Title: Charged with reckless driving in WV. Help me please.

Question:
A month ago, I was driving back from KY to MD. I am a NJ resident but attend college in KY. While I was driving in WV, I got stopped by the cop where I was ticketed for “reckless driving”. 81 MPH on a 55 MPH. This upcoming Tuesday, I have to go to court to fight it because the penalty is $585 plus 6 points on my licence. Think about insurance... 😞.

I was just wondering if there is anyone that can advise me on how to convince the judge? I am so stressed about this. I know I am guilty but, I just want to avoid the charges.

Answer: You need an attorney. You could go to jail for 90 days.  Don't try to do this on your own. You get the wrong judge and he will throw your New Jersey butt in jail just because.


Title: Car stolen off dealer lot while in for maintenance over night

Question:
Hi guys,

My girlfriend's Subaru was stolen last night. She had a morning appointment for routine maintenance and, since they have a place where you can park your car after hours and a spot to place your keys, she parked it and put her keys in the box. She's done it multiple times before. When she called to ask them about it today they were confused since the car wasn't there and a review of the security footage showed that somebody used a key to get in it and stole it over night. They did not find her keys in the box.

I'm assuming her keys didn't make it all the way down into the box and somebody who was looking for that exact scenario snagged them. She's covered by her insurance so maybe this is all just totally irrelevant, but if there are still costs associated with getting the car back / fixing it up / whatever else happens when a car is stolen is the dealership liable for it at all? Are there any things (besides call the police) you should do immediately when your car is stolen?

Location is Seattle, Washington state.

Thanks for taking the time to help!

EDIT: For anyone who cares at all, apparently somebody came and put some sticky stuff mid-way down the box to catch any keys that fell through. They've got it on video so I imagine it will all be fine.

Answer:
 She has insurance, and the dealership has insurance. This is an insurance matter. Let insurance handle it. This is why you have insurance.Answer #2: I will second that you should let insurance handle it.

Also, this has validated my fear about those overnight drop off thing.


Title: Fleeing the scene of a crime?

Question:
About three days ago, my crazy neighbor came upstairs inebriated and asked if I hit their friends car. I said no because I hadn’t hit any vehicle. Yesterday, a cop shows up saying I hit their car. They were in possession of my fog light. I went downstairs and sure enough, both our paints are on each other’s cars and they’re damaged. I did not hit this vehicle. Unless someone else in my house did it and won’t fess up, the only other option is he somehow hit mine. They didn’t cite me, ticket me or arrest me. They said they’d send in the evidence to the prosecutor and they’ll decide whether to issue a warrant and I’ll find out by mail. I’m 31. I’ve never even had a speeding ticket and I have insurance. If I had known about this, I would’ve just given them my insurance. How did I flee the scene if I live here? I’m freaking out. I live in Kentucky. What should I expect? What should I do?
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 >Unless someone else in my house did it and won’t fess up

The fact that you have to introduce this little caveat leads me to think you have more than a sneaking suspicion


Title: National borders and the Constitution

Question: Ok, I'm having a conversation with some friends about this, and don't know what the law says. So, according to the Constitution, what branch (state vs. federal) has overall authority no the protection of the national borders? Does the majority fall on the state or on the US Govt.?

Answer: Immigration and border protection are 100% federal jurisdiction.


Title: [California] of a check that someone wrote to me bounced, will my bank statement say it was bounced?

Question: My bank statement says the check that I deposited a week ago says "stop payment" and charged me a fee for some reason. Does this mean it bounced or the person had the money but cancelled it?

Answer: “Stop payment” means the payment was stopped by the issuer. Meaning, the person who wrote it stopped it from going through.


Title: Parents trying to get me to sign and notarize sketchy documents sos

Question:
A couple things to know as background info are that my mom is crazy, manipulative and very wealthy so she has tons of resources at her disposal. I’m a college student graduating in a year where I’ll be financially on my own and I live in Texas.

A while back she tried to get me to sign some documents for “medical purposes” which is BS. One of the documents was a medical power of attorney, but she also snuck in a statutory durable power of attorney (with a ton of added clauses, will give examples in a second) and a HIPPA agreement so she could see all my records. She is now trying to get me to sign a car title and I’m concerned she’s gonna try and copy my signature as she has connections at the bank she wanted to notarize these documents at.

All of the documents combined would give her complete control over every aspect of my (and my future husband and kids) life. A couple examples include:
- “convey any and all assets of my estate into such trust or trusts as my agent shall seem proper...”
- “convey any or all of my property whether real or personal into any limited partnership which my family shall establish in the future in return for a limited partnership in said partnership”
- “to transact with the United States Post Office on my behalf including but not limited to receiving my mail and placing change of address requests”

There’s about 3-4 pages of these different types of clauses and a couple others (paraphrased) mean she could have access to a safety deposit box in my name, have access to any bank account with my name, loan my money (with or without interest) along with tons of others and there is also a clause saying I (not her) would be responsible for ANY damages done while she was “acting in my name” and she has the legal right to sue any third party who refuses to treat her as if she were me.

Would there be any way for me to know if she forged my signature? I’m worried she’ll forge and then rack up debt or break the law and I won’t know until it’s too late. Any help is appreciated!

If you think this sounds like a ridiculous soap opera, damn I wish it was. But hey you can’t pick family right?
Topic:
Contracts

Answer:
 Well if commits fraud she can go to prison and then you don't have to deal with her.

Don't sign anything and CHECK YOUR CREDIT and put a freeze on your credit. Do both tomorrow.


Title: Land lord threatening to evict my mother in law if she does not let in pest control to fumigate her apartment (AZ)

Question:
My mother in law lives in a apartment complex and as regular maintenance the property management does pest control fumigation every so often. They sent her a two day notice that they will be entering tomorrow afternoon to fumigate her apartment. I will also add that in order for the pest control to fumigate one must clear their furniture or any other arrangements near the walls and not be present for 4 hours. This has never been an issue however tomorrow her sister and nephews are coming down from California to visit her for a week so this is a huge inconvenience especially since they are arriving when the fumigation is scheduled.

My wife and I went to the management to explain this to them and reschedule it for another day, since my mother in law doesn’t speak English too well. When we spoke to the management they told us they we had no other option and threatened to evict her if she does not comply. We recorded the conversation and have them on tape making these claims and overall being rude/harassing us. Like asking us why we want to live with bugs and not just fumigate.

This is in Arizona and I just want to know if the property management is right and if they really can evict my mother in law if she does not comply?

Answer: Your mother in law can't unreasonably withhold consent in this situation, and "her convenience" probably isn't reasonable.


Title: Is this legal? Issuing tickets for driving through a town you are not a resident of.

Answer:
 Yes, cities can make rules preventing non resident traffic from "shortcutting" through. This is already very common for trucks, with signs preventing trucks from going into a residential area unless delivering to a home there.Answer #2: Cities make rules on traffic flow all the time.  And "local traffic only" zones have been around as long as I've been alive.  As have gated communities

I don't see a particular legal issue here.  Answer #3: Thanks to the responses so far.

Still seems like a fucked up way to go about it, rather than just talking with google/waze. Not sure what you're supposed to do if you're invited by someone to go to their house or get coffee in the town or something.


Title: (MN) My aunt destroyed my PS4

Question:
I am currently not in the US, but will be returning in about 2 weeks. My aunt (who is unemployed and who I have a very bad history with) is currently living at mothers house (which is also where I live but not currently like I said). My aunt called me a few days ago asking me to buy some clothes/jewerly worth thousands of dollars in the country I am in, promising to pay me back when I come home.

Like I said I have a bad history with her and know that she doesn't work so I said no. This fucking cunt destroyed my PS4 and 15+ games as well as both my controllers as revenge for me saying no. My brother recorded the entire thing (I don't blame him for not getting involved, he's only in middle school and came home while she was in the middle of her rampage.) My brother sent me the video. I don't want to bother my mom with this since she is taking care of her mother who is sick.

I got video and a witness, so what can I do? I will go to the police, but if I take her to court, she can't pay since she is broke. What can I expect to happen if I tell the police when I return? Will she be arrested? How can I get her to pay for my property?

TL;DR: My unemployed Aunt destroyed several hundred dollars worth of video games, I have video and a witness, what do I do to get her to pay?

Answer: You can both tell the police and file a small claims suit against her. You have great evidence. If you win a judgment against her, you can file a lien on her assets or to garnish her wages. Answer #2: Small claims court.  Even if she can't pay, now, you can get the court to garnish future wages or set up other types of payment plans.Answer #3: Are you 18 or older?Answer #4: That is vandalism. You can pursue it either criminally  (through the police) civilly (through civil court) or both. Keep in mind that if you do decide to pursue it criminally, the court does have the power to order her to pay restitution to you. The process is pretty slow so maybe you can buy a PS5 someday.


Title: High school doesn't let students leave (France)

Question:
I know this subreddit is for us law, but I'm not sure where I can ask this.

There's this high school that I'm working at until next year. There are two entrances/exits. One opens every hour. The other one is controlled by someone on the inside. From what I've seen, students aren't allowed to enter or leave through this one. I saw one this morning who said he had an appointment or something and they just ignored him. My question is: Is the school allowed to keep the students inside for up to an hour like that?

Answer:
 This seems like a fire hazard at the least. If there was a fire and the controlled door didn't work whats everyone supposed to do? Burn for up to an hour while they wait on the timed door?

