Title: My husband has been in a non compete agreement for 15 years. The independent contractor vs. employee line is sketchy. What's the best way to proceed with dissolution of this agreement?

Question:
Texas- posting from mobile, please forgive.

My husband was 21 when he signed his first non compete agreement. Nine years later his employer demanded he switch to a DBA and sign a new non compete. He told my husband he would not receive a paycheck until this was done. So he did it and signed it. We needed to get paid and had no money to take this issue to a lawyer. He's always received a 1099.  He was initially trained by the company but has since developed his own method for the work he does. He pays for half of the supplies he uses and is not reimbursed for anything. He is not given any PTO or benefits. The employer initially provided the equipment he uses to work with. They generally cover replacement when needed. My husband sets his own hours, is contacted by his clients directly for work and schedules it on his own. The company he works for has franchises. His area manager collects all income and pays my husband monthly. He gets 50% commission off of the work he does. The non compete is written so that it can be blue lined (modified to be made enforceable). He is ready to move on and do the same type of work for himself. The problem is that the non compete is in effect for two years after termination by either party. We have been stuck in it for 15 years. This is the only way my husband knows to provide for his family. There is nothing he could do for two years that will bring in the same amount of money.
So do we argue the non compete as invalid because of his actual employment status?
Do they ever expire or can his employer keep demanding that we sign a new one?

Answer: This is the [Texas guidelines.](http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/efte/specific_criteria.html)  Generally a non-compete and 1099 status do not go together.


Title: Does HIPAA cover knowledge that was gained outside a physician-patient relationship?

Question:
[FL, USA]

I am a first-year medical student. I have a former friend (Y) who was diagnosed with a personality disorder and another mental health condition before I was in medical school. Her behavior lead to several restraining orders against her.

These proceedings were a big deal within our friend group, and I am still asked about them sometimes. I would like to explain my participation in these legal proceedings accurately without violating the privacy of any of the individuals involved. (For instance, "I testified X because I believe that Y was suffering from paranoid delusions due to Z evidence, etc.")

Is it a HIPAA violation to discuss my knowledge of her mental health, since I was not a covered entity at the time I learned about it? Sources would be appreciated.

Answer: You were not her doctor.HIPAA only applies to care you provide professionally. It does not apply to personal relationships. Time for a HIPAA refresher course.


Title: Glitter Bombs

Question:
Are there any legal ramifications for sending a glitter bomb to someone in the mail?

Location: Ohio

Answer: Well in theory it's an unwelcome assault if it gets on the recipient. They can certainly sue for cleanup or any other expenses related to the attack. Probably the best use of one of these glitter bombs though is that you are able to gauge with 100 percent certainty that whoever sends one is a childish narcissistic asshole.


Title: Apartments towed my vehicle

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 I agree the time frame was really inconvenient, but you knew the deadline. You also knew if your schedule would prevent you from meeting that deadline.

Now that being said, did the notice say noncompliance would result in your vehicle being towed? Did you try to contact management to explain to them that you’d be unable to make the deadline?


Title: [UK/21] My bosses keep making deductions from my wages for something I can't help/stop. I'm losing out. Are they breaching my contract? Do I see a solicitor? I have no idea what to do...Please help.

Question:
Hi guys, I'm posting here as I know you've helped people out all the time, I honestly don't know what to do at this point and I'm trying my best to not feel down about it.

So the situation is that I work in a petrol/gas station and we sometimes get people who drive off without paying fuel, my bosses don't even have anything in place to prevent this, when this happens the amount gets taken out of our wages. As far as I know, according to my colleague you can't sell fuel without insurance so when someone drives off without paying, my bosses will get their money back but then still take it off of us as well!? Last time a guy in a damn range rover and 3 piece suit put in £70 pounds worth, drove off without even a second thought and my bosses took that off of me. I'm sure you can only take deductions 10 or 20% of the overall amount each time in the following payslip too until it's paid off.

I checked my contract and the wording they use is they can make deductions if it's due to our part through "negligence or error"...Like what the hell? How is that my negligence or error, I can't attempt to leave the store and run after them, can I? Even if I did I'd have to lock every door, leave the till unattended and try to get to them in time, which ofc isn't going to happen.

There was even an article in a British newspaper a week about ago this kind of thing happening, but there doesn't seem like anything that we can do. Who's to say my bosses don't send people in and have them drive off, then just take the money off us for a win win on their end?

My bosses drive around in bloody range rovers and yet I have to deal with bailiffs walking into the store while I'm on a shift as they haven't paid the bills for the car wash...They've taken at least 200 off of me since I've been here for a year. And I work two jobs.

I called ACAS and they had hardly any useful info except for contact a solicitor, which is what I've made an appointment for on Tuesday. I looked through law society online (advice from a solicitor who was too busy but emailed me with some resources) for a firm that work on employment cases too, after a recommendation from a different solicitor who had too much on his hands at the moment.

I did a little bit of research and it seems that I can try a tribunal for unlawful deductions but only within 3 months of the date of said deduction, and it comes down to if the judge even rules it as having been unlawful, the cost to go down a lawful route when I would only get back a little bit of money doesn't make this seem too worth it. As for breach of contract which would be in county court I think, I suppose that would come down to them breaching the contract for making the deductions when it goes against their own terms, i.e negligence or error, I've also heard the minimum payout is 5k. I don't know if the numbers I've heard are rubbish or what, but that doesn't matter too much as long as I can get the minimum back to cover fees and my own losses.

Oh and not to mention the other things they do, like not meeting minimum requirements according to ACAS, like suitable seating at a workstation, here's what I have to sit on at work http://imgur.com/NaQr1Y7 It looks like something you'd find in an abandoned building, it's held together with hot gun glue and the thin rope we use to tie up newspapers that we didn't sell and send back. Also the toilet leaks when we flush it so we can't even go on toilet breaks.

Oh and my managers son popped in the other day, we started talking and he said he's taking them to court as they put him down as working there for however long, collected 10k in wages in his name and he was hit with a massive tax bill, not to mention he said they've commited fraud 3 times and been taken to court, I assume the only reason they can keep the business alive at all is because of it being in their father's name.

So yeah, that's the long and short of it I think, I'm losing out on money and when I try to get people to come pay first by speaking through the tannoy, I simply get death threats because who am I to accuse someone of being a thief, which of course I'm not, but you know what people are like, they just drive up as if they're entitled to the fuel.

I found a local solicitor who knows employment law and has been doing this for employees and employers alike for 20 years now, so I'm hoping they can help me out. I'm not even looking for some big crazy payout, I just want this to stop, on my end and so they can't do it to anyone anymore.

I have no idea if I have no case at all or if I'm sitting at the end of the rainbow so I could really use the help.

Any info would be greatly appreciated if any of you have ever experienced a case like this before. Please let me know if I've forgotten anything or made any spelling errors, thanks again.

Answer: Get a new job, and sue them. Answer #2: You should cross post to /r/legaladviceuk


Title: [GA] Just got complaint for CC debt. Settling for 75% of original balance. Should I admit or deny the complaint?

Question: The attorneys offer was $3000 lump sum, or monthly payments of the full $4100. Is there any wiggle room here? Also how should I answer their complaint? Just admit?

Answer: Always deny and ask for proof of the debt as discovery.  It will take them months and months to produce it which will give you more leverage to settle for less as it means work for them to actually produce the proof that you owe it.


Title: [US/NY]Apartment was advertised as having heat included. Turns out the heat is electric, do I have any legal recourse?

Question: Hi all, I moved into an apartment that is advertised as having the heat and a/c included. The lease states that the landlord pays heat and tenant pays electric. It turns out that the heat is electric. Do I have any legal recourse here? It definitely seems to me that it was a bait and switch situation.

Answer:
 Even though you are paying electric and the heat is electric it doesn't mean the heat is on the same circuit.  My apartment includes heat/AC, the heat is steam and AC is electric, but the circuit the AC is plugged into is not on my meter, but the buildings meter.

Clarify with the landlord/super.


Title: (friend)Took boyfriends daughter to the doctors, and now the mother is threatening to sue.

Question:
Asking for my wife's friend.

She took her boyfriends daughter to the doctor on his consent.  The daughter been complaining about pain in her heel for about two years now.  The doctor found growth plate problem.  Not sure of the full details, but the girlfriend did not make any major decision just simple took to the doctor to find out what the pain was.

The mother is now threatening to sue the girl friend cause she took the daughter to the hospital.   This is Colorado.  Does she actually have any legal ground?

Edit:  They lived together long enough now that common law marriage applies to the couple.

Answer:
 None whatsoever. Unless the parenting plan vested all medical decisions with mom. Answer #2: There may be an issue if there was some sort of custody agreement that required all medical decisions must be approved by both parents unless it's either a dire emergency or the child is assigned a guardian ad litem (which can happen in cases like the parents argue to the point nothing gets done or the parents have interests that may conflict with that of the child's best interests). If it was the latter, he can't make that decision at all without consent of the hypothetical guardian at litem and he would be in trouble for that, though there's no evidence one is involved here per OP.

Even if any of the above is true, it would be the boyfriend getting in trouble and not so much the girlfriend, although I wouldn't rule it out entirely. I would advise the girlfriend to apprise herself of the full facts of this custody arrangement to avoid these situations in the future.

If boyfriend doesn't require mom's consent to make medical decisions, then they are both in the clear. Although that doesn't mean that won't change, it's quite possible mom could push for requiring her consent. Answer #3: Regarding your edit, are you sure? Common law is very rare.


