Title: Being forced to enter army in a different country despite being a dual citizen of both, can anyone offer help? More info in post.

Question: I am currently residing in the United States, and have been for the past 5 years. I have been a legal citizen of the United States since 3 years ago. I am, however a native citizen of Singapore (meaning I was born there). From what I am told, the second I turn 18, I have to be back in Singapore to serve in the army for at least two years, and after that I am able to resume with my life. This means that I will have to stop in the middle of my last year of my highschool career, and college will also be set back at least 3-4 years, maybe more if I am unable to get back into an academic state after a two+ year hiatus. But recovering academically is my personal problem, so that should not be the topic of discussion. The Singaporean government firstly, does not allow dual citizenships, and secondly, they are holding a massive sum of money from my parents as a bond. Now it is understood that if I were to bail the mandatory army service, it would mean that my parents would have to forfeit that money to the government, and I would not be able to enter the country's territory without being arrested and thrown into jail immediately. I am also told that even if I chose to disown my Singaporean citizenship, I would still have to serve in the army? I'm very skeptical about this but I have heard the same from different sources. So now my question is: how can I, as legally as possible, not serve in the army? I do not mind the amount of trouble it takes, nor do I care about my citizenship, the sum of money held in the bond is not a huge problem, and I (family included) are willing to bend a few rules as long as they are within reason. Preferably not any at all, though. Thank you kindly to all who respond with legitimate, accurate answers, have a great day.

Answer:
 It seems like they do allow you to [delay your service](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_service_in_Singapore#Enlistment) until after your education is complete.

I don't know what your options are to try to get out of the service altogether.  You might try /r/singapore for more region specific advice.


Title: [MA] Resolved my eviction status but still getting evicted?

Question:
Hello, so I posted awhile ago about how my landlord sent me an eviction letter because we failed to properly re-certify our housing. (Long story short, I submitted all the correct paperwork before my trip outside the country and upon returning, it turns out that more paperwork was needed and because I wasn't there to respond, they were going to evict me for it. I received multiple letters from a law firm telling me about this eviction status as well.)

Ultimately, I got all that resolved with my landlord and the correct paperwork and everything has been received. The last I spoke with her, everything was on good terms and there was no hint of eviction at all.

Concerning the law firm, the moment I saw those letters, I immediately called them and one of the attorney's told me that I should be all set if everything is resolved by the landlord. He specifically told me that he's going to call and double check and if he doesn't call back, that means that I am in the clear. Never heard back from him so I assumed I was good to go!

Two months later, I receive a court date letter telling me that I have to appear before a judge because of "failure to vacate pursuant to a lawful Notice Terminating Tenancy" and the plaintiff is the same attorney!!

I really do not have the money to afford a lawyer for this case; is there anyone who would be able to give me some advice for this? **Would I be in the clear if I showed up to my court date and just explained my situation?**

Another note is that I do have evidence of the conversation that I had with that attorney because I use this back-up app on my phone that apparently also records calls. After digging through all my call logs, I did find a recording of our exact conversation. I live in the state of Massachusetts; **would it be illegal to use this in court/would I be able to just use my voice and cut out his voice just so I have evidence that I did reach out?**

All in all, thank you for reading and thank you very much for your help!

Answer:
 >I did find a recording of our exact conversation. I live in the state of Massachusetts; **would it be illegal to use this in court/would I be able to just use my voice and cut out his voice just so I have evidence that I did reach out?**

I personally cannot answer other questions in your post, but this one I'm sorry to tell you that Massachusetts is a two-party consent state; Best keep the recording to yourself (or your attorney, should you end up being able to retain representation).

You should still be able to use phone *logs* to prove that they're was a conversation that lasted ____ minutes, but leave the recording out of it.

NAL


Title: HELP! Got sent an inappropriate picture by a MINOR! CT, US

Question:
Okay, so a bit of background

I am a 26 year old female and I'm part of a debate group on facebook. Today I was taking part in an online debate that got a bit heated and some guy told me and another poster that he should send people to rape us... I later got a message from the other poster who turned out to be a 13 year old girl telling me that she was really hurt by what he wrote because she had been raped in the past.

She went on to tell me she thought I was "hot" and this is the rest of the conversation:

Me: Haha, I just do a LOT of sports.

Her: I think your body is amazing

Me: Haha, it takes a lot of work. Enjoy your body now. The older you get the harder it is to stay in shape.

Her: So I've heard

Me: Take it to heart. People used to tell me that all the time. I never believed them.

Her: the only picture I've got of me is abit rude

Me: Haha, what do you mean rude? Like middle finger rude?

Her: no it's... reveling

Me: Oh god, don't send that to anyone. Trust me on this.

Her: ok

Me: Some teenager just got in trouble for child porn for sending pics of herself!

Her: it's not porn

Me: Still though. You don't want those pics out there. Once they're on the internet they are there FOREVER

Her: I could show you

Me: I don't know. I'm kinda old to be getting revealing pics from someone your age. If you take an age appropriate pic though that's cool

AND THEN SHE SENT ME A PICTURE OF HER WITH HER TOP OFF!

I looked away from my screen one second and it was just THERE the next. Wth?

I don't know what to do or what this could mean for me.

Edit: To be clear, when she said "revealing" I thought she meant like, idk, a crop top or something.

Answer:
 Delete it.

Tell the person that it is problematic to send it to people, because it's illegal for her to send it, and for you to receive it.

The picture is inappropriate, but not illegal probably.  So calm down, and carry on.


Title: Can I buy a bolt from the store and then sell it for profit online for a completely different purpose?

Question: Lets say i wanted to buy just a plain bolt or washer in a hardware store because I have found a different purpose that it can be used for without making any physical changes to it at all and want to market it as such and sell it for a profit. Is that legal? In the US.

Answer:
 Yes.  You can do this with bolts, postage stamps, shoes, or animal teeth alike.

Edit:  In some other countries, you can't.  Witness [this poor guy](/r/magicTCG/comments/3igpp5/update_3_how_selling_magic_cards_might_land_me_in/), who bought a Magic card from an online store, turned around and sold it, and now is being fined by a German court because he didn't have the German equivalent of a wholesaler's license.


Title: [IN] - Often work more then 40 hours a week, but cannot report these overtime hours until later.

Question:
Background: This happened to me at a public university in Indiana. I no longer work for the university, but know several who still do, (hourly, not salary) and apparently the university still practices this. The practice seemed to happen across all university departments.

Whenever an employee works more then 40 hours a week, they are told to save the overtime for a "rainy day". This means that any hours worked are not reported until the employee works under 40 hours a week, at which point they can report backlogged overtime hours, until they reach the 40 hour cap again.

I know many who work overtime as a way to take days off. People who want three day weekends will often work 48 hours one week, and 32 the next, but on paper it evens out to 40 hours both weeks.

This seems unethical/illegal to me, and that the employer just wants to avoid paying a 1.5x rate for hours worked over 40. While the policy of banking hours and using them to take days off can be nice for an hourly employee, people end up losing money.

Is this policy of "rainy day" overtime hours legal? I understand that employment is "at-will", and that raising questions about these things also raises red flags. Those I know who still work for the university don't seem to mind the policy, but it has always bothered me, and the issue always seems to come up in conversation, and I would like to have my facts straight.

Thanks!

Answer:
 This is known as "comp time" and is generally only legal for state employees to take in the same pay period, and comp time hours should be given at 1.5x the amount of hours they worked over 40 in a given week.

Very common practice in public universities.


Title: Dog "abandoned" at boarding kennel

Question:
Bellingham, Washington

So I work at a boarding kennel, and there is a dog that is currently staying there that has been there since late July. The original reservation was for two days. It is now the middle of September. We spent the majority of August trying to get in contact with the owners, but they ignored us until just last week when we sent them a final notice that if they did not at least pay a deposit on their bill (which was over $1600 at this point), the dog would be neutered and re-homed (I was prepared to take him). After they got this notice, they left us a message with payment info, but still have not made an effort to talk to us about their situation or give us any estimate for a pick up date. Is there anything we can do? We all feel very bad for the dog. He has been living in the kennel now for almost 2 months with little attention, and even when he is with his owners his life sucks, as he is kenneled outside with no protection from fleas, and is always covered in them (and very bony) when he comes to us. Please let me know if there are any measures we can take. Thank you.

Answer:
 Your kennel should really update its boarding contract with a clause that explains what they do it n this situationAnswer #2: Google your city, county, and state animal abandonment laws, they are very specific to your area.

Where I used to live in California for example boarding kennels couldn't adopt out abandoned dogs, they had to euthanize them.  It's completely different here where the owner has to be provided with a day notice and then the dog can be rehomed.Answer #3: Can't you take him home and foster him until the matter is settled legally?  It would be so much better for the dog.Answer #4: IANAL and don't have any legal advice to offer on this, but just to be clear, is the dog only bony/flea infested when you get him from the owners? As far as I know, there's no law against giving him food, love, medicine, and attention while he lives at your kennel.Answer #5: Well, if they paid keep billing them.


Title: Building a religion [in California]

Question:
It appears the GOP tax bill is going to repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment which I understand to mean it will be directly legal for non-profit organizations, especially churches, to engage in campaigning for political candidates.

Assuming the final version including this provision passes, is signed, and comes into effect, I would like to form a new "Humanist religion". I realize that's a bit of an oxymoron but part of the point would be to satire political lobbying by religious organizations.

