Legal Questions and Answers
What is the penalty for theft of the mail?
I purchased something on eBay for $250. and the person used the us postal service to facilitate the transaction that was theft by deception and did not receive anything. What type of penalty will this person get?
10/21/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: New York | #19228How do I get rid of an arrest for possession of a weapon from more than 30 years ago?
In 1975 i was arrested for 'criminal possession of a weapon' I was Federal firearm dealer delivering a pistol to a client in Upstate New York. I was not in possession of a copy of my federal firearms license when arrested. The officer arrested me and allowed me to post bond so that I could obtain a copy of my license. I returned to the state police station and presented the...
10/21/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: New Jersey | #19227Can I Put A Lien on My Own Property to Prevent Foreclosure?
I WISH TO PROTECT MYSELF AND MY HOME THAT I LIVE IN. ON A PROPERTY THAT I AM MORTAGE HOLDER, WILL BE IN FORECLOSURE SOON. I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN PUT A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY I LIVE IN TO ASSURE THAT I GET MY MONEY BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE PROPERTY PUTS A LIEN ON MY RESIDENCE. I BECAME DISABLED, AND THE RENTERS STOPPED PAYING THE MORTGAGE. I AM ASKING YOU IF IT IS LEGAL FOR ME TO...
10/21/2009 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Maine | #19220How Do I Protect Myself Financially Now That I Am Separated From My Wife?
My wife has run off with another man , and is living with him and our 14 yr old son. What paperwork do i need to file in order to protect my self from future finaical repercussions? She is the type of person who would go out and get many loans in my name without me knowing about them. thank you
10/21/2009 | Category: Divorce | State: Montana | #19218Is A Deferred Adjudication in Texas Going to Show on A Background Check?
My boyfriend is on his 3rd DWI, the first one was when he was 19 and second in his 20s and now one at 39. They have lost all evidence and he submitted willingly to a blood test. For 10 months now, he's been going to court and having it dismissed. I should also mention he's been with the same job for 18 years and has full custody of his diabetic son. Today they came back and...
10/20/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Texas | #19207Can an Employer Inquire About Mental Illness on an Employment Application?
We would like to ask the following questions on an employment application and would like to know if we can do so legally: 'This position is targeted for adults who are recovering from severe mental illness. Do you wish to declare that you are a member of this target population?' 'Our company is committed to accommodating limitations due to mental health disabilities. You may de...
10/20/2009 | Category: Employment | State: Montana | #19206How Do I Transfer Real Property of An Intestate Estate in Texas?
My father passed away July 20, 2009 without a Will. As his daughter during his illness and since his death I have managed all his medical and financial affairs. He has a home with an existing mortgage. The mortgage company will not give me any information because my name is not on the loan. They require something in writing saying I am the Administrator of the Estate. How ...
10/20/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #19205Can a Life Tenancy Be Revoked due to Acts of Waste, Not Paying Taxes?
if the owner of a life estate has not paid the taxes for several years (the remainder man has had to pay to keep current) and has allowed the property to deteriorate to the extent that the value of the property has declined due to extensive disrepair, is the life estate revocable?
10/20/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Minnesota | #19201Should I Leave the Marital Home if My Wife Wants a Separation?
My wife wants us to separate, which I move from the house we both own, Mortgage and Title, she thinks time apart may help, she is not asking me to move everything out of the house, I can keep my residence listed at our home, just live in different houses to see if this can be resolved, I am worried about my interest in my home and whether 'abandonment of property' can be used a...
10/20/2009 | Category: Divorce | State: Florida | #19200Can An Ex-Spouse Receive Life Insurance Policy Benefits if Disinherited in the Will?
My father and mother have been divorced 30 years, he had my mother on life insurance policy, which he told me she was not to receive anything, my father spoke with attorney before he died and had everything go to his five children evenly. The insurance company contacted my mother and told her she was the beneficary -I told my siblings the will should be what his final wish...
10/20/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #19191