed a '0' off the end of his bill, meaning that the final price was around $2,500 short.

They now want us to pay the extra. We both think this is a bit ridiculous, as it is clearly the surgeon's, practice's and hospital billing department's fault. They should have all doubled checked before providing us with the final bill. Not only that, but it has taken six months for them to even notice and try to get us to pay.

Do we have to pay, or do we have a case to refuse? If so, what would the process to handling this going forward?

Just to be clear, insurance are covering the procedure, but only around 65% of the cost, and we don't have 1,600 to pony up on a moments notice.

Any advice or thoughts would be really appreciated.
Topic:
Healthcare Law including HIPAA

Answer:
 You might want to ask /r/insurance.

You can refuse to pay the bill. They can send it to collections, which will impact your credit score, ability to borrow money, and such.Answer #2: If they accidentally charged you too much and then you found out later, would you want a refund?


Title: Is it legal to mail used panties?

Question:
I heard of a woman being arrested and given five years' probation for it because it was considered a biohazard, but she was also selling items that included food and other things.

So. To be more specific, what materials would be considered a biohazard? Blood? Feces? Urine? At what point would used underwear be considered unsafe?

Answer: I do this regularly but seal the panties in a zip lock. No harm no foul bro but this isn't legal advice it is practical advice.


Question:
 can my employer legally tell me that I could be fired for discussing my pay with other co-workers ?
Question:location: USA, ohio
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer: In a vacuum, no.  Discussions about your pay are protected activity under the NLRA.  But they can prevent discussions in total if you're disrupting the workplace i.e. You can't stop working to chat about pay because you can't stop working to chat about anything.


Title: Rape on a business trip

Question:
So, my significant other while traveling for business has divulged to me that they, after going to a party and imbibing more than too much alcohol, were raped (in their words assaulted) by a "friend". Says they told the offender NO. Offender is married, lives in another state. And my SO, now back home, two weeks later has told me that it happened. SO saw a nurse the next day. Has told one other friend. Was afraid to tell me because I asked SO not to go in the first place because they did not know most of the people they were around. Passed out drunk there that night. Id like to believe it was not just drunken consent, but SO has no signs of struggle. Has not divulged much more, but says they do not plan on pursuing because "what good would come of it?", "I cant keep going back there", "I don't want to think about it"

I believe if someone did something this terrible, SO should contact police, probably when they saw nurse. I don't know the means of pursuing a sexual assault claim against someone in another state, and I don't think they really do either. But I'd like some advice, legal and maybe moral, to understand this.

Its really messed with SO and the way we interact and it was brought up when I pointed out the different interaction.

Feel free to ask questions for purpose of helping SO/me, I will elaborate or clarify where I can.

Answer:
 If SO wants to file a report, then SO can- in the location where the assault happened.

And if SO doesn't, then the matter is essentially closed.


Title: phone 'confiscated' by school teachers

Question:
Hey, so I took my phone to school today, for a personal reason. I did not inform any teachers since I knew they would've kept it with them till it was time to go home and I needed it before that. I know, it was wrong of me to do so, but my friends had been doing this every day and weren't caught. However, the day I decided to do it, they searched our bags and took all our phones. They didn't return them today and said they MIGHT give them back tomorrow.

Now they have this very bad and wrong habit of trying to unlock students' phones or making students unlock them. Then they go through the messages, social media accounts and picture gallery etc. They're not our guardians or owners but they literally force us to put in our passcodes and then check all that stuff and judge us for it?

I wanna know whether they have the right to invade someone's privacy this way? Are they allowed to do so? Could anyone please provide me with articles or evidence or ANYTHING to present to them when they ask me to unlock mine?

I don't want anyone to go through my private life. Nothing to 'hide' but i like keeping stuff about myself private and personal.

Please help me out.
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 > Now they have this very bad and wrong habit of trying to unlock students' phones or making students unlock them.

Schools generally have quite a bit of power, but if you're worried about what's on the phone then don't unlock it.  The worst they can do is yell at you for a while and potentially kick you out, but it seems unlikely they would go that far based on what you said here.


Title: Denied the perfect job because of a one time consumption of 1/2 of an edible...need advice! (xpost from r/trees)

Question:
A throwaway to protect the innocent.

My wife and I live in Texas. We traveled to Denver in July of 2016. While there, I purchased a pot brownie from a local dispensary.

While I have smoked pot before (back in High School in the 80's), my wife has never, ever taken any recreational drugs.

However, I convinced her to try a pot brownie. She actually only ate half (and I ate the other).

She did not enjoy the experience and told me she would never do that again.

Fast forward to this month. She interviewed for a position that ultimately reports to the Chief of Police in the town where we live. She is perfect for this position. The manager she would be reporting to loved her. She loved the job. She has tons of experience in the job. She flew through his interview.

Then she interviewed with the Chief of Police. She was asked about marijuana use. She was completely honest. She said she ate 1/2 of a pot brownie - while in Denver. It was the first time IN 45 YEARS of her life that she has ever tried recreational drugs. She told him that she did not like it. WHAT SHE DID WAS 100% LEGAL BECAUSE WE WERE IN DENVER!

She was told today that she will not get the job because "of her recent illegal drug use".

She really wants this job. I really want her to get this job. The manager wants to hire her. The Chief of Police said no.

What can we do? Any advice? Any legal avenues we can follow?

