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Washington Questions & Answers
Q: Can out of status international student apply to study at another school?
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers' answer
It depends. You should IMMIDIATELY contact an experienced immigration attorney
It depends. You should IMMIDIATELY contact an experienced immigration attorney
Q: Is it required to go to a doctor? Also would it be worth my time to create a lawsuit?
David A. Wolf's answer
I recommend treatment if injuries resulted form an incident with OR without the possibility of pursuing a claim or lawsuit. If there is a legal remedy or cause of action for negligence, there may be a case or claim to pursue. You should find out your rights through a consultation with a local personal injury attorney. Good luck.
I recommend treatment if injuries resulted form an incident with OR without the possibility of pursuing a claim or lawsuit. If there is a legal remedy or cause of action for negligence, there may be a case or claim to pursue. You should find out your rights through a consultation with a local personal injury attorney. Good luck.
Q: My car was damaged in the lot of a bar by drunk patrons fighting. There was security, they did nothing. Is owner liable?
David A. Wolf's answer
There may be a case or claim to pursue if you can prove that the bar was negligent and the damage to your vehicle was foreseeable and preventable. You may also check to see if there is any criminal case pending for the fight. You may be able to recover your damage through restitution on the criminal case. Good luck.
There may be a case or claim to pursue if you can prove that the bar was negligent and the damage to your vehicle was foreseeable and preventable. You may also check to see if there is any criminal case pending for the fight. You may be able to recover your damage through restitution on the criminal case. Good luck.
Q: Washington State, Minor, does settlement HAVE to go into an account that they can't touch until they are 18yrs old? T/F
David A. Wolf's answer
Each state has its own laws and procedures to protect minors when there is a settlement. The process will depend on the state, the type of case, and the amount of the money involved. You should contact a personal injury attorney or a guardianship attorney in your region to discuss further. Good luck.
Each state has its own laws and procedures to protect minors when there is a settlement. The process will depend on the state, the type of case, and the amount of the money involved. You should contact a personal injury attorney or a guardianship attorney in your region to discuss further. Good luck.
Q: I got a dui In hawaii and moved to washington during the suspension. How do I get my license here?
Julie A. Rice's answer
It sounds like you have the answers: 45 AA mtgs., talk to the WA DOL website. And talk to a probation offer to make sure you have not breach our probation requirement. You can go to this site for more information and phone numbers: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls;=en&q;=Washington+deparment+depatment+of+labor&ie;=UTF-8&oe;=UTF-8
It sounds like you have the answers: 45 AA mtgs., talk to the WA DOL website. And talk to a probation offer to make sure you have not breach our probation requirement. You can go to this site for more information and phone numbers: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls;=en&q;=Washington+deparment+depatment+of+labor&ie;=UTF-8&oe;=UTF-8
Q: If someone breaks into my home, and my dog attacks them, can they sue?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
People can always sue, but here the likelihood of them winning is low. Your question is listed as Washington, but you are posting from California. If it was in California, despite strict liability for dog bites, the person cannot be trespassing, so they would loose. In any case, if you are sued, turn it into your homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance which should then defend you.
People can always sue, but here the likelihood of them winning is low. Your question is listed as Washington, but you are posting from California. If it was in California, despite strict liability for dog bites, the person cannot be trespassing, so they would loose. In any case, if you are sued, turn it into your homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance which should then defend you.
Q: ould you pay a girl for a piece of clothing after sex?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
If you have the sex, and then change your mind about buying the clothing, could you walk away without paying? Having never paid someone for sex, I don't know the answer, but I'm under the impression that there would be repercussions for failing to pay.
If you have the sex, and then change your mind about buying the clothing, could you walk away without paying? Having never paid someone for sex, I don't know the answer, but I'm under the impression that there would be repercussions for failing to pay.
Q: Do I have a invaison of privacy lawsuit?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
No, this would not be an invasion of privacy as a criminal record is a pubic record, noting private. A quick Google search of people's names will turn up plenty of sites that will do records searches.
No, this would not be an invasion of privacy as a criminal record is a pubic record, noting private. A quick Google search of people's names will turn up plenty of sites that will do records searches.
Q: r can I use tort liability against police officer accusing me in traffic ticket as a violation to to pay instead report
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
This is really hard to read, but FYI you have no right to a jury trial for infractions, and you would have hard time proving liability on a police officer.
This is really hard to read, but FYI you have no right to a jury trial for infractions, and you would have hard time proving liability on a police officer.
Q: In sophomore year of highschool I had a teacher who labeled a spray bottle of water with the words "Mormon repellent",
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
This would likely turn on how long ago this was. Assuming you were a minor, that would toll the statute of limitations, but only while you remained a minor. A tort claim notice also would be needed.
This would likely turn on how long ago this was. Assuming you were a minor, that would toll the statute of limitations, but only while you remained a minor. A tort claim notice also would be needed.
Q: Can dad be forced to get an interlock device for a DUI from 23 years ago, he just got a new DUI for drugs a week ago.
