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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: Will I go to jail if I discharge my weapon outside at my stepson that is threatening me and my destorying property.

He is fixated on harming me. I'm frighten terribly!

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Aug 10, 2021

You might be prosecuted, yes. Firing the weapon, whether or not you hit him, might be regarded as a criminal assault. Instead, seek a restraining order from the courts, and/or call the police.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: Stepson is destroying property and harassing us constantly. I have a protection order. What else can I do legally

He's out of jail and he comes everyday and destroy our property and trying to harm me.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Aug 10, 2021

Ask the court that he be held in contempt for violating the order. And call the police, as well as his probation or parole officer, if your stepson has one.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: On the patient’s medical records, does it state whom the patient donated blood or organs to?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Aug 10, 2021

One would have to read the document.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Maryland on
Q: Can an adult coach reach out to my 13 year old child without my consent? This adult direct messaged my son on Instagram

My 13 y/o son doesn’t follow this man, the coach just reached out to him without our parental consent and he’s a convicted felon on top of it. Am I onntje position to file a legal complaint and suit against this person.

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley answered on Aug 9, 2021

If he is the coach of your son's team, then there may be a reasonable explanation for the texts. If the contents of the texts are inappropriate, or unrelated to the team your son is on and appear to be an effort to "groom" or entice your son into a relationship outside of the team,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Georgia on
Q: GA Weapons Carry renewal

I was denied my GA Weapons Carry Permit renewal because I was arrested in 2001 for marijuana possession. I previously renewed it 2 times without any problems. 20 years since only violation which was reduced to a (DC-6 disorderly conduct). No other violation and I am 52-years old. Is there a way to... Read more »

Nelson Craig Johnson
Nelson Craig Johnson answered on Aug 9, 2021

Some states do allow expungement depending on the types of charges. I am not sure about the charges considered or requirements to do so in Georgia. I would consult an attorney in your area familiar with this process. I know in Alabama, you would need to have completed all requirements of your... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: Can an owner put the house up for sale without written notice? I was given 24 hour notice by a phone call before it

Was listed and had showings the following day. We also had written agreement by text between landlord and their listing agents to extend the lease until after the holidays (1/1/2022). Is that a valid agreement in the state of Florida?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Aug 6, 2021

The landlord doesn't need to give written notice to show the house, just reasonable notice, unless the lease or rental agreement provides otherwise. And yes, a text message would probably be regarded as a written agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized on
Q: Hello i need headlight for all cars

Jreich jreich this is my Facebook text me on messenger please

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Aug 5, 2021

It looks like you are searching for an attorney. It could be difficult for someone to reach out to you with the format here. You could reach out to attorneys. There is a Find-a-Lawyer tab above. You could use that, or you could conduct your own independent searches. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Pennsylvania on
Q: How do I get a title for a motorcycle the person that owns it abandoned it on my property and is in prison for life
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing answered on Aug 3, 2021

Technically, you would file an action to quiet title. Or you would ask that person to sign the title over to you. Otherwise you treat it as abandoned property, and have it disposed of. To cover yourself I would suggest you notify the police first.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: if a person was dropped of charges of shoplifting. but had signed a trespass form from the local police department.

Does that mean the person is still banned from the store?

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Aug 2, 2021

Not sure what you have done, but it appears that you know not to go to that business again. Criminal Trespass, or worse, will probably occur otherwise.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Georgia on
Q: i have a guest staying on daily basis over 90 days, now stopped paying. police not helping, need togo through eviction ?

eviction notice served now guest refused to pay any things and said will go to the court. does this applies to daily paying guest? any law prohibits police to kick the guest?

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer answered on Jul 31, 2021

Likely yes. Especially since they were compensating you for the space. Even without a formal lease they now have a legal interest in the residence that needs to be addressed prior to eviction.

Sorry!

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Georgia on
Q: Can my grandparents demand I pay them for hiring an attorney for my court case?

During the time of living under their roof at the age of 18, I required an attorney for something that I had done, it had been settled and after moving out of my own volition they have told me I have to pay them back for hiring the attorney when there were no agreements prior to me paying them... Read more »

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer answered on Jul 31, 2021

It would be an odd case, but the facts would control. If there was no agreement then it would appear their hiring was a gift and it would be very difficult for them to recover. If there was some sort of agreement, the court would evaluate that agreement.