Sounds like in this case the person whose supposed to open the door should have done it for the kid with the appointment.  At my old school it was run by a secretary in the office and she had a camera but if she happened to be away from her desk youd have to go in the office and get someone else to run the button maybe this was the case here and no one was manning the door button? Answer #2: I can't speak to your school, but that has been common in all the schools my children have attended (NYC suburbs, eldest child is in high school). Everybody goes in and out the locked main entrance (ring a bell to get in outside of normal arrival hours, just walk out). They are required to remain in school until dismissal unless a parent or other adult signs them out. The other entrances and exits are available for emergencies. This has been pretty common for many years now.


Title: Is it legal to not have any sort of wheelchair access in an apartment?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > I contacted the leasing office and they told me that since it's an old building, they do not have to comply with the current ADA regulations. Is there any truth to this?

This is true.  I am a former engineer and the concept is called "grandfathering."  When a building is built it is built to the current code.  A building built in 1960 followed the 1960 building and electrical codes. Should the code change after that date the existing building is "grandfathered in."

Unless there is a triggering event occurs to force their hand (e.g. they undergo massive renovations that cost X% of the building's total value, in which case those renovations may require the entire building be brought up to code... or a particularly ornery fire marshal says "jump" and you do what he says because you have to), the building gets to stay as is.

The ADA was passed in the early to mid 1990s.  Buildings built prior to that date and which have not undergone any **major** renovations (think along the lines of 50% of the building being gutted and redone) are grandfathered and not forced to comply.


Title: Why hasn't child support changed? location:EVERYWHERE USA

Question: The current formula of shared income...which is horrible has been around since 1991 I think. I haven't met one person who is paying that thinks its fair/just/legal. So why hasn't a new computation for figuring it out been created/submitted as a new guideline?

Answer:
 What on earth are you talking about?  There are 50 states, each of which have their own guidelines, and which are tweaked and modified constantly.  Answer #2: Try /r/jurisprudence or mensrights or something.

The real answer is you don't really have a firm grasp on the concept.  Child Support calculus is different everywhere.  But one thing every location has in common is it tries to put the best interest of the child first and foremost.Answer #3: For every person who thinks s/he is paying too much, there is a person who thinks s/he is receiving too littleAnswer #4: A lawyer I knew had a saying: "My client's either paying too much are not getting enough. I'll find out which when I know who has the kid."


Title: Can an apartment complex charge a disabled person more for an accessible apartment just because it’s on the first floor?

Question:
Good morning. For reference, we are in Florida, USA. My sister is looking for an apartment. She found one that she likes. They are charging $960 for the first floor, and $800 for the third floor. Second floor is somewhere in between. There is no elevator access at the property.

She is a prosthetic wearing amputee (below the knee) and does not think she can comfortably live on the second/third floor.

Can they charge her more just because it’s on the first floor? It’s a pretty significant price difference. I just don’t want her making any waves unnecessarily. I’m not sure if she has any ground to stand on per se, or if they can just tell her she has to pay more for an accessible apartment.

All thoughts and opinions appreciated, thank you!

Answer:
 Are they charging that rate for everyone?

It’s not illegal to charge a premium for a floor or view as long as it is applied to everyone. Answer #2: > Can they charge her more just because it’s on the first floor?

Yes, they can.  They can set whatever prices they want for their apartments.

Your sister isn't owed a break because of her disability.  They can't charge her more **because of** her disability, but so long as the price is the same price they'd give everyone else, they're fine.Answer #3: My apartment complex charges a little more for a first floor apartment. That rate isn't meant to discriminate, it's just for ease/convenience. It is legal.

She could always ask for a price reduction, although the managers can legally say no. Answer #4: They are charging more for a first floor apartment, not for an accessible apartment, that's your words. If non-amputees get the same price then there is nothing wrong with pricing a floor differently from another.Answer #5: They can definitely charge more for first floor apartments in a building without an elevator.Answer #6: They can have a higher rent fir *everyone* on the first floor. They can't have a higher rent for *disabled people* on the first floor.


Title: Doctor performed unwanted surgery (IA)

Question:
I went to a doctor's appointment for a consultation on a recurring pilonidal cyst on my tailbone and what I thought was him just probing it and looking at it turned out to be him cutting an incision I had in the area from a previous surgery and cutting out parts of the tissue. He never asked for consent and I would not have given him it because another doctor has informed me that this would not be the correct way to get rid of it. I now can't work for 4-6 weeks and am shocked over the whole incident. After talking to my original (good) doctor, he said that not only was that the incorrect thing to do, but he also missed a large portion of the problem. Please help.

Edit: I just want to say thanks to those who responded so far and add that the doctor who did it was also a division head if that makes any difference.
Topic:
Medicine and Malpractice

Answer: short of an emergency, a doctor can't perform surgery without consent. Go see a lawyer.Answer #2: You should sit down with a personal injury attorney and discuss this case. Most will meet with you for free and won't charge unless you recover. It sounds like there may be a medical malpractice case and possibly an intentional tort.


Title: [Ohio] bill collector is contacting friends of mine telling them of my debt. Is this even legal?

Question: Hey Reddit long time lurker, first time poster here. Ill get straight to the point. I owe an apartment complex money from moving out about 6 months ago ( yes I know i need to pay it, however I dont have the funds right now but I intend to.) Regardless, for the last 2 months I have gotten a phone call from a debt collector (same person) once or sometimes twice a week. This is fine and expected. However, for the last 2 weeks I have been getting calls from 3 different friends of mine, and my uncle, claiming the same lady has contacted them as well looking for me and telling them I have an unpaid debt. Is this even remotely legal?

Answer:
 Debt collectors can contact third parties to locate you, although they cannot disclose the details of the debt they are trying to collect, nor can they disclose that you even owe money to them.Answer #2: Definitely a FDCPA suit here, there's probably an Ohio statute which is similar but a separate cause of action so double down on that shit and get some easy cash.

I love suing debt collectors. LOVE IT! But I'm in Texas so I can't help. But when people come in with facts like these it makes me downright giggly cause it's easy money and debt collectors are worse than politicians in my personal hierarchy of douchebaggery.

Edit: spelling


Title: [US, AZ] How to deal with "you are going to hell, f*g" preachers at my university? When are students allowed to take legal action against these people?

Question: [removed]

Answer: It isn’t fine morally but there is no legal action you can press against them. The officer gave you the only two options of what you can do. They aren’t going to stop, ignore them and buy a pair of noise canceling headphones. Everyone who’s gone to college has had to listen to them.


Title: Unlimited 4G Cellphone Data Plan throttled down

Question:
I have a local cellphone carrier in IL that offers a Unlimited 4G Data Plan. In the small print it says: "unlimited within reasonable use". Last month I was throttled to 10kb up and down after using 24GB of Data.

I read about AT&T getting suit and lost over the same thing. My phone has no working WiFi so I depend on my Data Plan. What can I do?

Location: ILLINOIS, USA

Answer: 24Gb is not reasonable use.  I mean obviously.


Title: worked an extra hour a day for 3 years but I'm salary- NYC

Question:
I started as a temp working for my job for a few years from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with an hour unpaid lunch. They bought out my contract and I went to salary exempt/non exempt? (I am salary, but if I work over 40 hours I get over time I can never remember which is which) No one ever told me my official hours and I just kept working 8:30-5:30. I have been an official employee for 3 years now and my paycheck and vacation time has always been a little wonky.

I asked my boss about a year in if he could clear up the hours I was supposed to be working. Other people were working 9-5 but I assumed they were a different employee type than me. He said 40 hours and that the 8:30-5:30 was my hours. But every time I would take vacation time the system would automatically put 7 hours when I was working an 8 hour day. He called payroll and fixed it.

Flash forward to a month ago when I took a half day off to go to a doctor's appointment. My old boss retired and is completely out of the picture since February. When they entered in the 4 hours I was taking as vacation time, I actually got overtime because it worked out to over 40 hours. (still not sure how that worked out)

I asked HR how many hours I was supposed to be working and what hours. They said while they can't tell me what hours I'm supposed to be working as my manager approves that. But I'm supposed to be working 35 hours. (most do 9 am to 5 pm with an hour lunch) While I am salary, I can work up to 40 hours with no additional pay. When I work more than 40 hours, I get time and a half. Hopefully this doesn't confuse anyone but, I have been working 45 hours (minus 1 hour lunches that are unpaid) for 3 years when I should have been working 40 hours (minus 1 hours lunches that are unpaid)

My schedule rarely has me working more than 40 hours (45 minus 1 hour lunches that are unpaid), and if it is I do get paid time and a half. But essentially, because my boss told me the wrong times I have put in an extra 780 hours in the past three years that were entirely optional. I understand I am salary, but it just does not seem right. All of the other employees got to pick and choose when they stay later based on need. Since I was misled, I stayed when I would not have.

I spoke to my HR and basically they seem to think that just putting me on a 9-5 schedule is "fixing" the problem. What about the 780 hours of my life that is gone? Every time I bring it up they say they are sorry that happened and then change the subject. What options do I have to get some sort of compensation? I am not looking for a full compensation of each hour. I am positive I would have worked many of those hours anyway. But I am looking for something more than a sorry.

TL;DR: I was misled by my old boss into working an extra hour a day for 3 years. My HR wants to just put me on a regular schedule with no compensation. I am salary, so what options do I have?

Answer: If you were properly classified as exempt based on your job duties and your employer followed the FLSA in terms of paying your salary (i.e. not docking for partial missed days and a few other things) then there is no limit to the number of hours you could be made to work for no additional pay. Lots of salaried exempt people work more than 40 hours a week.


