Open Question: Regarding Parties and Law?

I was wondering if it is possible for me to be at a party of someone who is 1 year shy of the legal age drinking with people who are of age as well as underage. I do not supply alcohol because am worried of getting in trouble but if the people are underage at this party is it possible for me to get in trouble. State of PA more

Open Question: Is this legal for a doctor to do?

Had a on the job injury. Was being treated with injections to the shoulder. Had a few PT sessions. Doctor ordered an EMG. First on came back okay. While at the Workers comp doctors office, pain in limited ROM. Never had syncope in my life. Passed out and fell on my injured arm and hit my head. Was none responsive and they called for ambulance. Neurologist in report stated that my neck was stiff and had muscle spasms to the left side. Painful pectoral at touch. No fractures, to head or brain abnormalities. Thank God. Had another EMG done by request of the W/C surgeon and it came back that there was impingement to elbow and wrist. W/C PCP said NO to treating it. Said he was sending me back with maximum medical improvement. I told him that the ER doctor is requesting MRI for Cervical Radiculopathy. That also I suspect a tear to my shoulder or bicep. He still refuse to treat. I will be talking to my attorney about this. I asked him, "If you are refusing to treat than why okay the pain W/C doctor to do an EMG (which was negative, and okay me for PT? He said I don't know. I further asked now that the second EMG came back something impingement you are still refusing to treat. He said yes! I had a nurse case manager present when he examine me. She was shocked and said she was going to talk to my attorney. That I need to ask the surgeon if the impingement could cause the Carpal tunnel and the Cubital syndrome in my elbow? By the way this is the first the that doctor EVER laid a hand on me. Every visit I've had with him this W/C doctor goes off of the reports of the other treating physicians, and that's it. Even when I would tell him about my injury before the accident in the office. The original injury was from crushing my hand in a door and being jerked backwards with my arm extended and hearing something pop. The surgeon said that my x-ray looked like a hairline fracture to bottom of my thumb, as well as dislocation of the IP joint. Said that I had epicondlyitis in my elbow, and that I have Carpal tunnel. But today the W/C doctor said they were not going to treat the impingement or elbow problems. That I already had surgeon for my thumb and wrist. Is this legal for him to do after putting me through all that pain of the EMG, and therapy? Is he trying to duck a law suit? Please Help!!!! more

Open Question: Why are illegals getting $4.5 billion a year of state services plan would bill illegals country for services?

According to the state controller Texas spends $4.5 billion a year providing state services to illegal immigrants from Mexico. A new idea circulating among Republican state leaders aims to cut those costs. The plan is to check the citizenship status of each person receiving state benefits. The services would not be denied, but under the proposal their country of citizenship would be billed for the cost of those services. Arizona governor Jan Brewer says she and the president have agreed to work together to find a better solution to the state's illegal immigration issues. The two met Thursday in the oval office. The president says he will send some members of his administration to Arizona in a couple of weeks. They will talk about the 1,200 National Guard troops being sent to the border and how an additional $500 million will be distributed. The debate over Arizona's new immigration law is far from over, though. The president hasn't ruled out a possible legal challenge. http://www.kens5.com/news/national/New-proposed-plan-would-bill-illegal-immigrants-country-for-services-rendered-95583374.html more

Open Question: why does it semm only bad people have what it takes to fight, use self defense, and resort to violence?

I've been thinking why does it seem good people seem to hesitate when it comes to self defense. But if a bad person is being attacked he won't even think twice about fighting back The reason I came to this conclusion is because of: Arizona immigration law and how nice countries treats people from other countries who don't care about the process of becoming a legal citizen. But in other not so nice countries like China Russia Iran Iraq etc. they'll most definitely will make sure that their laws are obeyed. Another example: Why do good citizens let criminals break into their house while occupied. Why cant they fight back. What is it about being a decent citizen that makes most of law abiders "softer" than a criminal? But it seems if you driving in a city like Los Angeles and you happen to make the wrong turn into the wrong neighborhood you might just get shot. Because the gang members feel you're in "their territory." Anyway why does it seem bad people have more, nerve more audacity to defend themselves and whats theirs,and good people just act passive most of the time. And is it ever going to change? more

Open Question: What can I do about this "surprise" garnishment of wages in Arizona?

I recently lived in a rathole apartment and moved out to someplace marginally cheaper because (surprise) I couldn't afford the rent. They tacked the eviction notice papers on my door, which said I had to appear in court. I assumed that summons was for the eviction and just making the claim that I owe them money because of my broken lease (more or less a statement of, "This is the value of your lease"). I know nothing about laws. I am literally just some 22-year-old kid with no savings, no liquidatable assets (outside of a car that's a month overdue on a note worth 4 times its resell value), more bare living cost bills than I can afford, and no family or knowledgeable access to help and I am not even a native to Arizona so I have no idea how stuff works here. ANYWAY. That was approximately 2-3 months ago, during the middle of March. I got a call today from some firm or company (they weren't a law office, likely a collection agency of some sort) saying that the old apartments -had- received a legal judgment against me and the court was now reviewing my seize-able assets and preparing to garnish 25% of my wages. They would not accept an alternate agreement except a 400+ dollar down payment, which obviously isn't going to happen because if it could, I would have already given them their money and gone happily on my way. ((The judgment was for about 4600-5000 dollars, roundabouts.)) Outside of the eviction notice, I have never even been served or contacted what-so-ever. I expected them to eventually approach me for debt collection, but I haven't heard ANYTHING. No mail, no phone calls, no visits from severs or nicely dressed policemen. I was under the impression that they needed to serve me court papers before they could sue for wage garnishment (and like I said, they hadn't even contacted me for payment prior). Is this true? Can they just up and take my wages without even sending me a notice? more

Open Question: Is it legal to download movie posters from internet like impawards.com?

