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  1. Can JAMS test you on a holiday weekend, if you've already tested this month? (once a month testing)

    - Livonia, MI

    It really should not matter because you intend to comply with the court order holiday weekend or not ... right? Be...

  2. I shoplifted 200 dollars worth of merchandise when i was 15 now I'm 16 can a job see that in the background check

    - Fontana, CA

    Your juvenile court record is confidential, and that information should never appear in an employment background check....

  3. Can I go find a different job with a different company while I am on workmans comp from a different employer?

    - Michigan City, IN

    YOU CAN get a new job during a pending Comp Claim, but in California it complicates finishing the case. As a Defense...

  4. I am a U.S Citizen, how can I help legalize my parents in the United States now that I am 21 years of age?

    - Pasco, WA

    There is a saying that goes "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." You have very dangerous assumptions and drawing...

  5. Can I fly Domestically in USA with a Valid work Permit ID only?

    - Chula Vista, CA

    Yes, domestically including even Hawaii.

  6. I asked a question 10 days ago but know answer yet looking to obtain civil law firm to file suit

    - El Dorado, AR

    Since time appears to of the essence and you have not gotten an answer for the prior question you posted (note you...

  7. Can the nyc dept of health remove my boa constrictors without giving me a chance to relocate them

    - Brooklyn, NY

    (a) No person shall sell or give to another person, possess, harbor or keep wild animals identified in subsection (b)...

  8. I deposited a $7000 and withdrew $1500, sending my already overdrafted account further into overdraft, will the bank prosecute?

    - Arcadia, CA

    Banks do not prosecute. Unfortunately for you, they may refer you to law enforcement. I would NOT speak about this on...

  9. Is there a statute of limitations for filing a small claim in Santa Monica?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    This will not be a straight answer, but I will do my best to make it clear: 1) If this is a landlord-tenant issue and...

  10. I requested a autopsy on my mother the hospital sened her to the em office and the declined the request how do i get an autopsy.

    - Detroit, MI

    Attorney Pippen is correct. Please search for a private autopsy firm near where your mother is buried. Good luck to you.

  11. 17 y/o girl dating 15 y/o boy legal?

    - Manteca, CA

    Be careful. While it is not a problem for you and your boyfriend to date, this situation could lead to very serious...

  12. I did not sign a warning and the manager took 29 hours from my regular schedule leaving me with 24 hours as a punishment

    - Irvine, CA

    You are lucky you are not unemployed. Your employer would have been fully within its rights to fire you for that...

  13. Can a dui conviction (3rd offense) ever be overturned or reduced to recklass driving etc way after the fact?

    - Plymouth, MI

    I agree with the other posters. Not many options. Sorry you're having trouble. Sounds like you worked really hard in...

  14. If I am settling my workers comp. case does Medicare have any say in this?

    - Greensboro, NC

    Ask your lawyer. Complicated question.

  15. Can my husband kick me out of house before divorce is final?

    - Amherst, NY

    No. You do not have to leave, unless there is a court order for you to leave. As regards the divorce, you should...

  16. I am applying g For food stamps n my kids father is making cash payments for voluntary child support that we both agreed .

    - Ronkonkoma, NY

    Your consent is not required for DSS to petition for support on your behalf.

  17. What are my legal rights and what advice could you offer me?

    - North Augusta, SC

    Two legal theories of recovery: (I) unjust enrichment to the extent of the value of your contribution to the cost of...

  18. I am applying g For food stamps n my kids father is making cash payments for voluntary child support that we both agreed .

    - Ronkonkoma, NY

    Your consent is not required for DSS to petition for support on your behalf.

  19. Getting out of National Guard.

    - New York, NY

    I agree that these reasons may get you out just understand the consequences. You may be barred from re enlistment. You...

  20. Need options about what to do with my wife who is getting kicked out of a hospital, has cancer, too weak for surgery, can't walk

    - Lake Worth, FL

    Contact your local hospice organization. They can help.

  21. After being employed at the same job for 9 years, I just found out that a brand new hire, male, is being paid the same amount as

    - Van Nuys, CA

    If it can be established that the difference in pay is due to your gender, then there has been a violation of law. It...

  22. What driving violations incur the Drivers Responsibility fine in Michigan?

    - Trenton, MI

    Drunk driving charges carry the responsibility fee. Driving without a license does not. Different drunk driving...

  23. Is the cost of a traffic ticket lawyer going to be less than the fine of the ticket? Last ticket moving ticket ~+10 yrs .

    - Santa Clara, CA

    Call traffic ticket attorneys in your area. There are many good ones.

  24. State employee lies in paper - where to complain?

    - Torrance, CA

    Your question is really incapable of a clear response because there is simply too little information. Untruthful...

  25. Can I apply for unemployment after a Workers Comp. settlement where I had to resign as part of the settlement?

    - Parachute, CO

    I'm not licensed in Colorado, but here in California, my clients DO IT EVERYDAY. BE CAREFUL: I'm pretty sure...

  26. Michigan OUI time frame

    - Brighton, MI

    Agree with the other lawyers. Just keep checking the mail and maybe give the court a call every month to check for any...

