Banking: Bank Employee Released Personal Infomation

My question involves personal finance in the State of: Texas

My husband and I have our home loan with a small town bank in Texas. Information reached us that our loan documents and personal information had been released to my husband 's sister who has personal vindication against him and the rest of his family. We were told that copies of our documents were made by an employee at the bank that is a friend of my husband's sister. We do not know what my husband's sister's intent to do with this information but it could be harmful. We do know that she has been talking to others about our information because we had an issue with our escrow account because our taxes had increased from the previous year and she was telling her clients at her beauty shop that were behind our loan and had proof. It has been embarrassing and humiliating situation. What should be our next step? Would the end result only be that the bank employee would be fired? Thank you.

Banking: Bank Employee Released Personal Infomation

Hiring: Can You Legally Use a Pseudonyms on Your Résumé

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of Texas. I have three questions specific to resumes and not applications:

1. Is it legal in the USA to use a pseudonym instead of a real name on a resume?

2. Can listing earned/legitimate degrees under the birth name associated with a pseudonym on a resume be considered resume fraud?

3. Can prospective employers conduct a background check from resumes without consent?

Thanks.

Hiring: Can You Legally Use a Pseudonyms on Your Résumé

Citations

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

This is just kind of a general advice issue. I'm renting a duplex, and our LL seems to keep confusing the two units. A short time after my wife and I moved in, the people in the other unit moved out. The two units have two different addresses--mine ends in 75, the neighbors with 73. When they were trying to rent the vacant unit, they posted our address on their website--a couple of 3rd party sites also listed our address. Several times, people came over, knocking on the door, peeking in windows, etc, usually when my wife was home alone. She eventually laid into one poor kid when she saw him peeking in the windows and he apologized and said "The ad says 75." She apologized to him (he's actually now our new neighbor and a super nice guy, so good.) When we emailed LL to notify her, she just denied it and said the ad says 73. I sent her two links to webpages showing the address as 75, and she still denied it, saying they have no control over 3rd party sites. On their own website, the property is listed as 73-75, with pictures of OUR unit and you have to click on a tiny link at the bottom that says "unit info" to get the real address. I ended up dropping it.
Now, the LL says they received a citation from the township saying our grass was too long, and threatening a $100 fine. This seemed odd, since I'd been mowing every week. We called the township office and were informed that the citation was for 73, NOT 75.

I'm thinking this falls more under the category of incompetence than illegal, but any advice on how to proceed if this keeps happening? Between strangers peeking in windows, and threats of fines, it's getting a bit ridiculous.

Citations

Repair and Maintenance: If My Lease Says I'm Responsible for "Grounds," What Exactly Does That Mean

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

Looking over my lease, it says tenant is responsible for "grounds." This seems incredibly vague... I've been mowing the lawn, but what exactly should I expect to be responsible for? Landscaping? Watering plants? Removing dead bushes? Hypothetically, how might a judge interpret this?

Repair and Maintenance: If My Lease Says I'm Responsible for "Grounds," What Exactly Does That Mean

Online Retailer Confirms Order/Shipment - Login States Items N/A, Sales Charge Seized

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Iowa

IA week ago Saturday I ordered 5 items online. The Order Confirmation and Ship Notice emailed Sunday AM. Contact numbers state the facility is closed until Monday. Manufacturer of 4 perishable items states they were discontinued years ago. Login to account on Monday provides Alert: Item added previously is out of stock and removed from shopping cart: "[item description redacted for simplicity]". Customer Service chat states that all 5 items "should be en route." Box arrived Friday is too small for all 5 items and sounds like it has only one item in it. How do I deal with contradictory vendor receipts and a failed order when Retailer is caught in a minimum of one lie and refuses to refund? Can CFPB take the package and open it to verify fraud? They don't respond. I paid by store debit card so no customer service is available. I know now not to use these cards now for new business deals. Is retailer documentation any use in recouping a loss?

Online Retailer Confirms Order/Shipment - Login States Items N/A, Sales Charge Seized

Criminal Records: Domestic Violence Report Filed 18 Years Ago

My question involves criminal records for the state of: California.

A Domestic Violence (maybe a domestic disturbance, I am not even sure) was filed against me some 18 years ago. Nothing came of it, only a report was taken. Wasn't arrested, No charges, No court, NOTHING.

I had not heard a peep about it until 9 years ago when I applied for a job and it came up in my background. I was denied employment because I "did not disclose" the report. I HONESTLY had no idea it would pop up as it had never been an issue prior. It was a job for a large city, so I assume they did a deeper background than my previous employer.

Fast Forward, I am applying to a job and trying to "get in front of" the issue and be as up front as I can regarding the situation.
This new job is also for a city position, and I am hoping by being up front about the issue, that I have more of a chance then I did last time.

I've reached out to the agency where the incident happened and I am trying to get the report info, they aren't sure how much they can get since it was such a long time ago. I have no information other than my name and the name of the person who called the police (we were the only two present). I don't know any officers name, or report numbers, I am not even 100% sure what year this happened (off by a couple years maybe?)

My questions are:
1) What information should I supply the employer? Just the case number?
2) Can this report ever be removed or expunged from my record and if so, how? (I have never even had a traffic ticket in the last 18 years, it was a one-time situation that was not being reported honestly by the person who filed, I didn't touch anyone, but I did kick a door).
3) What happens if they are not able to obtain all the information I need to be up front regarding the issue? I am not trying to hide anything from anyone, I want to be as transparent as I can.

Criminal Records: Domestic Violence Report Filed 18 Years Ago

Rental Agreements: Old Lease Expired, Didn't Sign New Lease

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

My old lease expired in August 2017, I told landlord via text I planned on continuing to live there but did not sign a new lease. The lease states that after August 2017, lease is renewed on a month to month basis. I gave notice in March that I planned to move out in April. I agreed to pay rent for the months of May and June which I did. Had the place professionally cleaned and although there was normal wear and tear, I left it in the same condition in which I moved in. Management company is claiming they had to "extensively clean kitchen" - untrue since I had a maid service come in. "Re-paint entire property" - unnecessary, just normal marks and scruffs, clean the HVAC system - it was filthy when I moved in and I noted it on the move in list. They not only are keeping my security deposit of $1400 (which is fine with me), but are saying I need to pay July and August rent. If I was on month to month, I feel like I have already gone above and beyond in my payments and should not be liable for two more months rent.

Rental Agreements: Old Lease Expired, Didn't Sign New Lease

Father in Need of

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Massachusetts

Hello-

I've had my 2 girls since 2010 when my ex game them up to me. In Feb 2013, she said that she wanted custody back. We went to court but she did not show up and the judgment was for the girls to be with me full time and for her to have supervised visits (with her mom there-kids Grandmother) every other weekend, which has been in effect since then now for over 3 years.
She just recently went back to work after about 8 years of being on disability for bi-polar (she is an RN) and she recently started to threaten me that she is going to be going back for custody of the girls.

The girls have been doing great since they have been with me, both of them (8 and 15 years old) are on the honor roll each term and they are involved in sports, singing etc. We live in a nice raised ranch on a dead end.

Do I have to worry that a judge would just give her back custody now that she is working again? I know that it shouldn't matter that I am a dad with custody vs a mom with the custody, it is a big worry that a judge would just give the custody back to their mom after all this time and turn their world upside down.

Any thoughts are appreciated

Father in Need of

Business Ownership: Transfer of Ownership of S-Corporation or C-Corporation

My question involves business law in the state of: New Jersey

me and my wife own a construction company (50/50 shareholders, S-Corp) which we are the only owners, and we are selling the corporation to someone, what is the proper way to transfer ownership to that person?

Business Ownership: Transfer of Ownership of S-Corporation or C-Corporation

Other Professional Malpractice: Liability of Freelance Design Engineer to Design Defects in Production

My question involves malpractice in the state of: California

This is a hypothetical, but quite reasonable, scenario that I (as a freelance electronics engineer) am often concerned about...

A client hires me as a freelance contractor to design the electronic hardware of a new product. Let's say this is a rather simple design which I do and charge a total of $1k in design fees. I supply the client with samples to test in the end application and the manufacturing data so he/she can manufacture the product in volume when ready to do so. The client later manufactures 10k pieces (through a third party) spending $100k for the manufacturing and sells the final products at a profit. A few months down the line the products start failing systematically (becoming permanently unusable after the failure but causing no injury or other damage), and after inspection it is evident that the failure is due to a previously undetected design defect in the part that I designed (not a manufacturing defect). My client is forced to compensate or replace the failed units with a resulting financial impact.

Assuming there is no relevant contract clause, what would be my liability in such a scenario? If it is clear that the issue is a result of a design mistake that, notwithstanding the extensive design stage testing, somehow slipped through, I can understand the client demanding a full or partial refund of the $1k design fees. However, the client had the samples to test with and verify their suitability in the end application and the act of getting the design to volume manufacturing is in itself (in my opinion) an approval of the design's suitability. So shouldn't the liability of my client towards his end customer stop at my client ? ...What I am trying to say is that while the design issue is clearly a direct result of my work, the magnitude of the damage is not and depends primarily on the quantities manufactured and sold by my client and my client's decision that the design was suitable for the end application in those quantities. It is easy to imaging how the magnitude of the financial loss can scale to huge sums as the production quantity increases with the original design fee being infinitesimally small by comparison.

I would like some thoughts on this, never had a problem really but this scenario is a constant discouragement.

