Title: Just found out my uncles 5 year girlfriend (not married) foraged a PoA and notarized taking my uncle off of life support. Should I call the local police about it ASAP?

Question:
Background- I’m 26 year old niece who just got out of ICU this morning due it a ketamine infusion I need for my nerve disease called CRPS. Had my mom drive me to the ICU to see my uncle since his condition is getting worse.  While I was in ICU my mom was visiting my uncle and I haven’t visited him until today- since I was still in bed with IV’S in both of my fucking arms. My mom and I arrived 20 minutes ago and was notified by the “gf” -to have the hospital to pull the plug in one hour. I don’t know if this was out of guilt but my uncles girlfriend admitted to foraging the power of attorney and signing to get his legal SSN and GI benefits (he is a marine vet). So far she’s been getting over 10k a month for the past 8 - 13months so far.
She and my uncle met in Colorado around 5 years ago and they never married. She is also not a “common wife” through Colorado legislation. He is still married to a woman who lives in Germany and has 9 children-all who have separate moms. Only one of the kids has wanted to visit and see him.  From what I know only one attorney has been contacted in the state of New Mexico.  What can I do? Leave this to my mom for now? To because to be honest I’m holding everything back from beating the shit out of this lady.  Also just had to inform the youngest child of what’s going to happen about five minutes ago.  We also had Colorado’s hospital investigate the PoA and they took a look into my uncles bed sores from when she admitted him -4 months ago. We haven’t heard anything from them.

Background of my uncles condition. He’s been sick for almost two years without a proper diagnosis. He’s been to 8 VA clinics one one clinic in Colorado that specializes in brain trauma. Basically he has been slowly turning into a vegetable. Non verbal, falling down, not able to care for himself. While he was here we were told that she authorized a POA one day before she “dropped him off” to New Mexico before she left to Las Vegas, Nevada to “spend time with her sister ( aka she parted in Vegas while we all learned of his condition last March). He was unable to tell us why he “signed” the PoA so we notified this VA clinic and were never updated.

TLDR: uncle is very sick and the doctors want to take him off of incubation in one hour. “Girlfriend” of 5 - years admitted to foraging the PoA 10 minutes ago What can I do about this right now, besides notifying our New Mexico family lawyer? They both met and lived in Colorado. Uncle isn’t sharing anything legal with him (taxes, his home or any other legal document other than SSN and PoA).  Any advise his helpful. Thank you.

Answer: Ya call the police forgery is a crime and if he dies that’s murder


Title: [CA] Landlord taking out $550 from security deposit check without any written itemized list.

Question:
I am a tenant that has just finished moving out of my apartment. I cleaned the entire apartment to its original form. However, when I received my deposit back in the mail 13 days after having moved out, I was deducted $550 from my original deposit. As the title states, I only received a check without any list of itemized statements of why this specific amount was taken out.

However, in our lease, there is a section that states "It is understood that at the termination of the lease, the cleaning charge for this unit will be approximately $550.00. This is the current estimated amount for normal cleaning conditions and may also vary at the actual termination date."

When I texted him why there were deductions, he simply said "cleaning" and to refer to the part of the lease mentioned in quotations above.

Despite this, in our lease and California Code – Section 1950.5 states that an itemized  statement specifying repairs or cleanings that are proposed to be the basis of any deductions from the security the landlord intends to make pursuant to paragraphs.

Is there anything I can do? I appreciate anyone's help. Thank you very much for reading this.

Answer: Ask for an itemized list stating the California code. They would have a copy of the bill from the cleaning company and probably are just squeezing you for money. The cleaning might include stuff like a shampooing and the hours, but I don't think it would come out to that much if you've already cleaned it.


Title: Suppose a guy walks into a police station and turns in him self and video of him self committing a murder I'm in jail for. What happens if I say I'm too used to prison life and refuse to appeal my sentence so they can convict him for the crime?

Answer: You would do like every other inmate who's too far institutionalized to deal with the outside world does, commit another crime when you're released.


Title: Employer implementing on-call schedule and doesn't want me to mark my time as on-call "because then we would need to pay you for it" - IL

Question:
So my boss has been dragging his feet about re-filling a position and initially wanted volunteers to be available to come in for work on Sundays. Unsurprisingly, no one wanted to and now there is a new schedule where once a month I will have to be available to work. The company is a large one and on-call workers are supposed to be paid 50% of their hourly income which would be about 10/hr. However, he doesn't want me to add this time as being on-call. I would be expected to stay at home and ,if called, immediately drive to my work van to a client's location. This means I would have to stay at home or very close to home the whole work day.

I'm not sure what my employment contract states on this but will look into it. Even working a full day I would not drop below minimum wage for the week so is there any IL law that I could use to dissuade him? If possible I'd like to avoid escalating it to HR or higher ups.

Answer:
On-call time

Illinois minimum wage laws require an employer to count as hours worked time spent by employees on-call away from the employer’s premises if the time spent on-call is predominantly for the benefit of the employer and not the employee. IL Admin. Code 210.110
http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hour-laws/state-wage-and-hour-laws/illinois/hours-worked/#4

[This is the quickie guidance from the DOL](https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/whd/flsa/hoursworked/screenEr80.asp).


Title: Fired 3 days after being hired and not paid wages?

Question: So recently, (last Wednesday) I interviewed for a receptionist position at a dental office. I got the job immediately and was told to report the next day (Thursday) for work at 2 pm. I worked until 5:30pm. At the end of my workday I was told to come in the next day (Friday) and work from 1:00pm-5:00pm. I came in on time the same as Thursday and worked the shift I had been assigned. At the end of my shift my supervisor told me he would call me with my work schedule for next week. I asked him to give me a w2 to fill out and he said that we would do that "next week" when I "get in the system". I reluctantly agreed and went home for the weekend to await his call. Today I received a text message saying that they "decided to move forward with other candidates". Now I wouldn't have huge issue with this if it weren't for the fact that they gave me no indication that I was in some sort of training period where they would make me do work and then suddenly fire me. They also seem to have no intention to pay me for the hours I've worked. My question, is there any legal precedent that I could take advantage of for recourse in this issue? I'm not super interested in the money but I'm positive they've taken advantage of other people like this. Is there any way I could sue? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer:
 You don't need to sue. Call your Department of Labor.Answer #2: Why do you think they don't intend to pay you?

You are entitled to wages for all hours worked, but you have no remedy for being fired. They didn't need to notify you of any probationary period. Your state will determine how long after termination they have to pay you. You can write back to ask when you can pick up your check.


Title: ticket for abandoning vehicle

Question: I got a ticket from the dept of sanitation for abandoning my car. I did not abandon my car I called a junkyard to junk my car I even have text messages to show the we came to an understanding. (New York by the way) Now I have a $250 ticket and I have a court hearing on the 21st. I called the junkyard and they are hitting me with the "I don't know what you are talking about". I told them I have text messages and the person on the phone told me to call back when the boss is in. I called numerous times and no answer.. I recorded my phone call when I left a voicemail saying to call back that I have a ticket and that they should be the one responsible for this.. will I be able to use this recording in court? im also bringing printed copies as well as the actual phone to show to the court that the junk company was supposed to tow my car.. im going to try and get into contact with the junkyard again... any advice guys? what do I do here? I really don't want to pay that 250 and I know the court is just after my money.. I really believe I am not responsible for this.. I have text messages telling the junk company where the keys of the car is so they can get in the car..

Answer:
 >I have text messages telling the junk company where the keys of the car is so they can get in the car..

So you didn't hand off the car to them yourself, and just left it (one might say "abandoned" it) somewhere on the promise that they would pick it up?  In that case, you did indeed abandon your car, because the car remains your property, and thus your responsibility, until the junkyard has possession of it.


Title: I kicked my cousin on the crotch after he pushed me, now he says he'll sue me

Question:
I'm sorry if this is a mess but I'm freaking out. I'm in CA and I'm 16 years old. My cousin is 23.

I'll try to be as direct as possible. Basically, our next door neighbour has a daughter with mental disability and she plays with my cat in front of our house everyday. As I was walking by I saw my cousing talking to her(we live in the same gated community and he and my brother always hang out, so it's not weird that he was there). I thought he might be saying to her to not play with cat or something(he's a bit grumpy) and went to clarify that the cat knew her and it was ok.

As I got closer I realized that she was crying and heard him saying some pretty mean things to her. I confronted him and we both started screaming at each other. Basically I said to gtfo of my garden, he then said he was not done and started dragging me towards the house. I got scared and kicked him in the crotch, then I ran home and locked the door. He started screaming that he'd sue me and my family and whatever.

I didn't believe him but then my aunt called and that I had no right to do that and that I was a liar and they'd sue. Then my mom called pissed off saying I was destroying the family and who knows what. Can he sue me? Or my parents, since I'm a minor? I took photos of the marks on my arms byt I'm afraid they'll disappear and thay won't believe me.

TL;DR: My cousin was an asshole to a mental disabled girl, tried to grab me so I kicked his crotch, he said he would sue. Does he have any ground to stand?

Answer:
 Stop freaking out.

Technically, yes he can sue you maybe your family.

Practically, I'd wager it won't happen. So just chill. Chillllllllll. Heard there was a new Rick and Morty. Go watch that. Answer #2: Sounds like he put his hands on you first.  I think it will probably seem too expensive and embarrassing for them to sue you, but that fact alone might help. Answer #3: Feel free to report to the police youre a minor assaulted by an adult if your parents wanna play hard ass with you.
Also let the girls care taker know what happened.
Im sure they will be very interested their daughter was being abused and will likely respond appropriately.

Seriously regardless of whatever talk they give you report his ass to the police hes a psychopath.
And you're a minor, you dont have assets, you cant get blood from a stone.