Title: Payday loans

Question: I have a question about payday loans in Canada, if you are on permanent disability, itps it true they cant collect from you as long as you collect your disability check, as long as you have no assets

Answer: It would still be fraud to take out a loan with no intention to repay.


Title: [AZ] going through a divorce with four minor children under 6 y.o. Husband is refusing to pay child support himself and ordering his grandmother to pay us instead.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Is he ordered by the courts to make these payments, which he stopped making?

You say that you are going through a divorce.  Where are you in the process?  Do you have an attorney?

The divorce process should roll everything into child support, and in some cases spousal support.  And he would be responsible for those payments period.

It kinda sounds like things are being run pretty informally here, and that's going to come back to bite someone.

If you don't have an attorney you need to get one right away.


Title: Brothers Ex-Girlfriend continues to live with at my parents house;what are their legal options to remove her?

Question:
Some background:  She come from a troubled family( father is addicted to drugs, brother has Tourette’s, other half of the family is on the other side of the country), and she  began to live with us early on in their relationship. She also suffers from bipolar disorder, and would always get in fights with my brother.  She ended up getting kicked out of school and sent to jail for a while, and my brother kept in touch with her. Once she got out, she moved in with my family, and continued to have issues with my brother. Last February(over a year ago at this point), my brother ended their relationship, and she was slated to move out. She hasn’t yet, and continues to live with my family/ torment my family.
So, I was wondering: what are legal options my family can pursue in order to remove her? She doesn’t pay rent, only has a part time job( where she works ~10 hours a week), and emotionally abuses my brother and stresses my parents out.  My mother has offered several options to her to make sure she lands on her feet when she leaves( pay for a trip back to her home state,  literally giving her the title to my brothers old car, etc.) but she is complacent and never accepts any of the help they offer.

Edit: state is Oregon.

Answer: She needs to be given a notice to quit per your state's month to month tenancy laws, and after that evicted if she does not leave.


Title: People from my school are putting pictures of me on a discord chat with two random people I don’t even know from another country. They also put my full name in. From there it snow balled.

Question:
Not quite sure what I can do about this. I know which account is which person but even that won’t really do much good as far as I know. After the initial problem, they thought it would be funny to create a server on discord. The title was my full name and a picture of me. There’s 39 people I don’t know in this server. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer: Are they just regular pictures of you or suggestive?  If the latter there's certainly a law being broken-even moreso if you're a minor.Answer #2: Contact discord to try to get it removed, go to your school counselor and tell them all you know. It may not be illegal but it probably goes against the schools code of conduct


Title: My sister died in Tennessee and I cannot get a copy of her Death Certificate because I am not the Executor or seem to have legal standing to get it. She died without a will as far was we know. Any advice? Thank you!

Answer: Have you asked her next of kin to get a copy for you?


Title: Update: Warrant issued for fraudulent contractor... thank you r/legaladvice !

Question:
Thank you to everyone who helped me pin this fraudulent contractor down with a warrant. He has been doing this for 20 years and fled 4 different states. Hopefully we can finally put him away for some time.

I have provided a full update here:

renovationfromhell.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/part-4/

Answer:
 https://np.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/4dgo91/contractor_demolished_my_place_stole_19k_wrote/

It's restated in the comments


Title: My homeowners association towed my car (Florida)

Question: My car got towed this morning by my homeowners association. I was parallel parked on a road within the complex, I wasn't in a marked spot but when I came home last night after work there were no more open spaces. It's common for people to park in the place I was parked in at night when all the spaces are full, and I usually have to park there 3 nights a week due to working late. My car is the only one owned between me and my roommates. Since I pay to live here should I not be legally obliged to at least one parking space? I want to bring up the issue with my HOA since I shouldn't have to park across town and get a ride home after work for fear of my car being towed but I'm told they're pretty unprofessional and will likely just be swept aside. Is what they did legal?

Answer:
 > I wasn't in a marked spot

If the HOA is allowed to tow cars that aren't parked in "marked spots" then they did nothing wrong. You (or your LL) agreed to the rules of the HOA; you now have to live by them.


Title: [Pennsylvania] Unethical past employer paid me an extra paycheck and are now asking me to return it. Am I required to comply?

Question:
I'm not sure if this should be posted here or in r/personalfinance, but here goes.

I quit my job a few weeks ago and on my last day, which was payday, my employer paid me my normal paycheck plus for what I worked since the last pay period. So far, so good.

The following payday, I received an ACH transfer for an additional pay period. Apparently, my employer forgot to take me out of their payroll system. I helped them out with some things during that period to transition my departure but this was minimal and at no point did I enter the office.

A few days ago, I got a call from the finance department and was informed of this error. I was friendlily told to return the money to make the process easier for both parties, and that if I didn't, I would have to deal with collectors instead. The amount I received was my usual net, but finance wanted the gross amount. I questioned this and then they switched course and just wanted the net amount.

I then asked why they couldn't simply withdraw the money—isn't that how ACH works? I was told they can't do that and would much prefer a written check.

At this point, I should inform the reader that my employer has a proven track record of being highly unethical when it comes to money, so the way they're going about this sounds fishy to me. In fact, them screwing me out of thousands of dollars is exactly why I quit. If there's nothing they can do about this, I'd like to know.

What are my options?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 Regardless of their past transgressions, you almost certainly owe the money.

It's typical to pay back the gross amount because you'll account for the taxes that were withheld when you file your 2017 tax return.Answer #2: You have to give back whatever you were overpaid.


Title: Fully consensual relationship developed at a summer camp between payed staff member and volunteer, now the mother is referring to it as sexual assault. (Ontario, Canada)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You need to consult a criminal defense attorney and only speak with them about this alleged criminal act. Do not respond to the mother, daughter or your employer about this.Answer #2: Stop talking and get a criminal defense attorney. Discuss this situation with nobody but your attorney. While nobody here can comment as to whether it applies to your specific case, "position of power" exploitation for minors under 18 is a thing in Canada. This is a serious business accusation.

>I doubt while this accusation stands if I'll be able to work for the establishment again.

If she's going to be there, don't. This isn't legal advice, but most overnight camps are really not keen on their staff members engaging in sexual activities with one another, particularly if it's on camp property or on a trip with campers nearby. This was grounds for instant termination at the one I worked at. I wouldn't plan on getting hired back by this camp, and I would anticipate that you'd have a hard time getting hired at any others. This will depend on the exact policy on fraternization your camp had.

Also note that in a lot of camps CITs are technically campers and not staff. As such, your relationship's simple existence might have been in violation of camp policy, and it does give the parents some weight behind their accusation. Answer #3: I don't know about your camp, but at every camp I ever went to/ worked at counselors were not allowed to have relationships with counselors in training. If a relationship were found out about, both the counselor and the counselor in training would be terminated without the chance to comeback. You might want to see what kind of rules your camp has about interpersonal relationships.


Title: PCI noncompliance, and my pacycheck

Question:
I was fired form my job because I turned in my 2 weeks notice due to the busines buying yelp reviews.

My boss still owes me around 400 dollars worth of my last paycheck.

I informed mastercard that they may be non-pci-compliant (cc info stored on pictures, emails with cc info sent to forward addresses, and A NON SSL SECURED WEBSITE TAKING CC PAYMENTS, ALL CC INFO)

I calle dhim a couple of days ago and he basically said that his bank had stopped taking his cc processing and he has had to provide a crapton of documents.

He said "Your check will be released when the bank processes the payments you illegally placed on hold".

They have records of pci violations that go back 8 years, how long should this take? Can he even do that? (400 for me is a month's rent)

He argues buying reviews is perfectly fine
and I "had no right" to tell customers how badly their cc information was being handled.
according to him, I used the business information against him to hurt him, and that I somehow gian something form this.

Am I in the wrong for quiting? They bought yelp reviews, (there is some evidence, and his first argument was justifying the act of buying revies, not denying it) and he has been told YEARS in advance of pci standards, he even told me he knew since years ago, and I was told by one of our vendors that in fact, he had been informed cc info was not being secured on his website (which he refuesed to pay for the ssl certificate, and TO THIS DAY he still has not purchased it)

Can he hold my check until whatever vendor he is using finished their pci compliance review?

Thanks

EDIT: I am in Austin, texas (south, to be precise)

Answer:
 If you quit, you need to be paid by the next regular pay day. If you were fired, you need to be paid within six days of the date you were fired.

If your employer refuses, file a claim with the Texas Workforce Commission. More info on how to do that [here.](http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/how-submit-wage-claim-under-texas-payday-law)


Title: [CA] If I die while in a high-stakes poker hand, does my estate get to play out the hand? Or do I get my bet refunded?

Question:
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 There is a moment of stunned silence, women begin to shriek, someone asks if there are any doctors present, a young gentleman calls an ambulance while shouting "Give him space!" A large mustachioed man walks up and feels for a pulse, exclaiming "By God, he's dead..."

You are carted off to the morgue and everyone forgets that poker was even, dare I say it, on the table that night.


Title: [VA] Am I about to make the worst decision of my life? I could really use some advice and I am afraid for my well being.

Question:
I recently got charged for the first time with simple possession of marijuana. I have nothing on my record but I am really concerned about my well being staying here. I am not from the country and have the resources to leave. Also never return as well. If I leave, I know I will face no repercussions in my home country as I have checked extradition laws. What repercussions will I face if I do not show up to court and never return? Could it show up on a background check if it is in a different country(My future jobs will almost definitely include background checks)?