I mean, I did download some movie posters from Impawards.com but I'm not sure if it's legal or not. I also am concerned from the Fair Rights "law" and not sure what it means. If it's illegal, I'm definitely going to delete them. So, is it legal or not?Also, the movie poster downloading is not for commercial uses, but instead for personal uses. more

Open Question: How long can a manufacturer hold a deposit?

I am in California state as a buyer for a local garden/home decor store. I contracted an artisan/designer also in California to make something for my business. They took a deposit of 5% of the quoted price of the 'job'. They sent an invoice showing the paid deposit and the price of the job. However, four months later, they informed me that the job was going to be more money than they quoted and invoiced me for. Needless to say, I decided to move out of the agreement I had with the designer. However, after multiple attempts to get my deposit back the designer now refuses to even speak with me. Is there a legal way to get my money back? A law or something? I'm trying to stay away from small claims court. There was no signed contract by me. The only piece of paper stating the deposit received and the original price for the job is the invoice they sent me. Please help! more

Open Question: Aren't some aspects of Christianity a bit skeptical?

I mean, like Good Friday, you don't eat meat. It started out because the fishermen wanted a day where people would only buy fish, so they asked the pope to tell people to not eat meat on friday. Now it's this religious thing. And during the Crusades, the pope declared it illegal to kill Christians but legal to kill Muslims. Not that that law is still around. Nor was it a moral law. Also during the Crusades, it was told that if you were a soldier in the war, you automatically had a spot in heaven. And in the Old Testament, while it was OK to have many wives, and it was OK to stone women, it was wrong to be gay. How many other things just stuck, while the "crazy" ones were ignored. "Yeah it's not good to stone people, BUT IT IS STILL WRONG TO BE GAY!" ...? more

Open Question: Why is the LA school indoctrinating students in the district regarding the AZ immigration law?

This is a legal law passed by legislators signed by the Governor and totally legal. This is pure indoctrination of students which may be illegal. Where will the ACLU stand on this? more

Open Question: What am I? (politically)?

I believe in a federal government. Meaning, more national laws and less state laws. However, I don't want the governments hands in my pockets. Pot: Illegal Abortion: Illegal Women's rights: Do what ever you want. But if you have a kid, the first duty should be to make a good home for the child. (A man can do it too if he wants IMO) Gay marriage: Legal War in Iraq: Yes War in Afghanistan: Yes I believe that America is the world police. Though we have in some instances, caused more damage then we had to clean up. Bush: I think Bush wasn't a great president, but there was a lot going on during his presidency, and people are quick to dismiss the crap he had to deal with. Obama: He's an okay president. He's doing his job. Economics and nature/climate change are equally important. Religion in schools: Don't talk about religion unless it is relating to the history, or culture of what the class is studying. If creationism isn't talked about, nor should evolution. What am I? more

Open Question: how long does a confidentiality agreement last in CA?

I signed one in 2005. It stated that "at no time during or after" my employment would I ever give out our "secrets" or any names of suppliers ect. I left the place within a year. Fast forward to now. I have come back in as a "contract employee". The new owner, who is really the same old owner but who is hiding by placing the company in the name of his nephew and having changed the company name as well as other cute little tricks got wind that I was thinking of jumping ship and opening my own place just like his. He grandly whips out this 5 year old piece of paper I didn't remember signing and tells me that I am in danger of going to court with him. I pointed out that A) I was a W2 employee when I signed that B) the company name on it is no more in the legal sense C) He is no longer the true owner D) it did not state for how long after my leaving the thing was in effect. He informed me that it is binding for my lifetime in the state of CA and that he would be happy to prove this to me in a court of law. Ok, can some legal eagle please explain this to me? Is he for real or is he bluffing? more

Open Question: Im kinda lost now...?

When I was younger I plain and simply wanted to be a lawyer. I was one of those kids in school who never studied either and passed with good grades till I got to my highers and I messed around ALOT and skipped school alot too. I still passed all my highers but I obviously didn't study and barely showed up so I ended up with a bunch of C's when really I could have gotten A's. I ended up going to college anyway and doing an HND in Legal Services which I thought was ok I suppose but then went on to university to do Law and Management (got straight into 3rd year bcoz of the HND). I quickly realised it's not for me, I hated everything about it, I hated doing the coursework, I skipped class there too, I fell asleep at the back of lecture halls so I ended up dropping out, arguing with my parents BIG TIME about it and got thrown out my house because clearly I am not what my mother wants me to be (personality wise and career wise). Problem is I dont fully know what I want to do. Im sick of school now and have been applying for lots of jobs in different offices and they all tell me I have no experience and bla bla bla, so I realise maybe I do need a degree to get anywhere and I just dropped out of one. And alot of my friends have just graduated and some will graduate next year and they all seem to be going somewhere and doing something and Im standing still. When I see all these people with their degrees now it makes me think I too should have one and I get this strange feeling in my stomach and I get really down about it. But I dont know what Im doing. I want to do something for me and what makes me happy but I think Ive spend so much time doing things to please my mum that I dont truly know what I want. So hearing anyone talk about their accomplishments academically totally frustrates me and makes me soo depressed but at the same time I feel Im through with school because I just dont want to go anymore. I need guidance, help, motavation, opinions.....anything really.....Help anyone? I appreciate your time to read this =) Summer xoxox more

Open Question: Is home distilling illegal in Texas?