Other Professional Malpractice: Liability of Freelance Design Engineer to Design Defects in Production

Denial & Appeals: Unempolyment Denied for Wilful Misconduct

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Kentucky

I was terminated on 4-23-2018 after 9 years 10 months at a childrens hospital. It was for unsatisfactory job performance. I have major depression disorder. The termination happened after 3 months of non-stop berating of my job performance. They wrote me up 4 times for anything from punctuation to violations of policy. They choose to enforce these with me and no one else. I have appealed their decision of willful misconduct. The hearing is 5-30-2018 at 1pm. What can I do or say to get my unemployment benefits. It is vital that I win I will lose apartment and everything that I have worked for . After I was terminated I was informed from a member of corporate that downsizing was happening. They have turned my old job into part time 2-3 times a week without benefits.

Please help

Denial & Appeals: Unempolyment Denied for Wilful Misconduct

Consumer Law Issues: Dtpa Texas Slam Dunk

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: TEXAS

anyone want to take these on contingency [i can pay filing and service fees]
1. collin county [i am officially the first plaintiff to win a tow hearing in collin county], i have already had the tow hearing and the judge ruled it illegal. now time for dtpa. potential value 3x $425 [plus your fees].
2. dallas county, no tow hearing however i do have the evidence necessary [i'm now an expert on the subject of texas tow laws] to prove deceptive trade practices. potential value 3x $1500 [plus your fees]

Consumer Law Issues: Dtpa Texas Slam Dunk

Chapter 13: Who Qualifies when Determining Your Deductions from Income on Form 122c-2

My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: NH

I do plan on hiring an attorney, but in the meantime I am just trying to gather as much information as possible to see if Ch13 is even a good option for us. On Form 122C-2 question number 5 it says to "fill in the number of people who could be claimed as exemptions on your federal income tax return, plus the number of any additional dependents you support. This may be different from the number of people in your household."

I have a unique family...so here goes. Living in my house are myself and my husband, my 20 year old daughter, my two youngest children (who I have primary custody of but only claim one for tax purposes) my husbands 2 children who live with us on weekends but whom we do claim on our taxes, and my elderly disabled father 80yrs old who contributes $300 a month to the household (not claimed on taxes).

My question is...do my step-children count in determining the number of deductions because we claim them on taxes, and support them part time? And can I include my father as well as long as I include his $300 a month as income towards the household?

Thanks in advance. This does make a huge difference in calculating disposable income as it seems the answer can range anywhere from 4-8 people.

Chapter 13: Who Qualifies when Determining Your Deductions from Income on Form 122c-2

Determination of Fault: California Accident, Not at Fault

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: California

The accident happened at a corner of an intersection when I was making a right turn. The right lane was large enough that it can fit two cars. When I was making a right turn, I slowed down and moved to the right side of the lane. Suddenly, another driver who was at the left side of the right lane also turned right. The other driver ended up hitting the left-front side of my car with the center of her passenger side. The other drive claims it was not her fault because she thought I was parking and she was making a right turn at the right lane.

Unfortunately, My insurance expired 18 days prior to the accident, and the other driver denies any wrong doing. Also, there was no witness and we did not take any pictures at the scene of the accident (it was stupid of me for not taking any pictures. I had no experience with this kind of accident). I was told by the other driver's insurance agent that I can take the other driver to court, but my chance of success is only 50/50 due to the lack of witness and evidence.

Determination of Fault: California Accident, Not at Fault

Arrest Warrants: Help

My question involves criminal law for the state of: west virginia

Arrest Warrants: Help

Libel: Walmart

My question involves defamation in the state of: Louisiana. I went to Walmart to get some things my receipt never came out of the self checkout. I get to the door greeter she then ask for my receipt. I start looking for it I forgot by then that it never came out of the machine. I only had $50 in groceries and the only thing out of the bag was a case of diapers which did not fit in the bag. I tell her I can't find my receipt and goodbye. The door greeter then says mam you can't leave. Then I say why not I paid for all of my things. So we go a little back and forth. She radios loss prevention guy. He tells me I need to come with him and find my receipt. I say noway because I was in a rush and left my 3 kids with my sister for a little while because one of the kids are breastfed and I needed to get back swiftly. He then threatens to have me locked up if I didn't follow him and go and look for the receipt. I say "No" you go I know I did not steal anything I just want to go and meet my kids. He then blocks the door and tells me I'm gonna get arrested if I leave that door. We go back and forth. Mind you customers are coming in and out. Very embarrassing.. so I tell him look you go run the cameras back or find the receipt.. I will wait...He agrees he stayed gone at least 20 minutes..Bye then customers are coming in and out watching one of the customers even told me to run, because they made it seem like I was stealing...when that happened I started to cry and just grabbed my basket and proceeded out the doors. Once I got out the doors I heard the door greeter yell "She's running". Then the manager and another employee runs out side after I am steps away from my truck and Yanks my basket away from me and tells me I can't leave. It was construction workers, and a lot of them watching and laughing, Walmart employees and customers. Embarred again. So I go back in and wait by the door. I wait another 20 minutes are so. nothing so I decided to walk down to where I had wrong my things at because I had to go my baby breastfeeds on schedule she is only 3 months. By the time I walk down there they say I'm sorry we found your receipt. A hold crowd of Walmart employees and customers were watching I was so embarrassed, not to mention they never even checked my receipt. I was so livid and nervous that I made them walk my groceries to my truck. Ever since that incident I have been depressed and have had to go on Zoloft. I stayed in bed for a week. It's hard for me to go to a store right now. I couldn't eat which means I could not feed my baby the way I use too. I have to supplement now and I take my breastfeeding seriously. I may have to quit breastfeeding all together because my baby has been crying allot lately with me taking the Zoloft. I want to sue for damages, I was bullied for no reason don't steal and didn't give them a reason to think I was. Stealing. The manager called and apologized, but I think Walmart needs to train there employees properly. I am tired of them help please.

Libel: Walmart

Libel: Walmart

My question involves defamation in the state of: Louisiana

Libel: Walmart

Division of Assets: Retirement Funds After Legal Separation then Remarried then Divorce

My question involves a marriage in the state of: Arizona

After about twenty years of marriage, my wife and I got legally separated for just over a year. The legal separation included division of assets, including retirement. We then had the legal separation dismissed and have been living happily ever after as a normal married couple. Ok,not so happily, as we are considering divorce.

My question is this... I think in AZ property gets separated in a legal separation the same way it does in a divorce. If that is correct, how would retirement get divided in our situation?

Would the split go back to the original day of marriage?

Or would it go back only to the date of the separation being dismissed?

Would the decision in the legal separation be considered at all in a future judge's decision?

Division of Assets: Retirement Funds After Legal Separation then Remarried then Divorce

Emancipation: Is It Possible to Be Emancipated Without Parental Consent

I am 16 years old. I live in Virginia. Is it possible to be emancipated without parental consent? Is it possible to be emancipated without parental consent?is I have a part time job and if I am emancipated it will be full time. I have a place lined up to live that I can afford. I usually make honor roll in school and I have no criminal record. My parents make a lot of money, however, they insult me a lot on my IQ and mistakes I've made in the past. They heard me talk about emancipation in the past and they immediately shut it down. In public, they act like they don't do anything wrong and I'm just a rebellious teen so I'm worried that if social services does an investigation they won't find anything that will allow me to be emancipated. What are my chances of successfully emancipating myself? Is it possible to emancipate myself without parental consent?

Emancipation: Is It Possible to Be Emancipated Without Parental Consent

Emancipation: Can I Get Emancipated Without Parental Consent

My question involves juvenile law in the State of:

Emancipation: Can I Get Emancipated Without Parental Consent

Creation: Why Am I Unable to Create an Easement Over My Own Property

My understanding of easements is that the servient estate and dominant estate must be owned by two separate parties.

Can anyone explain the rationale on why one cannot create an easement of their own property? I understand there is no purpose to doing so but do not see why it cannot be done.

Creation: Why Am I Unable to Create an Easement Over My Own Property

Plea Bargains: Filing Rule 32

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama
A friend who was incarcerated 26 yrs ago has filed 2 Rule 32's in Alabama. The Court filed an extension and gave her the info that her 1st Rule 32 would have to be completed before continuing with the second Rule 32. Also they ruled before she could reply to the brief. When she submitted her appeal asking for documentation from her conviction the Plea Bargain that she signed was never filed and cannot be produced.
My Question, What can be done to help her? She is serving a life sentence, and I feel this has become revenge not justice. She has done everything the family involved asked and was told they would not speak against her at the parole hearings she has had, but that was not true. Also at these Parole Hearings on 3 form our friends and Family are allowed to speak on her behalf, while 6 from the family involved can speak against.

Plea Bargains: Filing Rule 32

Title Ownership: Two Names on a Title

My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of: Texas

My ex-wife and I would like to buy our son a car for his 16th birthday. In Texas, can we title the car in both our names so that neither of us can sell it without the other's permission?

Title Ownership: Two Names on a Title

What Happens if a Judge Gets Arrested

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia, New York

Clearly, they wouldn't be able to hear their own case. That's obvious though. However, what I wondered about is if the crime was unrelated to the work that they do as a judge (e.g. they're not corrupt or anything like that) whether they would be able to continue serving as a judge or not? I'm not talking about misdemeanors here, not felonies, as I would imagine that a judge would be removed from office if they got convicted of a felony. Also, would having been arrested for a misdemeanor in the past legally prevent someone from being elected as a judge?

