How do I go about taking ownership of an abandoned boat?

It is not abandoned; it has a known owner who has not expressly relinquished his ownership interest in the vessel. Sue him in small claims court...

Does Florida have debtors prisons?

I agree with the answer given by David Raulerson — Florida does not have debtors’ prison. Your mechanic cannot have you arrested for this debt. He...

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What are a persons rights if they're being investigated for a decade plus & the info being collected is being used maliciously?

One would need an attorney specializing in civil rights. Before anyone can give you any meaningful answer on what can be done to stop the...

Out in a parking lot that is open to the public (the public can go there even if they cannot park there), you can take all the photograph you want...

Are they legally allowed to keep me on board

You have not provided enough information to provide much of an answer. To give a meaningful answer, we would need to know a lot more than you have...

What rights do I have as a student to dispute this?

The only "rights" that you have are due process rights: notice, opportunity to be heard (present your side of the controversy), and a decision that...

Is the boat property of his once the check was cashed or am I legally binded to the boat until that registration is signed?

The boat is yours until you or the new owner registers /titles the boat in the new owner's name. Even if ownership had passed to the new owner,...

How do I avoid jail time?

If you were caught fair and square (i.e., cannot suppress the stop or any evidence flowing from it), then your only hope is to plead for mercy. ...

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How do I communicate and discuss my concerns with your organization to quickly and effectively handle these issues ?

Use the "Find a Lawyer" link at the top of this web page to help retain an attorney who can give you specific legal advice based on the particular...

Can a King County District court declare someone competent to marry?

A finding of this nature applies for the entire state.