I know that home brewing up to a certain amount of beer is legal, but what if anything does the law say about attempting to build a home distillery? more

Open Question: Hey can you please check my history quick!! Just check them!!?

16. A 1950s technological innovation furthered by research during World War II was the (1 point) television.------------ radio. drive-in movie. computer. 17. Participants in the 1963 March on Washington hoped to (1 point) get "Bull" Connor prosecuted for police brutality. convince Congress to pass civil rights legislation.--------------------- prevent the reelection of President Kennedy. do battle with the police of Washington, D.C. 18. After Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, (1 point) the civil rights movement slowly ended. white Southerners still prevented most African Americans from voting.----------------- many African Americans were elected to office at all levels. the Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional. 19. Which of the following best describes the Great Society? (1 point) It won passage of several New Frontier goals and added to them.--------------- It threw out New Frontier measures and replaced them all. It lacked any support in Congress. It cut back considerably on federal government spending. 20. Which of the following brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war? (1 point) the Cuban Missile Crisis----------- the Limited Test Ban Treaty the Panamanian riot the Bay of Pigs invasion 21. The women's movement borrowed legal tools and inspiration from the (1 point) hippies. United Farm Workers. American Indian Movement. civil rights movement.-------------------- 22. What congressional action gave President Johnson the authority to escalate the Vietnam War? (1 point) the Pentagon Papers the Geneva Conference decision the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution----------------- a Joint Chiefs of Staff finding 23. How did the Vietnam War finally end in 1975? (1 point) with the defeat of North Vietnam with the South Vietnamese takeover of Hanoi with North Vietnam gaining control of all of Vietnam------------- with control of all of Vietnam being returned to France 24. One outcome of the Watergate scandal was the (1 point) impeachment of Nixon. resignation of Gerald Ford. conviction of Nixon by the Senate. resignation of Richard Nixon.--------------- 25. President Carter assumed the role of peacemaker to negotiate which of the following between Israel and Egypt? (1 point) Geneva Accords Peace of Paris Camp David Accords-------------- Treaty of Versailles 26. What were two major components of Ronald Reagan's economic plan? (1 point) expanding the government and reducing competition increasing the demand for goods and cutting the supply of goods encouraging business growth and discouraging investment cutting taxes and cutting government regulations--------------- 27. How did the Soviet policies of perestroika and glasnost help bring an end to the Cold War? (1 point) They strengthened Eastern European support for the communist system. They convinced the United States to end its military buildup. They helped cause the fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe.-------------- They banned the demonstrations of Polish workers in the Gdansk shipyard. 28. What was the main goal of Clinton's plan to reform the health care system? (1 point) health insurance for every American------------------ increased profits for hospitals loans for students in medical school free health care for the elderly 29. Which of the following describes the outcome of the 1994 congressional elections? (1 point) Democrats won a majority in both houses of Congress for the first time since World War II. Democrats won control of the Senate, while Republicans gained a majority in the House of Representatives. Republicans won a majority in both houses of Congress for the first time in over forty years.-------------- Republicans won control of the Senate, while Republicans gained a majority in the House of Representatives. 30. What led to the eruption of war in the Balkans in the early 1990s? (1 point) the Russian army's invasion of the region civil wars in Rwanda and Zaire the break-up of Yugoslavia--------------------- nuclear weapons tests in India and Pakistan more

Open Question: my ex daughter in-law just got her motorcycle license. and rides with my 4 year old is it legal?

I am sorry, It is my 4 year old Grandson. I live in MA. and he gets distracted very easy. my son the boys father and I are so afraid. more

Open Question: hi i need lil bit of help thank you if so?

11. Which of the following took place on D-Day? (1 point) * the last fight to get American supplies across the Atlantic to Britain * the first British and American landings in North Africa * the start of the Allied invasion of Italy * the landing of Allied forces on France's Normandy coast 12. What finally brought an end to World War II? (1 point) * a massive Soviet invasion of the Japanese islands * the appeasement of Germany * a U.S. naval blockade of Japan * the dropping of atomic bombs by the United States on Hiroshimma and Nagasaki 13. What did President Truman promise in the Truman Doctrine? (1 point) * to support nations trying to resist Soviet control * to fight hunger anywhere in the world * to enforce the American foreign policy of brinkmanship * to reject the former policy of containment 14. What was the outcome of the Korean War? (1 point) * Korea was unified under a Communist government. * North Korea surrendered after the threat of atomic warfare. * Korea remained divided at almost exactly the same place as before the war. * China controlled North Korea while South Korea remained independent. 15. The 1957 launching of Sputnik (1 point) * proved the superiority of American technology. * greatly increased Eisenhower's popularity. * plunged the United States into a series of three recessions. * caused Congress to increase spending on teaching science and mathematics. 16. A 1950s technological innovation furthered by research during World War II was the (1 point) * television. * radio. * drive-in movie. * computer. 17. Participants in the 1963 March on Washington hoped to (1 point) * get "Bull" Connor prosecuted for police brutality. * convince Congress to pass civil rights legislation. * prevent the reelection of President Kennedy. * do battle with the police of Washington, D.C. 18. After Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, (1 point) * the civil rights movement slowly ended. * white Southerners still prevented most African Americans from voting. * many African Americans were elected to office at all levels. * the Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional. 19. Which of the following best describes the Great Society? (1 point) * It won passage of several New Frontier goals and added to them. * It threw out New Frontier measures and replaced them all. * It lacked any support in Congress. * It cut back considerably on federal government spending. 20. Which of the following brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war? (1 point) * the Cuban Missile Crisis * the Limited Test Ban Treaty * the Panamanian riot * the Bay of Pigs invasion 21. The women's movement borrowed legal tools and inspiration from the (1 point) * hippies. * United Farm Workers. * American Indian Movement. * civil rights movement. 22. What congressional action gave President Johnson the authority to escalate the Vietnam War? (1 point) * the Pentagon Papers * the Geneva Conference decision * the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution * a Joint Chiefs of Staff findingi have 11 through 21 one but im not quiet sure if they are right. 11. D 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A 21. D more

Open Question: Should gun banning be legal for a state or municipality?

