Title: (TX) Dead pigeons and excrement at work

Question:
I work as a custodian in Texas. For the second time, I and 2 coworkers have been assigned to clear a set of fire escape stairs of debris; however, the debris is 90% pigeon excrement, dead pigeons, and fallen eggs. We are given no PPE beyond nitrile gloves, and have not received any training on potential hazards.

How do I go about filing a complaint via OSHA, if that would go anywhere, and/or what other options would be available?

Answer:
 https://www.oshaeducationcenter.com/articles/reporting-labor-violations.aspx

See above as to how to file online or by phone. OSHA is a good place to start.


Title: [CO] Hired (and paid) a moving broker for my move from TN to CO. They coordinated the move & hired another company to move my stuff. The broker went bankrupt & now the moving co is demanding I pay them for the service.

Question:
Hello Legal Advisers!

In August 2014, I hired a company called Moveline to handle my move from TN to CO. They were a sort of moving broker that advertised a hassle-free move and since I'd had numerous issues with previous moves, I decided to give them a try. They hired a national moving company (MC) to perform the move, and I paid Moveline $5,000.00 (the amount MC charged, plus a premium for the service... don't get me started on that).

In Jan 2015, I received communication from MC that they had never received payment from Moveline and were demanding that I pay the balance. I found out that Moveline went bankrupt and couldn't get a hold of any person from the company. I asked MC to prove that I was responsible for the debt, and never heard back.

Yesterday, I received a letter from a large nation-wide law firm representing MC stating that they were able to recoup some money from Moveline, but they demand that I pay the balance, which is roughly two-thirds the original demanded value. This letter is dated 23 November, 2015 and threatens that MC will take "whatever action is necessary" to get the money if the matter isn't resolved by 4 Dec 2015.

This letter cites the section in the MC's Bill of Lading that talks about joint liability, but I wasn't required to sign this section so I believe I should not be responsible to make this payment.

My plan is to send a reply saying:

> In response to your letter dated 23 Nov 2015, please provide proof that the original debt amount of $3,587.06 is my responsibility.
>
> In addition, please provide detail on how you arrived at a credit amount of $1,358.00 from the $34,444.00 collected from Moveline Group.

Is this language clear and acceptable? Is it ok that this letter would come directly from me rather than an organization of some sort? I plan on emailing the letter (formal letter attached to an email), do I need to send a hard copy via certified mail as well? They emailed the letter to me, but apparently sent one Certified Mail as well. I say "apparently" because they got my address wrong so I don't think I'll ever see it.

I greatly appreciate any advice anyone can provide.

Answer:
 IANAL;

Ask them for the copy of the Bill of Landing that states that you will pay them for their services with your signature on it; as this doesn't exist attach a copy of your contract with Moveline.

It might be worth it to go to a local lawyer to write a GFY letter.
Answer #2: Did you sign a contract with the moving company?


Title: Looking to with draw from an LLC partnership, please help.

Question:
Withdraw*
I have been running a computer repair company in Iowa, with another, for almost two years. Things were off to a great start, but now I cannot be here.
My partner has started spending company funds on personal items/services, and lying about his whereabouts. Our operating agreement says we must vote on all serious matters together (we're 50/50 partners), but I believe that I am able to "wrongfully" disassociate from the company at any time.
What should my course of action be? I plan to talk with him today about leaving, and seeing if he'll voluntarily vote me out.

Answer:
 First, you should see if you can informally deal with your partner. It sounds like he has, at the very least, breached his duty of fiduciary care. There is a chance that he has breached your operating agreement and owes you and/or the LLC compensation. You may be able to force him out of the LLC. Speak with a lawyer to see if this is worth pursuing. Otherwise, you may be able to sell your membership interest to your partner to part amiably.

I am assuming that your LLC is organized in Iowa and was organized in 2013. If there is no provision in your operating agreement regarding withdrawal of a member, the default rules of Iowa Code § 490A.704A should apply (http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/cool-ice/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=iowacode&ga=83&input=490A#490A.704A) (the old rules under § 490A.704 would only apply under certain circumstances that do not seem to be present).

This section states that a member may withdraw (1) if an event specified in the operating agreement occurs or (2) if the articles of organization or operating agreement is amended over the member's objection in such a way that seriously affects the member's rights (there is a list of possible rights that can be affected for a member to withdraw) and the member provides 60 days notice. It does not sound like you would be able to withdraw under this section.

You may still be able to get away with assigning your membership interest to the LLC or the other member, if the LLC or other member do not sue you over the breach. You should consult a local attorney to determine the best course of action. Best of luck!


Title: Post Office in MT gave my package to a stranger.

Question: I ordered something from eBay to be delivered to my PO box and it never arrived. I called my post office (located in Montana) and gave them the tracking number and they said it was picked up on the 31st of July. This was not me nor my wife. I'm very curious as to what I can do about this.I already filed a claim online and the person who emailed me back is the person I spoke to at the post office, who "couldn't help" me. What's my next step?

Answer: File a claim with eBay.  Might need a police report because it will say delivered.  Try to get something in writing from the POAnswer #2: Can the PO check their surveillance camera to see who picked it up?Answer #3: That means that someone comitted mail fraud. I will contact a police station and go from thereAnswer #4: Contact the postmaster for your post office, and if they are unhelpful I think you can contact the next level up (regional postmaster?)


Title: Phone thief needs me to deactivate phone. Can I take legal action?

Question:
I live in San Bernardino California.  I got my phone stolen 3 months ago, I did manage to lock the phone before the thief removed sim card rendering lost iphone app useless.  Thief decides to text me.

How does the thief have my number?
Can i take the thief to small claims court for stealing my phone?  What can i do to locate the thief?

San Bernardino California

http://imgur.com/gallery/ujrV7RY

http://imgur.com/gallery/3gx0pZV

Answer:
 Yeah, it's not his phone.  Call the police and give them the information.

You do not need to pay him for the phone to get it back.  You should get the phone back for free.  His recourse is to sue the person who sold it to him.

If he destroys the phone because you want it back, he may be liable to you for the cost of the phone because he intentionally destroyed your property.Answer #2: Call the police. Often they will work with you to setup a sting where you will meet with him to 'pay' him for your stolen phone. When he shows up and demands the money, he can be arrested for possession of stolen property. You'll get your phone back. Answer #3: This is a common scam. There was no swap meet, he's just hoping you'll make him some easy money. File a police report.Answer #4: There is almost no chance that this person texting you is the actual thief.

That phone could have changed hands 50 times in three months.

You can report this to the police (who I assume you reported the original theft to).  But you aren't "finding the thief."

You're "finding whoever happens to have the phone today, three months after it was stolen."

You'll need evidence that the person who has the phone is the same person who stole it three months ago.Answer #5: Tell him you've left a reward for the phone at the police station, and he should go there to turn in the phone and collect his reward.Answer #6: file a police report.  let the police handle it.


Title: Ontario-Canada. Wife's company is taking her Christmas gifts and redistributing them. Is this legal?

Question: My wife is lucky to get gifts from clients for Christmas.  Gift cards and wine kind of thing, nothing huge. Her work takes them from her and anyone else that gets presents to raffle off company wide. The gifts are addressed to her by the way. Is this legal???

Answer: I know of a few high profile American companies that have similar practices. Essentially it's a safeguard against kickbacks and other corruption charges. I won't get into whether or not it is right, but as far as I know its legal. Answer #2: This seems to be company policy. Unless there is a specific law prohibiting it (which I seriously doubt), it is legal.


Title: Opened up to friend about seeing therapist, she then began telling people I have ‘multiple personality disorder’. Can I sue for defamation

Question: I know this sounds petty, but I have been struggling with some depression in the past year (including therapy) because my best friend in college told me she didn’t want to be friends with me, and people have told me (including my fiancé) that she tells people I have multiple personality disorder. Do I have a case here? I have struggled in the past, but I certainly do not have multiple personality disorder, and I don’t know a thing about it. She has told this to almost all our old classmates, and I really don’t know how to defend myself against it. Thank you so much.

Answer: Chances are she has no assets so may not be worth suing. Consider a cease and desist and then complain bitterly to people about how you were forced to take this action against her due to her ongoing lies about you. Answer #2: You mean "former friend", right?


Title: FL - New Judge on the bench allowed Pro se litigant to cancel emergency custody hearing

Question:
What do I do if my ex refuses to attend any hearing dates and the Judge continues to allow this as he has no judicial experience.

My attorney is fuming right now, basically the Judge who is new to the bench as well his JA who worked for him in Congress just let my spouse say she can't attend the hearing on that date with no reasoning, so they cancelled it.   This is an emergency petition we filed as my spouse moved in a violent felon on house arrest whose own children were removed by DCF and parental rights terminated.  What options do I have?

Answer:
 Let your attorney deal with it, that's there job and they likely know a lot more avenues of pursuit on this than anyone here is going to give you.Answer #2: You already have an attorney handling this.  That's his/her job to figure it out.Answer #3: If the judge cancelled the emergency hearing, he/she may not believe that the papers established an emergency situation. There’s nothing preventing your attorney from filing a motion to modify the current custody/parenting time order. It may take longer to get the issue before the judge, but it will be heard eventually.Answer #4: I’m a California family law attorney. What most people are telling you is largely correct: your attorney, who has been practicing in your jurisdiction for 20 years, likely knows best how to proceed.

The only thing I would add is asking your attorney about the possibility of seeking a new judge. In my jurisdiction there are various times and avenues for seeking a new judge, as I’m sure there are likely similar or different avenues in your jurisdiction.Answer #5: So a judge granted a continuance? Seems pretty typicalAnswer #6: You basically need to keep pressing your attorney to figure out a way around this.  Get him/her to explore options to appeal to an appellate court or file another motion.

