Title: [OR] I was involved in a car accident last March and I need help with how much to get for my pain and suffering settlement

Question:
I am a 20 year old female currently living and attending school in Eugene, OR. Last March, I was involved in a hit and run accident when I was coming home from the coast. Basically, what happened was I was in the right hand lane on Highway 22 (for those familiar with Oregon, it's a pretty winding road) during a passing lane part of the road. As the lanes were merging, a car zoomed up behind me in the left lane and hit the front driver's side of my car. This caused me to swerve off the highway, onto gravel, and almost into a ditch. I tried to regain control, but I crossed the opposite lane of traffic, went off the road, and my car flipped over onto it's top. The guy who hit me didn't even stop, but was later caught by police since 4 people called him in and he almost ran someone else of the road.

The guy was charged with DUII, 4th degree assault, hit and run, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and I think something else but I don't remember. He was also already on probation, and though we weren't told what for, we're pretty sure it was for a felony DUI. My car, a 1993 Honda, was totaled and I suffered a pretty big gash on my knee, as well as back pain (which I later found out was due to my herniated disc becoming enlarged).

I went to urgent care the day after the accident because I was a student and a part-time employee and this was also my first accident so I wasn't sure how to proceed since I didn't feel any immediate pain after the accident. Urgent care prescribed me 4 sessions of massage therapy, which helped a little. The gash on my knee is a pretty prominent scar now, which is bothersome because it's about 3 inches long.

His insurance accepted fault for the accident, and I believe he has an SR-22 in Oregon because of his past record. They gave us almost $4000 for the car, but only offered $7000 for pain and suffering. I missed one day of work, but I was also without a car for a couple weeks, causing me some stress about how to get to and from work (it's on the other side of town from where I live) as well as stress regarding being involved in my very first accident and having to deal with police and work and school all at once.

My mom and I didn't think $7000 was a very reasonable offer, so we automatically rejected it, but haven't come back to them with any other offer. What is a reasonable amount I should offer back? I understand I have up to 2 years to settle, but I think we're ready to just settle since I'm still a student and want money for school so I don't have to take out more student loans.

P.S. Yes, my mom has been involved with this process because I am under her car insurance, and the Honda was under her name. My parent's generously got me a 2009 Toyota a couple weeks after the accident as a very early graduation present.
Topic:
Personal Injury

Answer:
 The rule of thumb insurance adjusters use is anywhere from 1.5 - 4 times the amount of your medical bills, depending on the seriousness of the injury.  It's not related at all to the amount of your property damage.

The fact that you only missed one day of work indicates this is toward the lower end of the scale, unless you have medical documentation showing a high likelihood of ongoing issues.

Pain and suffering is physical pain and suffering, not generally related to things like stress about how to get to work.  (You could have asked for a rental car, btw.)

Bottom line is you can ask for whatever you want, but if you don't settle you are going to need to hire a lawyer, who will take anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of what you do recover.  So you will need to do some napkin math and decide if the increase in what you might recover is worth it, not to mention the time and hassle of litigation.


Title: A receptionist at my former employer is hindering my employment reference. What can I do? What are my options?

Question:
I was laid off about a year ago due to a department downsize. When I was called into the managers office and given the news, I was told that it was on good terms and he would give me a good reference. I haven't been able to secure a job since. I thought it was only due to the economy and job market. That was until I received a phone call from a recruiter today that I have been in contact with about a position.

He stated that one of my two references was good, but the other was a problem. He said that the receptionist that he spoke with was extremely rude and refused to put him in contact with my former manager. It wouldn't be much of a guess that this is not the first time this has happened. Only this is the first time I can confirm a suspicion that I've had.

The office was understaffed when I worked there, so ruddiness from the business office was something that everyone working there had just accepted as a way of life. But I can see how it would be a huge turn off for potential employers that I have applied to. All I want to do is move forward with my life and get back on track. I'm not looking to lay the blame for my current situation on someone else. But at the same time, I do not need someone sabotaging my future employment prospects.

I am currently running on empty, my credit is ruined, I have many outstanding bills, no income, and I don't know how much longer I will be able to keep the lights on and a roof over my head. I simply don't know what to do.

Has anyone else ever run into a situation like this? Is there anything that I can do about this?

*edit - I'm in the US.

Answer: If you are on good terms with the former manager, then walk in, talk to the manager, and politely ask for a direct phone number.  You might find out he doesn't want to give a reference.  Conversely, the secretary might find out who she actually works for.


Title: [Austin, TX] Apartment complex asking for paperwork that gives consent for living with opposite sex

Question:
Hi reddit! While in the middle of filling out application forms and guarantor forms (I'm a college student) for a particular apartment complex, I notified my leasing agent that my boyfriend was going to sign onto the lease with me and asked her what I needed to do to add him on. She asked for the same paperwork that she asked of me, but then added that because he was a male, she would need emails from me, my boyfriend and our guarantors stating that we all understand that we are living with the opposite sex. I found this particularly odd because imo it doesn't sound like something that they need to know, and there is no documentation or fine print that says it's a requirement. Is this legal of them and am I obligated to provide it?

tl;dr apartment complex is requiring that my boyfriend and I and our gaurantors send in paperwork stating we're all aware that we're living with the opposite sex. legal or invasion of privacy?

Answer:
 As far as I'm aware, it's not unlawful.

It's a student apartment complex where the tenants have guarantors who (typically) are the tenant's parents. The landlord doesn't want to be in the middle of another WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT MY PERFECTLY CHASTE DAUGHTER MOVED IN WITH THAT MAN?


Title: Marriage to illegal immigrant

Question:
Hey r/legaladvice, I have been dating an illegal immigrant for the past three years, she came to the US legally using a travel Visa but never left.
I am wanting to marry her and I understand that there is a good chance even though we marry she can be barred from the US for 3 to 10 years.
What am I looking at here, what are my chances of successfully being able to live the rest of my life with her?
I am wanting to talk to a immigrant lawyer soon and find out our exact options, but this does have me worried.
Topic:
Immigration

Answer: You need an immigration attorney, full stop. These laws are so complex that that’s pretty much your only option.


Title: Really stupid mistake, Went to a soda refilling machine one day instead of going to the correct restaurant in a mall and paying to refill. Honolulu,Hawaii

Question: One day i went to a soda refilling machine in a marketplace at a mall instead of going to the correct restaurant and paying to refill. I admit it was a really stupid mistake i did. A few days back i saw one of the people at the restaurant filling out some kind of form in the back of the restaurant. I was wondering if there is anyway to convince the people who work at the restaurant that i deserve a second chance.

Answer:
 Just so I have this right;

You refilled your soda without paying, then later (days, weeks, ?) you happened to see someone at that market filling out some sort of unidentified paperwork, and now you want to fall on bended knee and beg for a second chance and/or forgiveness?

Relax, you're fine. Just go about your business, and make sure you pay for a refill the next time you need one.


Title: I sent a girl a dick pic and she has sent it around and continues to threaten to send it around. (Dallas)

Question:
I am in college. A while ago I was home on break and got a random Instagram DM wanting to hook up. Okay, fine. I asked her how old she was, receiving the "18" answer back. No big deal either way since I was 18 at the time too. She asked for a picture of my dick and I was drunk and I sent one. Didn't hook up and didn't think about her for months.

A couple of days ago a random kid added my on Snapchat and started harassing me. He got annoyed that I didn't reply and threatened to send around my dick pics. I didn't believe him so I told him to fuck off and she sent around the pictures I sent her. Luckily, it was just to a few people who I already took care of. Now the boy is constantly talking to me and she's lording the pictures over my head. I do not know what to do. I can't just block both of them because she already took screenshots of who was tagged in my pictures to send the nudes to and they've shown they will if I make them mad. I don't want to keep talking to either of them because I am in college and this stresses me the fuck out. I go to college hundreds of miles away. All I know is the girl's instagram and the guy's name. Is there anything I can do?

Answer: Block them and move on? Assuming your face isn't in the picture, they'd just be sending a random dick pic to people. Quit playing their game.


Title: T-Mobile Screwing Me Over

Question:
Little bit of a back story to go through, so...

My wife and I were finally free of our old ATT contract, and we had nothing but praise with T-Mobile service in our area. So, we decided to go with a new phone plan from T-Mobile featuring unlimited call, text, and data for far less than we were currently paying with ATT. We also wanted upgraded phones since it had a been a few years, and we opted to get two LG G3's to go along with the new account.

Needless to say, service was terrible. Missed calls, dropped calls, less than 4G speeds in places other than in the middle of my city. So, I contacted T-Mobile through their online chat system and requested to return the phones, cancel my account, all under buyer's remorse.

At this time, and I have the transcripts to prove it, I was told to wait on an email from T-Mobile containing a RMA sheet that is required to be sent back with a shipment returning to their Forth Worth, TX warehouse. I waited, no emails. On 2/17, I contacted them again, and again I have transcripts to prove it, saying that I had still not received the RMA number. I was told that there was an error on their end, that it was pending, and that I could either wait for a RMA to be mailed to me or just return the devices and call them back with the tracking number.

I opted for option#2. I returned the devices via UPS 2-Day Air to their location on 2/18, and the tracking number shows delivery on 2/20/15 @ 10am and signed for by the Receiving Dock.

Now, fast-forward to today. I received a bill from a collection agency called Convergent for well over $1000 stating that I owed them money because my account had been turned over to collections. I contacted T-Mobile and I was told that they could request the account to be bought back by T-Mobile so that corrections could be made. Awesome, that sounded great.