Should gun banning be legal for a state or municipality? Protected by the tenth amendment. I mean the constitution does say that the state has the final word about laws, but does that mean a state can bring back slavery? Deny the freedom of speech? Legalize it for Soldiers to quarantine your home? Legalize search and seizure of your property? Take away your right to due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination? Take away your right for a trial by jury? Make it legal for them to set a more than excessive bail? They have taken away the 2nd amendment in many states and municipalities. more

Open Question: Those against illegal immigration, why don't you answer these hard questions that nobody from the left asks?

It seems that immigration, illegal immigration, and amnesty has literally become a political issue between left wings and right wings supporters. But I say this with full rationality that it seems that at least one side has last every single sense of rationality. I'm not going to discuss the Arizona law because this has nothing to do with my proposition but here are some really difficult questions that conservatives have absolutely no answer to. 1) many legal immigrants have no document because they either neither obtained them or may have lost them and have never ever cared. Many Americans unfortunately don't leave the country and hence don't get a passport. Some don't drive and don't get a drivers license. And some have misplaced perhaps there passport or any other documents and have no want or need to pay money for them when they have no use for it. first question How can you possibly ever identify a legal or illegal immigrant? Now lets stop with the discriminatory nonsense and the Hispanic argument, and actually think how can you? Those who are citizens may have a passport but many don't. So do you expect every single police officer to now start calling immigration on everybody they detain and ask if there a citizen (that is if its in there database). Wow do you know how expensive and long that would take? Question 2: If someone doesn’t have documents how does that prove that there illegal. I thought it was innocent until proven guilty and not the other way around? So you know want to presume everyone is an illegal until proven otherwise? So you want to change the whole justice system for immigration? Question 3: How do you deal with illegals if you somehow determine beyond a reasonable doubt that there illegals (yes that means tax payer funded immigration courts, wow we will need a lot of juries for that)? If you answer A) put them in jail. Then how on earth can you fundamentally rehabilitate the criminal? One of the goals of the justice system is to make the criminal understand there wrong doing, but how do you do that by putting them in jail and feeding them? How do you teach them there acts are wrong, when they can't be rehabilitated. Or do you just torture them and starve them to death. Also why waste so much money on an idiotic jail that does nothing for the well being of society. How does the jail help? If someone escapes from jail do you set up a man hunt for a illegal immigrant escape? Do we show them on America's most wanted? Now if you answered B deport them which seems to be the most common answer. Well problem 1 How the heck do you find out there citizenship? If someone is illegally from Australia how the heck will you ever find that out? You think the immigrant will just tell you this? If there undocumented how can you ever find out where there from? Next if you somehow find out where there from (bloody unlikely) then how are you going to deport them. How many countries exist in this world? How many times will at least one illegal come here from one of these nations? So you want to have tax payer funded deportations for all illegals is that right? How many plane flights will that be and how much will that cost for this never ending cycle. Next Pretend in the imaginary world you somehow do deport them , the immigrant has nothing to do but try again and again do go back to the USA. So how many times can you repeat this cycle. Or do you just jail him for life, with a waste of more American resources for an illegal immigrant? Question 4: Lastly something nobody ever mentions and will never mention what happens if the individual escapes or leaves somehow from a nation that we have no diplomatic relationship with. Lets say north Korea. How the heck would you deport them there? North Korea will never accept them and just allow a plain flight into there land for this BS (remember they don't care about American immigration reform). So what do you do? Arrest them and repeat what’s mentioned above? Drop them in the ocean and not let anybody know? These are issues that will always be brought up. Ill tell you my opinion. Immigration reform has completely become an issue of not law and order but an issue about Mexicans and Hispanics. Nobody talks about illegal immigrants from England, Australia, Canada, or any other European Country. Its always about somebody who they consider wants to just get free welfare benefits. So immigration law is the biggest losing battle ever. You can't win it. Its a lie! Its a way of government to tell you what they can do, and allow the country to be organized in there own way. Question 5: Why do conservatives who hate government bureaucrats, suddenly trust the government to make law that can't not be based on race. How is saying that a certain amount of X individuals can come from that country not be considered racist. Immigration law is the most tyrannical government power that is not FOR THE PEOPits amazing how the first five answers didn't even address the Questions. The second last answer apparently wants to just kill people. That's really going to happen. Whos going to be the executor? You ? You want me to pay you through my tax dollars? I would we rather fund illegals. funkyk, has got the most miss informed information ever. There most certainly are legal individuals who don't speak english, and that's there business. Second everyone does not get issued a SS # you fool. SS is only for paying taxes. It has nothing to do with immigration. So if your family is rich and you live with them, then tadda you don't even need one. Reconsider breaking the laws? Really how many illegals actually got caught like 3-5 times. You better believe they eventually got through . Jail wow again our tax money wasted on this BS. I want to save and not waste pork on stupid conservative waste. Also #4 was if they flee from a country with no diplomatic relations with the US not to it.so you can be sure that youll never deport them to that nation. more

Open Question: Why is Fox News "obsessed" with the Joe Sestak matter when nothing illegal happened?

