Title: Service dog in apartment. Questions about paperwork that was provided to management. [TX]

Question:
I’ve been in contact with an organization that provides service dogs. Mines will be trained for my mental health issue (I prefer to not disclose on here). I’ve completed their application process, was approved, matched with a goldendoodle and he is currently being trained and should be home with me in about 2 months or less.

I wanted to notify my apartment manager and he asked for the dogs papers which I provided from the training org. They asked what will the dog be doing and I stated it’s for mental health issues while emphasizing the service dog part so they won’t think it’s an ESA or therapy dog for comfort.

Apartment manager is asking for doctors note stating the dog is necessary. That’s where the problem comes in at. My doctor never stated it’s necessary but based on my diagnosis and the severity of it, which the doctor did provide to the org, they determined one would be helpful for me.

My question: am I required to give them more information than provided? I already have renters insurance and will provide proof of rabies if needed but I don’t like disclosing my medical information if it’s not necessary.

Answer:
 You could ask your doctor to provide a letter stating that it is a service dog for a health condition.

ETA: I mean literally, they only need write that line, if you want them to.

I don’t believe they’re allowed to ask what the condition is.


Title: Didn’t pay a fine for a train ticket in Amsterdam in 2017

Question: I accidentally bought the wrong ticket for a train in Amsterdam in 2017 and got stopped by the conductor. I had a ticket to Delft but this train wasn’t going there. They asked for my passport and for me to pay a fine of 50 Euros at the station. I was with five other people who didn’t get fined. I didn’t pay the fine when I got off the train and went home to the UK a day or two later. I got sent a letter to my home address asking for the 50 euros again which I didn’t pay and I’ve not heard anything more since. If I travel to Amsterdam again will I flag up on any system or will the fine have increased?

Answer:
 You can always crosspost this to r/juridischadvies , the Dutch legal advice sub. However, a few things I can tell you straight away;

* The Dutch railways increase a fine by €10 if you don't pay within 14 days, and an additional €25 if you don't pay within 21 days. They are not required to send you any notice before they're allowed to increase the fine, as would be the case with a regular unpaid bill getting sent to collections.

* While this may change after Brexit, there's currently no reason to assume you returning to Amsterdam will raise any flags, since you won't have to get a visum or any similar document; as far as the authorities are concerned, you can freely come into the country.

* I'm not really sure if fines given out by the Dutch railways are registered in the same system where the police can look up unpaid fines, but since it would be recommended not to partake in any activity that would require you to show your ID to a police officer anyways, I don't expect anybody will even find out.


Title: [WI] Bar's insurance company is coming after me for a $10K TV setup that was damaged accidentally after my DJ set.

Question:
Hi all - first time poster here so apologies in advance if I get the formatting wrong. Here's a breakdown of what happened.

I'm a part-time casual DJ that plays bars once in a while with friends. I do it as a hobby and have never been incorporated.  I do it for free mostly, with exception being drinks and foods. Really, its just an excuse to hang out with my friends.

So one night, a friend of mine invites me to DJ at this bar where he is a semi-regular house DJ. I came, set up my gear and we had a great time. At the end of the night, my brother-in-law was helping us load out, and apparently stacked two speakers on top of each other in front of this four-tv display that was directly behind the DJ stage. One of the speakers fell, and it broke the display (keep in mind, none of this happened within our awareness at the time - we were told a few days after, and the bar apparently has video evidence).

After a few days, my buddy gets a call saying the bar wants $10K for replacing the TV sets. Also keep in mind, we weren't drunk, disorderly or in any way malicious, and none of us (including my friend) signed any kind of liability contract with the bar.

The insurance company sent my friend a letter asking him to pay for the damage, and says they have video evidence.

In the case the vide evidence is indisputable, what are my options?

Answer:
 Same as if your brother in law backed into someones car. Either he has insurance that will cover his negligence or he pays out of pocket.Answer #2: Also keep in mind that if you do end up having to pay, you would be only responsible for making the bar whole. This would *not* mean purchasing brand new televisions for the bar, but instead, either repairing (if feasible) the existing equipment, or providing them the value of the existing *used* equipment (plus any labor cost to uninstall/reinstall the displays). In either case, I strongly doubt the value would come anywhere close to $10k.Answer #3: >In the case the vide evidence is indisputable, what are my options?

You can pay the full cost, or negotiate a settlement with them or wait and let them sue you.


Title: My boyfriend was in a car accident. The other car took off and my boyfriend wasn't sure who was at fault so took a pic of a random license plate and reported the accident. The car was a plain police cruiser and my boyfriend got arrested

Question: Location is Hawaii. How do I help him fix this? I've never been arrested for anything and neither has he. I have no idea what will happen now and I'm scared.

Answer:
 One: your boyfriend is a moron.
Two: you don't help him fix it; this is *way* above your pay grade.
Three: please consult a criminal attorney as soon as you can. Find a good one. It sounds like he is going to need it.


Title: Charged in Ontario

Question:
I recently got pulled over after leaving a plaza parking lot, the cops ran my plate and. Seen the vehicle was owned by my father with a suspended license so they pulled me. Over when I left.. Everything was fine I showed them Ive. Got my license and am paying insurance, and everything was fine until they look into. The back and talk to. My friend in the back who was fucked out of his mind, and his bag was open. And then seen he had kush of him so they said they had to search the whole car.. This is where things got fucked for me

I got charged with possession of marijuana, codeine, Mdma, crack, heroin and cocaine.. I believe the cocaine and. Heroin will Get dropped when tested, the cocaine is. Mdma and the heroin is either brown sugar or some nut meg looking stiff or some. Brown mdma I had in my bag.

I got charged with possession with 2 prohibited weapons, and. Extendo and knife

And I got charged with zanax with purpose to traffic Becuase I had. Like 1000 Xanax bars on me

Two hours after I got arrested 6 guys broke. Into. My. House with my. Family. Home with a gun so. Cops were called and it caused a huge thing about them trying to get me to say who it was when I don't even know who it is, and they were. Told. About the time a couple days before how people broke In to. My. House but the cops weren't called (it's happened 4 times, they got called the first and last time when the gun was brought) they feel really bad for. Me. And Mt. Family and. Want. To help. Get them off the streets, but I know they have been arrested for that stuff already and just continue to do shit. Like that again.. So they want me to snitch and have my. Life at risk? No. Thanks never that

I was told I could be facing around a year, I don't really want to Waste money I don't have on a lawyer, they took over 1000 cash from. Me also. Which most of. I got from working a under. The table job!! Will I be able To get any of This back, and If I face time is there any way I could get them to allow. Me. To work and go back to the bin after

Everyone in the car got charged with everything I did except. The weapons, will theirs be dropped? I. Don't think. They should be getting anything other than possession of weed

What do you think I'll be facing and what advice do you have for me

Answer:
 Have you considered that people keep breaking into your house because they are looking for your drugs?

Your family will be safer when you are in prison.Answer #2: If you offer to take responsibility for all drugs/weapons it should exonerate your friends. This is also the reason they should pay for your lawyer


Title: When is childhood sexual contact illegal?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Your phrasing leads to me to believe that your actions were likely illegal. 12-13 is beyond the age where you should reasonably know the difference between right and wrong.


Title: United Airlines lost my luggage, need guidance

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Did you file a bag claim before leaving the airport?

Cause these two items would've been addressed then:
>-If the airline can't locate my bag, am I entitled to reimbursement for the bag and items in the bag? -What recourse should I take for fastest solution?

Start by reading:  https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/delayed.aspx

If you haven't opened a claim, do so immediately and ask them how to reimburse you for items you need until your bag is returned to you.


Title: [Texas] A kid backed into my car today, but his dad is twisting the story.

Question:
A kid backed into my car today. I was driving in the roadway, he was in a parking spot and he backed into me. I saw him backing out from the corner of my eye but by the time I realized he didnt see me and wasn't going to stop, it was too late. I got his insurance information and filed a claim, but his dad came back saying "the insurance adjustor said the fault can be disputed, so why don't we both pay for our own kids car"

Ha, I have a completely dented and bent bumper that is completely punctured and he doesn't even have a scratch.

Here is the kicker- I have a dash cam and have video evidence of him backing into me. Once the dad found that out, he changed his tune and said if the video "allows him to determine fault" he would like to pay out of pocket instead of going through insurance.

They have a ton of money and I am fucking poor and we I can't even afford my deductible to fix this (lol and it's only $500). I feel like we should not have to use our insurance when he backed into me from an effing parking spot.

**TL;DR can someone review my dash cam footage from someone backing into me and give me their impression, and how do I protect myself legally if I agree to let them pay out of pocket?**

**Edit: I really appreciate the advice I got here. I give people the benefit of the doubt too easily so having the people on this sub to steer me in the right direction is great. I submitted the video to the claims adjustor yesterday. I filed a claim through their insurance right after it happened, and he was trying to get me to drop the claim. I stipulated I would only do that if we signed a notarized contract stating they're responsible to pay 100% of the damage which of course he wasn't okay with. Blocked every phone number I have for them and I am dealing exclusively with insurance from now on. Thanks again.**

Answer:
 He damaged your car. His insurance covers the damage, you don't have to pay your deductible or anything out of pocket.

If someone tried to pull that shit I wouldn't even consider going around the insurance, he doesn't deserve any favors. File a claim with his insurance company and get your car fixed. He tried to commit fraud, let him explain his actions to his insurance company.Answer #2: People do this when they think the insurance company will raise their rate or cancel their insurance, but you don't have any incentive to help them out unless they're willing to pay more than the cost to repair.

Answer #3: My job consists largely of handling this kind of dispute. I generally find that hearing "let's not go through insurance" is a pretty good indicator that you should do so.


Title: [CA] When a doctor/friend gives advice that ends poorly. Liable?