Title: (Florida) Got Fired for negativity and tone of voice after 9 years of working

Question:
Asking for my SO which is sitting next to me. She got fired after 9 years working for a hospital as a surgical first assist. The short story, she was in a employee meeting and the CEO was bragging how much money they made him and talking about how he was going to spend that money. Example was new parking garage, remodel cafeteria, and remodel OR, and adding a chick fil a. CEO was also talking about getting another 100 million dollar grant and spending that on add another OR room. The CEO then asked for suggestions, my SO pipped up and said " I would gladly park at the mall if we could get a cost of living raise which we have not had in 6-8 years" CEO didn't answer and ignored the question, my SO then pointed out that hes ignoring the question as he started to talk about parking. 2 days later written up for rudeness, 1 month later fired for tone of voice with inaccurate quotes which they refused to change in the write up.   These were the only times my SO was written up during the 9 years she was there.
We were wondering if there is anything that be done. Thank you for reading and responding. :) Also we just had our first baby in November and she has been dealing with  post partum depression.

Answer:
 Firing for a negative tone/bad attitude is perfectly legal, absent an employment contract or union agreement. She should file for unemployment. Answer #2: It is highly unlikely that sassing the CEO would be considered a "reasonable accommodation," but had she documented her PPD as a disability and requested accommodations?Answer #3: At will employment means you can get fired for less than this, literally.  As in "Did you watch the Walking Dead last night?"  "No."  "You're fired".Answer #4: Firstly, congrats on the new baby! And I'm sorry this is happening at the same time. I know change (especially this sudden) can be hard and even scary, especially when you've had that consistency for the past 9 years. However, don't let it dampen the joy your new baby brings to your lives! I have a 3 year old boy and I'm loving every second of transforming into Dad mode haha.

Now, simply put, we live in an "At will employment" state (Florida). Meaning our employers have the right to fire us employees whenever they want, for whatever reason they want, at whatever time they want and there is nothing we can do about it.

It is unfortunate but being someone who's been on the receiving end of this shitty law, I can say don't fret! There are so many other good jobs out there that your wife will be much happier in than in her previous position with that dbag of a boss! Also, as someone else pointed out, make sure she files for unemployment asap.

Hope this brought even a tiny bit of consolation to you or your wife. Good luck OP/OP's wife! Take care of the little one!


Title: [Los Angeles CA] I'm worried about my record. Not sure if it's a misdemeanor or infraction. It's been 15 years, is it possible to have it expunged now?

Question:
In February 2000, I had my license suspended for a failure to appear on a fix-it ticket. (Broken headlight - I was a 21 y/o dumbass and never took care of it, and never got the DMV notice that they suspended my license.) That March I was pulled over for expired registration, (21 y/o dumbass, I've cleaned up my act since, I promise!) and the officer informed me my license was suspended.

I resolved my suspension with the court and DMV, then appeared at LA Superior Court, and pleaded guilty to violating section **12500(A) of the California Vehicle Code**: Driving without a valid license. I received 10 days community service and a fine, served and paid.

My Questions:

* Is this a misdemeanor conviction or an infraction?

* Is having this on my record likely to count against me in job searching/criminal background check? None of my previous employers have run a background check, so I don't know how bad this is. My understanding is that most places do them these days, and i want to be prepared as I am now looking for work.

* If this conviction is something that will hurt my job prospects, is it possible I can have it expunged? (I have no record except for this conviction.) How do I go about this? Do I need an attorney, or is this something I can DIY with the right forms?

Thank you very much for any tips you can provide. I made a really dumb move when I was younger, and if at all possible, I'd like to ensure it doesn't come back to haunt the life I've built since.

Answer:
 VC 12500 can be either an infraction or a misdemeanor. To determine which it is, go to the courthouse where you were convicted and see if they can look it up for you and tell you.

A 12500 as a misdemeanor is not the worst thing to have on your record. However, any crime could potentially put on a ding on you.

If you were put on probation, you could request an expungement under PC 1203.4. If it was a misdemeanor with no probation or an infraction you could request an expungement under PC 1203.4a. Once you figure out if this was a misdemeanor or infraction, there is paperwork you can either file for yourself on that or hire a lawyer to do it for you.


Title: High risk pregnancy already have 8 week medical leave, is there anything else I can apply for other than EI? Ontario Canada

Question: I am in the final stages of IVF, I work in a nursing home that is understaffed, ministry of health is present till December because of so many issues and already have 2 staff members on modified work, to boot I work 12 hour shifts on an Alzheimer's and dementia lock down unit  with alot of aggressive residrnts (hit, punch, bite, etc). I have already have had one miscarriage at work  a year and a half ago and do not want my job to put me at risk again after putting so much work into IVF. I have taken a 8 week medical leave to ensure implantation goes smoothly. I went to service Canada today and the employee told me I can have atleast a 15 week medical leave but I'm thinking what do I do after? My worst fear is to go back to work and be hurt causing a miscarriage again. Is there anything I can do?

Answer:
 You can ask for an accommodation so you are not in danger, but if there's no work that can be given to you that does not involve patient care, that may pose an undue hardship for your employer.

Do you have a short-term or long-term disability plan? If not, the reasonable accommodation might be an unpaid leave of absence until you can start your EI maternity benefits.


Title: My daughter and I were involved in an accident this afternoon. I got the worst of it as I tried to steer hard to my right to avoid my daughter getting hit the hardest. But we both ended up with injuries.

Question:
The guy fled, so it was a hit and run. I followed him and got his plate number. He stopped and threaten me with a metal rod and tried to hide his plate but I already had given it to police. I went back in my car because my daughter was crying and called 911 again requesting an ambulance. The guy probably has no insurance that's probably why fled, I'm going to miss a lot of work because basically my right arm is unusable. And since he probably has no insurance I have no one to sue for my medical bills. Or do I?
Here's the most amazing part. I was being put on a stretcher, my daughter was on the stretcher next to me. A cop asked me how is it I was injured the most if my daughters side was the one that got hit. he said I was committing insurance fraud. (Is not even my car, it's a company car) I said "excuse me? And pointed at him and asked for badge number and name. He came running up to me and put his hand on his holster as he was about to pull out his gun. At that point my daughter screamed, don't shoot my daddy. And he, don't you ever point a finger at me. Wanting to avoid any more trauma I stayed quiet and when on to the hospital. WTF was that. How the fuck is that allowed. This happened in Chicago btw

Answer: File a claim with your auto insurance. Pay your deductible like you normally would. They will go after the other driver.


Title: Can I get in trouble for a cashier not ringing up an item?

Question:
So, I attempted to purchase an expensive item ($400) from a big box store in Missouri, and the cashier didn't ring it up correctly. She scanned it, but she must have accidentally voided it without realizing it. The bad part of me totally wants to just keep it, but I also don't want to get into any kind of legal trouble. I also don't want to get the cashier fired by drawing attention to it. Can I be prosecuted for it if I keep the item without going back to pay for it?
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: That would be considered stealing


Title: [Maryland] Pulled over driving alone with a learner's permit after running a red light

Question:
Yes, I know... I should have made a better decision and this is consequence that I must face.

However, I'm here to ask for some legal advice since I can't hire an attorney since I'm a broke student. Last year, I got caught running a red light only with a learner's permit in my hands. Now, I need to appear in court for driving without a license on the highway. A lot has happened since... I'm turning 21 in 5 months and I got my license and have been driving safely for over 3-4 months... However, I'm wondering if I would somehow end up in jail... can anybody help me understand the possible outcomes in this case?

Answer: I don't think you can end up in jail for this unless you got a criminal charge as well as tickets. So you will be paying a lot of money and may lose your license.


Title: Reselling clothes?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >I sell hoodies that i find really cheap

[Is this what you mean by really cheap?](https://np.reddit.com/r/Shoplifting/comments/401bm0/how_do_i_lift_clothes/)

>Would I run into any trouble with the law with my little operation?

At the minimum the IRS wants to see taxes paid.


Title: Business owners ex husband is harassing employees for money from register.

Question:
I currently manage a restaurant and the owners ex husband who has no claim to the business has been coming in and harassing employees to give him money from the cash register. It is disrupting service and stressing out the employees. I’ve asked him to leave on countless occasions and he begins to yell and make a seen. He eventually leaves, but this happens every other day for extended periods of time and is very very very bad for business.

The other employees feel inclined to give him money, because it’s the quickest solution to get him to leave them alone and I guess they have a lower tolerance for his unacceptable behavior and harassment.

The owner (ex wife)has expressed that she doesn’t want him there ever, and he has even yelled at her and threatened her about sabotaging her business on countless occasions. She doesn’t seem like she knows what to do or is emotionally capable of dealing with the situation.

What is my best course of action?

Answer: Do you call the police when he appears to serve him a trespassing notice?


Title: Can I record phone calls that I receive from prison without telling the prisoner calling me? (Re-post)

Question:
I have an acquaintance who is in jail with a high bail that she could not meet. She has been calling me collect and threatening me to pay her bail otherwise she would share with police something that I did which is honestly not a big deal at all or anywhere close to what she did. Everytime she calls collect I accept because she knows that thing about me. The calls start with a recording says that I am accepting a call from prison and that the phone call may be recorded. I have then been secretly recording the calls to show that she is trying to blackmail me. I know I am a 2 party recording state but since the prison has stated at the beginning of every call that it can be recording, am I breaking the law by also recording it too without telling her?

I'm in California, BTW.

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I'm reposting this (and deleted the first one) because most of the answers were not legal and more like something from /r/askreddit. I think the only actual legaladvice answer from was from /u/Brad_Wesley which I appreciate. Please just legal advice this time on my posted question, no suggestions on how to deal with my crazy situation.

