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  • What does the Police Protective Fund do and why do they call your home if you did not sign up?
    The Police Protective Fund encompasses a number of different programs that aid law-enforcement workers in various way. One of...
  • How can you get a large deposit made on a co-op apartment returned if you were denied residency and the attorney for the complex is refusing to refund your deposit?
    If you signed something that said they could keep the deposit, it will be tough. You will have to sue them. If you did not sign...
  • If your husband passed away and he was the primary name on the credit cards are you responsible for those credit cards and how can you get his name taken off the deed to the house?
    With respect to the credit cards, the answer will depend on a number of factors. For example, your husband may have been the...
  • What is the petition filing fee in Louisiana for a victim to motion to dismiss criminal prosecution case?
    There is no legal action of the sort referred to. The victim of a crime may choose not to give voluntary testimony as evidence at...
  • Can your wages be garnished for a vehicle that was repossessed 7 years ago?
    A creditor cannot garnish your wages unless they file a lawsuit and obtained a judgment against you. The time deadline to file a...
  • If you report your car stolen which is your name but in possession of your estranged wife will she be arrested?
    It depends upon the laws of the state in which your live and the circumstances under which she obtained the vehicle. If the...
  • Can you settle a judgment for a lesser amount or are settlements just for before the judgment?
    You can try to settle the case any time, but each case is different. Unless you file bankruptcy, you cannot force a creditor to...
  • Is the punishment for a first-time marijuana ticket in Texas jail time or community service?
    It really depends on a lot of things. Being... Your past record, the cops that are arresting you, how much mj is on you (more...
  • What is a judge's mallet called?
    It's a Gavel. (rhymes with gravel)
  • What is paternity fraud?
    Basically it is when a woman makes a false claim of the identity of the biological father of her child or children. There are a...
  • Can a lawsuit judgment and attorney fees incurred by a spouse be enforced as a lien against a home that is solely owned by the non debtor spouse?
    Yes/no if house is only in your name depending on what the judgment is for, pertaining to anything you did together. If the...
  • Is fraudulant transfer act a criminal offense or a civil offense?
    Criminal. When it is connected with bankruptcy or is used to protect it from creditor attachment it generally constitutes a...
  • Is Key Man insurance taxable?
    No it is not. It is recorded as revenue for GAAP purposes, but is not considered business income. 10/18/2008
  • Why are consumer fireworks illegal in Pennslvania?
    So that consumers don't injure or kill themselves, or other people, using explosives in an untrained manner. People who are...
  • Are policemen required to carry a weapon when they are off duty?
    It depends on the department regulations. Some departments require off-duty officers to be armed, and some leave it up to the...
  • What is NC child labor law how old do u have to be to have a job is a workers permit required if so where can i obtain one?
    NC work permit(teens)im not sure really how old you have to be but i know you can get one from your counselor at...
  • Is it illegal to sign others up for free magazines?
    Yes. That would be false pre-tence and a form of impersonation.
  • How many shells can be legally chambered in a shotgun?
    Only one can be chambered unless you have a double barrel, then there can be two. If you mean how many can be in the magazine of...
  • Do FHA regulations prohibit a real estate broker from originating FHA mortgage loans?
    This is a highly debated question. Here is a link for you to review. It is directly from HUD Once the page is loaded, just...
  • How do you sue for nonpayment of debt for a vehicle in Tennessee?
    File suit in small claims court. Eventually the case may come to the courtroom - no juries, just you (Plaintiff), the defendent...
  • How do you evict a relative from your house?
    To evict someone from your house, first you must do your homework by calling your local police department, or a public defense...
  • What is the meaning of furtum oblatum in English law?
    Furtum oblatum is a Roman law used in England,it occurs when something that has been stolen is brought to a mans house with the...
  • What is the difference between a person and a corporation?
    For legal purposes, a person is generally more broadly defined and refers to more than than just a natural person. A person may...
  • What is the job of a juror?
    he sits on a case(together with other jurors) and delivers a verdict based on the evidence presented in court
  • Can you be a cop with a marijuana charge?