Question:
Garry Shandling's friend (who is a doctor) went to his house the day before he died because Garry complained of shortness of breath.

[When the friend called the day he died, Garry said he was still experiencing shortness of breath so the doctor told him to go to the ER](http://www.tmz.com/2016/03/25/garry-shandling-dead-limo-er-heart-attack)

If it turns out that Garry should have gone to the ER the day before, and that sooner care would have saved his life, is his friend liable?

Can a doctor ever give "unofficial" "off the record" advice to friends/family without liability?

Answer: Medical malpractice is extremely fact specific.  Exactly what the friend told Garry the day before is very important, and without knowing that, nothing can really be said.  TMZ isn't a good source for news.


Title: Jury duty while working third shift in Michigan.

Question: Jury duty is for 10am, and my shift usually is from 8pm-6:30am. Can my employer still force me to come into work?

Answer:
  [http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(5xra2cdyospemzarftwoitn4))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-600-1348](http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(5xra2cdyospemzarftwoitn4))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-600-1348)
 *An employer or the employer's agent who requires a person having jury duty to work any number of hours during a day which, if added to the number of hours which the person spends on jury duty during that day, exceeds the number of hours normally and customarily worked by the person during a day, or the number of hours normally and customarily worked by the person during a day which extends beyond the normal and customary quitting time of that person unless voluntarily agreed to by that person, or as provided in a collective bargaining agreement is guilty of a misdemeanor, and may also be punished for contempt of court.*

This basically says, if you're in a union and it's part of your CBA, yes. If you agree to it, yes. Otherwise you can only be made to work you usual number of hours, minus the number of hours you served on jury duty. So if 8pm-6:30am i(10.5) is your usual number of hours, and you have jury duty for, let's say, 10am-5pm (7 hours), you can be made to work an additional 3.5 hours that day. the unfortunate loophole in this is that the clock resets at midnight. So your employer could technically make you work 8pm-11:30pm, then have you come back at 12am.


Title: Father of my child does not want to be involved at all. What documents need to be signed so that his rights are legally terminated?

Question: Stating for the record that this was HIS choice, he doesnt want anything to do with me or baby after the baby is born.

Answer:
 You really can't.  Nor can he.  The law wants children to have two legal parents whenever possible.  Unless you get married and have a stepparent ready to adopt, it's unlikely a judge will sign off on a termination of rights.

If you collect any kind of public benefits, they will go after the father for child support, even if you choose not to.Answer #2: There is no real  way to just terminate his rights unless you have a step-parent stepping in to adopt.

Once the baby is born you can just go on with your life without involving him but he can file for visitation at any point, and if you collect any government aid they will go after him for support.


Title: Pulled over for speeding in VA.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Get an attorney, you're looking at reckless driving which is a misdemeanor in VA. This is a criminal offense that carries possible jail time, a criminal record, license suspension and renders you practically uninsurable for a while.Answer #2: Virginia is known as [the worst state to speed in](http://jalopnik.com/what-every-driver-should-know-about-speeding-in-virgini-1669902845).


Title: Police called wanting me to go to the station.

Question:
A cop just called me asking me to come to the police station and said the sooner the better as "we can get it over and done with."

My questions are, is this just a trick to try and coerce or obtain a confession? I mean, if there was strong enough evidence of the alleged crime, wouldn't they send cops around to pick me up or have a warrant?

Answer:
 The sentence "get it over and done with" likely means "we have handcuffs in your size we would like that you should try on".

Do anything else in the world. Do not go to the station.


Title: [Ontario,Canada] Crazy woman who lives in my building vandalizes my car, caught on camera.. arrested... then naturally, pleads innocent.

Question:
My Question is:  What is the easiest way for me to get a refund (around $700 of damages).  I kept the receipts of the repairs.  Small claims court seems like it will cost a lot of money and may not be worth it.  Can't the courts just demand she pay me the money when/if she's found guilty?  I say "if" because I don't' have much faith in the Ontario Justice system.

It will cost me a fortune and i'll have to miss time from work just to go to Small claims court. Is there no better way or is the system just a piece of shit that doesn't care if I get reimbursed or not?

Edit: thank you for the replies, I appreciate all of them and will look into small claims court after all. Thx

Answer:
 It costs $75 to file a claim at Ontario Small Claims courts, and if you win, the judge can request that the plaintiff pay those costs as well.

Ontario typically gives plaintiffs numerous opportunities to settle without actually going to court, although you will probably need to go in person to file.

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/scc/default.aspAnswer #2: Speak to the local prosecutor and ask him/her to add restitution to the charges?


Title: Requesting my child's biological father terminate his parental rights...How would I go about it?

Question:
He is in NY, I am in ME. He agreed to it yesterday, which I have in writing. He essentially told me that he does not want to pay child support for her because he is in a different state, and I am incredibly tired of the back and forth with him over everything. I offered to let him terminate parental rights, he agreed.

How would we go about doing this?

Answer:
 > How would we go about doing this?

You'll need to file for termination with the courts.  The father will have to physically appear, and the consent given before the judge.  See [here](http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/22/title22sec4055.html).

Getting an attorney to help would be ideal.  If you don't plan to do that, contact the local family court and ask them what needs to be filed.  You will also need to figure out if your situation actually qualifies, under that statute.


Title: Thinking about going to court against an BTC gambling website.

Question:
Hello,

I'm not going to type out the entire story here but I made $5,000 or so profit in little under one week off a BTC gambling website. At one point, I had been awake for over 24h just sitting there gambling and everything was going fine. 7am hit or so and I just decided to go to bed, I left the funds in the wallet (everything) because I had plans to bet even more in the morning and I wasn't really sure how much I was going to withdraw etc (keep in mind they take a 1% cut and that's a lot when you're dealing with $5k or so). One important factor to point out is that I left my computer on and basically on the page. Majority of that night I couldn't even sleep because I was in shock (I'm 17 years old and this is serious money, I was having plans of using these funds to go to university, open a small small business etc). I woke up the next morning and checked the funds, they were still there etc. I went out and never ended up coming back that day because my sister just came home from vacation (I have tickets to prove all of this, everything I'm stating in this thread can be proved). I come back 2-3 days later actually. Now this is where it gets really funny.

I start my computer up, everything is fine. I login to my e-mail, everything is fine. I login to the gambling website and it turns out ALL the funds are missing. Now at this point I'm starting to get really really worried. I also noticed my BLOCKCHAIN WALLET had been completely hijacked. I had an authorization e-mail asking if this was me xx and it had already been verified. My PP account funds were gone, everything. But here is what I can't understand ~ the website has a transaction log and so does Blockchain. I check them and I can't even make out where my funds are, or what's actually happened. I try to make of what it looks like and it seriously looks like the following:

A) SOMEONE HAS SENT FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE GAMBLING WEBSITES WALLETS.
B) THE FUNDS ON THE WEBSITE WHERE JUST "DELETED" OR VANISHED.

There is no trace whatsoever of the funds, and honestly? I'm very secure about my security and odds of this happening are so low. I'm not a stupid idiot that clicks links. At this point, I'm really upset and I practically broke down. I e-mailed the gambling website and they are just giving blatant responses and they aren't willing to cooperate at all. It's funny because I went into the chat and I started typing "WHERE ARE MY FUNDS?" and a few seconds later, an admin of the website almost instantly replies "you're just a sore loser". I don't know what to do. I have proof of almost everything. During this entire time of building the funds I was messaging my buddy on SKYPE to me with screenshots (http://i.imgur.com/GBgK8gL.jpg etc). Is this something I could take to court? Last night I sat down with my parents and they are willing to support the case but it's like, I don't even know what my claim would be because I have no proof of the funds just "vanishing".

They are using the excuse "oh we have 2layer security FFA on our website". But really, I think they have something to do with this and the replies they are sending me are funny. At one point they even claimed that I bet ALL MY BTC! WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND DOES THAT? I WAS FULLY SOBER AND AWARE I WAS ALREADY UP TONS. I'm pretty sure they can even make a good case that I actually bet the funds. Now here is another thing: Paypal sorted this problem out, they actually gave me back the funds in my PP account.

Answer:
 are you sure it wasn't just a dream?
Answer #2: So to clarify:

You illegally gambled money (you didn't put a location so I am assuming minors cannot gamble where you are)

Someone hacked your account

And you want to sue the company for what exactly?


Title: Suspended indefinitely?

Question:
Miami, FL

So my boss suspended me. But he didn't put how long I was suspended for. Can an employer suspend you indefinitely?

Even though they owe you 7 weeks of pay?

Answer:
 >suspending indefinitely

Translation: firing.

Yeah he can stop employing you.Answer #2: 1. You're fired.
2. If you are a true employee (filled out a W4, receive a W2) then file for unemployment and file a [federal wage complaint](https://www.dol.gov/whd/contact_us.htm) for the seven weeks, after sending a polite but strongly worded demand letter.
3. If you were an independent contractor (1099) then sue him for the seven weeks, after sending a polite but strongly worded demand letter. Unless you think you were improperly classified as an IC, in which case call the DOL Wage and Hour division *and* fill out an [SS-8](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss8.pdf) PDF with the IRS.


Title: [Alabama] How can I help my gf get a licence/ID? She has no school transcripts due to adoptive parents never enrolling her into any school.

