Legal Questions and Answers
What recourse do I have against the police for mistaken identity?
I was arrested when an officer entered my home, asked me my name, and said he knew me and had trouble with me before; which was a cover for his high position as a police officer. Anyway, the facts are, I have never been in any trouble with the law, he did not know me, and has not ever had trouble with me. Every record of mine will prove it, but I was arrested and thrown in jai...
05/11/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Texas | #16644what is the definition of disturbing the peace in a public place?
I have been charged with three counts of different misdemeanors. I was at a rock concert and tried to get back into the concert hall after smoking a cigarette. I have been charged with interference (disobeying a lawful order), disturbing the peace and trespassing. My question is simply, what is the definition of disturbing the peace in a public place? What constitutes it? ...
05/11/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Colorado | #16643Can a lien be put against my home for a medical debt?
A collection agency for a four year old medical debt is now threatening to put a lien on the house and report to credit agencies. The contract's first service was 3/30/2005 The last payment by us was 10/04/2006. The reason for non-payment is disagreement to the amounts owed and amounts already paid by insurance.The debt is close to $15,000 with late fees. What should we do at...
05/11/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Texas | #16642Can I sue my previous landlord for not notifying the courts that we settled the suit?
I was sued by a previous landlord. We ended up settling out of court, but my previous landlord never notified the courts that debt was settled. When I went to refinance my home I found out there is a judgement on my credit report. Can I sue him for not notifying the courts we settled or for bleming my credit unlawfully? I've already filed a motion to satisfy judgement, but I fi...
05/11/2009 | Category: Debts and Cr... ยป Credit Repair | State: Missouri | #16641What can I do if I believe I have been discriminated against at work?
I have been demoted by way of a restructure of a department. I have 20 years of service. I have lost 25% of my wages. This restructure was said to happen because of the county budget. Our department was the only one to restructure. There are 2 of us that this is happenting to, out of a whole court house. The other person is a older man in his 70's and has worked here for about ...
05/11/2009 | Category: Employment | State: Oregon | #16640What are the requirements to legally change your name?
I am an international student with F1 visa status. I have been living in Toledo for 2 years now. I work as a teaching assistant and study in a graduate school. I would like to change my legal name to avoid the hate and harassment that I receive when people know that I am Arab or Muslim from my name. Do I qualify to get my legal name changed?
05/11/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Ohio | #16639What rights do I have to force my teen daughter to live at home until of age?
My 17 year old daughter does not want to live at home because we will not let her drink or smoke. A friends mother said she can move in with her? What rights do we have as parents to keep the child in our home?
05/11/2009 | Category: Minors | State: South Carolina | #16638In a merger, should existing employees be made to fill out an application like a new hire?
In a merger, should existing employees be made to fill out an application like a new hire?
05/11/2009 | Category: Employment | State: Arizona | #16637Can you tell me what form I would need to file a lawsuit against the insurance company?
My Home and all my property was destroyed by hurricane Ike, Sept. 13, 2008. I had flood and windstorm insurance coverage. The flood policy paid off their policy limits but the windstorm policy only wants to pay off 10% of their limits. I want to file suit for the whole amount. I need a form(s) to accomplish that. The amount I wish to sue for is in the neighborhood of $70,0...
05/11/2009 | Category: Insurance | State: Texas | #16636What are the consequences of voluntary repossession?
We are behind on the payments for our motor home. We would like to keep it but that doesn't appear likely. We would like to know the consequences of voluntary repossession. We are aware that our credit will be affected, but are concerned there could be other consequences, such as garnishment, etc. We owe approximately $100,000 and have about 13 years left on our loan. Our fi...
05/11/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Arizona | #16635