My first question is **what is the difference between a generic 501(c)3 and a "religious organization"?**

Activities the religion would sponsor include:

* community meals
* games nights
* philosophy discussions and scientific seminars
* campaigning
* leasing or purchasing a community space (our church)

Using the church for

* above activities
* coffee shop
* beer brewing/sale (after proper licensing, etc)
* maker-space

If I form such an organization is it likely to qualify as a 501c3? Specifically, the IRS page says:
>No part of the net earnings of a section 501(c)(3) organization may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.

But, it seems like basically every non-profit would run afoul of that depending how broadly "benefit" is defined.

Is it legal for me to donate to a non-profit or religious organization that I form dedicated to those pursuits? If yes, can I use my employer's matching program, Benevity, to increase my contribution?

Answer: Aside from the lobbying, that sounds exactly like the pagan church I want to start, except it will be too expensive for me so I’ll probably just make a club.


Title: California Probate

Question:
 Grandma died, then Father died months later. Father wants his share of the inheritance to go to me. Do I have a legal right to his inheritance?
Question:Throwaway account here. Based in California. My grandma died earlier in 2016. She had a will that said all assets will be split evenly among the 4 children. All she had was a house that is worth a good amount of money that was all paid off. Then about 5 months later, my dad died. His final request was that his share of my grandma's assets go to me and my sister, as the estate had not been settled before his death. His brother (my uncle) is handling most of the probate process but I wanted to make sure I have legal standing before I engage him. He and my dad were best friends and he seems to be willing to go along with my father's wishes and I have no reason to believe he would act unethically.

My question is do I have any legal right to my dad's share of the proceeds from my grandmother's estate?

The second issue around this family drama is as follows: My aunts and uncles are in a disagreement about how the proceeds are to be split up. One sibling took care of my grandma for many years and lived in the house and took care of her and kept the property up. He wants more compensation than the others in this probate process. He is also wanting to fix up the property to sell it at a higher value. He is proposing we all sign a Memorandum of Understanding that everyone agree to a certain amount upfront while he takes the risk in fixing up the property and selling it at a higher price. My question is, will probate allow this?

I don't really have any interest in the family drama. I do want my dad's wishes to be carried out and of course the money would be nice. Also, I just want to know if this arraignment my other uncle is proposing is even allowed in the probate process. Thanks for your answers.

Answer:
 First issue, yes.  Your father inherited upon the death of his mother (there is a concept of "simultaneous death" but that doesn't apply here).  His share of his mother's estate should still be distributed to his estate, then distributed based on his wishes after any debts have be satisfied.

I can't speak to the second issue.


Title: [MD] I served on a jury, and now I have some questions about it

Question:
Sorry if this isn't the right place for this.  But I figured people around here would know about this sort of thing.

I served as a juror in a criminal trial.  We returned a verdict of guilty, but I have mixed feelings about it.

For anonymity's sake I won't go into the details, but the charges were fairly minor.  You're not missing out on a murder story or anything.

I think that I understand what the defendant did and why, and I don't think any of the other jurors would have major disagreements with me on that point.  But the law is somewhat vague, and I think it's reasonable to interpret it either way: to include what the defendant did, or not to include it.  If I were a lawyer, I think I could argue either side of the case well.

I feel like we gave the matter a fair deliberation, and that the other jurors listened to my opinions and mostly respected them.  Several other jurors who had been on the fence eventually came around to the guilty verdict, and I was the last holdout for not guilty.  In the end, I would say that the other jurors convinced me that a guilty verdict was *a* reasonable interpretation of the law, even if it was not the *only* reasonable interpretation, and not the one I would have preferred to take.

Some of the jurors I don't think would ever have been swayed from voting guilty.  The only alternative outcome I could have hoped for would have been a hung jury.

I'll admit that it's hard for me to tell whether my judgment is clouded by sympathy for the defendant, who I think was hauled into court over a pretty trivial matter.  The defendant may not be a model citizen, but I think the wrongdoing in question was minor and forgiveable.

**Question #1:** My opinion being what it was, was I wrong to agree to the guilty verdict?  Should I have remained stubborn and hung the jury?

Afterwards, as the jury was being dismissed, the defense attorney (a public defender, I later learned) said something that I didn't quite catch.  It sounded like she was inviting the jurors to talk with the attorneys (from either side) if they wanted to.  (I know I'm allowed to talk with anyone now that the trial is over, but I don't think that's all she was saying.)

**Question #2:** Is that a real thing?  Does she want me to call her up and talk about the case?  If I do, what sort of questions is she going to ask me?

**Question #3:** The sentencing hearing is coming up.  Can I, and should I, attend it and ask the judge to be lenient?  Is the judge going to care what I think, since my only knowledge of the case and the people involved is what I learned in the courtroom?  (For what it's worth, the judge seemed like a pretty reasonable person.)  If I go, what should (and shouldn't) I say?  Can I write a letter (or file a brief or whatever the terminology is) instead, and would that be better or worse?

Answer:
 > I think that I understand what the defendant did and why

Rarely is why (intent) an issue for a minor case.

> If I were a lawyer, I think I could argue either side of the case well.

Thats cause you had trained lawyers spoon feeding it to you. I assure it its more nuance in fact than what you got.

> The only alternative outcome I could have hoped for would have been a hung jury.

Naw, Judge could have answered questions you have or clarified instructions. Hung juries are rare.

> My opinion being what it was, was I wrong to agree to the guilty verdict? Should I have remained stubborn and hung the jury?

Not a legal question. You have  to go by your own soul on that one.

> Question #2: Is that a real thing? Does she want me to call her up and talk about the case? If I do, what sort of questions is she going to ask me?

No. Sometimes they poll jury after, if you want to you can. Learning how/why jurors think can be helpful but honestly no one is thinking about this case right now cept the defendant.

> Question #3: The sentencing hearing is coming up. Can I, and should I, attend it and ask the judge to be lenient?

You can show up. I would advise you not to. Your too invested in all of this. I would move on.


Title: [VIRGINIA] Is ticketbust.com a waste of time and money or worth it?

Question:
I'm from Pennsylvania and got pulled over for speeding in Virginia (86 in a 70). From what I'm reading on this sub, this issue comes up once a week and the advice is to get a lawyer and fight it.

My question is this -

Has anyone used ticketbust.com or anything similar? Does it make more sense than hiring a lawyer? Why would I choose one over the other?

Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 Nobody here can tell if that site will work for you. Also,

>this issue comes up once a week and the advice is to get a lawyer and fight it.

On the contrary: this comes up daily, and the sub usually tells people to stop speeding. If you want to spend money on a lawyer, go for it -- but keep in mind that not every ticket gets dropped, and you could wind up paying for your lawyer AND the ticket AND insurance hikes.


Title: (FL) Was this CPS workers reaction normal? Can I get a different worker?

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 OP I'm really sorry that all these people are bashing on you. That's not right. This subreddit is to give out legal advice to those who believe they have been wronged in a legal way.

I think what people need is the whole picture. I understand from your original post that you believe that your room is unsafe because of all the furniture. And through your comments, you've stated some other things (i.e. Hand me downs, forcing your hair to be a certain way) that your parents are doing to you that you feel are unfair.

It might sound straightforward, but are your parents hitting you or verbally abusing you in any way? Are your parents not providing any food in the house? Is your power off? Are your parents keeping you from school? I just think we need a bigger picture of how your parents are treating you to know if calling CPS was garnered or not.


Title: Bank teller lost my check

Question:
I went to my bank (a credit union) and deposited $60 in cash and about $90 from a check. When I deposited it I remember thinking that it should've shown more in my account, but I pay $87 a month in car insurance and it should've posted that day so I assumed that's why. When I got home I realized my insurance was not pulled from my account and that they had only deposited my cash.

I called the helpline and they said because the bank is closed, they couldn't help me. I was persistent and they looked into that tellers account for the day and said that there was no check deposited or recorded. So they essentially lost my check. What can I do?
Topic:
Insurance

Answer:
 Contact the person who sent the check and have them check their statement. If the check hasn't been withdrawn, then they should stop payment and send you a new check; if it has, then ask them to send you a copy of the cancelled check to take to your bank as proof of deposit.

The teller's receipt from the deposit is also worth reviewing.


Title: Pulled over with safe in car?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: In the Republic of Reddit, possessing an unopened safe is a felony.Answer #2: The sarcastic comments mean: you didn't give a location. Despite being asked several time for same.


Title: [AZ] If a tree falls on a car is anyone at fault?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Is the tree known to be dead/in danger of falling?Answer #2: >If a tree falls on a car is anyone at fault?

Not unless someone sees it fall?


Title: Roommates stole house keys off my key ring that was on my desk in my room and creating a very hostile home.

Question:
I was told to post this here to r/legaladvice from r/needadvice

Last night the police was out at my house twice. I have three roommates. I myself am (31f) they are A (34f), B (34m), C (36m). I am not having so many issues with C as I am with the other two. He is quiet and keeps to himself.

I moved in the upstairs room on June 10th of this year. When I moved in they asked for a thousand up front (paid 2 months up front) and told me rent was 500 per person. I learned later rent is actually 360. So for the last 2 months I had paid the 360. Which is supposed to include everything, even internet. They all have the downstairs basically. There have been various issues, such as none of them have jobs and have to constantly beg to borrow money from who ever, they kept putting off giving me a key to be able to come and go as I please. The house was pretty gross when I first moved in, but after a lot of back and forth it has been cleaned up reasonably. Just, silly roommate differences. A is a very high strung dramatic person, who claims she can't work because of mental and physical issues and has been trying to get disability for the last 3 years I guess. B is a very loud lazy boisterous individual who is constantly making weird passes at me and trying to constantly get hugs... Just, constantly crossing a line to which I have to say something. I typically try to avoid them. Keep to myself. I go to work come home and go to my room and only come out to go outside to smoke or make food or use the restroom etc. I used to have my daughter over all the time when it was brought to my attention that they wished I would let them know in advance when ever I would have my 9 year old shy and well be haved child over. They knew before I moved in I had a child and she was obviously going to be with me a lot. Her dad and I have our own agreement that she can stay with me or him whenever she wants. Anyways, they've asked me since then to keep her visits to the seldom. Whatever I started just going over to her dads or taking her to my boyfriends.