Even conservative legal analysts have already said that no law has been broken here. This is typical Washington politics, even though it comes across as slimy, it is not illegal. The President apppoints various people to his Cabinet and posts in The White House all the time, and he selects certain reasons to do so. The candidates themselves are usually aware why they are being selected anyways. Is it a crime for Obama to pick Kagan to the Supreme Court because she is a good friend of his? Ohh....that's unfair because he knows her personally!!! There is nothing illegal about this, yet Fox News and the right wing are obsessing over this. If someone illegal happened, it would already be out there and Obama would be thinking about stepping down like Nixon. But nothing like that is going to happen...why can't Fox News just give it a rest? Hopefully they will now that the suspect in the Natalee Holloway case has been charged with murder. Of course anything involving missing middle or upper class, attractive, white women always gets to be the top story! And Drew Peterson's trial is about to start so you can bet on that being the #1 story in the upcoming weeks.... more

Open Question: Ideas for a legal paper on Gambling Law and Tax?

I am currently in need of an idea to write on that involves gaming law and tax. I need a topic with some substance, preferably one that involves the tax implications to the Casino/Corporation rather than only to the individual. My prof suggested a topic called "chip float," which can be about the tax implications if a patron takes a gambling chip home and never spends it. However, I can't really find anything on the topic--so if you know about it feel free to chime in with additional info on that as well (bc my info may be off). Thanks! more

Open Question: Should CA, AZ, NM, and TX declare War on Mexico?

I'm not asking if it's legal. The feds don't give a damn about laws anyway. They've demonstrated that clearly and have had nothing to say about Sanctuary Cities so they just need to get out of the way and let the effected states Git er Done! So.. Good Idea?> protect our own borders <@ that you neocons work so hard to exploit < Don't even try it. BOTH parties and the Corps have been screwing We the People for decades.@ CA would be on Mexico's side. < You may be right about the Southern 1/3 but the Northern 2/3 would fight. Don't believe CNN. I have family up north. more

Open Question: Pro-choicers, do you think drug use should be legal?

You use the argument that it is her body, her choice. It is also a person's choice to use drugs like cocaine or heroin. Ever since cocaine and marijuana became illegal, people have died because of drug violence. Shouldn't we just allow these people to choose what they do to their bodies, instead of invading their private lives, and feeding the mouths of social deviant criminals who commit murder? Marijuana (when eaten) is definitely the least harmful drug, and such things like cocaine and heroin are ingested individually, thus having no physical effect on anybody else. Laws oppress them when they tell them what they can't do with their own bodies, so shouldn't drugs be legal again? By the way, date rape drugs should stay illegal, because they cause rape, but all the drugs that don't cause crime (outside of drugs being illegal) should be legal, because it is their choice. more

Open Question: Anti-Gay Uganda Bill?

Let me start by saying that it is already illegal to be gay in Uganda and punishable by imprisonment up to 14 years. That is not unusual because many other african countries have similar laws. However, in March of 2009, Scott Lively went with a group of extremist evangelicals to Uganda were they gave a anti-gay conferences, warning how homosexuals have an agenda to molest all the children of Uganda and convert them into homosexuality. The people believed these blatant lies, with a terrible result: Now there is a bill being passes which would make it legal to execute (more like murder) anyone who is gay. For the moment, the bill has been suggested to be thrown out, but already they are revising it into a new bill. Please help to fight this intolerable bill! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda_Anti-Homosexuality_Bill more

Open Question: Why do liberals protest arizona immigration law, when california has a law similar to it?

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displa… 834b. (a) Every law enforcement agency in California shall fully cooperate with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service regarding any person who is arrested if he or she is suspected of being present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws. (b) With respect to any such person who is arrested, and suspected of being present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws, every law enforcement agency shall do the following: (1) Attempt to verify the legal status of such person as a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted as a permanent resident, an alien lawfully admitted for a temporary period of time or as an alien who is present in the United States in violation of immigration laws. The verification process may include, but shall not be limited to, questioning the person regarding his or her date and place of birth, and entry into the United States, and demanding documentation to indicate his or her legal status. (2) Notify the person of his or her apparent status as an alien who is present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws and inform him or her that, apart from any criminal justice proceedings, he or she must either obtain legal status or leave the United States. (3) Notify the Attorney General of California and the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service of the apparent illegal status and provide any additional information that may be requested by any other public entity. (c) Any legislative, administrative, or other action by a city, county, or other legally authorized local governmental entity with jurisdictional boundaries, or by a law enforcement more

Open Question: husband died at weekend who does the car belong to?

a few years ago we part exchanged our car for a better one and mother in law paid the rest, husband died and now she saying the car is her's since she bought it who has legal right to it?car in husbands name i'm insured to drive it we part ex'd our car and she paid remainder of the balance, this was a gift to her son and me, i want to sell it to help pay funeral cost since she wont give a penny towards it but wants me to pay for her flowers and carto those of you who managed to leave kind messages many thanks, to the not so nice i needed the money too help fullfill his wishes to bury him, not do it cheap and cremate him, mother in law has finally decided to fulfill her sons wishes and give me the car to sell to give him the send off he so rightly deserves many thanks for condolencies more

Open Question: RamadaN : A short surah....beautiful message .......?