I received another call from T-Mobile about two hours later saying that my account could not be bought back because the phones were not returned by 2/18/15 and my buyer's remorse claim was not valid. There was nothing more they could do, despite me having transcripts from their agents telling me to wait. T-Mobile also said that they could not do further research on the handsets, and that they were no liable for these devices since it exceeded the buyer's remorse time.

Now my account is in collections and my credit is being dinged. Do I have ANY legal action that I could take to make this situation disappear?

Time Line of Events:
01/27/15: Received T-Mobile shipment, new phones.
02/13/15: Requested cancellation of service and return
02/17/15: Contacted T-Mobile again to request a RMA, was told to return.
2/18/15: Shipped my phones back via UPS
2/20/15: Phones arrived @ 10am
---Nothing Happens---
3/20/15: T-Mobile officially tells me my plan is cancelled.
5/7/15: I get turned over to collections, and they've wiped their hands of me.

TL;DR - Returned devices, canceled my T-Mobile plan in February, but they claim that the devices were returned after the buyer's remorse period despite my chat transcripts showing that I was trying to receive a RMA to return them which I was told I needed. Now, I'm in collections and out $1000 potentially.

Answer: T mobiles t force (the social media team) are top notch. They have more autonomy than the CS drones. Not legal advice, but you should reach out to them. They even post on /r/tmobile if you wanna try your luck there too.


Title: Is swing at someone with a knife a misdemeanor?

Question: My brother recieved two counts of aggravated menacing. He got into an argument with his daughter and tried to stab her husband out of anger while yelling racial slurs. Im clueless when it comes to the law but I understand aggravated menacing is a first degree misdemeanor. He is a repeat offender. What should I do Is he facing more serious charges if he goes to trial or will the prosecutors just charge him with the orginal two misdemeanors?

Answer: That sounds more like a felony than a misdemeanor tbh. He attacked someone with a knife. At the very least he assaulted someone with a deadly weapon, it sounds like he was trying to murder someone. He needs to speak with his lawyer because he could be facing some serious prison time.


Title: 18 y/o child of Child Support dispute

Question:
I am the child of two people going to the courts of backed child support. I do not live with either parties. I live with my brother and claim myself on my taxes. My father is coming to get the amount per month reduced. My mother is going to get as much money as she can out of him, for herself.  Both parties are pretty not great people for different reasons.

Is there a way for me to instead receive the money via a trust for my college tuition or does it just go to my greedy gambling mother?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 No. It isn't your money. It is money to pay back your mother for what she paid to raise youAnswer #2: > Is there a way for me to instead receive the money via a trust for my college tuition

No. Child support goes to one of the parents. Answer #3: You can do nothing about back support. You can only have court orders modified going forward. Is your father having the order ended because you are 18 as part of this? If so you can do nothing.

If the court order involves support continuing past 18. Then your father’s lawyer can have as witness to say your mother is not supporting you. That might change things. Maybe the judge will order the support go directly to tuition or something or maybe they will end it completely instead. Or maybe they just advise your mother to put it towards your schooling without an enforceable order. It really depends on where the original order came from. If it was part of a divorce settlement that was carefully written it could be different than if it was just a stand alone support case.


Title: I gave this tattoo guy my money, am I entitled to getting it back?

Question: I'm from Texas. This guy has been saying he can do my cover up for a very long time. Apparently he got into a fight with his wife the night before. Okay, whatever. He agreed on doing the full cover up for $250. So, half way through I get sick of it and ask for a smoke break. He starts getting heavy into the shit about his ex. Whatever. This is a friend doing me a solid so he gave me money and asked me to go across the street to get him beer. Well, okay. I did it. So, He tattoos a little more.  He went across the street got us both beers. Um, okay. I drank maybe a few sips? Then he tries to kiss me. I tell him I'm friends with his wife he's friends with my fiance it's not worth it. So he stops being so light handed and really makes the cover up hurt. Later on, he keeps drinking and he keeps making these weird moves on me.  Finally his wife calls they get into it. While he's distracted I go inside and tell my fiance to pick me up. He does. And then his sister who owns the shop comes up. I throw the $250 at him. I am scared shitless and run for my fiancee's car. This is fucking weird. I break down tell him everything. His wife calls I break down and tell her everything. He did not finish my tattoo (the agreement was he'd do the entire thing for 250 and it's half done). He basically assaulted me and took my cash. I know I shouldn't of agreed to go across the street and buy him beer. It's just I thought he was a friend doing me a solid and it's the least I could do. :/ They're telling everyone I'm making it up nothing happened, and emphasizing heavily that I said "? Do you think I'm pretty." Ugh. What do I do. :/

Answer: Don't have legal advice but I would highly recommend you start finding better artists to work with, so you don't need need more cover ups in the future. No reputable artist would ever drink while doing a tattoo, or even tattoo someone who may be intoxicated. And $250 is waaaaay cheap for a cover up unless it's tiny. Good luck with everything.


Title: [Illinois] My work refused to recognize absences under FMLA and has fired me for those absences.

Question:
I filed for FMLA and was approved in December 2013. When I filed with my work, I asked for all the details on how to submit and was told to just tell them when I call in to report I will be absent. My work (Home Depot) holds absences until they meet a "violation" threshold or a 3 month expiration. I received a write up for absences in January. When I asked why they weren't covered by FMLA, I was told it didn't matter because it was only a warning. I was too good an employee to ever be fired was the line used by management.

My second write-up, I asked again why they weren't being covered by FMLA and was told it was because I wasn't filling out a weekly form listing each FMLA leave day taken and signed by myself and a manager. It was presented as something management would present me with each week to sign. Again I was told the write-up was just a formal thing that didn't mean anything for my actual employment (i was getting suspicious at this point...)

Last week I was given a Final Notice for attendance issues. I again insisted the large majority of dates listed (spanning over 6 weeks) I had notified them of FMLA leave. I asked why I hadn't seen the sheet to sign from them and was told it was my responsibility to find, fill out, and have management sign that sheet. When I asked them where to find that sheet, they told me to just go look. I insisted they show me and we discovered its not a form at all but an online data entry system they have to access. I was still written up.

I called the State Department of Labor and was told it was likely just a communication issue and to call back if they actually fired me. Well they did. Sunday I went to the ER before my shift started and was in the ER for 6 hours. I was in a lot of pain when I returned home and failed to call them. I intended to notify them on my next day back to work but was not recovered and called in. They have shut down all my company logins and intend to fire me tomorrow.

I will be calling the Labor Department back tomorrow. Could anyone give me an idea on my options, what I should prepare for, and my chances at unemployment? Work is claiming I No-Call, No-Showed the day I was in the ER. It looks like I have 2 business days from the day I return to work to report FMLA though. Should I find a lawyer?
Topic:
Healthcare Law including HIPAA

Answer:
 > Work is claiming I No-Call, No-Showed the day I was in the ER.

Well, technically you did. Also, FMLA doesn’t automatically apply to ER visits. It's likely going to come down to *why* you were in the ER.


Title: Roommate moved in her boyfriend to the spare room without asking some of the other roommates (New Hampshire).

Question:
My house currently has five people in it, four of whom are on the lease and one of whom is not (but landlord knows she's living here). One of my roommates who is on the lease moved her boyfriend in without asking 2/3 of the other people who are on the lease. Her boyfriend moved in roughly a week ago (which is when his laundry started showing up around the house) and has yet to pay rent.

Roommate claims he'll pay rent for the month of October, but since she and he both lack jobs I don't see that happening. I know that if he was just essentially living in her room there would be almost nothing I could do legally. However, since he has moved his property into the spare room that we own and has been living here, is there anything I can do to get him, or both of them, out of the house?

Background: This roommate caused our rent to be late twice, has been the cause of three noise complaints from our neighbors and has caused one roommate to leave already do to how disrespectful she has been. We moved into the house in May and I am currently at my breaking point with how often the cops are called and how often scary drug addicts show up at our house because of her.

Answer:
 Report it to the landlord - very likely the landlord won't want an extra tenant (with a tenant's legal rights), who's not under any obligation to pay rent.

Edit: Do this *fast*. He's only there a week, he's likely not a tenant legally and can just be kicked out. The longer he stays, the stronger the argument becomes that he's legally a tenant and has to be evicted through the courts.


Title: I Rear-Ended a car at a greenlight. Legally, is it 100% my fault?

Question:
Yesterday, I was driving home and there was some congestion on one of the residential streets I was on. The street had two lanes that were going straight, and when you get closer to the light, a left turning lane appears. I was in the middle lane (again, it goes straight) and it was a green light. I kept my distance from the car in front of me, but the car made a very abrupt stop right in the middle of a green light for no apparent reason. I tried slowing down, but since we were going downhill, my car couldn't stop in time, so I decided to shift my car towards the left turning lane entrance to reduce contact with the car in front of me and ended up causing some denting above my right tire and scraping on my hubcap. The car I hit had one small dent underneath his left tail light.

I used my judgement to turn into the left lane instead of trying to slam on my breaks like he had because I believe if I had stopped the way he had, I would have still hit him (because we were going downhill and my brakes wouldn't stop in time), and since we were stuck in rush hour traffic, the car behind me would've hit me, causing a pile up. I also would have caused major damage to both of our bumpers if I stopped the way he did, or possibly have my car totaled if the car behind me struck me as well.

I know when there is a rear\-end case, the rear car is almost always at fault. I understand that the insurance will probably pin me as being at fault, but does this mean I take all the blame? Could the other driver get blamed for negligent driving?

