Traffic Lane Violations: Should You Fight an Illegal U-Turn Ticket

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

Today I received a traffic ticket for an "Illegal U-Turn" and I am unsure whether I should fight it.
This is the location where I did the U-Turn:
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I was heading northwest on N McDowell Blvd, entered the left turn lane onto Rand St. , where I entered the street and turned around the the mouth of the street. I stopped at the stop sign on rand st. and waited there for traffic in order to turn right back onto N McDowell Blvd., which is where I got pulled over. I realize this is most likely a business district, should I try to fight the ticket?

Traffic Lane Violations: Should You Fight an Illegal U-Turn Ticket

Subleases: Nyc: Options for Sublessee if Agreed-Upon Services Not Provided by Sublessor

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: NY

I'm relatively new to practice, having gotten my license in 2013, and have very limited exposure to landlord tenant issues, particularly as they relate to the market in NYC. An issue was presented to me for which I'd appreciate some insight.

An acquaintaince ("Sue") has recently moved into a house in Brooklyn as a one of five sublessees, having signed a subletting agreement with a person ("Linda") who is the sole signatory to house overlease. My understanding is that Sue was initially quoted a rate of $1000 per month for the room, but the amount was raised to $1100 (before anything was signed) to account for the need to hire an accountant to balance what are apparently some very complex utility bills. While paying $600 a month to pay bills seems high to me, this is Brooklyn and therefore mysterious. Sue has paid first, last, and security to Linda and both signed a sublease agreement.



Sue was recently instructed to pay utility bills directly to Linda rather than a CPA, raising the question of whether or not there is an accoutant at all. Sue suspects that Linda is charging each sublessee a $100 monthly premium to have the bills in her (Linda's) name and that there is no accountant. Sue asked if she should have to pay the extra $100 when she was not receiving the service of an accountant.

I didn't have an answer, as I'm not entirely sure where contract law ends and landlord-tenant begins. Part of me thinks that if it's in the sublease, then yes; they has an agreement and that service should be offered. But I also don't know what, if any, recourse Ann has if the document both parties signed memorializes the engagement of an accountant. It does seem a little fishy, but I lack the experience to feel comfortable taking this on. I work at an Immigration practice so rarely see this kind of issue. The questions I have, then, are these:

When a service that has been bargained for in the process of negotiating a sublease agreement is not being provided, what's the best way for the sublessee to receive the value of the service? I understand there is a chance of landing on a rental "black list" if rent is withheld, so I'm not sure if this is the best way to secure performance for $1200 over the course of a year.
Is this something (assuming that there is a "there" there) that the Housing Court would handle?
Will the housing court consider outside evidence when reviewing the terms of a sublease?
My understanding is that Linda is a bit erratic. I suggested Sue contact the landlord if things go sideways and living there becomes untenable. Does the landlord have the power to over-rule terms agreed upon in the sublease (such as an agreement that sublettors cannot sublet the space or that specific services should be supplied).


If you've read through this, thanks for your patience and assistance. I'm fascinated by this part of the law but don't have much access to experienced guidance.

Subleases: Nyc: Options for Sublessee if Agreed-Upon Services Not Provided by Sublessor

Nuisance: Cypress Trees Obscuring Line of Sight for Intersection

My question involves real estate located in the State of: Maryland

We recently learned that our daughter's school bus had to be re-routed because an intersection has become unsafe for a bus to make a turn. As a result the bus is arriving 30 to 35 minutes late.

Anyway I did some research and found that there is a house on the corner of the intersection. That house has a row of cypress trees lying along the roadside. Those cypress trees are pretty much covering the ability for one to make a safe left turn (trees on right). Worse case is a bus or large vehicle.

I pulled my vehicle as close as I could get to the road (w/o entering) and still couldn't get a good perspective of oncoming vehicles. I took a picture of this.

I made an inquiry to the bus transportation department. They indicated they made an inquiry to the transportation department which responded to them that they trees were on private property therefore there is nothing they can do about it.