A couple of days ago we all sat down after I got off work and A and B who doesn't ever want us around when the landlord is here... Informed us that the landlord is selling the house and wants us all to sign a 1 year lease. I objected. Informed them that I will be moving into a house I have recently purchased in the next month or so. They knew this was a long time coming. I cannot technically move in until the 21st. They advised that I should sign the lease (no one here currently is on a lease) and that they would include like a sublet clause. I told them I wasn't going to do that because I dont want to be obligated to continue paying for a room i am no longer living in if they cant find someone else to rent. They decided to table this discussion until the lease is actually on the table.

Last night, my boyfriend had came over. He dropped me off some dinner wasnt staying long and waiting on someone to pick him up because he was leaving me his car so I could use it today (labor day) to go do something with my daughter... Since the next few weeks I wont be able to spend too much time with her between working and doing all the stuff to make sure my house is ready to move in and lastly moving.

While my boyfriend was on his phone talking to his ride, I recieved a message from roommate B saying "either come and talk to me or talk to the cops", I responded saying "what?". I walked down stairs and looked out the back door and saw both my roommates out there talking to the police. (I walked out there laughing because I felt it was a ridiculous situation and thankfully the officer thought so too) as roommate B is having some kind of meltdown about me having a dude in my room without talking to them first... (Of course they just had a bunch of people saturday while i was at work and they were still there when I came back home) the officer asks me if I invited my guest over. I said that I had indeed invited him over and he is about to leave here in a bit. The officer informs the two dingbats that it is my right to have company over if I want them to be there. Me and my boyfriend left actually while they were still talking to the police. I had also explained to the police that I am leaving this house in a few weeks and the reason why is because my roommates are always like this... I constantly feel like I am a teenager with the weird rules and just the constant drama. Anyways, my boyfriend and I left and we went to his house to watch a movie and hang out til I was tired and I drove back home and as I was walking up to the back door I could hear things being thrown around upstairs.

I run upstairs to see wtf is going on and lo and behold there is A and B standing in my room with some random dude in there going through ALL of my belongings. I started to freak but thankfully kept my cool and started laughing again. She had gone through my things taking back things she has given me from when I first moved in and had practically nothing at the time. Which I laughed and told her she could have the things back. Then this is the best part... When i moved up here they informed me they had things in the closet by the landing of the stairs. She pulled the "you stole these boxes from downstairs and brought them up here" card or whatever and claimed I stole a hammer and a screw driver... Which to be fair I did use them when I first moved up here to put together a shelf and a table and a desk. I put most of the tools back and I guess over looked them because they were set under neath some stuff. Whatever I guess I stole them. And I guess I stole a wooden ruler (my daughters actually but I can buy another one for 98 cents at walmart) scissors (i know i had them long before moving here but its fucking a pair of scissors) oh I had a lamp she let me use so I didnt have to always use the big bright light in my room, a coat she couldnt fit in any more and asked if I wanted. She attempted to walk off with some clothes that was mine and there was no way she could fit. But while she was doing this I was telling her how I was pretty sure she was breaking a few laws. She demanded my rent money. I asked her if everyones paid their rent yet. She said I knew they wouldn't have rent yet until they got money from where ever. However I needed to give mine over. Something told me not to and so I said that I wasn't going to just hand over the money. But I know have the suspicion that they were turning over my room to find where my money was because they know I have money up here some how. She demanded to look in my suit cases. I told her no. I was not opening them. She threatened to call the police because she was pretty sure that I had her dice and some stuff. I asked her what specific stuff are you talking about and she kept saying dice and stuff. She couldn't tell me what she was looking for but she has a cat and I have a cat and they like to play with shit and we always find dice in weird places around the house. So I continued to tell her she wasnt going to touch my suit cases. For one I have a grand hidden in my suit case in a sock folded up in some clothes. I kept it there for emergency reasons and I wasn't about to have them take my money. Anyways the poluce was called yet again and thank god the same officer came out. He asked what right she has to go through my stuff and etc. She said that she had a feeling I was hiding stuff up in my room. She told the cop she found some weed and a pipe and a grinder in my room. That it was illegal and I should be arrested. He asked her if she wanted to be arrested also. Of course she shut up pretty fast. He told her to stop calling them and to basically grow up. Whatever he scolded her and left even more annoyed at then two then before.

That takes us to today and I apologise that this is so long. I wasnt sure what exactly I should include in all this.

I basically stayed up in my room all day. It was my day off and I had to clean up the mess they caused the night before. Around 11 am I noticed that she had gone and changed the wifi password. I rolled my eyes, knowing that she is trying to get me rialed up and up set. I just used my phones hotspot when I needed to whatever... Just me and my cat hung out all day chillen with no issues. My boyfriend came by to pick up a few things that i wanted him to... He got the suit case with my cash since I do work tomorrow and don't know if I can trust that they wont go into my stuff again while I am at work. When my boyfriend pulled up I was looking for my keys. I remember walking in last night and setting my purse (which she wanted to get into also) down on my desk when I got back and I had my keys out in my hand to unlock the door incase it was locked. Well... I searched my room for my keys. Could not find them. I opened up the stairs and on the first step is my lanyard so i go down there and pick them up and see that my house keys off my key ring. She legit stole my keys and fucking stole the house key. I pretty much narly lost it and asked for my keys back and told them that they were going about this the wrong way. They claim they are allowed to take my keys because they arent preventing me access from the house.

What the actual fuck do I do? I am worried that I go into work and they remove all my belongings out of my room, and not allow me access to where I reside and have been paying my share of bills. Can anyone tell me what the hell I do. I am nervous that the cops arent going to do anything since i am pretty sure this is a civil matter. I wish I had paid attention to all this last night but after working all day and being up all night dealing with their over reactions (officer agreed they were beong dramtic and over reacting on everything) like idk how to go about this can anyone help me and give me any kind of advice. The 21at cant come soon enough

Answer:
 **TL;DR**:  OPs roommates are assholes, and tossed her room and took her house key, and did other minor stuff. They also called the cops on OP & her boyfriend twice, but the cops were cool.  She will be moving out shortly, but currently is current on rent.  What now.

Move anything valuable out now.

If they do not give you the keys back, demand a refund on the rent through the end of your rental cycle (proportionate) because that would be considered an illegal eviction.Answer #2: Honestly, I'd also move your cat out temporarily. I wouldn't put it past them to do something or to try to let them outside "accidentally".Answer #3: If you come home and are locked out and your shit is outside call the cops, it's a self help eviction they can get you let back inside.  Beyond that its civil matter.


Title: [IA]Friend got punched in the face, can she press charges?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: She can file a police and the police or DA can press charges. She cannot press charges. She can sue civilly for her damages.


Title: Unintentional manslaughter in Tennessee

Question: Last night, my friend struck and killed a pedestrian who had stepped out of their vehicle in the middle of the highway. He was under the legal limit, not texting or anything else negligent. It was just dark and rainy and he did not see them. Everything I’m finding for Tennessee law talks about negligent situations like drunk driving. Could this be taken down to a misdemeanor or is that just wishful thinking?

Answer:
 When someone’s dead, you’re past the realm of asking strangers for legal advice on the Internet.

It’s criminal defense attorney time. Answer #2: Stop posting details about the case online since you almost certainly only know what your friend told you. This will protect both of you.


Title: Help me draft up (or find) a CA penal code 1385 motion to dismiss?

Question: DELETED. Fuck you all I'll do it myself. Yeah pay the lawyer $300 for an illegal ticket. What a waste of life.

Answer:
 There's generally no motion practice in traffic court.  It's an infraction, not a criminal matter.  Just request a trial date and go present your argument.  Making the judge deal with unnecessary motions is not going to save anyone time and money.  Nor will it impress the judge or help you in any way.Answer #2: Maybe because you dont have a clue what you are doing. You need an attorney if you are going to go this route.

It's 1538.5 PC. That's why you can't find it.  That's why you need a lawyer. Getting the section right is the easiest part.


Title: (UK) - I went to a casino pissed and withdrew too much dosh. Can I get it refunded on the basis that a I had consumed too much alcohol?

Question:
Some facts:

- I had to ask them to increase my withdrawal limit twice
- I was incredibly pissed, I'm surprised security let me in
- I've never spent that much there before
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 . . . NoAnswer #2: That's pretty much their entire business model. Why do you think drinks are free on the gaming floor if you're playing?

Would you have been obliged to return all the money if you had won in the casino that night?

It's a shady practice, and in the US they can be held responsible for serving alcohol to a clearly intoxicated person, and the pit boss would likely escort a clearly intoxicated individual from the gaming floor. But you're not going to be able to make a claim after the fact that you made a poor choice because you were drunk. Of course you did - you were in a casino.


Title: (Ohio) Leaving a unregistered Car on a business parking lot

Question: I have a car that is currently registered, but I am thinking of  getting a new car. I really want to keep my current car, I have no space to put it anywhere at my house. My boss told me I could leave at the parking lot at work.The parking lot is owned by my boss, but everybody can drive on it (It is a restaurant parking lot). I know that keeping it on a public place is illegal, but I have no idea about business parking lot.

