Title: [CO] Apartment complex searching my apartment for weed

Question:
I live in Ft Collins, Colorado and on Sunday night my apartment complex security banged at my door at 11pm and stated it smelled like weed in the hallway and emanated from my apartment.

I now have a notice from my apartment that they will conduct a search Thursday with or without my presence.

Here's the thing: the notice states nothing about possession of marijuana, just smoking anything in the apartment is a violation of my lease. Where I live in CO it's obviously legal to both own and smoke weed. So are they only looking for smoking paraphernalia or will the possession of marijuana by itself constitute a violation of my lease?

How does the odor prove reasonable cause to search my apartment? It's possible to smell marijuana and have it not been smoked. Is there anything I can do to refuse the search?

Yes I did smoke weed it my apartment. But I do not see how the odor alone constitutes a search. It looks like the Colorado Supreme court has ruled that it is illegal for police to search vehicles based on odor alone because odor doesn't mean smoking, possession alone obviously has an odor (pot is stinky). I know this is a lease violation not a criminal prosecution so it's not quite the same. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

Answer:
 > So are they only looking for smoking paraphernalia or will the possession of marijuana by itself constitute a violation of my lease?

I dunno. Read your lease. Just cause something is legal in the state doesn't mean its allowed under your lease. Only your lease will tell you whats allowed. If your lease says something like "No criminal acts in apartment" weed possession is still nationally illegal ergo still in violation.

> possession alone obviously has an odor (pot is stinky).

Get your life together and practice considerate storage and smoking habits. A true weed gentleperson is able to combat this odor.


Title: North Carolina - My parents are getting divorced after 9 years of separation, my mom wants my dad to pay child support for my sister until she's 22.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 What the court does order for child support isn't going to be influenced by whether or not he signs a certified letter sent by your mother to him.  He has no obligation to do anything with a letter your mother sends him.

I don't think you can properly just ignore your fathers income when you fill out your FAFSA, by the way.Answer #2: >If its relevant, I used my mom's information to file for financial aid for college because she didn't have a job for most of the time I was in college.

it's not relevant...but you have to fill out FAFSA with all your parents' income since they are not divorced, and even if they were, your dad was the custodial parent and you'd still have to use his income. that's literally fraud.


Title: Cop believes I ran a red light, says It was yellow way before I crossed and I crossed it while it was red, for me It was yellow right before I passed the line and turned red after I had already made it thru. Should I contest?

Question:
Location: San Jose CA

Just some background on where I was given the violation.  I commute this every day for work, It's a right turn red that many people pass through for their work commute.  I usually go through this fairly fast every day and make stops if it's red and stay there until it turns green.  I saw it turn yellow and made it thru the light (turning right), the van next to me however broke really late and didn't go.

I talked to the cop and he claims it was red way before I had turned thru the right turn red, that's definitely not the case as I've crossed this light a million times.  I was the last one through the yellow light.

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.364331,-121.918404,3a,75y,352.8h,77.17t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sOcZe1GcmuDDPDiDoPZMmdw!2e0

I asked the police officer where he was, he claims he was under the bridge to the left, and is there 3-4 times a week.

Here is the intersection I had passed

Should I bother contesting it in court?  The court isn't that far from where I am and it wouldn't be that difficult to go during work hours.  I'd rather try my time getting this ticket off especially since its 450
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 It won't help you now, but it's a good excuse to buy a dash cam.Answer #2: Location matters because laws are different regarding what is considered running a red lightAnswer #3: You can contest, but here's how it will go:

You'll say "it was yellow." The cop will say "it was red." Then the judge will decide. That cop has seen folks go through that intersection more times than you've been through it. His testimony will be pretty persuasive.


Title: State of Illinois is ruining my life!

Question:
I live in the state of Illinois. On September 10, 2014 I was pulled over and arrested for an OWI in Porter County, Indiana. I was convicted and had my Illinois license suspended for 90 days. Indiana gave me the minimum penalty (90 days suspension, attend a MADD workshop, and complete alcohol classes in Illinois). I completed my alcohol classes and was very frustrated to find out that just because the offense was out-of-state that Illinois would impose a year suspension and revocation. I was told that I can apply for a hardship license and that I’ll have to appeal in court in order to obtain this. With this hardship license, I might have to install a BAIID machine in my car; even though this is my only ticket ever.  I’ve heard I  will also have to file a separate appeal to regain my license back entirely. I hired a lawyer and he wasn’t any help and didn’t inform me about what would happen in the state of Illinois regarding the suspension and revocation of my license; he also can’t practice in the state of Illinois.
	My question is because I have had only this one offense on my license and because I have already had my license suspended and revoked for over 120 days, will they take that as “time served”, will I have to install a BAIID machine in my car, what are my options, and what is the next step?
	Thank you for your time and any input you may have.

Answer:
 Let's iron out a few things first. The State of Illinois isn't ruining your life. You messed up your life. The State of Illinois is looking out for its citizens.

>I might have to install a BAIID machine in my car; even though this is my only ticket ever.

You drank and then you drove, thereby putting other people's lives in danger. The State is trying to make sure you don't make that mistake again.

>I hired a lawyer...didn’t inform me about what would happen in Illinois...can’t practice in the state of Illinois.

This was the Indiana lawyer you hired for your trial?


Title: Why are all marriage records not available online?

Question: A cousin of mine is dating someone who I and my other cousins have serious suspicions about.  None of us have been able to find marriage records online. We live in Canada.

Answer:
 Because, at least in Ontario, there's no statutory requirement to do so. Probably something to do with how people getting married isn't really anyone else's business.

If they didn't announce banns, you're allowed to search for licenses issued in the last three months. If one exists, you'll be told only that it was issued and when.


Title: Field Sobriety Tips

Question:
http://i63.tinypic.com/106a5fn.jpg
I blew a .102
pic is a copy of my police report, already been convicted just wondering how I failed or what made him arrest me and what not to do? How does one actually pass, or is it just better off to refuse everything :\  I don't play on drinking and driving ever again after this but I am curious to if you CAN actually pass.. included my first ovi below where I was clearly intoxicated

my first ovi 4 years ago:
http://i68.tinypic.com/ziu5c5.jpg
obviously well off and drunk

Answer:
 You can pass by not drinking and driving everything else is just asking for trouble.Answer #2: >what made him arrest me

If I had to guess, it was something to do with your drinking and driving.


Title: Question about Adverse Possession

Question:
So I've been digging into an 'abandoned' property in New Hampshire.

The current owners are brothers, one lives down south, and the other lives a few towns over in NH.

The property has remained completely untouched since 2006 according to the neighbors (I went around and asked them)

There is a car parked on the property that has been completely overgrown as well. The house is still intact for now.

I got the phone number for one of the brothers from City Hall and gave him a call and asked if he would be interested in selling the property as it has been untouched all this time and is an eyesore in the community. He said that his brother refuses to sell the property, and he wouldn't feel too good about it either. It was their parent's.

They are still maintaining the taxes on the property, but nobody has come to check on it or touch it in at least 13 years.

The neighbors refered to it as "an eyesore" "an abandoned mess" and, my personal favorite, "that abandoned piece of shit?"

I did wander onto the property to see if I could look in the windows before I called the brother, the blinds were all closed and I did try the door handle just to see, it was locked.

So my question comes in a couple parts:

1) If I were to go over there cut down all the overgrowth, pick the lock on the house, and start fixing it up and living in it, could I make a claim on the property under adverse possession if the owners didn't check on it at all for the next 20 years?

That's how I've interpreted the law for New Hampshire, the requirements are improving the property & living there for a consecutive 20 years.

2) In the event that the claim would be valid to gain legal ownership of the property, could I still be charged for breaking & entering and/or tresspassing?

I haven't been told to get off the property, and my understanding of trespass law is that you can't be charged with anything if the owner didn't tell you to leave the property, unsure how accurate that is or if it's just a fairytale legal myth.

3) In the event that the claim would eventually be valid, but the owners decided to finally visit the property to see it being lived in and fixed up, what could/would I be charged with. Same logic for trespass exists I assume, but could I be charged with b&e or grand theft or something?

4) If the claim would not be valid to make, but the owners never visited the property before they eventually died of age and left their ownership to their next of kin, and that next of kin decided to take a look at the property, let's say, 35 years after I started living there, would there be a case one way or the other?

I know that in some states adverse possession requires that the person making the claim have acted in good faith/mistakenly thought they owned the property, but as far as I could tell in my research I couldn't find anything stating that for New Hampshire, but I feel there could be a difference between simply not acting in good faith vs purposefully moving onto the neglected property after being told it was not for sale by the owner.

Any advice as to the applicable laws would be appreciated, overall I'm just looking for information more than any opinions of "that's a bad person thing to do" etc etc.

Even if it would be completely legal I'm not sure I could go through with it, but I did want to get an answer so I can think carefully about possible proceedings.

Answer:
 What you are planning is called "burglary"Answer #2: So you are asking if its legal to be a squatter? Its not. Even if you fix the place up.

As far as what could happen to you, is you would be evicted and possibly charged with burglary.


Title: I sold my sister my house on a payment plan, and now she won't pay.

