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How can I be sued for injuries in a car accident when the defendant told the reporting officer that he sustained no injuries?
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Answered on July 30, 2018
Nothing prevents a person from suing for their injuries from an accident. People often develop injuries that don't manifest themselves till hours...
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Do i have a case against a neighbor in my area who is consistently slandering my name towards my boyfriend?
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Answered on July 30, 2018
Unless this guy is very wealthy, it's unlikely you're going to find an attorney to sue this person for slander. If you win, it would be tough to...
I have a warrant out for my arrest due to littering What other options do I have, if I go to jail how long can they keep me?
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Answered on July 27, 2018
It would depend on what court issued the warrant. Each has different procedures. If it's a municipal court like Bartlett or Germantown, you will...
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CCan i get a felony and theft charges and jail time?
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Answered on July 27, 2018
Yes, you can be charged with a crime. If you simply didn't pay that would likely be a civil matter, not a criminal matter. But by pawning...
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Domestic Violence in duplex behind me?
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Answered on July 27, 2018
If you can show a fear of safety, you need to write the landlord, preferably by certified mail, and keep a copy of the letter and mail receipt. ...
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Im just behind in my rent for July's month now my landlord is saying he's going to file an eviction how long do I have to be out
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Answered on July 27, 2018
The landlord must give written notice of intent to evict (assuming the lease doesn't waive that requirement). Then the landlord can file the FED...
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Can a person currently in prison be brought to the burial of their grandmother?
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Answered on July 26, 2018
Some prisons allow for furloughs and others don't. It depends on the security classification for the prisoner. But rarely do they allow them to...
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Can a manager tell you that you might not get a promotion due to pregnancy?
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Answered on July 26, 2018
Call an employment or labor attorney. It's illegal.
Writ for habeas Corpus ad testificandum does this individual have to report to court?
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Answered on July 26, 2018
No way to answer this without knowing significantly more details. But it could be that it was signed by the Magistrate Judge and the District...
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Can I date and have sexual intercourse with a friend of mine who is 18, without him getting charged with statutory rape?
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Answered on July 26, 2018
Assuming you both live in Tennessee, the sex occurs in TN and the sex is mutally consensual then it would be legal. TN allows a 15 or 16 year old...
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