I really want to show up for court, but I am worried for my safety and well being. It seems very possible for me to go to jail or face probation. These are just not an option for me and am concerned for my life/well being in jail/probation. Especially since I do not believe I will receive a fair trail or reasonable punishment. How do these cases normally turn out? Should I be concerned? I already had a consultation, but the answers were so vague it did not help at all. I really want to be assured that I will be okay staying here, but I just do not think so. Please, any advice would be much appreciated.

Answer:
 Christ, it's **simple** possession of marijuana not premeditated murder. You'll get some probation and go on to ~~smoke~~ live another day. Answer #2: You're worried about your well being if you are placed on probation? You understand that probation is something that takes place outside of jail?

Anyway the chances of you getting a jail sentence for possession are very slim. Probation yes, jail no.


Title: Towing company wants to charge me 6K for recovering my vehicle after an accident

Question: The title says most of it, had an accident earlier today had went a bit of the road I called the towing company and they told me that because they had to use a crane to recover my car I need to pay them 6k and my car still continuing to get daily storage fees. I obviously don't have this amount of money right now and I'm terrified.is this even legal? I live in RI

Answer:
 >they told me that because they had to use a crane to recover my car

if your car was stuck in a ditch or ravine or something where a normal tow truck would not be able to pull it out, then sure if they needed a crane, you are going to pay for it.

work out a payment plan or call your insurance.


Title: If a company continues to SPAM me despite me unsubscribing multiple times, isn't there a way to get some money? [USA] [MA]

Question:
Once in 2014 I bought 2 tickets from TicketMaster for the Boston Celtics.  Ever since they keep sending me SPAM.  Each time I Unsubscribe but eventually I receive yet another email from them.

It's annoying and I want to make a point, and make a little money too if I can. Isn't there a law where I can give proof (easy) and get them to pay me some money?

I tried to google it but I could not come up with anything.

Answer:
 You can [file a complaint](https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1) with the FTC.

I am not aware of money being awarded to those people who receive emails in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act, like people can do sometimes with persistent telemarketing companies and unwanted telephone calls.


Title: (IN) I moved out of my parents house and needed my belonging so I walked in and got them. Could I be in any legal trouble?

Question: So after staying at someone's house after my mom said no, (she's emotionally abusive) I decided that I wasn't going to live there anymore. I am 18 y/o and had just graduated high school. I had tried to call her on multiple occasions to get my possessions back but she never answers me. So today my brother left the door unlocked and no one was home and I walked inside and got my things and left. Could I get in trouble??

Answer:
 Potentially, usually things you "own" as a kid aren't actually yours. That said how sleepy is your town that you think police would bother with this?Answer #2: Very unlikely that you will get into trouble.  This isn't something that cops want to deal with, and it would take a real asshole of a prosecutor to try to charge you with anything.

I'm making some assumptions about what you took -- either stuff that was given to you, or which you bought your stuff, and you're not grabbing the furniture from your room or the TV from the living room.Answer #3: Tricky legal ground. Depending on where you live, if you've been living at home as your primary residence up until recently, and hadn't officially "moved out" yet, then your mom's house is still your residence, and you can't be "evicted" just as is without prior notice, so you entering the house when your brother left it unlocked wouldn't be trespassing/breaking and entering.

From the things you took, it depends on what it was, what it's worth, and how they were bought (IE you spent your allowance on them, or your family bought them for you as a "gift", or your mom bought them but allowed you to use them, IE a TV or sth). If your mom does choose to pursue the matter, you WILL need a lawyer no matter what to clear it up.


Title: Solicitor has sent my ID, supporting evidence and confirmation of ceasing legal action in relation to my ex to my ex! Help

Question:
So long story but my Ex has been making spending time with our daughter very difficult so after 3 years of trying to talk it out with her I employed a solicitor to act on my behalf and attempt to implement a Parenting Plan. After 4 months and several thousand pounds my ex just Plan ignores any communication from the solicitor. So not being able to afford taking her to court, I made the decision to cease using a solicitor and accept things as they are for the time being. I did not want my ex to know this though.
So I contact my solicitor and tell them that due to family illness (my father), and spiralling costs I need to call it a day for the time being. They said they understood and would close the case and send my id, supporting (To my case, showing 3 years of me trying to sort it out with my ex for the sake of my daughter, mediation forms that she never attended and the only copy of our wedding cert) back to me.
This is where it went wrong, they sent it all including the closing case letter to my name but at my ex's address. She now won't answer the phone to me or them. I have logged a formal complaint with them, but where do I stand? The way I see it they have breached client confidentiality, data protection and made me loose all trust in them. They have offered £500 in an account for me to use with them to take her to court and get my parenting plan, firstly it will cost a lot more then that! Secondly I don't trust them!

Help please!!

Answer: Lodge a complaint with the [UK Solicitor Regulation Authority](http://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/report-solicitor.page) . They can help you obtain compensation and may have advice on how to recover the documents.Answer #2: Try /r/legaladviceuk


Title: [Florida] I got a seatbelt ticket and have a question

Question:
Hi,

I received a ticket for a seatbelt violation in January.  I just noticed that the officer did not have me sign the ticket.

Can I have the ticket dismissed for that reason?

Answer:
 No, not at all.  The signature acknowledges receipt of the ticket.  Nothing more, nothing less.  If this is a ticket where a mandatory court appearance is not required, signatures are not required.  If this ticket was one that required a court appearance, your signature is your "bond" that you will show up to court that day.

If you sign and don't show, you'd get a bench warrant issued for failure to appear.  I'm not sure of FL specifically, but I assume that if you don't sign and don't show, they would hopefully see there was no signature and not issue a bench warrant, but instead would re-serve the ticket on you and make sure your signature is acquired the next time.


Title: (CT) College Roommate keeps dealing weed in the room

Question: It's too late into the semester for me to do a room swap.  This guy has been dealing copious amounts of drugs in the room, he has a stash just under a pound if I remember correctly from overhearing his conversation.  He brings his clients in the room constantly.  I feel like if I report him I'd be dragged down with him as an accomplice as his roommate since it wasn't immediately reported.  I've never done weed in my life, never planned on it either.  Any advice at this point, or am I stuck just riding it out?

Answer:
 > Any advice at this point, or am I stuck just riding it out?

Your options are as follows:

1.  Talk to him about your concerns and ask him to take it somewhere else.

2.  Discuss your issues with the residence staff.

3.  Report him and run the risk of getting wrapped up.Answer #2: Report it to the RA, call the police, or ask for a room change. Those seem to be the only reasonable options.


Title: My ex is a pedophile & I can't prove it.

Question:
My ex and I were together for 3+ years and we have two kids together. The children are in Florida with his mother due to the relationship being abusive.

we are going to court soon for custody. I've been through the custody process when I was a kid and know it is brutal. When we were younger, my ex confided in me that he used to watch child pornography. He said he hasn't since he was around 14.

I don't know why I stayed with him, so don't ask.

I have a lot of "unfit parenting" stories about him to explain to my lawyer, but this one issue tops them all. I do not want my kids to be abused in ANY way. And he is the most abusive person I've ever met.

Should I not even bring this up in court since I can't prove it ? All he did was tell me about him doing it, he would cry about it sometimes years after telling me, which gives me belief he still thinks about watching it.

I'm sorry if this post is a mess, ask anything you need to that I may have left out.

Answer:
 Tell your attorney and let them decide what is best to bring up in court.

Something that happened when he was 14 is unlikely going to effect custody at this point


Title: [NY] An incident happened, and now my Uber-driving father has to pay >$700.

Question:
So I will let you guys know what happened to my father and the details I know as of yet.

My dad drives for Uber in NYC. Apparently, he picked up a passenger this morning who needed to head to LaGuardia Airport. Recently, a system was created where now Uber drivers cannot just pick up any passengers from the airport; rather, they have to wait in line. First come, first serve basis.

Now, my father was informed about this situation, and he was not looking for a passenger to pick up from the airport. After he dropped the passenger off, he got out of his car to get an energy drink from the back of his car, since he had been working very early from the morning.

As he was getting an energy drink from the back of the car, a lady came up to him and asked him what the fare would be like from LGA to Manhattan. My father gave her an estimate, and the lady immediately started to put her luggage in the back.

Before my father had a chance to stop her, the cops nearby approached and told him that it was illegal to just straight pick up passengers from the airport anymore.

My father informed them that he was aware, but they still pulled him to the side and told him that he has to head to the TLC to pay a fine of ~$700, and then they towed his car away. Now he has to go to Brooklyn and pay another amount to get the car back.

I do not know all the details yet, but is there any way out of this mess now? This will go ridiculously hard on my family. :(

**TL;DR:** Father drove to airport to drop off passenger, was aware of new rules, some lady put her stuff in the back of the car, cops saw incident and misinterpreted, now my father has to pay more than $700.

EDIT: Just called my father and got a bunch of clarifications. He said that he went to the back of the car to get the luggage of the passenger he was dropping off, and then he went to get the drink. Apparently the woman was already very close to him, and after he answered her and she put her luggage in, my father got them and put them down and told her that's not how it works. The cops came right after.
He says that he has already paid the fines, so I am not really sure if we can do anything now.

**EDIT 2: Turns out it was a sting operation, like many have suggested. My father did not take her as a passenger, he only gave her an estimate of the fare. Bad move on his part, but he couldn't not help an old lady.**

Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: The cops did not misinterpret this situation. By giving her an estimate alone that was an illegal move, and this is a common practice at NYC airports. He shouldn't have given her an estimate in the first place, your father is liable for those fines.


Title: I sthis a case of discrimination? Denial of entry into public museum.