What Happens if a Judge Gets Arrested

Business Disputes: Determining Partners Equity Percentage

My question involves business law in the state of:
CT

Hi, guys.
Bit of a sticky issue here.
I m trying to determine my partner's equity percentage of an LLC.
I have spoken to attorneys but have gotten different answers.
So I need some help.
A number of years ago, another person and I decided to form an LLC. This LLC was formed for then current and any future business ventures with this person. (Person was a romantic partner also at that time - no we were not married as I'm told that makes a difference)

The LLC was formed under my name only.
No partnership agreement was done.
We purchased an investment property under this LLC.
Total investment was 38750. 5500 from partner, 12000 from me, and a loan from the former owners for 21250 which was recorded as a mortgage with monthly payments 30 year amortization 8 year balloon.
Even though partner was not listed on the LLC, taxes were done as a partnership, and profits and losses we're distributed via k1 on a 50/50 basis on taxes.
In actuality, the investment paid for itself 100 percent of the time, and upgrades ans repairs such as appliances were either paid for by income from the property or purchased by me. The partner did not contribute further.

Day to day operations such as maintenance or repairs were performed 80 percent by me.

Actual monthly profits were controlled and managed by me until November.
The profits paid our living expenses. Bills etc.

In November, the partner and I split. I started to give 50 percent of profits to the partner separately.

Partner had a huge fit that they were not on the LLC, so I filed an annual report that listed them.

Partner now wants to walk away and no longer have anything to do with the business.
Wants to sell the property and dissolve the LLC.

I do not want to sell.

So that leaves me one option. Buy them out.

But I need to determine thier stake in the property.
I have been told that regardless of their stake in the business, it's their contribution to the property that governs their percentage for sale/buyout purposes.

If that's the case, I'm not sure if it would be roughly 1/3, which would be thier 5500 compared to my 12000 initial investment.

OR

Since upon buyout I would be shouldering the baloon payment from the former owners, which was part of our initial investment, if their percentage would reflect their investment of 5500 compared to my 12000 + sole responsibility of payback of the 21250 which was lended. Which would equate to the partner having roughly a 14 percent stake.

OR

Does none of it matter, and partner gets 50 percent no matter what, regardless of their initial contribution?

I went to 3 attorneys and each one said something different. Which is how I was given these 3 different scenarios.

I'm open to each one, I just need guidance as to which one is accurate.

Business Disputes: Determining Partners Equity Percentage

Fight It Yes or No

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Louisiana
I was on my way home after work I had been called back into work the night shift so I was a little tired . I drive this road every day between 5-6:30 am and 4-7 pm but this day I was traveling at 7:30 am I know the speed limit is 45 and there is a school zone that says when flashing speed is 35 . So I slow down to 45 I see the sign is not flashing there was two cars about 10 yards in front of me .06 of a mile down I see a police car I check my speed it was 43 I slowed a little more I looked at the cop and he was looking at me hit his lights and turned around I immediately pulled over thinking he was after one of the two in front of me but he pulled in behind me . He said he had me doing 54 in 35 school zone I told him I didn’t think about the school zone the light wasn’t flashing and don’t normally drive at that time he just gave me the ticket I accepted and was nice I was tired and didn’t want to argue with him . I have already called to see if I could get it fixed somehow but they said no without hearing me out on the matter I have court the 5/29/18 should I bow down and pay the double fine or plea not guilty

Fight It Yes or No

Rental Agreements: Broke Lease, Owner Got New Tennant Am I Still Liable for Future Rent

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

Rental Agreements: Broke Lease, Owner Got New Tennant Am I Still Liable for Future Rent

Determination of Fault: Are Cars Supposed to Look Out for Bicyclists

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Quoting cdwjava

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What state are you in? It MIGHT make a difference as bicycle laws can be slightly different by state.

Did you signal for your right turn? How far did you travel straight before you turned across the path of the bicyclist?

Here's the problem ... you completed your U-Turn and then traveled straight for a distance - even a short distance. Even if the cyclist had run the red light, he was now within the lane, presumably to your right, when you made a right turn in front of him. Depending upon the distances involved, you could very well be found at fault.

At this point, about all you can do is submit the info you have to your insurance company and let them handle it.

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Is every car that pulls into a driveway or parking space required to look far back up the right side of the road to check for fast approaching bicycles that are swiftly passing on the right?

As an avid cyclist, a rule to stay alive is to never pass cars on the right side that are going less than 20mph because at that slow speed they can dive into a driveway or parking space.

If the cyclist is at fault file a claim with his auto insurance first. If they will not cover it file a claim with his homeowner's policy. Because the bike is stored in the home, it is part of the home and covered for liability.

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Quoting sniper

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Even if the bike ran the right that wasn't the cause of the accident. The OP making the turn in front of the cyclist is the more direct cause of the accident. Sure, one could argue that if the bike didn't run the red light he shouldn't have been there but, he was there. You still have to ensure it is safe to turn your vehicle from its lane.

The fact he ran the light (if he actually did) would be more important in civil litigation if this ever gets to that point).

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Are you saying that when car runs a red light he is only at fault if the collision takes place within the intersection? Can't a motorist assume that cars and bikes are not blowing red lights behind them?

Determination of Fault: Are Cars Supposed to Look Out for Bicyclists

Threats

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Minnesota

I messaged someone saying id kill them and an unborn baby. They reported it to the police. Since then the police knocked on my door, i didnt answer. They didnt leave a note, come back, or call at all.

What kind of trouble am i in? Will i get my daughter taken away?

I saw posts where the person who i said id kill said the cops arent going to do anything, they said they can just put a restraining order against me.

Is this true? Im very confused since the cops indeed came over. Will i be getting charged with something greater?

Threats

Keying a Car

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado.

I may have keyed someone’s car to get back at them. I left a mark that is probably 4 inches long and it was just one mark. They know I’m mad at them and could use it against me right? What do I do? Am I gonna go to jail? Help

Keying a Car

Trials: Is Someone Who is in Jail for Child Support Violation Allowed an Attorney by the Cour

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado

My nephew is being run over by his exwife and her mother who is an attorney. He has paid over $100,000 for his 14 year old daughter. He was able to do this due to a high paying job in the oil field. In the last 3 years he has suffered many health issues and cannot work in this field any longer. They have had him in jail for 9 months. They say he does not have the right to an attorney and have railroaded over him in every hearing he has had including one yesterday when he was told all he does is talk about himself.
The judge has stated that this is the most "egregious" case of child support violation she has ever seen. This couple was married for less than 2 years, she got pregnant right away and then left him and moved to Arizona where her mother, the attorney, is. The mother interfered in the hearings until the family requested she not be allowed to be involved.
His ex wife immediately went to school in Arizona and became a teacher and receives a decent income to raise one child on. In the meantime he has paid her over $100,000 in child support in 14 years but the judge says "it is the most egregious case she has ever seen!"
His family lives several hundred miles away and they have requested he be transferred to jail in that area, they have refused his requests so my sister has to drive clear across Colorado for his hearings.
It sounds like in the hearings he and his mother have been badgered by this woman's attorney and the judge.
I would almost submit that this was planned by this woman and her mother so that she could have a child and receive $800 a month to help raise that child as they have not allowed any involvement by the father and at the time of the marriage the father earned a very good income in the oil field industry.

Trials: Is Someone Who is in Jail for Child Support Violation Allowed an Attorney by the Cour

Trials: My Nephew is in Jail for Child Support Violation Can He Obtain Hearing Transcripts

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado

Trials: My Nephew is in Jail for Child Support Violation Can He Obtain Hearing Transcripts

My Ex Mother in Law is Trying to Take My Kid

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Tennessee

My ex mother in law is trying to take custody of my child. Right now I have 50/50 custody of my child. He is with me through the week and is supposed to be with his father on the weekends as I work the weekend shift. My sons father has not been in his life on and off for 2 years now. So in order for my son to maintain a relationship with his other family I have been allowing him to stay with his grandma (my ex mother in law) on the weekends. We have not always gotten along as she has contacted cps on me countless times and every case has always been closed with ZERO findings. I have tried to do what is best,for my son.

Well just this past week my husband and I who have been married for two years got into a big argument. There was yelling and he left and went to work. Never anything physical or anything like that. My son went to his grandma that day and told her about our argument so she makes up this ridiculous account of what took place and coached my son on what to say. Then she contacted his teacher at school and advised her to ask my son about the situation. She does and my son tells her the false story that his grandmother told him and the school calls cps on my husband for abuse.

Cps comes to my house and interviews my husband and I and interviewed my son separately. That same day the case was closed with ZERO findings. I have caught word that my ex mother in law is now trying to seek custody of my child and even trying to get emergency custody.

Me and my husband do not do drugs, we do not drink, and we don't spank our kids as a form of punishment. My son never gets in trouble at school, he is extremely smart, and always happy and outgoing. My husband and I both work and have pretty good jobs. We have never and would never put our children in harms way.

My question is this, what do I do?? I have tried and tried to be nice and to let all the previous history with my ex mother in law go but I do not know what to do anymore. I am tired of her trying to ruin our lives and our name.

Any advice is appreciated.
Thank you

My Ex Mother in Law is Trying to Take My Kid

Help

I'm selling a car to a friend but the car is still in my name and now they won't return the car or call me back in the dealership is letting them make payments still and I thought the car was gone and now the tickets they're getting are coming back on me when I didn't even kno they had the car because the car is not paid off yet

Help

Modification of Custody: Ex Wife is Trying to Delay Court Hearing

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Louisiana

Will do my best trying to explain whats going on.

