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Just curious, if the new bill is past in regards to automatic six months jail time of any alleged DV Does that include that he/

James's answer | Answered on December 05, 2013

There is no provision in the current, or in any proposed, CDV law to provide for automatic criminal penalties if someone lies. Currently there are...

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My friend is in jail and they gave him a bond, but we as a family can't come up with the money and they gave him a court date a

James's answer | Answered on December 05, 2013

What happens is heavily dependent on the court that your friend's case is assigned to, and the charge against him. If it is a Magistrate court...

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Can the HOA lien property of homeowners who are delinquent with payments under unwritten agreement?

James's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

An HOA can't foreclose on the basis of an unwritten agreement, but can based on non-payment for sums due under the recorded covenants and...

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What do i do? can they do this to me?

James's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Most people in your situation did not hire an attorney to help them draft an option contract, and make sure it was properly recorded. If you did...

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I rented a lot for a mobile home and have lived here a year. The entire lot has been my responsibility to mow ect. and now..

James's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

If you are renting an entire piece of property, then no the landlord does not have the right to put another tenant on the land. This would be like...

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Should I plead not guilty or request for a jury trial?

James's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

I think you want a jury trial. Hire a lawyer to help you with the process.

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Can my mother sue the company my mom and dad worked for

James's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

Maybe. If the employer is not covered under the Workers' Compensation Act (due to having so few employees) then the only way they are responsible...

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Can person holding only a mortgage on a fifth interest in bare land, request a court to force a sale on others to sale property.

James's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

Yes. The mortgage holder can foreclose which will result in their interest (being a 1/5th) put to the foreclosure sale. The mortgage holder can...

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Do I have any legal recourse in seeking a refund of an unauthorized security deposit charge on my credit card?

James's answer | Answered on November 30, 2013

Don't go rounds with the landlord. Just have your wife call her credit card company and dispute the charge.

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We are building a home, start date is July 3, 2013. Technically, our home was not completed in the timeframe promised

James's answer | Answered on November 30, 2013

It has only been 150 days since July 3, 2013, so your time has not yet run. If its not through by the 180 day deadline usually the contractor can...

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Just curious, if the new bill is past in regards to automatic six months jail time of any alleged DV Does that include that he/

My friend is in jail and they gave him a bond, but we as a family can't come up with the money and they gave him a court date a

Can the HOA lien property of homeowners who are delinquent with payments under unwritten agreement?

What do i do? can they do this to me?

I rented a lot for a mobile home and have lived here a year. The entire lot has been my responsibility to mow ect. and now..

Should I plead not guilty or request for a jury trial?

Can my mother sue the company my mom and dad worked for

Can person holding only a mortgage on a fifth interest in bare land, request a court to force a sale on others to sale property.

Do I have any legal recourse in seeking a refund of an unauthorized security deposit charge on my credit card?

We are building a home, start date is July 3, 2013. Technically, our home was not completed in the timeframe promised