You can report the incident to the police and cps if this nonsense continues as your family sounds pretty abusive. Just beware there are consequences for doing so of courseAnswer #4: I would mostly stop worrying about being sued and instead worry about family politics. Basically, stick to your story firmly and try to get your parents to listen to you. Don't at any point indicate or allow that you might have done something wrong. You rightfully told him off, he scared you by forcefully dragging you away and then you defended yourself. You need to get that message through to your parents.

If this is something they are unwilling to hear, you have a couple of years to plan an escape plan from a terrible family.


Title: DUI - Need a lawyer or not?

Question:
I understand I fucked up and shouldn't have done what I did, but if anyone could help me on what to do from here that would be great.

I've talked to a few lawyers, ranging from 2500-5k for this. I blew a .13, I'm in Ventura county. Is there anything a lawyer can really do for me in this situation that I can't do myself? Is it worth getting a lawyer for this, what should my course of action be?

I was pulled over on the 101 by CHP for an expired registration. They asked me to step out, performed field sobriety test. I initially refused the breathalyzer, but once placed under arrest I did it in the cruiser. The officer was nice enough to drive my car to a parking lot and park it for me while I was in the cruiser with the other officer. First time DUI, I'm 26 years old. Thank you for any help.

Answer: A lawyer can negotiate a better deal for you than you can likely get yourself.


Title: Third party recorded gf and I having sex through window and posted it to snap story

Question: I am located in California. Earlier today a scummy guy recorded my girlfriend and I having sex through her dorm window and posted it to his snap story. She's very upset, and while actually pursuing legal action is unlikely I was wondering what kind of legal action could be pursued in a case like this. Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

Answer:
 You're the second one of these we got today. Here are some of the [California Statues](http://www.lacriminaldefenseattorney.com/Legal-Dictionary/V/Voyeur.aspx) that are most common; but there are presumably others too. It like also violates your student code of conduct, if it's another student. Answer #2: in addition to what /u/jasperval has stated, you need to report this ASAP (as in before that snap story disappears). it will be much harder to pursue after it is deleted tomorrow.Answer #3: If the Snap is still up take a bunch of screenshots or better yet have one of you play it while the other records it on their phone. Don't rely on Snapchat to recover that video for you if you need it as evidence at some point.Answer #4: Call the cops, this is a crime.

IAAL, but also this happened to my wife a couple years ago (different state). Cops caught him in the alley basically redhanded, he got a year suspended sentence and had to register on the sex offender registry. Don't just say, "oh it's unlikely", your GF is a victim, and you have the evidence (you saved the snap story right? or screenshot at least?), call the cops.

Edit: actually I guess you're both victims.Answer #5: This is incredibly illegal and I imagine there are damages also


Title: Why are statutes so ambiguous?

Question: I'm being told the laws I'm citing are "ambiguous" and can be interpreted in different ways, how is this possible? shouldn't laws be clear cut? why is this happening?

Answer:
 All laws are open to interpretation.  That's why we have courts - well, one of the reasons.

There are lots of reasons, but a big one is to allow for applicability in a wide range of circumstances.  As an example, quote me the statute that says I can't take this pen and use it to gouge out your eye.  You won't; there is literally no statute that says directly that I can't gouge out your eye with a pen.  There are, however, assault statutes(and others) that cover that behavior through a broader definition.Answer #2: Because the more specific a law is, the greater the likelihood that it won't cover everything it was meant to. What laws are you referring to?


Title: Hoping someone can tell me I'm right. (Question)

Question: My friend (military police) and I were talking and he said that he carries under LEOSA and he would not get in any legal trouble if he were to somehow be found on a college campus (hypothetical) with his side arm. And I said that under state law in CA and in IL (where he's originally from, but now is in CA) he could get into legal trouble. Who is right?

Answer:
 Check out [LEOSA's website](http://www.leosaonline.com/).

It has some exceptions:

* State laws that allow banning concealed carry on private property.
* State laws that ban concealed carry on government property.
* Federal laws.

The [Gun Free School Zones Act of 1995](http://www.bluesheepdog.com/leosa-school-grounds/) would make it a violation for him to carry his weapon within 1000 feet of the grounds of any public, parochial or private school while off-duty.


Title: About to lose my job because I'm not Christian, do I have any rights here? [Oklahoma]

Question:
I am currently working in a long term care facility as part of the nursing team. The facility has the a mission statement saying they're a non profit serving in Jesus's name.

When I was hired I asked about any religious requirements. They said there are no requirements at all and that they accept any religion or none.

After I was hired I noticed some annoying things, but nothing unexpected. Religious services throughout the week in the common area impossible to avoid, devotionals and prayer at required meetings, and lots of people who love to speak their opinion "as a Christian".

But then it started getting worse. I was pulled into the office for a meeting about why I am not married and don't have children. I informed them I am gay and have no desire to have children. (This was before the SC decision). They spent half an hour very seriously berating me and telling me I am not fulfilling my duty to populate the earth and that gay or not I need to have multiple children.

Then the religious services began to change. Instead of preaching to the residents they began preaching to the staff while appearing to speak to the residents.

In recent weeks I have heard I am an abomination for being gay and will burn in hell, that I should not be tolerated by the residents. I've heard I'm an abomination for being a bastard child out of wedlock and will burn in hell. They stated nonbelievers who lose their partners will have no choice but to turn to prostitution without the financial support of the church.

The administration has been approached by multiple staff members offended personally or offended for those of us being spoken of. I was told to "chill out" then they recommended I see a psychiatrist and "get on some kind of meds". This has become a favorite suggestion of theirs any time I bring up any concern at all, even obvious neglect and abuse. Last time my boss said this was in front of an entire room of co-workers.

I have been called into the office on several occasions to discuss why I haven't made amends with my family who disowned me after finding I'm gay. I have been told it's my fault and responsibility to forgive and submit to them, and they have argued that my very religious family are "very good people".

Today it came to a head. Two weeks ago I was threatened with physical violence by another co-worker while in the boss's office. They did nothing to intervene, said nothing. They were approached by several co-workers and told they owed me an apology, and one went to their direct superior at another sister facility. That person has been told they will be fired for that action once they have someone to replace them.

In the meeting today I was told I am facing termination once I'm replaced due to my involvement in the incident where he was reported to his boss. I informed him I was not involved in that or the demand for an apology, and that I advised against causing more trouble. He said he knows, yet continued on that line of reasoning.

When I asked repeatedly why I was to be terminated for something he admits I wasn't part of he said "I want **good** people working here, I have to have staff who are good people".

I asked if there was a problem with my work performance or complaints since I just received an evaluation and a raise last week. The evaluation was nearly perfect with multiple commendations from residents and families. At that time they stated I was the best employee they have. My attendance and tardy record are perfect. The only note was to work on "personality flaws" which were not clarified.

He denies any problem with my performance. I have had no unexcused absences, and no write ups or disciplinary action. He just said that "A good person is more important than a good employee. I would rather have a bad employee who's a good person than a good employee who isn't". He then went on talk about what he'd learned in church about that.

I am losing my job. I know that. But I'm fucking pissed that being a top notch worker means nothing apparently because I don't go to church. I'm insulted that he essentially called me a bad person while I've been an excellent employee and a good citizen with no legal trouble in the past. I feel like they've overstepped their bounds repeatedly with the family and personal "advice".

But have they done anything I can act against? I know OK has very few workers rights.

Some more information if it helps: I am currently one of the lowest paid by a decent margin. Other coworkers who have literally zero experience and are a title *below* me are being paid up to $1/hr more. They advertise their "base pay" at $9.50/hr. with no experience.

With my 16 years experience, extra certs, and now a raise I am making $9.44/hr. I have approached them repeatedly asking why and have always been told we will discuss it "some other time".

I imagine this is a pointless post, but I have to ask: Do I have any grounds for religious discrimination at all?

Answer:
 It sounds like they're discriminating against you because you're gay (which is legal in your state), not because you're not a Christian. Answer #2: Not legal advice:

Quit.

Or get together with the other harassed employees and make it clear that this bullshit needs to stop or you'll *all* quit.


Title: [WY] Harassed by Bernie

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You should have titled your post "Burned by Bernie".


Title: (NY) Ex trying to bring me to court for "stealing" money and possessions from him

Question:
When we were dating he helped me with the down payment on my car, saying over and over that I didnt have to pay him back. Now that we broke up he is saying I have to pay him back and give him some of MY possessions or he will take me to court. I have screenshots of him saying I dont have to pay him. And i have the entire conversation where we agreed if i gave him my tablet and my smart watch he would drop the entire thing and we would never talk again. I gave him both items but took the sim card out of the tablet because its connected to my personal phone plan. The problem is we work together (separate shifts) and now hes threatening me at work as well, saying he is going to make my life hell if I dont quit and how it's in my best interest. I went to my boss about it but she said she cant do anything. Does he have anything to hold against me at court? There's nothing signed saying I have to pay him.
Topic:
Small Claims Procedure

Answer:
 Sounds like you need to file harass claims with HR right now. Honestly, that’s what that is. Tell them first before he had the chance to do anything. He sounds crazy. Answer #2: Can he sue you? Sure

Can he won if you have proof it was a gift? UnlikelyAnswer #3: Keep copies of the texts or emails that show these were gifts. Gifts never have the obligation of being paid back. Keep copies of his more recent texts and emails, as they may be considered extortion.

Send an email to your HR noting he’s threatening you and if you don’t quit, there will be professional repercussions. If they ask to see them, provide them.Answer #4: My friend was involved with somebody that did something similar to what your ex is doing. You need to tell HR what’s going on and you need to tell this dude that if he continues to harass you that you will file a restraining order. It may sound a little extreme but you need to get him to back off. He’s a manipulative asshole and he’s just thriving off getting a reaction out of you by making threats. If he took you to court it would be for nothing. I wish you the best.