Question:
As a passionate barefooter I regularly have to cope with refusal of entry in public places like museums all over Europe which I visit during my journeys. The reasons given by the staff are partly because of customer safety and partly no sensible reason at all (usually stating generally that these are the rules, where there are no specifics when searching on the official sites).
Regarding the stated customer safety I doubt this would provide more safety when comparing walking barefoot with people wearing shoes which are "unsafe" like flip flops where you are prone to tripping, or wearing open toed sandals which could lead to contusions of your toes or higher heeled shoes which could lead to losing balance, or wearing shoes with soles that are prone to slipping and not to mention individuals suffering from disabilities which influence the gait, the constitution like frailty and the like. And my regular observations are that these mentioned groups are not being object to being denied entry.
Is this just? What beside writing complaints to the local councils and museum administrations and almost never receiving a reply can I do to achieve entry wearing/not wearing what I wish on my feet because it is my personal choice of attire. Obviously you can presume that my attire does not break any laws regarding public indecency.

Answer:
 Of course it is discrimination but the better question is whether it is illegal discrimination.

I am not aware of any special protections for people who want to go barefoot, while on the other hand I can totally see why a venue would not want barefoot visitors for liability reasons.Answer #2: > Is this just?

This question is, perhaps surprisingly, off-topic. You might be better suited asking it in r/philosophy, r/asklaw, or r/legaladviceofftopic. r/legaladvice mostly exists to help people with the legal system as it is, not to argue about the intent and effectiveness of the law.

If you believe that it is unjust, you don't need our confirmation. You can try working with your legislators to have barefootness recognized as a protected class, but I expect you won't get far.

I hope that helps - I've done what I can to directly address the only question your post appears to contain.Answer #3: Put on shoes or flip flops and feel free to go walk around the museum like every other person on Earth.


Title: Roommate is studying abroad and hasn’t found a subleaser

Question:
Hi everyone,

My roommate is studying abroad for the Spring semester and is currently on the lease for our apartment. Myself, this roommate, and my other roommate have all been searching for subleasers but have not found one (or two) to take over her bedroom.

The roommate who is studying abroad has been pretty reluctant to comprise in regards to anything having to do with money. We have a lease where the apartment complex wants a lump sum of money each month. They don’t care if it’s from one person or split between multiple people as long as the total amount is there.

I have told the roommate repeatedly that if we don’t find someone, the rent will have to be split three ways between all of us regardless of if she’s living there or not since it isn’t fair if myself and my other roommate are left paying for an apartment that we can’t afford since it would just be the two of us. She refuses to pay for a place where she isn’t living, regardless of her being on the lease. I’ve talked to the apartment management and they said if they don’t receive the total amount of money for a month, they will evict everyone. They also won’t help us find roommates in any way.

Is there anything that I can do to convince my roommate that she is obligated to pay despite not living at the apartment? Or is there anything I can do to resolve this conflict and avoid my other roommate and I each paying half of the monthly rent (which we cannot afford)?

If it helps, we’re in Minnesota.

Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 Sue her on January second when she refuses to pay. Good luck serving her abroad.

You (all 3) have to pay the landlord in full, regardless of who of the 3 of you it is. Someone has to front her share. When she’s replaced, you can tally up how much she owes, then sue her in small claims when she’s back stateside.


Title: Harbor Side Dispensary is mad at me. They want my website, but I think I don't need to hand it over.

Question:
I recently registered the domain name harborsidecannabisclub.com with the intention of starting a cannabis-related business. It seems to be a pretty good idea right about now. Anyway, they have contacted my hosting company and requested that I transfer over the domain to them! They say that they own specifically the HARBORSIDE HEALTH CENTER trademark and that the "Harborside component is distinctive in connection with cannabis related products and services they own the registrations for."

I am located in Central Florida.

Again, I my website may have nothing to do with a dispensary. Do I have to give it up??
Topic:
Intellectual Property

Answer:
 They do indeed own Harborside Health Center, as a mark associated with cannabis services.

Unless you are in the city of Harborside, I'm thinking you're SOL.


Title: (Texas) My brother was robbed at work and he was sent a bill for the stuff that was stolen

Question:
My brother works in a store. He was robbed one day when it was his turn to open. The robbery was at gunpoint and a cop was driving past and saw the robber leaving the store with her own eyes. The robber has been arrested.

My brother has taken some days off to deal with what has happened to him. About $1500 worth of money and stuff was taken. The company that owns the the store sent him a bill for the $1500. He called head office to ask about it but no one would answer his question and two days later someone came to our apartment and gave him a letter threatening a lawsuit and job loss against him. Can they actually make him pay for the stolen stuff? They say it went missing on his watch and he has to pay for the loss. I don't think they can do this but I don't know about the law and just want to help my brother.

Answer: If the guy was arrested what happened to the stolen goods?


Title: I live in Idaho, the police just took my phone stating that they did not need a search warrant to take the phone, only to search it. More in comments.

Question:
So, my ex (a minor) accused me of saving her nudes she sent me (also a minor) and filed a police report. I had deleted the nudes long ago, but I understand the reason for the investigation. A police officer showed up at my door and after talking said that he would need my phone, I told him no and he'd need a warrant to touch anything, and went and fetched my mother. He then calls his Sergeant who tells us they can take it, removes the phone from my mother's hands, and places it on a desk stating it will stay there. He then picks up the phone and starts the process of filling out a property sheet. It was in no way consensual for him to take the phone, and I need to know if was legal for them to take my phone without a warrant. The officers provided a case number, and said that if they couldn't get a warrant the phone would be returned. What can I do?
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: You can wait.  The police have probable cause that there is evidence on the phone.  Leaving the phone in your possession while they obtain a warrant would allow you the opportunity to delete that evidence.  That creates exigent circumstances.  So they likely can hold on to your phone while they seek a warrant.


Title: Can my Landlord Tow My Car w/o Written Notice?

Question:
My personal vehicle wasn’t running for a couple of months while I was making major repairs after work and on the weekends.

I came home from work a couple weeks ago and my car had been towed!? It wasn’t parked in a designated spot but was off to the side of the lot.

The reason for towing was because I was in violation of the “no non-running vehicles on premises” rule.  I assumed this certainly couldn’t mean my personal vehicle while it was under repair?! But apparently so. I guess they don’t like me even though I’ve been a tenant for six years.

Don’t they have to provide some kind of warning in writing? I got a phone message that morning but didn’t return the call before I got home. I don’t usually have access to the phone when I’m at work.

I paid $280 to the tow yard, got my car back that evening, parked it in my designated spot and proceeded to complete the repairs that weekend.

I want them to pay for my tow bill because even if they were within their rights to tow, I don’t think they followed proper legal process. I’m hoping someone with knowledge of landlord/tenant or unlawful parking on private property in the state of California can confirm.

Thanks!
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Your lease includes a clause that says "no non-running vehicles on premises" and you've been parking your non-running vehicle on the premises for *months*?

I'm actually surprised it took your landlord so long to tag it.

It is private property, but it's not your private property.

Does the parking lot have signs indicating that they will authorize towing?  If so, I don't think you have a claim.


Title: Public School Bully

Question: My daughter is in Kindergarten (Michigan) and has had now told me twice that a boy at her school has pushed her. My wife is going to talk with the principal, but I've instructed my daughter to defend herself. My wife yelled at me and says the school has a "0 Tolerance" for fighting and she could be expelled, even if she's defending herself. I know that students lose a lot of their rights while attending public school, but can schools legally kick a student out for defending themselves against a bully?

Answer:
 > can schools legally kick a student out for defending themselves against a bully?

Yes.


Title: Moving in to my wife's apartment (NC) can landlord deny me.

Question: Hello, thank you in advance for the advices, and sorry for grammarical error. I have just recently been married, and we decided that we are moving in together to my wife's apartment in NC. She has a roommates who signed separated lease but so far she is ok about me moving in if I help paid the house bills. We are trying to talk with the landlord about me moving in we do not mind paying some fee but our landlord just simply deny it. Is there anything I can do since we cannot afford renting 2 aparment at the same time?

Answer: Did you submit a separate application to be added to the lease? Or did you just move in and tell the landlord?


Title: [WA] In what ways could I legally leverage a fake/shell company?

Question:
I'm not looking to hide income or avoid taxes or do anything illegal.  I usually order things online with a fake company name because I find that I get better service, especially with IT services, if people aren't under the impression that I am just an individual.

I don't have a business license or any business bank accounts or anything, I just want to know what the legal limits are for using a fake company name.

Answer: you could start a company in your state and order under your company name, as millions of americans do every day.


Title: [US to UK] After accepting a job 1 year ago with a Fall 2015 start date, the company is now telling me I won't be approved for a work visa

Question:
I am a US citizen, currently residing in the US. The job is located in London in the UK.

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It’s possible I’m looking more for life advice than legal advice, so please feel free to point me to a more appropriate sub, I just thought you guys might have some good suggestions on how to approach this situation/how to negotiate to minimize how screwed I am.

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I accepted a job at a large company in the UK in Oct 2014 right after I completed a Masters program in London. (I’m from the US and do not hold any sort of dual citizenship.) My UK student visa expired Jan 2015 but I was given a start date of Sept 2015 (the next intake for the graduate scheme program). Over the past year I’ve been planning/preparing to move back to the UK and take this job, including declining other opportunities (which, of course, was my choice) as I love the UK and really want to move back there. About a week ago the company contacts me that my visa application will most likely not be approved due to the current political climate. Apparently, if my student visa was still valid it wouldn’t be a problem, but since it has since expired (something I did bring up with them during the hiring process), the process is much stricter.