Answer: There may be a determination that the other driver is at least partially at fault, but you are going to bear the brunt here.  You were following too close.


Title: Younger sister essentially being ousted from her home, now stuck housing her but can't. Dont know what to do.

Question: My younger of 17 years old recently went through some rather terrible family drama, and sparing the unecessary details, I was there to pick her up and told her that she could stay with me for a couple of days. The thing is, the more I look at the situation, the more I realize she really has no where else to stay now that she is possibly evicted from her familys home. I have temporarily been given power of attorney over her. I really, really dont want to abandon her, but I really, really dont want to have to take her in. I cant afford it, I dont have the space for it, I dont have the room for ALL of the extra stress that would come with it. What can I do? I will of course be contacting people to get advice and what not, but I figured Reddit might help me too. Thank you.

Answer:
 In most of the West, your parents can't evict your sister until she turns 18. If returning home is at all palatable, she - or you - can call CPS for help; they will sort your parents out and ensure they house and feed their minor child.

When she turns 18, however, she can be given the same notice as any other tenant. On the upside, when she turns 18, she can also sign contracts, including leases and roommate agreements.

r/relationships time: You and your sister need to have a serious, honest conversation where you present to her that you want to help and will as far as you can, but do not have the room or the money to house her, then present her with the options she has right now: go home, at least temporarily, or find a family member who can afford to take her in until she turns 18.Answer #2: I understand how you might not wanna include location, but its extremely relevant in this case.

Most of these answers will assume you're in the US, but in different countries and even states the laws on this are very different.

If she's in the US I would look into some form of emancipation for her, if she can handle it.


Title: Being

Question:
I dont know where to start or who to ask or what to do . Im 14 years old an i am pregnant an i was wondering how to be emancipated&nbsp; im scared to talk to someone cause im scared there going to mention it to my grandmother before i can be emancipated an im scared of what ill have to deal with i want to be on my own with me an my son i am due on december 8th an im tired of living with my mamaw an her mom which is my granny its just so stressful My mamaw always puts her hands on me smacks me in the face over petty things .

I dont want my son being around weed

I want my son to be in a smoke&nbsp; free environment .I dont want my son to live around the screaming that goes on I cant even lay down without&nbsp; getting called awnry even though her an my granny sleeps almost all day every day&nbsp; i have to get up an cook for my granny cause my mamaw is always sleeping .

My dad calls me a nigger lover an alot of people says it down here an there going to have my son thinking its ok to be called a nigger or say it my mamaws constantly screaming at me for things i dont want my son being&nbsp; around it if i dont fold the clothes a ceartain way i get yelled at . I cant even sit down an have time to myself without getting told get the clothes out an fold them put the ones put of the washer in the dryer or put the dishes up or come sweep this dirt up or come fix me something to drink i dont even have tike to myself so its going to hard to have all the time for my son i want him to have

Answer:
 We need to know where you are. It matters a lot here.

But regardless of location you can cal CPS about any abuse going on toward you. Answer #2: just because you are having a baby doesnt mean you should be emancipated.

as a matter of fact, getting pregnant at 14 kinda goes to show you need more supervision. not less. Answer #3: First off, you need to talk with a doctor about prenatal care.  Second you need to talk with your school nurse/counselor about school and health issues.  Third you are NOT going to be emancipated because you cannot support yourself - let alone yourself and a child.  Fourth, you will have a hard life for a while.  Try to get all the help you can - from within your family and from outside of your family.  You will need to be strong and calm to parent a child only 14 years younger than yourself.Answer #4: You can call CPS, but it's very unlikely you'll receive an emancipation at 14. You're not even eligible to work.


Title: My coworker is being told he has to attend "Religious Counsling" by our compnay owner or he risks being fired. This can't be legal, can it?

Question:
Today my coworker had a disciplinary meeting following a 3 day suspension over not following proceedure. According to my coworker, the owner of our small company (In Missouri, USA) has told him he has no accomplishments under his belt, he exhibits the attitude of a "dry drunk", has fallen away from the Lord, and if he wants to keep his job he needs to seek religious counsel from our owner's , right- hand man supervisior's Pastor Father.  Our business owner and employer is a very outspoken evangelical Christian.

What can I tell my friend about his rights in this situation? No contracts have been made. No recordings. No solid proof. But this definitely happened today, and to me, it's insane.

If it matters, our job has nothing to do with religion or a church. Its a service job in the auto industry.

Answer:
 Your employer may fire him for poor performance, but may not fire him for not accepting the Lord. This is extremely difficult to prove, though. Perhaps your coworker should ask for this stipulation in writing. Your boss sounds just stupid enough to supply it.Answer #2: Did you sign any kind of arbitration clause when being hired? Even then, this is weird.

The first thing your coworker should do is try and get this in writing. He should send an email asking to clarify what he needs to do and within what timeframe he needs to do it, so you have a record of the boss saying this.

Answer #3: Missouri appears to be a one-party consent state for audio recording.  Just sayin'.Answer #4: Wtf is a dry drunk??


Title: [California-Oregon] I carry a large Rambo style knife in my car door to cut the seat belt if the car flips. Is this legal?

Answer:
 Might I kindly suggest a [Smith and Wesson escape knife](https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-Response-SWFRS-Partially/dp/B0015A5C70)? If you're worried about cutting your seat belt, you're going to have a hard time getting the necessary leverage on a machete-style or Ka-Bar style knife. The escape knife is designed exactly for the use case you describe.

Alternately, a [Spyderco Rescue](https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Assist-Orange-Handle-Rescue/dp/B0012G6KI2/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1488593051&sr=1-1&keywords=spyderco+rescue). I'd worry about an unsheathed Ka-Bar rolling around in my car, and I say this as an owner of a Ka-Bar and machete.


Title: I have an arrest warrant because the guy I sold my car to never transfered the title and abandoned the car with outstanding parking tickets.

Question:
TL;DR - sold "friend" car last year. Sent dmv bill of sale. He still owes me money on the agreed upon sale as well. (California)

Last year I sold my "friend" a car. He was going through hard times and I said he could pay me when he has the money. I let him drive it away for 2 weeks and he got a parking ticket. I demanded he give me at least half and I would hand him the title.

I get half, filled out the title transfer and bill of sale. I sent the bill of sale to the dmv a week later (10 days max), and handed him the title as instructed on the form. He was supposed to send in the title transfer, which he never did.

I don't live at the old address the car was registered at so I never found out he had accumulated a few more parking tickets and had abandoned the car at some point.

The cops show up at my cousin's place, he lives in the same city (in California) as the registered address. And here I am typing this up.

Tomorrow is President's day so the offices will be closed. I was going to phone in and hope to clear things up, but the idea of having a warrant out for a day doesn't sit well with me without answers and a proper game plan.

PLEASE HELP ME REDDIT.

Answer:
 Did you follow this

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/brochures/reg/nrl


Title: Recruiter firm wants company to pay recruitment fee for a position I applied directly to

Question:
This is for NC, USA.

I was contacted by a recruitment agency in mid April for a software engineering position. I never heard back and ~1 month later I reached out to a company hiring manager directly for a different role/title (QA Engineer).

The recruitment agency somehow caught wind of this and now wants a recruitment fee from the company. The two positions are different. The HR department is investigating what can be done. Unfortunately, this is stalling the hiring process.

Can the recruitment agency do this? I don't see how this is legal. The hiring manager did mention that it is possible there is some restriction on the contract they signed with the recruitment agency.

This is the only legal type document I had to give the recruiter (via email). It is very specific in that they are only representing me for this position!!!

SNIP

I John Doe give Recruiting Company A the right to represent me for the role of Software Engineer dated (today) 4/21/2016. I am only giving permission to Recruiting Company A to represent me for this job posting with IT Company B. We have agreed to submit you at the salary/hourly rate of $0.00. You also confirm that you have not previously been submitted to this role by any other staffing firms and that you will grant Recruiting Company A the exclusive right to represent you to this specific role. I agree to immediately inform you of any feedback from your submission and to prepare you thoroughly in the event that you are selected for an interview

Please respond to this email with “I accept”

END SNIP

Answer: The contract between recruiters and employers using their services often includes language to the effect that the recruiter is entitled to a fee on any hiring of a person they introduce to the employer for some period of time.  So this isn't really a question of law.  It's a question of the contract between the recruiter and the employer.


Title: [FL] We didn't collect sales tax (because we didn't know we were supposed to) and I don't know what the consequences will be

Question:
A friend and I started a business almost two years ago on Etsy. We never realized that Etsy doesn't collect Florida sales tax until a few days ago. As it is currently the middle of the holiday season, we haven't been able to do much in the way of talking to anyone and I believe the Department of Revenue is closed tomorrow since it's Christmas Eve. I'm currently trying not to have a panic attack and would appreciate anyone who could tell me what I should do/can expect.

Our business is very small and we mostly started it as a hobby. Last year we made no profit and this year we made less than $3,000 profit after fees/expenses. Of that, around $700 in sales was profit to Florida customers. We never registered to collect sales tax and never have (again, we didn't realize we were supposed to).

Looking at the DoR website, I can't really tell what will happen when I go in to speak with them. It looks like failure to file incurs up to a $50 fine and may be responsible for the Florida taxes, but failure to collect can be a misdemeanor. Do they take intent into account when determining this? Will we just have to pay the value of taxes that we didn't collect and a fine? Or are we looking at criminal charges for our ignorance?