Title: Landlord not returning security deposit before lease is signed

Question:
Hi everyone, posting on mobile so I apologise for the formatting. I'll try and be brief.

**State:** Illinois

**Situation:** I was all set to move into an apartment with two other roommates. Because of their credit situation, it was determined our security deposit would be 2x rent. No biggie to us. We split it 3 ways. I submitted my portion, and before they had submitted their portions, one of the roommates backed out.

Upon calling the apartment complex to explain, I was informed that any money already paid would not be returned, as "it accounts for any money lost on holding the unit". So I am out almost $1000. Note that no where does it state this in writing, and no lease was ever signed.

**Question:** How can I go about trying to have my deposit returned, or will I have to head to small claims? If so, how can I go about that?

Answer:
 You will need to head to small claims court.Answer #2: If this was specifically part of a security deposit, they can not hold it in IL.  But, to get it back, you may need to file in small claims court.  If it was an admin fee or something similar, you are on shakier ground.

That said, if a landlord messes around with a security deposit in IL, they open themselves up to treble damages, so you would be able to sue for 3X what you paid.Answer #3: You will probably have to go to small claims if you want to see the money again. Until then, they have no reason to listen to you. Answer #4: @ the OP:

Since these guys are arguing about it, there is a chance for a small claims court to fall on your side of the issue.  I see no reason not to spend a few bucks filing a claim to see what the judge thinks.


Title: Prostitution photography

Question:
So this is a weird one.

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About 5 months ago, a friend and I were downtown taking photos. Went into a dive bar with our cameras. As we left the bartender asked if we were photographers because she might need some work done. Gave her my business card.

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Fast forward to this week. She contacts me saying she needs new pictures to update her and her friends website. The catch? They're escorts. We're located in Texas.

  My question is, if I am paid in cash to take pictures of these 2 women and they use those pictures to put on their escort site, am I in any type of legal trouble such as pandering? Or after I deliver the images am I absolved from whatever they choose to do with them?

Answer:
 >am I in any type of legal trouble such as pandering? Or after I deliver the images am I absolved from whatever they choose to do with them?

You would be hired to take photos. There is nothing illegal about that.


Title: Unsure if this is Discrimination or not??

Question:
I have worked at a Nursing Home for the past year. I have an established track record of arriving early, documenting my breaks and lunches, giving prompt and detailed rounds to my relief, and generally being a quiet, well-behaved employee. I didn't go above and beyond, but I maintained the status quo - which was something that could not be said for many of my co-workers.

Working 3rd shift, some nights are more boring than others, and some nights are full of non-stop activity. On the more dull nights, sometimes, staying awake can be a challenge. To combat this, I always made a habit of sitting myself in the hallway, in plain sight of the nurses, underneath a ceiling light that was turned ON ((most are turned off during the night)). I do everything in my power to be within hearing and visual range of the residents I am in charge of for the evening.

So you would think that if my intentions were to sleep on the job, I would be hiding away in a room, out of sight, out of mind. Not sitting in the middle of a hallway, in plain sight, right?

My co-workers and my boss have been aware that I have had a developing sleep problem. And they've been tremendously supportive. If they see me nodding off, they would nudge me awake, suggest I go take another walking around on my residents, go get some water, etc etc. IT's the kind of thing we'd do to watch each others back. They knew I was struggling, and they also knew I was looking for a sleep specialist that would accept my insurance.

One night, a regular nurse called off, so a temp-agency Nurse was called in to work the shift instead. This Nurse was not aware of my issues. Did she pay attention to my having a watch alarm going off every 10 minutes, where I would get up, stretch, check on my residents, chart updates, and then sit back down again?  No.  Did she pay attention to my coming up to her no less than 4 times thus far, informing her of medicinal requests by the residents? No. Did she pay attention to my co-workers asking me for help with their residents, where I would Immediately get up and help, no complaints, no fussing?  No.  What did she notice?  "This girl is sitting in a chair in the hallway, and her eyes are closed. SHE'S SLEEPING ON THE JOB."  and she immediately called it in and reported me to H.R.

Despite informing HR that I was looking for a sleep doctor to help me with this problem, I was informed that "Normally, we terminate immediately for sleeping on the job, but for now, we're going to just suspend you and investigation our options."  -- 9 days later, I received a phonecall that "We have decided it would be best if we parted ways."

After my termination, I FINALLY got to see my sleep specialist, who informed me right away that I had an extreme case of sleep apnea. He scheduled a sleep study, all that good stuff.

Fast forward to the sleep study, my doctor gets back to me, informing me, by word of mouth, that my sleep apnea is one of the worst cases he has ever seen, and in his opinion, I am not fit to work with this kind of disability. It's out of the question, I cannot work unless I have a C-pap machine, there's just no option.

Now what has me in a tizzy is that he described it as a disability, and said that I cannot work without this machine. I've had sleeping problems for 10-15 years, so the symptoms have never been unfamiliar or newly presenting to me. My termination for sleeping, obviously, is because the sleepiness caused from my sleep apnea.  But what I'm unsure about is if this can be retroactively applied.

No, they didn't fire me for having sleep apnea, but just because I was diagnosed TODAY doesn't mean that I haven't had this condition for the past 10 years.

I'm not trying to start any legal fights and be like "YOU FIRED ME FOR A MEDICAL CONDITION, THAT'S DISCRIMINATION!" but at the same time... I want to know if I have any footing to say "look, this was a medical condition that was outside of my power to really do anything about. NOW, I have a machine that will prevent this from ever happening again. Can I please have my job back?"

So... more than anything, I'm looking for advice on what I can or can't do, and if I have any legal footing to back me up.

Answer:
 No this is not discrimination.

You can go back to them and explain the diagnosis and the fact that you have a Cpap which should limit any future incidents, but they don't have to hire you back.


Title: Adult student confined to campus.(fl)

Question: I’m currently attending what basically amounts to a trade school.  One of the rules is that we are not allow off campus unless granted permission.  They pretty much only grant permission to buy toiletries or get a haircut, leaving for any recreational purpose is pretty difficult to impossible.  We are not locked in by any means, we can just walk out if we want, but this would be breaking the rules and we could be kicked out.  There is also plenty of food here.  Is this legal for us to be confined like this?

Answer:
 You just stated you are not confined. So yes it is legal. You agreed to the rules. There are consequences for breaking them. But you can leave any time you wantAnswer #2: You’re not confined. You’re bound by conditions of enrollment which you accepted. You can disenroll and walk away any time.

You may want to consider a school with policies you find more agreeable. Answer #3: This sounds like Job Corps. It is perfectly legal for them to require you to abide by their rules and code of conduct in exchange for their educating you. It's part of what you, or your parents if you are still a minor, agree to when you sign up for the service.Answer #4: I assume you knew this when you voluntarily went to this school?Answer #5: it's 100% legal for the school to kick you out for not following their rules. Including staying on campus.Answer #6: And you presumably signed some document enumerating those rules to you on arrival?Answer #7: OP, I don't think it's a stretch to assume that most rules like this are rationally related to the school's objectives. You could try and request a waiver given your circumstances. Have you proposed a meeting with the dean?   As for legal remedies, as others have said, you have little choice given your agreement.


Title: My foreman did not pay me for 6.5 hours which I worked.

Question:
Hi friends!

I am in the utility industry and report to a yard at the beginning of my day, drive a company CDL truck towing a machine to the job site, then must return and park the truck at the end of the day.

Last week I worked 72.5 hours. 40 straight, 22.5 overtime, and 10 double. Except I was only paid for 66.5 hours, and 16 overtime.

I am driving at least 4 hours a day total to and from the job site, which should be paid. The job site we are on currently is much farther than our usual areas, and is the farthest West our contract goes.

I know for a fact my crew leader wrote down the correct time on his paperwork when he turned in his time(We do not clock in and out), but my foreman looked at the gps on my truck(I know  he checked my gps because he questioned me about what happened on a specific day, which ended up being another employee moving my truck after I had left, making it seem I was in the yard longer than I was), then he changed the time for myself, shafting me 6.5 overtime hours.

This foreman and I do not get along, but rarely have to talk to each other, and I am certain this was not just a mistake, and I am not sure if this is the first time he’s done it or if he has done it to other employees.

I see three options I have here.

1) Confront him on Monday(He will probably lie and say it was just a mistake)
2) Wait it out, collect evidence for repeat offenses, and try to get him fired
3) Wait it out, collect evidence for repeat offenses, and talk to an employment lawyer

What should I do?

Answer: I would [file a wage & hour complaint](https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-59886-39617--,00.html) *immediately*, as in before doing anything else. Like tomorrow, if possible. You'll want to recover your short wages at some point anyway; and if the company fires you after you file the wage claim, there will be at least the *appearance* that they did it to retaliate. And it will put the company on notice of shenanigans.


Title: I got rehired after quitting my job for 2 months. We agreed that I would start my employment over, losing my vacation, senority, and past occurences. Now its review time and they are using my occurences from my previous employment to prevent me from getting a raise. Is this okay?

Question:
Since I have been back I have never been late or missed a day. They are using occurences I got long before I quit and got rehired. Can they decide take my vacation away, since Im considered a new hire, but leave my old occurences? Even after we discussed having them removed?

I have 5 occurences, at 6 we get a 3 day suspension and at 7 we are fired. I am now expected to go an entire year without missing a single day or having any vacation to use.

I live in Wisconsin.

Answer:
 Assuming USA.