Thank you for any help. I just want to have this in my back pocket in case she tries anything.

Answer: The prison is recording the calls.  So they don't need your recordings.  Contact the prison or the police, tell them about the blackmail, and they can get the other recordings of the calls and you never need to mention the (possibly) illegal recordings you made.


Title: [CT] I have an Au Pair through a large well known organization. She just got some very expensive dental surgery for “Free”.

Question:
The Au Pair is very manipulative and self centered. My wife and in-laws are concerned that now here year is is up and she will be moving onto another family we may get stuck with a surprise bill. Would I really have any obligations to pay that bill?
Topic:
Medicine and Malpractice

Answer: Yeah, you're going to need to give some actual details if you want answers. Saying anything in a quotation mark means that there is subtext that exists to the point that the thing being quoted isn't actually that thing. If your wife "loves" you, your doctor "cured" you, or you "graduated" from law school, you've likely got some 'splainin.


Title: [TX] Meth addict 'friend' borrowed $50 from me.

Question:
Hello Reddit,

 I have a friend who actively does drugs. I let him borrow $50 because he couldn't cash his paycheck today because it's labor day. He gave me his paycheck, social security card, and ID. Should I be worried about getting my money back? I also fear that he may break into my house when I'm at work. There's only a 2.5 hour window between the time my wife goes to work and when I get home from work. I really don't want to call the police on him because I've known him forever, but I also really want my money back. Thanks.

TL:DR Drug addict friend is borrowing money from me. He left important stuff as collateral. Don't want my house to get burglarized.

Might be typing errors because I'm on mobile.

Answer:
 Practical advice: Give him his documents back immediately and forget about getting paid back. You are putting yourself and your family in danger. $50 is not worth the risk of holding onto these things. Meth psychosis is a real thing, if you haven't seen it yet you are lucky.

Legal advice: I guess you could sue for $50, but (a) the filing fee will eat it up and (b) he is not collectible anyway.Answer #2: Your $50 is most likely gone. Since you gave it to him, you'd probably have to sue him in small claims to get it back which wont be worth it. Did he endorse the check so you could cash it? If not, how do you think you'll get money for it?

The police are not going to be able to do anything to stop someone you simply think may break into your house. Stop associating with meth addicts.


Title: [FL] Informing spouse's cheater's spouse: anything I need to be aware of?

Question:
Wanting to get an idea for if there's anything I might be overlooking before I proceed.

A couple months ago my wife was pursued by someone at her work, and she reciprocated. Without going into much detail: it didn't lead up to a physical affair, but it was still devastating for us both.

I told the person to stop communicating with my wife, or otherwise I would tell his wife what was going on. Things stopped for a while, but as of recently it's started back up again. I'm planning on sticking to my guns here and informing his spouse, but before I initiate anything I wanted to know what to expect as far as what can legally be brought against me/us.

As far as I can tell, this isn't blackmail, because I'm not extorting anything out of him, and it's also not slander because what I'm sharing is the truth (with evidence to back it up). One thing I am concerned about though (outside potential retaliation on his part) is that it might open my wife up to alienation of affection (she definitely played a part), though there's pretty strong evidence in her favor that she didn't start it and was trying to end it (and that she didn't pull him into this, he pulled her). Outside of that, is there anything else I should expect or be prepared for?

Just a note: not looking for relationship advice here. There's alot more I haven't shared, but we're going to counseling both together and separate and sorting these things out. I'm not concerned with getting anything out of this other than protecting my wife.

TL;DR: What are potential legal/civil repercussions for informing someone that their spouse is cheating against them (after informing the cheater I would if they don't cease), in defense of my own spouse?

Answer:
 I know this is probably gonna be downvoted but I am gonna throw it out there. Not a lawyer, and also not legal advice.

As a married woman, I would want to know if my husband was cheating on me. I don't see what you said as extortion, I see it as an ultimatum. He obviously doesn't care about his spouse. Even if you don't do it personally, send her a letter. I can bet your wife probably isn't the first. She has a right to know, just as you did. You chose to try and work things out with your wife. Maybe his wife won't. But she might already know and might not care. That is the risk you have to take.

But I also agree that maybe you should talk to a divorce lawyer. I understand you didn't tell us everything but happy people don't respond to these types of advances. And the fact that she started talking to him again shows she still isn't happy. And just because you are going to counseling doesn't mean it's gonna fix everything and you two are gonna stay together.Answer #2: I know you are not looking for relationship advice.  However, legal advice and relationship advice are not mutually exclusive.  Nowhere in your post did you mention anything about divorce.

You should speak to a divorce lawyer.  Getting the other person to stop talking to your spouse will not stop your spouse from cheating on you again in the future.  If anything, you want to protect your assets (financial advice).


Title: If I trademark my first name, can I force (for the lack of a better word) sites like Twitter and Instagram to give me my first name as a username...

Question:
For the past two week, I've been talking to a guy that owns **@myfirstname** (not literally obv) on Twitter and Instagram about possibly selling them to me. The accounts associated with the username are not being used to post anything, he's just a lurker.

I offered him a lot of money in exchange for both usernames but he just won't budge, I need them because I am actually trying to build a brand around my first name, and having a short and memorable username is essential. I would respect his decision of not wanting to sell  if he was actually benefiting of owning said username, but he doesn't... he's just holding onto them for absolutely no reason.

At this point I am just fed up, I looked around for other ways of obtaining an already taken username -- the most popular option seems to be trademarking it, then filing a trademark infringement request with the sites in question. This method has worked for a lot of companies apparently, but I can't see it working when you're just a one man team.

That said, I have a couple of questions...

* Is it even possible to trademark your first name? (And no, its not registered, I already checked.)
* Are social media sites legally obligated to transfer the usernames over to me if I own the trademark and file a trademark infringement request with them?

Answer: You can't register your name as a trademark unless it is the name of a business. Even then, you can't just go around taking random account @s. Answer #2: This is such a dick move. You have no idea what the current users current or future plans are for his accounts, for all you know they could have plans for them that have been in the works for years. I have to contend with this crap from time to time with my account  as it’s first name last initial. And it super annoying and frustrating, you have no special right to it, even some celebrities have had to take usernames that don’t match up with their real names. Just deal with it, get creative and find another username that compliments your branding or adjust your branding


Title: Military benefits from deceased father?

Question:
Hello all. My father recently passed away, and because of this, we (myself and my mother) are in a financial rut. I was just wondering--since my father was in the Army for many years--if we could get any sort of benefit, or something similar.

I live in the United States--in New York--and so did my dad. My father was active in the military during the Persian Gulf War, as well as Grenada, but did not go over seas to participate in those wars. He was in the military from 1980-1991, with his highest rank being Sergeant E-5.

Help would be much appreciated! Thank you.
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: I'm very sorry to hear about your father. Generally if he wasn't receiving any benefits at the time of his death (disability payments, medical retirement pay, etc) your family would not be eligible for any further compensation.


Title: My parents are preventing me from getting a vaccine

Question:
I am a 14, almost 15 year old male. My doctor recommended that I get the HPV vaccine. I did some research and realized this is a very important vaccine since the CDC says 80% of people will get this disease in they’re lifetime and less than 6% resulted in serious consequences. My mom was against it from the start and today she told me she convinced my dad to be against it also.

I feel exasperated because they won’t listen to me! Is there ANYTHING I can do?

Thanks,
William

Answer:
 You can get the HPV vaccine when you turn 18. It's recommended that you get it before age 21 if a male so you have plenty of time.

Answer #2: Let me guess -- they think that not getting you vaccinated will stop you from being sexually active.

An inlaw of a friend of mine thought that taking all of her son's condoms (and regularly searching places he might hide them) would stop him from being sexually active with his girlfriend.  \[sarcasm\]You'll never guess what happened next.\[/sarcasm\]Answer #3: In California, you don't need your parent's permission, I think. Possibly also true in NY. Many Planned Parenthood clinics also provide the vaccine.


Title: My girlfriend was sexually assaulted by her housemate. She is here on a recently expired visa. What sort of protections or right to prosecution does she have?

Question:
I am in California. As the title stated, my girlfriend came here legally. her visa expired 2 months ago. she recently woke up to her housemate touching her inappropriately. I have suggested she report the crime but she is hesitant due to her expired visa, worrying about deportation or that she is not allowed police protection. I am wondering what options she or I have to report this crime. Any suggestions from legal or illegal immigrants in similar situations or someone knowledgeable in sexual assault on a person with expired visa would be very much appreciated.

Topic:
Immigration

Answer:
 These are the exact situations that the "U" visas were created to assist with.

The one weakness about the U visa is that it's dependent on the local police chief or sheriff to certify that she has information useful in prosecuting a crime. Some local jurisdictions are more helpful than others in certifying this; especially in sexual assault cases where there may be insufficient evidence to move forward. And some pigheaded LE chiefs in Texas and other places refuse as a matter of policy from signing off any any U visa applications, even for serious felonies.

The police aren't likely to care about her status, and she is certainly eligible for protection. ICE is focused on removing criminals, not victims. But she's always at risk of removal just being here without status; and any interaction raises that risk; however slightly. Answer #2: California cop here. There is no point where I would ask about immigration status. I deal with illegal Mexican immigrants all the time and it has never been an issue. It's not even something i would document if I figured it out without asking.


Title: Online Friend is possibly in danger and isn't helping herself, what can/should I do?