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My understanding based on speaking with them as well as doing some research on my own, is that there is a newly(?) implemented quota on how many work visas can be granted to non-EU people. It is based on a points system based on salary and other criteria, and given that I would be starting essentially at the entry level, I most likely will be refused. The company has told me this is a brand new thing, but in my research it looks like the relevant law was passed in 2011. However, I haven’t yet been able to find exactly when it actually took effect.  Of course the contracts I signed a year ago says they are not liable if the immigration laws change. But it seems to me that if the law was passed in 2011, it’s at least something they should have known about/anticipated.

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Visas are granted on a monthly basis so they have said that they will submit an application in July and in August. I did ask what happens after August if no visa is granted and they didn’t have any answer. I’m just a bit frustrated because 1. I did have a valid student visa and I would have been available to start any time between accepting the job and the visa expiring in Jan 2015, but I get that in a big company they prefer to do intakes of graduates once a year, and 2. I’m just a big stunned that the company is acting like they’re only suddenly realizing the visa will most likely not be approved. If this law was passed in 2011 it seems like something they should have been aware of. And I accepted the job nearly a year ago, even if they had told me this six months ago, I would have been in a better position to make other plans for my life. Before they contacted me about this issue, I had already spent over $1000 on plane tickets and preparations to find housing. I started closing various US accounts and generally preparing to move. I just feel like this is a significant professional and personal setback and I’m standing here with my dick in my hand and no idea of what to do next.

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I have already started applying to US jobs in the past few days and scrambling to make a plan B for my life, but I’d love some advice on how to approach dealing with the company on this situation. They said they should get back to me sometime this week on whether the visa application was approved or not. While getting approved and moving to the UK would be my ideal situation, I’m assuming at this point there is virtually no chance of that happening. Should I let the company know how I feel like they really dropped the ball on this? I’m in the process of re-reading my contract carefully, but I’m guessing they’ve covered themselves against any legal action. Should I push for them to try to find me a place in a US office? Is there any possible legal action I could take? Even just to recoup what I already spent on the plane ticket? Would that even be possible/worth it?

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Thank you for your input!

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Tl;dr: I am a US citizen and I accepted a job in the UK in Oct 2014 while studying there, with an intended start date of Sept 2015. The company contacted me a week ago that I will most likely not be able to get a UK work visa. Is there any recourse I might have with the company to minimize how screwed I am after waiting for this job for a year and now facing unemployment?

Answer:
 I'm not a solicitor, but I very much doubt you have any recourse - but /r/LegalAdviceUK is a better place for that.

I'd also hazard a guess and say that your employer is put out about this, too. Immigration laws in the UK have changed a lot and are changing rapidly. As I said I am not a solicitor, but I worked for a large British company which 'imported' lots of foreign talent and I know that human resources in our firm would routinely be tearing their hair out trying to jump through hoops that were constantly being moved. The political situation is that the government had promised to cut net immigration to under 100,000, something that is very difficult when any EU citizen has an automatic right to live in the UK. As a result the pressure has been applied, savagely, to non-European migrants.

The unfortunate reality is that, today, it is *very*, *very* difficult for someone to immigrate to the UK from outside of the European Union. Legislation may have changed in 2011 but I suspect what you'll find is that the particular rules and guidelines - how many points are needed, and how many points you get for particular attributes and qualifications, how an employer proves that they can't get a European to do your job - are set administratively by the Border Agency.

I'm very sorry about this. Fingers crossed that it will be different in July/August and that they're just doing a bit of expectation management here.


Title: If I write a novel during work hours and/or on my work PC, does my employer have intellectual property rights to it? [NJ]

Question:
I work a full time job in the finance sector.  I’m good at my job, but it’s slow right now and I’m bored.  I also just work faster than most of my colleagues, so even in busy times, I tend to have more free time.

I’ve been thinking of taking up writing since I enjoy it, and it would look less like I’m slacking off (browsing the web).  One of the things that has stopped me is concern about whether my work could claim my writing as its property?  I probably will never finish a novel or, even if I do, it won’t be sellable, but it’s a deterrent to me.

Can someone please let me know?
Topic:
Intellectual Property

Answer:
 Do not use a work computer for personal reasons.

Write it long hand or, heck, even use your personal phone I guess, but don’t use company property.


Title: Bought PDFs of Copyrighted Textbooks on Ebay. Terrified about what may happen to me. [MA]

Question:
I recently bought a test prep book set on ebay and after doing some research learned that this is illegal since they were copied/scanned. (unlike with buying hardcover test prep books).

I am terrified about possible legal action or criminal action that may be taken against me as the buyer now or in the future. How liable am I? and what can i do!

** Terrified about what i am liable for and what i can do!**

Answer: Probably nothing will happen. Next time just buy the prep books at Half-Price books or whatever.


Title: Accidentally kept a diamond ring, being charged with theft

Question:
The title is a bit misleading. Let me explain:

I am a housekeeper and I accidentally kept a ring from a client of mine. I won’t explain how this happened because, quite honestly, you wouldn’t believe me. It sounds like a joke. So anyways, when I discovered later that I had the ring, I put it in my (never used) jewelry box and decided to put it back next week without telling her so it would t seem like I stole it.

That was in Jan, so flash forward to last month when I realize I had forgotten about the ring and kept it for 5 months. Being an utter idiot and being in a tight financial spot, I figured she hasn’t noticed that it’s gone and I will arouse suspicion if I put it back so let me sell it to a local jewelry store. (Total and COMPLETE idiot.)

Now today, I got a message that she noticed it’s missing and if I don’t have it she will file a report. I am in the process of trying to buy it back from the jeweler bc through some sheer chance they still had it. I haven’t responded to my boss and I’m freaking out about trying to get this ring back to her before she *hopefully* files a report.

So my question is- living in Florida, what are my options? I have a two year old and my whole family here. I’m trying to see if I can get her to drop any charges if she has filed a report. Are there any other options?

TL;DR- I sold my bosses ring after accidentally keeping it for 5 months and now I’m facing being arrested.

Answer: Giving you the benefit of the doubt, and assuming that you didn't initially intend to steal it, it definitely became theft when you sold it to the store. You need an attorney, and fast.Answer #2: You took something that wasn't yours, and then sold it, but you're saying that it was an accident? Best of luck with that, but depending on the value of the ring, it could be a felony....


Title: [Los Angeles] Check was cashed over half a year later, leading me to nearly $200 in overdraft fees

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You have no recourse. And they did nothing wrong. They didn't owe you a heads up. What you should have done was actually balance your books. If you did that, you wouldn't have lost track of the $700.


Title: [USA Politics] Now that Trump has forced Jeff Sessions' resignation, what steps could he potentially take in order to obstruct Mueller's investigation?

Question:
Title.

I was wondering what could Trump potentially attempt, now that [he has forced Sessions to resign](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-resigns-trumps-request/story?id=59037350)

Answer:
 If Sessions was fired, then Rosenstein would be in charge of the DOJ and, thus, the investigation. But since he legally resigned, even if it was because he was effectively fired, Trump can pick someone to serve as acting attorney general, within certain restrictions. Assuming that person didn't recuse themselves they'd be in charge of the investigation.

Trump picked someone who had publically called the investigation a witch hunt, said that Trump family finances should be off limits, and proposed a plan to effectively end the investigation by simply not funding it. I'm assuming this acting attorney general falls under the rules of the Federal Vacancies Act and can be a non Senate confirmed head of the DOJ for up to 210 days but I'm not sure. Republicans have the Senate anyway so they can confirm Kim Davis if they wanted.


Title: Apartment wants me to pay $1800 for a place I never moved into. (Cross posted)

Question:
I signed a lease in Florida on 3/16/2016 to move into an apartment on 6/1/2016. Within a month of signing the lease (not sure of the actual date) my finances change and the place is no longer affordable to me. I contact the leasing agent and she states to send something in writing but I am still responsible for paying the cancellation fee.

I dispute this as it still 3 months prior to move in and never even lived in the apartment, in fact, there was still a tenant living there. I send a certified letter over disputing it and get back a letter basically saying the same thing -- I still owe them money. Send another letter disputing. I then get a letter from a collection agency regarding it. Still dispute it but he's adamant I owe the money.

The actual lease states "The residential lease contract is made and entered to as of June 1, 2016 by and between the owner of the Lakehouse luxury apartments and my name." Another portion of the lease states "This agreement shall be fixed term of one year. The initial term of this agreement shall begin on the first day of June 2016 and ending at midnight the 31st day of May 2017."

They kept my security deposit of $299.00 as "damages of breaking the lease."

Being that I let them know with ample time that I wouldn't be moving in and the lease states that it is valid as of June 1st  and I never moved in, do I actually owe these people any money?

Answer:
 You signed a contract stating that you'd move into an apartment.  It doesn't matter to them that you're not able to afford it anymore.

You have to pay whatever fees your lease states you must, and follow the procedure for cancelling your lease.

You didn't post your location despite the multiple locations on the sub that it states you should, so it doesn't surprise me you don't read contracts and understand what those words mean, either.


Title: Minnesota: Pregnant and considering divorce

Question:
I'm currently 5 months pregnant with my husband's baby and considering divorce because he is a manipulative alcoholic and I just unearthed yet another web of lies.

We own a house that is 50/50 me/him on the title, but the down payment was paid with premarital money by him. It was recently appraised $100k over what we paid for it in July 2014. There is debt that has accumulated over the course of the marriage. We've been married a year.