Question: Before I tell all this, I know I'm an overly trusting idiot. So, a year ago, my sister bought my house for 10k. The agreed plan was for her to pay 400$ a month until it was paid off. And I signed it over to her at the court house with a quick claim deed. Well she paid for the first two months, then went six months without paying a dime. Then she paid 100$ three months ago, and hasn't paid since. She claims she's broke because of my brother in law's sick mother, yet she just took a vacation to Florida, is eating at five star restaurants, and going to the movies with her family of five twice a week. She also is renting the house out for 800$ a month currently. I need to know if I have a chance of repossessing the house (we have no formal written agreement, I know I'm an idiot). The only proof I have that she owes the money is the sale amount listed when the house was sold. And I have text conversations between us showing that she isn't paying. I need to know what I can do about getting the money from her, or worst case scenario, repossession of the property. Thank you.

Answer:
 >  I need to know if I have a chance of repossessing the house

No. You signed a quit claim. That means you are revoking your interest in the property. You can't undo that unless you can prove fraud or some other illegality. Not paying back a loan is not fraud. Your recourse is to sue her.


Title: Psychiatrist requires my parents at my appointment. I'm 21. (Ontario)

Question:
I'm 21 and my doctor referred me to a psychiatrist. I got a letter in the mail confirming the appointment and on it it says that I must bring a parent to the appointment. I called and asked if it's necessary and the secretary (who sounded like she could get in trouble for this) said I could come to the appointment and just say that I chose not to bring a parent, and that he requires it for any patient 22 or under. Apparently he wants to talk to my parents alone first and then talk to me next. It was unclear whether or not it would be a legitimate issue.

Is this legal? Should I do something (either before or after it becomes an issue) or just leave it alone? I don't want to go to the appointment to find that I'll have to wait another two months for a psychiatrist appointment, I can't really wait that long.

Answer:
 That's why we invented the number two-- so there could be more than one of something.

Find a different psychiatrist.Answer #2: IANAL but as someone who goes to a psychiatrist regularly for depression issues, I would never want to go to someone who does this.  It makes me think they weren't going to take me seriously   You are an adult.  Answer #3: I've gone to many therapists (so you may or may not want to take my advice).

I've had therapists ask me if it was okay if they talked to another member of my family, but never one who insisted on it.

You are the patient, not your parents.  This doctor is treating you like a child.

I would definitely find another therapist.Answer #4: Get a referral to someone else. Answer #5: It's a perfectly legal request, and even a perfectly legal demand.  You don't have to accept it, and you can go to a different psychiatrist.  You may view it as a positive - the therapist is thorough, perhaps has some background in family therapy, and view's you in appropriate context to your family.  Or as a negative - the therapist views you as a child and thus wants to talk with your mommy and daddy first.Answer #6: It's not illegal for him to not treat you without a parent present, but you certainly don't have to use this doctor's services either. Just go to another doctor.


Title: Employer wants to pay us only once we get to the jobsite using a GPS system.

Question: I live in Pennsylvania. I paint houses hourly for a company that builds homes. Recently we were informed that we were getting a GPS to use in our company vehicles. I have absolutely no issue with this. Its their vehicle and we're on the clock. My issue is with how they want to use it to pay us. They've said that they'll only consider us on the clock once we've actually arrived at the jobsite. We won't be getting paid for any driving from the company to the jobsite, or from jobsite to jobsite or if we have to go to a paint store and pick up materials. Considering the fact that we drive in a company vehicle, is this legal? What are my options?

Answer: Doesn't seem legal. Travelling to the worksite is still working as long as you go to the actual office/warehouse first


Title: I Unknowingly Bought a Prescription Strength Toothpaste - Without a Prescription.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: It's not a felony.  It doesn't include anything illegal to own.  Don't worry about it.


Title: Company went bankrupt, demands payment back

Question:
I run a business in California that provides event-related services. At the end of the year in 2015 a very large corporation (LC, California) reached out to me to help with another event of theirs. I have been their direct vendor for many years now (more than 4).

For small events they hire me directly, but large events are too much for them to handle, so they outsource it to a large event organizer (EO) and introduce me to them for the specific service I provide. They pay EO at the end of the event, EO pays me. I sign a separate contract with EO for each specific event. They seem to go through EOs like gloves, so a new EO at each event is nothing surprising.

Everything goes smoothly, I invoice the EO (New York) for $45k. This is where the troubles start. EO is late on payments, and is coming up with excuses. After several talks with their execs they remit the first payment and promise a schedule of payments. None arrive, so I finally send a letter to LC and say: your EO is not paying me. Within 30 minutes EO calls me and settles the debt by CC. This was in March 2016.

Yesterday I received a formal letter from a trustee handling EOs bankruptcy in NY. Turns out, 30 days after making the payment they filed for bankruptcy, and now the payment to me is considered a preferential payment, so trustee performing EOs liquidation demands the whole 45k back under the threat of suing me for the money.

I am devastated. This is significant amount of money for my business, and I have never been in a situation like that. Now first order of business on Monday is finding a bankruptcy lawyer. But if I do have to pay the money back, is there any recourse for me going after LC? After all, the event was ultimately for them, they introduced me to EO and forced me to work with EO instead of directly for them. Isn't part of liability for making sure their vendors get paid lying with them?

Any advice would help. Thank you.

Answer:
 Don't pay back just from that letter. They will blast that letter out to anybody they can. Consult with an attorney.Answer #2: Here's something I found:

One commonly recognized nonpreferential transfer occurs when a debtor receives loan funds that are earmarked to pay a creditor. If the lender restricts the use of the funds to paying the creditor, the debtor never truly owns the funds and hence the debtor's other creditors have not been harmed when these funds are paid over to the designated creditor.

The LC paid EO with certain funds earmarked to be paid to me. Hopefully the lawyer can spin it this way


Title: Hit a car, left the scene, was chased, advice please

Question:
I know I messed up hard. I don't even know why I did it I havnt been feeling myself lately but that's no excuse, berate me all you want trust me I know how much I messed up.

I was driving on a pretty busy road the car in front of me came to a very sudden stop and I hit the back of their car, I panicked, next thing I know I made a sharp right and I'm driving down then road that intersected, I was gonna turn left they were following me I made my turn they were honking and I freaked out more and I kept making turns they honked a few more times, I got free and took my gf to get done what she needed. I don't know what happened i was in a hurry my pregnant girlfriend was going to be late for work, she hadn't eaten and she was hormonal and moody towards me I had just woken up I was tired still and rushed. I know there is no excuse I know I shouldn't be stopped and got out I just panicked so hard and now I have no idea what's going to happen, the car is in my moms name so she would get w call if anything.

I can't find any info that's helpful on this please anyone with knowledge or experience how long will it take them to contact me? Am I totally screwed? Did I get away with it? Any way out? What's the process like. I havnt told anyone because I can't even believe myself and I'm so embarrassed, any advice, anything at all would be so helpful

From Illinois by the way

Answer:
 If the other driver got your license plate number, which they probably did while they were chasing you, you can expect the police to get in contact with your mother by the end of the day. You will need to own up to it because lying will only get you and especially your mother in more trouble.

At this point, I would be contacting criminal/traffic attorneys because what you did was hit and run. If any property was seriously damaged or if anyone was injured, you are looking at a felony charge in the state of Illinois.


Title: [CA] Is it illegal or just unethical to obtain someone's resume from a different company without that person knowing about it?

Question:
Just curious how this works. It's definitely a breach of privacy but does it cross into the realm of illegality?

A friend of mine submitted her resume to a firm as part of the job application process. She was later contacted by a different firm that she had never applied to where they tried to recruit her in. She found out that the recruiting manager at the second firm was the fiancee of the HR rep from the first firm, and that the HR rep gave my friend's resume to the recruiting manager. The two firms have no business relationship with each other.

Answer: Most people who are looking for a job actually like it if their resume gets passed around.  It increases the possibility of getting a job.  In the investment world it is perfectly normal for someone who sees a talented person that he just doesn't have a space for to pass the resume off to other investment professionals.


Title: North Carolina: Dentist demands blood tests for diseases after assistant apparently pricked a finger on instruments before/while cleaning. Threatened to call the sheriff and force a test if not undergone legally. This was after the patient had left the office and will require leaving work to do so.

Question:
Is there legal precedent for such a thing where a patient is not at fault and a (dental) practice makes a mistake forcing a patient to undergo an invasive test on the patient's own time?

I understood dental instruments were sanitized from tray directly into an autoclave. I don't understand why the assistant was even handling the tools...it's my father, btw, the patient; and he told me about this, sounding concerned, and I told him I would ask some of my friends who are in the dental field. I had to come here and ask too though.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Answer: If they pricked their finger *before* performing the cleaning, your father should be demanding blood tests *from them* and filing a formal complaint about not immediately switching to fresh tools.Answer #2: Without a court order the dentist can't force anything.  Neither, for that matter, can the sheriff.


Title: My father committed voter fraud in my name....

Question:
I'm writing this on a throwaway. My father told me that he had voted for me by using an absentee ballot that had arrived in the mail. I live in a different state and voted in our general election.

Should I worried about this? I'm not even sure what to think, honestly.

Edit: I live in the US. The state my father is in didn't win my Candidate, and my state did.

Edit2: copy and pasted from a reply I made. Someone asked how I found out.

My heart sank when he just casually mentions it. "We did our part. I voted, you voted. You actually voted twice." Excuse me?! Damnit Dad. I love you so much, why the fuck did you have to put me in this situation? I have a baby who is just over a month old. Now I have three choices. 1) Report him and let him get arrested 2) Hope nothing ever comes of it 3) If it does come up, pretend I know nothing about it

Any one know what the penalty is for voter fraud?