I'm not sure what other way to go about this because it seems like the county is simply dropping the ball and saying it's on private property (but it's still a danger). I would think the state can compel a homeowner to do something about? What would be the next step in trying to get the state to make enforcement or enforcing it myself?

Thanks

Nuisance: Cypress Trees Obscuring Line of Sight for Intersection

Transferring Title: Ex Girlfriend Won't Register Car in Her Name, Despite Transfer of Title.

My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of: North Dakota.

My boyfriend's ex girlfriend was given a car last spring when they broke up on the condition that she transfer and register the car to her name AND pay back a $2,000 loan. The ex has not registered the car in her name despite my boyfriend signing the title. Because the car is still registered to him, he recently received a late parking ticket notice from early last month that informed him that if he did not pay the ticket, he would be summoned to court.

When my boyfriend texted his ex to ask why the car was still in his name, she became very hostile and threatening. She accused him of harassing her (which he didn't, he was simply inquiring as to why the car was STILL in his name after 6 months, when she would pay the parking ticket so he wouldn't be summoned to court, ans when she would FINALLY make a payment on her loan), and eventually threatened to shoot him on sight if he came anywhere near her. We filed a police report regarding the threats, but the police were wary of giving us any legal advice regarding the car.

We found out that on the title, his ex claimed she had paid nearly $7,000 for the car when it was a gift. I have been told this is fraud, fraud that she can be prosecuted for. is this true? She has not submitted the title to the state.

We want to take her to court and have been speaking to the police. My boyfriend would like his car back as she's shown zero interest in changing the car to her name, and he's worried he'll continue to receive tickets as she is incredibly unstable and vindictive. He would also like to have his loan paid back, and has texts in which she agreed to repay him.

We are not sure what the legal process is, and whether we can get the car back or not. It was a conditional gift and a conditional loan. Is there any way to have her arrested for fraud and to reclaim the vehicle.

To summarize: ex girlfriend won't change car registration, boyfriend has been receiving tickets, ex is extremely hostile and threatening violence, may have committed fraud on a car title my boyfriend has signed.

Thanks so much in advance.

Transferring Title: Ex Girlfriend Won't Register Car in Her Name, Despite Transfer of Title.

Mortgages: Belongings

My question involves a mortgage in the state of: pa

Mortgages: Belongings

Student Discipline: Punishing for Social Media

My question involves education law in the State of: Texas

I made the mistake ok capturing a still photo(selfie) of myself in my high school parking lot, with a dos Equis can in my hand, the mess up comes when I post it to my Instagram Sunday evening.
School admins found out about it. Called me in Monday, and talked to me, so far I have admitted to only 2 things. Yes it is me in the picture, and yes I'm in front of the school with an empty beer can(I'm not kidding it really was empty).
I so far have been assigned 3 days of out of school suspension and 30 days in a district alternative education program. Soley based on their assumption the can had alcohol. And I might add they had finalized their decision on punishment, long before my hearing to defend myself. Papers were already typed out for them.
In me and my parents attempt to fight this what we think is overly harsh punishment we have argued and questioned how me this situation is any different than the drug dog busting someone with an empty can in the bed of their truck on campus?(this happened last year, kid had multiple cans and only received 3 days ISS) my super Intendents response is "well it's in your hand" but as far as I know the law states that you are fully responsible and in possession of anything in or on your personal vehicle?
Am i correct? Do I have ground to stand on here? How much does my school have to stand on?

ps. My parents are livid, my vice principle has lied to my mom twice now concerning this situation and the super Intendents is backing her up, along with avoiding in tough questions my parents ask.