Question:
So, this friend (let's call her Jenny) of mine has unfortunately gotten herself into a relationship with a scary individual (let's call him Ben). Both Jenny and Ben are in their mid-late 20's. They each live separately with their families, but Jenny is working multiple jobs to financially support Ben while he sits around. She eventually discovered that Ben has been hiding a 19-year old girl in his room that his family doesn't know about. Ben says that this girl (let's call her Meg) ran away from home  and he simply HAD to do something to help her as she is a friend in need. He later admitted that he is in love with Meg and wants the three of them to live together. So basically he wants two girlfriends, one of which supports all three of them. Jenny doesn't like it, but this isn't the bigger issue.

Ben also has a criminal record. He told Jenny that he has been in jail before, but it turns out he lied about the reason. A different friend did some research on Ben after hearing that he's been in jail, and discovered that he had attempted armed robbery and got caught.  Apparently he was convicted of 2 separate counts of armed robbery.  You'd think that after seeing this alone she would try to get away ASAP, but she has a pattern of being the enabler in abusive cycles. This is another cycle she is caught in, but this one is incredibly worse than any other I've seen from her.

Now don't get me wrong, Jenny wants OUT despite her tendencies. I've repeatedly told her to talk to the police, tell her family so they're aware and can give her more input, etc. She isn't doing anything to help her current situation. She is reluctant to involve the police because she thinks Ben may do something to her family in retaliation. The family is actually moving out of state sometime mid-November, so she hopes she can just quietly wait it out and then disappear from Ben's radar. That's what, two weeks from now? In the meantime, Ben is getting worse and worse. He isn't going to simply let go of a situation he thinks benefits him so much. Yesterday I was shown a screenshot of a text - it showed Jenny discussing her issues with their situation and Ben demanding money from Jenny, saying "Bitch dnt [sic] have my money tomorrow! I'll show you exactly how serious this will get!" Apparently afterward he also said he will shoot her, but I was only told, not shown, this part of the text. I kept imploring her to call the police and she finally said she would after these texts, but today she has switched back to this mindset of "I cannot call the police, I have to get away."

So here we are. What I want to know is what can I actually do about this to help her, and are there specific steps I am legally obligated to take? I've been told that I'm the only outsider who knows of this situation. However, I am an online friend. She lives in Pennsylvania, and I in Florida. We have never met in person but I've known her many years. I know her first name, I know his full name, I know their city. I have the screenshot of the text and the news article about him. The text message does not show any phone numbers. I have a phone number of Jenny's that I've texted in the past(so she should have my number as well), but am unsure if she still uses this number because we only use chat apps anymore. What can I do?

Answer:
 You can't save someone from themselves.

If you want to help, you need to work with Jenny to figure out what kind of help she wants. Maybe that's just as things are: a safe person to vent to. Maybe that's something more actionable, like contacting a domestic abuse shelter or arranging to move out. Under no circumstances should you try to perform some kind of diving save on Jenny's life: if you intervene and guess wrong, you could well provoke Ben into escalating, or leave Jenny in an even more vulnerable position.


Title: Where can I find company life insurance policy and a "suicide clause"

Question: My company has a life insurance policy that a beneficiary is eligible for 2.5 years salary if I were to die before the age of 70.  The entire form never mentions suicide.  If I were to check out early, I would want to be sure that I'm not screwing everyone when I leave, but I don't know how to go about obtaining this information.  Any thoughts?

Answer:
 > I would want to be sure that I'm not screwing everyone when I leave

Well, you'd definitely be screwing them over by offing yourself.

Don't do it, seek help.Answer #2: I'm certainly not going to offer advice which may embolden you to kill yourself and I hope nobody else does either.  If you are having suicidal thoughts, please get help.


Title: Innocent bystander to a drug bust - Georgia

Question: Hey guys sorry if this is against the rules but this is happening right now. I'm in a hotel and it's kinda shady and the cops came and busted the people next to me. I'm listening through the door and they apparently found weed and a bunch of money and they think they're dealing. They're also searching their car which is parked next to mine. I have nothing to do with this situation but it's kinda scary, do I have anything to worry about? I haven't broken any laws, I have no weed, no drugs of any kind, literally just booked a shady hotel off hotels.com. I just need to stay here and mind my business, right? What if they knock on the door and ask me any questions? I've seen that "never talk to the police" video but I'm afraid if they're like "do you know these people" and I say "I would like to invoke my right to remain silent" bad things will happen. Also, should I move my car? The only reason I would do that is that from what I've overheard in their cop conversation these guys have robbed people before and I don't want my car broken into.

Answer: Lol a bit  nosy are we? You'll be fine, just turn on the tv in your room and order some pizza. Their investigation has zero to do with you.


Title: Expectation damages from Amazon seller that mis-labeled book's condition? [PA]

Question:
I purchased a used book on Amazon for $50 -- it retails for $100 new. The seller (not Amazon) listed the book in "Like new" condition, which Amazon describes as "not marred by notes or folds of any kind." Upon, receipt, I found approximately 35% of the pages covered in highlights and notes, making the book severely less useful than what I expected.

I imagine getting a refund would be no problem given the clear mis-labeling. My question is, could I rightfully demand the seller cover the spread between the $50 I paid and the next cheapest "Like new" book, which on Amazon is $92? I poked around Amazon's Terms & Conditions but could only find a statement that they guarantee the cost of the purchase itself -- not expectation damages.

NB: Just finished first semester of law school, so please excuse this question if it seems ridiculous, uninformed, or ridiculously uninformed. I'm trying to apply contracts class to real life (and kill some free time over winter break). Thank you!

Answer:
 no, you have no damages.  a refund is the best you can hope for.

damages means monetary loss or other loss you incurred as the result of getting the wrong product.  you incurred nothing except maybe the annoyance of not getting the product you thought you were getting.


Title: [Illinois] Living at home, parents trying to evict me question(s)

Question:
So as the title says in living in my parents home and they went to the court house and filed, a suit(?), and I received a 'Summons Forcible Entry and Detainer' from the sheriff.

I looked up the eviction process for illinois and the first step they need to do is that they must give me a formal written notice before going to the court and filing and having the sheriff serve me a summons.

They never did that.

We did sit down and fill out some "house living contract" but my mother filled it out and signed it before I could go over it and agree to it and add conditions that I wanted/expected from them.

She then went over my additions and crossed out most of them and added a few more that she didnt add originally. I went back and compromised as much as I could and signed it. She then went again and crossed out / modified  conditions, I told her to print off a fresh copy since it was all void from the beginning but she refused. Would that/could that be used as an example of a "lease" even though it is invalid since she wouldn't take it seriously?

She straight up told me " If you don't sign this I will be going to court tomorrow and start the eviction process" without being adult about it and being flexible?

EDIT: Since apparently I need to clarify, My terms were along the lines of " tell me to do something ONCE, not 5 times in a 30 minute timeframe. Ex: " you need to mow the lawn." once at 8pm at night, then again at 10pm, then again at 8am in morning while it is thunderstorming". They weren't unreasonable terms. One was "Be polite and civil, don't just DEMAND instant obedience for me to drop whatever I am in the middle of ( job apps, resume tweaking, cover letters, etc).

Answer:
 You live with your parents. You get to dictate nothing. You don't get to add "terms" that you want them to follow. If you don't like it, get your own place to live.
Answer #2: You want to live in your parents' house and also dictate the terms of that arrangement?  Good luck.

How about starting by thanking them for considering allowing you to live there and then bending over backwards to be as little of an inconvenience as you can until you can move out.Answer #3: I'm not going to get into who is or isn't being reasonable. The bottom line is that they've decided they want you out, and unless you have a lease for a specific period, they're going to ultimately win because they own the place, not you.

You need to stop doing resumes and actually find a job, because unless you can unburn your bridges you need some money ASAP.Answer #4: You're 25?!  WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!

You're an adult.  There is no obligation to contract or add terms.  Your parents don't have to allow you to do so.  They don't have to allow you to live there!

Its as simple as that.


Title: I want to move out my parents house but they won't give me my social security card and passport in an attempt to stop me from leaving

Question: Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do legally

Answer:
 How old are you?

You can call the police and ask for them to help you retrieve your possessions. Answer #2: You can get a replacement SS card.  See [here](https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/article/3755/how-do-i-apply-for-a-new-or-replacement-social-security-number-card).

You can report the passport as lost or stolen and get a new one, though I'm not sure that would be the best way to go about replacing it.  See [here](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/after/lost-stolen.html).Answer #3: Not covered by OP,  it he might want to lock down his credit.

Also, a police report is a VERY good thing - documentation for years later when he needs to fight the PA government coming after him for his parents' nursing home bills.Answer #4: If you know your SSN, go the social security office and get a new one.  Then report your passport stolen and get a new one of those.Answer #5: Obtain your own copy of the documents. Answer #6: Contact the police and tell them the situation and require assistance retrieving your stuff. Take anything you may want and assume anything left behind will be found later in the yard on fire. I had a similar issue with my parents. I realise this is probably part of a larger issue and I really do suggest having a friend around that can help


Title: Neighbor's off-leash dog ran up to mine, they fought and my dog drew blood, now he's threatening to call Animal Control [PA]

Question:
This happened just a few minutes ago and I'm still kind of shaken up, so I apologize if I'm not very clear.

My dog is not friendly towards strangers or strange dogs at all; he was abused as a puppy and reacts violently out of fear. Because of this, for his safety and everyone else's, whenever he leaves the house we put him in a muzzle and a bright red vest that says "CAUTION: DO NOT APPROACH". We also try and walk him when the neighborhood is the least busy.