If all else fails, and you feel your attorney isn't taking it seriously, hire another one.


Title: Reported dog breeder and now I'm being sued

Question:
I got a new puppy from a breeder. He had a cough and the breeder encouraged me it was nothing to worry about.i asked if it was contagious as I have another puppy. The breeder said no, then mentioned one of the puppies had blood in their stool and was giving them all medication for the condition. This raised concerns but I had been referred to the breeder a lot.

I took him to the vet she said she will treat it with antibiotics and gave a paste. She said if he starts vomiting it was cause for emergency and I would need to go to a 24/7 vet.

The puppy began throwing up. I called the breeder and asked if I should take him to a vet nearby, she said the vet was rubbish and the breeder will pick him up, refund me and take him to the breeders vet. I was really only trying to do the best thing for the puppy.

I decided to mention this to the kennel that certifies her puppies and asked if it was genetic I said no and they didn't reply.
I sent an email to like an organisation that deals with animal well-being.(not mentioning the breeders name) and asked if I should report it. They said yes, not only because of the puppy being ill but because she was docking their tails(which is illegal here).

I heard no response from them and posted on Facebook (without mentioning her name) just to say becareful because you might not be able to afford vet bills. Other people personal messaged me to say they also got sick puppies from her.

I got some pretty horrible messages from the breeder as well as the current owner of the puppy basically telling me 'get a life' and 'youre a bitch'. They then told me I've been flagged and can no longer get a puppy of this breed again.

I thought this was the end but when I listened to my voicemail she said take it down or I will take legal action. The Facebook post has been taken down, I told her and she said it's too late.
Now I'm really shit scared. I'm still young. I don't know what to even do, but I've just been having panic attacks and crying all day.
Do I just stop talking to her ? I think that would be best?  Then how does sueing even work ? Does someone send me a lawsuit? Or are they going to call me. I'm freaking out.
Location: South Africa.

Answer:
 NAL- but a person who has worked with dogs for years, in many different fields.

Do not take the word of a breeder especially a bad breeder over a licensed veterinarian. Calling the breeder instead of following the veterinarians advice shows poor judgment on your part.

Also you should research parvovirus it is highly contagious to puppies. And blood in the stool is one of the most common symptoms.

Stop talking to the breeder, and the other owner. Also in future if you want to buy from a breeder do your research, make sure the dogs are in a clean environment, vaccinated, vet checked, and healthy before buying the pup.Answer #2: 1- stop talking/responding to her.

2 - until you are served, its just hot air.

Answer #3: Asking a breeder for veterinary advice is like asking a pimp for gynecology advice.

Sounds like she is the one who should be afraid of you- she sold you a defective product (puppy), then tried to cover it up by taking the dog back and refunding you the money. I bet she wasn't going to take said puppy to 'her' vet, but was just going to toss it in the pen with the other leftover sick pups.


Title: How I lost my money

Question:
*Northern Ireland* -

TL/DR - Won money when I was younger, put into an account with wrong details so I couldnt access it, except they could online, parents put me through traumatic events, brainwashed me into thinking we had nothing, got drugged, forced to sign documents, no recollection. Years later when bank records were destroyed, told of all the money, everybody is rich. My whole family leeched off me the entire time and I got not a thing - but it was always in my name (pretending to be me). I out the story and the people involved try to shut me up by saying im mentally ill. Despite no clear diagnosis of anything this is what they tell the community.

I won money when I was younger, my parents told me this when it happened, then they kept quiet about it ever since and pretty much brainwashed me by saying we were poor, we had to get free school meals etc and never mentioned the money again. Courtesty of my parents, I went through some traumatic events in childhood. I'll spare the details but I was also taken to my Dad's uncles house, where his aunty laid out a contract in front of me and became wicked at me until I gave in and forcefully signed it. This woman now owns land and a house that was never hers. As well as that they constantly spun stories about how bad my life was.. being totally unsupportive.

I was in an accident that I cant remember but I was out of school for a while. No idea how long.

As adulthood came, I was again forced to sign more paperwork which hadnt been explained to me, by people I didnt know, in very dodgy circumstances. I had no recollection of this event at all, anyone who was there disappeared out of my life and never a word was said about it again.
I started a job and a few years down the line they pressured me into signing a new contract without allowing me to read it, on the basis that it was the same as the old one, with a few slight changes.. and I was told that I would get a copy of it, which I did not. I didn't think too much of this as it was apparently standard practice in the company.

As the years went on, being constantly told I never had money and having not ever had access to the bank account this was in, it became a wild goose chase.
My parents denied everything, from the money to their outright despicable bevaiour as parents.

Fast forward to now, when presumably all the bank records are gone. They talk constantly about the money that was spent and is still being spent. Im being introduced to people who are telling me that they met me years ago and are now rich because of me. I was told twice in work by different people that I won money. Only then does the memory comes back about the day that I was told I won it.

My family got social services and a doctor out, who asked me to go for an assessment at the hospital.. which I did. The psychiatric doctor fully accepted what I was saying and brought in care call people to sort out family arguments.

But that wasnt enough for my family on their vendetta to discredit everything I say...

Soon after my boss lands out to my house with a new contract she needs signed (while I took temporary leave). She had a witness. I requested a witness and was told no, that they wouldnt leave until it was signed. I was fed up with their behaviour and outright refused. They tried to barge my door through. I continued to refuse until they walked away. I then overhear a 999 call from the kitchen and a mug being smashed. Then shouting and screaming "he through a cup at A" ..
"No, he threated B".. so out come the police. I was detained under the grounds of aggressive behaviour. I told the doctor the same thing only my family and work colleagues all said I was being aggressive and they all testified to the doctors that I wasnt thinking straight and made this up.
So to cover their backs (they can get in trouble for failing to treat a patient) I was prescribed medication which had no effect except make me sedated and unable to think properly.
I left the hospital, as a detained patient on the day I asked to go home.. so who knows if I was even really detained or if it was just a lie to get me to go there against my will and label me with a mental illness. Id like to add that the doctors couldnt come to an agreement on any condition when i was discharged.
I was later told that if your social worker or GP suspects you have a mental health condition you can be detained, however they could NOT detain me on those grounds.

Since the police look at your medical records, any officer Ive talked to (albeit in bad circumstances) has not taken what I say seriously and says I need proof.

As I was in an accident when I was younger, I was out of school, injured and on pain medication. I dont know how long but my parents could have easily told me I was 2 years younger, gave me a different name and I would have been none the wiser since I was in such a haze.

I know my parents falsified some of the documents such as age, name or DOB to prevent me from accessing my account. Instead they transferred money using online banking.

There is a spending system where anybody can say any old rubbish to me and it is automatically authorised.

Ive been told i have contracts out with people that im not allowed to even meet or receive anything back from. Ive never been told who they are or ever been shown what I supposedly authorised. I cant ammend it.

I can post up proof to reddit that my phone is hacked beyond doubt. As everyone who stole from me tries to build up evidence to cover their backs.

How do I ask for bank statements if I cant give the correct details? How do the police listen to me when they're told I have a mental illness which is lies.

Lawyers of reddit, where do I go from here?

Answer: Someone's going to get banned.


Title: “Secret Shopper” company hired me to preform two visits to restaurants and then fill out and submit reports. Despite following their templates exactly, they have stated the reports weren’t to their standards and that they won’t pay me. Can I take to small claims?

Question:
So I have a pretty decent job and I do freelance work as well, both in the commercial design world. I generally bill $500/hour for my time.
I took this job because a friend recommend it to me. I thought, hey, a little bit of work for a free meal? Why not!
So I signed up, did the 3hr training, and took two jobs that they had listed as “last minute urgent visits needed”. After doing the visits (about 5 hours total) I filled out the reports and found out they take about 3 hours each to compete. I did them and did them well but I decided it wasn’t for me, not worth my time and I’d much rather pay for my own meals.

Well a couple days later, they reach out with a TON of clarifications and questions despite my report following their guides pretty damn near dead on. I replied and very clearly said hey if you need to ask me anything else that’s urgent, please call me, I work a 9-5 and don’t check personal emails often. They didn’t call and instead emailed again and again, dragging out what could’ve been a quick 15 minute phone call into almost 6 days worth of emails despite my multiple requests for a call. The issue was that because the jobs were last minute already, time was an issue, though not my fault at all.

After this was all said and done, they came back and said “not a good fit sorry” which was fine, I felt the same way and appreciated the irony in being fired for the first time in my life by a pushy husband/wife 20 person business.
But what I didn’t appreciate was that they felt that they had the ability to decide that they no longer had to pay me for work already done.

This was March 18 so it’s been enough time for them to send the payments and they still have not.
What I’m wondering is if I am able to pursue them in small claims and charge for the time at my usual hourly rate versus the payments? Not sure how this works or if it’s worth pursuing but wanted to ask. It bothers me a lot that they just felt they didn’t have to pay me and they shouldn’t be able to get away with it.

Breakdown below:

Training, 3 hours: $5
2 Visits, 5 hours: $50
Reimbursement for two meals, $200.
Reports, 6 hours.
Follow up, 2 hours

Total time, 16 hours
Total money, $255

Thanks for any advice.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 Are they on the mspa list?  If so they are legit and you more likely simply didn't meet the standards.

I do mystery shopping and when you review at restaurants the writing has to be perfect or they send it back.  You must answer every single question. Treat it like a list versus a review.Answer #2: > What I’m wondering is if I am able to pursue them in small claims and charge for the time at my usual hourly rate versus the payments?