Yes. That is legalAnswer #2: What does "discussed having them removed" mean? If they said they wouldn't use past occurrences to prevent you from getting a raise, and are, then no they can't do that. But what's far more likely is they didn't say that, you just wish they had. Answer #3: Some life advice, OP:  You quit working for them once before and you probably had very good reason to do so.  I imagine those reasons were not fixed, and now they are giving you new reasons to hate them - they took away your vacation, seniority, and are going back on the only reason you accepted that deal, the occurrences.

You should not have gone back to them.  You should find a new job.  Once a scummy employer, always a scummy employer.


Title: Leasing company not allowing relief for Hurricane Harvey victims (La Porte, Tx)

Question:
Hubby and I evacuated to Dallas. So obviously we aren't at work. I called our office today and talked to the lady, apparently the leasing company is making NO exceptions for people unable to get to work and make money to pay their fees.

Late fees will be applied after the 3rd and evictions process will start on the 15th NO MATTER WHAT.

What do I do?
Topic:
Removed - PII

Answer:
 Is your home uninhabitable due to flooding or something?Answer #2: The price of rental property is going to skyrocket after this, like it does after any event that causes a housing shortage.  I strongly suggest you find a way to keep your lease.

I'm not aware of any natural disaster clause that would invalidate the terms of your lease. Answer #3: I realize that this post sounds whiny.

I'm just wondering if it's legal for them to do this.

Most of us in the complex can't even get to work, due to flooding on all highways around us. Answer #4: go file for relief money to help pay the rent, go get a FEMA number


Title: Is it a HIPPA violation for my former therapist to send an invoice to my work e-mail address? (Illinois)

Question:
My former therapist sent my work e-mail address an invoice for services through a third party payment app. While she did not indicate directly that it was for therapy services, if you google the assumed name that she was using it is fairly obvious that it was for mental health care. My office is anal about watching our work e-mails, and people at work, in general, are nosy. I am very unhappy right now.

When I contacted her to ask why she did that, she said it was because she had attempted to mail me an invoice for my last three sessions and it was returned undeliverable. That's a bunch of crap, as I had already provided her with my address on two separate occasions, and she had previously sent me invoices without issue in the past.

Is this a HIPPA violation/worthy of reporting to the state licensing agency?

Answer: This is not a violation.  No sensitive information was leaked and the only way your employer would even be able to tell it was from a therapist is if they googled the name.


Title: Leaving a note for the police?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > So long as I turn it down, even though I'm not talking to them at all, they should leave right?

You presume that you're required to receive a warning.  You are not.  They can cite you for violations even without a warning.


Title: I was caught up in a DEA drug raid on a marijuana farm am charged with distribution. How to weigh my options?

Question:
I was working on a weed farm in San Diego County and unbeknownst to me or my coworkers, the DEA had been building a case against the farm owner (my boss) for over a year. Last Friday, the DEA raided the farm and arrested everyone, sans the husband of the owner who escaped. They questioned me and I told them I was there to learn about the industry (big mistake in hindsight choosing not to remain silent). The truth is that I was there working under the table as well, but I didn't admit to police I was working.

I'm a Brasilian national and I'm in the US with a visa, so I was released on bail. Those of my coworkers on expired visas were deported.

The owner has hired an attorney to represent us all. However, I've gotten advice from a friend that I should hire my own, with the idea that my boss' lawyer could sell me out to save his client's skin.I don't know what to do.

My dream is to build an honest life in the US, but I've thought of escape to Brasil before my court date, and if I do that I'll never be able to return. But I want to avoid jail time. My 24 hours there were hell. I'm in a new country being processed and I'm emotional and scared. What to do? Thank you for your helpful replies.

Answer: Oh god. Do not take the lawyer your boss offers you. Get your own criminal defense attorney ASAP. See if your consulate offers any services. Otherwise, don't talk to people about the case. Answer #2: You are about to get mega-fucked by the DEA and potentially the IRS and immigration. Do not do anything without your own lawyer.


Title: [KS] Do motorcycle riders get more privilege or leniency when it comes to traffic?

Question:
Situation: At a two-lane round-a-bout. Both I and an old man on his harley. We wait for a passing truck then enter the round-a-bout. The old man then guns it right in front of me into my lane, I had to hit the break and I honked at him. He didn't care and continued to driving with a provoking behavior.

If I had a collision with him, even potentially doing serious physical injury to him b/c he is on a motorcycle, would I be at fault even though he swerved into my lane vs being in a car?

Answer:
 A motorcycle is treated exactly as any other vehicle on the road under the law.Answer #2: > The old man then guns it right in front of me into my lane, I had to hit the break and I honked at him. He didn't care and continued to driving with a provoking behavior

In the biz, we call people like this "Organ Donors".

And I have a feeling this is a 2-lane Roundabout in Lawrence, isn't it?


Title: I made a huge mistake and went to an massage parlor for a happy ending.

Question: In a moment of great foolishness and weakness this afternoon I went to a sketchy massage parlor and got a happy ending massage. I am greatly ashamed and upset wth myself. I plan on telling my wife and working through the emotional/relational consequences there. My question here is this: how likely is it that this will come back to me legally? I went a little after lunchtime, parked in the rear parking lot out of view from the street. I did see a camera at the entry door, but none inside. There was only one woman there, that I saw. I never explicitly asked for the happy ending, it just sort of happened (although I certainly went there with that thought in mind-not trying to absolve myself here). I was there for probably 20 minutes, left in a rush of shame and embarrassment and got in my car and left. I paid with cash that was recently withdrawn from the bank. Of course my mind is coming up with all sorts of  paranoid possibilities where I could get caught after the fact. Is that possible? Is it likely? Should I be nervous about the police showing up at home or at work? I live in Texas. Just trying to prepare myself for all possible consequences. Thanks.

Answer:
 >  how likely is it that this will come back to me legally?

If you were not arrested at the time, as close to 0 as possible.Answer #2: >Should I be nervous about the police showing up at home or at work?

If you weren't already arrested, no. It's unlikely any legal consequences come of this. The relationship consequences may be more substantial, but that's between you and your wife.

I do want to draw attention to one thing you said though:

> I never explicitly asked for the happy ending, it just sort of happened

At any point during the, uh, *procedure*, you could have stopped it. You chose not to, and now are freaking out over the potential consequences of a few minutes of being wanked off. Consider this a life lesson.


Title: [south Korea] I have a conviction from the UK. Can I go to medical school in South Korea?

Question:
Hello

I was recently charged and convicted for crime against children in the UK. I am however a south Korean national. Would I be prevented from entering the medical profession in South Korea?

Answer: You might want to be clear. Sounds like you molested a kid. Answer #2: Can you be more specific with what the charges were?


Title: My leashed dog bit someone and drew blood. I'm terrified. Please help.

Question:
Hello.

I have a 6 year old border collie mix. She is a rescue. We rescued her about 6 months ago and we were not told that she had any aggression problems, and she was actually marked friendly. We have strong reason to believe she was abused by her past owners.

However since adopting her she has been very aggressive and reactive to men and other dogs. We have been working on this constantly, and I planned on getting her into classes when I move in May (the place I am moving has affordable classes, my current city does not.)

When taking her out we are always alert and watchful. She is always leashed and we pull her to the side and keep her away if a strange man or dog comes near. Usually she is alright and we can tell if she is going to have an issue with them as she barks and growls well in advance.

I took her out to go potty today outside our apartment complex. As I was walking her inside, I saw a man on a bicycle coming up the center of the pathway. He is the physical type that she tends to really have a problem with.

She started barking and growling when he was on the other end of the pathway so I pulled her to the side of the pathway and began to try to calm her. He had plenty of room to go around her. However he came closer and tried to talk to her. He did not try to pet her but he did clean closer towards her. She lunged and bit his leg. She was leashed and so I pulled her back as quickly as possible but she had pulled some of the flex of the leash out my hand. Edit: someone pointed out that I hadnt warned him. I forgot to include that I told him when he was a safe distance away that she didn't like men and displayed aggression towards them. This was before he approached her

I immediately apologized and talked to him and saw that she had draw blood. From what I could see there were no puncture marks, just a scrape. He wasn't sure if he should go to the hospital or not, I let him know she was up to date on her shots and vaccinations and explained how she is scared of men. He was nice about it but seemed confused about what to do and mentioned maybe he should report it to the police. I was in too much shock and too upset to properly communicate more than "I'm so sorry."

He left for class after we exchanged apartment numbers but I didn't think to get his name or phone number.

If he reports this to the police, what consequences could I be facing? I live in Colorado. I've read that he could sue me, I could face jail time, obviously i know my dog could be put down. My dog is also in the complex as an ESA dog, but I suspect that if he reports this she can be kicked out of the complex? I feel like if he reports this I am going to lose my dog one way or another.

When I told my mum she thinks the guy should be at fault for approaching a growling barking dog, especially as I had pulled her to the side and was trying to calm her. I understand that but I'm pretty sure the law doesn't work that way as I should be controlling my dog at all times. Obviously i have been trying my best but clearly it wasn't good enough.

She is a sweet dog who is terrified of men and extremely protective. This is her first offense. Her aggression seems to have gotten worse and worse since we got her though, perhaps as her attachment to us grows. We are in Colorado.

I've pretty much been crying since it happened and I'm terrified to even take her outside. I am a student with little money. Am I fucked?

Answer:
 >She is always leashed

Do you use a snout strap / muzzle with the leash?  You had actual knowledge that the dog is aggressive towards a massive percentage of the population and had a responsibility to protect innocent people.

>If he reports this to the police, what consequences could I be facing?