Today I took him up to the park in our neighborhood, which has multiple signs throughout stating that dogs must be leashed at all times. Well, while we were sitting on bench, literally doing nothing, a very large off-leash mastiff started running towards us. He did seem friendly, but when he got close enough my dog lunged at him, and the other dog immediately flipped a switch and became aggressive. He lunged back at my dog and latched onto his throat. I had started screaming at the owner the second I saw the mastiff running toward us, but when I saw him bite my dog (who had a muzzle on an no way to protect himself) I put my foot on its side and started pushing him away with my leg. That was when the owner of the other dog came running (he made no effort to stop him from coming over, despite me yelling that my dog was not friendly and he needed to call him back) and grabbed his dog. He pulled it away and I checked my dog for bites and scratches; he had some blood in his fur around his throat but I couldn't find a wound of any kind, it looked like it might have come from the other dogs mouth. Unfortunately I guess my dog must have landed a hit at some point because the other dog has a large scratch on the top of his head, approx. 3 inches long. It wasn't gushing blood, but it was bright red.

The other owner immediately started screaming at me for kicking his dog (I'm not proud that I had to separate them with my foot but I was not kicking or hitting the dog, I was pushing it) and that that he knew where we lived and would be pursuing every action he could take against me for kicking his dog and my dog for biting his.

I tried to say that my dog has very clear indicators that he shouldn't be approached and that he couldn't have bit the other dog because he had a muzzle on, and that his dog was actually the one to do the biting, and that off-leash dogs were not allowed. He kept screaming over me though, and eventually I just left. I don't know what he means by legal action, what could he do to us? How do I defend myself? No one else was in the park so there were no other witnesses. He's a pretty well known man in our neighborhood, and I'm only 19, so will this be a "he said/she said issue"? I'm worried if that happens, because my dog actually did bite a neighbors dog around 10+ years ago when we first got him, and they filed a complaint somewhere. Will this be brought up as "evidence" against my dog? What can happen to my dog if this man is serious and doesn't let this go? Can he do anything to me because I touched his dog?

I'm so freaked out. Thanks so much for any help!

Answer:
 Call the police non-emergency number and report this incident. Now.

And I wouldn't worry about the guy coming after you, your dog was leashed and muzzled, his dog was off leash - your dog was clearly the victim. He likely yelled at you because its easier to get mad at someone else.


Title: Felony marijuana charge AZ

Question:
Hello legal experts!
I had an unfortunate run in with the police in Coconino County AZ. I ended up with 4 officers in my room (I did not consent to a search but I lived in a dorm so I didn't get a choice) and I was charged with a 4th degree felony (13-3408A1) for possession of narcotics because they found my THC vape pen. Additionally, the officers told me that they would not charge me for the liqour that they found; however, when I received my court summons today, there was a liquor charge for Liqour-to Minor By Licensee (4-244.9) which is a 1st degree misdemeanor. I am confused about this liqour charge because it sounds like they are trying to charge me with providing liqour to a minor, even though I myself am a minor.

I have heard about deferred prosecution and I am really hoping to get a plea deal that includes it but I am unsure how the felony charge will factor into this. This is my first run-in with police so at least I have that going for me.

My legal questions are as follows:
What is up with the liqour charge?
How likely is it that I will be offered deferred prosecution?
If I am not offered deferred prosecution, will I go to jail?
Is there anything that I should know going into my first court date that will help me mitigate the damage?

Thanks in advance!
Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer: Do not DIY. Get an attorney at all cost. A felony will make your life sooo much harder, especially since AZ does not have any way to expunge it from your record. This will follow you all your life.Answer #2: The only answer here is to get an attorney.  Do not talk to anyone but said attorney about this.


Title: My brothers fiancé passed away suddenly and now her family wants to take custody of their son

Question:
Hey LA, first time posting here. (Mobile)

I’m going to try to keep this as short as possible, as it is a complicated situation.

A little back story
 My brother met this girl in high school, and a few years after graduation they reconnected and started dating (B= brother, G= girl from high school). G was a couple months pregnant with another mans baby when they started dating. Biological father was not interested in being a parent.
By the time she gave birth, B wanted to be a part of their lives forever. So he took over the role of dad and helped provide and raise their baby. Marriage and adoption were both in the plan, but as they are both young it wasn’t an immediate priority.

G was found dead in her apartment last Friday from a heart attack at just 24. Now her side of the family are trying to take B’s kid from him. He is now 4. They say that he isn’t the biological father so he doesn’t have any technical legal rights to him. Which is true I guess, but they are not fit to take him.
G’s mom has an extensive history with the law and drugs. She had a strained relationship with G but was a part of her kid’s life. G’s siblings all wanted to take her kid into their custody as well, but none of them have custody of their own children. None of them are fit to take my nephew and care for him.

We have been in contact with a lawyer and he has said that as long as we can contact the biological father and have him give B permission to adopt, it should go fairly smoothly.
Saturday was the funeral and one of G’s siblings told a friend that they were in contact with the bio father. From what they said, bio father is planning to take my nephew into his custody then give G’s mom permission to adopt.
 We don’t know how true this is, but we haven’t heard back from the bio father about anything. So it’s up in the air as of now.

What can we do? We have been a huge part of his life since the day he was born. We babysit 4-5 times a week. But we have no legal rights to him as we are not blood related.

Please, any advice is appreciated.
(MO)

TLDR: my brothers fiancé passed suddenly and now her unfit family wants to take his son away from him because he isn’t the biological father.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 To be totally honest, there are not a lot of good reasons *not* to prioritize marriage and adoption in these situations. A court house marriage is under $100 and takes 30 minutes or less. It would have fixed a lot of these problems and really opened the door to adoption.

The problem here is that the family isn't trying to take B's kid away from him. They're trying to take their daughter's child back. [Missouri law establishes when a father is presumed to be the parent in circumstances when he isn't signing the birth certificate or an acknowledgment of parenthood](https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2011/titlexii/chapter210/section210822/).

There isn't much to do past what the lawyer advised - it's basically a direct adoption from the person who has actual parental rights at this point.Answer #2: The biological father is the one with all the rights. If his plan is to cooperate with the family you'll be hard pressed to do anything different and you'll need a lawyer to even try.


Title: Landlord Passed Away - No Relatives Near

Question:
My landlord passed away. The only living relative that I know of is his nephew that stays in California. I've been in this home for about 4 years now on a month to month verbal agreement. I've talked to people who knew him and they all said he was alone with no family.

What do I do now?

Answer: This would probably be a good time to get free legal advice from a real estate lawyer. From my understanding, ownership of the property will fall to next of kin. If not claimed it will then go into the states possession and be auctioned. Throughout the entire process you should be covered but I'm not sure how the payments would work. I would set up an escrow account and move the rent into there so you can show its at least being paid but you still have access to the funds.


Title: [Minnesota] Airline was 6+ hours late on a departure and 2.5 hours late on the return flight from New York.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: The way I read the policy is that if it's more than 90 minutes late, you're able to cancel for a refund. Since you didn't cancel your flight, it seems like according to policy you aren't entitled to a refund.


Title: [TX] I work for a retail store as a janitor and one employee keeps peeing on the toilet seats.

Question: [removed]

Answer: None besides what you listed. I sympathize, but it's not illegal. You've done everything you can.


Title: Employee threatening to sue, Indiana, USA

Question:
I am a district supervisor that over sees 5 business locations and employes approx 200 people.

I was discussing the job performance of some employee's yesterday with a direct report. We were discussing who needed to improve on what and other things we need in order for the business to become more successful.

Apparently an employee's mother happened to overhear some of my discussion and has now contacted our HR department. This employee is not a minor. The employee is apparently looking to sue (unsure what grounds) but has sighted my apparent conversation with their supervisor as the reason. His mother is claiming I said something along the lines of I am looking to terminate him because he is unable to work certain shifts. Not only did I say nothing of the sort but I also don't really care if he needs or wants that time off, it doesn't really directly impact me.

Do I have any need to be concerned? How do I ensure this all quickly ends? How do I best address any concerns from my company? I am newer with the company so it concerns me more than normal as I have been through this type of stuff before.

Tl;Dr employee upset with half truths overheard through the grapevine. Does he have any grounds to sue? For what?

Answer:
 >Do I have any need to be concerned?

No, not based on what you've said.  Even if you said you'd fire him for being unable to work certain shifts, that would be legal to both say it and do it.

>How do I ensure this all quickly ends?

Nothing on your end as people are allowed several years to sue for employment matters.

>How do I best address any concerns from my company?

If your company is smart, then you've got nothing to worry about because you didn't do anything illegal, and having conversations about work shifts *should* be permissible under your company policy.

That does not guarantee you a job, however, and the company can fire you just because they don't know how to deal with this.  However, legally, you're almost in no danger at all and the company will handle any lawsuit thrown at them, especially one that can be summarily dismissed like this.

I'm assuming the company is not completely backward.


Title: [CANADA] Someone got hurt from using my equipment. I agreed to cover their medical expenses. Can I retract that promise now that I learned something that puts me less at fault?

Question:
Earlier this year, I purchased some sporting equipment for fun. I was trying it out in a public place when a few teenagers from the neighborhood approached me to ask questions. One of them seemed very interested, so I offered to let her try. She was very happy and said yes. There was nothing particularly unsafe about it, but like any other sporting activity had inherent risks. Unfortunately, she got hurt and had to be taken to the hospital (wasn't very serious, but she did require some physio afterwards).

I talked to her parents afterwards and they said that it was because of my negligence that their daughter got hurt. I did not feel like it was my fault, but I didn't want the potential of a lawsuit, so I verbally agreed to cover her medical expenses. Later, her parents sent an email giving me a very reasonable estimate of her expenses and I replied with "sounds good".