TL;DR: Didn't realize we were supposed to collect state tax on Etsy (on about $700 in sales) and never did. I'm planning to go talk to the Department of Revenue and I'm scared of what's going to happen.

Answer:
 I would strongly consider letting this go if you aren’t already on their radar. Do you even have a business license or are you otherwise registered with the state?

That being said, this happens all the time. Make a DoR account, calculate your back taxes, tell them you made a mistake and are prepared to remit all the taxes you owe. There are generally penalties and interest, you can probably get penalties waived. You aren’t going to jail.Answer #2: I'm all for following the rules. However you made an honest mistake on a small amount of sales. I'd recommend fixing it going forward, and leaving the past as it is. The one issue is you may have to say when then business started. I'd still list your original start date, so you aren't lying on the form.


Title: NC: Can I work for a company in the cannabis industry

Question:
So I do tech work and that allows me to work remotely,  I want to work in the cannabis industry.

Am I at legal risk if I am a 1099 or W2 employee of a company in another state?

NC

Answer: You and the company would be creating the risk of federal drug trafficking/conspiracy charges.  While the Feds have said they won’t interfere with state legalization, that’s subject to change at any time and in any event, working across state lines might draw a different response.  For that reason it’s a risk to you and realistically no responsible company would hire you.


Title: (OH) Help interpreting HOA rule

Question:
Just bought a house and got the HOA rules. Looking for help interpreting what this rule means. I have a couple specific questions.

> No portion of the within described premises, nearer to any street than the building setback lines, shall be used for any purposes other than that of a lawn nor shall any fence or wall of any kind, for any purpose, be erected, placed or suffered to remain in said premises nearer to any street now existing, or any hereafter created, than the front building lines of the actual building, excepting ornamental railings, walls or fences not exceeding three (3) feet in height located on or adjacent to entrance platforms or steps. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be constructed as preventing the use of such portion of said premises for walks, drives, the planting of tree or shrubbery, the growing of flowers or other ornamental plants, or for small statuary entranceways, fountains or similar ornamentations for the purpose of beautifying said premises, but no vegetables or grains of the ordinary garden or field variety shall be grown thereon; and no weeds, underbrush or other unsightly growths shall be permitted to grow or remain anywhere on said premises and no unsightly objects shall be allowed to be placed or suffered to remain anywhere thereon.

* Fence - Can I have a fence in the backyard?
* Garden - Can I have a garden of any kind?

Answer:
 > building setback lines

This is the *front* wall of your house.
As long as you are talking about the *back*  yard this doesn't apply.


Title: Rear ended a guy with a rental car, didn’t get all my info. Am I screwed?

Question: In traffic this morning I turned to look for something on my seat and rear ended a guy. We were going really slow and the only damage was 2 small holes from my license plate screws. He said it’s a rental and he had to get my info. He got my full name but got my last name wrong and I didn’t feel the need to correct him. He also got my number and maybe a pic of my plates but nothing else. What are the chances I’ll actually get charged for repairs? Thanks

Answer: Since he got your plate, near  100%.  You were at clearly fault but you decided to take advantage of him getting your name wrong thereby leaving him holding the bag to cover damages YOU caused. You're a first class douche bag.


Title: [IL] Question about collections

Question:
i have a problem with venmo where i owe them money and they are threatening to report me to collections for the amount. My question is, when they report me, will the collection give me a set amount of time such as 30 days before it goes on the credit report?

Also, none of my info on my venmo is real such as name, only bank and phone # are. Can venmo find out who i am and report me through these?

Also, how will i know i have been reported to collections by them? Will i get a phone call? Since venmo doesn't require address.

Thing is i can pay off the debt but so far i don't see any signs of being sent to collection or anything. But idk if it will happen in the future or they won't do anything. I just don't want anything to happen to my credit report, so i hope i have 30 days even if it's sent to collections then i will pay it right away. Another thing, idk if i am already in collections and just don't know about it.

Answer: If you can pay the debt, then pay it. Why are you screwing around with your credit score?


Title: My friend got a DUI and wants to use my address to get a DL in another state. Is there any danger to me in this?

Question:
I live in WI, right across the border from MN. A friend of mine on the MN side, recently got a DUI. He called me today and wants to use my address to establish WI residency, and get a WI drivers license.
 His lawyer said that he ( the lawyer) couldn't legally recommend it( wink, wink), but it's what he ( the lawyer ) would do in this situation.
 I guess my questions are, would this work, and are there any legal repercussions I need to be aware of?
 Thanks for looking!

Answer:
 Yes, participating in a scheme to lie to the courts and/or other governmental bodies can get you in trouble.

Answer #2: Are you daft? No don't agree to this.

>  His lawyer said that he ( the lawyer) couldn't legally recommend it

Do you both think you know better than his lawyer?Answer #3: I doubt it would work. I think it's highly unlikely that Wisconsin wouldn't check his status with MN when he applies for a license, and when they see his MN license is suspended WI won't issue one.

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/nonreside/oos-suspend.htm


Title: Supposed accident

Question: My son was in a parking lot one night. Two days later we received a call from the local police saying that he's was in an accident that night and there is video of the accident, and minor damage to the other car.  In the video it is apparent that the two were very close but the video shows no difinitive evidence of contact (black and white video from about 75 yards away). There are three angles but non show actual contact. The accuser did not make a report till the next day, there is no damage to our vehicle. The officer wants our insurance to provide it to the accuser but we do not believe there is any proof. What is our course of action?  Thanks

Answer: If you refuse to comply your son runs the risk of being charged with leaving the scene of an accident. It's probably in your best interest to turn over the information. Let the insurance companies dispute it out. The cops obviously know it was your car that night.


Title: IL minor loss protection telling other employees about crime

Question: I made a bad decision and took money from a wallet that was in a shopping cart loss protection saw on camera and I got in trouble but a worker just informed me that he told people in the store and said names and the store director said it in a huddle but didn't mention any names is there anything I can do loss protection telling people is unacceptable

Answer:
 > is there anything I can do loss protection telling people is unacceptable

Well, you're going to have to accept it. Because it isn't "unacceptable."

What is unacceptable is me having to read whatever it was that you typed.  It was like watching multiple run-on sentences gang-banging each other.  Use punctuation man, Christ!


Title: Deliberate fraud, or just negligence?

Question:
Good afternoon. I am a family friend of a disabled person who is in a bit of a pickle in California, and I'm wondering if you can point me to relevant information on how to proceed.

Quite a mouthful: My family friend has cognitive disabilities that are evident. He went to the mall on a day trip, where a third party salesman at a kiosk talked him into buying more than 1500 dollars worth of gift cards (rather than using his card or cash, which raises alarms since gift cards are notorious liasons for fraud) which were then used to purchase a multitude of accessories, two phones, and a new line of service. A new account was set up under his name. The kiosk entered their own email into his account though, he was not told his username or how to access it, and the security questions were not asked. The store must have put random information in, because when trying to access his account with common answers he gives to those questions, they are all wrong. I believe this was purposeful as the incorrect info made it very difficult to access the account or petition for a refund.

When he arrived home and this was all discovered, the phones and accessories were returned in full with ample time left on their return conditions.

He took back everything to the same kiosk and was told to expect a "corporate check" in a few weeks to his home address (we don't know if the address they have is correct, since the information on the account is not accessable due of the incorrect info filled in by the kiosk salesman...) Unfortunately when he returned these products, they handed him one return reciept which was folded- it shows only the return of the accessories, totalling about 185 dollars. The phones he returned are NOT listed on this, and this was not found out until later. They kept his orginal purchase reciept when he made the return.

It has been 2 months and no refund has been received, no corporate contact will speak with us or confirm that they have the reciept of this phone purchase in their system. They refer us only the the kiosk. The third party kiosk has not returned our calls. I am starting to worry that he was the victim of opportunistic fraud and that this is not a civil case.

So, what do you think of all this? Should we pursue civil action/arbitration over the untimely refund, or does this sound like a criminal matter to involve police in? We are unsure what to do and are very unsettled. Thank you!

Answer: I think you should get police involved.


Title: Wedding cancellation

Question: Hi, I'm a Michigan resident. My fiancé and I were supposed to get married at a small chapel near us, but had to cancel. They have told me that part of my deposit is non refundable and will not be returned to me. The owner did email me a copy of the contract and she read it to me over the phone. She says that because of that she has the right to keep my money, even though we never signed anything. I just wanted to see if she is legally able to keep my money when nothing was signed. Thank you!

Answer:
 Well, after getting the contract, if you were not satisfied with the terms of the contract, you should have rejected the contract and demanded a refund right away.

If the non-refundable deposit was in the contract, well you are bond by it.


Title: [CAN][ON] Supervisor wants to change our titles to circumvent provincial standards. Is it legal?

Question: I work for a medical organization that houses clients out for appointments as a Security Guard. For the past 20 years they were a Federal organization, but this past fiscal year they changed over to provincial, and with that they had to get everyone in the security department licensed to meet provincial standards. Now they want to change our title from Security Guards to Hall Monitors but having us do the same duties. From what my supervisor told me, they are doing this to circumvent getting people licensed. Are they allowed to do this?

Answer: The government regulators don't care what people are called. They care what people do. Substance over form.


Title: I am a Tantric massage provider in Ohio, which has laws against providing sexual contact for hire. But could I legally provide this as a complimentary service?

Question: Tantric massage involves sensual touching, which, under Ohio law, counts as prostitution. If I were to sell artwork (paintings) and then sometimes offer massages to my customers as a complimentary service, then money is not being exchanged for this service. Could this be a feasible way to still practice tantric massage?