[Colorado imposes strict liability in dog bite cases](http://dogbitelaw.com/statutory-strict-liability-state/colorado-dog-bite-law).  In plain language, you're responsible for the damages your dog does even if you had no advanced notice that the dog was prone to biting if the injury was a serious one. For minor injuries, the victim needs to prove that you weren't reasonable in acting to avoid the dog bite.  You certainly had a ton of notice that the dog was prone to attacking people without provocation.  You didn't warn the guy as he approached and most people don't think to give a huge amount of leeway to dogs when they're riding bikes.  They certainly have an argument there.  Many Colorado counties require owners who bite people to report the bite to local animal control.

I will say that you need to address this ASAP, especially if it's getting worse.


Title: my employer wont give me my paycheck from yesterday. need your help!

Question:
So i had been working this job as a dispatcher for a cab company for about a year now.  I was a pretty good employee and well-liked by my boss and fellow coworkers.  Last night I was scheduled to come in and help new guy handle the massive amount of calls pouring in from the bars on new years eve.  The new guy had a good head on his shoulders and I informed him that I had plans for new years and was not going to come in as scheduled.  That was fine by him, problem is i never told my boss.  This morning I received a text informing me that I was fired for no-call/no-showing.  No biggie.  However, my boss goes on to tell me that my paycheck (which I could have just picked up yesterday) will be mailed to me and may take up to two weeks to receive.  Now, I can understand them holding future paychecks (like the last one that i hoped to be receiving next week wednesday) but a paycheck from before the incident?  Can they do this?  What do i need to show them to get my money that I worked for?  I live in the state of wisconsin if that matters...
Thanks for reading.

Answer:
 It doesn't sound like he's actually withholding the paycheck; he just doesn't feel like letting you stop by to pick it up, so he's mailing it.

There's not really anything you can do about this. You can [file a wage claim](http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/labor_standards_bureau/how_to_file_a_wage_claim.htm) if you ask him to pay you and then don't receive payment within 6 days, but it's unlikely that you'll get your pay any faster than 2 weeks that way.


Title: Can my misdemeanor be upgraded to a felony?

Question:
Hello, and thanks for taking the time to consider my question.

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In the state of Kansas, if a person is charged with possession of Marijuana (no previous record in any other jurisdiction), and fails to appear in court for the aforementioned charge, can the misdemeanor be upgraded to a felony? Or does the original charge stand with additional 'failure-to-appear' penalties?

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Once again, thanks for your consideration.

Answer:
 The charge can be amended or changed if the facts of the case support the higher level charge.

So if, for example, your charge could have gone either way and you have now lost whatever good will of the district attorney that caused him to go with the lesser charge, that charge could now be amended.


Title: Need to pay grandma’s bills, have POA but bank won’t add me to account due to credit.

Question:
I have durable financial power of attorney over my grandmother, which was verified by the legal people at Wells Fargo, but they will not add me to my grandmothers bank account because a credit check came back that I was a “risk” to the account. Understandable, but now I’m stuck. The bills haven’t been paid in almost two months and the electricity is the next to go. I’m the only family my grandma has right now.

So my question is, am I able to write a check, sign it, write “POA” next to the signature, and deposit it into my bank account (not Wells Fargo) so that I can use that money to keep the lights on and us fed?

Answer:
 I think your plan is sound except that I would not mix her money with yours. Instead, see if your own bank will let you open a joint account in her name with your POA, then move the money over there.

In the meantime - and you should clear this with a lawyer if possible - it might be acceptable for you to pay her bills yourself and reimburse yourself later. If you do this, of course, keep copious records just in case so it doesn't look like anything shady is going on.


Title: [GA-US] Wife and I have Guardianship of our granddaughter, debating starting visitation for parents again

Question:
Long story short (as I can):

Our daughter, Sally, got pregnant by a guy we'll call Tom.  Sally and Tom moved into our house, had the baby, they both went splitsville and did stupid crap, we have Temporary Guardianship of the baby (now 4 years old).  Temporary Guardianship was explained to us by the judge as being until the child was 18.

Now: Sally has floated in and out of the picture, Tom has come back wanting to be a part of the baby's life.  Come to find out, Tom has been trying for several years but Sally has kept him away telling my wife and I lies about him in jail or living in California and other random stuff.

Question is this:

If we allow visitation, if one of them decided to try to not bring the child back as agreed, what grounds do we have - can I get the Sheriff involved and go get the child?  I know Guardianship doesn't equal custody so the more I think, the more confused I get.

Edit:  Now we come to find out Sally may being evicted and all this is a non-issue anyway.

Sally: can I put some of our stuff in your garage
us: No
S: Can I...
us: No... to all of it, no...

so ... thanks for the input everyone, it's been greatly appreciated.

Answer:
 This is something you would want to consult an attorney about to get clarification about.  Does the guardianship order say anything about visits?  Do they need to be supervised, unsupervised, ect?Answer #2: Supervised visitations exist for this reason, among others. An excellent idea would be seeing a lawyer to find out the limitations on custody and how to best manage your particular guardianship.

And good on you for raising your granddaughter. If her father is stable, inviting him to have some kind of relationship with her sounds very healthy. Answer #3: I would talk to a lawyer first. Ask your lawyer about checking into Toms background, if Tom wants back into his childrens life I suspect he'll be cooperative. Why were you awarded guardianship in the first place and not Tom? If visitation is fine I would start by going to a public place like maybe a fast food place with a play place.


Title: [GA] Landlord “lost” my October rent (from 10/01), posted a notice sign on my apartment door saying I owe double the monthly amount..

Question: I have proof of my money orders. And when I mentioned this I was met with “only one person besides me works here”. I’m just confused. Is it legal to post something saying I  haven’t paid rent on my fucking door? Especially when I did? Is this a slander thing? Note, my bf has beef with the office manager. Is he trying to fuck with us?

Answer:
 Get checks, don’t use money orders.

Since you did use one, go to wherever you got it to get it tracked so if no one cashed it, you can get your money back.

For the landlord situation, look at your lease and check the laws in the state for renting.


Title: Friend got scammed out of $4000. What can she do?

Question:
My friend confessed to me and her brother last night about how she was on this app called “Seeking” which is basically a sugar daddy app. She heard about it from word of mouth by girls who had actually met with and go on dates with sugar daddy’s. However, the person she connected with on the app was using her.  He told her he was from London, but lived in California. We looked at text messages and this guy can hardly put together an English sentence so for all we know he’s in a hut in the middle of the desert.  Oh yeah, and she doesn’t even know his name. Not even an alias. She didn’t get a name from him at all. She also said she didn’t send pictures or anything, but why would this guy give her money then?

She gave this person her bank account information (username and password) and he deposited $2400 plus another $900. But for whatever reason he withdrew it and now her checking and savings are a combined negative $4000 when she only had around ~$300 in there to begin with (before he deposited any money) I didn’t know it was possible to be that much negative in your bank account.

What can she do? She’s obviously so dumb for giving some random ass her bank information. But is there anyway that this situation can be resolved?

Sorry if it doesn’t make any sense. It doesn’t make sense so me either. She probably didn’t give us the whole story. I can answer any questions that you might have about the situation. Thank you in advance.

Answer:
 Why would anyone give someone their bank account number if they don’t know them? She unfortunately deserved this lesson. Answer #2: > But for whatever reason he withdrew it

Because it was a scam to get her checking account information.

She can call her bank and pay back the funds. You're not going to catch this guy, as you said he was obviously not an English speaker. Answer #3: She can report this to the bank and to the police. That money is likely long gone, but her bank may be able to stop the transaction before it goes through. That said, she voluntarily gave away her account access info, which is probably against her agreement with the bank, so they may not be willing/able to do much.


Title: Landlord is giving us a week to move out [Chicago]

Question:
Yesterday, my partner and I were told that we have seven days to move out of our apartment by our maintenance man (speaking on behalf of our landlord, who we've never met). We were told that we have to move because of "foundation issues". We were not given anything in writing. Our lease is also a verbal agreement. Everyone on the left side of the building has to move out and relocate to a different apartment in the complex.

My partner received this information yesterday. The maintenance man was pounding on the side door for a few minutes when she came to the door. He claimed that he had spoken to me and I had told him to come to the house by five pm. This conversation never happened, so he either called the wrong person or was outright lying. But he also claimed that I had brought up our leaky bathroom ceiling during the conversation, which makes me suspicious as hell because I've texted him about that in the past with no response.

We live in a terrible apartment building that is basically falling apart and has a bunch of issues that aren't even worth taking care of at this point. They offered to let us move into another apartment  (which my partner thinks is smaller) on the floor above us for the same price. Which means that we have until Thanksgiving (or that Saturday at the latest) to move all our stuff out. We were told that we can't break our lease.

My partner left a message with a tenant's rights organization and is contacting her university's off-campus residence department. We feel trapped, because we would have a very hard time signing a new lease in the six days we have left, not to mention paying for a moving truck, first and last month's rent, security deposit, etc. If we move to another apartment in the complex, we'll have to switch our wifi and electric and continue dealing with a slumlord.

Edit: we had a one-year written lease two years ago. Last year my partner agreed to renew the lease verbally but never signed anything. I am not on the lease but the landlord knows of me.

Answer:
 not a lawyer. generally, you're on a month-to-month lease if your regular lease expired.

they can't give you 7 days' notice -- that's bullshit. Inform them that they'll need to pay for your moving expenses and housing expenses at a hotel for the rest of the month.

But first you're doing the right thing -- see what the tenants' right's people have to say.Answer #2: There are so many problems with what your LL is doing. So many problems.

>We were not given anything in writing.

Strike one for the landlord. Notices to terminate tenancy must be in writing. [(735 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/9-207)](http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=073500050K9-207)

>They offered to let us move into another apartment (which my partner thinks is smaller) on the floor above us for the same price

Tell them no if you want to move out.. They can't force you to move into another apartment - your lease is for your specific housing unit (even if it is verbal).

>Which means that we have until Thanksgiving (or that Saturday at the latest) to move all our stuff out.