Answer:
 Lookup whatever department is in charge of voting for your state and report it. Note that this is almost certainly a crime and your father can be charged with vote fraud.

You should have told your former state that you are no longer a resident and should not be receiving a ballot. You should do this regardless of whether you want to get your father prosecuted.


Title: Website rejected my free trial, published without consent: I suspect they've ben doing it for a while too... Can i set up a class action lawsuit if i find other victims?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 I doubt you will find many experts on Vietnamese copyright law around here.

You will need a lawyer. I think your best approach is to treat this as a wage issue- you did work for him for which you were not paid. Your problem is, how much is your time worth vs. how much will it cost to get a lawyer who can conduct an international lawsuit?

>register my copyright in the US register a complaint complain to the better Business Beureau Set up a website encouraging other victims to come forward. follow each of the above with an international press/trade press campaign

Yeah none of that is going to do shit and is a waste of your time and effort.

Frankly, I think your best course of action is realize that you were scammed, and keep looking for real work. The cost of getting a lawyer that can handle this is probably higher than the value of your work. Answer #2: To the lawyers reading this, what happens if OP reaches out to the final client that used his work and tells them about this situation?

Could OP get in legal trouble if he brings the "potential" employer practices to light?

Most people here are saying that suing isn't worth it, but at least that way OP can make one client (and potentially more) go away


Title: (New York State) A debt buying firm sent "information subpoena" to my job - TIME SENSITIVE

Question:
OK, TL;DR version up top, and then more details for background underneath. A debt buyer sent an "information subpoena" to my job for a debt from \*11 years ago\* they received a judgment against me for. The job is being compelled to respond by the end of this week (tomorrow). Quick questions:

1. Aside from asking them for debt verification (already requested), is there anything I can do to verify the validity of this demand? This whole situation seems fishy.
2. Is this deadline legit? Is there anything I can do to delay so I can actually figure out what to do?
3. Is my employer obligated to send a response?

Background:

Reddit, please help! Sort of urgent. A debt buyer in New York State had their law firm send my new job an information subpoena today. Says there's a judgment against me from New York Civil Court from \*2008\*. Debt was initially with a bank and has been charged off and bought by other firms at least twice.

The information subpoena orders my job to respond with all manner of sensitive info like my bank info, pay, history of pay and even my WHOLE ORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. I called the law firm representing CACH them on the advice of a quick lawyer consultation through employee assistance program but the representative had a sketchy memory/history of the whole debt, so figure I should ask for debt verification first.

But they have a court order. Also the lawyer I consulted with said they can help BUT they will charge waaaay too much money. Please advise on how to proceed? Thank you so much for any advice/counsel you can provide!
Topic:
Credit Debt Bankruptcy

Answer:
 They received a judgment against you 11 years ago or recently? Were you served with notice of the lawsuit if they sued you recently? Why did you wait until today to think about addressing this?

Information subpoenas must be answered within 7 days and are stamped by an enforcing court. Fully expect that they're going to move to garnish your wages when they see that you're employed.


Title: [NY] Falsely accused of sexual assault in college. How to deal with college legal system?

Question:
A few days ago I was notified by my college counselor that a woman I previously dated accused me of sexual assault.

If she had taken her allegation to the local police department that would warrant me to speak to an attorney to navigate the legal process. But she has only made this allegation to my college's student counselor.

I am confident that IF the student counselor is unbiased and understood the events between the girl and I that the allegation would be dismissed because there was no sexual assault. My worry is that the student counselor is biased towards the "victim" of the allegation and that my explanation will be dismissed because of a "no-tolerance policy" the school might have towards cases of sexual assault.

Given that this allegation is being dealt in-house by the college, do I seek legal aid and require the student counselor to speak to an attorney on my behalf? Or is it unnecessary at this moment, and seeking legal counsel would only be warranted after the school's judgement? Finally: are there other options I have not realized?

Answer:
 You are looking at something that can very easily involve the authorities regardless and/or ruin your academic and real-world career. This isn't "maybe" legal counsel territory. Find and consult with legal counsel *now* so you're not scrambling later if things start going south. If the cops come knocking at any point decline to answer any questions without your attorney present.Answer #2: Lawyer up immediately, there are MANY horror stories about people being railroaded after a mere accusation. You should NOT assume the college will investigate in a manner that is remotely fair.

Save any and all messages you have concerning the matter.Answer #3: If it's taken seriously it will involve the cops.


Title: If you were forced to stay in a room because someone locked blocked the exit and refused to let you out after stating multiple times you want to leave, does that fall into false imprisonment? And are you within your rights to use force to exit that situation?

Question:
A friend of mine left a religious organization a couple years back and when he said he was done and wanted to leave they locked the door behind him and a representative physically blocked it with his body and said that he cannot leave. He stated multiple times that he wanted to leave and after nearly two hours of trying to coerce him to stay they gave up and let him go. He looks back on it and says his mind told him to fight his way out of the room and he is surprised he didn't give in and do it because he was panicking.
I am curious if the actions of the group were criminal in nature and fall under false imprisonment and if he would have been right to do everything in his power to allow his exit?

Answer:
 Generally yes, he would have been justified in using force to leave.Answer #2: The problem in that scenario is that while you'd be right to use *reasonable* force, the many witnesses would testify against you.

Better thing to do in a situation like this is to give no indication of intent to leave, and sneak out when no one is watching.Answer #3: Everyone saying yes is probably right, but might also depend on his age.  If he was a minor at the time, could his guardian consent to his being held there?Answer #4: Not only would he have been justified using sufficient force to set himself free but any injuries he suffered would have been against the law as well. So if someone needs to jump from a window to get out of room and they break their ankle, then the captor is responsible for the broken ankle as well.


Title: Upstairs neighbors are extremely loud, and the complex management isn't doing much about it. Is there anything else I can do? WA State

Question:
Shortly before Christmas of 2015, 2 people moved into the unit above me and my fiance, and they do nothing but stomp. And sprint. And chase eachother around. And blast music. I've called the security company that monitors our apartment complex about the noise once it's past 11pm, and they come by, and the people quiet down for the rest of that night, and then the next night it's back to the same thing. I've also talked to the apartment complex office about it, and twice I've been told they'd look into it, and another time, I think someone actually went up and told them they needed to keep it down. But it's always the same. Quiet for a day or so, then it just goes back to normal.

When my fiance and I signed our lease, we were asked not to directly speak to neighbors about potential problems we had with them, and then we should go to the office about it instead. Which I've done 4 times now. Even as I type this, my living room is shaking from them stomping around. Is there anything that I can do, that I haven't already done? I don't want to be *that tenant* that complains on a daily basis, but this is getting ridiculous. Some nights they keep me up till 1 or 2am because my bedroom is shaking from them running around and laughing.

Answer:
 Be *that tenant* complain report document. Read the lease find anything it says about noise or "quiet enjoyment of ones home" quote it to the office. Being nice isn't going to get you anywhere.

I went through this too, being nice and laid back got me nothing for a year. Being a bitch got me a new unit and two months rent.


Title: [NJ] I'm planning to file a sexual harassment/assault lawsuit against my former employer. Among other things, can sue them for continued health coverage/insurance?

Question:
I already had my consultation. I'm meeting him again this week to get the ball rolling. I just wanted to know if this is a normal request or not for somebody that's been in similar situations. Title says it all. Have any questions? I would appreciate the help. I'm here so thank you in advance.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer: You can sue them for the value of lost benefits. You can't force them to keep providing them. You could ask for that as part of a settlement.


Title: Do I have any legal argument in regards to a sexual harassment related issue? (Arizona)

Question:
A bit of back story...

I'm a teenager and work at a bowling alley that hires mostly other teenagers, as such I am very social with my fellow co-workers. I have been know to flirt with girls but I have tried to avoid to the best of my ability blatant sexual comments that others deem uncomfortable and unacceptable. There is one manager in particular that harasses me but in a mildly acceptable way since she is usually just trying to get me to go to work. The way she goes about it is what bothers me. If I am speaking to a female co-worker, she does not say "gost3d, stop talking to the girls and go do something" instead she will say "gost3d, stop FLIRTING with the girls and go do something". It was funny when she first said it... many months ago. However she has continued to say it every time I am around females. It has gotten to the point where I feel harassed. I'm asking if this would be considered sexual harassment because of the fact that she specifically uses the word flirt when first off, she has no idea what I am saying to these girls, and second off, she is accusing me, a male, of flirting (which can be considered mildly sexual).

There is another thing that this manager has done that I also find inappropriate. There is a particular female that works there that my manager is particularly close to. I was known to actually flirt with her, but I would always try to keep it casual and in a fun way. Keep in mind that while yes, I just stated previously that I tried not to flirt with my co-workers that it is almost unavoidable when teenagers are together. Anyway, after work one night, I was hanging out with her I asked her if she wanted to make out in a joking manner, we were sitting on her car and I just turned and looked at her and said "hey, wanna make out?" she denied me of course and we went our merry ways that night. A few weeks later the co-worker told my manager and now, in an attempt to what I assume to be making fun of me for it, my manager, whenever I am around said co-worker, will make an effort to shout "Gost3d, get away from [co-workers name]!" She will do this regardless if there are customers around, whether I came up to talk to the co-worker or she came up to me, or even if we just happen to be in the same area and my manager is around. I find this extremely unprofessional and again, a form of harassment.