Question:
I was directed to ask this here so my girlfriend (23) was adopted and her adoptive parents never had her in any school system homeschool or state etc pretty much shut in her room.. Also never  let her get a state ID or Licence our state requires three forms of ID to get a licence if you don't have a photo ID, she only has SSN and Birth cert. The other option is transcripts which she doesn't have due to not being in school. The state also recognizes health insurance cards as a third type of identity but she is currently uninsured and jobless due to not being able to get identification as well because id is required for both of those things anywhere we have tried to apply for her as well as trying schooling.

  backstory from last year: Her parents moved out across state of their old house (a hoarded mess) to move in with their actual biological grown son's family leaving her, their adoptive daughter at this house all by herself once she realized they werent coming back for her she told me what happened and I had to drive back and forth there to provide her with food etc until I got us both a place to live and could move her out of that place.. Currently shes in a tough spot of not being able to progress in life getting school/a job due to this we tried getting copies of her adoptive records (that also could count as a third form of id to apply for a licence but they also said they required a photo id for her to get.)

  We are at a loss as to what to do in this situation. Her adoptive mother is also technically her cousin or second cousin so we don't even know if an adoption agency was involved or if they just changed her birth cert.. she currently has contact with her actual mother now. But none with the adoptive parents.

Answer:
 Take a trip down to legal aid. They handle a lot of this type of stuff on a regular basis.Answer #2: Has she tried calling the Alabama driver's license office? In some states, there is a special procedure for people who don't have the regular ID, sometimes called 'exceptions processing' or something similar; it may not be mentioned on the website or commonly known in the local offices, but if you talk to the right person at headquarters, they can provide alternatives.

Are there people around her who have known her for a long time, who know her story, and who would be willing to assist her? Other family members, minister/preacher/priest/rabbi/etc, neighbors, doctors--who could be a witness for her? (How long have you known her?)

One possibility is to apply for a US passport. Without photo ID, she'll need to find at least one witness who does have ID, who has known her for at least two years (but longer is better), and who is willing to accompany her to her passport appointment and fill out form DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness, affirming that she is who she claims to be. A neighbor or family member who has known her from childhood and can also attest to her parents' attitudes would a good choice. Once she has a passport (which does cost $55 for a passport card, good only for land/sea travel to Canada/Mexico/Caribbean, or $135 for a full passport), that's adequate photo ID for a driver's license or state ID.


Title: Red light camera class action lawsuit, how can I start one?

Answer:
 [You can start by reading about what a class action actually is.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_action)

Then I hope after you're done reading that you realize that there's no shot of it happening.  Don't be butthurt you got a ticket from a red-light camera.  Either obey the laws, or if you were then defend yourself on the merits.


Title: Advice on getting jail time

Question: I'm being serious here.  I want to experience a couple of days to a week in a county jail on something minor that won't significantly affect my record.  I've thought about getting a traffic ticket, not paying it, letting it go to warrant, and turning myself in…but will that work?  Any advice on where in particular that would work for sure or another idea?  I'm sure I'll get a lot of flame responses for this one, so anything serious is appreciated.

Answer: This would impact your employment opportunities, any future legal situations you may be involved in, your finances, and so many other aspects of your life. This is a very stupid idea.Answer #2: Seriously: seek counseling for what is obviously a mental illness.


Title: (Florida) Is it insurance fraud to just keep money paid out for vehicle repair from a car accident rather than repair cosmetic damage to my car?

Question:
I was in a 3 car accident back in December. As a result, I have a small dent in the front bumper. 1 car t-boned another car and pushed the other car into my car denting my bumper.

I've been fighting with their insurance since the end of December to get the $700 check for the repair.

At this point I don't really care about the dent. It's purely cosmetic and I've gotten used to it. I have other things like bills that I could better spend the money on.

Would it be fraud to just keep the money for other expenses rather than use it for vehicle repair?

Answer: It would not be fraudulent to use the money for something other than the repairs.  It may be a violation of your insurance agreement.  It would be fraudulent if you were to charge another person for that in a future accident.


Title: Is it legal to go to a protest or demonstration and write on people's signs?

Question: Lets say I don't agree with what they are protesting. Can I bring like a big sharpie and just scribble on their signs? I know this makes me an asshole but I don't care, I am just wondering if it is legal. Obviously I would not touch any people and if someone tried to fight me I would just run away. If this is not legal, what would be the most disruptive and assholish thing I could do that is still legal?

Answer:
 No, defacing other people's property is not legal.Answer #2: >what would be the most disruptive and assholish thing I could do that is still legal?

Protest next to them.


Title: [Los Angeles, CA] Have I been blacklisted after not showing up to an interview?

Question:
Hey all, I missed an interview because I thought things would get better in my previous job. Sadly, I was doing manager work and I did not get a raise for extra responsibilities. The store owner wanted me to overwork while others took days off, which is pretty fucking stupid because I was the one working harder than anybody while they were on their phones going through FaceBook posts.

Anyway, I've been applying to stores owned by Kroger but they almost instantly turn down all my applications! I've turned in 12 applications and half of them have been turned down in just two days! This struck me as something odd and suspicious because it usually takes a week or two to get a response, but I'm thinking that they've blacklisted me for not showing up to an interview about a month ago. Is that legal to blacklist people? What if I tell them my reasons?

Answer: It's legal for Kroger to decide they will not hire you based on no-showing an interview, yes. Or because you don't qualify. Or because those jobs have already been filled. Or because they tossed a coin. You could call and ask why they're bouncing your applications, but they're not particularly obliged to tell you, or to give you another chance.


Title: Borrowed someone's car and scratched bumper - $1,250 repair? [x-post r/needadvice]

Question:
I borrowed someone's car for the weekend via a carshare website. Everything went well until I parked it back in their spot and apparently scratched a small portion of the front left bumper. Pic of damage: http://imgur.com/uaohzxt

The owner texts me that he's going to get an estimate (fine). Except that he sends me an estimate for over $1200! I was surprised given that there was no structural damage done, just a scratch. The owner said we could settle this ourselves via me paying him $950, or go through the carshare website litigation (an added fee).

I went to get a second opinion and the shop laughed when they heard the other quote. They said it would be $450, but realistically they could just do some rubbing compound and a light paint job for 1 hour for $150. When I explained my situation, this mechanic wondered if the owner even planned on getting his car fixed at all (shady).

I showed the second quote to the owner, but he refuses to go to this one. Instead, he said my options are to pay him $950 or go through the carshare website. So I spoke with a rep from the carshare website and they said I can't choose which location the owner gets the repair at, and I am responsible for the full $1,250 + their fee.

My insurance deductible is too high for me to go through them here, so this is all out of pocket. More so than the money, I feel like I'm being taken advantage of here. Am I missing something? What should I do?

TL;DR: I borrowed a car through a rideshare site and scratched the bumper. Owner's mechanic estimate states $1250; mine says $450. Owner refuses to go to the cheaper option and rideshare program is holding me liable for the full amount.

Answer:
 That $1200 is probably to replace the bumper cover completely. It is the proper way to do the repair.

Rubbing compound on it is the cheap way, and that doesn't do anything about the structural integrity of the bumper cover. A bumper cover is weakened by a collision, just like a bike helmet is weakened in a collision.

It's not your car, and it's not your call on where it gets repaired. The repair being proposed is a perfectly reasonable repair. Answer #2: >My insurance deductible is too high for me

My advice is to change your policy so that you have a deductible you can afford.


Title: Ex-Girlfriend's dad wants to charge me with Statutory Rape.

Question:
We're both 16 and she gave me head. How fucked am I?

I live in Wisconsin

Answer:
 I mean, theoretically you're exactly as fucked as she is. While the age of consent in Wisconsin is 18, and while there's no close in age exemption, you did *both* engage in the act of fellatio. Which is at your age apparently a [class A misdemeanor](http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/ib/01ib1.pdf). So hopefully her dad is aware that to the extent a crime was committed and everything was consensual [edit for the lawyer crowd: I realize that I'm using some very imprecise terminology here, but I'm trying to keep it simple], then his daughter is just as guilty as you are.

Now to clear something up, Dad can't independently "charge you" in the sense that he can prosecute you himself. All he can do is report the incident to the police, and request that they take action. Hopefully, *hopefully*, the police will have more important things to do with their time. Obviously in the event that you do hear any more about this, especially from the cops, you should remember that you have a constitutional right to shut the hell up and not say anything to anybody.


Title: Landlord is kicking me out for false claims. What can I do?

Question:
Hi. I'm a 20 year old female who's in a bit of a pinch.

Landlord served me a 3 day eviction notice today at 6:30 pm Utah time. The date is for today. The eviction notice states that he's kicking me out for

1. Keeping a pet on the premises
2. Unauthorised guest on premises.

Now. My sister arrived today (literally on the day I got served) with her cat so that I could see it. She arrived at 11 am UT time. I was still at work. She then took a nap (which I had given her permission to do)

During that time a new tenant arrived. She was apparently deathly allergic to animals and pulled out of her contract for in his words "uninhabitable living conditions"

So the property manager showed up and started harassing my sister (who again...was only visiting)

They have accused me of the cat living here AND my sister. What can I do? Please help

Answer: Call Legal Aid in Utah or Legal Services, or find a tenant's rights organization in Utah. For an imminent eviction, you need real legal advice, this is not the sort of thing this subreddit is good for. Good luck.


Title: Can anyone explain to me the Heather Hironimus case, and how a judge can compel her to sign "consent" for an unnecessary medical procedure on her 4 year old?

Question: Title explains it all, I'm sure some of you are familiar with the case. Lots of outrage about this and I'm wondering if you far more educated folks can shed some light on the other side of the coin.

Answer: Because a court previously determined that the parenting plan she and her ex signed, agreeing that their son would be circumcised,should be upheld. After this court decision, she absconded with the child, ignoring the court order allowing the father parenting time.Answer #2: Because she signed a settlement saying she would agree.


Title: (South Africa) Found a reasonably serious privacy/security issue on a bank's website.

Question:
Basically I have found a pretty serious privacy/security issue on the website of one of our largest banks.  The issue allows anyone to get easy access to banking statements/IDs/proof of residence and all sorts of documents of clients.  The issue was reported to the bank staff and manager and although they said they put the issue through to their IT department, I am not sure anything will come of it.