Answer:
 If you have permission, there is nothing illegal about this. It may be a 'public place', but it is still a private parking lot...the police aren't going to come and tow it away.

But what is the point of keeping an unregistered car around? You can't legally drive it on a road, and you are going to have to go through a huge paperwork mess if you ever do want to drive it. Unless the car is really 'special' just sell it. Otherwise, you will likely forget about it and it will just rust away.


Title: Speed trap ticket in friends car.

Question: A speeding ticket was issued to my buddy’s parents house in texas. I’m in portland oregon, friend lives in bellingham washington, car is registered in texas. i know speeding tickets follow drivers not cars, but i wasn’t pulled over. so there’s no proof of driver. what’s the legality behind not paying and contesting? for anybody involved (me, friend, friends parents)?

Answer:
 If no driver is noted, it goes on the owner of the car. The owner of the car can dispute it and say it was actually so-and-so and have proof. Ideally, in situations like this, the actually driver would step up and admit that they were driving. Then the ticket would transfer.

Generally speaking, if the owner can't show proof of another driver, the ticket is on them.


Title: CA, received a ticket for a traffic infraction, my eye color as listed on the ticket is wrong. Options?

Question:
As stated in the title, I received a ticket for a traffic infraction.

I have blue eyes and my license says I have blue eyes, but the ticket says I have brown eyes.  Otherwise all the info on the ticket is correct.  Is there any way that I can use this error to have the case dismissed?

Answer:
 Hehe noAnswer #2: No.Answer #3: Ah, the ol' eye-color defense.

No.


Title: Just got suspended from work, what happens now?

Question: A little background info, I am a part of seasonal management at a fast food joint. I got suspended for taking a soda or two every now and for giving my employees left over food that's going to be thrown away anyways. (It's their policy but it's a stupid policy). My boss apparently knew about this for weeks and didn't do anything about it. He grabbed me and took me into a room to be interrogated. I told the interrogators the truth an I now owe the company everthing I admitted to which comes out to about $350. They said if I pay them back, I won't be prosecuted, but I guess I did commit "theft" for taking the soda. Will this be on my permanent record? Do I have to list this when applying for new jobs?

Answer:
 > got suspended for taking a soda or two every now

So you stole?

>giving my employees left over food that's going to be thrown away anyways.

So you knowingly decided to violate company policy?

>Will this be on my permanent record? Do I have to list this when applying for new jobs?

If you are convicted, then yes it would likely show up on your criminal record in some form.

If you are not convicted criminally, it will likely only be known to people who reference check with your last company if they decide to disclose you were fired for intentionally violating company policy and stealing. Since that is true, they can say that without much fear of you successfully suing them.

If asked, you will have to list any criminal convictions when applying for jobs and you will have to list being fired from this job if you are required to list all jobs and why you left.

I would count this a win if you are not convicted criminally. Especially due to the fact you were in management, stealing and otherwise abusing your position is something that is normally likely to see you reported to the police.


Title: **hypothetical** how to get away with murder

Question:
Obviously, the act of hiring a person for murder is illegal . Person A says to person B, I want " John Smith" dead. So then person B kills John Smith. In this scenario I can clearly see how Person A is  guilty of the death of John Smith.

My hypothetical is : what if we involved a number of "hitman middlemen"? These "middlemen"  are people hired to deal between Person A and "THE hitman" . So my question is: Could you reach a certain number of "middlemen " , where in a court a law , the defense could argue successfully that "Person A" is technically not guilty ?

Answer:
 [Conspiracy](http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&sqi=2&ved=0CHYQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fas.org%2Fsgp%2Fcrs%2Fmisc%2FR41223.pdf&ei=J8obU96XMZfjoAS0-YGYDw&usg=AFQjCNF0MXqlK4C4yhg9lbU7xZoJTUPi9A&sig2=iN9a_eeZoL12CJG5VBQ93g&bvm=bv.62578216,d.cGU) for all parties!

(**.pdf warning, but a nice overview if you are looking for a broader understanding of that 'conspiracy' means** )Answer #2: No.


Title: Repairman left door wide open, $3,100+ in electronics stolen.

Question:
I live in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. The robbery occurred a week ago today.

My roommates and I moved into a house in Dinkytown in early September. After one too many a chilly night in our new place, we found out our heater was busted. We notified our landlord, who informed us that he'd get a repairman on the job. He supplied us with space heaters but it was a week before any real work started on the heater.

The repairman our landlord hired worked on our heater for about for days. Each day, the repairman would start his work before my roommates and I left for the day, and would finish before we came back. For the first three days, we came home to find our door locked and everything in order. On the fourth and final day, my roommates and I discovered our backdoor was ajar, and almost $3,200 worth of electronics (a laptop and several game consoles, all of which have some form of our financial information on them) was stolen.

We immediately called the police and filed a report, but so far no leads have turned up. When we notified our landlord of the situation, who in turn put us in contact with the heater repair company. We itemized everything that was stolen along with its value and sent the list to the owner of the company. The owner seemed pretty agreeable and willing to work with us at first, but changed his tune when he found out his insurance wouldn't cover our losses. When we contacted him today, he told us that he had a "guy" out at pawn shops, looking for replacements. Neither my roommates nor I had ever agreed to this arrangement; we'd rather he reimburse us monetarily, but he seems resistant to it. We managed to set up a meeting with him tomorrow to get this fiasco settled.

So here's where I turn to you guys. Neither my roommates nor I are educated in what our rights are in this situation. What are the avenues we can pursue here, and what, if any, legal means of recourse do we have?

Answer: You'll probably have to take them to small claims. They are surely provably negligent and already have accepted some fault. Answer #2: Did the police investigate if the repairman stole the electronics?Answer #3: What about renter's insurance? I take it you don't have that?Answer #4: Be sure to name your landlord in anything you file regarding this. The repairman was there at his request, not yours [directly].


Title: Commonwealth of Kentucky. Are children afforded the right of innocent until proven guilty?

Question:
Having a discussion with a lawyer earlier today who stated vehemently that children are not afforded the right of innocent until proven guilty.

For instance, if a child is accused of sexual harassment that child may be removed from his home and school and forced away from his family solely on the word of the accuser without any evidence to the truth of the situation.

In all of my reading the American Convention on Human Rights affords the same innocent until proven guilty to children as it does to adults.

Can someone please let me know if this has changed?

Answer:
 Yes, children are innocent until proven guilty, but that is a thing for criminal trial and similar punishment. CPS issues like you are talking about do not need to follow the same standard as a criminal trial. Depending on the action, they can follow several different standards, all of them lower than what would be required at trial, because the actions they result in are lower than a criminal trial. There does need to be evidence, but a witness making the accusation is some evidence. Whether that evidence and the investigation is enough to meet the standard depends on the case.

Basically, yes they are innocent till proven guilty, but that is for something different and doesn't apply to what you are thinking of.


Title: Friend's mom just threatened to kill him

Question: [deleted]

Answer: He should call the police.


Title: Can I sue my dentist

Question:
I was born with an overbite, my top teeth go over my bottom teeth, and when I was around 12-13 I got a retainer in to fix it. This was a retainer that I wore all day, everyday for a year, every time I wanted to take a bite out of something I had to take it off, eat, then put it back on. I even lost my set once because I forgot it at a restaurant when I took it off to eat and my parents had to pay for a new one (don’t even want to guess how much it cost). The retainer did its job and fixed my overbite, and my dentist gave me a night retainer to wear so that it doesn’t come back.

Well now I’m 19, and over the past year or so I started to notice my overbite is starting to come back, which I wasn’t happy about considering i’ve been following the doctor’s orders wearing my retainer and take excellent care of my teeth. I have yet to talk to my dentist but he’s been my dentist my entire life and one thing i’ve learned about him is he is money hungry as a dentist can get, so I have a feeling if I mention it he’ll just pitch me a “fix” that’ll cost me multiple thousands of dollars, for something my parents already payed thousands of dollars for.

My question is, if it came down to it, would I be able to sue him, maybe a case of misrepresentation because I did everything he told me to do yet no results like the ones promised, for either my money back or for him to fix it. I understand it’s not life threatening but I went through hell for a full year at the expense of my parents hard earned money and would hate to see my doctor get away with it.

Answer:
 > The retainer did its job and fixed my overbite, and my dentist gave me a night retainer to wear so that it doesn’t come back

The retainer did its job. Seeing as the dentist can't predict exactly how your jaw will develop 5 years down the road, it is reasonable that the night retainer delayed the return of your overbite for years.

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> My question is, if it came down to it, would I be able to sue him, maybe a case of misrepresentation because I did everything he told me to do yet no results like the ones promised

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Your overbite was gone for 5 years and you don't think that is results?

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>  I have yet to talk to my dentist but he’s been my dentist my entire life and one thing i’ve learned about him is he is money hungry as a dentist can get

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You mean that he expects to be paid for services rendered? Shocking.

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> My question is, if it came down to it, would I be able to sue him

Not successfully imho.Answer #2: Technically anyone can sue anyone but you don’t have any significant damages in order to sue.


Title: I got a speeding ticket last night, but the cop messed up bad. (Oklahoma)

Question: I was driving home on a turnpike last night and I was going over the speed limit. I happened to get pulled over, but here's the thing. The cop wrote the ticket for the completely wrong person. ID number, name, birth date, etc. Someone I've never met. The only thing he got right on the ticket is the type of car and license plate. Do I pay the ticket or act like it never happened?

Answer: I'm sure they would be happy to issue you a corrected ticket if you point this out to them


Title: Pennsylvania | Father hired someone to mulch our backyard. He dumped the old mulch into our pool. Police arrived and said the man is mentally handicapped with a criminal record, but it's our word versus his.