 A few nights ago was the last straw, I had misheard what my manager asked me to do, and upon completely what I thought she asked, I passed by another fellow co-worker that happened to be female. She had said earlier that her birthday was coming up and I asked her what she planned on doing. After talking for maybe 45 seconds I heard my manager shout "Gost3d! I asked you to do something and instead you're over there flirting with [co-workers name]!" She then threatened to write me up. I became extremely upset by her words and annoyed that she once again said I was flirting. It was funny the first time, not the 100th.

I've already talked to the owner about it and plan on sending in a formal complaint. But I'm here to ask whether or not I have any really legal grounds for this to be considered sexual harassment or just harassment in general. Please help me. I don't want to find out that I have no real basis to get my manager to stop doing this.

Answer: You work in a fucking bowling alley. How high do you think the levels of professionalism are going to rise to? No this is not harrasment. She's saying stop flirting with the girls because that is what you are doing. I don't think you really know the difference between when you are flirty ting and when you are not. Ask the manager is she would please change her wording from flirting to talking. And get some perspective on life. Your first instinct at your first job with a minor issue should not be wondering what your legal rights are. It should be looking at what is occurring, your role in it and what can be done to resolve it in a reasonable and effective manner. The fact that your first instinct is to wonder if this I sexual harassment means your instincts are wrong. Talk to the manger, flirt with the girls on your own time and get a grip.


Title: I am being threatened with being brought to a small claims court for a $40 toy. Is this okay? Will this ever even make court? [TX]

Question: About a half a year ago, I was given a transformers toy for reasons I cannot recall. I am being threatened by the original owner for the toy, with him stating that he's going to take me to small claims for both the toy and the filing fee. It's not exactly convenient for me to give it back, but it appears this is going through. Will this ever see a courtroom? Can he also throw in the cost of filing along with the rest of the claim? Is there anything else that can be thrown in as well, such as travel or legal council, should he seek it?

Answer:
 What’s going on here? It seems like there’s… more than meets the eye. Answer #2: >I was given a transformers toy for reasons I cannot recall.

Sure you do. Don't be coy. You know full well why this person is demanding the return of the toy. So what's the reason?Answer #3: So from the way you worded this, I would guess that the person that gave you the toy is not the same person who owns it. Send it back to him, that's the only thing you should do.


Title: [PA] a person stole my PS4, and i know its in there house, what can i do?

Question: Title says it all.

Answer: You can call the police.


Title: Was bitten by a dog today, should I find a lawyer (IL)

Question:
Sorry for the format, on mobile.

Today I was out for a run in my neighborhood on a route I frequently utilize.  I was running on the sidewalk, and as I passed one of the houses on my route, I was bitten by a pit bull that ran out from the house.

The owner of the dog was having guests arrive when the dog apparently ran through their legs while the front door was open to chase me (owners words not mine), and subsequently bit me. I heard the dog bark, but didn't realize it was coming for me since I was nearly past the house when I was attacked. After I was bit, the dog kept trying to attack me but I was able to keep the dog at bay until the owner was able to return the dog to the house. The bite did cause bleeding (3 puncture wounds) and the owner did provide some paper towel and gauze I requested. In addition, he informed me that the dog is up to date, gave me his information, and said he would pay for any expenses. I went to the hospital to get checked out and filed a police report. I have dual insurance coverage, and do not expect medical bills. Should I still see a lawyer?

Answer: why do you need a lawyer if you won't have medical bills?


Title: My friend(it might as well be me) blew out his left tires being dumb(no more will be extrapolated here's). We pulled off onto a side street that he'll be fined if he stays parked at within 9 hours. What can we do to mitigate the potential losses for us :\

Answer: You don't need a lawyer, you need a tow truck. Answer #2: /r/titlegore


Title: I paid rent for a house I'm going to move into, a situation arose and I'm no longer going to live there. How do I get my money back

Question: I'm a college student in Riverside CA. and my roommate and I've been looking for a place to live. My friends came to me saying they had found a house but they provided very little information about the house. They said that an answer was needed right away so my roommate and I said yes. Fast forward to 2 days ago and they say that there could only be 4 tenants in the house, as well as a no dog policy. This is a bit of a problem since there's 5 of us.  Had I known this I wouldn't have agreed to live with them. then again today, they wanted to raise my rent for a shared master bedroom from $800-$1200 which I can't afford. Plus $1200 rent for a shared room in Riverside is absurd as rent here is stupid cheap. My roommate and I opted out, the only issue is that we already paid $900 for rent and there was no contract that I signed. Is there anything that I can do to get my money back?

Answer:
 Enforceable contracts, including rental agreements, can be created verbally, though they're harder to enforce than agreements with written terms.   The "statute of frauds" requires some contracts to be in writing, including leases over a year in length.

The fact that you paid $900 for the first month's rent tends to confirm that you agreed to enter into a rental agreement.

But when the landlord changed the terms and the price, then they're also effectively offering you a different deal, to which you don't have to agree.

If they don't agree to give your money back, you can sue them in small claims court.


Title: Is there away to refuse treatment before needed?

Question:
Long story short is I have a ton of medical issues. All issues were under control with the help of meds.

One of the issues was being diabetic.  I with a discount card I was paying $25 for enough to last me  2 1/2 to 3 months. Recently because of a change to the discount program I now need to pay $75. Apparently how the program works the $25 is per month. Meaning if I needed a box a month $75 would buy me 3 boxes, because it lasts me about 2 1/2 months I have to pay $75 for one box.

Honestly I still owe so much from hospital bills from when I was diagnosed with this among other things that while it doesn't sound like much, and I realize it isn't much in the long run, it's something I just can't afford. Right now after my pay check I have maybe $30-40, I'm literally one hospital bill, or one more medication, one more car problem, away from seeing $0 of my paycheck.

I just want to know if there is anyway I can preemptively refuse any sort of treatment. If I have some sort of diabetic coma or something like that I really just don't want to have anything done any more. I know about DNRs but I don't think that would cover something like this.  I plan to at least try to monitor and try avoid that happening, but in the event it does I'd really like to just not accrue more that I'm incapable of paying off.

Answer: Not really. Society does not find it in its best interest to have people in diabetic comas laying in the streets.


Title: My ex is threatening me by claiming he will post nudes online, what do i do?

Question: My ex has some provacitive pictures of me and he is claiming that he is going to post them online as a way to try to ruin my career and image. I live in Arizona if that clarifies anything. I don't know what to do and need help.

Answer: Document the threats and report this moron to your local police department. AZ has a new law that means if he punishes identifiable images of you, he's facing a class 4 felony. Answer #2: Simple, take all written correspondence where he is threatening to do this, show it to the police, and [bring this with you](http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/13/01425.htm&Title=13&DocType=ARS).  Ask for them to generate a police report and then staple it to your request for [an order against harassment and file it with your local court](https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/ProtectiveOrderCenter/iah.asp).


Title: can my husband purposely tank his business during our divorce in order to start a new one after with his new girlfriend?

Question: My husband and I were married 18 years. We have 4 kids together and up until the seperation lived a comfortable life. My husband started his own business during our marriage with my help and before the separation we were personally making nearly 150k a year. We have been sprayed 3 years now and since then he has been slowly dissolving the business which he claims is no longer profitable. In a week, he is moving to Arizona where he apparently plans on laying the groundwork for a new business after the divorce with his new 24 year old girlfriend. One I will have no part of or gain anything from. He has stopped all support to me and the kids, claiming he now has no income. Is this legal? Can he purposely tank his business to start a new one after the divorce?

Answer: He really can't.  If your lawyer can prove it, you can ask that his support be based on his earning potential--past year's income.


Title: [IL] took out a car mirror near friend's house three days ago. Can I ever return there?

Question: A teenager saw, but I don't think he saw my plates let alone cared enough to remember them somehow. I don't know what the neighbors are like there but the car looked new (at most five years old), and seems like the neighbors might know one another. What legal repurcussions do I face if ever caught? Going forward what would be my ideal actions? I don't think I can ask my friend about this.

Answer:
 Ideally you would have found the owner and taken responsibility for your mistake.

Anyway, unless it's super obvious (traded paint and it's still on your vehicle, someone got you on camera with plates visible, etc) you'll probably get away with it unfortunately.


Title: Is it possible to sue twitter to find out about another twitter user?

Question:
Hi,

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So Is it possible to sue twitter to find out who this one specific twitter user is?

for ex. there is twitter user who's been twitting multiple extremely disrespectful words toward someone I admire, who passed years ago. (I'm not related to this person.)

and I have an idea who this person is, but I need proof so I can sue this person specifically for Defamation.

Is it possible to sue twitter to find out who this anonymous twitter user is?

\+ this twitter user deleted her twitter account after I confronted her about who she is.

Answer:
 > Is it possible to sue twitter to find out about another twitter user?

You would probably not sue Twitter.

The typical process is to sue the unknown person as John/Jane Doe and obtain a civil subpoena in that case that could be served on Twitter.

>  there is twitter user who's been twitting multiple extremely disrespectful words toward someone I admire, who passed years ago.

You almost certainly have no standing to sue over the defamation of a third party, let alone a deceased third party.