Strike two. Unless the building has been condemned (in which case you couldn't just move into an upstairs unit), this is very illegal. They must give you 30 days notice. (see above citation)

>We were told that we can't break our lease.

Strike three. They're already breaking it by forcing you out.

tl;dr: the LL cannot force you out in a week - talk to your fellow tenants to make sure everyone knows this. I'd put in your 30 days notice in writing ASAP and start looking for a new place to live. If they try anything shady (lockouts, etc.) call the police.


Title: Someone took a shit in my desk at work

Question:
No this is not a troll post, I'm in need of actual help

I work in a very small office with 6 other people.  Yesterday, one of our fellow employees was leaving for a new job, so we threw a going away party, which was pretty rowdy.  When work ended at 8 we basically ordered a bunch of pizzas and got super drunk in the office space.  We have until Sunday off, but this is normal, we work Sunday-Thursday.

We all slept at the office last night as we were too drunk to drive home.  We all slept over, and no one else was in our office except for one of the employee's wive's who brought him a shirt around 8:30 and the pizza guy who both left without entering my space.

I went to grab my wallet and keys in my desk drawer today but when I opened my drawer, I saw someone had shit in it.  It was everywhere in my drawer.

It ruined a few papers I had, and the desk is trash, and my boss says I can't work at it because it's a health risk.  I also don't want to work in a desk someone shit in.  I told my boss (who also partied with us) that and he said I would have to pay for a new desk as it was my desk and destroyed under my tenure.

Is there any way I can find out who did this and would this person be responsible for paying for a new desk?  It's not too costly but I don't exactly have a hundred or more to spend on a new desk on hand

How can I go about asking for the surveillance tapes in the office?  What can I do to find the culprit, who we in the office have dubbed the 'Mad Shatter'.

Location: ON, Canada

EDIT: The desk belongs to me, I brought it from home because I found the original desk given to me uncomfortable, it is my property

2: Texted boss asking him to see the surveillance tapes in the office, he said yes!  He'll be in tomorrow afternoon

Answer:
 Your boss is incorrect, and if your boss fires you for refusing to pay for your desk you are owed pay in lieu of notice, any statutory or common-law severance that would apply, and will be eligible for EI just as if you were fired without cause. You did not destroy your desk, and do not owe your boss for someone else's act of vandalism.

If your employer provides your desk, this is firmly their problem. You're owed a clean and safe workspace, i.e., a desk that's either not been shit on or has been properly cleaned and sanitized, but nobody legally owes you the identity of the perpetrator. If you provided your own desk, then you might have grounds to sue the perpetrator for the cleanup costs, but it's unlikely to be worthwhile: the cost of a bottle of disinfectant, some gloves, and some disposable wipes is way less than the filing fees for small claims even if you do identify the culprit.Answer #2: Are you sure the incident was caught on camera? My office has surveillance cameras too but it doesn't cover every part of the company


Title: [Pennsylvania] What is the best way for me to protect a computer code I've written for a team I'm working with?

Question:
I am working on a project with a few other people and I had to write computer code for a big part of the project. How can I protect myself so if I ever leave the group or anything, they can't use the code?
Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer:
 it depends on your employment situation.

if you're a contractor, ownership of the code is governed by the contract.

if you're an employee, it belongs to your employer as work for hire.


Title: Help, hired an international student off the books

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Not really legal advice or anything, but more common sense at this point..: This "friend" you hired... is not a "friend".
You're basically being asked to lie to the irs, lie on your books, lie to the government, lie to INS.. the amount of crimes he's asking you to commit is nuts. Yeah, great "friend".


Title: [IN] Is there a way to file for divorce in Indiana with a child and not have either party pay child support?

Question:
My (soon to be ex-)wife and I are getting a divorce. It's a bit different, our dynamic, than I can imagine people are used to. We are really close friends and have a daughter. We have a complete plan worked out financially and with visitation. We have absolutely no need for the court to get involved in either of those matters. We would both even sign papers saying that.

But I'm afraid that the courts will still force the non-custodial parent to pay child support. Is there a way to get a divorce with children where neither parent is forced to pay child support?

Answer:
 Typically not; judges don't like deviating from the support guidelines, even when both parties have come to an agreement. But it's *possible*. It'd be different if you were unmarried and were just coming to a custody agreement on your own.

Of course, even if child support is ordered, there's nothing stopping her from gifting you an equal amount every month.


Title: [US, NY] [URGENT] one of my female students (around 14) sent me a sexually explicit picture just now!!!

Answer:
 ok, guys , after a long meeting with people from the union and some more people , i was advised not to disclose any information regarding this to anyone i know, so i am not be able  to tell you what happened , but i was told that everything will be alright ,so if you want i will tell you a story that totally didn't happened , yep ,TOTALLY didn't happened

P.S. i am a math teacher , and , i like commas.


Title: (Texas) Wife hit by drunk driver, wife has injuries and car is likely totaled

Question:
My wife was hit by a drunk driver in Texas about 2 weeks ago.  She has injuries (at least one broken bone, multiple bruises, pain, soreness, ect...) and I'm rather certain the car is totaled.  We are insured with a large well-known insurance company and the drunk driver was also insured, but with a very small not well-known company.  I suspect the drunk driver has minimal insurance.

My main questions are, is it advisable to hire a personal injury attorney or should I try and let my insurance company handle it, or should I try to handle it directly with the drunk driver's insurance company?  Whom should I provide my wife's medical records to?  I'm guessing an attorney would handle all of that, but if I'm working with either my insurance or directly with the drunk driver's, should I be giving my wife's medical records to either of them?

Obviously, I'd like my wife's medical bills covered, her lost wages, and some pain and suffering compensation (this truly has been painful for her, and I've had to spend a lot of time dealing with this too).  I'm not trying to make a lot of money on this, but I just want us to be justly compensated.
Topic:
Personal Injury

Answer: A personal injury attorney that works on a contingency basis would help you more than you realize. Insurance lawyers are looking out for the company, not you.Answer #2: I'll give you advice I gave to my friend who almost walked away with nothing because he didn't want to pursue it. Get the best injury lawyer you can get. He will go after both the insurance companies and your wife will be well compensated for everything. The emotional and post traumatic stress of an accident lasts longer than what insurance covers. DONT feel guilty for going after your own insurance company, they would cheat you in a heart beat if they could. Find the best injury attorney you can and most of them will work without a fee upfront, especially in a case like this where they know your wife can collect. They will send her to their own doctors to get evaluated vs the doctors your insurance will send (which try to make things minimal as possible). PLEASE for the love of all that is holy DO NOT let your insurance handle this, they will cheat you as fast as they can. This isn't about your wife to them, this about "how little we can give her without losing too much on our end". The attorney will do everything, they'll handle the paperwork, they will get you what your wife needs and deserves. PLEASE PLEASE call an attorney directly after reading this. I've seen too many friends get screwed over like this.


Title: [Texas] Employer wants me to resign because of a 2nd job

Question:
Hello friends.

I currently work as a security guard in Texas. Due to low pay and hours, I sought a second job.
I acquired one and my boss wants me to resign. This was not part of my plan, considering my new job is a part time job. I was called by my new job 4 days ago with the offer and accepted it. My employer knew that this may happen back in early December and she was going to prepare to get someone to replace me, but she was also aware that I didn't want to leave and wanted to stay in some capacity, even if its also part time here.

My boss says that she can't put me anywhere else nor can she adjust the scheduling (and shes done it before for me) to fit me in somewhere.
She also claims that because my new job, I would be too dedicated to it and too tired to work for her as well.

In the security industry, people are ALWAYS needed. The high turnover rate coupled with low staff always breed a need for people to be somewhere.

I know that being employed at will they can let me go for no reason, but is it legal for her to tell me to resign? I really don't want to, Id prefer to stay with the company as well as my second job but she doesn't see it that way.

any insight is appreciated.

Answer:
 They can't force you to resign; make her fire you so may be able to get unemployment. Though refusing to work assigned hours may be cause so that you get no unemploymentAnswer #2: Next time dont tell your employer that you got a second job.
There is 0 reason to tell them what you do in your off time.
They cant make you resign, but they can keep changing your schedule until you quit or are a no-show so they fire you.

Basically, I would lie to them by telling them that you quit your 2nd job and now there is no issue.  That is if you want to keep the 1st job.  Answer #3: Like u/AnotherGuyinOhio said, she has to fire you. But I would go ahead and start looking for another full time job now, it sounds like she's not going to make your work life easy.


Title: Feel like I've been shorted by my landlord on my security deposit - what should I do?

Question:
Hi Reddit. My wife and I just moved into our first home on May 21st, and left our apartment on the 27th of May. We were due a $1100 security deposit that we paid upon moving into the apartment. We just received the check in the mail, and I was a bit surprised. For reference, we are located in MA.

Here is the itemization, with explanation.

- $1100 - Initial security.

- $110 - 2% interest for 5 years. Breach of the law here, as MA law requires interest payment to be 5%.

- Minus $120 Regular cleaning. We cleaned, vacuumed, and swept the apartment before leaving. It was by no means a mess. No noticeable stains, etc. Apartment was very well kept.

- Minus $80 Bathroom black mold/filth apartment dirty - There was mold in the bathroom, which we tried over the years to remove. The house is very old, built in the 20's. One of our primary reasons for leaving was we were worried about mold in the house for our newborn son, now 15 months. We could smell mold/must from the heat vents on rainy days. We did a home testing kit for mold which almost instantly filled up with black disgusting mold. The basement of the apartment was nearly unbreathable. I find it very hard to be blamed for this. As I said, the apartment was by no means dirty when we left it.