    In some places you can, in others you can't.
  • What is the underage drinking law in Maryland?
    A person under 21 cannot drink or even possess alcohol, except under the following conditions: 1. The person is an employee of...
  • Do courts have too much power than legislature?
    (in the US) No, that is the the function of the Three Branches of Government. All are co-equal. If the court is seen by the...
  • Is there a minimum age to get a county court judgement?
    No.
  • Is It Legal To Skateboard In Malaysia's RoadSide?
    yeah, it's legal
  • What are defenses for conversion?
    Lack of intent: that you believed in good faith the subject property to be yours.
  • In CA how do you perfect a security interest in a mobile home to show you've loaned money to the owner and taken a security interest on the home?
    By a written and notarized contract. Specifying the loan amount, the payment schedule, the penalty for default (late and/or...
  • Can you legally move out of you mothers home at the age of 17?
    In most states the legal age is 18. However in a few it is 19 and in Miss. it is 21. The 21 is seldom enforced except concerning...
  • Can you be arrested for a bad check that was included in your bankruptcy?
    Laws governing this issue are made by the states. Whether or not a person can be charged with a criminal act (misdemeanor in most...
  • What are the 5 states that do not share driving information to the interstate drivers compact?
    Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin
  • What are your rights if your sister and brothers agree with the executor's decision to sell your mother's home but you disagree?
    If all 3 of you are mentioned in the Will then you have a right to contest the selling of the house. Everyone goes through a...
  • If your mobile home is voluntarily repossessed can the finance company impose a judgment against your land even if the land is not a part of the finance package?
    If they choose to file a lawsuit for monies owed and the suit is won, it might be possible for the plaintiff to execute the...
  • If your wife recently purchased a penthouse in Spain do you have any legal comeback if you did not originally countersign the document?
    AnswerYou are going to have to see a lawyer on this one because it involves two countries and each has their own laws regarding...
  • Is there any 'legal action' one can take to stop the narcissistic abuser from continuing involvement with the victim's family and friends after the victim has left and filed for divorce?
    You can get a court order to have the abuser stay away from you. but your family will have to apply for a restraint order on...
  • Is it legal for the fire dept to search your burning house house was burning down and they found two stolen guns no one claimed the guns they took me to jail cause of my record do they have case?
    Internet legal advice is worth exactly what you pay for it. There are many details missing from this. These details cannot...
  • How long does truancy stay on a criminal record?
    IT DOES NOT GO ON YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD
  • Can a co-owner be removed from a vehicle title?
    Generally not without the co-owner's consent.
  • Is there anything your parents or the police can do to stop you from leaving the house once you're 17 in the state of Missouri?
    Yes, the age of majority in Missouri is 18, although many believe it to be 17. The confusion comes from the rather oblique way...
  • Does the cosigner on a mortgage need to be on the purchase and sale so the seller is aware of a cosigner?
    That is an issue between the mortgage company, the buyer and the cosigner. The seller's only worry is selling the property and...
  • How long can tax liens that are paid stay on file?
    The recording of the actual lien document will always remain in the public records. If you paid the tax, you should demand the...
  • What is the legal age to buy a house?
    I would say when your at least 19 and graduated from high school. With a decent job. Remember 19 if the legal age to sign a real...
  • What is the legal age that a noncustodial adult may stop paying child support?
    Usually it's 21. Generally it will be the legal age of majority as established by the state where the minor resides. The...
  • How much is a job application that was filled out and signed by Lee Harvey Oswald worth?
    A job application document of Lee Harvey Oswald can generate up $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 at...
  • Is it illegal for a 17-year-old girl to be with a 22-year-old guy in Pennsylvania if the age of consent is 16?
    no, as long as you are morally correct with this young girl who is still expericing teenage years.... What do you have in common?
  • Could a joint bank account be seized for a judgment against only one spouse in the state of Florida?
    Maybe. Married couples in Florida generally hold property as Tenancy By The Entirety, meaning they both own the entire amount of...
  • Is a voice recording of someone admitting to something admissible in family court in Rhode Island?