Absolutely not. Just as you're pissed they're not paying you as agreed, you can't expect them to pay you something they never agreed to in advance. You can pursue them for the contracted amounts you agreed to be paid when you started with the company. Your "$500/hour" design rate is completely irrelevant.

That said, your contract likely has enough loopholes for them to avoid paying you that it's probably not worth the time to file the lawsuit, let alone actually go to court and fight it out.

If you do decide to file, though, you'll want to get your story straight. In the title of this post you say you followed their templates exactly, but in the post itself you said you "follow[ed] their guides pretty damn near dead on," which is not the same thing.


Title: WA State: what are the laws regarding where sex offenders can live?

Question:
My city is considering establishing a homeless camp.  The location of the camp is next to a children's museum, a historic museum, a park, a walking trail, a ball field, and a school.  It is also next to a housing area for homeless veterans and their families, including children.

Since there is no way to verify that any of the homeless are, or are not, sex offenders, is this legal?

It will also be located on a wetlands and nature preserve.  Unfortunately this is under the town's control.  It may be owned by the VA and leased to the city.

What can be done to prevent it legally?

Answer: That some of the occupants could, potentially, maybe be sex offenders isn't a legal reason to stop the designation of a homeless camp any more than it's a reason to stop the permitting a luxury high rise.


Title: What to do when your lawyer quits on you?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Contact the law society. Follow up on your complaint, ask for any further referrals. Keep a list of who you have contacts, what they said when they declined to assist. Bring that + a copy of any correspondence with your most recent lawyer on the 18th.  Ask for a continuance, explain the situation, have any documents on hand that you think would be relevant. Ask the other side to provide you with any material that they previously provided to your lawyer and any related correspondence that they had on the file. Keep looking for representation, but I would suggest spending some time drafting a concise and professional request for a continuance that you can rely on for the 18th (not legal advice - just a practical suggestion that you should sit down and start organizing your thoughts).  Make a list of what you have, what you think you need, and try to stick as closely to what you can prove or back up with correspondence/records as possible.


Title: [AR] I was fired for eating an expired Candy bar that was going to be thrown out. can i still get unemployment?

Answer: Probably not, unless it was literally in the trash before you pulled it out and ate it. Otherwise, your termination was for theft and for cause. You could still try though.


Title: I got a toll violation in the mail. The amount due at the toll was 4.00. Now they’re trying to charge 54.00

Question: I was driving through Delaware to get to PA and went through the EZ pass lane by mistake when I was trying to find directions. I called to pay the  4.00 dollars toll and they said they’d send me a bill. No the “bill” is a ticket for 54 dollars where they’re charging me admin fees, ambulance funds, combat violent crimes and other small random fees. Is this legal? Can EZ pass make over 1000% profit from this?

Answer:
 yes, legal.  people are charged more when they violate the lawAnswer #2: Yes that's how it works. If you only had to pay the toll then nobody would pay the toll.

>  Can EZ pass make over 1000% profit from this?

It's a fine for not paying the toll.


Title: My ex wife is bringing the man she left me for to my son's dental surgery.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Don't be petty. This isn't about you or her. Focus on your kid.


Title: (USA-OH) Car was totaled, what are my options?

Question:
I (used to) own a 2007 Toyota Prius I was given from my parents with the trim #6 (maxed out options). I also have Geico car insurance.

On the way to work a driver behind me rear ended me and caused me to hit the driver in front of me. I was not at fault, and his insurance company (Progressive) deemed the car a total loss and cut me a check for $5,400. In addition to that, for pain and suffering they've offered to write a $2,500 check also.

I've already signed the title of the car over and collected the $5K check but opted to hold off on the $2.5K check so I could get checked out at the ER at Progressive's expense to make sure I was ok. Xrays came back fine, so that's good.

My question is, what should I do about this? Should I contact Progressive and collect the second check? Should I talk to a lawyer and try to get more money? My car would've lasted at least 100K more miles and I really liked it. Thanks for any help.

Answer: More money for what? $5400 covers the value of the car. I assume the $2,500 covers everything else and then some.


Title: Drove over three little bumps at the gas station and it hit and cracked my transmission pan. Are they responsible?

Question:
[Here are the bumps I'm referring to](https://i.imgur.com/xojOwZV.png]). They are located right at the driveway entrance.

I was driving a completely stock 2000 Nissan Quest minivan.
The third bump hit and chipped a quarter sized hole on my transmission pan and the fluid leaked out.

I talked to the gas station and they claim they are fully within city and state (Walnut, CA) regulations and denies responsibility.

Are they right? Where could I find the regulations for this?

Answer:
 Those look pretty little to me - any normal car should have plenty of clearance to get over those unless your car's suspension is so bouncy that it just bounced down onto them.

In any case, when someone breaks their car on a visible stationary object, it is almost always the driver's responsibility.


Title: My friend got caught stealing traffic lights by the cops while he was high with 2g of hash in his pocket. The cops made it out like he was trying to kill people What does he need to do now? SD

Answer:
 Well when you steal traffic lights that can in fact cause accidents that kill people.

He needs a lawyer before he has any conversation with the police.


Title: Trying to nullify a prenuptial agreement

Question:
I'm living overseas but was married in Florida. I signed a prenup a week before my wedding. I waived legal council, never dreaming I'd need it. I need examples of prenups in Florida that were waived due to how close to the wedding it was signed, or that legal council can't be waived by a person about to be married. My lawyer asked for examples from Florida. Any suggestions?

Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: That's some lawyer you have, asking *you* to do his job.


Title: can landlord kick me out all of a sudden?

Question: im in California and i pay month to month and he gives me a receipt. there is no lease. Landlord wants to kick me out today, can he? I paid rent already.

Answer: Call the police, hes trying to illegally evict you without notice


Title: Got Pulled Over For Not Having a Front Lisence Plate.. ended up getting searched

Question:
So, I was driving at about 12:20am and got pulled over after I turned.
Not speeding or done anything illegal, I was a bit confused, but went with it.
The cop comes up to my car and informs me that its because I dont have a front lisence plate. (I'm from CT, I see its required)
I tell him I've had my car since April 2017, have been involved in a fender bender, and haven't been told that its illegal, but I'll fix it.
He then asks me if I had anything to drink, if I had anything illegal in my car, and then specifically asked if I had weed. I dont smoke, my car doesnt smell, I was talking fluently, and my car is very clean so theres no reason he would have any suspision.
When he asked about weed, I said "you can look in my car, I dont have anything, I dont smoke" Clearly, should not have said that.
He takes my lisence and registration, another cop pulls up behind him, and he comes back to my car he asked me to step out. I asked why, and he just said "please step out of your car"
Not giving me a reason, I was nervous. So I step out,  he does the full pat down sock search, hands behind my back etc, and takes me to the back of my car.
He then says "you gave me permission to search your car, right?"
I was like "I guess, I just dont know why you need to search my car. I feel like theres no reason for it"
I said "I dont smell, I dont smoke, I haven't had anything to drink. What possible reason do you have to search me?"
He then said "I think you may have something"
And I said "What?"
He followed with "All I'm asking is for you to cooperate, do you not want to cooperate?"
Feeling obligated to cooperate, I let him search my car. I didnt have anything, so he didnt find anything, and then after his 10+ min search of my full car including trunk he told me to go sit back down in my car, and then later gives me a warning ticket for the lisence plate without giving me any details about what I'm supposed to do, how to get it fixed, etc. When he gave it to me he said "Because you cooperated, I just gave you a warning, so here's that"
I feel violated and that none of this was warranted,  and that the whole situation was unprofessional. What can or should I do?

Answer: You granted permission for the officer to search your car. I am not sure why you feel violated. You could have refused the search.


Title: Posting for [40sF] who gifted her son [26M] a car and wants to know options.

Question:
She gave her son a car as a gift and they were both on the title. Due to the wording he took her off the title and wanted to know her options to get it back now that he has done this. He has the insurance and the car quite a bit away in another state.
What can/should she do? She says their relationship isn’t good. Should she just go take the car?

Answer:
 She gave him a car. The title is in his name. She has zero rights to the car.

Her option is to let her son enjoy his gift in peace. Answer #2: >Due to the wording he took her off the title

What does this mean?

If he lawfully removed her name from the title, she no longer owns the car. That's what a gift is. There are no take-backsies. Answer #3: If his name is only one of the title and it was changed legally, if she goes and takes it that's theft. The car no longer belongs to her, she has no rights

Edit: fixed missing word


Title: Terrifying night at Home 2 Suites

Question:
On 3/17/2018 at 6:30am i rented a room at Home 2 suites by Hilton located at 1707 airport commerce drive Austin Texas 78741 for $303.59 and i had to check out by 11am, 4.5 hours. I was fine with that, my party and I where exhausted after driving from Houston. At approximately 8am your manager called and spoke to my guest telling them my credit card was declined and i needed to come down immediately and pay. He thought it was a joke and went back to sleep. At 8:30am your manager continued to call until I answered, at which point she informed me my credit card had been declined and I needed to come down and pay again. I told her i would look at my bank account. When i checked my account i saw there was no problem and you had in fact pre authorized a hold on my account so i went back to sleep assuming she would figure it out. At approximately 9:00am she was beating on the door. I answered and that's when she started screaming for everyone to get up and leave. I started recording her kick open the door accusing me of bad credit while my party packed up. 9:10am we were escorted in the elevator by her to the lobby where 5 Auston police officers were waiting for us. Under duress i offered to pay cash to defuse the tense situation with my service animal, 5 of Austin PD officers and my 3 guests. She informed me that I had to have a card on file to stay so I gave her the same card i checked in with.. She ran it and literally turned white saying this card was approved and apologized profusely to Austin PD for her mistake blaming her co worker. She claimed a previous applicant had been denied and he didn't do the paperwork correctly. Had she of asked her co worker or even asked my name the entire situation would have been avoided.. She did however offer to give me a discount on my next nights stay. We immediately left after the shock and humiliation. I haven't decided what to do about as of yet but I think a good start will be to immediately fire her and refund my $303.59. I look forward to hearing what you can do to make this right. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX

So my question is: Do I have a case? I live in Houston, this happened in Austin. Should I get an Austin attorney? Thanks in advance

Answer:
 You ignored them repeatedly instead of helping resolve the situation and they handled it like they would anyone else who was staying in a room without paying and ignoring repeated attempts to fix it, they called the police. None of that had happened if you had just spoken to the front desk. By your own words you basically assumed she'd figure it out herself and went back to sleep.