- Minus $85 - repair garbage disposal - Our disposal broke during our time there and someone came to fix it. I imagine this is what this charge is, as it worked fine when we left. Seems like a normal wear and tear issue to me...

- Minus $20 - repair front screen door - The handle was loose/broken, something we never fixed because it still worked. Small charge but don't really feel this one falls on me either.

Leaving us with a total of $1025. I know that this really seems like a small amount to be mad about, but let me divulge a bit more. We were near perfect tennants, paid rent on time every month, never complained about anything. Most things that broke came out of my pocket. Any issues we had our landlord did nothing.

The mold was something we never complained about because I know mold remediation is expensive. It probably could have hurt us healthwise, living in a moldy area can be very bad for you, and may explain some bouts of sickness we had while living there.

We had a skunk die somewhere under the house, making the house reek of skunk for a good week or more. Nothing was done.

We had a squirrel bust into our apartment from a loose vent near the non functioning fireplace, making a mess and a scary situation, as the mother had nested in there. After multiple calls to the landlord and a makeshift duct tape blockade that was moving from the squirrel trying to bust loose again, nothing was done. Repairing the apartment/sealing the vent came out of my own pocket.

Bug spray/traps for numerous insects, out of my own pocket, etc...

Leaks in our apartment in the winter due to an ice floe in the roof. Never fixed the five years we were there.

Numerous snowstorms, where we had a plow that was supposed to come according to our lease, never came.

Noisy/Inconsiderate neighbors that we simply grinned and beared (4 unit household).

We have never complained, never gave them a hard time. I feel slighted that after 5 years of loyalty he is nickel and diming us. I know it's not a lot of money, but is this worth fighting over Reddit? I'm pretty sure I don't want to go into legal proceedings or small claims for this, but maybe some knowledge to scare him into paying us more? I think I'm at the least going to ask for the additional 3% interest if he is so intent on deductions. What should I do?

Answer:
 I'm going to answer this as I read it, since it's long and that's the easiest way for me.

-MA law does not require 5% interest. It requires 5% interest OR the actual rate the landlord received. There's no way he received 5%, so this was not a breach. He's fine on the interest.

-Carpet shampooing is a normal thing for landlords to charge for, and it's legal in MA, but as long as you left that apartment clean enough for someone else to move into, you shouldn't have anything deducted. Sue for this amount, including the photos you took when you moved out, and see what happens.

-I'd love to see him prove that he cleaned up a mold issue for 80 bucks in court. Sue him for this too.

-That garbage disposal is normal wear and tear, unless you were negligent in breaking it when you did. If it happened like 2 years ago, screw him, even if you were. Include this in your suit.

-Same for the screen door.

As for the problems you had, they aren't relevant. You lived there and accepted those problems, so you can't recover anything for them.

So yeah. Send the guy a certified letter, return receipt requested ASAP and demand your $305 back. If he declines, take him to court. Only you'll be suing him for $915, as MA law allows for the recovery of treble damages for this situation.


Title: **Update**[Texas]Can we get charged with anything if a wild animal bites someone on our property?**Update**

Question:
Original: http://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/2sm5ss/texascan_we_get_charged_with_anything_if_a_wild/

We did put up "No Trespassing" signs. But the neighbor continued to be a moron and she ended up getting bitten by an animal.

She called the police and they showed up along with animal control. She tried to blame us but the police officer told her that 1. My husband and I don't control wild animals and 2. She was trespassing to begin with.

He then told us that if we ever see her on our property again to call the non-emergency line and she will be escorted off.

Animal Control couldn't find the coyote so my neighbor will have to go for Rabies treatment.

Answer:
 Thanks for the update.

Since these are wild animals, these animals are not under your control. You're not responsible for them. If she wants to sue someone, she'll have to sue Mother Nature. Or maybe God for creating coyotes.

It would be hilarious to see her try to push that through in a court somewhere. She'd be laughed out of court.

That said, if she does try to sue you for something (no matter how insane) you cannot ignore it. You have to respond in some way, or she may win by default no matter how absurd the claim is.

The upside is that you may get to be in the same room with her while she tries to explain to a judge while you should be responsible for the acts of nature. That would be entertaining.Answer #2: > Animal Control couldn't find the coyote so my neighbor will have to go for Rabies treatment.

Omg, the karma. :)Answer #3: Well, the police officer sounds incredibly reasonable and measured. I'm glad this got resolved well!Answer #4: I am not a lawyer.

So, I understand correctly:

1. You don't "keep" wild animals, or feed them, or otherwise encourage them to come onto your property.

2. You've put up no trespassing signs.

3. Your neighbour has repeatedly and knowingly trespassed on your property.

4. Your neighbour was knowingly trespassing on your property when she was bitten.

5. Your neighbour is an adult.

6. Your neighbour was aware that wild animals sometimes appear on your property.

I can't fathom you being prosecuted for anything. Your bigger concern is a civil suit - but I can't think of a basis for your neighbour to make a claim.


Title: Neighbors are dumping raw sewage into the bar ditch (Oregon)

Question: I found out my neighbors are dumping raw sewage into the bar ditch. I have livestock and pets running around my property as well as I use a well to get my drinking water. This can't be healthy for my animals or me. It also can't be legal to do?

Answer:
 call your state AG environmental section or state EPA dumping hotline. Answer #2: No, its not.  Call the county or city code enforcement ASAP

Answer #3: County sanitation department can deal with this ASAP. I live in Oregon and work with the sanitarians. Call ASAP. Answer #4: If theyre dumping raw sewage onto your property, you can probably go direct to the police


Title: [NY] Snuck into my school's provost office, took a painting, then put it in a different room in the building. Detective wants to question me How liable am I?

Answer:
 Hire an attorney today. You might also want to stop with the B&E, theft, and any other crimes you think are hilarious. You are looking at possible jail time with this one.

Edit

And to your title question: 100% liable. Who else would be liable for your actions?


Title: What are my options? Job relocation money and going to grad school.

Question:
Thank you for any insight or opinions. My situation is 4 months ago I got a new job and relocated. They gave me $5k for relocation expenses (really only about $3500 after taxes actually went into my bank account).
My dream has always been to become a doctor and just got accepted into a medical school and have decided to go back to school.
My job now wants me to pay back the full $5k before my last day next Tuesday. I told them this is not possible so they then said they needed it to be repaid by the end of the year for tax reasons.
This is an intensive program and I do not think I will have any spare time for even a part time job and there is absolutely no way I can repay $5k in cash.
The offer letter I signed unfortunately does say explicitly that if I don't stay for 2 years for any reason, the relocation money has to be paid back in full.
What are my options? I will not be making any money for several years and $5k is a lot of money to me. My financial aid covers enough for tuition and very little living expenses.
Is there any way to get around paying this all back? Can I set up a payment plan for something reasonable (like $50 per month for a long time)? Can I argue that I should only have to pay back $3500 because the rest was taken in taxes?

Please help!

Edit: location Atlanta GA

Answer:
 > Is there any way to get around paying this all back?

No.  You agreed to the terms, you owe them the money back.  If you don't pay them, they'll sue you for it.  That's the whole point of contracts, which you're about to learn a very expensive lesson in.

You can ask very politely for a payment plan, but I wouldn't expect to get very far.  You've already broken an agreement with them, why would they believe that you'll abide by another one?


Title: [GA] What would be the legal ramifications of grabbing a lobster out of a tank with my bare hands?

Question: Say I'm at a restaurant; not a fancy one, but something like a Red Lobster. I go up to the lobster tank, I scope out a lobster that looks rad, and I grab it with the full intent of paying for it. I have little doubt that they could and would kick me out, but could I get in legal trouble for that? If so, what would be the charges?

Answer:
 The lobster would legally be allowed to defend themselves which would include hulking out through the rubber band and pinching your nose. Answer #2: /r/legaladviceofftopic

If you intend to pay, not steal, seems like it would be easier to, y'know, ask first.Answer #3: Arrested for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor offense. You might be able to fight it and win, but you'll need to pay at least $2500 to a lawyer and your mug shot will forever be on the Internet whenever you apply for a job.    Also, civil lawsuit for damages including throwing out all the lobsters and cleaning the tank.  Having to select yes on any application that asks if you've ever been arrested.


Title: Picking up my last check later today. How do I discuss being paid for working through my breaks?

Question:
In California.

So, without getting into too many details, my manager quit this weekend due to abusive behavior from our employer. I quit a few hours later and a coworker did as well. I’m picking up my last check later today.

When i first started working there, I brought it up to upper management and they were reluctant and unhelpful when coming to solutions. They basically brushed it off and changed the subject.

Just want to know how and when to discuss compensation for working through my breaks on various occasions over the past year.

I will be speaking to the VP of the company who has openly and explicitly told all our managers in our area that i’m lazy and that i’m always on my phone because he saw me on my phone on security cameras doing inventory calculations with a clipboard in my hand. Keep in mind they do the least possible to give us proper equipment to do our jobs correctly without our own supplies.

TL;DR: worked through my breaks on multiple occasions. want to be paid for them.

Answer: You likely don’t. Your job gave you breaks and you chose to work through then that’s on you. You can’t ask to be paid back later when you decide to quit. Chalk it up to a lesson learned.


Title: Illegal trunk search in [GA] led to a manufacturing charge

Question:
Driving home from the suburbs of Atlanta I ran a red light. I was pulled over and the officer told me he saw me run a red light. He told me he could smell marijuana and was there any in the car, I denied and he asked again and I denied. He asked me to step out of the car, patted me down and asked me to empty my pockets and he gave me a field sobriety test. He told me because he smelled marijuana he was going to search my vehicle, I replied "ok". He attempted to open my trunk using the interior handle which was locked and then he took the car keys and opened the trunk. He discovered a trash bag that contained coco coir, clippings of vegetative marijuana plants, dead and dying small vegetative marijuana plants and empty bottles of nutrients. It was at that time that he turned around and searched me again and found a bag containing 3.5 grams of dried marijuana.
I was placed under arrest and was able to make bail and I am now awaiting to be arraigned under the charges of manufacture of marijuana, possession of more than one ounce, and possession of tool for the commission of crime.