Question:
Hi,

Title says most of it, but my father saw an advertisement on the side of the road (I know) for a mulching service and hired a man for $250 to mulch our backyard.

My father and mother were inside during this, but when they came outside they saw all the mulch was [dumped into our pool](https://i.imgur.com/6YN4GB5.jpg) and the water was pitch black. Father was furious and called the police who did a background check on the mulch man and told us he has aspergers. The man started claiming that my father stole his tools, which did not happen.

I looked up the man's name and saw that he spray painted swastikas and other obsceneties on small businesses, cut power lines, and stole license plates at a nearby town in 2014. He was charged with criminal mischief and theft and was released on a $15,000 bail.

My mother is hesitant to pursue legal action because the police officer said it's our word versus his. We don't have any direct evidence that he threw the mulch in our pool aside from the photo. She's also afraid that the man will be out to harm us/our property because of his history and unstableness.

I'm not totally sure how to precede and wasn't present for any of this. Repairing the pool would require us to drain it, remove the mulch, replace the ruined siding, and refill the water which will cost thousands of dollars and takes months to do.

Would appreciate any help with this!

Answer:
 Being an Aspie doesn't make him any more or less likely to be a dick.

>My mother is hesitant to pursue legal action because the police officer said it's our word versus his.

Your word is more credible, given what he's out for and whatever gibberish explanation he offers for how the mulch you hired him to spread wound up in your pool. That wouldn't have been an okay thing for him to do even if you had stolen his tools, the car they were in and tamagotchi in the back seat that is now on the brink of starvation.

> She's also afraid that the man will be out to harm us/our property because of his history and unstableness.

That's less of a concern if the cops breach him and throw him back in jail.

It doesn't sound like you're getting the money you'll need to set your pool right, but consider suing him for it anyway. If he's convicted of an offence, your jurisdiction may have a victims of crime fund you can draw on for help.

Answer #2: You can sue the man for the monetary damages he has caused you.

But if you do that and he has no way to pay you when/if you win, then you need to take into account the fact that you can't get blood from a stone.


Title: Classmate is spreading nude photos of my taken when I was drunk — help!!!

Question:
Hi guys. I’m 19 and I got to a small university where everyone knows each other.

I met this guy at a party last Friday and we exchanged numbers and hit it off very well.

I ended up getting drunk on Wed night, which is a lil out of character for me but hey I’m so with finals so....

While I was intoxicated and unable to consent, I texted him nude photos of myself including some very intimate ones.

To my horror he has since started referring to me as a slur and he has been passing my pictures around without me permission.

It’s true I didn’t “ask for permission” to send them and he didn’t even ask me for them but I was drunk and unable to consent to the photographs being taken. And I also never gave consent for him to share these photos with anyone else whatsoever.

I’m still pissed that he’s passing around these photos and now I’m getting a reputation around school that I don’t deserve.

My question is at this point am I better off going to campus police (as suggested by my schools counseling center) or the regular police where I live (who might have more legal powers, maybe)?

Or should I get a private attorney before proceeding at all?

My father is actually an attorney himself but due to the extreme nature of this case I don’t want to unnecessarily disturb him over something like this and honestly looking for some legal advice before I have to call home and beg for him to help me. It’s embarrassing enough to have to tell him that naked photos of his daughter are being spread around campus. :/

Please help? My location is Connecticut USA.

Answer:
 > I was drunk and unable to consent to the photographs being taken.

Who took the photos of you?


Title: Can Witnesses pseudo-refuse to testify by claiming forgetfulness?

Question:
The accused can generally refuse testimony under his fifth amendment privilege, while witnesses may only incur the fifth amendment under specific circumstances.

Can witnesses circumvent this and pseudo-refuse to testify by claiming they do not remember?

Answer: They can try.   But by the time a case goes to court the witnesses have generally been questioned or deposed at least once so there is a pretty good idea of what their testimony should be and a record to impeach it with if and when they deny knowledge of the incident or otherwise give false testimony.


Title: How can I protect my boyfriend?

Question: My situation is pretty fucked but let me try to explain as openly as possible. My boyfriend and I got a pretty bad fight last night. He lost control and hit me. Left me with black eye and bruises on my arm. We were drinking wine as we were cooking dinner, so our argument got out of control because we were both intoxicated. In the middle of the night, I ran out after he fell asleep. I discovered that he hid my bag where I had my car and house keys. So, I decided to go to my mom's place by taxi and get my spare car key and drive home in the morning. I didn't know I had a black eye until my mom noticed it. I hid the relationship from my mom for two years because my boyfriend is married and is older than me. (he's stuck in an unhappy marriage but starting divorce process. It's a whole another issue that I won't discuss in this post). When I arrived at my mom's place, I  was a crying emotional mess and told her everything. At the time, I wasn't thinking rationally and spoke without thinking. My mom was extremely angry. By the next day, she found out all of my boyfriend's information and now is threatening to "put him in jail" for hitting me. I am not leaving my boyfriend. We're deeply in love with each other. I do not want any harm to him. I have no idea what my mom is planning on doing. I'm paranoid she'd go to the police. She dug up the internet about his job, his siblings, wife, pretty much everything. I never went to the police or reported this incident yesterday. Can my mom even report him without me consenting to report him? I already forgave him. I agree he should not have hit me, but I also made him extremely angry. I am not saying what he did is right but what is done is done and I forgave him. All I can do now is to protect him from getting into trouble with the law. He doesn't have any criminal record, and if my mom reports him, it can seriously ruin his life. He can lose his job, and family (siblings and kids). What can I do to protect my boyfriend from going to jail?

Answer:
 Why would you want to protect a man who would hit you? It wasn't your fault this time, and it won't be your fault next time - and there will be a next time if you stay with him.  You need to focus on protecting yourself, not someone who is willing to hurt you.

Your mother can report the assault to the police, just as anyone can report a crime they witness or are told about by someone who was there.  She's trying to look out for you and protect you. You can refuse to cooperate with any investigation, but you can't prevent an investigation or prosecution from happening if police and prosecutors find the is sufficient evidence to proceed.

I'm sorry this happened to you.  Nobody deserves to be hurt like that.  It was not your fault, but you need to be realistic about the potential for this happening again. Answer #2: Yes she can report that to the police. If they ask to speak to you, keep in mind that providing them false information is illegal. You can choose not to talk to them, you cannot clear things up because any statements you made would either incriminate him or be lies.


Title: Academic penalty for a legal absence in NY

Question:
Last Friday I was absent from high school on account of me being sick. I had a note from my parents, which I brought in on the following Monday as per school policy. In one of my classes a teacher assigned an online activity. I never knew of the assignment as I wasn't in school that day, but when I went in early the following Monday so that I could stop by all my classes for makeup work, she informed me that I received a zero. I completed the activity that night anyways, and stopped by her class again to he next morning to let her know. She told me that I should have contacted her the day I was sick and completed the homework. I believed this was truly unfair, and spoke to my guidance counselor. My guidance counselor agreed that this was ridiculous, and refered me to the main office. The secretaries were unable to find the school homework policy, and referred me to the school principal, who I didn't have time to speak to. What I don't understand is that if this was a legal school abscense, how is it legal to penalize me for my illness?
Tl;dr I missed a day of school and my teacher didn't allow me any time for makeup work for homework assigned the day I missed and due the day I returned.

Answer: This is a school policy, not a legal issue.  Keep taking to the administrators and if they won't help call the superintendents office and thereafter your school board member.  Realistically they can set an absurd homework makeup policy without violating any law.


Title: Ex’s lawyer stating I’m defaulted on payments. I have proof she has lied to her attorney. How to proceed?

Question:
State is UT

I’m writing this for my husband as he does not use reddit. Him and his ex wife divorced about 5ish years ago. In lieu of alimony, he agreed to pay $X00/month (being vague about specifics, not sure if she uses this site) for a total of $X0,000.

Yesterday he received a verified email from her attorney (we called the office to make sure it’s not fake) stating he has not made all of the payments and they now want to add another $X0,000 to the agreement. My husband almost caved and sign the letter to just deal with it and be done. There were 2 months he was a couple days late on the payments in 5 years, so he figured she was just being vindictive.

However, he just read the letter more closely, and she is claiming 5 payments this year, 1 last year, and 7 the year before. My husband saves all his receipts for the deposits and can easily prove what she has told her lawyer is wrong, and he has actually paid a substantial amount more to her than she is claiming.

Before we spend money on an attorney, is there anything that can be done? Can he call her attorney and show him his proof of his payments? Can he write a letter himself stating he has proof? Is this something he could represent himself about in court showing proof that she is lying?
Topic:
Contracts

Answer: Sure. Send proof that he made payments. If they still want to go forward, get a lawyer at that point.


Title: Facing felony theft charges. I'm in college and have a job. Will I lose it all?

Question:
The crime-
Shoplifting at a department store in Alabama. I was with my boyfriend, items in my purse. While getting booked my boyfriend told me to shift the blame to him. So I write a statement saying he told me to steal (about $950 in all) or he would kick me out. I regret it, but I am 20 year old female being treated terribly. I suffer with anxiety so it was a full on anxiety attack. Anyways. I get bailed out later and meet with my public defender..

I don't know what I'm doing, I work minimum wage at a hospital.

My public defender tells me he is going to get me into a local thing called The Second Chance Program. Where I have monthly court date, weekly drug tests, and as long as I do well my case will be dismissed at the end of the program (6 months). I have the chance to do this because I am a first time offender. He says he will contact me when there is an opening.