Yes, it was a mistake to call the police. But it's one you had a great part in occurring since you completely blew her off more than once.

In any case this isn't a legal issue, it's a customer service one. Contact their corporate office. See what they'll do for you. Demanding she be fired, well, don't expect that. People screw up. So did you.Answer #2: Well, while she handled it badly, if you had handled it one of the multiple times she contacted you instead of ignoring her and assuming it was fine, this could have all been avoided. So it's not like you're an innocent party here. Ask to speak to the manager about a refund but she doesn't deserve to be fired for making a mistake and doing her job. You don't need a lawyer though.Answer #3: A case for what? You had a poor customer service experience but you got the room you paid for

What are your damages?


Title: [TX] I bought an Oreo ice cream mix from an unnamed ice cream chain and received a Reese's peanut butter cup one. I subsequently went into anaphylactic shock and had to spend the night in the hospital. Can I get them to pay my hospital bills?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You went to a place where it said that food might be in contact with known allergens. And it seems that you ate food that was full of allergens.

You could try to have a free consult with a lawyer, but understand you might not like the answer you get.

And you might want to start carrying an epi pen with antihistamines as well as an medi alert necklace.


Title: Daughter (7) 2nd Grade pinched other kid. School says "Police will talk to the girls sometime this week". How do I Lawyer Up for this?

Question: My daughter claims she pinched a girl to get her attention and pulled her arm to try to get her to walk her direction at recess. School sent email saying police have been called to discuss it with the girls. The email didn't go into details. The school didn't call me or her mother. I feel ambushed and want to lawyer up. Wife says I am overreacting. I don't trust the school administration or police to talk to my 7 year old fairly. What should I do? Arizona/USA

Answer:
 I'm trying to imagine being a police officer asked to investigate a 2nd-grader pinching assault.

Yes, police can question a minor without the permission or presence of her parents.   The minor may refuse to answer questions, and the police must cease interrogating the minor if she requests the presence of her parent(s) at the questioning.   If a minor is arrested, the police must make a prompt effort to notify her parents.

You aren't the one over-reacting, here.


Title: [MI] Driver of a large shipping company forged my signature and stole $28,800 pallet of merchandise. Do I wait for the shipping company to make it right?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: I would contact a lawyer, as a lawyer can demand relevant documentation (security camera footage, investigation notes), and make it clear that you're preparing to take legal action.


Title: [Boulder, CO] I was hit by a car that didn't stop at a stop sign while I was riding my bicycle. My lawyer has basically stopped communication with me.

Question:
I am going to try to only include the important details so I don't get too off topic.

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While I was riding my bicycle one day I was hit by a car that rolled through a stop sign and didn't see me. I did end up in the hospital for a few days and took some advice to get a lawyer to be my median of communication with the drivers insurance company.

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At first the lawyer had plenty of advice and was constant with communication. He recommended a lot of tests such as a vision test for my eye sight, to see a neuropsychologist for an evaluation, and just general doctor follow ups.

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Fast forward a year later I had my second neuropsych evaluation and based on the results there was no cognitive decline (which is a good thing.) The doctor follow ups didn't accomplish anything either. Eventually I told him that I wanted to get everything wrapped up because I felt that there wouldn't be any new information between now, six months, or more. I wanted to get this behind me. One of his last emails to me was asking if I'll be seeking any more medical treatment.

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At this point I told him that I can't foresee the future, but currently I see no reason for it. The doctor and the neuropsych have said they can't see a reason why I would have to return for more testing as currently I am just fine.

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The very last email I received from him was stating that he needs to draft a statement to the insurance company and that it will take some time. This was almost two months ago and no matter how many times I try to get a hold of via (email or phone) I receive no communication back.

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I know that this may not be the best place to seek for this kind of advice, but I am not sure where else to turn to for advice at this point.

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I appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.

Answer:
 1. If he has an office or paralegal call them and make an appointment.
2. Show up to his office without an appointment.
3. Write a letter to him and send it through certified mail requesting an update on your case within a week or two.
4. Lawyers have a fiduciary duty to communicate to you as aclient. This is one of the more important duties a lawyer has to a client. If  you think he is ignoring you on purpose, call your state's bar association and ask them for advice.
5. Lastly, you can fire him but may still be liable for any work he's done on your case. You can talk to another lawyer and get that all sorted out.


Title: [Ga] I want to adopt my stepdaughter, her father is in jail and has a no contact order for 24 years due to sexual assault on her, will it be an easy process to get his parental rights revoked to get on with this process?

Question:
Little back story: been raising the child since she turned 3. My baby in all practicality. Mom and I married in '15 child is now 7.

The father please guilty in exploitation of a minor (she was the victim), currently in jail and a registered sex offender, Has never paid child support (though ordered in divorce plus legal fees), and as mentioned before ,has a no contact order which basically expires when she is 24.

I have raised her for over 4 years (more than half her life) and take care of her in all aspects, emotionally, physically,financially. Her last name was changed legally after the divorce to mom's maiden name. however, he is still on the birth certificate. How hard will it be for us to have his legal rights terminated and get an adoption going, I know it is costly, bit she is the only one in the family with a last name and I want to make her officially mine! (On phone sorry for format and butchered wording)

Answer:
 Do you think bio dad would agree to relinquish his rights? That's the easiest and quickest way.

If not, his perpetrating sex assault on his daughter sounds like damn good grounds to terminated. You'll probably also have to prove that termination is in the child's best interest. Shouldn't be hard with these facts. The process isn't quick, but you should be able to get it done based on what you said here.

Termination and adoption is NOT a DIY situation. You have to make sure it's done properly. If you mess it up there are some cases in which dad come come back later and undo the adoption. Hire a lawyer and get it done right the first time. Answer #2: I'd say you have one of the best chances of success I've seen.


Title: My Music Was Stolen, I Took Matters Into My Own Hands - California

Question:
I am a Dubstep artist based in Anaheim, CA and am very involved in the local scene. Recently I recorded a new track that I feel came out very well, so I invited my friend over to listen to it with me. Unbeknownst to me, my friend had invited his brother over as well. His brother is a known junkie lowlife who is in and out of prison so I wasn't very happy to see him show up, but i allowed him in as well.

We were huddled around my computer listening to the track when I got up to get a beer from the fridge. While doing this I spotted out of the corner of my eye my friend's brother take out a USB from his pocket and plug it into my PC. At the time I didn't think much of it due to being under the influence of narcotics. Only after the two had left and I found that the file for my song was missing did I realize what had happened with the USB.

Understandably I was enraged and began to drive to the thief's house, taking a Sig Sauer p226 handgun with me. On the way I called him and told him that I was going to "blow his fucking brains out". I said this as a scare tactic in order to increase the chances of him handing over the music.

When I arrived at his house I was greeted by the police who arrested me. Long story short I am out on bail after an overnight stay in custody. This is complicated by the fact that I am legally not allowed to possess firearms due to past violent felonies. what are my options?

Answer:
 Criminal defense lawyer. Now.

Then shut up and do exactly what they say. Including deleting this post. Answer #2: The only relevant advice here is to get a lawyer.

You threatened to kill someone and then showed up at their house WITH A GUN.

That's a convictable violent felony right there.

You can't make good decisions, so you need to hire someone (the lawyer) who will make good decisions for you.Answer #3: > I said this as a scare tactic in order to increase the chances of him handing over the music.

Doesn't matter you threatened to kill him it was a legitimate threath and he should be afraid because you showed up and you had a gun with you.

>When I arrived at his house I was greeted by the police who arrested me.

No shit sherlock.

>This is complicated by the fact that I am legally not allowed to possess firearms due to past violent felonies.

One bit of advice, stop being a criminal you dumbass, that will prevent these kind of issues in the future.

>what are my options?

Stop admitting to your criminal activity online and offline, start calling a lawyer, you need one.

Answer #4: You should probably delete this post, OP.  Though we sure do appreciate the laughs.


Title: (MN) Landlord won't allow me to add a roommate to a 2 bed, 2 bath unit

Question:
I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota and signed a 1 year lease with another person last August for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo that's somewhere around 1000 square feet I would guess.  In February, we decided to remove the other roommate from the lease and I would take the lease over.  At the time the other roommate was removed, I asked what breaking the lease would entail and I was told that they would "work something out" and not charge me the break lease fee if I did the legwork of finding new tenants.

I recently accepted a job in another state, so am now trying to break the lease.  I found two people to replace me on the lease, who have passed all background checks.  I was then told that he made no such promise and I'm going to be charged a break lease fee (1 months rent) and lose my deposit.  Nothing was in writing and nothing specific was agreed, so I'm pretty sure that promise isn't going to go anywhere, but I'm considering other options now to try to make up some of that money.