1. What should/can I expect as a likely outcome?
From searching the internet I have found that the likely course of action would be a first offender bargain whereupon after conditions being met, this could be sealed from my record.

2. I have been assigned a Public Defender (I'm terrified after watching that John Oliver segment on them) would/could obtaining a lawyer result in a better outcome?

3. I have read the narrative of the arrest and in it the officer states he "could smell the odor of fresh, unburnt, green marijuana stepping out of his vehicle 10-15 feet away". I know this to be false as the smell of vegetating marijuana has no overpowering smell and the bag was used as trash so it was mixed in with soil and everything in the bag.

Answer:
 > I know this to be false as the smell of vegetating marijuana has no overpowering smell

#HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Now that we got that out of the way...

The cop said he smelled marijuana.  That provides probable cause to search.  The fact that he DID find marijuana during the search is going to make it VERY difficult to argue that he did not smell marijuana.

TLDR: The search was almost certainly legal and proper and  you are going to face charges.  Get a lawyer and hope for a plea bargain.Answer #2: >He told me because he smelled marijuana he was going to search my vehicle, I replied "ok".

So you gave him permission to search your car. Not illegal search.

>would/could obtaining a lawyer result in a better outcome?

Could, probably.


Title: Underage DUI questions

Question: My brother got arrested for a underage DUI yesterday but was not driving the car. He was sitting in the car sleeping with the motor running (technically driving) and the car in park. My questions are:  Is there a chance this gets thrown out? If not what kind of penalties can we expect? Also, do the judges usually not penalize as hard because of the technicality? We are in Chicago, IL

Answer:
 > Is there a chance this gets thrown out?

Slim.  Unlikely.  There is always a chance of everything being thrown out.  But I wouldn't count on it.

>If not what kind of penalties can we expect?

I don't know your location, so I can't find a specific statute.  Do you have the statute number?  Very likely fines, potential jail time, and probation.

>Also, do the judges usually not penalize as hard because of the technicality?

I wouldn't call it a "technicality."  He violated the statute.  The law is designed to stop those who are intoxicated from being in such a position as to drive, along with stopping those who are currently driving.

It is unlikely that the Judge would treat this any different than any other underage DUI.Answer #2: > do the judges usually not penalize as hard because of the technicality

The technicality that you're looking at is that he was passed out drunk while operating a vehicle. The technicality works hugely against him, not for him.


Title: Reckless driving in VA

Question:
I was pulled over going 78/55. I wen't ahead and got my speedometer calibrated, and it was off by 4 mph. If i've done my research right, anything under 20 above the speed limit isnt considered reckless driving. Would i pleed not guilty in court? I am not sure how i would go about disputing this. I cannot afford a lawyer at the moment so i am going to try and do this on my own. Any advice wanted here.

Thanks in advance

Answer: No, you need a lawyer. It's a misdemeanor. You would have a criminal record. Reckless driving in VA is no joke.


Title: 3D printing your own copy of a board game

Question:
If I own a purchased copy of a board game, and then 3D print myself (not for resale/distribution) a new board for the game, is that a violation of copyright, or other intellectual property?

What if I print pieces of an expansion for which I do not own a purchased copy of the expansion?

Answer:
 I mean. For your own use it should be fine— people do this with CDs and stuff Answer #2: IANAL, but I used Google.

Catan specifically allows use of their Intellectual Property if it is a single copy, homemade, and for personal use.

https://www.catan.com/about-us-contact-us/catan-gmbh-and-catan-studio-ip-policy

That said, IP protection is limited when it comes to board games. There is a specific discussion of 3D printing Catan pieces here

https://www.publicknowledge.org/news-blog/blogs/3d-printing-settlers-catan-probably-not-illeg

The TL:DR from the article is that you can't copyright board game rules, and likely the shape of the game pieces if they are utilitarian. You CAN copyright the art, so use different pictures and you should be fine.


Title: Friend of mine worried about hiring undocumented workers in their staffing agency

Question: A friend of mine is worried he could be in legal trouble. He works for a staffing agency and says he receives background checks and he edits them with other ‘random’ social security numbers from people across the country. This allows the undocumented people to be hired by companies. Is what he’s doing illegal? As an employee of this company can he be prosecuted if it comes to light?

Answer: Obviously that is illegal. Come on now


Title: I was delivered juice which made me sick [California]

Question:
I recently bought groceries online from a large chain here in SoCal and I was delivered a juice that I did not order. The juice I ordered and the one delivered are the same store brand. The problem is that I was delivered grapefruit juice. I am on medications that have a strong interaction and I was very ill for the past few days and missed work.

There was no notice on my original order that anything had been changed. I'm pretty upset at the store/3rd party delivery service/myself for not noticing it was grapefruit.

Is this negligence? Should I seek legal counsel?

Answer: Was the grapefruit juice labeled as grapefruit juice? And did you drink it despite it being labeled as grapefruit juice? If so, you have a case to have your juice replaced. It's not likely that you will need legal counsel for that.


Title: What is the applicable California Vehicle Code for lane changes involving two left turn lanes?

Question:
I need help identifying a particular CA Vehicle Code re: two left turn lanes and proper lane changes.

Here's the subject intersection in question: http://imgur.com/R44TFYq

I was waiting at a red light in the **outer** left turn lane and the adverse driver was in the **inner** left turn lane—the road that we were turning into had three lanes. After we both entered the intersection, I completed my turn into the **center** lane; however, the adverse driver sideswiped me as he completed his turn into the center lane as well. His insurance company is placing liability on me for completing my turn into the incorrect lane.

According to California law, the adverse driver illegally made this left turn/lane change because he *only* had the option to turn into the leftmost lane; on the other hand, I had the option to turn into either the center lane, and if I'm not mistaken, the rightmost lane as well. I just need help identifying the applicable code in order to support my basis.

I believe that it's [CVC § 22100(b)](http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=22100.&lawCode=VEH), but please correct me if I'm wrong, or if I'm missing something!

> **22100\.  Except as provided in Section 22100.5 or 22101, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn upon a highway shall do so as follows:**
>
>  (a) **Right Turns**. Both the approach for a right-hand turn and a right-hand turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except:
>
> - (1) Upon a highway having three marked lanes for traffic moving in one direction that terminates at an intersecting highway accommodating traffic in both directions, the driver of a vehicle in the middle lane may turn right into any lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered.
> - (2) If a right-hand turn is made from a one-way highway at an intersection, a driver shall approach the turn as provided in this subdivision and shall complete the turn in any lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered.
> - (3) Upon a highway having an additional lane or lanes marked for a right turn by appropriate signs or markings, the driver of a vehicle may turn right from any lane designated and marked for that turning movement.
>
> (b) **Left Turns**. The approach for a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand edge of the extreme left-hand lane or portion of the roadway lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle and, when turning at an intersection, the left turn shall not be made before entering the intersection. After entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered, except that upon a highway having three marked lanes for traffic moving in one direction that terminates at an intersecting highway accommodating traffic in both directions, the driver of a vehicle in the middle lane may turn left into any lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 I think you need to read 22100 together with [CVC 22107](http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=22107.) which governs unsafe lane changes:

>No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement.

Common sense indicates that it is not safe to change lanes if there is a vehicle traveling next to you.  If there are drivers in both left-hand turn lanes, then the outer lane is not "lawfully available" to the driver in the inner lane until and unless there is a space for that driver's vehicle to merge into.

Your interpretation is therefore correct.


Title: I want to prosecute my mother for international kidnap.

Question:
Details:

My family consists of three male and one female sibling along with my parents. We live in Ireland.

Last month my mother left without warning and took my youngest sibling. She keeps in contact but refuses to allow him to be visited or to visit. My mother is currently taking medication for depression. My father is currently undergoing therapy for violent abuse he endured as a child and I feel he's not in a state to deal with it properly. We know my mother and brother are in England. We are still financially supporting them.

Answer: you cannot prosecute anyone yourself. report it to the Gardai and let them take it from there.


Title: Openly attacked in court

Question:
My valid harassment, discrimination, and evaluation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley (a company that is notorious for getting sued in national gender discrimination class actions) was dismissed for no real reason on a motion to dismiss (demurrer). Now, the court refuses to enter an appealable judgment. In other words, my valid claims will be forever gone even though none were heard on the merits. I am representing myself bc the state bar of California is involved in this lawsuit and even denied my license to practice law partially bc it didn't like my underlying claims. So now, I'm getting attacked in court and even though I can predict the future attack (i.e., the appeal will be dismissed for lack of an appealable judgement on May 28, 2018), there is nothing I can do bc I am invisible and being attacked in plain sight.

What do I do? I can't afford a lawyer (nor will an attorney do a better job. It's not my legal abilities that got me her) and I don't know what to do to make the court stop acting so shady.

Answer: Sounds like a good time for therapy!


Title: Stupid question don’t judge me

Question: So I should probably start by saying I live in New Jersey. If you’re driving a motorcycle with motorcycle plates, if an officer were to run your plates, does it show of you gave a bike license, I regular license or is it not specified? Again I’m dumb I know.

Answer:
 A driver's license and a motorcycle's license plate are two different entities.

If they run your vehicle's plates, they're checking that the vehicle is currently up to date on its registration.

If they pull you over and run your license, they're checking that your license is valid and you're qualified to drive the vehicle you're operating.

The best case is to not drive a vehicle you're not properly licensed for.