Title: Surrendered animal ownership

Question:
I breed exotic pets and have a policy that I will accept any animal surrendered to me, so that it will receive proper care. About a month ago I had a woman surrender 3 animals to me because her husband had been arrested on domestic abuse charges and she needed to move while he was in jail. She was concerned that he may hurt the animals in order to get back at her for his arrest. She has called and checked in on them a few times since she dropped them off.

Today I received a message from her husband stating that he just got out of jail and the animals are his because he paid for them. One of the three animals were purchased from me and the payment was made in his name. He is asking for them back and I’m not sure who to believe in this situation. I’m afraid that he may still abuse these animals but I don’t know if I have any legal obligation to return them to him. I have also been feeding and housing them for the last month at my own cost and would like some compensation if I need to return them.

What are my legal obligations to return these animals? If I have to return them can I request compensation before they can be returned? Is there any way I can refuse to return them to him?

Answer:
 They were surrended to you. Not left with you for boarding. He may have paid for them but his wife would also be an owner. She surrended them to you. He was in jail, not on vacation. Tell him to go pound sand. Find a new home for those animals.Answer #2: If they are married, if no contract exist between them, they are shared property, so they both have equal rights to give them up.

Once given up, they have no claim on them.


Title: If a person charged with a crime doesn't want to dispute the facts, but the law, is a jury still required?

Question:
Hello everyone, I have one more shitty question:
Say someone is indicted of a crime, is willing to confess it and doesn't dispute he did what he is being accused of. Just one detail: the defendant alleges he didn't break any law. How would the trial proceed?
Another possibility - someone wants to dispute the constitutionality of a law, or the application of it in a specif situation. So this person goes ahead and breaks the law in front of the cop, confesses, but, at trial, says he was engaging in constitutionally protected activity. What happens then?

Answer:
 > Say someone is indicted of a crime, is willing to confess it and doesn't dispute he did what he is being accused of. Just one detail: the defendant alleges he didn't break any law. How would the trial proceed?

Same as any other trial.  Arguing the facts is one part of trial work; the other is arguing whether those facts are a violation of the law.

> Another possibility - someone wants to dispute the constitutionality of a law, or the application of it in a specif situation. So this person goes ahead and breaks the law in front of the cop, confesses, but, at trial, says he was engaging in constitutionally protected activity. What happens then?

Same as any other trial.  You're still just arguing whether what you did is a crime, which is part and parcel of getting a conviction.  Arguing that the law is unconstitutional as a whole, or in your case, is just one available defense.Answer #2: >So this person goes ahead and breaks the law in front of the cop, confesses, but, at trial, says he was engaging in constitutionally protected activity. What happens then?

Are we talking about "Negros drinking from the Whites-only fountains" here, or is this more of a "Freeman on the land driving an unregistered car made entirely out of AK-74s through a middle school" thing?


Title: [CA] Mentally disabled brother owes back taxes on non-existent income "imputed" by FTB

Question: My brother has been through a long struggle with mental disability and bad life choices. For about 5 years just before the housing melt-down he supported himself by re-mortgaging his SF Bay Area house as it increased in value and living on the proceeds. It seems he was careless with his taxes and failed to file several years worth, ignoring requests from the state to explain why he was he was paying mortgage interest but not reporting any income. Now, ten years later, he's finally letting me help him get his life in order. I was able to get him qualified for Social Security Disability Income. However, after explaining the situation to the California Franchise Tax Board, they acknowledged that the income they had imputed to support the mortgage expenses was likely incorrect. But they insist on seeing some record of the refi's in order to settle. All records are long gone, as are the mortgage companies that provided the refis. What's the end game here? My brother has no assets other than what he gets in SSDI. Can the FTB come after that for garnishment (roughly $1500/mo)?

Answer:
 SSDI generally cannot be garnished except by the feds.

But mortgages are recorded with the county recorder, so he should be able to find copies of those records at the county courthouse.


Title: Drunk breaking and entering.

Question:
I got a call from my cousin about an hour ago and he fucked up bad. Were both students at U of I. We were at the bar I was too drunk and left around 12:30, he stayed until he got kicked out at 1:30. By this time he was blacked out and recalls none of his actions after leaving. Apparently he broke a window at a sorority house then entered through the broken window and was kicked out by someone who witnessed him.

He received a call from his friend in the sorority that said he was recorded on film and they filed a police report. I'm concerned he might get kicked out of school if he is charged with a felony does anyone have any advice or info on how much trouble he might be in. He has never been arrested or in any trouble with the law.

Edit this happened in Champaign, Illinois

Answer:
 Both of those things could happen. He broke into somebody's home drunk. He's very lucky he wasn't seriously injured or worse by the residents. He should get an attorney and talk to only this attorney.Answer #2: We can't really opine on how much trouble he *might* be in.  Depending on exactly what he did, he could be on the hook for anything from vandalism up to breaking and entering.

So, it might be nothing, or it might be really bad.


Title: Relocaton decision due during fmla

Question: Late March My employer gave me notice that by May 30 I would have to decide if I wanted to relocate with the company. On April 24 I have notice that May 26 I would start fmla for my newborn. Employer states I have to still give decision by May 30. I do not wish to move. Can they require me to submit such a decision during my fmla?

Answer:
 Yes, while you are permitted to have the time off, you are still required to communicate with your employer.  Directly from the FMLA employee guide from the DOL

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\>  You will need to inform your employer if your need for FMLA leave changes while you are out (for example, if your doctor determines that you can return to work earlier than expected). Your employer may also require you to provide periodic updates on your status and your intent to return to work.

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Clearly this is going to effect your intent to return to work.  Provide the answer or be subject to termination for failure to comply with a reasonable request from the employer.Answer #2: Not sure why this is an issue - it sounds like your job is going to go to Georgia whether you decide against it now, or when your FMLA ends, and you're not going to get paid either way.


Title: [United Kingdom] - A relative (by marriage) stole alcohol while in my house alone. Is there any recourse?

Question:
As title, really. Full story;

Last year my dog was diagnosed with liver cancer. As a result of his failing health, my mother arranged for her sister's husband to come into my house (with a key) to let the dog go out into the yard for the toilet, as he was no longer able to get through the day without.

On one of these occasions, I was home sick and had not informed my mother (and by extension, this man) and was woken by him coming into my room. This was obviously quite startling but, no harm done.

Slightly concerned all the same, I downloaded a recording program for my laptop and left it running the following day while I was at work. As a result I recorded him entering my room and helping himself to (admittedly numerous) bottles of alcohol at my desk as well as searching my drawers. He was a (supposedly) recovering alcoholic.

In the aftermath of this event, we discovered that a previously unopened bottle of brandy in another part of the house had been emptied and refilled with tea. I also suspect (but can't prove) that he had helped himself to money left on my desk on other occasions, something I had up until this point put down to me forgetting I had spent the money / overestimating how much there was.

My aunt and this man are now divorced, but the psychological effects are still really troubling me. What I would like to know is, as this man was permitted entry to the house freely, is there any legal recourse here? I still have the footage but am also somewhat unsure as to whether even this is okay, being as it was recorded without his consent or warning that a recording device was in operation (which might be a dumb thing to worry about, but who knows).

Any advice would be great. Thanks.
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 It's been over a year. It's a shitty thing to happen, but honestly, if you feel troubling psychological effects from a houseguest helping themselves to your booze a year ago, you should consider speaking to a counsellor. I'm not saying this lightly - unless I've misinterpreted what has happened, it seems to be a big overreaction.

What you could have done at the time was contact the police, but I don't think they would have done anything if the booze thief was an invited guest.


Title: I have a friend who has her roommate's crazy dad moving into her apartment's living room against her will. (AL)

Question:
Okay so a little background information first:

This is in a college town in Alabama.  My friend lives with one other girl in an apartment.  Long story short is that the two have started to disagree more and more about having friends over etc, although the reason that they got the apartment that they did (one right behind the bars) was to have fun their senior year and have friends over.

Last night we were having a party at her apartment (which the roommate was notified of three weeks in advance, and gave no resistance to) that she ended up calling the cops on due to the noise.  The cops arrived (everyone was over 21) and we just took our party to the bars for a few hours.  After we came back when the bars closed down to eat some pizza and grab our belongings that some of us had left inside, we found that both of her parents were inside throwing everything away, and actually locked us outside (including the tenant) temporarily.  Her father immediately called the cops again and was very confrontational.  After the cops came and talked to us, they seemed pretty mad that she called them again for seemingly no reason.  I let my friend crash at my apartment for the night because she wasn't comfortable staying there that night.

After dropping her at her place this morning, we discovered that her parents were still there.  It looked as though they were moving her out, which we were all fine with.  However, it now seems that they were moving the living room furniture and things out so that her father could now occupy the space.  He claims that since it's his name on the lease he can do whatever he wants.

What options does she have at this point? She will be talking to the management about it soon, although in the event that they are not very helpful, is there anything she can do?

Thanks for your help guys.

Answer:
 Go talk to the management company ASAP.

If the father is listed as an occupant on the lease as opposed to a cosigner, he may be able to move in. But there are probably also rules (and perhaps local laws) about 3 unmarried adults living in a 2 bedroom apartment.

The good news is at the end of the day, your friend can't be forced to live with him. If the property managers are cooperative, they'll tell overprotective asshole dad to gtfo or let the girls break the lease. Worst case, your friend has to pay some money to terminate her lease, but she can find another place to live.