Answer: No. That is still prostitution in the eyes of the law. You aren’t the first or last to try this “one weird trick that cops hate!”


Title: Apartment has mold from hurricane Florence and they will not let me break lease with out paying.

Question:
Background,
I am a US Marine living in an apartment with my pregnant wife, dog, and cat in North Carolina.
As most of you know, hurricane Florence caused damage to most of the area, our building had its roofing breached by the high wind and the continuous rainfall caused the apartments ceiling above us (third floor) to collapse and allow the rain to reach our ceiling on the second floor. We evacuated before the storm and upon return we found that the popcorn of the ceiling had fallen, standing water, and large amounts  of mold had grown on the walls and ceiling.
The first three nights my wife and animals stayed at a friends house and we began the insurance claims.
Once the apartment office returned to work, we asked them that we would like to break the lease and move due to it being uninhabitable.

There is currently no federal law covering a landlord's responsibilities when it comes to mold. However, North Carolina law requires landlords to fix excessive standing water, sewage, or flooding problems caused by plumbing leaks or inadequate drainage that contribute to mold (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-42)

They have cleaned the surface mold and we have cleaned the debris. But with the extensive damage to the apartment above, and with the nature of mold, there is nothing stopping it from coming back in the next day or weeks.
And its is only the mold we have seen.

The head office said that to break the lease early (under 90 days) is one and a half months rent and no deposit, thats $1200.

So, do i have a case to make with breaking this lease? Or do i have to pay out right.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: If they are addressing the damage and repairing it (including removing the mold), they are complying with maintaining the habitability of the property.  That means you are not entitled to break the lease without repercussions.


Title: I'm a 22 year old male with a pretty rad stepdad and i was wondering which would be easier? Changing my last name to his or having him adopt me?

Question:
In Virginia they have legal adult adoption but only for extreme cases. My stepdad has raised me since i was 2 and falls into these extreme cases. i wanted to take his last name. But because he never adopted us i wasnt able to

Also** i get that changing my name would be just that, but what would adoption allow him to do that he isnt already allowed to do considering I'm an adult?

Answer: Adoption would mean you would legally be next of kin, which would be important if he dies without a will. It also means you are not any legally and relationship to your bio dad. Answer #2: Not advice, but thanks for a positive story for a change! Glad to hear that you and your stepdad have such a fantastic relationship.Answer #3: This does not require an extreme case. I actually just did this exact same thing, also in Virginia. It is a pretty easy process and since you are an adult, will not require the approval of your bio-dad. I used a lawyer because I was not familiar with the process (and I have prepaid legal), but I later found out I could have just visited the courthouse to get the forms myself and type up a letter for my reasoning. Once you submit it all, judge reviews and signs off, and then he is legally your dad. You can even submit for a new birth certificate with his name.Answer #4: It's generally easier to change your name.  Googleawyers in your area and see if they list prices


Title: [PA] Company used a photo of me on their packaging without my knowledge.

Question: So, recently a relative of mine purchased a VR headset from a local store, and noticed the photo on the box looked very familiar. The relative then sent me a text message with a picture of the packaging, and lol and behold, this company is using a picture of me (I'm assuming lifted from the internet) on their packaging with a photoshopped VR headset covering my eyes. Now, I recognize the photograph and am 100% positive that it's me, and I'm just a regular Joe Schmoe, I've never given anyone permission to use any photograph of me, and especially not to use it for advertising. Can I do anything to this company? Should I contact them directly or a lawyer? Thanks for any help you can give!

Answer: Is that you, Mr. Sparkle?


Title: Is it illegal to kick out a 17-year-old and not communicate or make any attempt to support him?

Question:
So last night I came home and I wouldn’t let my parents pat me down because I felt weird that she wanted to do that and I’m very uncomfortable with touching and that kind of stuff, so I refused. I walked out to go for a bike ride because I was overwhelmed and they shut the door behind me, locking me away from my phone which I needed to find a place to stay, they stole my 60$+ bus pass which I need to be able to commute to and from my job, and they gave me no money or any way to support myself.. but I’m pretty sure I’m still their legal obligation at 17..?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer:
 You can go to the cops because you are under 18, but judging from your post history you aren't likely to do that.  It sounds like your parents are trying to give you a reality check in order to get you back on track.  You are a heavy drug user with poor grades and a minimum wage job.  If I had to guess they are trying to give you a taste of what 18 will look like for you.  And that is what you should be thinking about.

At 18 they probably aren't going to let you live with them if you're not trying to get your stuff together.  What would you do?  If you don't even make efforts to improve yourself, like really improve yourself, then why would others?

But that being said they can't kick out their 17 year old kid.Answer #2: Your parents may have to support you if they are the ones that are forcing you out. However, it's not 100% clear to me that this is what's happening. Your parents don't want you to bring drug paraphernalia into their home and you left because you didn't want to abide by their rules.

Here's some information about leaving home at 16 or 17 in [Ontario] (https://jfcy.org/en/rights/leaving-home-rights/).


Title: 13 Year Old Brother Touched Through Pants at School

Question:
I'm DD and I've made this post to help my little brother DJ. In a San Francisco public school in the state of California he was inappropriately touched in his butt hole area with clothes on at that point. A teacher is going to be meet with on 12/20/18 or Friday to discuss what happened. The girl was a similar age to DJ and has a history of acting out in front of classmates and teachers.

My question is what advice do you guys suggest I give my little brother? He is currently very angry with the situation and how this girl can get away with so much. She is a very convincing liar who can cry on command based on what my brother says. I'm wondering what he should go say/request in that meeting to prevent the same scenario from happening to any other 8th graders.

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Thank you all in advance.

DD

Answer: I'm sorry this happened, though I must express my curiosity as to how one touches another's anus through their pants. Whatever the case, you need to take this to your parents and, if satisfactory recourse cannot be achieved, the police.


Title: Housemates want to house their friend for a while.

Question:
I live in the United States, California.

Housemates' friend got kicked out so they want to house them for a while. I am OK for them to live here for a little bit but I don't think this person is responsible and if I give them a time of how long they can actually stay they will stay longer.

I'm willing to let this person live at our place for up to two weeks but if they don't leave what can I possibly do to kick them out?

I am the only person that is on the lease.

Answer:
 I am not a lawyer.  If you let them stay with you, the person becomes your tenant.  If they refuse to leave, you would have to go through the same eviction process as a paying tenant.

I would caution against having them move in.  They were kicked out of their previous residence for reasons.  If this person has no way to take responsibility for themselves, how can anyone expect them to improve their situation and move on?  If you allow them to move in, you will most likely need to kick them out at some point.

Recall too, that someone who is unable to pay rent will most likely be unable to pay for for food, toiletries, etc... Expect that moving them in would cost you more than just the space in your home.


Title: [MN] After a rough customer service incident at the hotel i work for, I've discovered that the cameras record both video and audio.

Question:
My coworker and I were the ones involved with the guest who raised an issue. I know that my co worker is pending disciplinary action upon our hotel manager viewing the recordings.

I wasn't aware that we were audio recorded until it was told to me by a different co worker. I'm wondering how legal this is. Would my employers need to get consent to record the audio from the cameras?

Answer:
 Perfectly legal.

Not only is there a reduced expectation of privacy at work, Minnesota is a 1-party audio recording consent state.


Title: (California) Room-mate ate my Naija food, ended up in emergency room with stomach cramps, is threatening to sue me for the medical costs.

Question: [removed]

Answer: She can sue you. She has little to no claim here, and I cannot see a judge ruling in her favor because she stole your food. Ignore her from now on and just go to court and tell your story if you are sued. Answer #2: She can sue you, but she won't be successful in the suit.  If she does sue you, don't ignore it.


Title: Say someone plants weed at their neighbors house and calls the cops about her using and also sends a letter to the DA in her name saying shes sorry for using. But he didn’t know she had a security camera that caught him putting it. What will happen? Does it matter that she works for the government?

Question: AZ

Answer:
 Framing your neighbor for a felonly and trying to use the DA to do so? I believe the term used in this subreddit is "megafucked."

Get a lawyerAnswer #2: Literally no-one in history who was not already charged/participating in some sort of court ordered diversion program has ever mailed a DA a letter apologizing for smoking pot. When they received it, they probably thought "A child is trying to frame this person".Answer #3: That is...oddly specific. Answer #4: I hope this is the premise for a book or story. Otherwise, this someone should kiss his life goodbye.Answer #5: You know, this hypothetical is so amazingly specific that I'm actually thinking it's more likely that OP is just trolling.

But in case you aren't, you're pretty screwed.Answer #6: My Batman-like detective instincts tell me that this hypothetical might actually apply to someone specific.Answer #7: Why did you do that?Answer #8: Without knowing the location it's difficult to speculate on the exact charges they would face. If there is suitable evidence they are possibly on the rope for: Possession, identity fraud,  false report to police, maybe even B&E or trespassing.


Title: Question about roommate on probation

Question: So my roommate is on probation for credit card fraud. He signed onto Facebook from my phone yesterday and left it up, on his notifications I saw he was trying to sell something. I looked around and saw he stole and sold my costas for $100. Since he's been out of jail I have paid for everything and helped him out more than I should. I found out he has been spending about $100 a day on heroin, so who knows how he's been getting all that money. But I am so done with him and I was wondering what I can do. I want to put him back in jail cause that's where he belongs. If I call his probation officer and told him he stole from me, is that enough to put him in Jail? I would also tell him he's doing heroin, but he has ways of passing a drug test, so if he doesn't fail the drug test, even though he's doing heroin, can the probation officer do anything? (FL)

Answer:
 > If I call his probation officer and told him he stole from me, is that enough to put him in Jail?