1. By the forenoon (after); 2. By the night when it darkens (and stands still). 3. Your Lord (O Muhammad (SAW)) has neither forsaken you nor hates you. 4. And indeed the Hereafter is better for you than the present (life of this world). 5. And verily, your Lord will give you (all good) so that you shall be well-pleased. 6. Did He not find you (O Muhammad (SAW)) an orphan and gave you a refuge? 7. And He found you unaware (of the Qur'ân, its legal laws, and Prophethood) and guided you? 8. And He found you poor, and made you rich (selfsufficient with selfcontentment)? 9. Therefore, treat not the orphan with oppression, 10. And repulse not the beggar; 11. And proclaim the Grace of your Lord (i.e. the Prophethood and all other Graces). Ad-Dhuha | 11 verses | The morning hours can anyone give the details of this surah ? when and where was it revealed ?@ bro cool fundamentalist : "i hope you dont HATE my LONG answers" Aztakfirullah! who hates hadeeths and ayahs more

Open Question: case questions - Please help!?

Johnny Reams is employed as a paralegal at the law offices of Gaerra, Knotten and Scott. One of the attorneys at the office, Charlene Gems, has requested that Johnny meet with her client, Joe Damien, due to the fact that Gems is scheduled for a jury trial and cannot make the appointment with Damien. Joe Damien is a freelance photographer who has been attempting for several years to open his own photography studio. Gems is currently assisting Damien in his attempts to create a corporation for his photography business. Gems has indicated to Johnny that the only purpose of the meeting is to meet briefly with Joe, who will produce and briefly explain his 1994 federal income tax return. Johnny meets with Joe, who reveals at the meeting that he understated his previous year’s personal income by as much as $30,000. Joe states to Johnny that he is concerned about possible criminal and civil penalties. Joe asks Johnny in the meeting not to tell Gems about the tax problem. Joe further asks Johnny to advise him as to the difference in possible penalties between holding up a liquor store with a gun as opposed to using a baseball bat. Joe indicates to Johnny that he used a gun in a recent liquor store robbery and he wants to use a gun again if the penalty is not too severe. Once again, Joe asks Johnny not to tell Gems about his questions. 1.Should Johnny reveal any of Joe’s questions to Gems? If so, which ones? 2.Should Johnny notify the authorities regarding Joe’s confessions of a recent robbery? Why or why not? 3.Should Johnny reveal Joe’s confession to Gems? Why or why not? 4.Should Johnny answer any of Joe’s questions for him? Why or why not? And Case II. Case II While employed in the firm of Kramer, Smith and Kramer as a paralegal, you are working on a case in which the firm’s client, Archie Manning, is attempting to purchase a large warehouse that he hopes to convert into a nightclub. Your legal research has determined that in order to make the conversion into a nightclub, the client will need to obtain from the city a change in the zoning order to convert the building. The supervising attorney has asked you to perform the following additional tasks: (1) appear on behalf of (represent) the client at a city zoning (administrative) hearing to argue for the client that the zoning change should be made; (2) prepare a deed (legal document) for the conveyance (transfer) of the property from the current owner to the client; (3) meet with the client and explain the procedure for obtaining a zoning change for the city; and (4) request from the client at the scheduled meeting the payment of overdue legal fees. 1.Do any of the tasks listed as numbers one (1) through four (4) above constitute the unauthorized practice of law? Why or why not? 2.If any of these activities do constitute the unauthorized practice of law, what should you do instead of performing the activities? 3.Would it matter if you were a licensed attorney working as a paralegal at the law firm? Why or why not? Case III. Case III: Susan (a paralegal )is at work one day and sees two neighbors, Jamie and Bill, come into the Johnson & Webster law office. Thinking nothing of it, Susan continues her current assignment in the library. Later that afternoon, Alyssa (a paralegal) comes into the library and asks Susan to use the answers on a prenuptial questionnaire to put together a draft of a prenuptial agreement for the neighbors. Susan cannot believe what she reads. The neighbors are planning to be married in a Las Vegas wedding the next week. Susan knows the two neighbors are both men, but the questionnaire does not have any questions regarding the sex of the clients. Susan has known the guys for years, and Jamie has always dressed like a woman and acted like the perfect lady of the house. 1.Should Susan share her knowledge with Alyssa? Why or why not? 2.In a law firm, one never wants to send a client away if one can avoid it. Since their home state does not recognize gay marriages, can you think of an alternative to a prenuptial agreement for Jamie and Bill? 3.Should Susan share her knowledge with the attorney? Why or why not? more

Resolved Question: Is it legal to use subjects in scientific research/study without their consent?

Can people randomly select people online to use in scientific research/study without their consent? Example; During a debate, a viewpoint is expressed from person A. Person B then goes to state that person A's statement will be used in a study; being either a scientific or anything else. Is this legal? Can person B really use random people to further their study without person A's consent? If it's not legal, please provide link to law if possible. more

Resolved Question: Fighting ticket for turning right on red?

I just got a camera ticket for red light violation in Los Angeles. The thing is that I was turning right, and didn't fully stop before that. Is it a good idea to go to the court and try to fight a ticket? I agree that I didn't fully stop and violated the law, but it was legal to go - so this should be treated like stop sign violation, not red light violation? That will make a huge difference, as stop sign ticket in Californian now is around $50, and my picture is going to cost me $450. more

Open Question: please help im homeschooled nobody teaches me!! ima fail please check my answers asap!! plez?