Today, I got another email with the expenses. Her parents are asking for 5 times the amount they previously asked for. And they even included loss of their own salary as part of the expenses. I personally feel like this is ridiculous, especially since I have seen her around the neighborhood and she looked fine. Also, another neighbor told me today that the daughter has a history of medical conditions that make it unsuitable for her to do physical activities. If I had known that, I obviously would not have let her try it out! And she was old enough that she should have known better...

From a legal perspective, what would happen if I retracted my promise to pay? If they take this to court, do they have claims? Also, this happened almost a year ago.

Answer:
 Your agreement to cover the medical costs isn't a binding contract unless they promised something in return.

That doesn't mean they can't still sue you.

I'd tell them to pound sand and cut contact. If you're actually sued - as in served with court documents, retain a lawyer. Wouldn't hurt to get a cheap/free consult now either.


Title: Removing (evicting?) my soon to be ex gf from my house.

Question:
So my gf and I live in a house that I own.  Long story short, the relationship is not working and I want her out.  We've lived in the house for 4 months, and she lives with me without any contracts and pays no rent, although we have been splitting utility bills 50/50.  She has all of her mail coming here and has changed her address on her driver's license to my house as well.

So, even though she is not technically a renter, is there an eviction process?  I'm going to ask her to just leave (within a reasonable time frame, say, a month) unless she has some legal right to be the bane of my existence for a greater length of time.

So r/legaladvice , how can I best legally proceed?  My location is upstate NY.  Thank you for your time.

Answer:
 > So, even though she is not technically a renter, is there an eviction process?

Yes, she's a tenant.  She was a tenant the moment you agreed to let her live there.

You have to give her **written** 30 days notice to vacate.  If she doesn't vacate in 30, you file an eviction suit.


Title: My Arkansas Landlord is trying to force me to pay rent on a place the city condemned. She is also giving bad references to potential landlords about me.

Question:
Basically, my landlord is being an asshole.  I was in the place maybe, a month when the water and sewage stopped working and my landlord refused to fix it. Sewage seeped into the yard and over towards neighboring property. They called code enforcement when my landlord refused to fix it saying "she didn't have the money".  The city code enforcement officer came out and knocked on my door and we did a walk through the house. He said it was a) illegally rented as it wasn't zoned to be a house(? he used exact words but I've forgotten them  b) the electric wiring is not up to code and a fire hazard c) the sewage and water needed to fixed d) parts of the roof that I couldn't see where caving in. None of those problems are obviously my fault.

He called another guy that came out later. I think his boss and they looked over the property. About a month later some guy came out and told me I had to vacate as they were condemning the property. They said my landlord had been informed and they wouldn't tell me anything else but that I had to leave the property.  I called my landlord but she never picked up so I sent her pictures of the place with the condemned signs on the door and moved my stuff out.

I obviously stopped paying rent because I can't live in the place but I was current for that month. I requested my deposit back and tried to get another place. I gave her number as she is my first landlord but she is telling my potential landlords that I wrecked the place and that all the problems are my fault.

This morning I got a letter sent to my mom's house (my last officially address) saying she wouldn't be returning my deposit, that I owed HER money for the damage, an list of damages that couldn't possibly be my fault (wiring, sewage, broken pipes, a roof with a whole in it), and a 3 day pay or quit notice for October rent but it isn't even October 1 yet. My lease says rent is due October 1. I told her I would move back in and pay rent when I was legally allowed to live there since the city had condemned it.

She warned me she would file or the eviction and the full amount of the lease term.

My deposit was only $300 so I am not that worried. I just want to be done with this lady.

I drove by the house today and she has removed the condemned notice but when I called the code enforcement guy, he said it didn't matter was and still is approved condemned by the City Board of Directors in Little Rock. He told me that since it was a matter between him and the former (? I wonder if that is right) property owner, he couldn't give me anymore information but suggested avenues to obtain that information that were public,etc. etc.

Can she really sue me for rent on a property that I can't live in? What can I do about her untrue references to my new potential landlords?

I am scared because I know Arkansas is one of those states you can go to jail for not paying rent. I don't want to go to jail. Do I pay or no?

Also, could the city take the property from her?

Answer:
 I'm in this glorious landlord friendly fuck up of a state and I have never heard of anyone going to jail for not paying rent.

She can sue you for non payment of rent. But she will not win if you show up. It is illegal to take rent on a condemned house. Just bring what ever evidence you have of the condemnation. Get the pic on your phone printed out and ask the code guy to make a statement. I would counter sue for your deposit and a cease and desist on the bad mouthing you.Answer #2: I worked on a project on tenants' rights for [Legal Aid of Arkansas](http://www.arlegalservices.org/legalaid) when I was in law school. It was a priority for them then—it may still be now. Couldn't hurt to give them a call.Answer #3: You might search Reddit specifically about Arkansas and landlord issues.  Someone posted a very informative article about how tenants have no rights.  So much so that evictions can be executed without the tenant being allowed to fight.

The article was posted in the last month or so.  I remember being stunned at how little protection tenants have.


Title: Can a landlord demand a tenant remove a black lives matter sign?

Question: In Minnesota.  Sign rests in window.  Not my situation, but wondering about the legality.

Answer:
 Depends on the lease.  Its possible that the lease has terms about what is visible through the windows/what the window treatments are as some HOAs have rules about that.  Its not per se illegal and if the lease addresses what can be in the window its entirely possible it would be a breach of the lease that could result in eviction to ignore the landlord, but that's going to require a review of the lease.Answer #2: It's not illegal, but the lease may say you can't put signs or foil, a/C's in your windows.  These rules are common for rentals so it doesn't make the rentals look less than attractive to potential Tennant's. You should just ask where it states you have to take it down in your lease.  If they don't kindly show you, then say, "well unless it says it in the lease, you can't tell me." And just wait for their next move.  More than likely you'll get a new revision of the lease with the clause in it.  And if you refuse, they'll start down the path of getting you evicted.  How it goes from there really depends on your decisions on what to do.

But this is what I suggest.  Take the sign out of your window and put it in your cars window.  They can't do anything against that, since the vehicle is your private property.


Title: Landlord has locked us out of our apartment

Question:
This is in California.

So we are living in an apartment complex which is undergoing construction and repairs all over the property. When we first moved in (at the beginning of June) we were told that repairs would be happening outside but the work inside our apartment was done for the next year. Then on July 1st, at the very end of the day when the office closed, we received a notice on our door saying that they had discovered dry rot on the exterior walls and that we would have to leave for 21days, starting on July 22nd. The notice said that we would have to find our own temporary housing and we should,"stay with friends and family or get an Airbnb." After much back and forth we were able to get the management company to house us in on of their open apartment. They told us that it would be furnished for us and that we didn't have to worry about bringing all of our items because of the furnishings and that we would be allowed access to our actual apartment after working hours. This was a question that we asked them multiple times to confirm. The day of the move, while we are finishing up our moving, we are told that we are now going to be out of our apartment until the end of August, adding 2 weeks on to our time out. Again we confirm that we will have the ability to access the apartment throughout the time. Around 5, we left to get dinner and when we returned, we realized that we had forgotten some things in the apartment and went to go get them. This is when we discovered that the locks have been changed. The management office is closed for the day and no one is answering our calls. We are planning on going to the office for thing when they open this morning, do they have a right to do this? What should we do?

Answer:
 Kind of tough call on this if it's considered illagal eviction, from what I know this wouldn't be the case as they are providing you an equivalent housing (which by the way they are required to either provide housing or pay for temporary housing in these cases). If you want to you can talk to a local tenant lawyer and see what they say if it counts as illagal eviction.

Now if when the office becomes open and they refuse to allow you access to your belongings, when it's reasonable that they can safely let you, then yeah you'd have a better case of tenant's rights violation.

For now the best solution is to calmly explain that you forgot key items in your apartment and you'd like to retrieve them. After you get what you need then mention that you were told that you'd still have access to your apartment after working hours and if they can give you a key to the new locks.


Title: [UPDATE]: [Mississippi] Moved to a new apartment last month. Old apartment complex is charging us $1000 to replace the entire carpet.

Question:
Don't know if any of y'all would care or not, but I wanted to thank everybody for the advice I received [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/3xioid/mississippi_moved_to_a_new_apartment_last_month/) back in December.

Prior to this experience I had never been involved in any kind of legal dispute, not in the slightest. I had never mailed a certified letter in my life, but I did so per the advice of /u/mega_trex and /u/ntsp00. Having a paper trail showing my work at disputing this put my mind at ease, so that if I ever had to go to court over this I'd at least have that showing that I wasn't brushing them off.

Anyway, the old apartment complex provided pictures of the damage. Turns out, it wasn't a stain that could be shampooed out, but rather pet urine that had soaked underneath the carpet. Looking back I can remember the cat doing that a couple of times when her litter box would become too full (usually if we were out on vacation for a week or so). We had always cleaned up when that had happened, but clearly must have missed an area that the cat favored. So we were in fact in the wrong here - it wasn't just standard carpet damage that could be taken care of with a quick shampoo job. It had damaged the floor beneath it.

However, in the letter I sent them I pointed out that we had paid $1200 over the course of several years (80 total months at $15 per month) which more than covers what they were charging me.