Title: A Macy’s Employee Opened a Credit Card in My Name Without My Consent [CA]

Question:
Hi there,

I was shopping for jewelry at Macy’s and when I was ready to check out the salesperson said I can get an extra 20% off if I sign up for a Macy’s Reward Card. I said sure let’s do it. I gave her my ID and she inputted so info then told me I need to fill out a few extra questions.

The first question was my social security *weird*. I key it in.

Then the next screen is asking about my income.

I immediately ask her, are you signing me up for a credit card? She says yes & I make it very clear I don’t want to open a credit card. She says no worries let me cancel it. She takes the key pad, clicks a few things, then turns the screen back to me and tells me to sign. I tell her I do not want to sign so she says fine I’ll do it and the scribbles a signature and clicks enter.

I ask her, did you just open a credit card in my name? She says no it didn’t go through because I put a random social security. So I ask, did you just use my name to open a credit account with somebody else’s social security!? She says no it didn’t go through. A nearby employee overhears all this and tells her colleague (who’s doing all this) that she can just give me a 25% off bronze card which is THE REAL rewards card not a credit card. She runs that, I check out and when I check out I asked her, so you’re positive you didn’t open a card for me? She says no it did not go through.

As I am walking out of the store I get an email from Credit Karma that Macy’s has run my credit.

I quickly go back and press her on what happened and after pressing her multiple times with another manager coming in, she admits that she opened the credit card in my name so she could get herself a bonus. WHAT THE FUCK !!?! I spoke with the store manager who offered me some money and said she would talk to corporate to reverse the credit check...who knows

What can I do here? Obviously I have to dispute the credit check with equifax but do I have any legal repercussions here?

Answer:
 >The first question was my social security *weird*. I key it in.

I mean no offense by saying this and I hope you don't take it as such, but this should be a HUGE red flag if assuming it was a non CC rewards/perks card.  Especially if you felt it was weird before proceeding.

I would be very cautious with where and when you input information such as a SS.

This employee was CLEARLY IN THE WRONG.  Fraud along with forging of signature.  However, I would encourage you to use this event as a small reminder to trust your gut when something feels off prior to inputting something vital such as a SS.

Best of luck with disputing the situation. I'd imagine it should be a quick downhill battle given the legality on your side for this matter.Answer #2: She committed fraud. You can find out which bank issues the Macy’s card (I think it’s American Express) and call that bank’s customer service. Ask to speak to the fraud department and also ask if they can cancel the credit inquiry.


Title: [NJ] Wife laid off after two years, rehired, then fired less than 20 weeks later

Question:
Hello all, as the title explains my wife's boss just fired her, saying she had been making too many mistakes recently while I think he's trying to wiggle out of paying unemployment.

She worked there for two years before he initially laid her off in December of 2016. She was rehired the last week of January and was working there until yesterday. Today was her day off and he called her and said she was fired for making too many mistakes. She has not had any official written reprimands, nor can she recall any verbal reprimands explaining that she has done something wrong.

At will employment, he is within his rights to let her go at any time, but I think he's doing this because of unemployment. She is going to file for unemployment and I expect him to fight it. Beyond quickly finding a job, can you think of any advice for us?

Thank you

Answer: "making too many mistakes" is not disqualifying misconduct unless it can be shown she wasn't even trying. If he disputes her unemployment she should simply claim she performed her job to the best of her abilities.


Title: [MS] I was arrested for a DUI but I'm Hypoglycemic and my sugar was bottoming out.

Question:
Obligatory "I'm on mobile"

The other night (10:45pm) I was on my way home front an event in which I consumed two beers while at the event. (Miller Highlife, if that matters) I was pulled over because I drove on the white line of the road while eating chicken nuggets. The officer that pulled me over was a DUI officer and he said that he smelled alcohol on me. I had to blow into a breathalyzer twice, he did not tell me the results. He then had me step out of the car and went through all of the field sobriety tests that they do. (Walk the line, follow his fingers, etc)
He told me that I was drunk, arrested me without reading my rights, and I was brought to the station.

When I got to the station, I was required to do the breathalyzer test twice more. On the second time at the station (fourth time that night) he told me that I blew a .14. I told him that's not possible since I had only had two beers that night and what kind they were. He insisted that I was lying, just as he did when I was first pulled over.

During the booking process I was questioned about my health, weight, etc as per normal. (I assume this is normal, I've never been arrested before) I told them that I was Hypoglycemic and that I was on certain medications for Type 2 Bipolar Disorder. They did nothing to check or verify this, just put me in a detox cell until 0800, when bail was able to be paid/they began releasing.

I'm on a medication called Wellbutrin 300mg XR daily, along with others. Wellbutrin is known to cause elevated blood alcohol levels that are higher than they truly are if you drink.
Other medications include Thorazine 100mg once a day, Propranolol 10mg twice a day, and Trazodone 100mg once a day.

Hypoglycemia can cause elevated alcohol levels in the body/mouth when the glucose begins to drop significantly. I had not eaten in close to 16 hours and it is very much so my sugar was dropping. Hence me being wobbly in my high heels. I am now convicted of a DUI and I have to go to court. This is my first offense (at age 22) what are my options? How do I proceed? Is there anything that I can do?
Topic:
DUI

Answer:
 You need to contact a lawyer who specializes in DUI laws in Mississippi. The fact that prescription medications may have been part of the reason for your condition is not necessarily going to help you. You can get a DUI purely based on the effects of legal drugs if your ability to operate the vehicle safely was impaired by them.Answer #2: Wellbutrin is thought to increase the intoxication caused by alcohol, and so its not recommended to drink on it.  An effect on BAC has not been shownAnswer #3: Nothing you mentioned will raise your BAC as tested through the breath machine or a blood draw other than alcohol.

While you may have been having a diabetic emergency, it only mimics the outward symptoms of public intoxication, not inward.


Title: Remotely locking an iPhone seized by police

Question: Can I remotely lock (not wipe) my iPhone after it has been seized by police? Would there be any legal ramifications if I did this? I live in Texas if that matters at all.

Answer:
 > Can I remotely lock (not wipe) my iPhone after it has been seized by police?

No.

> Would there be any legal ramifications if I did this?

Yes.  Destruction of evidence and obstruction of justice are the obvious ones.

I have trouble believing this is a serious question.Answer #2: If you are aware that evidence has been seized by the police, and you take any action to destroy it or render it inaccessible, you can and will almost certainly be charged with some offense relating to destruction of evidence or hampering an investigation.


Title: Former NFL player suing my parents after they ask for security deposit back.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: He likely has nothing. No storage fee was agreed upon. He agreed to allow the boat to sit there. Just make sure you have a print out of the text as well as the phone that received it at court. And some proof that it is gone. Answer #2: Take him to small claims. I am unsure of the limit for your area, but I believe that if he wants the 9k he would have to sue you in regular court. I doubt he is willing to shell out money for a lawyer, especially for such a flimsy case.


Title: (California) “Let Go” for putting stress on the agency even after I filled out disability forms- possible retalition

Question:
I started a job at the end of February for a non-profit medical clinic. From day one the Lead MA directly above me was getting away with doing things anyone else would be fired on the spot for. They were caught vaping in the front desk area and the lab room and were only given a talking to. They reported false vital signs multiple times after forgetting to take them and it was brushed under the rug. They would sit on patient’s laps and have sexual conversations with them and it was referred to as the client-agency relationship. They would also reveal teat results to patients, after directly being told not to by superiors. They made fun of a patient in front of the patient’s partner. During a demo of a PPD placement (TB test placed just under the skin) they used non-saline water as the injectable, causing lots of pain on the volunteer. When the volunteer told them to stop, the lead MA laughed and finished the procedure, and then ridiculed the volunteer for being sensitive. When the saline va non-saline issue was brought up, they stated that they didn’t know there was a difference between sterile water and saline water. They were reported (not just by me!) for each of these things. Nothing was done.

Other staff members who had brought these incidents up with management and HR would suddenly start telling me to ignore these incidents and to give management a chance because our manager was new at his position.

During the same time period, I was asked to carry a very old laptop (probably weighed 15lbs) between clinic locations. This caused my chronic back issues to flare up, and I needed physical therapy for six weeks. I made the mistake of not claiming workman’s comp. At first they were very accommodating and flexible. I provided a list of dates and times of all my appointments, as well as letters from my PCP and physical therapist stating that I was indeed in physocal therapy, and that until I was done with physical therapy I needed to limit certain activities, such as standing for more than 20 minutes and lifting things more than 50lbs. My PCP also suggested lumbar support in chairs, which I was willing to buy and bring in myself, but my job decided to provide. My job had me fill out paperwork for temporary disability with my PCP, which they said they processed and accepted. There were weekly check ins with me on how things were progressing. As of last week, they said they were glad I was doing better and wanted tk know if therr was anything more I needed. I said no, the accomodations made were fine and working great.

I suffered a death in the family over the weekend, and missed work Monday because of it. I heard that there was a conversation between the lead MA and my superiors, which lead to the lead MA storming out mid day and not returning. Today when I arrived to work after my physica therapy appointment, I was told that I needed to meet with HR to review my accomodations, which was normal so I didn’t think anything of it. When I got there, I was told they were terminating my connection with the agency effective today because mt medical needs and limitations were putting “undue stress” on the agency and I am inable to perform the essential duties of my job position. I never got a warning about any of this. If I had, I would have talked to my PCP and physical therapist about other options.

Where do I go from here? If what they did was legal and I need to let it go, tell me.