16. A 1950s technological innovation furthered by research during World War II was the (1 point) television.------------ radio. drive-in movie. computer. 17. Participants in the 1963 March on Washington hoped to (1 point) get "Bull" Connor prosecuted for police brutality. convince Congress to pass civil rights legislation.--------------------- prevent the reelection of President Kennedy. do battle with the police of Washington, D.C. 18. After Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, (1 point) the civil rights movement slowly ended. white Southerners still prevented most African Americans from voting.----------------- many African Americans were elected to office at all levels. the Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional. 19. Which of the following best describes the Great Society? (1 point) It won passage of several New Frontier goals and added to them.--------------- It threw out New Frontier measures and replaced them all. It lacked any support in Congress. It cut back considerably on federal government spending. 20. Which of the following brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war? (1 point) the Cuban Missile Crisis----------- the Limited Test Ban Treaty the Panamanian riot the Bay of Pigs invasion 21. The women's movement borrowed legal tools and inspiration from the (1 point) hippies. United Farm Workers. American Indian Movement. civil rights movement.-------------------- 22. What congressional action gave President Johnson the authority to escalate the Vietnam War? (1 point) the Pentagon Papers the Geneva Conference decision the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution----------------- a Joint Chiefs of Staff finding 23. How did the Vietnam War finally end in 1975? (1 point) with the defeat of North Vietnam with the South Vietnamese takeover of Hanoi with North Vietnam gaining control of all of Vietnam------------- with control of all of Vietnam being returned to France 24. One outcome of the Watergate scandal was the (1 point) impeachment of Nixon. resignation of Gerald Ford. conviction of Nixon by the Senate. resignation of Richard Nixon.--------------- 25. President Carter assumed the role of peacemaker to negotiate which of the following between Israel and Egypt? (1 point) Geneva Accords Peace of Paris Camp David Accords-------------- Treaty of Versailles 26. What were two major components of Ronald Reagan's economic plan? (1 point) expanding the government and reducing competition increasing the demand for goods and cutting the supply of goods encouraging business growth and discouraging investment cutting taxes and cutting government regulations--------------- 27. How did the Soviet policies of perestroika and glasnost help bring an end to the Cold War? (1 point) They strengthened Eastern European support for the communist system. They convinced the United States to end its military buildup. They helped cause the fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe.-------------- They banned the demonstrations of Polish workers in the Gdansk shipyard. 28. What was the main goal of Clinton's plan to reform the health care system? (1 point) health insurance for every American------------------ increased profits for hospitals loans for students in medical school free health care for the elderly 29. Which of the following describes the outcome of the 1994 congressional elections? (1 point) Democrats won a majority in both houses of Congress for the first time since World War II. Democrats won control of the Senate, while Republicans gained a majority in the House of Representatives. Republicans won a majority in both houses of Congress for the first time in over forty years.-------------- Republicans won control of the Senate, while Republicans gained a majority in the House of Representatives. 30. What led to the eruption of war in the Balkans in the early 1990s? (1 point) the Russian army's invasion of the region civil wars in Rwanda and Zaire the break-up of Yugoslavia--------------------- nuclear weapons tests in India and Pakistan more

Open Question: When exactly do I need a lawyer when questioned by law enforcement?

A federal agent, aka law enforcement officers, asked my friend to come in to do an interview. I told him that he need to contact a lawyer about this. He was told by agent that it's only going to be an interview and a lawyer is not needed. I want to know is this a legal deceiving tactic by the agent to make him do the interview? more

Open Question: I've recently got summoned to court about an old CC bill what do i need to know?

It was 4 a laptop i bought at best buys.. Can anybody help me with laws that 'protect' the citizens or direct me to some sites i can read up on laws..... I'm unemployed, made timely payments on the card for 2 1/2 years. when i called the agency they said they are gonna charge 7% interest a day..... is that legal? more

Open Question: How Copyright Act affect us! What do you think?

I think this should be worldwide! MONTREAL - The Conservative government tabled a bill Wednesday aimed at updating Canada's Copyright Act. It would affect a number of everyday activities related to digital material, including music, movies, and video games. If the bill passes through Parliament, here's what would be legal — and what would be illegal. What's illegal: —Breaking digital locks: Perhaps the most important element of the new bill is that it would make it illegal to break a digital lock. In other words, you could no longer download a program to get a DVD bought in Europe to work in Canada. Individuals also could not create, import or sell devices or software that breaks digital locks. The penalty for individuals would range from $100 to $5,000. —Enabling copyright infringement: This provision would help target pirating sites, such as torrent trackers. When informed by a copyright owner that someone is illegally downloading material, an Internet service provider would now be required to forward a notice to their customer and keep a record of that correspondence for use in any future court case. —Having more than one backup copy of a song or movie: You can back up a copy of a legally acquired song, but can't have more than one copy. It could therefore be illegal to copy a series of songs onto a USB key and share them with a friend. The possible penalty is $100 to $5,000. —Downloading copyrighted music without paying: Nothing new in this regard; using Limewire to get the latest Lady Gaga song is, and will continue to be, illegal. What's allowed: —Recording TV shows or podcasts. Using such devices as PVRs falls under a grey area in the past law. Consumers would now officially be allowed to "time shift," in other words record material for later use. —Copying a song from your hard drive to an MP3 player. The proposed law allows for what's called "format shifting" of legally acquired material. For example, you're allowed to transfer a legally downloaded song onto a portable listening device. —Creating a mash-up: Creators are allowed to take existing copyrighted material, edit it, and create new material. Think of Youtube videos that slice together scenes from different movies. However, the proposed law sets out several important exceptions, including that mash-ups be done for non-commercial purposes and not harm the reputation of the original artist. —Unlocking cellphones to change providers: Though the bill is extremely tough on breaking digital locks, the one notable exception is cellphones. Users would be able to unlock their cellphones as long they respect their existing contract. more

Resolved Question: When Gov. Jan Brewer meets with Pres. Obama today, will she discuss the type of lawyers she hired.......?