I want this issue resolved as this is an unacceptable security flaw, but I am not sure how to go about doing so.

So basically I just want some advice on what I should and shouldn't do with my knowledge about this problem, for example would it be illegal if I were to release specific details of this issue on social media?

I would greatly appreciate any help.

Edit - although I discovered the issue inside the bank itself, it is not localised to the branches of the bank as it has to do with an online application system.  I just happened to use that system from the bank branch.  I have reproduced the issue from home.

Edit 2 - removed details of the issue in question.

Answer:
 This is what I would recommend doing but it is not legal advice:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_(computing)#Vulnerability_disclosure

A responsible disclosure first alerts the affected vendors confidentially before alerting CERT two weeks later, which grants the vendors another 45 day grace period before publishing a security advisory.

Full disclosure is done when all the details of vulnerability is publicized, perhaps with the intent to put pressure on the software or procedure authors to find a fix urgently.


Title: Do you have to an ID on you at all times? Georgia.

Question:
I have a physical impairment that makes it illegal for me to drive. I do not have a drivers license. I do not drive.
I actually have an ID but it was in my purse at my office. I stepped out some coworkers to go view a house (we work in real estate). I grabbed my work bag but accidentally walked out of the office without my purse. We didn't go back for it because I don't drive and we were just stopping by to view a property real quick and then heading back. We'd be 15 minutes tops and we were already down the road when I noticed.

On the way back about two/three blocks from the office, coworker didn't notice a tail light out and we got pulled over. Officer asked for all their drivers licenses. I didn't have anything on me but my work ID that I keep in my work bag and a business card with my picture on it. I handed him that. He looked very annoyed and asked me to present an actual ID. I told him if he followed us about three blocks I could pop in and get my actual ID. My coworkers were explaining I don't drive.

He told me to walk the three blocks to my office and get my ID and bring it back to him. He held my coworkers back while I walked to go get my ID.

It didn't take long but he kept complaining how long it took me. He told me I had to carry it with me. Asked who doesn't keep their purse on them. Said he wished he could give a ticket for wasting his time since I didn't walk very fast.

Then he let my coworker go with a warning.

I am sure this is all legal but I was curious about the ID part. Is it really necessary to keep your ID on you at all times? Obviously me leaving my purse was accidental but I wasn't driving, we were going far and I had all the information he would need to identify me.  It wasn't like I was actively trying not to identify myself.

Answer:
 Foreign citizens must carry their immigration papers.   Drivers must carry their licenses.   Persons required to identify themselves must do so, verbally or with documentation.

But American citizens are NOT required to carry government identification documents while going about their business on foot or as passengers, at home or in public.

>Said he wished he could give a ticket for wasting his time since I didn't walk very fast.

It's usually obnoxious and misguided to say that police need to be reminded that they work for you.   But in my opinion, you should complain to this officer's commanding officer.

A basic understanding of civil rights is important for every police officer, and his behavior shows a strong misunderstanding of stop-and-identify laws, the principles of reasonable articulable suspicion, and the basic 4th Amendment rights of Americans.Answer #2: No, it can make things easier, but it is not required.

Also, he can't order you to go back to your office and get it, and I don't think he can legally detain your friends while you go if he has no other reason to hold them.Answer #3: I am not a lawyer.  But no you do not have to carry ID on you at all times.

Wonder what he would have done if you had just decided not to come back.

His request and behavior was unreasonable.

Go to the precinct and file a complaint.Answer #4: No, and that's unbelievably stupid, if he actually did that. Feel free to file a complaint with his department.

The closest thing Georgia has to a "stop-and-identify" law is the statute called "loitering or prowling." In that statute, failure to identify oneself can be a factor in determining whether someone is violating that law. However, your situation doesn't even meet that, since you did in fact identify yourself.


Title: [NC] I'm a college student...got my fake ID snagged by a cop. NC law says the punishment for that is a suspended license for a year. Best course of action here?

Question:
Some background...

I'm 18 years old from Maryland with a Maryland license. A) Can North Carolina suspend my Maryland Drivers License? B) If they can, whats my best option?

This is my first offense, however I was also charged with aiding and abetting a minor to get alcohol. The officer who gave me the citation did say that this shouldn't be a big deal, it's only a bump in the road, he knows we're good kids. Basically they want to help us not hurt us; although those are just words, I hope it gives a bit of context.

A year suspended license does seem a bit excessive to me...I have no idea how lenient judges may be on this sort of thing or if I should just lawyer up.

Help?

Answer:
 A) Yes.

B) Get a criminal defense attorney and stop having a fake ID.Answer #2: The officer was just trying to keep you calm. What happens to you is out of his hands now. Get an attorney. In addition to the fake ID charge the aiding and abetting charge could land you 60 days in jail and a criminal record. This is not just a "bump in the road". Answer #3: I'm sure he didn't tell you how big the bump was huh?


Title: Are charges normally filed in hunting accidents?

Question:
To be clear, I, nor anyone I know has accidentally or purposely shot someone, nor do we plan to.

I got in a conversation yesterday about hunting accents and what happens to the accidental shooter. I know every year or so I hear about an accidental death during deer season. A few years ago I know I heard about a hunter that accidentally killed a little girl when his bullet went astray and went through her window, but I can't find any news articles on it. I've read some other articles about children and other hunters being accidentally killed but no charges are filed.

Is this the norm? What normally happens in these types of situations. I assume the law takes accidents into account?

Answer:
 There is no "normal".  Each situation is reviewed independently for the possibility of charging.  Hunters and those who live near hunting grounds accept a certain amount of risk by doing so.  It's also fully possible to kill someone without doing anything wrong, at all.  In those cases charges aren't available.

It's also possible that the shooter is reckless to the extreme and charges are available.  Each situation is different, it's impossible to say.


Title: [ME] Hey legaladvice, how can I sell mayo and oil legally?

Question:
Hello!

I've recently perfected a recipe for mayo and oil that has a certain crustacean as the *Maine* ingredient. Friends and family are absolutely ranting and raving about it, they even have friends asking me to make them some.

I searched a little bit on the internet but I'm not really sure where selling homemade mayo and oil falls?

I found [this](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/el/business/business-answers-restaurants.htm#15) on the Maine Gov website but I still don't know if I fall under the home catering policy?

Any help would be appreciated!

Answer:
 To sell homemade food, producers need to get a license and get their home kitchen inspected. Most types of shelf-stable products are allowed, but some items (like pickles and probably your mayo) need to be tested and approved before they can be sold. Once a producer has their license, they have a lot of flexibility; they can sell at any venue and there is no sales limit.

Maine’s state law is one of the better cottage food laws in the country.


Title: [SERIOUS] After the US Senate voted to let ISPs sell our internet history a lot of people have suggested crowd funding an effort to expose the internet history of politicians responsible by buying it from various ISPs as a means of retribution. Is the basic concept of this even legal?

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 Yes.  Things that are legal are legal.

However, the ISP's probably won't sell it to you.


Title: Discrimination at the office due to mental disability? What now.

Question:
When I (27F) started my professional job in insurance law (UK) I disclosed up front that I suffered with bipolar disorder. We agreed that the only reasonable adjustment I required was that I would not have sign off on settlement payments. But would review in a year. This was my suggestion as I have no intention to put the Company or my job on the line if I’m manic.

Someone (M) came on board 14 months ago. I have been there 2 years.

At our annual pay review I received an increase but it was brought up that I had been sick and this affected my pay rise. The agreement I had with the company was if I was feeling slightly high or low to the point it would affect my work I said it best I go home. They more than agreed and thanked me for my honesty. I have had 3 afternoons off for this in 2 years and I came down with shingles last year but took holiday (it was Christmas and I had left overs).

I accepted this as I very much appreciate any increase and I like the company.

I recently went through my appraisal and raised that I would like a payment authority. I had proved myself for 2 years and believed this more than fair. I received compliments and praise, scoring far higher than my other colleagues who are the same level I am. They agreed that it was sensible and have already reviewed this. They promised to get back to me in 2 weeks.

It has now been 3 weeks and I have discovered that my relatively new colleague has received a payment authority whereas I have not. He was told to keep this a secret from me (not sure how I wouldn’t have found out?!) We got chatting and he disclosed that he was also on significantly higher wage. He is as annoyed as I am. We have the same qualifications and we have the same job title.

This is on top of other things that have been bubbling. For example a colleague left 6 months ago and we still have not replaced him. Both me and my colleague were told not to apply because they were looking for someone more senior. This was ok at the time but we have now been handling his “senior” work for 6 months and they have decided not to get someone in. So why can’t we do it?

How do I raise this with my Company? Have I every right to be annoyed? Is there something I’ve done? I sincerely love my job but I do not feel this is fair.

TLDR: male new employee has effectively received a promotion whereas I have not. I believe that it is because of my bipolar disorder.

If this is not the correct sub reddit please let me know.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 Hi there - HR here. Not sure of your location so this is generalized advice.

You were the one to suggest you should not have signing authority. That's a significant amount of liability to take on for an organization. Salary takes liability into as much consideration as experience and qualifications.

The new hire has signing authority. They take on that liability for the organization, so they receive a higher pay.

There is no need to pay you an increased wage to have you take on that same liability when the need is covered by another employee at the moment.

I don't see any discrimination here, and I can pretty much guarantee that's how your company would defend it. As for your question - I would just follow-up regarding the signing authority. If they grant it to you ask for a raise due to your increased value since you take on increased liability.


Title: Local Car Rally closes residentil streets

Question:
In my town every year there is a local car rally, i hate it as i have small children that are napping throughout the day and the race laps past my house multiple times, not only that but my street is blocked off so last year when i finished work at 3PM i wasn't able to return to my property until after 6PM.