I want to report the incidents to someone outside of the agency because they directly effect patient care and put patients at risk. Who should I report it to?
Topic:
Healthcare Law including HIPAA

Answer:
 >Where do I go from here? If what they did was legal and I need to let it go, tell me.

It's up to you.  You can go talk to some employment lawyers and see if they feel you have a claim.  But given your brief tenure and (what I suspect is a) moderate salary, coupled with the agency's nonprofit status, means you might not have much in the way of damages worth pursuing.

Nothing with regard to your superior is relevant.

Employers have to make *reasonable* accommodations for disabilities.  If what you needed was not reasonable in the context of their work, they aren't required to provide it.

If it were me, I'd move on.  I know it can be difficult, but when a brand new employee demands accommodations before a work history and trust have been established, it's not only hard on the employer, but it prevents that trust from being established.  Find a way to have your physical therapy outside of work hours.  If you can't lift, find a job that doesn't require it, not a job that has to accommodate you.


Title: Legal Advice

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 How old are you?  Where are you?

If you are a minor, your dad can probably delete everything on your computer if he wants to.

In Loco Parentis has nothing to do with this.Answer #2: > Is this illegal, considering loco parentis?

"In loco parentis" means, roughly, "in the place of a parent". Like a teacher on a field trip, for example. They have temporary charge of the children in place of their parents.


Title: Legal repercussions for US citizen marrying illegal immigrant? US, Texas

Question: My sister got engaged to a man from Greece with an expired work visa after approx. 6 months of dating. Against his wishes, she wanted a long engagement. She informed me yesterday that they were going to go to the JP in a couple of weeks to get married because "the local police and INS were merging in September" and he wanted to be "legal" by the time they started raiding but I haven't found any online documentation confirming the merge. I have heard conflicting stories on the legal repercussions for BOTH parties when a us citizen marries an illegal immigrant. I am hoping for some accurate information regarding this subject. As much as can be spared! Thank you all!!

Answer:
 > "the local police and INS were merging in September"

Your sister really needs to go back to whatever high school gave her a degree and demand a better civics education.  This is literally impossible under our system of government.

>I have heard conflicting stories on the legal repercussions for BOTH parties when a us citizen marries an illegal immigrant.

As long as it is a real marriage, she's not doing anything legal.  But they are going to need an attorney to get his status adjusted.  It's not automatic.


Title: Can I file a malpractice suit if my doctor ignores a sign of cancer?

Question:
I'm not trying to claim I know more than a doctor, but I found a hard lump on my testicle and my Primary Care Physician dismissed it as nothing. I had to keep pressing him about it until he gave into referring an ultrasound with no biopsy or urologist referral (it's hard to find one where I live that accepts my insurance and even then, scheduling can take weeks without a referral). But then he kept saying it's probably an STD despite the fact that I've never had sex. I had a stomach ache and his focus is all on that instead of the potentially life threatening lump. If I do have testicular cancer, do I have a malpractice case? He's treating it like an STD still.

Edit: I'm not trying to be trigger happy with a lawsuit nor am I diagnosed with anything yet. I'm in the US. My main question is whether or not it's a good case if I end up being diagnosed with cancer by another doctor since he insists that it's an STD and not cancer.

Answer: First and foremost, you need to get a second opinion from a different doctor. If you can avoid having to resort to a lawsuit, that is a victory for everyone.


Title: Wrong Place Wrong Time

Question:
IFU: By Calling The Police On My Professor

Where am I to even begin. I called the police about a year ago. While I was taking a test in a class, I got anxious. After I was very anxious, I asked the professor if I could take the rest of the exam with my psychiatric disabilities specialist. The professor told me no. They then asked me for my name. I asked again and urged her to let me go. She then said to pick up my things and come into the hallway. I grabbed my stuff including my exam. She then yelled at me in the hallway and expressed that she thinks that I am lying about my disability. She then grabbed my arm and tried to grab the exam from my hand. I held onto the exam while I urged her that I wanted to finish the exam with my disability specialist. I then let go and she slipped. When I began to get away from her she grabbed my backpack to pull herself up. I then tried to run away from her. Luckily, a witness separated us and then sat me down at another area and told me to call the police. I did hysterically because I was crying. The professor also called the police. I told them my story and they told me to go home and not contact the professor. I have not contacted the professor since the incident. I had a detective e-mail me, but since I lived in another city and already graduated I was not able to meet with her. I said I had no further complaints.

Months later, I receive a call that I have been charged with Misdemeanor Assault & Battery and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. I have two witnesses that express that I was not the aggressor, one of which was the person that broke up the incident. However she has a witness that claims that I attacked her, specifically a fellow employee that did not come forward until days after. Also she has TA's saying that they think I was cheating. I took a lie detector test and passed. I have never been in trouble with the law before. I would never try to hurt anyone. I don't know what to do anymore. Should I go to court or should I just plea no contest to drop the disorderly charge?
I don't know.
Michigan
This happened over a year ago.

r/TIFU

Answer: Tldr: charged with misdemeanor assault and battery due to physical altercation with teacher (college). Passed lie detector. Op unsure of next step


Title: Fostering siblings

Question:
Hello. I live in Illinois, but this question pertains to both IL and Tennessee. My mother passed away last year, and my stepdad is currently facing 4 charges which he is likely going to do jailtime over. (Leaving the scene, evading arrest, dui and child endangerment)
I have two half siblings who live with him down in TN, and I am worried they will be taken from him and placed into foster care. We have no family down by them and no other family up here willing to take them in. What steps can I start taking immediately to try to become my siblings foster? I’m 26 years old, work part time, have a 2.5 yr old son and we live with my grandparents (dad’s side, no relation to my half siblings.) Do I call social services in my state? In Tennessee? Would my stepdad have to agree to give me legal custody? Would this qualify as an emergency for Section 8 Housing so I could have my own home to provide for them? I’m so sorry but I’m terrified and have so many questions.

Answer: Call in Tennessee. https://www.tn.gov/dcs.html Interstate family placements take a bit longer but the state prefers to place children with relatives instead of in foster care. Are the children living with your step father currently? When was the last time you talked to them?


Title: Parents found stash of drugs, took car/money, I got into a fight with my dad, then mom called the cops

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > I didn't even do anything

Are you stupid?  You committed domestic violence against your father.

> I should be worried that they can evict me

Many parents would

>I'm not giving state because this might have been on the media, and it's personal info.

laws vary by stateAnswer #2: So, let me get this straight? Your parents found drugs, you got upset, and you punched your dad?

1. Yes, they can evict you AND they don't have to give you the standard notice period since you commit a crime against your "land lord".

2. If your dad gets a restraining order against you, you aren't going back home.

3. There is a good chance the DA pushes for drug AND battery charges. You Abso-fucking-lutely need a lawyer. If you can't afford one, plead not guilty and ask for a public defender.

4. You need to re-evaluate your life. The choices you are making are extremely poor ones and may end up with a stent of jail time for you.

5. Without a state, we can't help you too much. Provide it if you want more help.Answer #3: You assaulted your father and resisted arrest, be thankful you haven't been charged for the drugs yet. They can absolutely evict you for this and notice requirements may vary according to your state's laws.

Did you have a particular question?Answer #4: If you want to fix your relationship with your parents, you could start by not hitting them. Then, follow their rules since you live in their house. Get off drugs, do well in school or your job or whatever, save up, and move out when you can.

If your father gets a restraining order, I believe you are barred from staying in his house (assuming he's there) until the order expires.


Title: Eviction notice by sheriff's taped to door, without any prior notice of eviction attempt/service[California]

Question:
I received an eviction notice taped to the front door by the Sherrif's department without any prior knowledge of an eviction attempt by the landlord or having been served.

What are my options here?  This has come as a shock and I'm not sure what to do.  My landlord has made some remarks about wanting to renovate the place and raise the rent but other than that I can only guess he's trying to force us out to get someone in under a new lease at a higher rate as soon as possible.

How can an eviction be set without being served beforehand?  Is there nothing I can do to halt the eviction process and force a court hearing at this point?

Answer:
 respond to the order, call the courthouse to verify the order and find out what the cause for eviction is. Answer #2: When you show up to court make sure to highlight that you were not properly served. An eviction notice is legally effective only if there was proper service.

Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=ccp&group=01001-02000&file=1159-1179a


Title: [TN, USA] How to shoot pickles without getting sued?

Question:
To start off, let me say that I am a filmmaker. This is a long, weird story. But here goes. I am a huge fan of Claussen Pickles (of Kraft Foods). I sent Claussen Pickles an email asking if we could work out a deal for me to shoot a few commercials for them for free/they could pay me if they liked them. I figured Claussen Pickles would say no, but wanted to try. I also asked if I could have permission to use Claussen Pickles' products in videos I would shoot on my own volition. Unfortunately, Claussen Pickles denied my offer to make commercials for them and for me to use their pickles in my own projects.

1. Can I legally use a jar of Claussen Pickles in one of my videos?

2. Can I use Claussen Pickles after removing their labels?

3. If I remove the labels, can I still say they are Claussen Pickles?

4. Can I use the emails sent back and forth in a video describing my failed mission?

***EDIT- I do not intend to profit from the video(s) with the pickles in it/them

Answer:
 This ended up being a *lot* less exciting than your title led me to believe....Answer #2: Your safest bet -- the one that isn't going to end up with you hiring expensive lawyers -- is not showing Claussen pickles and not mentioning Claussen pickles or the emails.