In the end, they offered to zero out the account balance and consider the matter settled, with no party owing the other any money. I'm aware that I could have fought this a bit more and possibly had the carpet charge dropped altogether since I had paid the $1200 pet deposit and the carpet was nearing the end of it's expected life anyways. But it also could have gone in their favor. I can see this situation argued from both party's point of view, and I don't know how a judge would see it. So I accepted their offer to just consider the matter settled and not fight it any further. To me, that deposit was paid over 6 years ago so it's not exactly money that I miss. I'm okay with parting ways with it if it means not having to drag this thing to court.

Again, thank you all for the advice provided in the original post to help me do this correctly and bring up specific points that ultimately led them to settle with us rather than duke it out in front of a judge.

Answer: Thanks for the update.Answer #2: Paging /u/mega_trex and /u/ntsp00 cause Im not sure if username mentions work in self postsAnswer #3: A wonderfully anticlimactic update. Thank you for sharing it with us!


Title: Can I put something like give every cat in town some tuna in my will?

Question:
Some other ideas:

Every dog in town gets a biscuit.

Every homeless man in town gets a free drink.

Would these work?

Answer:
 >Every homeless man in town gets a free drink.

This sounds like you think you can command people to act in a certain way by putting it in your will, you can't, a will is for distributing your estate (you may be able to require certain behavior in order to get the inheritance but that heir is free to say no).  Saying you want to use some of your estate to *buy* every homeless person a drink may also run into technical issues (defining the class and public policy concerns jump to mind) but saying they get it for free isn't a power you have.  The animal ones have the same problems, you can probably *supply* those things via your will but you can't make anyone give them to their pet or random strays.


Title: Can I shoot the wild Coyotes in my area?

Question:
I live in rural Wisconsin and there are many coyotes near me, and I'm beginning to worry for my cats and dogs. They keep coming closer and closer each night and I can't let my cats or dogs out anymore, would I be able to shoot them if they come to close to my house?
Topic:
Intellectual Property

Answer: Depends on your city/county laws and where you legally reside, impossible to answer with what we have


Title: (Georgia, state) My boyfriend is an artist and his wife paid for everything. I'm pregnant and now she filed for divorce. Does her filing based on cheating change things or matter?

Answer: Yes, infidelity can change the outcome of a divorce in Georgia. I'm assuming your boyfriend was cheating on you with his wife.


Title: What Can I Do About A Permanent Reaction to a Med I Was Forced to Take?

Question:
Hi guys, so I'm 19. I live in Omaha, NE. About 5 months ago, I was put in the hospital because of some things I said to my parents, and I was forced to take some pretty serious antipsychotic drugs. Fast forward 5 months, and I am still experiencing a rather adverse reaction to these drugs, known as akathisia. If you were a psychiatrist, you would know what this is, but it is a rather hellish condition in which the sufferer is always in a state of mental, emotional, and physical agitation that is extremely painful and uncomfortable and makes it nearly impossible to get comfortable or enjoy every day life. In short, I was forced to take a medicine (against my will, and my clear statements of refusal, that I resisted as strongly as I could without using physical force) that has now turned my life into a state of suffering unlike any I have experienced before. It is also known that this medical reaction can in some cases be permanent, and therefore, I could be forced to live out the next 60 or so years of my life (theoretically) in a state of psychological agony.

So my thought is, there must be something I can do. Something legally that can bring some justice to those who have wronged me. I am a person, and an adult, and I have rights. I feel that my rights have been snatched from me, and I have been injured on many levels. What can I do here? What can I do to my parents, the hospital, or the pharmaceutical companies that did this to me?

Thanks, please be understanding, and I am not here looking for condescension or people who are here to take sides. I am just trying to find out what my options are.

Thank you.
Topic:
Medicine and Malpractice

Answer:
 It is extremely unlikely that anyone here will be able to help you. You need to consult with an attorney who can hear all the details of your situation. Answer #2: IANAL but am a medical professional.

What I imagine happened is that you were placed under an involuntary 1013 order, due to with suicidal or homicidal ideations (this includes wanting to hurt yourself or somebody else, i.e. Your parents. During this time, all care I assumed under your best interest.

I am very sorry this happened to you and I am sorry you're going through this.

From what I understand a stated side effect isn't easy to take legal action against, although you might be able to have the treatment for the side affect covered.

I'm sorry I can't offer a solution other than the general "consult a lawyer" but I thought maybe explaining what /might/ have happened may help some.


Title: I got hurt on a flight home and I want to know if I have a case against the airline [IL]

Question:
It was just a short flight, not even an hour long. Not long before we landed there was turbulence and it felt like the cabin pressure dropped. I felt a sudden pain in my neck and shoulder, and I turned to my friend on the flight with me to tell her that something was wrong. I thought the pain would've subsided after a while, but it's only gotten worse. I've had to go the the emergency room because I started having muscle spasms. The pain was so bad it started shooting down my arms and back. I couldn't move.

I don't have a history of back pain. I've almost always worked labor intensive jobs, including my current line of work and I've always been careful. I don't want to lose my job, or even worse, injure myself further because of this. Do I have a case against the airline?

Answer:
 The problem you likely have here is that the airline is only responsible if they did something wrong. I don't see anything here that they obviously did wrong that caused your injury.

You can shop this around to personal injury lawyers if you want. If you have a case they will often take it on contingency. Answer #2: > I've had to go the the emergency room because I started having muscle spasms.

OK... Did they tell you what the cause of the pain was, and if it could have been related to anything that happened during the flight?

The next point would be to establish that the airline was negligent.  You have not disclosed anything to indicate negligence.


Title: Landlord says fridge not included on move in day

Question:
Just got an apartment in Los Angeles, CA. The listing showed a fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Nowhere in the listing explicitly stated that any certain appliance wasn’t included. However, on the lease agreement it stated that the stove, washer, dryer, and dishwasher were included.

No one ever told me during the tour, inspection, etc. that the fridge wasn’t included even though it was still in the unit on move in day. They literally just told me it doesn’t come with the unit and now I don’t have anywhere to put my food.

Basically, I saw all of these appliances and assumed they’d all be included (1bed, 1 bath for $2700/month). It didn’t say “fridge not included” anywhere, nor did anyone tell me. Fridge was there in move in day but they are saying they will move it.

Am I just screwed because it was technically stated in the lease? Is including the fridge in the listing then saying nothing about it illegal? Or is this just a shitty thing listing agents do?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: Your lease specified way was included. It didn't include a fridge. This is a great weekend to buy one. They are likely on sale. Or get an ice chest


Title: [NJ, USA] Bought Foreclosed Home - Car on Property

Question:
Hi,
I recently bought a home from a bank.  Nobody seems to know what happened to the previous owners.  The property has a 20' boat and a car on it- but I do not have titles.  I'd like to just get rid of them to a fixer-uper for a quick buck.  I read about bonded titles but honestly its all way over my head.  What are my options to claim ownership of the abandoned vehicles, if any?
The car and boat have been abandoned for about 3 years.
My gut feeling is that the owners have passed away- they were ~70 and heavy smokers.

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Thank you! Responses have prompted some follow-up info...
The bank offered to remove the vehicles but they have no ownership of, or info on them.
The car was unlocked so I checked the glove box but found nothing of use.
I will happily give these things to relatives, but I think they probably would have sold the house if they existed rather than letting it be foreclosed on.
I also still have to ask the neighbors what they know- but that said I still don't know how this info can translate into getting a title.

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Badmonkey put me on the right track and I *think* I found the matching law- which says that I'm SOL

>39:4-56.6. Abandonment of vehicle on private property; removal by owner of property; costs; sale of vehicle.

     1.     No person shall park or leave unattended a vehicle on private property without the consent of the owner or other person in control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency or disablement of the vehicle in which case the owner or operator thereof shall arrange for the expeditious removal of the vehicle. This section shall not apply to manufactured or mobile homes left unattended and for which there exists or existed a rental agreement to occupy a space on the property.

     Subject to the requirements of section 7 of P.L.2007, c.193 (C.56:13-13), the owner or other person in control or possession of the property on which a vehicle is parked or left unattended in violation of this section may remove or hire another person to remove and store the vehicle. It shall be the obligation of the owner of the vehicle to pay the reasonable costs for the removal and for any storage which may result from such removal before he shall be entitled to recover the possession of the vehicle. If the owner of the vehicle refuses to pay such costs or fails to make any claim for the return of the vehicle within 90 days after such removal, the vehicle may be sold at public auction in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2A:44-20 through N.J.S.2A:44-31.

     L.1973, c.137, s.1; amended 1999, c.340, s.10; 2007, c.1993, s.22.

Can anyone tell me if I found it?
TL;DR: The Car has to be publicly auctioned, the boat I can claim after 30 days impounding.

Answer:
 I bought a house as an estate sale and the deceased owner's car was in the garage. I demanded as part of the contract that the car be disposed of. According to my realtor, it was actually a bit of a mess for them to get rid of it.

Try and check if the bank also owned the boat and vehicle or if the paperwork mentions them. If the paperwork says anything about the condition of the property, including anything in/on it, see if that would apply to the stuff. E.g. if it says it will be sold to you free from stuff like that, go back to the bank and demand they take care of getting it removed on their dime.

Finally, the country treasurer's office will have info on the old owners and the bank should too. Maybe there's a contact number for some relatives who may have the vehicle titles and who might be interested in getting them back or letting you keep a percentage in exchange for selling them.


Title: State police showed up to friend's house asking if he knew me

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 This is r/legaladvice not r/helpmegetawaywithmycrime. The police are asking questions because they suspect you are doing illegal things (which you are). Our legal advice will be stop doing illegal things and don't talk to the police without a lawyer present.Answer #2: Sounds like they already have some information on you and your illegal activities.

Now might be a good time to start looking for lawyers, don't say anything to the police without one present.