Not only is our street blocked but all the driveways are roped off with caution tape meaning my family and i are literally contained to our property.

Is this legal for a shire to do this?

yes we are given warning but in this cold weather im not taking 3 small children out to spend time at a park or something.

Answer:
 IANAL, but roads get closed all the time for running races, car races, bike races, parades, street parties, and a variety of other things.  I'm pretty sure those kinds of things are allowed pretty much everywhere.Answer #2: > Is this legal

If they have the proper permits issued by the municipality then yes. If they do not, then presumably no.


Title: [Canada] Employer pushed my start date back, already left previous job and have no money

Question: Wondering if what my employer did was legal? I was hired with a start date of May 24th and I got an email informing me that my start date was pushed back to June 5th. It is only 2 weeks but I am a 20 year old student and I need to pay for rent and food. Is this legal or can I bring their attention to this so I can start on time? I found some information on promissory estoppel that seemed relatable but I'm not sure, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:
 Most employment regulation is provincial.  Province matters.

Have you simply told them that you counted on starting on May 24, that you've factored it into your budget, that you may have to look for other opportunities if they can't start the job as planned?  That's how to start.


Title: Estates and drug use

Question:
I’ll make a long story short here since it’s got depth. My uncle has been a drug addict for 25+ years. My mother who is the executrix of the estate is now ready to have the money split which will be happening within the month. My uncles crack whore girlfriend has gone to the law office to ask about the checks and harassed other family members despite being involved, uncle is involved with drugs currently arrested all the time on probation. My question is simple, is there a law or anything that we can do that would force proof of sobriety for him to receive the monthly estate payouts?
Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer: Let me rephrase this for you. A family member died leaving money to your uncle and making your mother the executrix of the estate. Your mother is using her position to withhold money willed to him because she doesn't agree with his current state of sobriety.


Title: 18M Possible Medical Malpractice Claim? WORST PAIN I HAVE EVER FELT IN MY LIFE. WOKE UP DURING COLONOSCOPY! More inside.

Question: Today, I had a colonoscopy done.  When I was taken back to get changed and an IV put in my right arm at the crease of my elbow, the nurse put the IV in too far and went through my vein and into my tissue, but neither of us noticed.  I was taken back to the operating room and put to sleep.  I woke up during the surgery because the IV was not in my vein.  They put another IV in my opposite hand, put me to sleep, and continued on.  When I woke up from anesthesia, I experienced THE WORST PAIN I HAVE EVER FELT IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!  The spot where the first IV was put felt like I was being stung by hornets, stabbed, and burned by a blowtorch all at the same time!  Even though I was literally screaming and crying out in pain, the nurses took their sweet time to do anything about it.  So after about five minutes of constant agony, the nurse puts some painkillers in my IV.  The painkillers DID NOT WORK!  They did this four times, waiting about 5-7 minutes in between each injection.  I was crying and screaming for a good 30 minutes from the most unbearable pain I have ever felt.  Eventually, I had enough, my pain turned into rage, and I was ready to leave.  My heart was racing, I couldn't think straight, the pain was pure torture.  The doctors released me, telling me to "Put a heating pad on it and take tylenol."  9 Hours later (now), my arm is STILL in loads of pain.  I have taken tylenol, and have had a heating pad on it since I got home.  My arm is very swollen, starting to bruise, feels hard to the touch, but mushy at the same time.  Can I possibly sue?  Any help is appreciated.

Answer:
 FIRST, go to the emergency room and have your hand looked at.  That sounds very wrong.  And no, a tylenol and a heating pad aren't going to cut it.  Seriously, put down the phone & go to the emergency room to have your hand looked at.  A bad infection can kill you.  No joke.

Second, medical malpractice is super fact specific, so you need to talk to a lawyer.  Do that AFTER you fix whatever is going on in your body right now.


Title: Dealership didn’t install my tires on correctly, resulting in my driver side tire flying off across 4 lanes of traffic and causing sever damage to my vehicle as I left the dealership. Advice?

Question:
I went this morning to a Jeep dealership for a simple oil change and tire rotation. As I left, I drove maybe half a mile down the road when my front left tire flew off across 4 lanes of traffic. My Wrangler slammed to the ground on the rotor and slide about 30 feet to a stop. Luckily, I was not injured and nobody else was either.

I called the police and they refused to file any sort of police report since “it wasn’t an accident because no one else was involved.” I called the dealership and they sent a tow truck. They towed my Jeep back to the dealership and said they’re going to repair/fix all damage done to the vehicle and I don’t have to worry about a thing. They then gave me a loaner car and sent me on my way.

Any advice on how to deal with this issue? Anything I should be cautious about?

I took photos and videos of all the damage. The front fender was bent, the fender flair was ripped off, the side step/rock slider was shattered in half, the rotor was ground down from sliding.  That’s the visible damage but I’m not sure what else could be broken that I didn’t see. There’s a photo I posted in the wrangler subreddit I’d you want to see the damage.

Answer:
 >I called the dealership and they sent a tow truck. They towed my Jeep back to the dealership and said they’re going to repair/fix all damage done to the vehicle and I don’t have to worry about a thing. They then gave me a loaner car and sent me on my way.

Excellent

>Any advice on how to deal with this issue? Anything I should be cautious about?

Sounds like they are taking care of it. No further action needed.Answer #2: NAL, shop owner.

They've done pretty much everything you could ask for in regards to making it right.

Just make sure they actually torque your lugnuts correctly this time 😉


Title: Can US president appoint himself as supreme court judge ? If so, can president hold both of those offices or have to leave old job for the new one ?

Question: Asking for a friend.

Answer: Yes he could nominate himself and no one knows. The powers are supposed to be independent but there’s nothing specifically against the coterminous use of powers because the ineligibility clause doesn’t cover this and no one has ever tried.


Title: [UK/Watford] URGENT: Potentially being 'let go' due to hangover! I need advice...

Question:
Long time lurker here, never thought I would find myself in such a situation but i desperately need help/advice.

My company was holding an event which I primarily put together. we had a very successful first day and as such, my boss decided to pay for everyone to have dinner and go out. We as a team went to a pre-booked restaurant, and as the meal came to the close, my boss' assistant gave me £50 in cash to "buy a few rounds - go nuts". This being the case, we went out to several bars and was back at the hotel before midnight. (I was asked to keep the receipts so he could expense it later)

In the morning, I was up and fully prepared for attending the event the next day. I was hungover slightly (so was everyone else). downstairs for breakfast My boss asked me how my morning is going and I replied, all good just got a bit of a hangover. which he immediately jumped on and sent me back to my room to 'sleep it off'. I was then told to go home, and then later informed that on friday morning, I am to attend work for a disciplinary meeting where the best case scenario is a formal written warning for gross misconduct, and the worst case is my employment being terminated.

This has frankly shocked me to my core for a number of reasons:
- Historically, we have done these events and they have played out very similarly (my boss included).
-no one else has been pulled up on this, only me (due to my pale skin and red eyes) - this is far from the truth as I took photos moments after being sent away as evidence that I was prepared for work.
-My  boss and his assistant actively encouraged us to go out as drink (which a number of witnesses can attest to) - he even paid for it!
-the employee handbook states that gross misconduct covers working under the influence - however hangover definitions in any dictionary clearly state its an after-effect, not an effect under the influence.  the handbook does not have a hangover clause.

Since then I have been sent home, been asked not to contact any employees or conduct any work and until this morning my work login credentials were deactivated (my phone's email and calendar requested my password which wouldn't work).

I am really scared and nervous as I want to keep this job so I need to know the following:
-Is there anything illegal about what my boss is doing?
-I have numerous complaints about my manager which I have always kept to myself - should I use this against him?
-is there any way to protect myself? I have got photos of my appearance and a close up shot of my eye at the time. they are all timestamped.
by being dismissed due to gross misconduct, what effect will this have if any on my future prospects?
-what can I ask from my boss if I am dismissed?
-any other advice on how to mitigate this?

points to know:
- I have never had any disciplinary action put against me, this would be my first.
- I have no written or verbal warnings against me
- I have been at this company for 10 months
- I have moved up quickly in the time I have been there and have a promotion scheduled which would dramatically increase my salary if my KPI's were to be reached. I have been achieving these
- I have assumed several responsibilities in my time there, IT, marketing, operations to name a few (not in my original job specification)
-my boss didn't attend the meal or drinks after
-historically he has always encouraged going out and drinking at events after the first day.
-financially, i'm not in a position to pay for legal advice from a solicitor, but I am willing to do so if i have the grounds.

Help me reddit, you're my only hope.

Answer:
 Try /r/LegaladviceUK

You'll have a much better chance of finding someone familiar with ~~European~~ British law


Title: Son/daughter rough housing. Son goes to ER. Being investigated for child abuse. Virginia.

Question:
Hello all, I am currently being investigated for child abuse in Virginia. I'm a mixture of pissed off, scared shitless, and kicking myself for the whole thing. Here it goes. This is in Virginia.

I got home from work today after a fairly uneventful Monday. When I walked in the door, my son and daughter (age 7 and 11, respectively) were fighting about something that children fight about. As I walk forward to break it up, my daughter pushes my son, and he falls into the coffee table and busts his head. After picking him up, I realized it's probably going to need stitches. My wife was cooking dinner, and I already had my keys in my hand, so off to the hospital we go. In retrospect, I should have offered to finish up dinner and asked my wife to take them.

Once we get to the hospital and check in, they give him a was of gauze and tell us it'll be a couple of minutes. About 15 minutes go by and they call us back. My son has been "trying to act like a big boy lately," so when I stood up to go back with him, he said "I'm gonna be a grown up and go by myself!" The nurse said that was fine, and I thought nothing of it. It was only 2-3 stitches, anyway.