Susan Fremit's answer
Driving under the influence generally includes both alcohol and drugs. Your dad should contact a local experienced dui attorney right away to determine whether a first conviction 23 years ago will have any impact on his current charge.
Driving under the influence generally includes both alcohol and drugs. Your dad should contact a local experienced dui attorney right away to determine whether a first conviction 23 years ago will have any impact on his current charge.
Q: I would like to know if I can have the evidence suppressed or if officers were in violation of 4th amendment.
Carl Munson JR's answer
It is an interesting question. But it appears that the officer had a valid arrest warrant. If that is the case, officers have the right to a limited intrusion into the residence to arrest the suspect. And upon a valid arrest, if they find a weapon on the suspect, that would not be a violation of his rights. There would need to be more information regarding who answered the door, if there was any conversation as to consent to enter or not. The person having standing to challenge the entry...
It is an interesting question. But it appears that the officer had a valid arrest warrant. If that is the case, officers have the right to a limited intrusion into the residence to arrest the suspect. And upon a valid arrest, if they find a weapon on the suspect, that would not be a violation of his rights. There would need to be more information regarding who answered the door, if there was any conversation as to consent to enter or not. The person having standing to challenge the entry...
Q: Can I place a security camera from my front porch facing a shared (public)driveway to log suspicious activity?
Carl Munson JR's answer
As long as you are not audio recording private conversations, it should be fine to video tape public places.
As long as you are not audio recording private conversations, it should be fine to video tape public places.
Q: My boyfriend and I were very intoxicated. We got in a fight when he was trying to drive his carHe was arrested on DV
Carl Munson JR's answer
Contact the prosecutor and let them know. Contact the defense attorney and let them know.
Contact the prosecutor and let them know. Contact the defense attorney and let them know.
Q: If an individual is charged and is awaiting trial, doesn't he/ she have the right to police reports to the case?
Carl Munson JR's answer
The short answer is yes. If the individual has a lawyer (and they should if they are charged with a crime - it is just good sense), then their lawyer will get the police reports and the client can meet with the attorney and go over the reports together. If the individual is representing themselves (never a good idea), then they can "demand discovery" from the prosecution as a lawyer would. But the individual has to basically go in front of the judge and ask to proceed pro se (represent...
The short answer is yes. If the individual has a lawyer (and they should if they are charged with a crime - it is just good sense), then their lawyer will get the police reports and the client can meet with the attorney and go over the reports together. If the individual is representing themselves (never a good idea), then they can "demand discovery" from the prosecution as a lawyer would. But the individual has to basically go in front of the judge and ask to proceed pro se (represent...
Q: My boyfriend is charged with burglary 1 assault4 miscellaneous miss shift interfering with the unlawful imprisonment.
Carl Munson JR's answer
A burglary is entering or remaining unlawfully with the intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein. So, if someone enters a house unlawfully (for example without permission) with the intent to commit a crime they are guilty of a burglary. If someone enters lawfully, but then remains unlawfully (exceeds the scope of the original invitation or permission) with the intent to commit a crime, they can be guilty of a burglary.
If your boyfriend is charged with a fourth...
A burglary is entering or remaining unlawfully with the intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein. So, if someone enters a house unlawfully (for example without permission) with the intent to commit a crime they are guilty of a burglary. If someone enters lawfully, but then remains unlawfully (exceeds the scope of the original invitation or permission) with the intent to commit a crime, they can be guilty of a burglary.
If your boyfriend is charged with a fourth...
Q: Does legal precedence for a minor starting a company and thus needing a loan exist? With the loan taken out by an adult.
Adam Studnicki's answer
Contracts by minors are generally voidable in many states so doing business can be challenging. Sit down with a local business lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly...
Contracts by minors are generally voidable in many states so doing business can be challenging. Sit down with a local business lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly...
Q: can i do affiliate marketing on Opt status and H1 my course subjects are related to computer science
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Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
You can do as many jobs as you want when you are on OPT, but you will have to report all those jobs and they pay taxes properly. If you get an H1 you can not work for anyone else except the employer who sponsored your H1 visa. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal...
You can do as many jobs as you want when you are on OPT, but you will have to report all those jobs and they pay taxes properly. If you get an H1 you can not work for anyone else except the employer who sponsored your H1 visa. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal...
Q: How do I get my neighbors to pay for the headlight they busted out of my 1988 Saab
Adam Studnicki's answer
Total your car over a headlight? Something sounds wrong. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Total your car over a headlight? Something sounds wrong. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Q: Can a child in Mexico get permission to enter USA with family members with visas.
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
Okay in this situation she might have a problem coming in. She will most likely be denied entry since her father is illegal. You asked the same question before but forgot to mention the fact that her father was staying here without legal papers. I suggest you contact an attorney immediately as there are immigration raids going on all over the country and this wouldn't be a good time to bring his daughter in. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the...
Okay in this situation she might have a problem coming in. She will most likely be denied entry since her father is illegal. You asked the same question before but forgot to mention the fact that her father was staying here without legal papers. I suggest you contact an attorney immediately as there are immigration raids going on all over the country and this wouldn't be a good time to bring his daughter in. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the...
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