Fast forward to now, which is 11 months later. No call. I get a letter from his office saying to call him asap because he got notification I am convicted of a felony by a jury or something and need to set up an appeal. What is going on????

Can anyone help? I am in Respiratory Therapy school and have a great job. I have a future ahead of me where I can save lives. I don't care how much money I have to pay. I will pay $400 every month for 10 years if it means I can still go to school and have a job. I don't want my future ruined.

What do I do?

Answer: You have a lawyer who has all the details and who has asked you to call him. You should call him. No one here will be able to give you any information more accurate than him.


Title: Am I legally obligated to repay the money I earned for writing an article if the editor claims it's plagiarized?

Question:
I am a freelance journalist and creative writer.  I wrote an article for an editor, and she claims that it has been plagiarized four days after payment.  Even though she pays upon acceptance, she wants her money back.

Five plagiarism checkers say that my article has 0% plagarism.

Am I legally obligated to repay her?

Thank you.

Answer: What does your contract say? Unless it says otherwise, I'd tell her to pound sand. Clients try all sorts of shit to get out of paying.


Title: July 4th Alcohol Ticket

Question: On July 4th at Belmar Beach NJ I was given a $150 ticket for having a bag of beer on the beach ( 18-2.7s Liqour on the beach). I am 21, I didn’t have my liscence but gave the cop my information. Will this go on my personal record? If so I would like to fight it. Otherwise I’ll pay the fine happily. Thank you for helping !

Answer: The fact that you got a fine on the spot implies that it's just a civil infraction, what does it say on the ticket?


Title: Can someone link a domain to another website without permission?

Question:
Just saw the following post on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/bizwuv/just_wanted_to_wank/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

I wonder if people can get sued for doing that?

Which country's laws would apply to set example if the owner would live in another country than the university?

Answer:
 Yes, this is just like a hyperlink.
It would need to cause damages to be relevant for a court.Answer #2: Yes.  This is just like any other link on the web.Answer #3: This is like time travelling to different subreddits.

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*fun*Answer #4: well it would depend on the country and the relationship it has with your country.  Like, if the person were in Brazil (just an example,) why would brazilian authorities care or spend time and money or resources chasing this?  it affects no one there whatsoever.Answer #5: Is this related to the website some conspiracy theorists believe that if you type Illuminati.com, with the word illuminati backwards you'd be redirected to a official government website?


Title: Dad forgot to inform me I have jury duty in two days. I am a student but taking time off to do an internship. Can I get out of it in time? (Live in New Hampshire but summoned in New York)

Question: Like I said, I am not taking classes but I am still a college student and I am doing an internship at school in our film department. Note I have not permanently moved to New Hampshire, but I am a NYS resident in name only. I will permanently move somewhere after I graduate college next year. My dad said he'd go down to the courthouse tomorrow and try to talk to someone to get me excused but he legitimately forgot to tell me about this. Am I going to get out of this or will I need to make an improptu trip to New York?

Answer: Call the courthouse and ask.  Some states allow you to reschedule (once) if you can't make the assigned dates.


Title: Excessive Force at my son's school (San Antonio, TX)

Question:
Background: My 11 year old son has been in the special education program for 2 years under an I.E.P. for ADHD. This is his second year at this school, and the first with this particular teacher (she's a new hire). My son no longer needs the I.E.P. but the school doesn't want to let him out of the program.

My son gets frustrated occasionally and will throw fits when he becomes overwhelmed by the frustration. He has gotten a lot more self-control recently so his previous teachers have never had complaints. This is the first teacher I have ever had an issue with.

This year, a week ago, my son came home with a note from his teacher that said he had become agitated and "punched" a desk. They have no proof of this, nor was any damage done to his hands suggesting he had punched anything. My son says he smacked his hand down on the desk, but in the eyes of the admin, it's his word against the teacher's, and you can guess who they believe.

During this altercation, the teacher and her assistant physically restrained my son by grabbing his wrists and pinning him to his desk. He was left with bruising on one wrist, and a laceration on his other wrist from assistant's finger nails. I took pictures.

I then emailed a complaint to the Northside Independent School district's administration, explaining what had happened. Fast forward to today and his teacher refused to release my son from school until I came to pick him up. He began crying and I could hear him when she called me to tell me to come get him. I went to the school, and she and the principal cornered me in her classroom and tried to confront me about my complaint to admin. I told them I would not talk to them about it, grabbed my son, and left. I called the admin after that to have my son transferred to another school and they said they would call me back. I have no received a call.

According to a website that talks about Texas laws corporal punishment and the use of restraints are legal in the state of Texas unless the parent opts out of it by writing a letter to admin every year. http://statelaws.findlaw.com/texas-law/texas-corporal-punishment-in-public-schools-laws.html

My question is... is the bruising and nail cuts covered by Texas law? I am worried about sending him to another school in the same district because I feel my complaint that I files would cause other teachers to hold it against him because I rocked the boat. I am also worried that they may try to say I was the one who caused the bruising and cuts. I have emailed a lawyer, and I'm contemplating making a police report, but I'm not sure I even have a valid complaint since corporal punishment is legal in Texas.

I also want to add that the official restraint report says he was "punching the wall" while he teacher told my husband directly that he was punching a desk. So their story is not adding up.

Advice?

Answer:
 IANAL but I am a school psychologist. This is what I would recommend:
- email/contact I’m writing your district’s SPED director.
-request that you would like to discuss placement; state he is not safe in his current placement and he is unable to access the curriculum.
-request his 3 year evaluation be conducted now (put this in writing)
-any disciplinary action save documentation from
-do not pick him up from school unless he’s sick or suspended (after 10 days suspended they need to hold a manifestation hearing to discuss placement- many schools try to avoid this but just asking the parent to pick up the student.)


Title: Stupid question: If I don't sign the credit card slip is it illegal for me to be charged?

Question:
I paid for a pizza online, and the pizza was over 40 minutes, so PizzaPizza is supposed to give it to me free. The delivery guy was incredibly rude (long story) but normally I wouldn't care so much and just pay for the pizza. But basically I told him I didn't want to pay and he drove away, I didn't even see the slip but I see on my statement that I've been charged.

I know this is a silly issue, not a big deal, but I would like to know!

Answer:
 If it was illegal to charge without a signature, it would sort of destroy online commerce.

There are also plenty of brick and mortar businesses that do credit card charges without signatures, especially when under a certain amount.Answer #2: Not illegal, but without you signing it would be just more evidence for you to fight a fraudulent charge, which this wasn't. Especially online, you probably agreed to pay when you submit the order (in the fine print). Your best bet is to call management in the morning and ask for a refund. Answer #3: No, it's not illegal.  In order to charge you, they need some evidence that you agreed to the charge.  That is why many places ask for signatures.  However, your online order also counts as evidence.


Title: A woman ran a red light and hit my pregnant wife, our insurance is really dragging their feet. What can I do?

Question: [New Jersey] My wife was on her way to work and a woman ran a red light.  There were witnesses at the scene and the other driver admitted to being in the wrong.  My wife had to go to the hospital to get checked out and also have an ultrasound to check the baby (everything came back okay).  We contacted our insurance (Geico) and they told us that all they do is collect her statement, collect the police report, and then have the other woman's insurance handle the rest since it was her fault.  We asked them about a rental car, because in our policy we are supposed to get one.  We were told that we need to "file a claim and pay the deductible to be able to use the rental car portion of the policy" and "even if at a later date you are proven to be not at fault you are not guaranteed any of your deductible back."  So we tried to get the insurance information about the other driver (my wife didn't get it on the scene because she went to the hospital) and we were told we have to wait for the police report which "probably wont be done until next week because of the holiday".  We have a 10 month old son and another on the way, I'm currently laid off, we just can't afford to get our own rental or pay the $1000 deductible.  Please, is there anything we can do to at the least get a rental and make sure that we aren't taken advantage of in this situation?

Answer:
 GEICO sucks when it comes to taking care of their own customers.

Your only way to get a rental is through the other drivers insurance company.  Who told you the report won't be ready until next week?  Was it GEICO?  I would call the police department that responded.  They should be able to get you the info.  You may need to show up in person and show id to prove you have a reason to get the info.


Title: RI- Is it legal to apply to one college without saying I went to another?

Question:
So, uh, yeah. I dropped out of college because it was costing too much money. They've still got my transcript because I owe them money, which I can't afford to pay. I only went for a few months. Should i/can I even apply to another (cheaper) college now that I've got more money and just not tell them I went to the first college?

(Sorry if this is the wrong subreddit I've never used this site but a friend recommended it when I couldn't find our online)

Answer:
 You can. It is likely considered lying on an application and will get you expelled or denied. IIRC the application says to list all colleges attended. Not all colleges you want to report. Answer #2: There are also conditions on some federal and state grants/financial aid/scholarships that limit the number of years they can be used and GPA/SAP requirements. If the time at the first school caused you to lose any eligibility and you hid it from the second school, any money they gave could be considered a fraudulent eligibility and be subject to recoupment. Answer #3: Schools also have a database they can search to see where you have used FA awards. In other words, not a good idea to omit it.

I was in your situation in late 2011 from a school I attended 5 years previously. I had to suck it up and pay the school before I could enroll at my new school. It sucks but depending on your degree could be worth it.


Title: Ticketed for expired CA registration license tags that were in my glovebox

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Tickets are often computerized, or have carbon copies and there's some hell to pay for trying to undo a ticket.Answer #2: You violated the law, so the ticket was warranted. Answer #3: You violated the law. The officer was correct in ticketing you. Whether he can undo a written ticket or not is irrelevant Answer #4: Even paper cites are audited and tracked. When I was working I had to write a memo and get the watch commander to sign off on a voided cite. It’s was a huge pain in the ass.