Me and my ex have been divorced for 14yrs. I have always payed my child support and never missed a payment nor have every been late. My daughter is 17 and my son is 15 and will be 16 next month. I have been with the same woman my fiance for 12yrs she has helped with the kids in every way possible. I work offshore 14/14. I get my kids for two full weeks during the summer break from school and every weeked and holidays during the school year while I am off. Their mother has just wrapped up her 3rd divorce and works at a casino as a blackjack dealer. She works every weekend and is only off two days during the week. She recently started dating her boss at the casino and has been leaving the kids home alone for a couple days at a time, she recentl left them for 4 days to go to Houston for the NBA playoffs and left them 150$ for food and gas (I pay for my daughters car and insurance) She has never been to a school function or every inquired about their grades. I stay in touch with the teachers and see about their grades. I live 60 miles away and have been driving back and forth for the last 14 years to pick them up and drop them off for my visits, she has only met me half way a hand full of times over those years. My son called me in March and said he has had enough of living alone and eating fast food and cooking dinner for himself and wanted to move with me and my fiance. He will have his own room and will share a bathroom with his step brother (my fiance had 2 kids when i met her they are 12 and 16 boy and girl) My ex was not to happy when he told her he wanted to move and accused me of brain washing him and the only reason I am doing it is because of child support (which is hardly the reason) and to make matters worse she had my daughter call me and asked why I am doing this and they will have to live out of a box if my son moves out and she loses his child support. I hired a lawyer and filed a custody change, I am not asking for child support for my son and will still be paying child support on my daughter, I even decided to pay her two thirds of what i was paying for both of them, I pay for all the insurance, doctor bills, glasses, school clothes etc. She recently went and accepted the service of petetion and has agreed to let my son move with me. But a couple days later she said she will not agree and will go to court and ask for an extension so she can continue to get her full child support and drag this on as long as possible(she can't afford a lawyer she says) so she can collect (I have the texts when she sent them to me). I need her to sighn domiciliary parent over to me to register him in school and drivers ed since we don't live in the same parish. I guess what I am asking is does anyone thing she will get a extension and what are the chances of me getting my son. It actually felt good to let this out. Thank you

Modification of Custody: Ex Wife is Trying to Delay Court Hearing

Is a Title Needed for a 1977 Mobile Home in New York Stae

My question involves real estate located in the State of: ny i am looking to buy a 1977 mobile home but the seller does not have a title im getting conflicting info from dmv i was told yes one time then no the second time

Is a Title Needed for a 1977 Mobile Home in New York Stae

Modification of Support: Son is Almost 18, Refuses to Go to School and Mother Doesn't Enforce or Encourage

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Connecticut (technically) She moved to North Carolina recently

Long story short, I have been corresponding with my son's schools for the last 3 years about his attendance (this is supposed to be his Junior Year). He does not attend school regularly and his mother doesn't encourage or enforce that he ever had to attend.

She recently relocated with him to North Carolina but the original order was from Connecticut. It took her a month to even enroll him into a school in North Carolina!
Viewing his attendance in his new North Carolina school, it's the same exact pattern as when he lived in Connecticut. He's basically throwing his life away and she's letting him.

One school in Connecticut suggested JobCorps for him since they didn't think it possible for him to ever graduate. I applied him for JobCorps. Expectedly, the mother vetoed that decision and he was put into a special school with less students and more ratio with teachers. Again, expectandlty, his attendance issues continued.

Now in North Carolina, after corresponding with his new Guidance Counselor at the school, there is absolutely no way for him to graduate next June (2019) when he was supposed to graduate and the counselor said for him to try to get a GED. His 18th birthday is this August (2018). For three "full" years of school, he now has 7 total credits. The North Carolina school requires 22 for graduation. I want him to get his GED but he probably won't attend.

What are my options? Would a Judge realize that he's gong to be an adult, has never attended High-school regularly, and will more than likely never change his ways? Should I do a modification in Connecticut (or North Carolina or Maryland where reside)? Should the modification be done after his "senior" year starts in August?

I wanted nothing but success for my son, however his mother does not value the importance of an education the same way I do. I fear he has thrown his life away and will suffer these consequences forever and that she let him do it.

Modification of Support: Son is Almost 18, Refuses to Go to School and Mother Doesn't Enforce or Encourage

Boundary Agreements: Property Lines

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

My son bought a row home around 2 years ago. His neighbor has hammered a pipe in the ground and spray painted lines in orange, on my son's property where my son parks his cars in the back. The neighbor is telling my son that it's where the true property lines are. These homes were built in 1929. The neighbor nor anyone else to my knowledge has ever taken this to court. If the neighbor is right then the House and the backyard was partially built on his property and the neighbor's house was partially built on his neighbor's property. After all these years wouldn't the property lines be legally where they are now, if nothing has ever been done legally since 1929?

Boundary Agreements: Property Lines

Item for a Grandchild

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Arizona
I have an item that I now want to leave in trust (children's subtrust) to my GC-a young minor.
I have always planned to give it to the elder D and both D's know that, with the understanding that it would then go to younger D, the GC's mother and then to her child. That has been the expectation for many years, the GC is quite young. The child's mother is named as trustee of children's trust.
There has been a rift, or a widening of the rift. There is possibility of divorce and I want my assets to stay in my family line, not D's ex.
What is the best way to be somewhat assured that the item will end up with my GC? The 2 D's do not always get along. I think I would still prefer to pass it to the the elder D first and hope she follows through, but I'm open, asking for your thoughts. Maybe it's better to just give it to the gc's mother to hold for her. That way the child would get it, but that might further widen the rift.

Item for a Grandchild

What Can a Person Do with Their Egress/Ingress Easement

My question involves real estate located in the State of: California. My neighbor has a 10 foot wide driveway through my property, I just discovered there is an old, 1968 title on his property, not my title report, granting him a 60 foot easement. My concern is what can he do within the easement? I installed a privacy fence at the top of our hill along the driveway, but he says I can't because it is in the easement. It is my property, isn't it?

What Can a Person Do with Their Egress/Ingress Easement

School

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Indiana

Can my school search my car? My school is searching everyone's car until the end of the year but people are telling me that they have to because I didn't do anything but other people in my school were coaut vaping and smoking in school or in their cars. Do I have a right to say no to the search if I'm 18.

School

How a Walmart Ban Really Works

Figured id explain this as i see people ask often and its something i know well. I have 6 petty theft 4 of them at walmart. They stem from time i spent as a heroin and cocaine addict. The first one wasnt even a big deal, 3 days in jail 177 days suspended no similar offenses 2yrs. On the second one walmart itself made me sign somethin saying banned for life. They also explained fully it meant they dont even want my money, they spell it out. They also took my picture in loss prevention office. I have never been arrested for the criminal trespass they can press even when getting 2 more petty thefts after. The penaltys increase each time. Last 1 cost me 110days. People say they have facial recognition its a lie. But loss provention travels stores aiwithin so many miles amd did call me by first name at door. If i get away at this point they just put warrants out. I assume aside fr being recognized they check footage vs photos of people they have on life ban list. I can still shop there except the one i was arrested stealing from 2 times no problems no loss prevention following me no trespass. Canton ohio

How a Walmart Ban Really Works

Social Security Issues: My Father Can't Renew Drivers License Because Name Does Not Match Birth Cert

My father was born in 1953 and given the name L C P , born on a naval base hospital, his mother and his biological father divorced soon after which she remarried. My fathers SS Card was issued when he started school, without showing a birth certificate, and my grandmother used the name M T P, to register him for school, so that's what his ss card says, he went by that name and also by his stepfathers surname C***nell, but his drivers license and ss card were issued M T P. I think my grandmother had planned to legally change his name to M T P but it was never legally changed. How can we get his ss card name corrected to L C P, his legal name, without changing his name to the erroneous name M T P. He does not work we live on my disability, and barely scrape by, name change in my county is expensive, I don't think he should pay for the ssa giving him a ss card in the wrong name because it issued without showing birth certificate. Thank you for any help

Social Security Issues: My Father Can't Renew Drivers License Because Name Does Not Match Birth Cert

Speeding Tickets: Speeding 10+, Wrong Venue

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: WASHINGTON
On 5/8/2018 at 1152, I was riding on my motorcycle with a group of 4. I was in rear guard (back). We were traveling I5 North coming off the Lacey exit nearing The bridge and Bikers on the other side of the Road gave us the signal that there was a COP ahead. So we maintained our speed and went around the curve after the bridge and spotted him on the Right running LIDAR. Now I looked at my spedo and it said 64MPH, They have a -Error not + of 8%. So the 3 in front of me took off. I maintained my speed because it's a motorcycle cop and my bike is SLOOWWW Vulcan 900, pushing it's make speed at 64 as it is. Especially with my fat butt on it and my gear and windshield, I was redlining that tiny bike just to stay the speed. (my speed is checked with a gps speedo)

Now we passed him and it takes him nearly 1min to get on his bike and come up. He's going pretty slow, my friends have ditched me. Now he comes up on me, turns his lights on, I pull over because I obey the LAW. He comes up, I inform him I have my CPL, get his permission to get my paperwork etc. He tells me I'm doing 94 in a 70. I tell him aint no way. The Speedo says 64 and that was making this bike out. It's stock, I show him my GPS max speed log it says 64. Now I let him know it's my first time on this bike, maybe something is wrong but there is no way I was doing 94. He comes back with a Citation and then says "well then i guess you were going about 70 and i'm gonna knock it down and cite you for 70 in a 60" I protest, aint no way. 500ilb bike, 900cc engine, me 260, windshield and my bags of tools is 240. No way. He says take it up with the judge. Oh I will. Now I get home and look at my citation.