Probably.  Only one way to find out.

>  I would also tell him he's doing heroin, but he has ways of passing a drug test

Tell the PO this, too.  The PO has ways of ensuring he doesn't get to use those.


Title: Here's an odd one...

Question:
Oklahoma, USA.

My neighbor has been working this job site as salvage, his business.  While ripping up a bed that was bolted to a floor, he came across several sheets of plastic with money in it.  Almost 2 million dollars worth of 20s from the mid 80s, perfectly preserved in the sheeting.  Best we can figure the prior owner (deceased) hid this away.  By salvage laws he keeps what he finds while completing a salvage, as far as we know.  No one else knows this money exists.

How does he actually put this money in the bank?  Does he have to fill out a report?  I can't imagine walking into a bank with a couple million in cash is gonna make the teller happy.

What is his legal obligation when finding this much cash, in regards to taxes, registration, etc?
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: He doesn’t put anything in the bank; he calls the police.


Title: Menacing duck repellent

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Stop playing their game. Ignore the neighbors. There is no reason to interact with them. As an aside, it's not a good idea to feed wild animals, that's how they learn to associate humans with food and become nuisances.Answer #2: Just FYI, you are supposed to move those things periodically so the wildlife don't get used to them.Answer #3: From their perspective, you're encouraging waterfowl to land in their pool. Goose poop is nasty.Answer #4: Your neighbor has more to complain about in this case.  The mallards you are feeding are considered [nuisance waterfowl.](http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/nuisance/) You know you shouldn't feed wildlife, especially in Florida.

The FL Fish and Wildlife people are struggling with non-native mallard populations, and the resulting hybridization of a very small native population.

>What You Can Do To Help

>Because feral mallards exist in so many areas of the state, it will take the efforts of everyone to solve this problem. What can you do to help? **Do not release mallards, and do not support existing feral mallards by feeding or sheltering them.** If there are ponds and canals near you that have mallards on them during the summer, they are feral mallards. Help spread the word to friends and neighbors that releasing and supporting feral mallards is threatening our native Florida mottled duck.

[If ponds in your neighborhood (golf course, housing development, etc.) have mallards, notify the manager of your concern regarding the problems these ducks can cause and ask for their commitment to not release any more mallards in the future](http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/hybridization/)

Edited to fix links


Title: Regarding unpreventable vehicle damage at a dealership. Details inside.

Question:
I am a porter/valet at a local dealership in Texas. Today I took a car through the car wash and some of the cloth go caught under the front plastic piece (the "bumper") and unsnapped it and damaged the eyelets that hold it in place. This was the second vehicle to experience such damage today. Another event was when the car wash damn near ripped the back window wiper off which had to be replaced.

My supervisor told me that if the owner sought damages and the dealer refused to pay them, that I would be liable to pay those damages or relenquish my employment. This is regardless of the fact that I was doing what I was supposed to do and the damages were completely unprevantable. I did nothing wrong.

I then told my supervisor that if we can be held accountable for damages caused by the car wash then I would refuse to wash any more cars. I was told that I could not do that and if I did then I would be terminated for refusing to do my job. My supervisor contaced our regional manager and he confirmed her statement.

My question to you is this: Can my employer legally hold me responsible for damages that can arise from a process that I am required to do (under threat of termination), damages that are unpreventable?

I have requested a copy of the policy that I signed upon employment. I have also looked up in the employee handbook and that only states policies on Vehicle On Vehicle damages and nothing else. Can they really, legally, have a policy like this? I did nothing wrong and I'm not paying for shit.

EDIT: I work for a third party company that handles porter/valet service for the dealer. The Service Advisors, dealer employess, agree with me. They said this policy was bullshit.

Answer: You are not liable (your employer is and they may be able to recover it from the car wash) and they cannot require you to pay. However, they can fire you for not paying. It sounds like you're better off getting away from there so it may not be such a bad option.


Title: So. I'm curious if I have grounds for emotional distress.

Question:
I mean, part of this question comes from being really high. Another part is curiosity. Long story short, Cox internet has been a contributing factor to high blood pressure I've been having. Has to deal with multiple interactions, their ineptness in turning off my equipment accidentally to charging insane fees for ridiculous shit.

Just curious if this could be something to pursue.

Edit: Phoenix, Arizona

Edit: this is serious. I'm being vague, but it did hit me financially, in what I figure could be more than a small claims court. But, I'm not here to tell my life story, I just asked if there was a case there, and I'm still not closer to knowing.

Answer: No.


Title: I need to hire an artist for a book. I'm worried that if I tell the artist my idea, they could just say "Holy crap, that'd make me tons of money! Thanks for the idea!" and then peace out. Are there any steps I should take to avoid that?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You should have the artist sign a non-disclosure form & agree not to use your idea.

You should also pay the artist for their time & work.Answer #2: In the grand scheme of things, there is probably no idea simple enough that someone who hears it can trivially steal from you and yet can make you a vast amount of money.

It's not legal advice, but it is life advice, especially in the creative industry.


Title: [VA] Stolen Radar Detector - need police report

Question:
I live in the state of Virginia where the use of a radar detector is illegal.

Recently my parents have retired and moved a few states over, and I have found myself making the long drive at least once a month while they are getting settled. I decided to buy a nice radar detector to use on these trips out of state. Yesterday, I was not on a roadtrip, and as such the detector was in the center console of the car. I ran into the store and left the convertible top down, someone opened my center console and stole the radar detector.

I filed a claim with American Express buyer protection, and it was accepted but I need a police report to continue with the claim. What issues or liability could I open myself up to? I wasn't using it at the time but obviously want to get it replaced.

Answer: Use, not possession, is illegal in Virginia. You're fine. Also don't go over 80 mph.Answer #2: In the condition you mentioned it was legal for you to have your detector. The device has to be not connected to power & not readily accessible. You can file a police report about your stolen property.


Title: I just received a summons for the first time ever and I need advice

Question: [deleted]

Answer: A summons for what?  And where are you? In North Korea if Dear Leaders summons you, you get on your mule and go immediately.Answer #2: Location? What was the ticket for?


Title: Feel as if my Lawyer threw my case, and is 'working' with the DA. Self represented and the case got dropped. Can i sue?

Question:
Long story short, i was arrested for marijuana possession in Texas. The amount i was arrested with was .02 grams, my lawyer initially put me on pre trial diversion for 2 years. I began looking into the marijuana laws in Texas for myself and it said that in order to be charged you must possess a "usable amount" which means "enough to fulfill the common use thereof".

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I told my lawyer this, and he said he'd look into it but quickly came to the conclusion that it "would never work, chances were slim to none". He said it would cost me $10000 just to take it to court initially, so there was no way I was doing that.

I did my own research and after convincing myself he was wrong, I told him I'd be self representing myself. First day of court he was there, and all of his clients present that day got pretrial diversion; with no objection from the DA. Now that may just be coincidence and that's not really the part I'm worried about, just figured I'd include it.

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My ex-lawyer came up to me before we went into the court room and said "i did you a favor and talked to the DA the best their willing to do is 2 years differed probation, you're not going to get better than that I'd take it".

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There was no way in hell I was getting back on probation so I took it to trial anyways. I plead non-guilty and awaited my next court date. I spoke to the DA after court and made it clear that I intended to take this to trial infront of a jury, and explained to her my reasoning for it (the amount of weed i was arrested with weighed less than a grain of white rice...). She said she doubted she'd have time, but that she would look into it and see what she could do.

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Next court date came around, as soon as I entered the court room I heard "Mr. Nitsua, your case has been dropped if you'll just sign this admitting to possession of paraphernalia (the bag) you'll have to pay $180 and you'll be good to go." from the DA.

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I was relieved, but extremely pissed off; i wasted 2 years of my life and several thousand dollars for this? just to have it dropped 2 years later without a lawyer even working for me? The whole time everyone was telling me I was crazy to take it to court, crazy to use the law for my benefit.

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How is it not malpractice for my ex-lawyer to knowingly plead me out on a case that can be beat? Is it he just maybe thought it couldn't? Why did the DA drop my case so fast after making it seem like it wasn't going to happen? Why are all of this lawyers client pleading out to pretrial diversion without any hesitation from the state?

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I could be just angry, or in a bad place, but I can't help but feel like I was fucked over.

Answer:
 Wow.

You TOOK a Para charge and are made that Attn tried to get you diversion?

Wow. I don't wanna do law anymore.

You are mad at this?

DA didn't drop your case, DA got you to cop to a charge that goes right to your record and given this is apparently at-least your 2nd run in the law (you said you don't want to do probation, again).

I pray to god TX doesn't have a 3 strikes law but knowing Texas it does and you happily took a 2nd strike.


Title: Why do people still listen to SovCit bs?

Question:
Posting from a throw away because I know a few people (who know my main Reddit) who I do not want to have this conversation with. Also, just looking for opinions.

So if the SovCit spiel: that they are the 'real person' by the name whatever, that the court has no jurisdiction over them because of the gold fringe on the flag, the 'right to travel', writing their name in lower case with a colon, etc. never actual works in a court of law, why do people keep buying into it. There are tons of websites and videos out there explaining what you need to say to get out of this or that, but in the real world it never works? How why do people believe this stuff? Is it just gullibility? Is the general love of conspiracy theories? Is it some belief that everything will be better when things get set back to the "way they are supposed to be"?