  27. What is the process for filing a motion for extension to respond to a complaint?

    - Blairsville, GA

    First, call the other side or opposing counsel and politely ask for short extension of time to file Answer. If they...

  28. What is considered noise disturbance

    - Thousand Oaks, CA

    The California Code provides for such a violation. You should consider fighting this ticket.

  29. My son was arrested for Assault BI FV with strangulation in Arlington, Tx. However, he was released and charges were dismissed.

    - Mesquite, TX

    Hire a lawyer to file the expunction in civil court. The DA's Office can object until the statute of limitations runs....

  30. I got fired exactly one year to the date after became disabled. Off 2 weeks then worked 4 hours, then 5-6 hours per doctor note.

    - Tustin, CA

    Your facts do not disclose enough to allow us to determine if the employer engaged in unlawful conduct or not. If you...

  31. My son received a red light camera ticket in Phoenix, AZ. The vehicle is not registered in his name.

    - Phoenix, AZ

    They probably check all of the licensed drivers at that address.

  32. I received a radar ticket for 21 over in PV.

    - Paradise Valley, AZ

    Get an attorney and fight this ticket.

  33. What recourse do I have if I believe that I am being targeted unfairly at work for termination?

    - Union City, GA

    The only thing you can do is try to learn or figure out why your employer believes you are not "satisfying all of the...

  34. Do i have to report my juvenile record on a new job application? It ask have you ever been convicted of a crime?

    - Saint Paul, MN

    In Minnesota, a "petty misdemeanor" conviction is not a crime, not is it therefore a "criminal conviction." For adults,...

  35. I live en Ca. I am married 13 years ago. I signed a Quit claim Deed to my husband. I am sorry that I did. Can I cancel this?

    - San Fernando, CA

    You should consult a divorce attorney about this issue. Here in NJ, it does not matter whose name appears on the...

  36. I am separate from my husband, he don't pay the mortgage in months and now the bank is foreclosing the house.

    - Levittown, PA

    I believe you are raising issues which should be answered by a divorce court. If you get divorce counsel, you should...

  37. What's going to happen at my failure to control court?

    - Morenci, AZ

    Get an attorney to fight this ticket.

  38. I want to do a class Action lawsuit towards my employer but cant find a lawyer. They break all the california labor laws.

    - Los Angeles, CA

    First, do not look for a class action attorney on this. Not only is this likely not a class action case, but there...

  39. I was convicted of a class4 felony in 95'. Shortly after, the judge that convicted me, passed away.Can I get this off my record?

    - Chicago, IL

    Under Illinois law, no conviction can be expunged. Many misdemeanor convictions and a very few Class 4 felony...

  40. I was awarded sole physical custody In oct.

    - Lynchburg, VA

    I think you have two overarching principle working on your side. First, it's doubtful there has been a material change...

  41. In a military clause lease-break in WA, is notice still required 20 days prior to the 1st or the full next month's rent is owed?

    - Tacoma, WA

    Mr. Nguyen refers you to the correct statutes, but look at the clause about the servicemember's orders that reads "......

  42. Can I contest a will executed 5 years ago in NC? Believe undue influence & other things played a role in how will was written

    - Charlotte, NC

    I'm very sorry about your situation. A will contest, also known as a will caveat, has to be filed at the time of...

  43. I am on probation , i violated probation and have yet to recieve a court date is there anything i can do to avoid jail time..

    - Amelia, OH

    The best thing you can do is to hire a good attorney who can help you with this case. It is very difficult to keep a...

  44. How long does it take to file for a bankruptcy? And are there any low cost attorneys for non-profits available in Sacramento, CA

    - Rancho Cordova, CA

    Unless you are planning on letting the business go, your bankruptcy options are pretty much limited to a reorganization...

  45. Do I need a common law divorce in Wyoming?

    - Cheyenne, WY

    While it is true that Wyoming does not recognize Common Law Marriage, we do uphold the sanctity of a contract, even one...

  46. I was charged with petty theft ($41) and have to go to mayors court in two weeks. I am 19 and have no prior record. Advice ?

    - Pickerington, OH

    If you want to avoid jail and a criminal record you should retain a good criminal defense attorney to assist you. If...

  47. CAN MY EMPLOYER OF 5 YEARS RIGHTFULLY DENY MY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER BEING TERMINATED FOR MAKING ERRORS?

    - Valdosta, GA

    Please don't post in ALLCAPS. First, your former employer does not itself make the decision whether or not you are...

  48. Can Partition Action against sibling award me retroactive "half rent" ?

    - Evanston, IL

    I will assume that you are tenants in common. As a general rule, a tenant in common does not have to pay rent to a...

  49. I was fired for accepting a gift of money from a dr that was an employee

    - Roseville, MI

    It you can quit, your employer can quit you. If you have a disagreement on the correctness of a policy in a non-...

  50. Can a payday loan store from 2008 attach my disability for payment?

    - Pottstown, PA

    Short answer is NO, but the long answer is we need more information. If I is SSD, then no. If it is something else...

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