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My ex kicked me out due to old texts messages she didn’t like. I’m not on the lease however I paid for the apartment as well?
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Answered on December 19, 2019
You are not on the lease so you have no rights to the property. You may have a right to some of the money you already paid, but it will cost you...
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Why is an employer and financial company allowed to ask people for their social security numbers?
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Answered on December 19, 2019
A social security number is used by employers and banks to allow them to do background checks. You can always refuse to give your full social...
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Can a plaintiff deviate from the civil standard jury instruction and draft her own jury instruction?
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Answered on December 19, 2019
A party can always propose their own jury instructions. The Judge can accept them or not.
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Am I allowed to put a security camera in my room?
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Answered on December 17, 2019
Yes. As long as it is your private room and not a common area of the house.
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How long will my husband be in jail due to violation of his probation ?
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Answered on December 17, 2019
Jail time for probation violations could be as high as the time remaining on his original sentence. For example, If he got sentenced to 2 years,...
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What to do when the standard Civil Jury Instructions do not address the claim on the case?
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Answered on December 17, 2019
There is likely not a standard jury instruction for your case because it appears you are trying to litigate a criminal action in a civil case....
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Is there a specific time in the litigation process to file summery judgment?
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Answered on December 17, 2019
The defendant isn't litigating this matter, the plaintiff is. While summary judgment does generally come after the close of discovery, it can be...
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I'm on unsupervised probation need to know how I will find out I'm no longer on?
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Answered on December 13, 2019
Call Pretrial Services 202-220-5500
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Had a default judgment back in 2008, bank account was attached and the judgement was paid Why did the attorney reviev it
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Answered on December 10, 2019
If the debt was paid, you should have some evidence of that. Use that evidence to file a proof of satisfaction with the court. The attorney should...
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Was i legally fired?
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Answered on December 10, 2019
Unless you had a contract with your employer, you are out of luck. You are an "at will" employee, which means you work at the pleasure of your...
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