I just spoke with a lawyer for a free consultation, and she advised me to move out of state before I give birth. She also mentioned the tender years doctrine. I was doing some research (my question was, in particular, which state would allow for less hassle of him coming after custody) and it seems like the tender years doctrine is really outdated. So that made me sort of question her advice.

Is this advice sound? Should I consider filing and then moving out of state during the proceedings? I have a REALLY hard time thinking that (as she explained to me) if I give birth in another state, he can't easily go after custody. That seems just bananas to me. We did an infertility treatment so he can easily prove, with one piece of paper, that he's the father.

If I give birth in Minnesota, she says, I have to alert him if I'm leaving the state and it's easier to pursue custody. Is me crossing state lines enough to scuttle custody plans? Again, that sounds crazy. I have consultation requests out with a few other potential lawyers.

Answer: You should consult some other lawyers.  Tender years is very outdated.  And unless you *really* want to move out of state and have a very good reason for doing so, it's going to look to a court like you are just trying to stop the father of this child from participating in his/her life, which he has every right to do.


Title: Service dog in school?

Question:
I go to a private Catholic school not owned or run by a religious entity and am planning on bringing my service dog this coming school year. I've tried to look this up, but a lot of the answers are contradictory or confusing, so I have the following questions:

1. Does my school have to allow me to bring my service dog?
2. Can my school require documentation of my disability?
3. If I am allowed to bring my service dog, can I bring it to every part of the school, or are certain areas off-limits? If so, where can I leave it when accessing these areas?
4. What accommodations may the school be required to make for my service dog?

Thank you!
Topic:
Disability Issues

Answer:
 https://www.pawsitivityservicedogs.com/school

That article probably sums it up better than I can. Particular with allergies it is a "grey area" and there isn't really any hard and fast part of the law (or case law) you can point to.

The answer is basically a maybe but that your parents should definitely be talking to the school with you to see how accommodating they are prepared to be. It would depend a lot of how severe your allergies are, how easily the risk can be controlled with other means, how disruptive your dog could be (or they believe it could be).

Although your service dog is probably very useful the thing to be aware of is that the important point here is to avoid you having an allergic reaction so if this can be achieved through more practical means you may need to be prepared to accept this. Answer #2: What service is the dog performing?  What's your disability?Answer #3: Is it a service dog and what service does it perform for you? Answer #4: You may or may not be allowed to bring the dog with you into some labs. Your school may or may not have a stated policy regarding this. There should be a disability and/or student services office which can help you navigate this.

If the dog is allowed, please consider purchasing booties and a stay mat to help protect him from years of accumulated chemicals.


Title: 19m. Home-schooled don't have a Social Security Number.

Question: I live in the US. When I was born my parents decided not to get me a birth certificate or a SSN. 19 now and I still don't have an SSN, however I now have a delayed Birth Certificate. Iv'e tried to get state ID but I don't have any documents except dental records. And they keep telling me I don't have enough documents. but I've showed them everything I will ever have

Answer:
 You do not need a state ID to get a Social Security card; that is just the SSA's preference. You can show other proof of identity if you indicate that you do not have a government-issued ID, and the SSA will judge whether it is sufficient.Answer #2: Listen to this podcast

http://www.radiolab.org/story/invisible-girl/

Answer #3: are you sure you weren't kidnapped? didn't you need a SSN for your schooling? do you know what hospital you were born in? sorry, your question raises more questions  :pAnswer #4: Use your birth certificate, collect as many things as you can get with your name on it, and bring a US Citizen witness who has known you for at least the past two years and get a [US Passport](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/secondary-evidence1.html) and/or a passport card.

Voter Registration cards are often a good source of secondary identification as well. As are Medicaid or welfare IDs.


Title: [EU] Airline flew me to Spain without passport and denied me boarding on way back home because of not having passport.

Question:
So I travelled from Amsterdam to Barcelona and booked the whole trip with Vueling Airline. While traveling from AMS to BCN, I presented my Dutch resident card (sort of like a work permit visa, it works as an ID proof every other time I travelled) as my ID proof and was allowed to board the flight. However, while returning from BCN to AMS, the guy at the boarding gate didn't let me board because I didn't have my passport with me. I told him that I did come with the same airline but he didn't let me board. I was with my family who have limited communication ability in English (and none in Dutch). They had to come back from Barcelona all alone and I was stranded at Barcelona airport without any help from Vueling. The guy at the gate said that the only option I have is to contact my embassy and get an emergency passport or any other travel document to go back home.

While I understand that I should've had my passport with me as it states so in the airline's website, the fact that Vueling allowed me to board the flight from AMS to BCN with my Dutch resident card, isn't it the responsibility of Vueling to get me back to Amsterdam. Usually when you don't have a visa or for any reason are denied entry to a country, I've heard that the airlines is responsible to fly you back. Another fact being that I was just returning home and not going to any other country.

Anyway, on Vueling's suggestion, I contacted another airline (KLM) and they didn't require a passport to fly back to AMS so I got their ticket and came back home. After coming back, I contacted my travel insurance provider with this case and they refused to cover this case as "the airlines who flew you to Barcelona is responsible for flying you back in case of lack of documents" [1].

I contacted Vueling for the same and now they are not agreeing for any refund because "in line with the Conditions of Carriage available on our website, it is the passenger´s responsibility to present the correct and valid documentation needed to take his flight.".

Please help me what can I do? I understand I should've had my passport with me but if the guy at onward flight had stopped me, I could've just gone back home and collected the passport as my home is just 15 mins from airport. (not that this is an excuse, [1] is the main reason I'm pissed off)

Thanks a lot :)

Answer:
 I doubt you can do anything.  This would be like getting a discount at your favorite restaurant one time due to human error and then getting mad when you didn't get it the second time.

Their website has the rules.  You didn't follow them.  There isn't anything you can do.  You just have to eat the money and charge it to the lessons learned account.


Title: [NY] Could the NYPD be sued for damages in this case?

Question:
I saw this[ video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh0lFQ_rQYM) on reddit, it appears that the NYPD intentionally blocked traffic in order to catch motorcyclists from lane splitting, which is illegal in that state.  From my understanding, this is not a case of entrapment on the part of the motorcyclists.

However, would there be grounds to sue for damages from other motorists?  Such as a person is being fired for being late for work, or a trucking firm that recieved penalties for late shipments?

I'm not even from the US, merely curious.

Answer:
 Can they sue?

Yes.

Will they win?

Almost certainly not.

The police are entitled to [qualified immunity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualified_immunity) regarding their actions on duty.


Title: Is a document still legal if additional information is added after it is being signed by both parties?

Question:
Recently I signed a lease with an apartment around campus area. This lease is an individual lease to rent 1 bedroom in 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment. The day I signed the lease, the leasing agent gave me a leasing agreement, the number of the apartment unit was not written down. Her excuse was because there are many choices coming up, she advised me to sign now and choose the unit later. So I signed the paper with all information in there except the unit number. 2 weeks afterwards on Nov 2, she assigned me an apartment unit which is currently occupied by 2 other tenants since August 2012. She also included a copy of the lease. In the lease, she added the unit number without my consent, meaning that additional information is added after both parties signed it on Oct 19.
In this case, is the paper lease still valid? or void? since it is altered after being signed?
I have no hard copy to proof, but I keep email conversation between us which shows that she assigned me the apt unit 2 weeks after the lease was signed.

Answer: I am assuming that you are trying to "get out" of the lease. You don't mention which state you are in, but you can likely argue that, without the unit, the contract was only an agreement to agree in the future and is not legally binding. If you act in compliance with it's terms, though, then you are basically saying that you agree to the new terms. Tell the agent that you do not agree to the new terms. They would have to sue you under it if you do not abide and they would have a crappy case. So you can likely just walk away. But document and inform. Sent a certified letter (make a copy) if you are worried.


Title: Falsified incident based restraining order. Help?

Question:
So, long story short, my boyfriend's ex wife has filed a restraining order against me, with false information about an alleged attack that never happened. (She has had a history of poor-me victim behavior, but this is a new level.)

The alleged incident never happened, but she apparently also filed a police report (I was never contacted by police) and went to the ER the following day for "a choking injury". When she said this incident happened, I was laid up on the couch upstairs with a bum foot, so 'chasing her down the street and strangling her' is absurd.

I just got served today, and I plan to file my response for a hearing tomorrow. My question is, what on earth can I do to prove this entire thing is FALSE and has no grounds? I don't even know how exactly to approach legal aid, or a sliding scale lawyer in my area (Portland, Or).

I suspect she is being vindictive and planning some kind of power move because my boyfriend is finally asking for child support from her and she is refusing to cooperate. Why she is going after me, I have no idea.

Please help! I'm flustered and pissed off that this crap was able to get this far.

Answer: You need to hire a criminal defense attorney. A restraining order and possible criminal charges will effect your future employment and any apartment leases.


Title: Car searched without permission by a company in Tennesee

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Searches and Seizures

Answer:
 Well, if you signed a bunch of documents without reading them, both you and we are missing important information. You probably did give permission, but you need to get that documentation. Are you trying to argue that anything you did sign shouldn't be enforceable because of the circumstances? That would put you in the realm of contract law - and it would be a difficult argument. You weren't forced, you simply wanted to keep your job. The remedy for a void/able contract is not "their behavior is now criminal," anyway. Don't expect any charges to arise from this.