Both would likely be a waste of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Pennsylvania on
Q: If two people own half of a whole house can the one person force the other to sell, or make them leave?

The home was inherited to my boyfriend and his aunt from his grandmother who owned the house but left it to my boyfriend and his aunt. She is threatened to make him leave, but yet he's taken care of the house and lived in it for the past 2 years. The aunt has her own home in north Carolina.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing answered on Jul 30, 2021

They can ask for partition which is a fancy way of saying sell the house and split the proceeds. They can't make him leave but they have an equal right of possession.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it legal to tattoo in Pennsylvania without being in an official studio?

The people are over the age of 18, and the artist is bloodborne pathogen certified.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing answered on Jul 30, 2021

The person doesn't have to be licensed but they can't tattoo someone under 18.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can you use flashing lights on a vehicle while on private property in Pa. If yes, can you point me to the statutes?

I was citing for having lights inside vehicle in a private parking lot in York Pa. $1000 fine, help! Pls!

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing answered on Jul 30, 2021

The problem is you drove to the parking lot. The statutes should be on your citation.

If you have improper equipment then you can be cited for operating a vehicle without the correct equipment assuming you are not on your own land--because you had to get there.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Pennsylvania on
Q: My car was parked in front of my house; my neighbors began to fight one was knocked into my car causing a dent. Both

Guys said they were not responsible. I got quotes on damage and now my neighbor is saying they will pay by check to the auto body shop. Should i write out a contract and ask receive the money with both our signed signatures or allow them to write the check the company(not knowing if they will do... Read more »

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing answered on Jul 30, 2021

Not sure what you mean by the right thing--if they are paying for the repair to the body shop, then they would be doing the right thing.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized on
Q: Hello, I have an issue with a company in New Jersey

I bought some training courses on Internet but it's impossible to finish them within one year. I asked the company a refund but they refused.

They said: if I made the request before they delivered the package, it will be OK.

In the reality, I sent them my request before they... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Jul 24, 2021

Based on these brief facts, it sounds like it might be a difficult case. As a starting point, review the agreement you entered into. Look at the terms for cancellation. Unfortunately, these conditions sometimes tend to be limited, where it isn't merely enough not to be able to complete a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Maryland on
Q: Can a sheriff threaten to put me in jail and have me evicted because I don’t know where a wanted person is?

The person is legally my husband we are currently separated. He has a parole retake warrant that they are trying to serve and they have been to my house twice the last time they came they pushed my door open as I was answering and told me I’d go to jail too. I have three children and he left me a... Read more »

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley answered on Jul 24, 2021

Three observations: (1) if you are harboring a fugitive (e.g., he's living with you and you are allowing him to hide out and conceal his whereabouts), or you are secretly providing him money and a car, etc., then you could be charged criminally for doing those things; (2) you are under no... Read more »

3 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: I am a current business law student and Im having trouble with an assignment. Is there a way I can chat with a lawyer?

My assignment is to write a 6 page paper on what charges i can file and why against a company for holding a woman for an hour accusing her of theft and telling her if she leaves, she will go to jail. I understand that can be stressful and its a little excessive to be held for an hour, but I... Read more »

Jane Kim
Jane Kim answered on Jul 23, 2021

I understand how you wouldn't want to ask this question of your Professor. (-: But maybe you should, maybe s/he's heard so many student-like questions that s/he'd have a better explanation than I can provide here.

Every case has two parts- liability and damages. Here, you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: how do i give notification to girlfriend to move outof my home if she refuses to leave?

fiancee and her kids moved from Ohio into my new home in Tennessee, we are now splitting but she refuses to leave

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Jul 20, 2021

You probably need to file a Detainer Warrant against her in Sessions Court. Ask for possession only. Do not get in a fight.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: What steps should I take if I have been impacted by two of the listed products via Johnson Johnson lawsuit

I have been using biotin collagen shampoo and conditioner for a couple of years now. I have suffered scalp irritation and hair loss over the years and could not figure out what it was and now this news comes out.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Jul 20, 2021

I'm sorry for your ordeal. You are describing what appears to be a matter that could involve product liability legal theories. There are many firms that handle product-based cases, but some specialize in certain areas - pharmaceuticals, consumer products, or other goods. You could research... Read more »

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