Legal Questions and Answers
Is there any was to have a traffic ticket expunged from my record?
I have a Pennsylvania CDL drivers license. About nine years ago I received a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident. I scraped a traffic light while making a turn. I did not know I did it, but a city worker witnessed it and called police. There was no damage to my trailer and minimal damage to the light post. Is there any way to have this ticket expunged from my license? T...
04/02/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Pennsylvania | #15852Will the University find out that I was arrested for shoplifting and if so what can happen?
I was charged petty larceny yesterday. I was arrested because I want to steal two sunglasses in macy's and the total value was $125. I removed the security tag of the two glasses in the fitting room and just held them in my left hand. Is there any possibility to say that I did not mean to do this and I totally forgot it? Can I then motion to dismiss? I am a Chinese student in P...
04/02/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: New York | #15851What can I do to have a DUI expunged from DAC report in California?
I got a 23152(a) on 6/15/2001 dismissed on 8/15/2001 and put on my USIS (DAC report). I need to get this expunged off my record. Is this possible? I understand it does not come off my driving record but it would come off my DAC report. How long would this take and what would the cost roughly be?
04/02/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: California | #15850What course of action can I take if against the landlord for not fixing leak in gas meter?
I have been without gas service for a week because of a leak. The gas company has locked the meter. The gas is for the range and water heater. I informed the landlord by phone on Friday, March 27. I searched gas contractors and prices in an effort to get someone out here but have been unable to get a response from my landlord. She is not answering either phone or returning my m...
04/02/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Florida | #15849Is my sister entitled to a speedy court day since she is in jail on a probation violation?
My little sister was arrested for probation violation. She has been in jail for a month and still has no court date. Does the jail have the right to do that?
04/02/2009 | Category: Criminal » Speedy Trial | State: Arizona | #15848How do I file a lien on property in New Jersey?
I need to file a lien on property in New Jersey; I have a note that has been defaulted.
04/01/2009 | Category: Judgment Liens | State: Florida | #15846Can the company withhold my pay until I sign a waiver since I am on outside salesperson?
I have rec'd a Hold Harmless Agreement from my company. I'm a outside salesperson for a contractor. The form doesn't sound right. The company said they are going to withhold payroll until I sign it. Should I sign? (Copy of body attached)We.......by entering in a Contract with Excelsior Construction & Design Inc. to perform work as Subcontractor under Excelsior's direct manageme...
04/01/2009 | Category: Contracts » Releases | State: California | #15845How do I get a lien removed that was placed by the subcontractor since the contractor did not pay?
I had a lien placed against my property by a subcontractor because the contractor did not pay the subcontractor for materials (windows) that were installed on my house. The contractor has since declared bankruptcy. The Illinois law, as I understand from information I found on the internet, loosely states the following: 'The 'perfection' of a Claim for a Mechanics Lien simply m...
04/01/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Illinois | #15844Do I have grandparents rights in Iowa?
I live in Cedar Falls. I am a 53-year-old grandmother who has worked at John Deere 32+ years and I am also a Girl Scout leader. My son had a daughter born May 4, 2008. My son and the baby's mother have dated off and on for ten years. They occasionally lived together. His girlfriend has physically abused my son for years hitting and scratching him causing bruises and bleedi...
04/01/2009 | Category: Divorce » Grandparents... | State: Iowa | #15843Can an Individual Tax ID Number be used in place of a social for employment by a non-citizen?
If a non US citizen does not have a social security number or work visa can they submit a Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) or (TIN) in its place to an employer? If said individual plans on obtaining a work visa at a later date will using a TIN to obtain employment hinder this process. If said alien cashes checks issued to them by employer using a ITIN or TIN, and wit...
04/01/2009 | Category: Employment | State: New York | #15841