Lawyers typically aren't going to say "trust me, I'm a lawyer in your jurisdiction" when they're trying to *avoid* the appearance of an attorney-client relationship. People asking for free legal advice typically don't demand that, either.


Title: Virginia sheriff using reverse 911 system to send non-emergency recorded messages to my unlisted phone number

Question:
I got pissed off last night after going to bed at 9pm and getting a call at 9:45 with a recorded message informing me of a local meeting the sheriff would be attending.

I called the number back and was able to talk to the sheriff and ask him why he was calling me since my number is unlisted and not publicly available. He informed me my number was in 'the system,' meaning the emergency alert system, and that all telephone numbers are available to him.

When I asked how the meeting notice constituted an emergency, he said these calls were part of his community outreach program that was doing good work and told me my number would immediately be removed from the alert system.

I asked if he could keep me on the alert system, but remove my number from any non-emergency calling lists. He expressed doubt at the system's ability to accommodate such a request. I offered to allow his calls between the hours of 8am and 8pm. He said he would look into what the system can do and get back to me the next day, today.

Is it legal for a local sheriff to use phone numbers obtained for an emergency contact system for non-emergency purposes that amount to drumming up attendance for the sheriff's public meetings? Can he make participation in the alert system contingent on receiving non-emergency calls?
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 > Is it legal for a local sheriff to use phone numbers obtained for an emergency contact system for non-emergency purposes

I see no legal issue here.

> Can he make participation in the alert system contingent on receiving non-emergency calls?

Very likely, yes.


Title: House sitting for my dad but afraid of deadbeat relative showing up

Question:
My father is heading out of country for 6 months.  I am moving into his house for the duration of his trip to up keep the property and take care of his pets.

I have a deadbeat relative that has asked a few times to move into his house.  He has refused, but my fear is that once my father is gone, the relative will show up and attempt to stay there and it will become my word against theirs.  I was thinking I should have my dad write a letter that makes me proxy in his absence to make decisions in relation to his household.  I am afraid that if said relative makes an appearance law enforcement will need to be called and they won’t know who to believe.

Is a letter like this necessary?  What should a letter like this say?  How do I make it legally binding?

Thanks in advance.

Answer: IANAL Have your Dad write you a lease agreement stating that you'll be the only resident allowed to live there. Answer #2: Practical advice - Don't open the door for this person.  If they break in, call the cops.Answer #3: Even without this deadbeat relative, it'd be good for you to have some paperwork showing that you're the legal resident. Like, what if there was a fire or a break-in. You're just some guy with a key as far as the police are concerned.


Title: Lost Wallet that was dropped of at police station w/ fake ID (PA)

Question:
So last night I went out to some bars with my friends in Pennsylvania. I'm 20 years old and used a fake ID to get in. Nothing eventful really happened, as I'm not a heavy drinker. We order an uber who takes us home and we all go to sleep.

Unfortunately, I dropped my wallet in the back of the car and the Uber driver could not get ahold of me that night and just dropped my wallet at the police station. I can't pick it up until Monday, and when I do how much trouble could I get in? Or do they not have the right to go through it or something? Any insight would be appreciated. Additional apologies for the poor formatting, this is from my phone.

Answer: Is your real ID in the wallet too?  Does the fake have your real info?


Title: Lawyer or Guardian Ad Litem for my custody gain?

Question: Shortly after my son was born, his mother and I separated.  She wanted almost nothing to do with him when he was born because of his severe acid reflux and night fits and gave up almost all of her time with him to avoid parenting him during difficult times. Whenever we'd get into arguments she'd withhold him from me as a source of punishment towards me (until custody was originally decided at the courthouse months later).  Since then he's come home with open sores on his head, lack of feeding or changing to a disturbing level, I've observed and documented all of this including her unsafe play environment for him, and more carelessness along the way.  She's has CPS investigate her household before because of the neglect (I'm awaiting the results) and soon to be a second time after last night when he came home with second degree burns.  My questions is, would I be able to have an adjustment for majority custody, or placement when I go, and should I use a guardian ad litem or lawyer?  If it helps, we live in Wisconsin.

Answer:
 You need a lawyer--the GAL will come in later once the custody case starts.Answer #2: >...soon to be a second time after last night when he came home with second degree burns.

Are the police involved?  They need to be involved.Answer #3: My heart hurts for your son, she doesn't deserve him.

Call the police. ASAP, file for emergency custody while all of it is sorted out. Make sure your home is clean and baby stocked because CPS will likely do a walk through with you. Get notes from the doctor explaining the burns, call CPS again.

Answer #4: You need a lawyer and you need the police. Open sores, being left in his own poop, being left to go hungry, and *second degree burns?* You NEED to understand that someone is abusing your son, and you need to act accordingly. Call the police. Get a lawyer. Petition for a temporary restraining order, immediately.

Do not be complicit in the abuse of your child. If he's coming from her neglected and with injuries, and you keep sending him back, you're knowingly putting him in danger.


Title: Denied a promotion due to family member working in the same department.

Question:
My wife has been working for this company for 3 years. Her sister has been working there for an excess of 10 years. My wife is classified as full time with benefits and her sister is part time 2 days a week.

In the employee handbook it states: "Relatives of employees are eligible to apply for employment. To avoid conflicts of interest, however, immediate family members will not be employed in the same department without prior approval of a Manager, the Business Head and Human Resources."

She has been told for the last 6 months by her manager that he wanted her as the assistant manager. She is qualified for the position and followed all necessary steps in order to secure the position.

She was then contacted by Human Resources and told that she can't be an assistant manager due to the fact that her sister works in the same department.

This limits any ability of upward progression within her department.

Is this legal? Or is this just something that should be chalked down as a blow to ones moral and work ethic and move on?

This is located in new haven ct
Topic:
Labor Law

Answer: Yes it's legal. There is no law which says an employer cannot have a policy like this. Another common policy is that one's spouse cannot work in the same department, or family members cannot supervisor other family members.


Title: HELP with federal tax refund! Has anyone ever filed a tax preparer misconduct or identity theft forms?

Question:
I'm having an issue with an unscrupulous tax preparer in Rhode Island who filed a return containing different amounts / values resulting in a higher refund than I deserved, perhaps hoping to pocket the difference. I was then informed I would be receiving a lesser amount.

No paperwork was ever even signed by any party - it was all done without my consent and I only came across the discrepancy after the fact.

Now I'm having difficulty getting my appropriate refund through the tax preparer, who wants to force me to sign newly printed tax forms retroactively before I can receive my refund check.

I'm planning to call IRS / tax advocates, but does anyone have experience dealing with the IRS in this regard?

Any advice appreciated!

Answer: Try posting your question in r/tax. I'm sure many of them are enrolled to work with the IRS and have the experience to help you.


Title: [WA state] I busted some people having oral sex in a public park near some kids, can I post the vid/screencaps to local places to shame them?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 >Let it go maybe?

This.


Title: [NC] Can our landlord charge us for damages done by a burglary?

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 >because we thought this was a safe neighborhood, neither one of us thought to get renter's insurance.

That is terrible reasoning.Answer #2: Did you break into your own residence? The landlord will have an interesting time trying to prove that, somehow, a crime committed against their property in your absence by an unknown party is directly your fault and your fault only.

They're just looking to scare you into payment because if you pay up, it's easier on them than going through their own insurance. They're just looking for low hanging fruit to recoup their losses.


Title: Crooked cop falsely accuses someone.

Question:
There's a cop in Webster County, West Virginia who shot himself, but falsely accused someone else. After a few days of searching for the suspect, he finally admits to have shot himself. There has been no action taken against him. He will keep his job, and suffer no reciprocations for his action. As a citizen concerned for anybody who can be falsely accused of anything, and as someone who believes corruption such as this is abhorrent, is there anything at all I can do? He does not deserve his job, if anything, he may just be a danger to anyone he has a personal vendetta against.
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: You can encourage his superiors to fire him via strongly worded letters, but there's no guarantee they will take your letters into consideration. There really isn't anything you can effectively do, in a timely, cost-effective manner, other than that.


Title: Photo hinting at death threat. Laws Broken?

Question: So this bully at school has made a WhatsApp group of around 15 people and in the the chat he put a picture with my head in one hand and in the other hand a knife with 'blood' on it and I have a slit throat, (you can see my shoulders) a stab wound in my forehead and crossed eyes (the X eyes that u see in some cartoons when they die). This photo is badly made but that doesn't change the fact that this is obviously a death threat, I just want to know what laws this is breaking if any. (keep in mind it was shared in a large group chat behind my back) Thanks.

Answer:
 Yeah file a police report.Answer #2: Definitely go make a police report. Print out the image, print out any screen shots of the WhatsApp conversation, and put the image and screen shots onto a flash drive. Bring all of these to the police department with you when you make your report. Gather any information you have on this person - full name, address, phone number, etc. - to give to the police as well.

Depending on your state, this could possibly be as minor as a gross misdemeanor or as bad as a felony, depending on if the police want to do anything about this.


Title: [CA] Recourse to prevent unionization

Question:
My wife has the crown jewel of work-life benefits that other unions covet.  Rather than let everyone be happy, the union has convinced some of the newbies to organize.

Her workplace ain't broken so she's voting NO.  Is there anything else we can do to stymie the process?  Can we refuse to join if the vote passes?

CA is not a right to work state :(

Answer: she won't have to join. just pay dues.


Title: Is it legal to tell people a guy is a rapist, if that's the truth? [Pennsylvania]

Question:
My friend was raped by a guy who is the president of two college clubs. I absolutely believe her. She filed a police report and a complaint with the school's title IX office. However, she has chosen to not press charges or have the school investigate the incident. It doesn't seem like any action will be taken against him unless she changes her mind. And she really doesn't want to go through with an investigation because it's all been traumatic.