All info seems corrected ( weight is wrong but from scanned) it's a vn900D, he put VN900, don't think that will matter. Citation is RCW 46.61.400. Now I found that he says he stopped me at mp 120, we stopped at MP 115, which is Thurston, barley but Thurston, His Ticket says MP120 and he sent it to Pierce County.

So I waited till the 22nd to submit my Contested form via Certified Mail. I will submit my Discovery 14 days prior to Hearing when I finally get the notice.

Do i have any argument points on this? Can someone give me a better explanation of "Speedy Trial" and how to use it? Will update with Officer Statment, SMD and Witness when I get it.

Speeding Tickets: Speeding 10+, Wrong Venue

Debt Collectors: Loan Settlement Agreement, Need Help Fast

My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: NY

I got a reasonable debt settlement but I just needed to make sure this is valid written agreement before I send my money.

They said the original creditor doesn't send settlements letters but the debt collector agency used theirs. Here is what they E-mailed me.

Can I trust this by itself as a valid debt settlment agreement and pay them the money.

Thanks.

In the letter it does say the name of the original creditor when it says "As Authorized agents for"\

Can I go ahead and send them the money with just this letter they Emailed me?

Debt Collectors: Loan Settlement Agreement, Need Help Fast

Other Injuries: My Son Was Hit by a Truck and Didn't Provide Information. What Are the Parameters

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: Texas.
My son (14) was struck by a vehicle as he was getting on bus. He was struck, the driver did not get off his vehicle and provide any aid or information. I am being told that since the driver lowered his window and said "something" that is sufficient for rendering aid. My son was not severely injured but nonetheless, he was hit. I am confused on the response from the detective for his reasoning. Anyone have any insight on this?

Other Injuries: My Son Was Hit by a Truck and Didn't Provide Information. What Are the Parameters

Threats and Intimidation: Can I File a Motion to Dismiss or Try to Talk to the Detective Class C Misdemeanor

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

Me and my g/f got into an argument bc we both hate each other basically. She ended up throwing the keys at me while I sitting down and she was standing about 8feet away. She missed. But I jumped up and started yelling at her and said, "what are you going to hit me now B****?". She had hit me before and I have NEVER EVER hit her. I never touched her or threatened her or raised my fist at her. Yes I was yelling pretty loud and saying mean things like I'm going to leave her and report her to HUD and I wish I never had a baby with her. But that's it.

Well she told her daughter (13yo) to call the cops on me so I would leave bc I told her she had to evict me. I'm not on the lease but I do live there. Well the cops came and guess what. Yup you guessed it, I went to jail.

Well I just got the police report and the body cam footage and I think I have a really GREAT chance of getting this case dismissed.
First off, when they questioned my g/f if she was assaulted she said, "I think he grabbed my arm and I'm not sure if he pushed me back or not. I was just so mad I honestly cant remember." She changed her story like 3 times and the cop even asked her. Did he assault you or not. and she just kept saying she couldn't remember. That's in the police report also. but she did admit that she did throw the keys at me first bc she was mad. and that I did not hit her. and that she just wanted me to leave.

Well meanwhile, her daughter said I raised my hand at her and said I'm going to hit you B****. And my 6yo son was right there and he said, NO. he said no one hit anyone. lol That's MY BOYYYY. So the cop even put that in the report.

They barely even questioned me about the incident except if anyone had been assaulted. I said no. I did not admit to anything.

Well on the body cam footage the cops are talking about how they can take me to jail. And they bring up class C assault. And then one says no bc she threw the keys at me first. And my son said no one hit anyone. Bc her daughter was outside and didn't see anything except when she threw the keys at me, And they didnt even ask her daughter if she ever hit me. They only wanted to know if I hit her.

Basically I feel like they just put that charge on me to take me to jail bc she had her daughter there and she's pregnant and I wouldn't leave and they didn't want to arrest her even though she admitted she was the initial aggressor. BS right

Well I cant afford a lawyer and I cant get one appointed bc its only a class C misdemeanor. but with the lack of evidence and mixed statements, and her saying she honestly wasn't sure If I had touched her or not and admitting by her own words she was the initial aggressor, and how the cops talked on video footage for 5min trying to figure out how to arrest me... I'm thinking about trying to talk to the detective to see if they will just drop my charges. I know everyone says not to talk to anyone but the problem is I cant get a CDL job bc no one will hire me with a pending charge. and I cant not work for 2 years. so I really need to get this resolved ASAP and I cant hire a lawyer. Should I talk to them and be careful about saying to much? I'm really scared about not being able to get a job. Ive been turned down by 4 different places already and I need to get out of here before she accuses me of something more serious.

BTW they listed both of us as the suspect and victim. And I have still not left and statements to anyone yet and I don't plan on it. I just want to talk about dismissing my charge.

Thanks for the help. I'm currently living here with her still and cant get a job. And she thinks its a big joke. I keep telling her there going to after her too but she says shes willing to loose everything. so working together I think is out of the question. But she did say she would drop the charges after the baby is born in like 3 months. And I know witness tampering is illegal or whatever so I'm trying to not say to much about this to her. thanks again. sry for the long post.

Threats and Intimidation: Can I File a Motion to Dismiss or Try to Talk to the Detective Class C Misdemeanor

Boundary Agreements: Are Boundary Line Drawings and Surveys in Tax Records Legally Binding

My question involves real estate located in the State of: California.

Hello.

A while back I asked a question about a driveway easement that I have that goes across a neighbor's property line. This driveway has been in use since the house was first built in 1985 and otherwise makes my property land locked. She (the neighbor) told me that she is OK with the easement, but she is selling and who knows about the new owner. Note she has not sold yet.

So anyway, I pull up old drawings of a retaining wall that was built in 1990 and it also shows the property line. This was drawn up by a survey company that seems to be no longer in operation, so I cannot call to verify if they actually surveyed the property line or just drew it in as an "estimate".

Cut to present day, I am doing some work putting up fences in the back yard to build a play area for my son. Just as the work is finished, I get a text from neighbor saying that is her property and needs to all be removed. None of this work required a permit, so I didn't bother with the city. But my drawing from 1990 shows this is not her property. I show her and she just shakes her head saying no, no, no, this is not accurate. She has not shown me any official looking document yet supporting her claim.

Of course at this point I am willing to just tell her to pound sand, but I don't want to upset her in fear of her revoking the driveway easement and land locking us, which would make the house uninhabitable (there is a path out of the property, but there is no way to build a driveway on it without pushing the other neighbor out on the other side. think: 4 properties all shifted over by about 10 feet, with driveways built where convenient. My driveway is parallel to my neighbor who owns the land, forming really one wide driveway with different paver designs on each half, but if I had to build a driveway on the other side, that neighbor would have to move his home. I am not aware of how that neighbor got permission to build there, perhaps previous owner of my property gave them easement, they don't know either because all of these properties have changed hands more than once since initial construction).

So I go to the county tax board assessment website to get what is more or less a Google maps with boundary lines drawn over each property. These photos show the same driveway easement, but also show not only that the drawings I have are accurate, but actually ever so slightly wrong in the opposite direction (meaning these photos show I own about a 2 foot slice of property of hers).

So, before I pull the trigger on thousands of dollars on a new survey, how accurate would this drawing I have from 1990 be? Would a drawing from 1990 be legally binding? What about the current tax assessment web page? Would this be admissible?

All in all, wrong as she may be (I hope), she is otherwise quite nice as a neighbor and ok with the way the walls are set up. But I need to have my ducks in a row just in case some dispute does come up with a future owner of her property.

Thanks.

Boundary Agreements: Are Boundary Line Drawings and Surveys in Tax Records Legally Binding

How to Introduce OMUTCD Evidence into an Ohio Traffic Court

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

In an Ohio traffic case, how would one submit OMUTCD standards, guidance and tables into evidence so that a hearsay/lack of foundation objection would be invalid and the court will allow admittance?

Can you print pages straight from the pdf and bring them in? Is this something the court will normally take judicial notice of? Do they need to be certified by ODOT?

How to Introduce OMUTCD Evidence into an Ohio Traffic Court

Court Proceedings: CPS Refuses to Let Our Family Get Custody of My Nieces, What Can I Do

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: California.

My sister had a cps case but recently past away and since shes passed cps rerfuses to help our family get custody of my niece. Instead they made up lies about myself as well as other family members of our family. so i went to the director and thanks to him i was able to clear my name from their crazy accusations but they still went on and continued to lie in court. after my sister passed the comissioner stopped letting us into the court and everything i filed in court was denied and i was never given a reason why or on what grounds. cps is trying to adopt her out and iam having a hard time finding a atttorney that will work with me.

Theres alot more to it like the worker that she had was a intern and because i expressed concern over it thats when things began . my sister did everything asked of her and still they wrote bad reports about her they were so unfair with her they told her several times that she would not get the girls back and if she wanted things to go smoothly that she should get me her sister out of her life and its because i defended her alot and asked alot of questions and they didnt like it. my sister had 6 months clean and she fell in such a bad depression that she started drinking again already convinced by cps that she wasnt getting the girls back and she became very ill and passed away. I partially blame them for my sisters death.