    Yes it is as long as the other person knew it was being recorded (ie. voice mail). If the recording was with a hidden recorder...
  • Can a pregnant 16-year-old be emancipated and live with the 20-year-old father of the baby if her mother is opposed to the move?
    In some states it is possible. You must check with the county court house where you would file. Be aware that emancipation...
  • How are committee assignments made and how do you know how many members from each party is assigned to a committee?
    Committee assignments are made by the leaders of the political party.
  • What are the three qualifications to become a senator?
    You must be at least at the age of 30 years old, and you must have been a U.S. citizens for at least 9 years.Resident of the...
  • Can a notary public notarize a document for a family member?
    Yes, my brother is a notary and he's notarized for me before. You can notarize for a family member, but it is not a good...
  • Do you have to return a purchase deposit on a used vehicle purchase in California?
    Supposedly
  • If you go absent without notice from the military what happens?
    "Unauthorized Absence" from the military is a Federal Offense. Police or military authorities can arrest the individual. ...
  • How can you get Civil Tort Forms?
    I suppose that you are not an Attorney. You can find the forms at a Law Library or a large public library. As for what to do with...
  • I fell in Target. Should I receive compensation?
    If you were hurt and received medical seervices these should be compensated if the fall was the fault of the store. Also if you...
  • Are pit bulls legal in Phoenix Arizona?
    Not even cities like Detriot, New York, Phoenix, or Houston, whom all have animal police shows on animal planet, have the man...
  • Is it legal to buy tramadol online?
    Check your local or national laws (depending on what country you are in). In most it is legal and convenient!
  • Can a military contractor carry a switchblade?
    It is not legal. However if you are deployed to a FOB, nobody will care. Some PX's will not sell you a switchblade if you aren't...
  • What can be done to change a law that is declared unconstitunial?
    The law has to be revised in the appropriate legislative body so that it can pass a test of constitutionality, and then...
  • Is it ever acceptable to join a gang?
    If your going to join a gang, you have to become used to the fact that your going to become a "Lifer". Someone who does life in...
  • What is the address of Bitag's office?
    yes
  • What would be a violent misdemeanor?
    The term "green police" refers to a broad range of grassroots movements and local law enforcement initiatives with respect to...
  • What is the stop and identify code and section number for California?
    None.There is no federal law requiring that an individual identify herself during a Terry stop. Hiibel merely established that...
  • Is it legal to sunbathe topless in Ohio?
    Yes. In 1998 the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that female breasts were not female genitalia, and were legal to expose in public.
  • How are court cases named?
    Typically they are named as Plaintiff(s) v. Defendant(s). So if John Smith sued Frank Jones, the case would be captioned John...
  • How many people have diplomatic immunity?
    (in the US) The US recognizes the same diplomatic immunity for foreign officials as is accorded to the US by their nation....
  • Could you still be able to turn in someone convicted of a Class 3 felony if you didn't have substantial evidence?
    You can always make a report of criminal behavior to Law Enforcement, it is up to them to look for evidence and the DA/Grand...
  • Does idaho have citizen arrest law?
    Every state does.
  • How was everybody in madinah treated?
    I suppose it depends when... In one way they were blessed - Around 622AD Madinah citizens asked the prophet Muhammad to run...
  • How long does an Estafa case prosper in the Philippines?
    It will take forever if you will file here in the philippines especially if you are not following up the case. The justice system...
  • Is cutting someones hair illegal without their consent?
    Yes, in most civilized societies this could be considered battery. Even threatening to cut another person's hair could be...
  • If you live with your grandmother but your mom has custody and lives with her boyfriend does she have the right to tell you what to do?
    Yes. As the custodial parent she can excercise her parental rights accordingly. Who she lives with is irrelevant. If there is an...
  • Is it possible to file the paperwork yourself to get a child support lien on your ex's property or do you need a lawyer in Florida?
    alot you can do yourself. go to a
  • When a person dies and you are a beneficiary of their estate what amount can you receive before you have to pay taxes?