Like I said, just looking for people's opinions on this.

Answer: Because everyone wants to believe they have beaten the system, or won the lottery, or somesuch. Finding that magic win out of the humdrum of life can be alluring, and legalese is complex enough that people can interpret incorrectly to think theyve won.


Title: Massachusetts: my driver license is not accepted based on the look of my ID, when purchasing alcohol in the state of Massachusetts. What to do?

Question: I turned 21 a few weeks ago and now have began to visit local bars. Often my driver license is turned down by the mere look of (its looks low quality, information is offered in both English and Spanish) almost every time i attempt to purchase alcohol at restaurant or bars. A couple of weeks ago a waitress refused to serve me alcohol and brought the ID to the manager to help evaluate to see if she should serve me. She said she could not serve me as my ID looked fake. She did not scan it or anything in particular; and even if she did i would have no problem as it is a state issued ID by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This is the driver license i used to travel domestically around the U.S. I do have a passport as i an American born citizen. Do they have a right to do this? Is there anywhere in particular where i can read more on this issue? Are they discriminating me based on my Hispanic looks and quality of ID?

Answer:
 > Do they have a right to do this?

Yes.

> Are they discriminating me based on my Hispanic looks...

No.

> ...and quality of ID?

Yes, but that's not illegal.


Title: Do my parents have to find out about my speeding ticket?

Question:
I’m 18 years old and went 75 in a 45 and got a ticket. Have to appear in court by June. Can I just go by myself, pay the fine and for it to be over? Or are my parents gonna find out some way?
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: If you fight the ticket and you live in the same household you might receive a letter in the mail. If they're paying your insurance and when it spikes they're going to ask questions.


Title: [vt] Is there a legal way to protect my savings if I think a lawsuit is coming?

Question:
I have been threatened with a lawsuit but not officially issued one. I have no assets for them to go after but I'm told my savings could be at risk, i've been saving like a SOB to have a downpayment on a house and it's basically all I have. It's in a standard bank savings account.

Do I have any options?

Answer:
 Anything you do in anticipation of getting sued will be scrutinized. If you do anything without advice an attorney you risk making the situation worse than it would have been otherwise.

I saw a guy lose a house he could have kept because he got cute and sold it to his father for $10. It turned an exempt asset into a non-exempt asset. It was not fun for him to realize that he irrevocably fucked himself.


Title: Boyfriend is arrested and his 15 year old sister who was visiting on Spring Break told by NYPD that they were not responsible to help her find way home at 11pm, she has now been without supervision for 24 hours.

Question: My boyfriend was riding bikes with his sister at prospect park and apparently had a warrent for forgetting to pay a summons from about 4 years ago for being in a park after dusk. His sister just got into town for her spring break and has never been to our house or neighborhood prior. I am currently in Atlanta for work and have to fly back soon now because we have no idea when he is getting out and she is without supervision. The police told her as she was crying and in the middle of a city park at 11pm that they were not responsible for helping her find her way back to our apartment and knew that she was unsupervised. How can this be legal?

Answer: Seems ironic he was served an old warrant while riding in a park for a charge of trespassing in a park. Seems things never change.Answer #2: I am not a lawyer however I was put in a very similar situation as your SO's sister (although I was an adult at the time). Essentially I was left to walk 12 blocks from my apartment with no vehicle at midnight with the worst part of the ghetto of my town between me and home. (While carrying my christmas gifts in an outfit that screamed rural white chick with no street smarts) After clearing up the court mistake that caused my car to be towed, I filed a complaint with the police force and asked specifically to speak to a supervisor. When that supervisor stonewalled me, I escalated to HIS supervisor while stressing the complete disregard for my safety. I had the additional clout that I never should have had my car towed in the first place and I live in a town with less then 200,000 people so it's not a perfect fit to your situation. I'd still recommend filing your complaint and *politely* escalating up the pay scale until you are heard. Answer #3: Is she still there? Does she need help?


Title: Speeding Ticket Diversion (KS)

Question:
New town, new roads, not enough attention and poor signage landed me a speeding ticket in a school zone.

39 in a 20 mph school zone (normally 35mph)

I am fine with paying my ticket, but the city states no diversions in school zones or construction zones.

I have called the city attorney asking for a diversion and he has not called back. The ticket is in a small town, the attorney and judge is from a neighboring city, and court is merely held the 1st Thursday of each month.

As a 23yo male, my insurance is already barely affordable, and a speeding ticket will wreck my premiums. Is it worth it to represent myself in court asking for a diversion?

P.S. I posted earlier about a more drastic refute, but realistical and ethically I would rather right my wrongs via defensive driver education or additional fines with an end goal of a diverted violation.

Answer: If the city states no diversions in school zones, it sounds like there's your answer. You were speeding in a school zone.


Title: I'm an impulsive idiot. What could happen?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Felony property damage would not be out of the question...


Title: I was assaulted at work and I think my employer is trying to cover it up.

Question:
I work in a kitchen for a hospital.

My employer has a contract with a non\-profit organization that helps men with felonies re\-enter society after being in prison. Most of them are parole violations. They did not tell our current employees about the program. I had to find out about it from one of the men in the program. Not saying this makes me uncomfortable, it just made me feel strange that they failed to mention it.

One particular guy used a fake name and had a felony of burglary and stealing guns. He was a cool dude, until he started threatening my family and told me I'd lose my job and life if I told anyone/ his partner about him flirting and trying to have sex with me. Then he started sneaking out of the program and being very strange at work. More threats ensued when I began to have the knowledge of the leaving/entering.

Then I was assaulted.

I didn't tell anyone until he went to jail for a separate charge. In the meantime, I've lost my job, am failing in school and got followed home. I'm terrified and my family is looking to move elsewhere, out of state. Also, someone is trying to break into all my social media accounts, which I am assuming is happening because they either want to delete evidence or find it.

Anyway, my work is not acknowledging the assault because I do not recall the day or time. They keep insisting that I go on leave and take another position \(ASAP\). I almost think they went back into the security cameras and deleted evidence.

My question is, is this grounds for a hostile workplace environment case? OR should I just drop it? I feel like going back there is some kind of way of torturing myself.

Please let me know if this is too complex for this sub.

THANKS!

Answer:
 If the assault included a physical component (if the guy touched you, grabbed you, hurt you), then you *may* have a workmen's compensation claim to get psychiatric treatment. I would start by going to a therapist that takes workmen's comp cases, and ask if the therapist's billing department helps with making workmen's comp claims.

Therapy may help you a lot in working through what happened to you.Answer #2: >  I almost think they went back into the security cameras and deleted evidence.

How can they delete evidence if you can't even tell them when it happened?

Here's the thing - they can't do anything about this now, because the extent of their ability to do anything is to discipline or fire the other party.  And he's in jail, so there's nothing to be done.

As is, this isn't a hostile workplace case, at all - that's not what that means.  More, even if it did, you can't take action for something that no one ever knew about.


Title: Is there any future in a prelaw major?

Question: Title.

Answer: No. No future if you major prelaw. Prelaw majors are summarily sacrificed to the goddess of law and order at the end of their last semester.


Title: [Calif] 7 shoulder/upper back/breast surgery by 1 doctor. Since the surgery, I can't rest my shoulder blade; permanent Sieg Heil nerve damage.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Contact a local attorney, try the Cali Bar Association's Legal referral network.

Sidebar: What the hell is Sieg Heil nerve damage.


Title: NY: went to a party and something terrible happened. There was a lot of drinking and I am worried what will happen to me. I also have a young daughter.

Question:
I am an 19 year old college student. I recently went to a party to meet up with some of my high school friends. The party was held at his parents house and there was a lot of drugs and alcohol involved. The party happened last Saturday. I recently heard that two girls were raped at the party and they went to the police. I was not involved and was unaware everything happened. I have heard that the cops are planning to arrest and bring in every student for questioning. There were about 80 or so people at the party.

I am very worried because I was drinking at the party and I did do some drugs nothing crazy just weed. I have a young daughter (age 1) and I see her every weekend. I can't afford getting arrested. My ex and I do not have any custody order in place but if I get arrested she will definitely get one and I will never see her again. I also do not want to go to jail
Please help. I do not have money for a lawyer.

Answer:
 Don't talk to anyone without consulting an attorney. Your school may provide some free legal services. Answer #2: If you are arrested then decline to talk to the police even if they tell you talking will help or if you just talk we won't cuff you or whatever other line they have. Do not talk to them. Do not answer any questions. Then get a lawyer. Again no talking until your lawyer tells you to.

If you cannot afford to get arrested then stop doing illegal things. That said, one arrest would not mean that you never see your kid again, although you may have to submit to drug tests or supervision for a while. If she stops letting you see then child you have the right to file for visitation.


Title: Coinbase, a large cryptocurrency exchange held my $40,000 wire transfer for more than 2 months

Question:
I live in Las Vegas. Sorry didn’t mention in title

Hey guys I’ve never done any legal action before and I was hoping the community of legaladvice can guide me on what’s the best approach I can take.

On October 30th I sent a wire transfer of $40,000 hoping it will arrive on the next day. After calling their bank the day after, they told me there was something wrong with the memo and it will be refunded back to me within 3-5 business days.

Fast forward a week later, I still haven’t received my funds. So I called their bank once more and they told me Coinbase has been busy with the influx of new users and wire transfers and that I might have to wait up to a month from the time I sent it. They see my funds and it’s just sitting in a limbo right now.