Student Discipline: Punishing for Social Media

Business Management: Telephone Identification Issue (866 Number)

My question involves business law in the state of: Kentucky
I have a coworker that is sending out emails that says "if you see an 866 number it belongs to us (us is the name of our organization) is this legal? We are contracted out by the us government, however, our out going calls do not identify us as U.S. Government

Business Management: Telephone Identification Issue (866 Number)

Recovery of Premises: Property Was Treated as Abandoned Despite an Order for Storage

My question involves personal property located in the State of: Indiana

Short version: I was thrown out of residence with about 40 hours notice and without funds. The judge ordered that possessions were to be stored (in facility). "Buyer" only placed some of possessions into storage. I was notified that there were possessions at the residence and was allowed to get some. There was a dumpster on the premises containing some of my and my children's possessions and I was notified that some of possessions (such as mufflers I was ticketed for not having) had been given to scrappers. I was able to take pictures of many of the possessions that remained in the residence. Much of the stuff in storage was junk,things like empty VHS cases. I protested to the court immediately that I wanted my (our) possessions that were still in the residence but the attorney claimed (motioned?)they were "abandoned" and the judge concurred. I'm a bit confused, as the judge ORDERED them put into storage and it was apparent that far less than half were placed in storage, and the "buyer" was able to pick and choose what went and what to keep. I was not allowed to speak more than about a sentence at the eviction hearing. "Buyer" is relative to ex; house was not sold per divorce orders but rather through engineered sheriff sale. What is proper response to such a situation (regarding personal possessions)? Thanks in advance for information/guidance.

Recovery of Premises: Property Was Treated as Abandoned Despite an Order for Storage

Loan Agreements: Bank Won't Release Car Title

My question involves an auto loan or repossession in the State of: Texas.
I was hoping I could get some advice. About 3 years ago I was late on an unsecured loan at my local bank. They sent it to collections and they offered me a settlement (I think it was 40% off). I agreed and that was that. During this time I also was paying a car payment at the same bank. 2 years later, after I paid the car off they tell me they will not give me the title due to the settlement I agreed to 2 years earlier. Of course, I had no idea agreeing to the settlement would result in this. The vehicle is 11 years old and has a bad transmission. I hate to spend $2000 to fix it. I'm not sure it's even worth that much. But I don't know what to do with it. I'm sure I can pay the bank the 40% and get the title. But it seems to me, since the car was paid off I should be entitled to the title. I completed that contract in full. Can I legally sell the car (without title) or even give the car away? A junk yard might want it, but I'm not even sure I can legally sell it (or give it) to them. Can anyone offer any advice? I'd certainly be willing to pay legal fees for an attorney if I thought it would do any good. But I really just need to get rid of the car. Thank you!

Loan Agreements: Bank Won't Release Car Title

Garnishment and Execution: How to Levy Against Bank Accounts or Wages

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: PA

So I've contacted attorneys for direction, and I'm told its not worth paying them to represent me considering the amount of money I'm seeking from my former tenant. However, I am trying to complete the process of getting payment from her.

She was evicted for nonpayment of rent. She owes me approx. 1800. I received judgment for possession and money owed. She has since been evicted. I was told I needed to file an order of execution for the money owed. This was done and served to her. I was told I needed to wait 30 days before I could levy bank accounts and garnish wages. This period has passed as well.

I have called to confirm her bank, and I have her employer information. This is where I am stuck..what do I do next?? An attorney told me that her bank "will have their own form I need to complete in order to levy her account". Her bank (Wells Fargo), said they have no form, that this "form" would come from my attorney. My attorney also told me to go to the courthouse law library to find what I need. However, when I called the law library, they told me they do not distribute forms for what I need...

I am in the same situation for garnishing her wages. Is there a specific form or court document I need to present to her bank and employers? I have completed all appropriate court steps as far as I understand, however I cannot seem to find direction on how to finalize the garnishing and levying process...thank you

Garnishment and Execution: How to Levy Against Bank Accounts or Wages

Termination: Granted W/O My Testimony, Not Guilty Assault Charge, Abused

My question involves restraining orders in the State of: Maryland, Montgomery County.

Termination: Granted W/O My Testimony, Not Guilty Assault Charge, Abused