About 45 minutes go by, and they're still back there. A nurse comes out again, without my son, and asks my daughter if she'll come back. Naturally, I asked why. They said it was hospital policy. We go back and forth for a few minutes after they insisted, and I eventually relented. They asked me to wait outside.

About 30 more minutes goes by and the nurse comes out, without my children once again, and informs me that she has called my wife to come and pick up the children. After a few "what in the world are you talking abouts?" She informed that my son told them that I hit him, that they've made a report to CPS, that they will not release my children back to me, and that my wife is on the way to pick them up. I tried to ask more questions, but they wouldn't tell me anything else.

My wife gets there about 10 minutes later, and she talks to the nurses for a few minutes. They release our children to her. I follow her home. After we get home, the first thing I ask is what in the world is going on. Turns out, they had asked my 7 year old son over and over and over and over and over again

• "How often does daddy hit you?" "Daddy doesn't hit me"
• "Are your injuries normally like this when daddy hits you?" "My sister pushed me"
• "Does daddy ever get drunk before he hits you?" "Daddy doesn't hit me."
• "Where does daddy normally hit you?" "Daddy doesn't hit me"

You get the point. Turns out, if you ask a 7 year old the same question time and time again, he eventually gives you the answer you want to hear. They asked my daughter the same questions. Being a bit older, she didn't give in, but they didn't feel that was good enough.

So, now I'm sitting at my desk still trying to make sense of this whole thing. I really have no idea what to expect, but I keep imagining the police showing up to take me away in handcuffs.

Edit: I guess I should add that I've never hit my children

Edit 2: Just read that Virginia is a mandatory reporting state, so I guess that explains the reason for the interview.
Topic:
CPS and Dependency Law

Answer:
 Never, ever have someone interview your child without you there. You always wonder why they police can't...this is why. They are easily persuaded by making them seem like they may get in more trouble if they don't tell them what they want to hear.

If the police come inform them they were interviewed w/o you being present or your consent.

In all honesty, if your wife was also present in the house and all the stories match don't worry about it.

If it were me I would of give the nurse a taste of my own mind. Play hard ball.Answer #2: No. CPS will come out and talk to everyone. Just tell the kids someone is going to come out and make sure they are safe. Answer their questions.

Or you can hire an attorney right now and refuse to talk and see what happens.

Likely nothing will come of it but it is up to you. My best answer is talk to the worker, if she sounds reasonable then go with it. If she sounds like a crazy bitch with a plan, call an attorney.


Title: Can companies do this?

Question: I work for a very large international company in the United States. When we go over on our hours and go into overtime, they tell us to go home early or make us take longer lunches. Can they legally do this??

Answer: So they prevent you from working overtime?  Yes, this is completely legal.  In fact, it's the exact sort of behavior the overtime laws were designed to encourage - Not working employees more than 40 hours per week.


Title: [IA] Client wants to know what he can do about shoplifters - is claiming the cops don't do anything when they arrive.

Question: I work for a consulting firm and had a question come in that I've never worked with before. My town is seeing an increase in shoplifting in its downtown stores. The store owners claim they catch someone, try to hold them there, the cops arrive, and nothing ever comes of it. My client wants to know what he can do since he's not getting any help from the authorities - what does bringing forth a civil case entail, what does it cost, things like that. Any help is appreciated.

Answer: I'm confused. Are you asking the posters here to do your job for you? Answer #2: Start sending civil demands.


Title: [CA] Question about Basic Prescriptions

Question:
Throwaway for obvious reasons.

My husband and I just moved to an expensive city for me to practice. My husband and I are both sick and the co-pays for our medications are extremely expensive and beyond our means, even with insurance. We're saddled with loans, medical debt, CC debt financing expenses that education loans didn't cover, car payments (lack of public transportation to where I work), and even cheap housing is expensive here. His job pays very little and in the grand scheme of things, so does mine.

What are the consequences of writing a prescription for a non-controlled substance (with no danger of abuse) in the name of one of our pets for personal use? If I were to get caught, would the consequence be a fine, losing job, license suspension, or revocation?
I'm not saying I'm going to do this, but it's something that I need to consider. We don't qualify for public assistance - the only money we spend on anything nice is occasionally cooking a nicer dinner at home or getting a $10 bottle of wine. We don't live outside our means.

I know this sounds crazy to a lot of you and I'm sure a lot of you are judging. I get that. We don't have any family that can help.
I'm just seeking information so I can figure out what the "least bad" option is.

Answer:
 If you have a local Costco, try them. Way cheaper than Walgreens or CVS and by law they have to let you use the pharmacy.

Do not commit medical fraud. You could end up in serious trouble.

Edit: by serious trouble I mean license revoked, criminal charges, career ruined, etc..


Title: Being blackmailed need advice [NJ]

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 It a scam. Don't pay them money; once you do, they'll never stop bothering you.

Non legal advice: don't show your genitals to strangers online.


Title: My dog was attacked at the local dog park. I want to take the owner to small claims court (Orange County, CA).

Question:
In January, a dog attacked and badly injured my dog at the local off-leash dog park. The owner grabbed her dogs and ran when she saw that my dog was bleeding. I saw her at the park again roughly a month later, and she refused to give me her name or contact information because she said dog fights are normal and her dog only goes after dogs who provoke it.

At that point, I got the her license plate number and contacted the police and Animal Control. I filed a report that included a description of the attack, vet bills and pictures of my dog's injuries, as well as the information of a witness. Animal Control finally completed its report, so I was finally able to access the owner's contact information.

I'm getting ready to send a demand letter for vet costs (~$400, including vet-prescribed medication and food since her throat was too swollen to eat normally) in preparation for filing in small claims court.

* **Is she legally responsible for the injuries her dog caused even if I can't prove that her dog was the aggressor?** I do have a witness who saw the attack and can corroborate that the dog attacked completely unprovoked, but she's very unreliable, and while she has promised to serve as a witness, I put the chances at about 50/50 that she'd actually make it to a court date.

* **Can I use a PO box for the demand letter and subsequent court filings?** I'd rather not give this woman my home address if at possible (when Animal Control contacted her she tried to file a report against me, claiming my dog was the aggressor. They refused to file a report since her dog had no injuries, but it gives me reason to believe she might attempt retaliation.)

* **Do I file in my home city or the city where the attack took place?** The dog park and the owner are located in the same city, and I filed reports with Animal Control and the police in that city, but I live in a neighboring one.

* **Would testimony from other dog owners whose dogs have been attacked at the dog park be considered relevant to my case?** I learned after the attack that the attacking dog is well known for attacking puppies and smaller dogs, and several other people have called Animal Control about it, but they couldn't take reports without proof of injury, and as far I know my dog is the only one who has been seriously injured.
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: How do you intend to prove her dog was even involved in an altercation with your dog let alone her dog was the aggressor?  Do you have a video? Witnessess?


Title: How to contact someone in an "undisclosed" prison, if possible?

Question:
I'm directly related to a fairly high profile criminal who has been given a life sentence, but I can't figure out a way to contact them. If I can't, what is the purpose of putting an inmate in an undisclosed prison? As far as I know, they were put in federal prison in Florida, but committed the crimes in Massachusetts. I'm not going to post his info because I'm not sure if that would be breaking the rules.

EDIT: I'm going to assume that because he has his own Wikipedia page, its public knowledge so: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Flemmi

Answer: If he's in witness protection you're not going to find him.


Title: Is it illegal to for a landlord/employer to take a paycheck for rent?

Question: My husband works for our landlord's company. He works all day for them and then goes to his second job in the evenings. I am relived our rent is paid, but is it legal for them to take an entire paycheck for rent. He had asked for a raise that is well deserved. He never signed any paper work for them to have permission to do this. I tried to Google it, but couldn't really find much about it. Do we have any options here? I don't want to cause any bad confrontation with them as they seem like good people. This just seems wrong. We have a child and live in Texas.

Answer: As in every single paycheck they take from him or they make a deduction for housing?


Title: This guy filmed me while hitting on me in town as a social experiment. I want the clip to be gone.

Question:
Hi legaladvice,

So 2 days ago, I was hit on by a 29 year old guy and his friend. I turned them down politely and wanted to continue with my errands. He kept persisting and introduced himself in the utmost positive light to lure me in. His friend and him basically cornered me. I felt very uncomfortable during the whole interaction.

So I tried giving him my fake number but he sniffed it out and said "If I call you, it will be YOUR number right?".  I did a dumb thing and called my number myself on his phone to prove it. Then he came in for a hug and I felt very uncomfortable but still did it anyway. I thought to myself that I will just block his number later and think nothing about this.

But during the entire day today, I felt as though something was very off. He hit on me in English (I live in Sweden), in the middle of town square, with a very cocky and pressuring friend. I put 2 and 2 together and texted him if he was a youtuber.

He replied that he had issues with self-esteem and confidence. His friends have told him to approach strangers and then watch the video from day 1 til the last day of the progress. He didn't even ask for consent to film etc (the normal procedure). I don't buy the excuse and think he might use my footage for some "social experiment" on youtube.

I'm sure he's going to use it since we spent a good 5 minutes chatting. I'm not okay with it and am a very private person. I've asked him to remove the footage and he complied. However, I'm not trusting his words at all.

Is there anything I can do if he uploads the video or use it for other media means?  I'm very uncomfortable with this whole thing and he's not very responsive with his texts anymore.

Any advice will help. Thank you :)

Answer:
 >Is there anything I can do if he uploads the video or use it for other media means?

YouTube allows people to submit anonymous privacy complaints. However, you were in a public place with no reasonable expectation of privacy, so be realistic about the outcome.


Title: Friends Employer made her sign a form saying she quit before they released her final check, after firing her.

Question:
Hey all!