My niece does not want to stay with her foster parents and just a few days ago i saw her at the store and the foster parents would not let her come say hi to me she looked scared and all i said was that it was ok and that id see her soon and that i loved her and she responded with ok and i love you too tia (means aunt). they were intimidating her and its just not ok please does any one have any advise or suggestion? please i need all the help i can get>

Court Proceedings: CPS Refuses to Let Our Family Get Custody of My Nieces, What Can I Do

Ownership Rights: Ex Girlfriend Concealed Mail Containing Title to Mobile Home, and Transferred Me Off

My question involves personal property located in the State of: Idaho
My ex girlfriend broke up with me immediately after I purchased a mobile home. She was listed as an alternate owner on the title, I assume, as I never saw it. The title company sent the mail to our co-inhabited home. I never saw or received acknowledgement of the title. Her violation of 18 US Code 1708, concealment of mail, enabled her to swiftly and secretly visit the DMV to apply for a transfer of ownership title, with me off, and ultimately was able to sell it and keep all proceeds. This happened in 2017, of course I became aware of it after the fact. She was aware I was in the process of selling it, to recover my investment. Her willful intent to justify her feelings of self entitlement and unjust enrichment, has infuriated me! All I seek is the return of my property, and an attorney/lawyer willing to fight this on my behalf. Of course she may or may not have any or all of the proceeds remaining. I have had no contact with her in over a year, finances are not good, thanks to her, so it has been a constant frustration for me for a long time. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Ownership Rights: Ex Girlfriend Concealed Mail Containing Title to Mobile Home, and Transferred Me Off

Custody and Visitation Issues: Can She Take Him Back

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Florida

I will try to keep the back story short. Mother has sole custody as a result of our divorce over 10 years ago. This was because I was living in PA and she in FL. There was a stipulation that I was allowed to visit my son and speak to him on the phone/video chat. She did not allow this for 7 years, violating her own custody agreement. She filled in the divorce paperwork herself so knows what the deal was. Being as I was in PA I could not go to the courts in Ft. Lauderdale to get anything changed. There is more to it but that is the short version.

Fast forward to 2015 when she finally makes contact with me stating she can no longer handle him on her own. I come back to Florida and he moves in with me. Custody was never changed in the courts. My fault, prior to meeting my current girlfriend I honestly had no idea where to begin with anything legal related and it was never mentioned between my ex wife so it was never changed, and I didn't think it was an issue. Honest to God ignorance on my part here. I own up to it. And I could not afford an attorney. He lived with me for a year and had to move back with her due to unforeseen medical circumstances on my end.

Now it is 2018 and he is living with me again, this time due to domestic violence in his mothers home. There is an open case with Child Protective Services against her. She and her live in boyfriend have a physically violent relationship and she refuses to remove him from the household. My son is scared to live in that house and would like to stay with me going forward. I enrolled him in school here and he is a resident of the household I share with my girlfriend and her 2 sons. His mother wrote a letter stating she is "granting temporary guardianship" to me with a false excuse that my sons Grandfather passed away... totally leaving out the real reason of domestic abuse. She never put an expiration date on that letter.

She is now saying she wants him back for the summer, saying that his grandmother is "sick". This conveniently comes on the same day I went to court to modify child support and file for custody, which she found out about because child support called her. She doesn't really want him back, she just doesn't want the child support changed to where she would now owe me money. She is putting my son in the middle and making him feel guilty for not coming back. We all know that if he goes to her (she lives 3.5 hours away from us, not a quick trip) that he will not be coming back and will be stuck in that violent house again. I did speak to the CPS case worker and he said I have a very good leg to stand on considering the case is still open against her. But I am still worried she can enforce the original sole custody agreement and come take him away.

If anyone can shed some light on this situation it would be very appreciated. Can she just come take him from his home (where as she says it, he is just "visiting")? Where he is enrolled in school? School is over in 2 days, so technically he won't be in school until August so I'm worried that isn't enough to keep him here. He is 13, almost 14, is he old enough to legally say where he wants to live? It is in the best interest of the child to stay with me here in a a safe loving home. I'm hoping the judge sees that as well, but we all know how long the court process is. It could be months before it is official.

I'm very anxious and scared that she will come take him back to that house and won't let me see my son again. She is very manipulative and I wouldn't put anything past her. I will not do what she did and give zero contact, I told her that I will be happy to drive him to South Florida to visit his "sick" grandmother, his other family and her as well. But that's all, a visit and he comes home with me. Of course that isn't good enough for her. There is no reason he needs to spend overnights in that house right now.

Advice? Questions? Comments?

Custody and Visitation Issues: Can She Take Him Back

Speeding Tickets: Can I Get Off on This Technacality

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Oregon I received a photo-radar ticket and there is no first name listed on the ticket and my first name appears as my Middle Initial. Can I say that that isn't my name and skate? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I drive for Uber and really can't afford to have this on my record. Thank you.

Speeding Tickets: Can I Get Off on This Technacality

Survivors Benefits: Issues Proving Paternity for Survivor Benefits

Hello. I have a 7 y/o son I am trying to receive survivor benefits for. His biological father was never on the birth certificate, never paid any support, etc. He died a year ago and I found out maybe 5 months ago. I have contacted social security and they verified that he has enough work credits for my son to get survivor benefits. The issue is proving paternity. He has no full siblings, his mother is deceased, and he has a living father and half sister (mother's side). The only option for family member dna testing would be his father and he refuses to even consider it. I know there are tissue samples from a liver biopsy prior to his death but the family is refusing to consent to their release for testing. Is there anything I can do?

Survivors Benefits: Issues Proving Paternity for Survivor Benefits

Civil Procedure Issues: How to Fight Back Against Delays in Litigation Caused by the Defense

I've heard of personal injury cases against defendents with deep, deep pockets, whose attorneys adopt the strategy of delaying the case as much as possible, in order to punish the plaintiff's contingency-fee attorney as well as the plaintiff.

They will file and file, forcing a plaintiff's attorney to respond to small issues, generally burying everyone in paper.

Have you ever heard any stories about brilliant plaintiff attorneys who've found a way to fight back, shortening the process (and of course, WINNING!) :friendly_wink:

Thanks!

P.S. A few names of of legendary plaintiff litigators--live ones, who can practice anywhere in the U.S-- would also be lovely (If it's not against the rules here...)

Civil Procedure Issues: How to Fight Back Against Delays in Litigation Caused by the Defense

Tax Preparer - Cpa Nightmare

My tax prep CPA - EA is dragging out my 2017 Trust return. Although my appointment with her was a little late, Mar. 12, she has repeatedly said..."I'm working on it," and promised 3 weeks ago I'd have the return by the following week. She did file an extension on the return, but I am very hesitant to again contact her to ask what's up with the return. The last time I contacted her she got very offended at my "insolent" inquiry on the progress of the return, despite my careful tactfulness. This CPA not only did my deceased father's and mother's returns for decades, but she was a "family friend" and entertained my widower father often. There is the possibility she may be dragging out the return out of spite, or she may feel she can put my return at the "bottom of the pile" out of some imagined liberty. I really don't know, but I do know I have a Trust to administer, and she is holding things up. She is in her 70's (senile?).
Requesting input/advice on how to proceed, or just wait? I'm in a quandry.
Questions:
Does an extension give a Tax Prep person the perception they can sit on a return, even out to October?
The tax prep practice has a partner...should I contact them (knowing my inquiry will get back to my CPA)?
I have a Trust attorney...at what point should I contact him for assistance, if at all?
What would be a common waiting period for a return preparation after an extension has been filed?

Thank you for any help.

Tax Preparer - Cpa Nightmare

Legal Malpractice: Are Insurance Adjusters Records Discoverable

My question involves malpractice in the state of: Florida

I'm a plaintiff in a civil suit against an attorney for mishandling the administration of a trust. The attorney did carry professional liability insurance and the insurer has determined that the claim will be covered. The attorney is being defended by outside counsel.

Do laws allow plaintiffs to obtain adjusters reports and files on a claim pending? My gut says no, but I don't want to assume anything. If I understand the claims process correctly, the file should contain an assessment of the claim, the merits of the plaintiff's complaint and a reserve for damages.

Legal Malpractice: Are Insurance Adjusters Records Discoverable

Domestic Violence: Statute of Limitations for Domestic Violence Civil Suit

My question involves criminal law for the state of: North Carolina

My ex-wife is threatening to file a civil lawsuit for domestic violence that she claims occurred several years before we were divorced. We have been divorced since 2010. Do you know what the statute of limitations is in North Carolina for this?

Domestic Violence: Statute of Limitations for Domestic Violence Civil Suit

Deed Ownership Division

My question involves real estate located in the State of: Alabama
My wife and I along with a third party are all listed as owners on a deed for property that I paid for. Should either myself or my wife pass away before the third party, would the other spouse then retain two-thirds ownership, or half?

Deed Ownership Division

Divorce: Will You Get Child Support, Spousal Support and Insurance After Divorce

My question involves a marriage in the state of: Georgia, I have been married for 12 years, and have three children from our marriage, about three years ago he left and has done nothing for his children, he now has a baby on the way with another woman and we are still legally married, I want a divorce now, my question is am I able to get child support, spousal support and for him to be responsible for their insurance? . He was the one to work threw out the marriage not me

Divorce: Will You Get Child Support, Spousal Support and Insurance After Divorce

Sex Offenses: Man Asking for Money to Cancel Daughters Phone

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Oklahoma

I think I'm getting scammed, but these people's story sounds too good. I was on a dating app, and a girl gave me her number and her profile claimed to be 19. So I text her and the conversation Doesn't really go anywhere, and then she just sends me nude pictures, and I send a picture. And then later that night, a guy called me and started talking to me about how I was talking to a minor. Well the conversation goes on and he talks about disconnecting his daughters phone to punish her but to do that it'll cost money, and he didn't feel he should pay for that. It's only like $363 to cancel, which sounds like a legit price. And so sprint told him that if he were to bring them a police report, that insurance would cover returning the phone, and he didn't want to do that. So he said that I could just pay for it to show I'm serious. I know it sounds like a scam, and if it is, they're acting is almost too good, I just need some advice

Sex Offenses: Man Asking for Money to Cancel Daughters Phone

Can an Adult Take a Minor Child That is Not His Out of State Against Parents Wishes

My question involves civil rights in the State of: Iowa. My son still goes to my ex’s house (who is not my sons father) with his brother I have suspicions that he is planning to take both of my sons out of state even though I have not given permission for the son that is mine not his. If he does take him out of state, what can happen to him?