I am scared the rapist will rape other girls in the clubs he is the president of. At least one of the clubs, the one my friend was in, traditionally has a number of house parties thrown by the club president. I find it likely these parties will continue, either organized by or attended by the rapist.

Would it be legal for me to privately message all the women in the clubs the rapist is captian of saying...

 "Hey, I wanted to warn you that (Rapist's Name), the president of the club you're in, has raped someone already, and I am scared it is not an isolated incident. The victim wants to remain nameless; just be careful. I am worried for your safety if you are alone with (Rapist's Name) or at a party."

A lot of these women are either just acquaintances of mine, or people I do not know at all, because they are incoming freshman.

I am worried I could be in trouble for libel or slander or something

Answer: Truth is a defense to defamation, but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t be sued and then would have to try and prove this wasn’t false.  An allegation that someone committed a criminal offense is defamation per se and would thus mean he wouldn’t necessarily have to prove damages to prevail against you.


Title: Slumlords negligence almost killed my daughter, who can I report this to?

Question: [removed]

Answer: Did they report it to the landlord that there was no heathing?


Title: (PA) Parents taking a phone that they are in no way legally bound to

Question:
I know I may sound like an irresponsible bratty child, but I'd like to ask that you hear me out.

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On Black Friday, I saved up and purchased a new phone alongside my sister who was over eighteen, myself being fourteen at the time. Because I was a minor, I was not legally allowed to sign for the phone and therefore my sister was required to sign. On top of the device being contractually bound to my sister, the device is registered under my name. The only way that my parents are bound to the phone is through my family's shared data plan of which my mom controls. Because she is only legally bound to the data plan, I would believe that the physical device, SIM card included, are the legal property of either me or my sister rather than my mother. I have reached out for consultation through the use of my landline and would like to ask here as well what the true legalities surrounding this area are.

Answer: Are you still a minor?


Title: Got a house on home away lied about age.

Question:
[California]I'm gonna be vague because i don't want to incriminate myself more but basically i breached a contract by throwing a party at a house i rented on home away and lied about my age. The house had a few things broken but the lady is telling me it's going to cost thousands. I really don't want this to go to court but I need to know what to do, would i be better off just paying what they tell me to or actually going to court despite lying on my contract? Also while staying there completely unrelated to having a party my bed broke while i was laying on it and the lady is blaming me for that even though i did nothing to that.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 You caused damage, pay for the damage.  No one is going to believe that the bed broke due to normal wear and tear if you trashed the house and broke a ton of other things. Answer #2: If she's providing you actual estimates for repair work, then yes, paying her is your best bet.  Frankly, you're probably better off paying what she asks than getting caught defrauding homeaway and breaching your contract by throwing a party.  What you did is arguably criminal.  It's probably time to talk to your parents about this.  Also:

> Also while staying there completely unrelated to having a party my bed broke while i was laying on it and the lady is blaming me for that even though i did nothing to that.

That's a lost cause.  Nobody is going to believe that the bed just broke on it's own while you happened to be throwing a rager that trashed the house but *nobody* touched the bedAnswer #3: This falls squarely in the "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes" category.  You lied about your age and then threw a party when you weren't supposed to and things got broken.  Time to adult up and pay for the damages as claimed.  The bed broke and that will be included because you cannot show that it was not due to the party.

Maybe you could get some of the people who partied with you and broke stuff to toss you some cash, but don't count on it.  Ultimately it is your name on the contract and thus, you are responsible for the damages.Answer #4: Pay for the house you are responsible for.

You arranged to rent it. Your friends trashed it. Pay for the damage


Title: Being Screwed by my landlord and my room mates

Question:
Was renting a place in CT. In the lease it said that the heat is required to be kept at 65. We went away for break (we are college kids), and the pipes burst in the house. The landlord was the first there and is stating that the heat was at 56, that it was too low, and the we violated the lease. There was over 66k worth of damage, I was the last to leave, my room mates said I must have turned down the temp. The landlords insurance is coming after me for the damages now.

The kicker is that A. I did not have the heat set that low. I wouldnt doubt it he went in there froze the place up and turned down the thermostat on us, but it was a cold spell as well, so it might have just burst, and he then turned the thermostat down since he was the first there.

B. The heat failed. The radiators are where the leaks occured, and there were multiple leaks at the baseboard of all the radiators. I have pictures of this, and the burst pipes.

Even if the heat was at 56 degrees, the radiators should not freeze unless the heat failed. Technically not my fault right? The heat has failed in our house before. Also, we had just refilled the tank.

Do I have a case if the insurance company comes after me? Also, do I have a case for getting my safety deposit back, this months rent, and the oil I just refilled? Also, for the new housing I had to get?

Answer: Contact your renter's insurance and explain what happened, that's what they're there for.


Title: Energy company is charging me for a year's worth of estimated bills (NJ)

Question: PSE&G (energy company in North Jersey) is charging me about $400 in back payment stating they've estimated my gas and electric bills from last January to this October. They're saying they just got the readings from those months and that we've been underpaying and now they want the difference. Is this legal? Can they just decide that we've been underpaying bills from almost a year ago and demand the difference?

Answer:
 Sure. That's pretty common when the gas meter is inside the house or otherwise inaccessible. They'll have you make estimated payments based on prior energy use and the number of days that are particularly cold; but will eventually come around and do a meter reading to figure out your actual usage. If you use less, you get a credit. If you use more, you get a bill for the difference. Typically in my area they'll do a reading every other month; and quarterly bills are pretty common too. My gas supplier has a yearly option, but you have to specifically opt into it, and it spreads out your bills over the entire year, so you pay a consistent amount (even in the summer) instead of having a surprise peak charge in the winter.

Unless you're challenging the validity of the meter readings, all you're doing is paying for the gas you used.


Title: Neighbor installed fence over the property line, refusing to move it

Question:
Thanks in advance for any insight you can give, I'm at a loss on how to advise my mom on this situation, we're located in Iowa.

Earlier this spring some newer neighbors installed a tall wooden privacy fence, without consulting her or getting a survey done to see where the property line was. The neighbor directed the contractor to install it with the posts facing out, nudging against my moms existing chain link fence, leaving a 5 inch gap where the grass cannot be accessed to be maintained. Once my mom realized the issue, she contacted the city to see what could be done, and they said there is no code for the city to step in and force her to move the fence to her property. My mom went ahead and got an official survey done, and at the start of the fence, it's 2 inches over, and where the fence ends its 6 inches over the property line. My question is, since it is on my mom's property, and the neighbor has been sent a certified letter written by a lawyer notifying them that the fence is over the property line, and further action would be taken if she does not remove it, can we take the fence down without facing legal action?

The current lawyer my mom is working with charged a $200 consultation, and told her that any legal fees that my mom incurs to fix this won't have to be paid for by the neighbor, even though they're the ones that caused the issue.

Answer:
 It's probably a bad idea to tear up their fence even if it is 2-6 inches into your mom's property line.  It seems like you're forgetting/disregarding that even if they move their fence so it is 100% on their property that her original problem of having a patch of grass in between her fence and their fence will still be inaccessible.

You've already paid $200 for the initial consultation, why do you now want to defer to what internet strangers have to say?Answer #2: >can we take the fence down without facing legal action?

No, don't do this. Your mom's lawyer should be able to advise her on what the next steps will be. It will likely be a period of several months and several additional letters before your mom can start thinking about pulling the fence down.

Be aware that if the fence stays up long enough (we're talking decades) your mom will eventually lose any claim against it, even if it's on her property.


Title: Statue of limitation on prosecutorial misconduct in Massachusetts?

Question: Is there a statue of limitation on prosecutorial misconduct in Massachusetts? Particularly pertaining to withholding of exculpatory evidence?

Answer:
 Are you trying to get the prosecutor charged with a crime; appeal a verdict; or pursue civil damages against the state?

Failing to disclose exculpatory evidence is a violation of a defendant's right to due process under *Brady v. Maryland;* this is generally grounds for appeal. It is possible for the state to be found liable for a civil rights violation under 42 U.S.C.S. § 1983. It is almost assuredly not possible for the prosecutor to be charged with a crime.

In any case, it is extremely fact-specific, and you'd need to speak with a civil rights attorney regarding suing in civil court. You'd speak with a criminal defense attorney who handles appeals if that's where you're hoping to go with it as well.


Title: [USA, Kansas] - Legal rights of a Residential Custody parent?

Question:
I live in Kansas and I'm wondering what the legal rights are of a parent who has residential custody. We have joint but residential custody of the child but the father is dictating everything in the childs life. He fails to inform about doctors visits, who he is leaving the child with (when not at a daycare), and doesn't allow ANYONE to watch the child. He will allow his friends, mother, and anyone else that he wants to watch her but will not allow anyone he "doesn't trust" to watch her. Even though we have never met the some of the people that watch her or we don't trust due to smoking reasons at the very least. He tries to rule 100% of what she can do and tells us no at almost anything.
Any help would be a wonder because we haven't been able to find anything out and he seems to try and make our lives as hard as possible, it's very stressful on the mother and I'm doing everything to help her. The child is almost three if that helps at all and is a clean and healthy environment when at our house.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: based on your story, the best course is to seek a family law attorney and, at the very least, request an order from the court clarifying all of this. with joint legl rights it is very likely the mother has far more say than she is currently being allowed to exercise by the father.