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Someone I know called on me anonymously to report that I had left a bar and was driving erratically. Can this be used at trial?
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Answered on December 11, 2013
The person can't testify if he/she can't be identified. If the police did not witness the erratic operation, the anonymous caller's opinion (as...
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Hello Can i sue people without a contract?
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Answered on December 11, 2013
Maybe. Probably need more info for a better answer. A contract is a set of mutual promises or obligations: If I give you $4.00, you'll sell me a...
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I am do in court on a dui/trial if I win what do I have to pay?
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Answered on December 02, 2013
It sounds to me like either your lawyer isn't communicating well with you or isn't doing his/her job. If the facts as you relate them are...
Open container in massachusetts in a car and im a minor
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Answered on November 30, 2013
As a passenger in the back seat of a motor vehicle, you can be charged with this if you "possessed" an open container of alcohol. If the booze was...
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As the landlord, how can I collect for tenant damages and also protect myself from having mishandled the security deposit?
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Answered on November 30, 2013
Security deposits are tricky, and I advise not taking them unless you know exactly what you are doing, and follow M.G.L. c.186 s.15B TO THE LETTER....
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Security deposit question.
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Answered on November 26, 2013
No, in my opinion, you are not. As long as the landlord informed you, within 30 days of receipt of your deposit as to the name and account number...
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14 days and 30 days notice to quit delivered concurrently
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Answered on November 26, 2013
You are correct as to the 30 day notice, which has to be a full rental period, although there is some controversy as to whether a 30 day notice...
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Yesterday I was stopped for stealing food worth around $7 from a grocery store.
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Answered on November 25, 2013
Don't pay the civil demand. Don't go back to the store. Don't respond to anything but a notice of a clerk magistrate's hearing (which is unlikely...
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Hello, im designing a church sign post and wanted to display a full color bloody photo of Jesus on the cross. Is it legal?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
Not in violation of state law as to content. But where did you get a photo of Jesus on the cross? May be a violation of state, federal or local...
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A man left his wallet at my son's cashier station during a busy sales night.
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Answered on November 25, 2013
I agree with my colleagues that the store can't charge him (they could make a civilian application for a criminal complaint, but the magistrate...