Can an Adult Take a Minor Child That is Not His Out of State Against Parents Wishes

Expungement and Sealing: Will I Still Won't Find Employment

My question involves criminal records for the state of: South Carolina

I was arrested for unlawful use of the telephone 2 years ago. Even though I did pretrial intervention and got it expunged will this still prevent t me from getting a job? Reason I ask is because since its considered a harassment charge I believe my life is screwed now.

Expungement and Sealing: Will I Still Won't Find Employment

Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Really

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Washington State and California
Possible employer lives in CA. I live in WA.

I have never been arrested and never charged with any crime. However, I have been turned down for teaching jobs and I suspect it is because I reported a "crime" to a therapist while doing therapy and she reported it to the police. It had to do with "memories" from over 30 years ago. I have read the scholarly research and legal reports about these types of things. Some say they really happened and some say they are not real. I do not know what to believe. My understanding is that memories are not allowed in a court of law.

That is the only thing I can imagine is barring me from teaching and other employment where they might have access to this sort of information because I assume that this would not show up on a regular background check.

Now I have a well known licensed therapist that wants to hire me to do historical and archival research only. Do I just explain this to her or not mention it at all?

I have unable to find employment so do not have money to fight this in court if that is what it would take to clear it. What would clear it? It is just a police report I guess. Can't anyone file a police report?

Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Really

Modification of Support: Changing the Parent Responsible to Provide Health Insurance for a College Aged Child

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Illinois

My daughter has turned 18 and is a Freshman in college. My divorce papers do state that both parties are supposed to help with all college expenses, however, her father has not contributed anything. I know that Illinois recognizes Non-Minor Support orders but with the college expenses, I don't have the extra funds to hire an attorney to try to get money from him. We have managed...and she is working 2 jobs to help with her college expenses, plus she was awarded some very generous scholarships. Part of "college expenses" per our divorce papers are providing medical insurance.

My ex-husband does still have my daughter on his insurance as do I. His insurance is extremely difficult to work with and sends all kinds of paperwork to fill out to avoid paying claims. All the paperwork goes to him and his insurance will not send it direct to her. Therefore she ends up with denied claims and she and I have to pay them out of pocket. They really have no contact since he doesn't want to help with college, but she sent him a text message asking him to take her off his insurance at the next open enrollment, and his reply was "nope, can't do that until you are done with school".

He also said that since she doesn't want anything to do with him, she shouldn't be asking him for favors. That "favor" is removing her from his insurance. Can we petition the court to make him take her off his insurance? He has to have Employee + Child(ren) insurance regardless of her because he has 2 other children from 2 other relationships. So using cost savings as rational won't matter. And if we can petition the court to have him remove her from his insurance, is it something I do by modifying my divorce papers, or is it something she does since she is 18 now?

Modification of Support: Changing the Parent Responsible to Provide Health Insurance for a College Aged Child

Probation and Parole: State Vop Dismissals

My question involves criminal law for the state of: TN If there are two new charges when on probation, but the first one only was used to violate state probation, if the VOP is dismissed due to original charges being dismissed, what is the time frame involved usually for the State violating on the second charge?

Probation and Parole: State Vop Dismissals

Probation and Parole: Dismssal of Charges Causing Vop

My question involves criminal law for the state of: TN If original charges are dismissed that cause a VOP, will VOP be dismissed?

Probation and Parole: Dismssal of Charges Causing Vop

Other Violations: So I Got Pulled Over. This is Crazy

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

So I got pulled over and cop came to my door and asked me where the sticker goes.

I replied top right.

Sir could you get out and look at the lic plate please.

I get out and the year was on the left side of the plate.

Ok so I do not remember putting the sticker on the left at all. But I will admit guilt as I am the only driver.

The cop never gave me anything to sign at all. This was last month that this happened and today I check the mail and

I get a DISTRICT COURT NOTICE OF SUSPENSION.

How can I be served if I did not sign or was offered to sign anything at the time of the incident?

So anyway I just did a e-payment..... yes yes admission of guilt of $76.00
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So my next step will be to take off the morning from work and visit the court house and tell my side of the story.
Do I really need to go to court or is payment of fine enough? My gut tells me I need to do both

Notification date was on 5-17 and suspension date is for 6-12-18

Other Violations: So I Got Pulled Over. This is Crazy

Other Offenses: Malicious Prosecution Agaisnt You by Your Ex Wife

My question involves criminal law for the state of:georgia: I have original indictment with proof that was signed by my ex wife stating she was prosecutor for the state of Georgia against me I want to know how to file in court to have this conviction over turned, or at least to have someone look at this case. This is malicious prosecution or at least wrongful conviction. I have been fighting this for years. Where do I turn to?

Other Offenses: Malicious Prosecution Agaisnt You by Your Ex Wife

Custody and Visitation Issues: Unsure What to Do

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Virginia
Good morning everyone! Quick question. When a father fails to notify the the other parent that he has a live in girlfriend prior to first ordered visitation, how does that impact custody and visitation? The father currently lives in a 1 bedroom apartment. Do I have an opportunity to now get full custody and no visitation? At best case scenario, visitation with specific requirements. For example day visits only. Night visits when child becomes a certain age (currently 4 yrs) or not to have the girlfriend around child in common.

I am about to go to go court next week. The reason for this and this is the short version of the story that she and I have history. The new girlfriend is the woman I initially asked to leave my home alone. There has been back and forth cases between the two of us (protective orders, attempt to run her off the road etc. etc. (All dimissed btw )).I have fears and concerns that she will harm my child. There have been physical threats exchanged between the both of us including she will discipline our child if father says she can.

This is my first post on here. Yeah! We that are going through these issues, it really nice to know that there is support as well as an outlet to discuss our questions and concerns on this topic. Any feedback is appreciated especially those that apply to the state of VA are much welcomed.

Custody and Visitation Issues: Unsure What to Do

Loan Under Marriage

I’m in the UK

Wife takes out loan husband disagrees with the loan. The loan is in in joint names wife defaults on loan who’s goto pay for loan? Assets in marriage are split even and names are on all assets obviously it’s within within marriage and the wife’s been with husband at that point for thirty five years

Husband denies all knowledge of ever signing documents

Is their a correct answer to this please?

Loan Under Marriage

Suing My Ex-Wife for $1.1 Million for Lying in Family Court

I am suing my ex-wife for $1.1 million for destroying my life by lying in Family Court. When I say destroying my life, I do not mean that as a colloquialism. The ways I had to live a normal, happy life are no longer available to me due to the psychological damage which she has caused. Now before you all chime in telling me I should not waste my time, etc. I want to point out 2 things:

I am an activist and I am doing this in the hope to set a precedent making people think twice about lying in Family Court. (I will not be able to collect since she has no money). Lying in Family Court goes unpunished and has destroyed a great number of families and brought suffering on the children.

there are past cases were people have prevailed in court with similarly high judgments due to false accusations made by their spouse.

If I lose I will appeal. If I lose the appeal I will try to go to the supreme court.

These are the damages I will be claiming in court:

years of emotional callousness and torture and war on ethnic differences
protection order false claims
criminal persecution (5 police reports filed, 1 false, 4 frivolous)
legal persecution (motion after motion, accusations of child abuse)
eradicated my social life (we live in a small town, people turned away from me)
lost community- friends, family, psychologically unable to get make new friends
lost parent friends and community for my son
unable to date (terrified, who would want me in this state?)
slander - stigma, shame and discrimination through accusations (distribution of slanderous materials)
fear of leaving home and being in public - (small town. like being driven out of town)
destroyed life vision - wanted to form homeschooling community, people turned away
lost civil liberties (had to turn in passport due to fear I might abduct child)
health issues - medications side effects - unable to exercise - weight gain
stress - took years off his life (heart issues in family) - grey hair since December
took away music from my life other joys of life
she engaged in blackmail and coercion
lost life savings through legal costs
financial loss through housemates (they no longer trust me with their children) , difficult to rent out space because I tell truth
emotional devastation -never able to fully recover
all my life activities stopped and my full time job and focus is to defend myself and get my son back
child taken away through false (and unsubstantiated) claims of child abuse - worst. Visits instead of parenting. I live for my child

I would like to add that in 2015 I posted a detailed, personal account of my marriage on the Internet which I thought to be free speech, but the judge considered it harassment. Her case built up on that but all her other claims are fabricated and I have proof of many of the lies. I have currently appeals going to the protection order and parenting plan change and I am also currently suing the police department and the prosecutor and one psychologist, most of them for bias as false and negative information keeps echoing between these institutions and the judges.

I am figuring that these are the applicable statutes:

malicious prosecution (or abuse of process)
libel slander defamation
ethnic discrimination (I am a foreigner and I feel that many of my ex’ claims are an attack on cultural differences)
false light
intentional infliction of emotional distress
coercion

I would be very appreciated if you get some general feedback (other than trying to dissuade me which will not help :) and I also have a question in regards to finding a good lawyer:

I live in a small town in northern Washington but I am thinking about searching for lawyer in Seattle because they probably have better and more lawyers to choose from. What type of lawyer am I looking for? Personal injury?