Fast forward 3 and a half weeks later, still nothing. By this time I already sent 3 emails to Coinbase directly but their support is no help and their direct phone line is nonexistent. They have a number but it just keeps you on hold forever(I tried 6 different occasions). So I called the Metropolitan bank once more and they told me to do a recall message for that transfer. I did that and a few days later I called the bank to confirm they received it and they said Coinbase has received the funds and at this point I just have to wait for them to send it.

A few more weeks later of calling, support ticket, and emails, they have literally no customer support. The bank that works with Coinbase can’t do anything because they literally are the middle man that handles the funds and the funds are in Coinbase’s account right now.

Please help I am not sure what else to do. I have the recall message and transfer receipts and everything. What is the best approach to this?

Answer: Maybe they had to give your 40K to people who have been selling off and don’t have spare cash to give you.Answer #2: Keep trying to work it out with them. If you never get your money back, or your account credited, you can hire a lawyer to sue them, but that's going to get expensive.


Title: [NYC] Is the housing court in NYC as Ultra Pro-tenant as people say?

Question:
Hi guys,

So long story short, I'm trying to evict a relative from my home who has been been living here for a year-and-a-half now. She was asked to start paying rent, but she refused. So then she was asked to leave, but she refused. I had a third party give her a notice of termination about two days ago. She then went ahead and called the police because she believed she was given an eviction notice. I had to explain to the police that it was a notice of termination and not an actual eviction notice (would you believe that neither of them even bothered to read the paper?).

She has threatened me saying that she'll get her way, and that cops are "on her side", and that NYC is extremely pro-tenant. She said she'll live here as long as she sees fit because that's how the laws work here. Is she right? She refuses to pay rent and refuses to leave? How hard could it possibly to be to evict her?

Answer:
 Being "pro-tenant" does not mean the courts do not follow the law. And the cops don't decide who does and who doesn't get evicted. If you've given proper notice and follow the required procedures you shouldn't have much trouble. The most she is likely to do is delay the process.

For example, is the relative mentally ill, handicapped, elderly, or might she claim to be? if so, an eviction can be postponed for a time to allow social services to provide assistance.


Title: Change In Policy Has Me Losing My Head (or rather hair)

Question:
This is in South Carolina.

Hello! So a year and a half ago, I was hired as an employee for a state run government department. I have been a “vivid”, meaning my hair is dyed in non-natural colors, mostly in the red to burgundy family, for the last 7 years. It is professionally done, for which I drive 2 hours from home to the best salon to have done. When I was hired, my hair was a vivid red. I was told at that time by both HR and my department supervisor that I was absolutely allowed to keep it as such, as that was a concern of mine which I wanted to address was alright at that time, and had I been told then that my hair needed to be in a natural color, I would have happily complied.

Although I am technically employed as a government employee, please note that every “center” (as there are well over 20 in this state alone) sets their own appearance and professional policies, which headquarters has always been fine with. Fast forward to this past October. We get a new director at our center, and a new process begins, that being a merger. We were essentially merging with two other centers in the nearby counties to aid in serving all populations appropriately and give them more options for seeking services, as well as a shared computer system to aid in this, among other changes. The merger was more or less completed on all regards as of late June. For me, being at a lower position, nothing particularly changed.

 Last week, we all received a new “employee dress/appearance policy via email. We have always had such codes, which includes the usual standards for professional dress and appearance (no flip flops, professional and modest tops and pants, neatly kept appearance). Well, I got to the last point on the new policy and was a bit startled. It stated that all hair was to be dyed only “natural colors” and went on to specifically note that “red, burgundy, magenta, purple, and yellow were expressly prohibited”. Note, at our center, I am one of the only employees with vivid colors, and the ONLY employee at our center who has had those specific shades in my hair at some point. My hair is always neatly kept and styled. The intro to the new policy stated these were to ensure professional appearance, as well as to ensure our appearances was not a distraction for our ability to provide adequate services or impede our clients progress.

Now, had this been 1.5 years ago when I was hired, it would be a fairly doable and completeable thing for my stylist to alter within a couple months. However, I changed my hair to my summer colors, which were a new thing I’d never color-wise done on my hair until about 4 months ago. This required my stylist to lighten/bleach much of my head, not once but twice to achieve and maintain. This has left about 3/4s of my long hair fairly delicate. At our last appointment In mid-June even, my stylist and I had a discussion about the importance of resting my hair, as my hair would begin breaking off if it was lightened again for a good amount of time which I was fine with. Now, in order for my hair to be dyed to a natural color, and I mean anything from blonde to brown to even black, my hair would need to be completely bleached all over to do and apply the color, as putting a color simply over what I have now would result in a missing of the existing colors and in no way be natural or in any way wearable in public. If I were to have my stylist do the thing now, most of my hair would literally break off in the bowl. I’d end up with nearly a bob.

Now, obviously my primary concern here was losing most of my hair in order to fall into compliance. Of course, I would be lying if I didn’t admit also how much of a part of my identity my hair is, as well. With that being said, of course my big worry starting way back was if my hair would be a problem/distraction/or issue with clients. I see people from every background and every age group from 18 to 80. Ironically, my hair has served to be a something my clients have identified with and aided them in opening up to, seeing me as not such another “blank slate professional”, but a person. I have received compliments from everyone from little old conservative church ladies to older blue collar men. My hair color has never been complained about to anyone, nor has it been a distraction from the efficacy of my services.

I spoke to my department head, who advised I speak to HR. I did this. I explained my issue with my hair breaking off. I explained that they can call any one of the over 120 clients on my caseload to inquire about it being a hinderance. I offered possible solutions that others suggested to me. I even spoke to them about the recurrent issue that I was willing to ignore until I had a number of coworkers come to me to address of the specific colors listed seeming like targeting. I was told I would essentially have a “grace period” to get my hair to a natural shade. I was told that the policy was created between our director and the head of HR solely.

I suppose my question for all of you is, is there any way for me to combat this? I understand that our now director came from a center that was different and with different populations they served. I understand the importance of professional appearance and the need to make sure nothing distracts from an employees ability to provide the best services. In fact, being able to treat my clients to the best of my ability is my top priority. With that being said, it seems to me that these new policies were set not to ensure best quality of services, but to adhere to someone’s subjective take on what professional appearance entails.

Now, legal advice, my question to all of you is, is there any way for me to fight this with any success? If I’ve done all I can, or the policy is something I will just need to suck it up and comply with, I will, but I figured I would at least explore all opinions and options!

Answer:
 >Now, legal advice, my question to all of you is, is there any way for me to fight this with any success?

Not based on what you've said.


Title: landlord showing home without legal notice (VT)

Question:
will try to stick to the facts here. the last year of renting from our landlord has been an absolute terror.

year long lease, began August 1st 2016 ending August 1st 2017. located in Vermont

landlord contacted us 72hrs ago saying there would be a showing 7/16/17 at 2:30pm, "might be" one at 3:30pm

contacted us again 22hrs ago says there would be showings at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and "maybe" 3:30pm

this is illegal correct? we can deny entry to the 1:30pm and 3:30pm showings because he did not give us legal notice (it's 48hrs in VT)? what happens if he tries to enter with them? we can tell the prospective renters "the landlord is showing this home without legal notice, don't rent from him?"

we have tried to resolve our differences with the landlord amicably, but he is not interested in discussing or following vermont law. all responses welcome, he burned this bridge of a relationship months ago!

Answer: You had 72 hrs for two of them. Take a deep breath and see if you can make it work.


Title: If I'm high off marijuana but have 0 possession of any weed, can I be executed by laws in a state where marijuana is illegal?

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer:
 Possibly.

>Sec. 14-300c. Pedestrian use of roads and sidewalks.

>No pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree which renders himself a hazard shall walk or stand upon any part of a roadway.

If you cross the street, they might snag you on this.

Odds are not high though unless you are very.


Title: Employer is asking me to work 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, for the next 2 months. Am I entitled to days off after so many days worked? What could keep me from getting a rest day? California labor law 551 and 552 state otherwise.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: EDIT: OP put in one of their later comments they were a salaried exempt employee. You can be fired for not complying with the above in that case.


Title: Can an employer tell me I can't wear safety glasses to protect my eyes from hot grease?

Question: I'm in Indiana in the United States

Answer:
 You work at McDonalds. You don't need to wear safety glasses.

To paraphrase the response you got when you posted in r/optometry:

You need a psychiatrist, not a lawyer. Answer #2: https://np.reddit.com/r/optometry/comments/6qerl6/will_a_little_spec_of_oil_getting_into_my_eye/

You need to speak to a therapist.Answer #3: If you work in an industrial environment, probably not, if you're dipping fries at McDonald's then maybe, we're gonna need more info here OP.


Title: [USA-MN] Concerning son driving citation (37 over)

Question:
My son was clocked this morning traveling at 92 miles per hour in a 55 zone. He has had his license for about 2 months.

According to him, he was learning how to use his Optional Manual option instead of the Automatic to drive this morning.

He says he was in 3rd gear going 50, when he notices his RPMs are high. He shifts into 4th and his speed increases. He tries shifting back into 3rd to stop the acceleration, but because the RPMs are so high it doesn't allow him to do so. At this point he panics. Allegedly, it was about 15 seconds from when he panics to when he's clocked by the officer.

The officer says it's a misdemeanor, as i've talked to him.

What are our options? What are the possible outcomes from court? Do we stand an appeal with his account of the story?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Answer: Hire your son a lawyer, and once he gets his license back teach him how to drive.