Location: San Diego California

My friend got a call from her employer telling her that she was being let go, and to not come in for her scheduled shift. A few days later, she went to pick up her final check. They had a form saying that she voluntarily quit, and told her she had to sign it before they would give her her final paycheck. Unfortunately, she did not know any better, and signed it.

She is looking to collect unemployment. She has two kids to take care of and in no way voluntarily quit.

As a side note, this business has also done shady things such as making people work more than 5 hours without lunch, and then telling employees they need to waive their right to a lunch so as not to be paid for late lunches.

I know that since she signed that form, there might not be much to do. Is there anything she can do to be able to collect unemployment? Is there anything she needs to do now to make that process easier? Thank you so much in advance!

Answer:
 She should apply anyways. Her employer will almost certainly argue that she quit, and object. She can appeal it and present her side; "sign or we're not giving you your final pay" isn't going to help her employers' case, so she may be eligible anyways.

If she's rejected after an appeal, then she's probably out of luck. In principle, she should have refused to sign and filed a wage claim for the unpaid wages, instead, but that ship has sailed.


Title: Girlfriend was in car accident. No medical or car insurance. (More info in post)

Question:
Yesterday at 9:30am my girlfriend was rear ended by a bmw while on the freeway. Traffic had come to a complete stop and the bmw did not stop and hit her. His airbags deployed but hers did not and she hit her head on the steering wheel. Her car (Honda civic that is being borrowed from a friend of hers) went into the car in front of her. The civic itself is insured by the owner, but my girlfriend does not have car insurance. Her, and the car in front of her both saw the bmw driver get out of his car on his cell phone (believing he was on it during the collision) My girlfriend decided to go to work after, feeling a little weird (naturally after any accident) complaining of a headache and soreness, and came home after work. Today (7/24) she had to leave work early because her back and neck were hurting so much and needed to be checked out. She does not have medical insurance as she switched jobs a month ago and has to wait 3 months before they offer health insurance. We're currently sitting at the ER with a 6 hour wait time and trying to figure out what options we have to proceed forward after we leave. This happened in San Diego, CA

What should we do?

Answer:
 First, you're doing the right thing by getting her medical treatment. That's the #1 priority.

> She does not have medical insurance as she switched jobs a month ago and has to wait 3 months before they offer health insurance.

If she lost insurance because she switched jobs she's eligible for insurance through the state at www.coveredca.com ...that's one of the purposes of the healthcare reforms of the last few years, to make sure that people do not have gaps in coverage when they switch jobs. Get her signed up pronto.

As for being rear-ended, whatever costs she has, she can sue the driver who hit her for. She can get a free consultation with a personal injury attorney to help her get reimbursement for medical bills.


Title: CA - Potential job offer turned scam. Out $1400.

Question: My brother M/40 was offered a job by what looked to be a legit large tech company in Pasadena, as a data architect.  He has been looking for work for a couple months and was feeling desperate. The person that interviewed him was, what looked like, an actual employee of legit company, Linkdin page and everything with over 22 years with said co. in HR. My brother was offered a telecommute position.  Everything lined up, he even got an email address.  This part is really hard to type.  The recruiter told him he needed to purchase $1400 in Amazon gift cards to cover the software needed for him to work from home.  He bought the gift cards and gave her the numbers so she could get the ball rolling (I know, I know..)  They also asked that he buy an I Phone, which he did, and set it up with a phone number.  The recruiter said she'd FEDEX him a reimbursement due to arrive at his house the following day by 1:30.  She included the tracking number.  1:30 came and went.  No FEDEX.  He was unable to contact the woman who set up the transaction.  After calling FEDEX, they said the package was sent from a Western Union office to an address on the east coast.  Totally fraudulent.  He called the actual company and asked to speak to the woman he thought he'd interviewed with.  She picked up and had no idea who my brother was and was shocked to hear what happened to him. So he was scammed.  What does he do?  He paid $700 on his credit card and $700 in cash at Office Depot.  He has called Amazon, his credit card company. The may be able to refund a portion of the money.  Any thoughts?  Is anyone familiar with this particular kind of fraud?

Answer:
 Amazon gift cards? Strange currency to ask for. Answer #2: The shortlist is:

1) He can file a police report, but it will likely do you little good;

2) He should contact Amazon, who may be able to refund some of the gift cards' unused portions; and

3) He should prepare himself to have to pay back the entirety of the $1400 on his own.

There's no legal recourse against anyone here, unless either he or the police discover who ran the scam.


Title: Ticket at a red light

Question:
So I got a ticket at a red light for having my phone out. I was stopped but the cop said I was moving. I realize it's basically my word against his (and the magistrate will probably believe the cop), but what can/should I do? Should I suck it up and pay the ticket or plead not guilty?

Warminster, PA
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 After reading all these comments, it appears everyone is determining the law differently. The term "in motion" most likely refers to any driver operating the vehicle along the road/traffic. You can technically "not move" during a green light and texting and of course you will be issued a ticket. Why would it be any different at a red light? The judge is most likely going to interpret the law as it was meant - you were operating your vehicle on the road and texting. It doesn't matter if you were stopped or not. Case closed. Now if you were pulled over on the side of the road and were texting (while your engine was on), this would be legal. I think that is how the law is supposed to be interpreted.

My advice - I would pay the ticket and move on. Especially if you haven't had any traffic violations in the past. I had a texting/driving ticket in a school zone about a year ago (I was being an idiot, I know) and my insurance rates didn't even go up.


Title: Got a notice on our apartment door pertaining to people smoking marijuana in our building; can someone help explain what exactly this will entail? (Missouri)

Question:
Got back home today to a notice on our (apartment) door, stating (verbatim):

"We have noticed and have had numerous complaints regarding strong odors in this building, presumably smoking odors such as marijuana.

This must stop IMMEDIATELY.  If the sheriff has to be called to do a building sweep, it could lead to subsequent arrests and charges.

Illegal actions and/or improper conduct is a direct violation of the lease agreement!"

I assume with drugs involved, there doesn't need to be a 24 hour notice before entering they're allowed to enter the premises?  I'm just sort of confused about what it is that they're going to do in the near future.  I'm out of town fairly often (upwards of a couple days a week, I go back to help on our family farm), would they be able to search my apartment while I'm out of town on the grounds that they're searching for marijuana?  Can someone help clear this up for me?  And to what extent are they allowed to search - if I have a safe or lockbox, would it be forced open even if they've found no further evidence that the smell is coming from our apartment?

Answer:
 The landlord cannot provide them consent to search your apartment.

He **can** let them into the building to search public areas for marijuana or the smell thereof.  If the police decide to search the apartment, he can let them in with his key.Answer #2: The police aren't going to come search everyone's apartment without warrants if that is what you're worried about.


Title: Concerned about a consent form that asks an unnecessary amount of private information

Question:
I work at a tattoo shop. We also have someone who does permanent make up as a sort of side business (eyebrows specifically) who has different consent forms from the ones we use for tattoos. With the Tattoo consent form we ask questions that regard whether or not the clients have any blood borne diseases (HIV, Hepatitis etc.) as it can pertain to our health to know these things.  I got a glance at the other one though and noticed it asked the client to disclose a incredibly broad number of conditions that didn’t seem relevant to the procedure. A lot of them made me feel uncomfortable as they seemed like overly private information, some examples included to check a box if you have Depression, STD’s, Multiple personality disorder, or even just stress.

I feel uncomfortable with someone asking such private questions if it’s unnecessary. Is there a legal limit to what can be asked of clients to disclose, or can these legal waivers be made to ask anything?

Answer:
 If you don't feel comfortable you can discuss with the artist or use a different one.Answer #2: Question:

Tattoos are fairly permenant things.  I mean, every year that goes by tatoo removal gets better and better - but it is far more expensive and pain in the ass to get one removed then get one put in.

What I am gonna ask... STD's don't fit the bill for.  But Depression, MPD, alcoholism or stress does.....

is he trying to weed out people that are gonna wake up next morning, become alarmed at what they have done and possibly sue him?


Title: Can a customer be denied service due to personal conflicts outside of the business?

Question:
Hey reddit,

Recently I got involved with a girl who was cheating on her husband with me. She's a hairstylist.

We had a bit of a falling out, and she decided to play a victim when I brought up the idea of informing her husband of how she operates. She told him I was stalking her, never went to the police for obvious reasons.

If hypothetically, I went in to her work to get my haircut, would her causing a scene about it work out in her favor or mine, given the fact that she has nothing to show anyone?

Answer:
 Don't do that. Find another place to get your haircut and stop sleeping with married women. Answer #2: To clarify what others are saying - Any service provider can deny you service at any time, for any reason *except for* legally discriminatory ones.  Those would be things like race, gender, religion, et cetera.

"Ex-boyfriend" is not a protected class.  Neither is "blackmailer".


Title: (KY) Local Newspaper Published Yearly Gross Salaries of All County School Employees

Question:
I'm getting mixed answers as to whether or not this is actually legal. Some people are saying it isn't because the list has each persons full name along with their salary. Others are saying it is legal because tax payers deserve to know who their money goes to. Supposedly these salaries are already public knowledge, but I don't know, I'm just curious. Whoever published the list though knew to expect some major backlash because they published it anonymously just as the local newspapers name.

Edit: Thank you all for the answers, like I said I was just curious because this is the first year I've ever seen the newspaper print a list like that.

Answer: Its public information and could easily be found. Answer #2: I've worked for a few public school systems and looked into many more...they all have pay tables for every body from janitors to principals online.


Title: [Tx] Customer walks out with $900. I am fired.

Question:
I was fired because my drawer was short $900 the cameras caught me handing customer change and now 711 believes I handed them back their money.

711 now wants me to pay them back $900 or they will press charges.

However I have the entire termination recorded on my phone (audio from my pocket but you can still hear our voices). My boss says several times they know I had no intent to steal and I never had any shortages before.