Secondly, are there any objective ways of measuring how capable a lawyer is? I know there are websites that supposedly rate lawyers but I do not trust those sites. I want the best, most creative, out-of-the-box thinking, aggressive lawyer money can buy.

Thank you kindly for your feedback

Suing My Ex-Wife for $1.1 Million for Lying in Family Court

Collection Lawsuits: Lien on Car from Parent for Rent Payment

My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: NY

I am trying to find out if this is legal lien and if my parents would have a secured loan attached to my vehicle.

I have a large unsecured debt and it is with a collection agency now. There has been no judgement yet and I have not been sued yet, but I will be sued soon. The unsecured debt has nothing to do with the vehicle.

Since I do not have any money I had a parent put a lien on my vehicle in his name. I am in school right now and will not finish until next year.

The agreement is that I will owe him fair market value for the rent ($20,000 for a year) and will pay him back this amount next year when I start working. The agreement states that he will be able to take or sell my car if I do not pay this rent. Basically, he is letting me live in the apartment for a year with a loan for $20,000, that will be secured by placing a lien on my vehicle.

The apartment I am living at is a separate attached legal apartment at my parents house, with a fair market value of probably more than $20,000 a year in my city.

Assume the fair market value of the car is $20,000 and the rent for the year be $20,000.

My questions are:

1) Is this a legal lien? In that my parents will have a secured claim of $20,000 from the vehicle before the unsecured creditor gets paid if the car is sold.

2) Will the creditor be able to seize my vehicle with this lien on it?

3) Is the creditor likely to seize my vehicle with a lien on it from my parent for rent? Assuming the fair market value of the car is 20K and the money I owe my parents is 20K.

4) Does this agreement have to be in writing, or is a verbal agreement enough? I know written is always better, I am wondering if verbal will be enough though.

5) Assume when I get sued I have been living 6 months in the apartment or $10,000 of back rent owed to parent, but I am still living in the apartment and expect to stay there for 6 more months until I finish school, will the lien still be valid for the 6 more months? Will the creditor be able to seize the vehicle at 6 months even though the lien on it was for 12 months rent, and my parents would only get $10,000 for the 6 months I lived there?

6) Do you see any legal issues with my parents placing a lien on my vehicle for rent that I plan on paying back next year? Are there any related party issues here? The rental easily has a fair market value that is more than I am paying.

Thank you,

Collection Lawsuits: Lien on Car from Parent for Rent Payment

Non-Solicitation Agreements: Conflict of Interest and Non-Solicitation Issues if a Vendor Hires a Client's Employe

State: NY.

Lets assume an employee (Shawn) has an existing relationship with Cool A/C. Cool A/C is a vendor of A/C solutions (hardware, maintenance, servicing) to large chain stores. Shawn introduces Cool A/C to Barts Grocery Store. Barts Grocery Store utilizes Cool A/C for their A/C solutions in all stores, everything goes great for years. Later, Barts Grocery Store hires Shawn in a senior level position. Among other things, the position involves overseeing and working with Cool A/C.

The employment contract includes standard non compete, confidentiality clauses, and a clause about "suppliers" that indicates the employee will not interfere with, cause to terminate or change the relationship.

A few years after being hired, Cool A/C makes an offer of employment to Shawn. Shawn accepts, provides proper notice to Barts Grocery. Nothing will change with the relationship between Cool A/C and Barts Grocery by Shawn moving.

Is there an issue here with conflict of interest and/or non-solicitation? Is this even conceivably enforceable?

Non-Solicitation Agreements: Conflict of Interest and Non-Solicitation Issues if a Vendor Hires a Client's Employe

What is the Law Regarding This

My question involves defamation in the state of: Georgia

If one were to spread libelous information via social media to individual(s) with a personal connection to the individual who is being slandered and use a false identity on social media in order to spread the libel (e.g. pretending to be someone who had a secret affair with the plaintiff who felt "guilty" about their behavior and contacted the plaintiff's spouse giving this information), what crime would this be? This is purely a hypothetical question, and in this hypothetical scenario, the person spreading the slander went on a public computer at a public library located in a different state (a library where one can simply walk up to the computer and use it, no sign in process). Would the defendant/suspect in this scenario likely be discovered? If so, what would be the likely sentence? It also seems as though, even if the defendant were discovered, the defendant would have the plasible deniability of claming that they did in fact have the affair with the person and the plaintiff is merely using the legal system in a futile attempt to clear their name and getting revenge against the person for making their secret affair public. At that point, it seems to me that it would be difficult to clear "reasonable doubt" from the case.

What is the Law Regarding This

Victim of Wiretapping

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania
I was video (and audio) recorded by my ex-husbands brother after an all game in a parking lot. I had no idea that he was recording me until the very end of the tape. The tape was brought into a custody hearing where they claimed certain things that I denied. I did not give consent for the video. The judge allowed the video in court after my lawyer onjected and he is now trying to bring me up on pergery charges. My lawyer objected because it is a violation. Would there be any reason that this wouldn’t be a violation and that I couldn’t press charges? What are the loopholes?

Victim of Wiretapping

Suspension and Revocation: Ignition Interlock Requirement Valid or Not

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Minnesota

I'll try to make this as succinct as possible, though it's somewhat confusing. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated in advance!

I had a third dwi in 2006, and had my license revoked at that time. 1 year later, I was eligible to get a license again, provided I pass the written test, pay $680, and take a Rule 25 chemical assessment and follow any recommendations. That was the extent of the requirements.

I did the Rule 25 and attended outpatient treatment, satisfying that requirement. I did not take the written test or pay the fine, because I did not have the money for either the fine or a car at that time.

Fast forward to now. In the interim a law was passed requiring those with 3+ dwi's to have an ignition interlock installed in their vehicle for a period of 3 years following reinstatement. From my understanding, there is no language in the law stating that this is retroactive to offenses and revocations prior to the law being instated.

I am feeling that it is a requirement that should NOT apply to me now, particularly since the only reason I could not apply for the license at the time (prior to the law) was financial difficulties, and it doesn't seem that without the retroactive language it should be able to be applied to current requirements when it wasn't in the previous ones. I.e. it seems something would be off if I was forced to PAY for an ignition interlock for 3 years, as a penalty for being unable to afford to pay for reinstatement during the time period before the law became active. Also, I was never notified of any change to my requirements, until I wrote to the DMV a while ago to clarify what I needed to do (not knowing this would pop up as a new requirement).

I am curious if anyone thinks I have an angle on protesting this, and how I would best go about doing this if so. My first inclination was to simply talk to and/or write the DMV saying that they've listed this as a requirement for me in error, since it was not a prior requirement at the time of my inquiry BEFORE the law (without retroactive language) was enacted.

I also want to add that I am 100% sober for multiple years now, involved in a 12-step program and sponsoring others. My desire to not have the restrictions and the interlock device are not due to any amount of viewing my past behavior as anything less than reprehensible. I also believe however, that I should not put undue stress on myself of having to do 3 years of a prohibitive punishment that was not actually part of my own initial sentencing (so to speak).

Once again, thoughts on this are greatly appreciated in advance.

Suspension and Revocation: Ignition Interlock Requirement Valid or Not

Falsely Accused of Shoplifting from Home Depot

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania
I am a contractor/handyman, today i went to home depot to make a return(faucet supply lines from plumbing)and make a purchase(grout) entered store near returns with a receipt that was ripped(still had purchase date items and barcode on it) due to having a 4 inch thick folder of lowes and home depot receipts. Ended up not being correct receipt for said supply lines so i didnt proceed with my return.i asked the lady at returns if i need to put ny items i walked in with in my car or will i be ok to do my shopping with them.she said holding them would be ok.i go get my grout then straight to pay didnt even go near plumbing.after paying for grout. "Asset protection"(HD loss prevention) approaches me asking to see my receipt.i show him receipt for the purchase then he asks about receipt for supply lines i explain theyre mine and i entered with them but had the wrong receipt to return them he then to proceeds to ask to see the receipt and supply lines under the guise of if it was correct or not.after taking my items he informs me securuty said i walked in empty handed and took the supply lines off the shelves to try to return with the ripped receipt which he believes i found and it wasnt mine due to being ripped.so right there accused me of theft which my understanding turned the conversation into detainment.i then asked him to check the cameras and hell see theyre mine which his response is he doesnt need to he saw me take them and unless i have a receipt hes keeping MY items i walked in with at this point im getting obviously upset and frustrated at the accusation and situation and he tells me stop raising my voice and im causing a scence.i then ask him to atleast take my info and call
Me once he realizes hes wrong which he denys to take my info and responds if im wrong the items will be in customer service tommorow.only reason i didnt call the cops my self is i had guys waiting for me on a job site.

I then call the store about an hour later ask for a manager and was transferred to asst.manager.explained what happened he asked for my info and said hed contact me after looking into it 15-20 mins later he calls apolgizing to me and thst Asset protection made a mistake and i can get my items back whenever.

Went in to store after work spoke with same asst.manger who was sincerely sorry.got my items back.LP guy was gone for day.

Told manager i called corporate and theyre policy is let it go if not 100% sure before accusing paying customers of theft and that i dont need to steal $12 dollars of shit and it was embarrassing and degrading to be treated as a criminal by LP
The neighborhood of this home depot has a large homeless population so i do feel profiled due to having work sweatpants on old boots and a work shirt as well as needing a shave and hair cut and due to rain and working outside and myy dog i smelled a little funky at the time.
Sorry for the long story im just extremely enraged and. Wondering if i have any grounds to pursue it further[

Falsely Accused of Shoplifting from Home Depot