Title: [Texas] I just got fired from Little Ceasers for taking a class at a community college

Question: [deleted]

Answer: There's no money to be had out of this situation.  Try applying for unemployment while you look for a new job.  Good luck with school!


Title: [Iowa, US] Apparently I'm going to be sued, but am I actually liable?

Question:
I recently sold a bunch of my old Nintendo DS and Game Boy games on Craigslist. The guy who finally bought them paid me $100 for all of them, when the sum of my asking price for each of them separately was $120.

The next day, I got an email from him asking for a $20 refund because one of the games, Pokemon Emerald, has a dead internal battery and cannot process "clock-based events". The game, however, still keeps save file data and thus is completely playable. I've gotten that message upon starting the game since I bought it used in 2008, and I've been able to progress in it since then.

I emailed him back telling him I essentially gave the game to him for free, as the price he paid me was already $20 off. He responded with a long rant and says that he is going to sue me for false advertising and negligence.

I responded with this: http://imgur.com/a/pSq8B , a guide on how to replace that battery, and he said he was still going to sue me unless I paid for the materials and replaced it myself.

I think it should be fairly obvious that the warranty on a 10-year-old video game is expired and that he was purchasing it as-is. It was not my intention to cheat anyone, and I would never attempt to sell a game that didn't work or didn't save at full price. I do not want to give him a refund for more than the game is worth after he already ripped me off.

Am I really liable in this situation?

Answer: Unless you warrantied the game the purchase was as-is and you should ignore this guy.


Title: [AZ] I need to break my lease, I live next to my harraser.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Your complex is correct, they have no obligation to help you.


Title: Charged with the lowest misdemeanor for harassment - Sentenced to 1 year of probation. Any advice on how to overcome this obstacle?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You just serve your probation and move on. Shit happens. You may be asked about it when applying for a job or grad school.

Try to get it expunged if it qualifies, in the time frame you are allowed to attempt to do so.


Title: (New Zealand) Dad is using the property to hold my mom hostage financially.

Question:
Some background information, my parents bought our current house together back in 2005 with a deposit of 60k. The house value was 220k (it is now risen to around 400k since then). During the two years from 2005-2007 after the house was bought, my parents paid a total of 20K into the mortgage.
In 2007, two years after we bought the house my parents divorced and My dad ran away overseas and I guess you can say he’s out of the picture. (Even though he still attempts to contact me).  After the divorce my dad dumped the rest of the mortgage on to my mom alone to pay for the rest of the house (this includes the other house related fees over the years too) while he still holds the title to half of the property.

My mom has consulted a lawyer about this problem in the past and it was explained that due to the difficult nature of this case a serving fee to hire a lawyer to deliver overseas to him is an option. But this isn’t guaranteed that he will even sign the papers and agree to the court hearings. I’ve mentioned this issue many times when he attempts to contact me and every time he would just literally laugh like it’s a joke and try to change the topic.

For the past 11 years my family felt powerless dealing with my dad and great injustice in this situation as a whole. At one point he even used the fact he owns half of the property as an excuse to breech a protection order placed against him by my mom after he was verbally assaulting my grandparents.

So I ask this subreddit on behalf of my mom is there anything we could do from here? All advices are much appreciated, as we’ve stressed enough for so long.

Please Note: all prices in this post are marked in NZD (New Zealand Dollar).

Answer:
 The property is considered as co-ownership and if one party wants to sell them the other party is obliged to make an offer or to accept the sale. You will need a solicitor to assist and the cost could be up to 5k.
Just had a friend go through this in oz.Answer #2: Why didn't your mother force the sale as part of the divorce or property settlement? Are they tenants in common or joint tenants on the title?


Title: [AL] Employer has not paid over a week since my scheduled last pay date. Just got off the phone and he says my commission will no be what I was expecting because I, "wasted his time" during my stay at the 100% commission auto sales job. Refusing to pay until tomorrow.

Question: I left the company on 6/20/15, last pay date was scheduled for 7/1/15. I'm freaking out. He said word for word on the phone, "I've got your money but it won't be what you were expecting." Is this not stealing?

Answer:
 Do you have documentation of your sales and the commission owed?

Commission is considered income and you can file a report for unpaid wages with your state Department of Labor. You should call them tomorrow.


Title: Planning on abandoning my mother at 18, What steps should I take to do so?

Question:
Idealistically I’m looking to be able to walk away and start fresh at 18, I want to know if there’s anything that she can do to stop me from leaving the state or claiming my belongings as her’s. I don’t know where I want to go, but my mother refuses to take me to a psychiatrist or physiologist, about my constant stress and depression, she has verbally abused me for months on end, kicked me out of the house for a week over my sexuality, verbally abused me over legal fees. The list goes on. I’m not looking to get her arrested for any of the above, I’m only trying to express that this isn’t a case of a teen being fed up with their parent. I just need to get away from this, and start fresh, being honest that’s my only goal in life for the next year because it’s been really hard going forward with the prospect of having to live in the same house as her for more than another 355 days. I don’t care about where I stay, or anything like that, I just need to be able to get out without her being able to have LE bring me back. I’m in NJ.

Sorry for the shitty formatting, I’m feeling pretty bad and I’m on mobile.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 Make sure you have all forms of identification available to you -- passport, social security, driver's license/state ID, birth certificate -- anything like that. Identify your local authorities (once you turn 18) that you're not actually a missing person, you just don't wish to be found. As far as what you might need legally to just up-and-leave, that's about it.

I'd consider reporting to CPS or your local equivalent, 355 days is a long time to be left in that environment. Most states have programs for teens to get assistance -- for example, if the state removes you from your parent's custody, you can often times qualify for Pell Grants by virtue of being a ward of the state. You won't qualify for emancipation, but you very well could receive social services out of the gate.


Title: (Utah) My boss has been sexually harassing and touching me at work and I have video evidence, what do I do now??

Question:
Utah

Hi Reddit,

I have worked at my place of employment for a couple years now. It's a very small office, 13 employees, it is my boss's own company. My boss started rubbing my back and touching my chest and hair about a month ago. It's gotten steadily worse and worse to the point where I decided to put a camera in my office. Well, last week I got him on tape coming into my office, shutting the blinds, locking the door behind him, then he sexually assaulted me. He pulled me out of my chair and squeezed my butt and thighs and I tried and tried to push him away but he kept coming back-- trying to kiss me and trying to hug me and rub my back. The whole thing lasted about 5 minutes and I recorded all of it on my iPad so I have the video with me.

Reddit, I'm scared to go to work. I called in sick today so I wouldn't have to go and my boss called me and told me to come in tomorrow or he would fire me. I can't lose my job though, how will I survive? It is my only source of income and I have little savings.

What do I do??? How can I make this stop?? He is a very powerful man in the community, and in the local church. He is married. He has kids my age. There are 2 ex-employees that I talked to and both said the same thing happened to them when they worked here.

Help me please :(

Answer:
 First, save copies of the video online and on your own media.

Then contact an employment attorney, and after receiving the attorney's advice, call the police on your boss for sexual assault.  This was a crime, and he needs to be arrested and charged and punished.  Your attorney will help.  The attorney will also file a complaint with the EEOC and will file a lawsuit on your behalf for sexual harassment.
Answer #2: I'm not a lawyer, but I just want to say BACK UP THAT VIDEO! SAVE A COPY EVERYWHERE. locally, and online (dropbox, Google Drive,  onedrive, etc.)! It may seem like overkill, but this is serious! Answer #3: Not a lawyer, but a software engineer.

Observe the 3-2-1 rule for back-ups. Three copies, two different mediums, one copy off-site. Leave a thumb drive with the video on it at a relative's, put it on your Google Drive or equivalent, etc.Answer #4: Backup the video everywhere you can, file police report for sexual assault, file for unemployment and look for new job.Answer #5: Save the video in multiple locations. Get a lawyer and go to the police and file a report. In the meantime you should be looking for other jobs.


Title: Possible Sexual Harassment?

Question:
I Live in New York State and am currently 16 years old.