Subletting or assigning the lease was my first thought.  The lease says subletting or assigning are only allowed with prior written consent of the company.  I have read that a landlord must act in good faith to deny subletting or a lease assignment.  Since the other couple has submitted a background check and I was told the only thing left is for me to sign the lease termination agreement, would this denial be against a good faith law?  I'm not sure how Minnesota rules this or if its completely the owners decision.

My next thought was to simply find roommates who would unofficially take over the lease.  I understand that I would be liable for any damages with a roommate, but I think that risk would be worth it.  I was told the owner will not allow me to have any other roommates and my only options are to terminate the lease or live there alone.  I don't know how it would be legal to not allow me to have a roommate for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit, especially since the lease began with two people and I have an email from the landlord saying I could add in a second roommate that passed a background check.  If it is illegal, I'm not sure how to "fight" that.

Ultimately, I know I'm not going to make all of that money back, but would like to minimize it as much as possible.  At this point, losing the deposit and one months rent as penalty would only be one month's rent less than just keeping the remainder of the lease in my name.  My question is what is the best course of action?  I don't want to spend a bunch extra, but I do have a few weeks before starting my next job, so I have some time to fight this.

EDIT:  The main question would be regarding not allowing a second roommate.  That's the part that doesn't seem reasonable to me.  The lease doesn't say anything about not allowing a second roommate, the only place that says I can't is the text message I got yesterday.

Answer:
 I don't know about legality of the situation, but in my experience one month rent to break the lease is cheap. My last apartment charges 2.5x monthly rent to break early.

Seems to me without anything in writing beyond the lease agreement (no emails, even?) you are stuck with its terms.Answer #2: This is why you should get any agreements of "we'll work something out" IN WRITING.


Title: (Arkansas)If my brother's ex wife comes to my mothers house (that my mother alone owns) and starts a fight with me, can I taze her if she tries to attack me first?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Have you maybe considered calling the police?


Title: Apartment complex claiming they didn't receive rent payment

Question:
So my apartment complex is claiming they never received my rent payment.

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They require it to come from one bank account, so I pay my roommate the last week of the month and then he pays it online on the first. On the fourth we get a demand of rent paper on our door. My roommate went to the bank and got a statement proving it had pulled from his bank account, the money is gone. We went to the office and gave them the statement and they said they would look it and possibly dispute it with the third party website we use to pay. They said they received a notice of non-sufficient funds, but he had plenty of money in the account. ( We have paid 3 months rent in this way already,  no issues.)

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Now they are saying the statement isn't good enough, and they are threatening to get their attorneys involved. They said if they don't have payment by the end of the month they will start the eviction process. This all seems pretty hostile considering we went in right away with documentation proving we had paid. I am assuming this is an issue with the third party website, but they are trying to charge us late fees and it all seems a little ridiculous. Any advice would be appreciated. As of now my roommate will go to the bank on Monday and get whatever other form they are requiring.

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We are in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.

Answer: To evict you, they would need to prove that you did not pay. A statement from your bank showing the deduction is going to make that hard for them.


Title: LA Fitness Contract Forgery - Is there any legal recourse?

Question:
Essentially, a minor part of a contract (basically a comprehension check-list) has my initials in someone else's handwriting. This appeared after I made mention to the VP that we never went through or signed it. The person we originally signed the contract with (in Texas) moved to Florida and left the company. Full story from my original post below:

Here’s the story: LA Fitness was invited to a health fair at my work. We were given a special rate if we were signed up that day, this was fine, my girlfriend and I signed up and we were happy with it. When we went to the gym, we were encouraged to take our “free” health assessment with one of the trainers, I’ll refer to her as “Jenny”. After being told the price, we decided that we couldn’t afford it. “Jenny” said she could work with us on a program that would fit our budget. After still hesitating, she assured us that we could cancel after a four week period if it did not suit our finances. We agreed. After a time, “Jenny” brought us a contract to sign, and sped through all the ground we covered. Pointing out things in the contract that matched what she was saying and glossing over the details. Shame on us, we were anxious. We signed the paper.

After our first session, we were unimpressed with the trainer. He was a nice guy, but didn’t seem to be very motivating and seemed like his mind was elsewhere. We complained to “Jenny”, who said that we would not have to pay for this session and that next week we would be given a more experienced trainer. Mind you and unbeknownst to us, this would take us past the actual cancellation date as per the terms of the contract. Long story short, we were unhappy with the trainers and decided after three sessions that it wasn’t for us. (In reality, we found that free downloaded mobile apps were much better at helping us set and maintain goals, and creating work out regimens). We told “Jenny” that we would like to cancel. She said that’s fine, she would take care of everything, punched some info into her computer and told us we were all set.

We continued to work out at LA Fitness on our own, when about a month later a payment was taken out of our account. I called LA Fitness’ customer service line and the person who answered the phone told me the terms of a contract that I never agreed to and said “Well we have your signature, so there’s nothing you can do outside of sitting it out or paying the 50% cancellation fee.” Livid, we went immediately to LA Fitness to speak with “Jenny” who assured us that the people on the phone don’t have specifics, and that she would e-mail the VP to get this settled. Another month, another fee (this one taken out right before Christmas). We went back to LA Fitness to find that “Jenny” no longer worked there and moved to Florida. We spoke with the Operations Manager, “Brad”, who maintained that he only runs the gym portion and that the Trainers are their own division. He looked up my account and told me that there was nothing he could do for me about the contract, but pointed out that there was a blank check-list attached to my file. This check-list is something that the trainers need to go through to ensure that customers understand all aspects of the contract. Since the contract I was signing had nothing to do with what she was telling me, we never went through this. (In the time since I initially signed, they started doing this through a pin-pad like device.) Nothing was attached to my file. He printed out my contract and handed me the empty checklist. I spoke with someone in the training division who gave me the LA Fitness Trainer VP’s e-mail address. I sent him an e-mail telling him about the situation, told him that we never went through the check-list and requested that my contract be nullified.

After a short time of not hearing from him, I went back to LA Fitness to check on the status. Another manager pulled up the account and gave the same speech, I informed her about the empty checklist, and she said “It’s attached right here”, turning the monitor to reveal a document that not only had the checkmarks filled out, but my initials circled at the top in someone else’s handwriting. I took this up with “Brad”, he said that he remembered me, remembered there being an empty check-list, and could not explain where this new document came from. I made him call in to the corporate office to get someone beyond what the unhelpful customer service line would provide. He called in, told me “We have your signature on the paper, there’s nothing we can do. I wrote down what you told me in the notes, about the forgery, and about our conversation here today, but there is nothing else I can do to help you.”

I asked “Did you include your statement that you had originally opened my file with no checklist attachment and that now, after I had e-mailed the VP about that, there is a document attached with what appear to be my initials?”

“Yes.”

“Can I see it?”

“…no.” He proceeded to quickly shut down the windows on his screen. “Any issues you have will have to be taken up with the police. That issue is between you and “Jenny”, if you would like to pursue it, you will have to find her. Our business is done, we have nothing left to discuss.”

Answer:
 > Any issues you have will have to be taken up with the police.

If someone signed your name, or even initialed a document purporting to be you, then it's a crime.  It might even be a felony.  If you think someone forged your name, you can file a police report.  A prosecutor may or may not file charges.

As for the contract, you have three choices.

* Pay LA fitness, either monthly or the cancellation fee.

* Stop paying and destroy your credit, but if you ever get sued you might have a good defense.

* Sue to void the contract


Title: (Lou, KY) New landlord has been eyeballing us since he bought the property; we feel extremely uncomfortable and would like to leave without having to pay for breaking the lease as it does state. Any loopholes or are we going to have to bite the bullet? (Full story included)

Question:
Long post, *tl;dr Lived here 3 years. New landlord is assuming our two pets are the cause of the new roaches, simply because we get a monthly extermination service. Landlord views us as dirty, scrutinizing us even though we are the only ones here actually paying rent, not Section 8. About 5 months left on lease, would like to know if it's possible to break lease through a loophole of some kind or legal rule (new landlord is not satisfactory) without actually "Breaking" it and coughing up $1,200 on the spot.*

We have been living in our apartment for almost 3 years now. The previous landlords stopped caring about our place and didn't really maintain it too well. We got bedbugs maybe a year in and even though the unit NEXT DOOR had them first, they accused US of bringing them to the unit. Mind you these places are so old that the plumbing is connected so it IS possible (and I asked our exterminator) that they came from next door. BUT, the landlords being douches said we would have to pay the $700 or so to get the place cleaned. After arguing that we have never had a problem before, they split it 50/50 (which was still ridiculous on our budget at the time) and since then, we have paid (on our own) $50 a month to prevent anymore situations like this. Since then, we have maybe seen a cave cricket here or there but nothing like bedbugs, roaches, etc.

That is until recently.

The new landlord bought this place knowing full well a) we had pets and b) that the tenants around us were Section 8. (We are probably the only ones here that are not.)

Anyway, one of the buildings that's only like 20 feet away, started doing renovations and two of the tenants up and left overnight. The next night, we started seeing roaches coming in. Now, clearly, if we had an infestation we would have seen them before, but I am assuming they bombed the units across the way and they scuttled over here.
My neighbor even asked me who we use for pest prevention, so I am rightfully assuming she has them, too.
Well, we put up our own line of defense Raid, etc., but still informed our exterminator of 2+ years that we had issues and he said he would help.
The problem here is that right before he came into our unit, our landlord must have stopped him and asked what he was doing. He explained that he's going general pest prevention, etc. I guess the landlord assumed that having pets caused the pests? But he seemed extremely condescending. He told our guy that the two units next to us do have roaches but is assuming now that they are coming from OUR place because we have pets.