Is there anyway I can keep my job?

Answer:
 Unlikely. A $900 shortage is alarming. They're free to fire you if they think you gave a large amount of money to a customer.Answer #2: How is this possible? Does 7 Eleven even allow you to keep that much in the drawer?

I feel like we aren’t getting the whole story here.

The absolute lowest number of bills that you could have given this person as change is nine. You took nine 100 dollar bills out of your drawer without noticing??


Title: Landlord kicks me out less than 30 days after moving in.

Question:
Hey all,
This is a weird situation and I'm not sure my rights (if I have any) or legality on this one. I usually rent a private room in a house, and move about once every 12-18 months. It's cheap. About all I can afford right now going through college.

I just started moving into this new place a couple of weeks ago. I haven't even been here a month yet and the landlord has posted a notice on my bedroom door stating I have 30 days to leave. The reason stated by him is that I'm "too loud." Baffling, as I'm here maybe 8 hours of the day. Between my biz, college, and such, I really only sleep here. When I come in at night, I'm very respectful. Literally tip toe around.

* It's a month to month contract
* Landlord doesn't live here
* I pay $500/month, utilities inclusive, +$75 for access to garage to park my car and store things
* I have not finished moving everything in yet, as he hasn't cleaned out the garage.

Anything I can do? Feel like I wasted $1200 for nothing. Am I correct in assuming I'm SOL? Feels like a bait and switch. I asked him if he'd reconsider, as this could be solved with communication, he said no. I'm in Utah btw.

Answer:
 Terminology matters here. You do not have an eviction notice. You have a notice to vacate.

Utah law requires 30-day notice to terminate a month-to-month contract, which is what's been supplied here. Thus, he is abiding with the strictures of the law.

> Is there any legal action I can take for a bait and switch?

Nope. You signed month-to-month; that means *you* can leave at any time with 1-month notice, but also that the landlord can terminate your residency at any point in time with 1-month notice.

You may have a course of action to reclaim your $75 if you paid it for parking this month but were unable to use it. Beyond that, you have no recourse. Next time, I'd suggest setting up an annual lease.


Title: (Cincinnati, Ohio) My neighbor keeps parking with her passenger side wheels on my grass while parallel parking on the street and it is damaging my grass. Do I have any legal rights here or am I just limited to asking her to stop? What am I allowed to do to prevent this?

Answer: Do you own the grass her car is parked on? Or are you renting?


Title: I leased a 2018FordF-150 Lariat for4years. When doing this I made a down payment and traded in my other car with the idea that maybe later on I wanna buy the truck out.But now I don’t wanna buy it out. Can I get my down payment back or my trade value back since I’m not buying it out and only leasing

Question: Since I’m not buying the truck out after the 4 year lease why would they need to keep my down payment or my trade in value ? It doesn’t make any sense. I’m also in Canada

Answer: Those things almost certainly went towards your lease, but you can review your contract to be sure.


Title: Landlord not handling toxic fence properly?

Question:
Hi everyone.

Is there a way for me to find out what kind of material the (VERY OLD) fence in my backyard might be made out of, and any legal requirements there might be about its disposal?

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I'm asking because my next door neighbor, a very old man who has owned that house for ages, told me that the fence in my backyard is so old that my landlords would have to have it disposed of as toxic waste if they ever tore it down.

My landlords are having people tear the fence down this week, and they're not doing anything special (just throwing it in the regular trash).

I have two dogs who spend a lot of time in the backyard, and I want to make sure they're not going to be exposed to anything poisonous.

This is in San Diego, if that matters.

Answer:
 Your neighbor might be well-intentioned, but is wrong. Your landlord would not need to have an old wooden fence, even if rotting, handled and disposed of by a Hazmat team or in any regulated manner. Honestly, it sounds to me like a kinda funny joke that I will most likely steal at some point in the future.

There's nothing to worry about here.


Title: Is a drivers license with a sharpied on mustache still valid?

Question: Somebody drew a handlebar mustache on my picture just wondering if it's still ok. I'm in NYS if it matters thanks my dudes

Answer: Just grow a handlebar moustache. Problem solved!Answer #2: Rubbing alcohol is pretty good at removing sharpie.  Just fyi.


Title: Creativity in a legal strategy, does it exist?

Question: What I mean is, how creative can one attorney be against the other side? Is the law barring attorneys from representing their clients in a new/exciting/interesting/creative way?

Answer: This question is so vague all I can say is “it depends”


Title: I believe my manager falsified my urine test

Question: Title says it all, just looking for advice

Answer: It really doesn't.  What reason do you have to believe this is the case, and what is your concern about the fallout?


Title: Is there any good reason to keep prior years pays tubs from a w-2 job?

Question: Ohio if it matters.  Wife likes to keep every thing, I mean every thing and we are running out of room!

Answer:
 Yes. I needed them once for proof of employment at a defunct business. Didn't have them. Almost lost a job offer because of it.

Keep everything from your tax returns. IRS can bring up shit you never thought they would.


Title: In 2016 two men tried to abduct me at a gas station.

Question:
So in 2016 two men tried to abduct me at gun point at gas station. I did not get into the car with them. I argued with them, thankfully it ended as good as possible with me being alive. They took my car and were caught within 30 minutes by the police. I did identify them and they were sent to jail. The one with the gun received 7 yrs and the one with the cane received 4 years.

I regularly receive updates from the court system about their status and this is the first time I have been sent a release/probation letter. One of them is going to be released very soon.

My question is when the news covered the story, I never talked to any news outlet, the released the 911 call with my phone number. It was bleeped out for the first part of the call but not the end. It was repeated twice. Yes I do still have the same number but not the same phone carrier. So I am scared. Can they find me? Can I go after the news station to delete that part of the 911 call? I’m not looking to sue or anything like that. I just want to be sure myself and my family are safe. Can they find me?

Some info on the guys. They were 19 when they did this. They were both from out of state. The probation letter states that it’s 5 years probation and they have to be in the same state I live in, where it happened. They are from about 8 hours away from the state I live in.

Answer: A phone number is not private. Your best bet is to change your number.


Title: Giving a Two-Week Notice in California

Question:
Hello reddit.

I recently got a job offer that I have accepted and told my current employer I would work until the day I start my new job, which happens to be less than two weeks. When I informed them, my employer said I needed to work for two more weeks, nothing less. I would have given them an earlier notice if I had known a job offer was coming, but it was unexpected. No one can cover for my final shift (day I start working at the new job).

I have been at this job for only a few months, never signed a contract or even seen an employee manual. I get paid in cash. It's a small family business.

I don't need my current employer as a reference, so I'm not afraid to burn this bridge, but am I obligated to work for the two-week period they specified? I plan on skipping the last day and go to my new job, but I'm afraid I'll be in some sort of trouble which is why I'm here asking for advice.

Answer: A two week notice is merely a professional courtesy. You are not required to give two weeks and you certainly aren't obligated to stay for the period that they specified.


Title: Ongoing Landscaping Problems with HOA

Question:
[AZ] I just moved back home, so I was unaware that we had a sticky situation with the HOA because my mentally ill father who harasses and yells at them on a daily basis.

We have a lakefront property that is adjacent to the community pool. Our HOA sent us notices three times last month about there being free dirt on our backyard which is against their bylaws.

* ^The ^back ^yard ^has ^not ^been ^maintained ^in ^good ^condition. ^The ^following ^condition(s) ^were ^observed: ^add ^granite ^to ^back ^yard ^granite ^areas.

* ^The ^back ^yard ^has ^not ^been ^maintained ^in ^good ^condition. ^The ^following ^condition(s) ^were ^observed:
 ^back ^yard ^lawn. ^dirt ^areas.

After the second notice, our household has been attempting to fix it. We've added grass to our lawn areas, and bought sufficient granite to distribute throughout the granite areas (which seemed to have been washed into the lake due to the rain).

Just last week we received another notice about the same issue, and now they have doubled the fine.

* ^The ^back ^yard ^has ^not ^been ^maintained ^in ^good ^condition. ^The ^following ^condition(s) ^were ^observed: ^add ^granite ^to ^back ^yard ^granite ^areas, ^dirt ^is ^showing ^through

I can't help but feel like they're targeting us because of my dad. I'm only sharing what I know within the past month, but we have HOA complaints very often about our house. Has anyone else had a similar situation and how was it handled? And what is the best ways to reach out to the HOA?

Also, if anyone has a good solution to prevent the granite from falling into lake, that would be helpful too!

Answer:
 You call the property manager and explain the situation.  You say that you have every intention of remedying the situation, can they please be more specific in what would be satisfactory, and can you please have additional time to sort it out?

What you don't do is accuse them of singling you out.  That will escalate the situation.


Title: (Montana)How much trouble would I get in if a trespasser got bit by a wild animal on my property?

Question:
I have a large homestead, I can't see the back part of it from my house(due to distance and a few small hills). It's fenced and has "no trespassing" signs.

There's been a slight problem with wild ,potentially rabid, animals near by. And both my neighbor and I have had trespassers.

Answer:
 Technically none.  You have no duty to trespassers except to avoid intentionally harming them (and some minor, irrelevant exceptions).  Unless you're hiding bitey animals all over the property, they'd have no claim.  It's possible you'd get hit with a frivolous suit, but your homeowners insurance would defend and shut it down pretty quickly.Answer #2: Make sure you have home owners insurance and if something happens notify your agent.  Answer #3: If they are indeed wild , you have no control over them and no duty to do so. A person in rural Montana knows or should know that feral animals exist and that they do not behave as tame pets and they carry the possibility of disease.

Contact your state department of natural resources or whatever it is called there and  report possible rabies and ask them.

Try posting signs that there is rabies... and deer ticks and ground squirrels with bubonic plague in the area (wait, that's CO or NM).