I'd first like to say that this is my first post and visit on this subreddit. The reason I'm writing this post is to see if I could have a possible lawsuit on my hand. So to start this off I work in a restaurant ( this is my first job ) and this one specific cook decided to play a joke on one of the other cooks but unfortunately I was caught in the crossfire but ultimately was the center of the joke. So basically one day I was in the freezer and this female cook approached me and says "Do you think ___ is cute because he thinks your really pretty but is too scared to tell you" and I said "who are you talking about" I then walked out the freezer and seen the guy she was talking about and he said "Nah, I aint say that" and I said nothing and proceeded to brush it off as I assumed it was a joke. Then like sometime later maybe a couple days I walk back into the kitchen because a customers take out order was coming out the oven and another cook (male) says to me " You thinking about ___ he is a cool guy not that bad looking either" that made me feel uncomfortable but I decided to not look his way and Ignored him. I come in the kitchen again and the same cook says to ____ "Hey there goes your Baby Mama, stop being scared and just ask her for her number" meanwhile ___ is Just saying "Chill bro Chill" I ignore that again don't say anything and brush it off. For like a month the situation hasn't been brought up so I thought they let it go, my gut was telling me that this was some big joke. Then a couple days ago the female cook from the freezer approaches me again and asks me " Do you have a boyfriend" and I say no she then says" Well, ___ like you and thinks you're pretty so imma give you his number because he is too much of a pussy to tell you" I say " Is this some sort of joke" she says " No I swear it's not a joke" I say "Are you sure... I feel like this is some joke" she says " It's not a joke, forreal ask anyone" she then walks away. To clarify I never liked this dude, didn't even know who he was before the incident. I told my friends the situation and said " This is either forreal or they are big jerks and playing a joke on me" turns out it was the latter. So I texted him and said " Hey so someone gave me your number" and he says " I think it was * he says name of girl* I then say "were you cool with her giving me your number I can delete it if you want" he then says " I wasn't cool with her giving you my number she was just playing around but it's whatever" I never responded because I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable that they would put me in this position especially since the cook had told people to lie if I asked  if it was a joke and she got a lot people in on the joke. Also to add I just started working there and I am very shy at work and I dont talk to anyone, to protect myself from crap like this, but apparently that doesnt work. The next day the Manager found out about it and told her that " It wasn't nice what she did" and "she either had to apologize or never bring the situation up again" she pulled me a side and said " I am sorry for doing what I did, I took it too far and never should of gave you the phone number " I told her " I figured it was a joke, but that's messed up what you did too me I dont talk to anyone, I bother no one" she just looked at me with a blank face and I walked away. later on the manager approached and Said "Just wanted to tell you what they did wasn't okay and told her it wasn't nice and she either needed to apologize or never bring it up again and when I said that she said how do I apologize" I said "you know they had me looking stupid, and its messed up that this happened to me when I bother no one" he said " yeah I know that's why they did it because you are shy I told her that she didn't even know you and you didnt do anything to her but the situation is whatever" He then left and that was the end of that. Also some side notes one of the servers quit because she felt uncomfortable in the workplace. I just want to know If I could possibly sue for sexual harassment. A counselor told me I could but I feel like it's not possible, like its not a good enough of a case. Thank you for to anyone who reads this posts or gives any advice I really appreciate it!

Answer: Sexual harassment requires you bring it up to management and give them a chance to correct it.  It seems as if your management has done nothing wrong, so no.Answer #2: I don't think there is a case. Sexual harassment should be sexual in nature and clearly unwanted.


Title: Neighbors getting petty revenge? Pasco County FL

Question:
So my neighbors let their dogs bark all day, for hours on end. So I decided to leave them a friendly note saying so. To which he comes into his backyard and screams "fuck you, I hope you like dubstep" and now he plays his bass incredibly loud. I have no clue of telling if its over the DB limit, but it shakes my house, and live right behind him. How can I justify calling the police? If he is still within the legal times and noise, am I shit out of luck?

On the bright side the dogs dont bark anymore, but its just been replaces with annoying and loud bass
Topic:
Douche

Answer:
 IANAL but I have been to Pasco "meth head" county.

You don't need to justify calling the police.  Call them.  If they can't do anything they'll tell you.  Pretty good odds the people are renting that property.  You can track down the owner and call them about the issue.  Property appraisers website should give you the owners name.Answer #2: You can call in a noise complaint but yes if they are within the legal limits you may not be able to prevent it.


Title: Can i press charges for her going through my phone?

Question: I was sleep and my girlfriend went through my phone. She found nothing in there but sent messages to other people. She also read conversations I had with my family about her. Needless to say im splitting up with her but I want to make sure there is some type of punishment for this. Can i press charges in Pennsylvania for her doing this?

Answer: No, this isn't something the police would pursue.  Break up with her, secure your phone better, and move on.


Title: Silver Bar Scam

Question:
—California—
My father placed an order he saw in the newspaper with for silver bars. He gave all his info and completed the order for $590. He was happy to tell everyone and when I heard about it I investigated further and found out this company is basically scamming its customers. Within 1 hour of the transaction, I had my father call the bank and cancel the pending transaction. The CSR told us there was no pending transaction. We were confused but elated, so we asked how can we stop this company from charging his visa.  CSR suggested we cancel the card and get a new one issued with a new number. We did exactly that. 14 days later, a package from was received. My dad stored it aside never opened to this day waiting for the company to ask for it back. Forward, 2 weeks later my father finds out that company pushed the transaction through the bank but with...get this, my mother's visa card. How is the world did they get mother's visa when it was never given to them by either my mom or dad. Dad was confused as was my mother. He again calls the bank and disputes the charge. The are investigating. They also suggested that my mother cancels her existing card and get a new one to prevent this from happening. Forward a month later, We find out the charges are pushed through because that company provided documents with my mother's visa # and not my father's. So we are still in the process of disputing it first thing Monday as the bank's dispute coordinator is not available on the weekend.

I have a feeling that it will come down to he said she said. I mean, how can we prove that my father only gave his number. This company never had access to mother's number placing an unauthorized charge with her card. Anyone have any ideas the best way to proceed? Does anyone have any idea how this company got my mother's visa #?

There is one fact that was interesting to me. In this company's claim to my father's bank, they state the following "This order was placed over a recorded line with a live operator." If my bank heard this "recorded line" they would know immediately that my father nor my mother DID NOT authorize my mother's visa card. The only visa card number given to over the conversation would be my father's canceled card. Any thoughts/ interpretations on this matter would be appreciated.

Answer: Please cross post this in r/scams. It's a new one to me, but someone over there might have an idea.Answer #2: He can cancel the credit card all he wants but he still owes the money, unless he returns the bars pursuant to federated mint return policy (if there is one)


Title: I live with one roommate in a no-pets apartment. She now has 3 cats and I want to move because of it. Can I be held liable for the penalty fines if I tell my landlord about the cats when I move out?

Question:
As the title says, I live in a two-bedroom student apartment. Our leasing company doesn't allow pets, but my roommate has one cat that was certified as an emotional support animal, so she's legally allowed to have it.

However, she's brought in two more cats in the last month and that, combined with general slobbiness, has pushed me over the edge and I need to move out. I have a dander sensitivity, my boyfriend is heavily allergic, and the general dirtiness of the apartment is hard for me to keep up on cleaning by myself with two people contributing to the mess.

The apartment complex will charge us (the contract doesn't specify whether the individual owner of the animal or just the occupants in general will be charged) a LOT of money (and the amount grows each day that the animals are there/have been there) per animal if they are found. There are monthly inspections, so I know they will be found eventually.

I don't want to be held liable for the fines, because I know that she won't pay it (I've come to realize that she doesn't pay fines) and if we are both liable, that entire amount falls on me even if they aren't my cats. If I move out and the apartment is inspected (for deposit purposes, or anything) and the cats are found, will I be responsible for paying it? Would this change if I were to tell them that the reason I am moving out is because of the illicit cats?

We live in Texas. Thanks for any advice y'all can give!

Answer: Have you talked to management so they can force your roommate to move the extra cats out?


Title: Owner was yelling "why don't you just find a fucking new job?" harassment? Ontario

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >When he yelled and swore at me infront of everyone, he actually met all definitions of harassment.

According to what definition?

*Edit for your Edit*

>highly employable 13 years of solid employment, always quitting for better opportunities.

Um, if you are always quitting jobs, that doesn't make you look like a good employee....just saying.


Title: Active duty husband is ignoring me. Can he prevent the divorce from going through? TX

Question:
I have been separated from my husband for several years. We don't share any property and have no children. He is stationed at Ft. Bliss and is living with his girlfriend and their child. Two years ago he told me he was filing for divorce but then never did. I am ready to move on but now he won't answer my phone calls. I filed for divorce in TX and am having him served. My guess is that he will ignore me and not sign the final decree of divorce. I've read that I can't settle for a default divorce because he is active duty. But he is stateside and not deployed. What can I do?

EDIT:  Thanks for your replies.  I was beginning to wonder if he was avoiding the situation because of the BAH.  I stopped getting any money 2 years ago when we first talked about the divorce.  I do have an ID card, but it is expired.  I am living in MA and doing this from another state makes the process slower.  I hired a process server who is experienced with serving docs on Ft. Bliss.  Once the papers are served I will be contacting his commanding officers.

Answer:
 Absolutely notify his command. They will be very interested to know that he's married and has a girlfriend and a child with that girlfriend. Adultery is against the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) and he can receive up to a dishonorable discharge, loss of security clearance, be arrested and jailed for up to a year. Adultery is extremely serious in the military and will absolutely have an impact on his career.

Answer #2: Contact his command. If you know what unit he is stationed with you can usually Google it a get a duty office or Ombudsman phone number. They usually don't like it when they get these types of calls and fix the problem.

Since you are technically still a dependent you should be able to contact the base legal office and talk to them.

If the command won't do anything or you can't find the number to his command, you can also call the Base CO's office. They hate it even more when this stuff happens. If they get involved you can bet the command will.


Title: Potential landlord promising repairs prior to move in. What can I do to protect myself when I sign the lease?

Question:
My 2 roommates and I are going to sign a 1-year lease to rent a duplex in a couple of days. When we toured the home, the landlord promised several repairs would be done prior to us moving in (replacing carpet in certain rooms, painting cabinets in kitchen, repairing some damaged floors, etc.)

I'm wondering if I should get anything in writing when we sign the lease to help protect us and ensure the repairs are completed. Can I bring a separate agreement for us all to sign in addition to the lease guaranteeing these repairs? Would such an agreement protect us if the repairs are not completed when we move in? Can anyone point me in the direction of a sample document I could use to base my own document off?

We are located in the United States. Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 I’m not a lawyer but I have had this situation happen to me before and got some advice from a lawyer friend.

On the date of signing the lease make sure to view the unit and mention if any repairs were not made. If not, you should be able to hand write a provision in the lease that states something along the lines of :

“XY and Z will be fix/replaced in the unit by (landlords name) prior to the move-in date of xx/xx/xxxx. Failure to do so will void lease agreement.”

And make sure it is signed by yourself and the landlord underneath this provision. As far as I’m aware this should be one type of solution to the issue.