Um. Yeah, no.

I'm sorry, but I don't feel like being looked upon that way for a few furry critters. Not to mention it's not fleas or ticks that's the problem, it's roaches. And we have been having prevention for years, whereas next door does nothing but hang fly strips that are NEVER. TAKEN. DOWN.

I don't want to stay here anymore, our lease is up in February, but I would like to leave sooner if possible. He wants us to get rid of our animals already, so I know he is thinking that man, these people are such problems.

We have never had law issues or issues with our neighbors. Never had a problem with our cat or dog with the neighbors. We pay our rent on time and for most maintenance stuff, we deal with it ourselves (because that's how the previous landlords addressed it, pushed us off, twice we went four days without hot water because it wasn't an "emergency", etc.)

Now I'm tired of living here for convenience and price. I do not like being disrespected and being made to feel like a dirty scum tenant. We should be the least of their problems, we work hard, keep care of the place, take out our trash properly, etc. And as I said before, never had any problems with the cops or neighbors.

Is there any sort of loophole or law about new landlords and tenant satisfaction that may help me get out of the lease without having to cough up $1,200 on the spot? Finding another place to live shouldn't be too much of an issue but I don't want to have to wait until February to start looking. If he is this nasty and condescending to us now ("To prevent roaches make sure you clean daily." like we're pigs or hoarders or something!), I can imagine what it would be like in the next several months.

What are my options here?

Answer:
 > I do not like being disrespected

Sorry.  "I'm being disrespected" is not cause to break a lease.  Until or unless he does something that breaks the lease or creates another cause of action(like noise violations, lack of repairs, et cetera) you have nothing.

I'll point out that your actions basically accept liability for pests in your complex, so it's even less of an issue for him to treat you as if you're liable.


Title: Reddit Subpoena

Question:
I received a message and an email about a Reddit Subpoena. Is there anything I should be concerned about? It says they might provide responsive information consistent with applicable law to the requesting party about my account. Could someone please tell me what is going on? I'm from Australia but I'm pretty sure this case is happening in the US. I'm just a teen and I don't know about any of this. Please help me.

Edit: Thanks to everyone who answered my questions! I now realise that I must have replied to the person of suspicion's post/comment. Right now I am just trying to calm down and tell myself that nothing bad is going to happen. Thanks everyone for helping a clueless frightened teen in seek of help! I wish I could just give everyone a big 'ol hug right now, because your comments really made me feel better after being messaged about legal action, which made me very very very nervous. I am still not calm, but everyone's comments made me feel better! Thanks a lot!

Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer:
 Someone sent a subpoena to Reddit requesting some form of information about your account.  We can't guess what that is.

If the subpoena was issued in the USA, you could move to quash the subpoena.  We can't guess whether you'd have a chance to quash, but in general quashing subpoenas is pretty tough.


Title: (TX) I've been getting phone calls from random companies all looking for the same woman. This has been going on for about 8 years.

Question:
Hey, /r/legaladvice. I'm sorry if this is the wrong sub, I just didn't know where else to post it. If I should post this somewhere else, please let me know.

This all started when I got my first phone. Soon after I activated it, I got calls daily from debt collectors, lawyers, and collection agencies all looking for the same woman. I won't post her name here. For 8 years, I call these people back, and tell them they have the wrong number, but I still get the calls. For a while I thought that I got a recycled phone number. But now I'm starting to think that whoever this lady is, she's using my phone number. The calls usually happen early in the morning. I work late at night, and usually sleep in to get my full 8 hours, but these calls are making it hard on me. This morning someone called, and I sent it to voice mail. It was a company in NY looking for our girl. He left a message, and left me her name, DOB, and the last four of her SSN. He just gave that info to a random stranger. Is there any way I can get in contact with her? Or get my name taken off a list? I just want these phone calls to stop.

Answer:
 First, make sure you don't have any sort of identity theft issues going on.

Beyond that, giving out your phone number isn't a legal issue.  She's using your number as a fake, the only way out of it is to change your number


Title: Hole opened up in backyard after purchasing house

Question:
I'm in Illinois.

We were in the backyard yesterday and noticed a hole. Upon looking into the roughly 3ft wide hole it goes down about 20 feet and has water at the bottom. We aren't sure if it's a well or a cistern yet.

Some background- First look at the house, there was a giant pile of dirt in the front yard. People do weird stuff, the house had been vacant for a year, we figured they were just storing it there for some reason (along with food in the cabinets, and other odds and ends in the shed), but made note of it.

We decided to put an offer on the house. All offer paperwork was signed by the POA for the house. The wife of the former owner, who died, lives in Georgia. We looked today, and on the disclosure she changed her answer from "No" to "N/A" on the question "I am aware of material defects in the well or well equipment" but did not specify further. Once again, first time home buyers, we didn't question it but we didn't see a well and we're on city water. They accepted our offer.

House inspection time- All the snow has melted. The pile of dirt was moved to the backyard. We start to look around a little and notice a giant concrete block in the woods behind our house, don't think anything of it, there's tons of garbage in the ravine. There's also a very long (roughly 20 ft) metal pipe off to the  side of the house that isn't connected to anything. There's clearly been a bobcat back there recently as it's muddy with fresh tracks, and some of the paver bricks that were covered in snow are now broken from being disturbed. Once again, we figure they moved the pile of dirt to get it out of the way? They knew we were getting an FHA loan and would have to build steps off the back door, so they were probably just getting started.

Now- We moved in at the beginning of April. Raked all the dead leaves, threw away all the garbage (metal pipes, concrete blocks, old fence posts, other junk) and are getting around the landscaping but it's been raining non stop for 3 weeks. Decided to leave the dirt, we have to regrade the yard so we can use that.

Yesterday, half the dirt is gone and there's a giant hole in the yard that anyone could've fallen into.

I think they knew about it and tried to cover it up. Of course, nothing seemed suspicious to anyone until we put it all together. We don't mind fixing it, but the idea that either of us or our family out there doing yardwork, neighbor children, or anyone could've fallen into this uncovered hole is terrifying.

Should I pursue this further? If we have to fill in a well, there are codes to follow and getting it done could cost us a good chunk of money. If they lied about it or tried to cover it up, how do we even prove that?

Update: It was suggested that I call the Health Department to see if they have any information. What she could see was the previous owner (Mary, wife of deceased owner) had a well dug in the last year? She gave me an email address to ask for more information and said they'd send me all the records they have.

Topic:
Real Estate law

Answer:
 No well is 3' wide and 20 feet deep. Sounds like an old cesspool or septic tank. Get a plumber or septic guy out there to inspect. Falling into a septic tank is a quick way to die. Beyond drowning, the air in there is nearly void of oxygen.Answer #2: >I think they knew about it and tried to cover it up.

An equally reasonable interpretation would be that the seller misunderstood the scope of the problem and attempted what turns out to be an inadequate remedy.  You don't have evidence to jump to ill-will at this point.

>but the idea that either of us or our family out there doing yardwork, neighbor children, or anyone could've fallen into this uncovered hole is terrifying.

You have no legal remedy for what could have happened.

It sounds like you are a good bit away from proving that the seller knew of and failed to disclose a problem with the property.  In the circumstances you describe, it sounds possible the seller truly wasn't aware of the problem (if what you describe even represents a problem).

>If we have to fill in a well, there are codes to follow

You likely should get some qualified advice about what the hole is and what should be done about it.


Title: Being screwed by a service department

Question:
This is a repost with additional information. I was unsure how to link the two posts. Sorry!

Hello LA, I apologize for the wall of text.

So, I bought a truck (2014 Ram 1500) in February of last year. Since I have bought it, I have had nothing but issues with the truck. First, the day after I drove it off of the lot, I went to get it inspected and the Ebrake was broken. Took it back to the dealer I purchased it from and they “fixed” it. Next, the drivers side door had an issue where it would register that it was open/closed. Brought it back to the dealer, they fixed that. About two weeks after that, I noticed that the air conditioning didn’t work. Brought it in once again, they said it my fault and I could have hit a stick or something to put two huge holes in the condenser. I fought tooth and nail and they eventually agreed to replace the condenser for a 100 dollar decidable in accordance to the lemon law in MA. Fast forward two months after that, the air conditioning once again, doesn’t work. This time I bring it to another dealer and they cover it under warranty, even though it was the previous dealerships negligence.

Since then, I haven’t had any issues with the truck, until this previous weekend. Driving on a main highway when I hear a loud grinding which turned into sounding like something had fallen out from under the truck. I got out and looked under the truck to make sure nothing had, and continued on my way to the nearest shop. Luckily I was able to have someone look at it.

Upon inspection, I was informed that the ebrake had no pad on it, and the line snapped, throwing parts into my rotor. Breaking the ring around the rotor, the rotor itself, and obviously the ebrake. They informed me that it was likely negligence, as there was no padding on the ebrake, and the line was likely not tightened correctly. Luckily they didn’t charge me for the diagnostics (I tipped them well) and they gave me a write up which indicated I would need a new ebrake, rotor, and rear axel.

I immediately called the dealership I purchased it from and talked to the manager. He had me email him the summary of the damages. After getting no where with the dealerships service manager, I escalated it to the service manager for all of the dealerships. After going back and fourth and him telling me it has been too many miles, he told me he owes me nothing. After that, I brought it in for a second opinion at the dodge dealership that I had brought it to, and they also confirmed it was likely negligence. He offered to speak with the service manager for the original dealership, but after contacting him, he refused to talk. He once again told me I was owed nothing. I picked up all of the paperwork for all of the things I had been in for, and all of the documents have service write ups for what work had been done on the vehicle, except for the ebrake fix. There is nothing saying what was done. I left a review on Facebook explaining the situation and it was taken down. There was no profanity or anything.