    THE AMOUNT "EXEMPT FROM INHERITANCE TAXES" VARIES FROM STATE TO STATE. CHECK OUT FINDLAW.COM AND LOOK FOR PROBATE CODES FOR YOUR...
  • Is every state the same when it comes to Breach of Peace specifically in Virginia?
    They all have similar laws meaning that Breach of Peace is covered by two different statutes, civil and criminal. The state of...
  • Can a realtor change the amount of a lease after the lease has been signed by himself and the tenant and he has cashed the security and first payment checks as well?
    Only if the lease contains a clause allowing the action to take place. Many leases will have a stipulation about rent increases...
  • How much can you get for loss of wages due to an accident in Mississippi?
    the judge will make that determination on court day. bring all your check stubs for at least 6 months of work. anytime you go to...
  • How soon will a Chapter 13 voluntary dismissal request become effective?
    The dismissal should be entered and the case dismissed within a few days of the time that you or your attorney submit it for...
  • If a woman gets pregnant and there are two men who could be the father do the men have a right to get a paternity test without the mother's okay?
    AnswerThe general answer is yes a man can require a DNA test. In my state, Kentucky, this happens by filing a petition in...
  • How do you get rid of a warrant?
    Surrender to the authorities in the jurisdiction where the warrant was issued. It would be advisable to obtain legal counsel...
  • Is there a fine against a credit attorney for contacting the creditor instead of the creditor's attorney when chapter 13 was filed?
    The filing of a petition under Chapter 13 "automatically stays" most collection actions against a debtor or a debtor's property....
  • Can cops make a 17-year-old who left home go back in New York?
    The only way they can make him go back to New York is if he has done something wrong and was arrested. They would then have to...
  • What happens if your mother dies and she owns the mortgage on your brother's house but your brother is the only one on the deed?
    AnswerChances are that you mother owned the property, borrowed against it and then deeded it to your brother. Your brother took...
  • Is it against the law to withhold mail from a person?
    That depends on who is withholding the mail. For example, the post office can withhold mail delivery if you have a vicious and...
  • What are your rights when three brothers own their parents' property and two want to sell but the other does not?
    The two biggest factors are how the property is titled under the laws of the state and how those laws pertain to having the...
  • What is the sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm?
    AnswerDepends on the State...I believe it is unilaterally a felony crime for any felon to possess a firearm. Any felony...
  • What is the price range for janitorial services done for your average office building?
    Typically in Phoenix the janitorial services charge by the square foot of office area. I have heard between 10 and 55 cents per...
  • Where do you find information of a court evaluator in Western New York?
    It depends of what type of case it is. Could you please repost again and let us know if it's for a custody hearing (or some...
  • Can you legally change your daughter's last name to your own without her father's consent?
    Most states require that you give notice to the other parent when filing a name change petition.
  • Is it legal to take pictures of people at nightclubs and post them without their knowledge?
    Posting Pictures of People at Nightclubs If a person is identifiable a photo release is needed. If they are in a public park...
  • What kind of questions do you ask a witness?
    "Were you awake at the time of your observation?" "Have you ever witnessed anything else before?" "While you were witnessing this...
  • What if assets are primarily personal property?
    All states have a set of exemptions that can be used by the debtor to protect specific types and amounts of real and personal...
  • Are restraining orders a matter of public record in Connecticut?
    Restraining orders become a part of public records if they are not issued in direct conjuction with a crime such as sexual...
  • What is the biggest street gang in the United States Latin Kings?
    The Latin Kings are the oldest, largest and most organized Hispanic Street Gang, which has its roots dating back to the 1940s in...
  • Can a girl get in trouble by putting another guy's name on the birth certificate who is not the real dad and proceed with adoption even though the real dad wants to be a part of the baby's life?
    AnswerIf the real dad does a paternity test you are in big trouble.  AnswerI agree with the above poster. Also, you aren't...
  • Will the court order the convicted person to take a drug test before imposing a sentence for drug charges?
    The court does not order the convicted person to take a drug test. But by law 16-11.5 CRS you are required as a convicted felon,...