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I was set up in 2020 by UCs on a controlled sale. It was in the middle of the pandemic. It really is bugging me that the whole world was completely shut down from a global pandemic where everyone lost there jobs and cops were out there trying to buy drugs from people. So I’m wondering if there is... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
While law enforcement efforts in many areas slowed down considerably, your thought that law enforcement resources should have been paused during this period is ludicrous. The pandemic didn't stop you from selling drugs, did it? Why should police efforts stop. Should police have stopped making... Read more »
All of the cars are stopped and there is an open space to your left to pull into the left lane due to a gap left between a car and a truck. However, despite you already being halfway in the lane in the middle of the lane change, the truck suddenly accelerates in the middle of your change and slams... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney for state-specific vehicle and traffic law, the general rule nationwide is that the vehicle changing lanes or merging has a duty to make sure it's safe to... Read more »
I called the court on the 30th for a drug paraphernalia charge cuz I got caught with a pipe that was a weed pipe but it had never been used so I called and asked him if I can go ahead and proceed with zoom for the 31st court date because I was starting a new job and the lady told me she... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
Not likely. First, court staff are not the judge. You are responsible for complying with orders to appear unless excused by the judge.
It sounds like the court isn't treating it as a big deal now, but you do need to arrange to appear and make sure you are present going forward.... Read more »
mortgage was in my name alone.
Is my equity determined by full payoff balance or the principal owed?
answered on Feb 1, 2023
Unless you sit down with a family law attorney to review the terms of the court's order or your settlement agreement, it is impossible to determine your equity interest, what responsibilities your ex has for payment purposes for the mortgage balance and whether your equity interest is valued... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
I don't mean to sound rude, but you've made a statement rather than asking a question. Do you have a question? You'll want to use somewhat correct terminology. A "land patent" typically refers to the initial grant of a piece of land by the government to an individual or... Read more »
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