Anything other than that, well, what happens will depend on how pissed off you make them.  And since they've already said no, I expect the answer is "considerably."


Title: Can a person be fired for punching someone after unwanted physical contact?

Question: Hey guys, my sister called me this morning to let me know that she may have been fired.  after a team lead pinched her butt in front of several co workers, she "instinctively" turned around and punched him in the face. Shortly after she was sent home with no further explanation. Is it legal for them to let her go after responding to that situation that way? I can't imagine responding any other way if I had been in her shoes. She's 19, and this is in Texas, if that's relevant. Thanks.

Answer:
 Yes. As a separate matter, the unwanted contact from the co-worker can be reported to the police. But yeah, in most states and absent an employment contract, you can be fired for nearly any reason.Answer #2: Either or both of them could be fired.

Either or both of them could be criminally charged.


Title: Is it possible for a private company or nonprofit to open a sort of halfway house for homeless people that doesn't have to follow normal residency rules?

Question:
Suppose a non-government group bought an apartment complex and wanted to use it to benefit homeless people. The idea would be that they would have free room and board with job counseling and placement, but the organization would have strict policies designed to help them get back on their feet and become productive members of society, and in furtherance of this goal there would be requirements that the rooms be kept clean, no drugs or alcohol, strict curfews, no overnight guests, random no-notice inspections to ensure rules are being followed, etc. Basically the kind of thing a government-run halfway house or a boarding school might be able to legally do.

This kind of arrangement would normally run afoul of any state's tenancy laws. But it seems like there must be some kind of way for it to be allowed under the law.

Answer:
 So basically a homeless shelter, transitional housing, supportive housing, sober living, etc... run by a non-profit? Those exist all over the place. The details depend wildly on the jurisdiction, but there are usually various exemptions to some portions of landlord-tenant law for different types of group housing situations: homeless shelters, college dorms, certain types of employee housing (this varies a lot), and so on. Many actual halfway houses for those being released from incarceration are run by non-profits, and are of course able to enforce their rules and conditions.

But the closer you come to being a landlord renting apartments for the long-term, the more likely it is for normal tenancy laws to apply, and that's frankly a good thing, because formerly-homeless people are adults  entitled to privacy, notice before being kicked out of their homes, and freedom from oppressive rules not necessary for the safety of the building.

There may even be specific laws addressing these living situations that try to balance the need to address abusive behaviors with the rights of residents like the Transitional Housing Participant Misconduct Act in California.


Title: Constant panic attacks in mandatory dance class due to hypersensitivity, high school and principal claiming nothing can be done to accommodate or get me out. Help?

Question:
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Topic:
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Answer: If nobody has seen your IEP since your sophomore year, it is likely out of date by now.  An IEP must be reviewed annually, with a reevaluation done every 3 years.  If you cannot get your IEP, a doctor's note describing your anxiety and other disabilities should be enough to get you accommodations under a Section 504 plan.  This would require your legal guardians requesting a 504 plan in writing to the school and providing documentation from the doctor.  The 504 is a legally binding document, so if you get it, the school must follow it.


Title: Inappropriate use of police?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Unless you are in handcuffs right now then no.  The cops don't have time or care about this now that the situation is over, they have real crimes to deal with.  False police reports require a great deal more than this.


Title: [Canada B.C] yellowpages is trying to scam me

Question:
Yellowpages has "trapped" me in a verbal contract. Apparently they called me and I "agreed" to a contract over the phone about a year ago, even though I didnt understand what they were trying to pitch me.

They send me a presumably untampered recording of our conversation. The sales rep said that i would be charged 50$ a month, and i said i want to think about it first. He told me that he would "push it through the system" and i could decide if i wanted it on a later date, and i said ok.

What i didnt know is that they took this as me agreeing to the contract.

This is the real yellowpages im dealing with because i called yellow pages canada's toll free number and they confirmed i had a contact.

How do i get out of this? I have heard that a verbal contract cannot exceed 500$, is that true in B.C?
Topic:
Contracts

Answer: This is a scam. They ask if this is so and so and you say yes. They spice that into the purported contract. Don’t pay and report them


Title: (CA) Employer Violating My Meal Breaks

Question:
I live in Los Angeles. I worked for 6.5 hours the other day with no breaks, and then was given all of my breaks and the end of my shift. This was exhausting for me and I got frustrated. I told my GM that I need my 30 minute breaks prior to working 5 hours, which is the law. In response, she sent me home early. The next day I worked I asked her for my break once again, but she tried to send me home. However, I went two minutes over 5 hours. Our system won't let an employee clock out if they have worked over 5 hours and not taken a break. I told her I was taking a break and showed her on our computer that I needed a break. She told me "No, that's your fault, you should have clocked out earlier" and swiped her manager card and clocked me out for me.

This set me off. I went home and took screenshots of all my hours worked since I started working there (it's available online on workday). I made a list of all the break violations I've had, which comes out to 40. I understand that I am owed an hour of pay for every break violation. My question is, where do I go from here? Should I attempt to talk to my GM? Should I go to the Area Manager? Or should I just go straight to filing something with the labor commissioner?

Also I understand that if you work between 5 and 6 hours, the employee and employer can mutually agree to waive the break. Does the employer have to have paperwork? I never agreed to waive my breaks, I never signed anything. But will it be my word against theirs? Are they expected to have proof of this?

Previous Post: https://np.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/3m0bjv/is_my_employer_violating_break_rules/

Answer: Report to the Department of Labor. They investigate reported violations and can require the employer to make it right for all employees affected, not just you.  Reporting to DOL is a protected activity. If they fire you or something after that, they're idiots.


Title: (IL) Buying home improvement company. Am I required to service old jobs?

Question:
My brothers and I are purchasing our fathers company and most likely renaming it something similar, and we have a lot of 20+ year old window jobs with material from companies that don't exist any more.

We've honored old material warranties, by purchasing similar material from other vendors out of pocket, but would this be a requirement after the business is sold?

It's not a big deal for smaller repairs, but it starts to add up with more costly material like glass units.

Answer: If these waranties are with the company that you intend to buy then yes you have to honor these. If you buy the complete company you are not only buying the assets but also the responsibility's that the company already has.


Title: Make things clear for me..

Question:
Newbie here, I met a military man online after a week of talking he wants us to get married.. I got shock and wonder if this is scam.. So I do a little research and found out that they will get an additional benefits when they got married so I confront him and he said that he already get the benefits since he has a dependants.. I'm living in another country.. Will they still get an additional benefits if they got married even though they already has a dependants?? Will he get salary increase if he got married??

P. S: he said his e5 rank and has two dependants.. And will get deployed in June.

Answer: This is a terrible idea even if it's not a scam on purpose.


Title: Backpacking USA; Can they search my pack?

Question:
I will be backpacking through most of the SE USA in the coming months, and police interaction is a major concern of mine.

One issue is that I currently have no form of ID. Every type was stolen, DL, BC, SSC. I don't have anything. Will this cause me problems, and how do I handle it if a Cop is demanding ID that I don't have?

Can they pull me over and search my pack simply because they want to? Or is it protected? Would locking it in some way change anything?

Since many places on my route are very rural I will need things like a hunting knife and camp hatchet. There will also be times I am in cities. If I have these items stowed in my pack will I be considered to have a concealed weapon? Open carry of a hunting knife seems like it would invite trouble. I would be more comfortable with a firearm in the event of trouble, but is there any way to carry that without running into the concealed problem? I open carry here, but I know some states don't allow that. If it is in a locked box would I be OK?

Any other advice that seems related is welcome. I won't have any financial resources, so I need to avoid trouble as best I can.

Answer:
 If the officer has probable cause to believe your pack contains evidence or contraband, (s)he may search it.

If it is locked, then it is likely that the course of action would be to seize it and obtain a warrant to search it.

I am aware of no place in the US that requires ID if you are just walking.  But having ID will make your life much easier in the long run and will help expedite contacts with Law Enforcement.

And finally, a piece of advice you're unlikely to take:

Encounters with the police become much less of a concern if you aren't carrying prohibited items or substances.


Title: How do you find a lawyer?

Question: I'm from Illinois. I've never had to before. What's the best way to find a good one other than just searching "lawyer" in Google?

Answer:
 I know it seems daunting, but it is actually quite simple.

First, you must gather supplies.  You should have a few newly opened  legal pads and G2 fine point pens.  Now, this next bit is very important.  You should get a nice bottle of alcohol.  Preferably scotch or american whiskey.  Gather the above supplies along with a stick cardboard box, and a long string.

Second, you must find an adequate location.  Outside of the courthouse is a good bet, of course.  Other good areas include right outside of the nearest bar.

Third, you set the trap!  Prop the carboard box up with the stick, and tie the string to the stick.  Place the acquired supplies under the box.  Now hide!!!  Of course, make sure your string is long enough to reach you in your hiding spot!

Lastly, wait PATIENTLY!!!  Lawyers are skiddish by nature.  But with the above supplies, it is only a matter of time until you get one.  Keep your eye on the box, and eventually a lawyer will sneak over to it.  They'll go for the booze first.  Don't yank the string yet!  Wait until they go for the pens and pad.  Once they're all the way in, YANK THE CORD!  The box will fall and they will be trapped!

Congratulations, you have caught your first lawyer!

Or, ya know, just do the boring stuff that the other people said.  But that is boring.