I’m wondering if I have a leg to stand on in small claims court. I am getting ready to file a complaint with the better business bureau and the state attorney general. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer:
 If you've got another RAM dealer confirming it was negligence on the part of the parking brake fix, and you have the documentation that shows that the dealer you purchased from did the work, Call FCA's customer care number for RAM at 866-726-4636 and explain your situation.

Manufacturers care a lot about how their dealerships are perceived.

This is the logical next step before you hit small claims, and may get some resolution before you have to put out any money relating to recovering your damages. All this phone call will cost you is some time and aggravation.


Title: I messed up...car insurance related

Question:
I'm in Indianapolis, Indiana.   I'm driving a van that I borrowed from my father in law.  Saturday morning I was backing out of my driveway and backed into a car I couldn't see.  I damaged the front drivers fender and drivers door.   I tried to find the home that the car belonged to but couldn't....so i left a note with my number.

I get a call a couple hours later and explained what happened.  I didn't have insurance on the van so I told the person I'd pay out of pocket and to get a quote.

When I got home, I got insurance on the van...I gave the person the insurance info last night.   The insurance agent called today and asked me questions...they want my phone records to see when the person called me back.   Both I and the person told the insurance company that the accident happened around 5p.m..

The agent will see that the accident occurred before 5pm and the person called me back way before that.

What will happen to me?  Will I be arrested?

Answer: hahahah this is insurance fraud. [good luck! ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance_fraud)


Title: (California, US) Rights for DUI driver??

Question:
My bf's sister was at fault in a DUI related accident last night and was injured. One of the people in the car she hit was also injured, but is in stable condition. The problem is she is in the hospital, being supervised by an officer, handcuffed to a table and has sustained a broken pelvic bone and possible spleen lacerations. A surgeon was scheduled to see her. We know this because this morning they were allowing us to call her and she was allowed to call us. We were not allowed to see her in her room. Infact, they told us not to be at the hospital at all and to tell family not to come. Now, however, they are refusing to let us talk to her at all. We have no clue if she had surgery. Originally, we were told that the nurses would not tell us any information, only if she was stable and that any details would have to come directly from her, only how can we when they won't let us have any contact anymore? We left there feeling safe that we would be able to find out more as the day went on because the nurse and officer told us so. Things have completely flipped. Earlier, the officer even got angry at her father saying that she was "under arrest so no contact." Her dad then said he would like to have an attorney present with her and the cop told her that she couldn't have one until she had been charged. That's confusing.. Our questions are the following:

- If she isn't charged, how can they prevent anyone from having contact with her?
- How are we to know if she's been in surgery? Shouldn't the hospital at least have let her parents or husband know?
- They police are telling us that when she is released from the hospital, she will be formally charged and taken to jail for the DUI.. But she's currently in hand cuffs and not being allowed to contact anyone. Doesn't that seem like hospital jail time on top of any jail time she receives after being charged?
- How come the switch? At first, the hospital and police were very assuring we would be able to contact her and at the very least find out how she is doing. Now they are refusing husband and parents any information. How can that be?
- Can a lawyer speak with her while in the hospital? It sounds like she could be there a while

Thanks for any and all help, advice and suggestions. We just want to know her rights, If any, and to know how she is doing health wise.

Answer:
 Her family should hire a lawyer for her on Monday morning, and follow his or her advice.

>If she isn't charged, how can they prevent anyone from having contact with her?

Because she's under arrest.

No, being in the hospital, even detained, is not "jail time" though it might be credited back as custody time when she is sentenced, if her sentence includes jail.


Title: Parent Harassing Teacher

Question:
Location:  Can't get too specific - let's say North Central Maryland/South Central Pennsylvania.

Situation:  Wife is an elementary school teacher.  One of her 25 student's mother is e-mailing my wife 3 - 4 times a day, complaining her child isn't getting the education she deserves, that my wife is an ineffective teacher, shouldn't be teaching common core (even though the district requires it), and other nonsense.  This is the first parent in 15 years to raise this issue.  The child is new to schooling and the district - was private schooled for year before.

The principal got involved for about two weeks.  After the first day the principal sided with my wife and requested limited communication and to copy the principal on all communications.  So the mother changed tactics and started sending in written letters for a few days then went back to e-mailing my wife.

Parent-teacher conferences are coming up and the e-mail communication is escalating again.

My wife is stressed.  The school hasn't done much except tell my wife she is right in the matter and pointed out that a teacher only has to respond every 24 hours to parent comments per union contractual agreement.

There is an anti-parent harassment policy in the union contract but I think it requires a protection order.

Any thoughts on what could be done?

The location is vague because the parent is vocal online and I don't want to give away too much.

Answer:
 Maybe I am not understanding. They are emails. She doesn't have to read them. She should create a form response that the parent should contact the principle as discussed at the meeting on x date. Respond every day with the same response. Answer #2: She could talk to her union rep. Maybe also just ask the principal to write/approve of a simple 1-2 sentence response email to this parent that your wife just responds once per 24 hours with. Answer #3: I have little advice for the emails but I do have advice for the upcoming conferences. When I know I am going to have a difficult conference I make sure to have an administrator in the conference. I also schedule the conference so there is a definite start and stop time. Scheduling a conference with nothing to force it to end (such as another conference) gives the parent an excuse to keep talking. Once the time is up, I say that I must respect my other parents time and I get up and begin walking to the door.Answer #4: Related unrelated question.

My ex-wife is harassing my son's teacher's and passively aggressively blaming them for bad grades.

What can I do or give them for Christmas type thing to apologize for her behavior without making it awkward?

I'm thinking a 20 with a nice thank you note to each teacher. But not sure.Answer #5: Is she mandated to respond?


Title: My neighbors have their dog tethered on a tiny deck. It is whimpering and barking all day. What should I do to help the dog and the noise?

Question:
Hey there. I live next to a large-ish apartment building (maybe 10-12 units). One of the residents has a large pit bull that is being left tethered with a rope on an elevated deck. It probably has a five-foot-by-five-foot area to walk around. It is whimpering, barking, and otherwise obviously distressed.
As my neighboring building is a multiunit dwelling, I do not know the residents nor do I know which resident/apartment has the dog in question. What they are doing is cruel to the dog, I believe (Google "dog tethering" to see why), and actually illegal in many jurisdictions; though I'm not sure that is here. What should I do regarding both the dog's welfare/neglect and the noise?
I will add that I rent out part of my home on a short-term basis (totally legally), and the site of a crying pit bull 10 feet from my house is a bit offsetting.

EDIT: Forgot to mention. Dutchess County, New York.

Answer: Your first call should be to animal control. You also might want to call shelters or the humane society; they'll be able to give you good information. There also might be laws or ordinances regarding dogs and noise; you can call the non-emergency number and report it to the police.


Title: (Indiana) Former employee threatening to press charges over a stolen phone.

Question:
Hello--

At the beginning of the summer, I left a job as I didn't agree with their...questionable practices. I was given an iPhone 6 as a work phone and was expected to give it back whenever I left the position. Towards mid-june, my car was broken into and the phone (in FedEx packaging as I was going to send it back that morning) was stolen. I filed a police report the same day, retrieved a receipt, and sent it to my former employer. My employer replied saying that the phone being stolen was my fault and that I am expected to pay for the device.

Now I am receiving messages from my former employer saying that if I don't pay for the phone, they will attempt to press theft charges on me. What can I do to cover myself from this ordeal?

Answer:
 They cannot press charges against you.  Only the district attorney/prosecutors/state's attorney can file charges against you.

With that said, you are responsible for that device, regardless of how the phone went missing.  They could absolutely sue you in civil court for the current market value of an iPhone 6.


Title: DUI after having been on ARD. Need help!

Question: I (M,23) just got a DUI on Wednesday in PA.  I had gotten stopped for not having my headlights on and I was literally feet from my destination.  Blew the breathalyzer and did the tests.  They decided to take me in for blood.  Then after that they release me.  My problem is that I already was on ARD when this happened so I'm assuming they will revoke that and charge me for the crimes again plus the DUI. I need help and would appreciate any.  I know I did wrong and I'm definitely learning my lesson. Would there be a way for me to keep ARD and do some sort of second offense program?

Answer: If you had learned your lesson you wouldn't have been driving drunk. You deserve what's coming buddy


Title: Received a letter from DHR out of the blue stating that an appointment for paternity testing has been made for me. Should I just go and take the test? Memphis, TN.

Question: I'm male and live in Memphis, TN. I haven't been served with anything, but about three years ago my live-in gf left suddenly and cut off contact. Last I heard she was living on welfare in Florida and had a toddler. The DHR letter says it's regarding: "Jane Doe MySurname." I assume that's her child and its at least possible it's mine but I don't know for sure. I did not sign anything at hospital, didn't even go to the hospital since birth was in Florida i guess.  I can't afford child support right now, but I don't want to get some sort of default against me for ignoring this letter. Can't afford a lawyer and I'm debating if ignoring it is the best bet for now. Don't they have to serve me with something before I can get held responsible for child support? I've moved 4-5 times since she left, but I haven't been actively hiding or anything. I'm just really nervous about going to this appointment since this letter is the first I've heard anything about it. Letter was not certified if that makes any difference.