Edited to add:
*1. She had to fill out a long questionnaire that specifically asked about marijuana use and in a separate question, asked about illegal drug use. She answered yes to MJ and no to illegal drugs.
*2. She was told she would have to take a polygraph and was worried about failing the polygraph if they asked about pot.

Answer:
 > WHAT SHE DID WAS 100% LEGAL BECAUSE WE WERE IN DENVER!

Marijuana is illegal on a federal level, they just don't prosecute it very much. Your wife did break the law and the Chief of Police can decide that's enough to not hire her. Answer #2: >What can we do?

She can apply for other jobs

>Any advice?

Apply to other jobs, don't commit, and don't admit to a crime when interviewing with the police

>Any legal avenues we can follow?

It is legal to look for another jobAnswer #3: Nope, nothing.  Marijuanna is illegal at the federal level, so she admitted to illegal drug use.  The police can absolutely refuse to hire her on those grounds.  Actually, anyone could.


Title: My grandmother passed away 3 years ago. My uncle was in charge of her finances.. he recently told me I am the beneficiary of $500. I do not trust my uncle, & we have had issues over money in the past. How do I find out how much my grandmother truly left me? Without going thru my uncle? Im in NJ

Answer:
 If the will was filed and went through probate I believe it's public record and something that you can find.  [This](https://www.thebalance.com/locate-request-probate-records-3504967) is an article discussing how you might do that.

Alternatively, and especially if you believe your grandmother had more assets that weren't distrusted properly, you can contact a probate attorney.  Have you mentioned this at all to your parents?  Do any other family members feel similarly?


Title: WI - Employer (University of Wisconsin School) withholding pay until background check clears. I've worked for almost six weeks and there's still no paycheck in sight. Boss emailed me on Friday telling me to find people to cover my shifts next week with no explanation. Can they do this?

Question: I'm a student employee at a UW school. I was hired in early March to do a job that is 90% sitting around doing homework/10% assisting fellow students in an advisory capacity. Two weeks in to my employment I filled out a CBC request form for a company the university contracts background checks to. After two weeks my CBC still hadn't cleared, and the payroll system doesn't allow hours to be logged until the CBC clears. When I went in to HR the first time they told me my boss violated the law by hiring me before my CBC cleared, and that the earliest I could get paid was April 27th if my CBC clears by then. This past Friday I went in to HR to see if they could pay me before my CBC cleared and I was given a vague answer. I was also told there was something in my CBC that was flagged for review. (I received a paraphernalia ticket 4 years ago, and was convicted of a Not-A-Drop Law violation in MN 3 years ago.) I was told I would need to meet with two HR people on Monday afternoon to discuss these convictions. A couple hours later on Friday my boss emailed me and told me I had to find someone to cover my shifts this coming week. Is it legal for them to tell me I can't come in to work with no explanation? Could they legally terminate me over this? Can they continue to withhold my pay indefinitely?

Answer: They have messed up but slavery has been outlawed and they must pay for hours worked regardless of the outcome of your background check and subsequent interviews.  Continued employment may be strongly in question but bottom line they will need to pay you.  Pursue this through your state labor board.


Title: Girlfriend is getting stalked

Question:
[Starkville, MS]
Hello, one of my girlfriend's friend's dad is stalking my girlfriend. Today he went into the shop that she was working in and took pictures of her while she was working. He has gone to where she is working before and tried talking with coworkers about the days that she works. He has called/texted/left voice mails to her that she has never responded to. I am trying to convince her to consider getting a restraining order, or at least take some sort of action. She wanted to first call him and tell him to stop before going to the police, is this a smart idea? Are there any other actions that she should consider? Furthermore, how much does the legal fees of a typical restraining order cost?

Answer: Without some threat of violence this may not rise to the level of a protection order being granted. However, it's probably wisest for her to get in touch with a local attorney and ask them to write a cease and desist letter for her.


Title: State legal Marijuana and federally contracted employers.

Question:
If anyone knows. A manufacturing company I just started working for in Oregon said they have to set their drug testing policy based on federal law (Marijuana being illegal) because they have federal contracts to make military equipment.

Is that actually the case a company with federal contracts would be required to fire someone due to federal contracting requirements if the employee tested positive for Marijuana use?

I understand they are not obligated as a private company to accept pot use.

The federal mandate piece is suspect to me.

Answer: It's real. The [Drug Free Workplace Act](https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/asp/drugfree/screen4.htm) is what federal contractors have to abide by.


Title: [CA] Ticket for No Name on Insurance?

Question: I got pulled over for speeding the other day and was asked to show my license and stuff. My insurance had my name under my American name, while my license was under my legal name (different first names). The officer checking it out told me that while he wasn't going to ticket me for it, I could be cited for not having my identifiable name on the insurance. Is this true or was the officer wrong?

Answer: Maybe it is maybe it isn't.  But calling your insurance company and having it updated couldn't hurt and would avoid any confusion in the future.  Pretend for a second the cop is dead wrong and it is 100% legal.  In spite of that he still writes you a ticket.  You would still have to spend your time to go to the court to fight a ticket and show that you are the insured.  A phone call or email to your insurance agent would potentially save you lots of headache in the future.


Title: I need legal advice on a dilemma please help?

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 >I thought it was 2CI

That is a very specific guess from someone who doesn't do drugs *and* was blackout drunk.