Answer:
 It's absolutely critical that you get this testing done.  In some states, a woman can merely name a man as "the father", and if not challenged within a time limit, the presumption can be made "irrebuttable" -- meaning that even if she was wrong, or lied, you don't get off the hook, and you are stuck with child support payments for the next 18-26 years.

DO NOT IGNORE THIS.  It might be your last chance to avoid becoming obligated to pay for a child who is not yours.

And, of course, if it *is* your child, even aside from your obligation to provide support, you may want to build a relationship.Answer #2: This isn't Comcast wanting their cable box back. You may have a child. And if it is your child you have an obligation to support it. You absolutely need to get this test done so you will know. Ignoring it will not make it go away but it will make you a deadbeat dad.


Title: Texas: Dealer sold me a car with 4,000 miles more than I was quoted and now wants 2nd down payment without changing the price

Question:
They offered me a free tank of gas and an oil change and that was it.  Do I have legal recourse here or can they repo the car?  It was a trade in so its my only vehicle now.

Edit:  Thanks everyone.  The dealer knocked $400 off my deposit. :)

Answer:
 Take a picture of the odometer today and post it to Facebook (for example, since Facebook puts dates on posts and doesn't let you backdate them).  You may need this as evidence that you didn't put the extra 4000 miles on there yourself, so you need a date on the pic that establishes that it would have been impossible to drive that much since you took possession of the car.

If you really want to be anal about it, make it a video instead, and take it so that the odometer reading and the VIN appear in the same video.


Title: If a law was passed and it was proven that the legislative intent behind it was to prevent people of a certain income from doing something. Could that be a law that could be overturned?

Question: I'm talking about the National Firearms Act. They admitted that the intent was to make NFA weapons so insanely overpriced the common man could not afford them. The tax stamp has been $200 since 1934 where $200 was the equivalent of about 4 grand in today money.  How is attaching a pricetag to make sure people of low income cant partake constitutional? Not like I expect to overturn the NFA I know hundreds of people smarter than me have tried I'm just curious because it seems particularly repugnant use income as a way of gatekeeping fun gun.

Answer: The legislature can pass laws even if biased. Someone with standing needs to challenge it. It’s up to the judiciary to decide the constitutionality of the laws if they so choose.


Title: Evidence not allowed in hearing - Texas

Question:
A friend of mine is going through a criminal trial. He is out on pre-trial bond. In the two years he has been waiting he failed 2 Urinalysis'. He is adamant he hasn't taken ANY illegal drugs. He has taken two hair follicle tests which were both negative.

In the bond revocation hearing, the judge would not allow the hair follicle tests into evidence stating something about them being hearsay. Although, the judge was aware of the tests and that they were negative.

He has since received a sanction for two weekends in jail.

How should the hair follicle tests have been presented to allow them in court as evidence? Why were they not allowed? Thanks.

Answer: Were the hair tests supervised by the court? Was the urine test?Answer #2: Does he have a lawyer?


Title: Hi please help!!!

Question:
*Idaho USA*
Hi so i am 16 and living in an abusive home my mother (who has sole custody) is going to a womens center for addiction (ordered by her P.O) for 6 months at least and i dont want to live here with my gma and want to be with my father, how can i approach this? Can I just up and leave to my dad's house? Thank you! *

Answer: You dad  can file for custody of youAnswer #2: Your dad can petition the court to modify the custody agreement.  With your support, this shouldn't be too hard, but it will probably require a lawyer.


Title: Our chase debit card has been used to pay $14 fees to Netflix, everyday, for the past few months...we don’t use Netflix. We just found out. What do we do?

Question: Like the title says, this has been happening EVERYDAY. Since before JULY. We just found out minutes ago; I’m not sure if it will be fixed soon, but what should we do? I’m lost.

Answer:
 Be prepared for them to tell you they can only go back X amount of days, like 60 or 90. You're responsible for reviewing your credit card statement and reporting any errors within a certain amount of time.Answer #2: You immediately file a report with Chase and shut down the card that's been compromised. You file a formal dispute of the charges. After that you can explore your recourse, but right now you shut it down before something more damaging happens.

Netflix is a monthly charge. You're absolutely being ripped off if it's showing up as daily.Answer #3: You start with Chase, and go from there.

You really need to go over your statements every month.  There are time limits to reporting fraudulent transactions.


Title: [Pennsylvania] Sister in Law Custody Battle.

Question:
So SIL has a mentally unstable ex who has told the court that he has asked people to damage her stuff, asked people to damage her car and apartment so that she might lose her job and get kicked out. This is all documented from him on the stand. The judge has told him to stop it and that is all he has down twice now.

She had sole custody with him getting supervised visits but even after her showing the texts of him saying this he was given joint custody.

EDIT : Forgot to say she does have a lawyer but what can she do to help speed up the process?

Now questions are

1) How would she get a new judge that is going to not let that continue since the social worker and her lawyer are concerned he might be a kidnapping risk.

2) We live in another state and said she can live with us. What would she need to get custody and move in with us while she tries to rebuild? Would she need to bring the child back for him to visit?

3) Does this sound like she has enough for a retaining order?

Answer: Sounds like she should speak with an attorney.  Wanting to move states and get sole custody because of a fear of parental kidnapping isn't DIY territory.  She needs to get a good attorney to help with this process.


Title: My girlfriend got pregnant and swings back and forth between wanting to keep it or having an abortion, which we should definitely have

Question: We got pregnant by accident and she's unemployed/unemployable now and I don't make enough to support a family which is why a baby is pretty much the worst thing that can happen right now. She's way too emotional all the time now and I just can't reason with her. So my question is, I know I can get hold of abortion pills. Could there be any legal problems if I just slip the pills in her drink without her knowing? She would just assume she had a natural miscarriage.

Answer: Oh my god. Hoping that she makes the decision to leave you.


Title: Could this actually be be binding?

Answer:
 Yeah, I think so. There's consideration - you get one share of the winnings in exchange for like/share/commenting on the post. Answer #2: It is against Facebook’s terms of service to encourage people to use the share button for a prize.

Edit: ok for all those telling me that this doesn’t impact the legality of the agreement, that’s not what I was saying, I am simply pointing out Facebook’s terms of service.Answer #3: Is there a different interpretation of equally share 100% of the winnings as a loophole Richard might exploit?Answer #4: This is actually a lot more complex than it seems at first. I could see a judge seeing that there was consideration, given the small chance of winning a judge could see that as actually equal to the almost-but-not-quite-nill value of a like.


Title: Life altering knee injury, want to press charges.

Question:
I was at a going away party for my fiances best friend. Drinks by the pool from 2pm on. There was a running joke on how long the host would last because by 5 pm she was toasted ( host was my fiances best friend )

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It happened mid July, i'm finally pissed enough that my life altering injury is enough for me to want to press charges.

Sig other and I got into an argument, her best friend and I didn't always see eye to eye. I wanted to have a private conversation with her, but " mama bear " best friend who everyone thought would be passed out by then decided I wasn't allowed to do that.

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Shorten this part of the story, I got pissed " Mama bear " as i'll refer to her wouldn't let me talk to my own other half.

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About an hour before I flipped a coffee table at the apartment complex, not towards anyone, and not showing any specific aggression towards one party. All caught on camera, i'm trying to get in touch with the complex to which I've admitted property damage, which they said was none and didn't care. Not the point I was wrong, I lost my temper. No excuses.

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About an hour later, I attempted to speak to my fiance, and she was pissed, rightfully so, for my behavior before. I have never been in trouble before, not even a damn parking ticket. Clean slate.

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"Mama bear" got very defensive when I tried having a private conversation with my fiance, we had driven together and was wondering how and when we would get home as we were drinking all day. " Mama bear " got in my face, pushed my chest several times, and I kept my hands at my side, stating very clearly " Back off, get away from me, this is not your business "

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Answer:
 You can sue the person who pushed you, but it sounds like you may be at least partially responsible yourself. That's unclear though, and really depends how truthful you're being here. Talk to a personal injury attorney. Answer #2: To press charges, you simple call the police.  They will stop by and you tell them what happened, they fill out a report.  Better if you go to the station and do it.  You tell them that you want to press charges, which really just means that you are willing to go to court.

Then it's out of your hands.  The police *might* then investigate, which may take a long time.  The DA *might* choose to press charges.  All of this could take a year or more, even multiple years.

Generally speaking, if you want the DA to press charges, you're not going to sue until after the DA has finished, but I'm not entirely sure about that.Answer #3: How did you fall backwards and break your knee cap?


Title: Think my wife's business is violating FLSA

Question:
My wife is a doctor and works for a practice with a handful of locations all over the state (Florida) with a handful of doctors (2-6) in each location. She get's paid on a per patient basis. So she is effectively paid hourly, but not for time in the office w/o a patient. So she may work 50 hours, but only get paid for 44. The 6 hours of notes and other upkeep she has to do is unpaid. She also does not get overtime for going over 40 patients in a week. She is also required to do so many hours of 'marketing' every month. Visiting doctors offices, hospitals, gyms, etc, to market the practice. All of this time is unpaid as well. They also offer no benefits other than 40 hours of paid time off a year, no health insurance, no 401k, etc. It seems like they are jumping the line between exempt and non-exempt for whatever suits the business.

* She is paid per patient, which is effectively hourly, but does not get paid for time outside of patient visits.
* She does not get overtime pay.
* she is required to spend so many hours outside of the office marketing, unpaid.
* She is not offered any benefits.
* She is not being treated as a contractor, as the business pulls taxes out of her pay checks.

Is all this legal? I'm not terrible well versed in labor laws, but it doesn't seem right to me.

Answer: There is a FLSA overtime exemption for professionals who hold a medical license and practice in the field of medicine. So yes, it is legal.