.....to draft the Immigration Law SB1070? What do you think Obama's response would be if he's not already aware of this? http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2010/04/28/hate-group-lawyer-drafted-arizona-anti-immigrant-law/ Hate Group Lawyer Drafted Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Law Arizona’s controversial anti-immigrant law was written by a lawyer at the legal arm of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), which the Southern Poverty Law Center has listed as an anti-immigrant hate group since 2007. The law, a recipe for racial profiling, would make the failure to carry immigration documents a crime and give the police broad power to detain anyone suspected of being in the country illegally. (See statement by SPLC Legal Director Mary Bauer.) Given Kobach’s history with racial profiling, it is particularly alarming that he was tapped by Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio in February to train his officers. A federal grand jury investigation is under way amid a slew of complaints that Arpaio used racial profiling techniques to round up suspected undocumented immigrants. The grand jury is also reportedly looking at whether Arpaio used his office to target political opponents. It’s not surprising to find a group like FAIR behind this repugnant law. FAIR has an extensive track record of racism and bigotry. FAIR has been dominated for much of its life by its racist founder and current board member, John Tanton, who has written that “for European-American society and culture to persist requires a European-American majority, and a clear one at that.” Tanton’s role model for FAIR is John Trevor Sr., founder of the racist American Coalition of Patriotic Societies and a key architect of the racially restrictive Immigration Act of 1924.@ Kize, I've heard that lie about SPLC before. Can you prove it? or is it still a lie? more

Open Question: Why do some people want expressions of faith banned from public ground?

Just because I am not silent bout hat I believe does not mean I am trying to force you to believe it too. When prayer is led by a teacher I agree, but alone and on a student's free time it should be allowed, I go to a school where it is "allowed" but discouraged and in my mind they should but out. What I do with regards to my soul and where I choose to do it is my business and my right. the ten commandments from that courthouse, FYI that was paid for privately, no tax money went to support it so why was it removed? The very amendment containing the clause you use against us also says that the government cannot "Inhibit the free Practice there of" So a law or legal decision cannot be made either way, helping OR hurting usreferals have been given for sitting there silently with your hands folded togetherUncle Buk: we live in a free country, I think you are immature for 1 being closed minded and 2 insulting others you don't even know.Employees of the government or not they are still people during that time. You cannot ask them to forget who they are!Martin: So your solution is to step on EVERYONE'S rights? Is that it?Cardimom: NO It does NOT include freedom from religion when that means taking our rights away more

Open Question: This may sound moronic. I bought some tickets of gumtree and paid a deposit for them.?

I have the guys address, email, bank details etc. He has had vague contact with me saying that his Father In law has passed away etc. I have contacted but havent heard from him for a bit and he isn't answering his phone. I am based in the UK and am just wondering if I have any sort of legal comeback and suggestions for how I may proceed. Thanks and yes I am feeling very very stupid... lesson learnt! more

Open Question: Why is it legal in some states and countries for a homosexual bar to cater to and hire homosexuals, when it is?

...discrimination if a heterosexual bar to cater to and hire only heterosexuals? Why do discrimination laws used to protect homosexual can't be used to protect heterosexuals?A bar in Australlia successful won the right to only cater to gay men. Yes, they even banned lesbians (saying they were too rowdy).A woman in Boston sued a bar, because the owner said they only serve gay men and that she had to leave.Opps not Boston, Canada. Sorry: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/68215.html more

Open Question: What are the legal requirements to get married in Greece. I am English he is Albanian?

My fiance and I are wanting to get married. He is from Albania and I am from England. We have been living together for six months. I want to return to England, but due to visa laws if we are not married he can not work, until we do marry. So we are looking at all our options. Preferably we would like to wait until we marry, but right now it seems like our best option. more

Resolved Question: How can any sane person defend Israel's raid and blockade when it is illegal?

I have seen many people trying to defend Israel by saying it was legal for them to raid the ships because they were trying to break the blockade. Do you not realize the blockade in itself is against international law? Collective punishment is against international law, therefore the punishment being inflicted on the people of Gaza by Israel, even though Israel claims it is aimed at the government, is ILLEGAL AS IT CLASSIFIES AS COLLECTIVE PUNISHMENT. When will you guys understand this? How can you justify an illegal action with another illegal action? Piracy is illegal. You cannot raid a civilian ship even during a war, so why do you think it is okay to raid a civilian ship with military ships during a time of supposed peace? Stick to the questions at hand. This is not a ranting and raving question. Answer the questions only (!) or your response will be reported as ranting. more

Open Question: How to establish a law college?

legal requirements for opening up a law college more

Open Question: Is It Legal To Install Flashing Red And Blue Lights On A Civilian Vehicle For Family emergency Purposes only?

I live with two senior citizens,one is 59 and the other 88. they both have medical problems (both have heart problems and one is unable to walk). im their source of transportation to church,the store,family houses,ect. Im looking to persue a career in law enforcement,but that's starting next year. I live about 25 to 30 minutes away from the hospital and theres no local fire department near me for a good 5 - 7 miles,so it will take emergency vehicles a while to get to my house in case of an emergency. so I was looking to install flashing emergency lights and a horn system in my car for Emergency Purposes Only regarding my family. I know it's illegal for civilians to have any sort of flashing red and/or blue,Sometimes Amber lights on their cars in the state of Florida but Im not willing to sit around for 15 minutes waiting for an ambulance to arrive then another 15 to return to the hospital while my family might be having a heart attack or something serious..so my question is..Can I install light and a horn system in my car in case of a serious emergency i could take my grandmother or my great grandfather to the hospital instead of waiting for emergency team to respond? If so, Do I need a license for that and were would I have to go register to Register for one? I dont intend on impersonate a police officer in any way..Its just that fire rescue and EMTs lack on time responding to a serious call. more

Open Question: Has Netanyahu solved the Somali Piracy problem?

The problem of Somali pirates attacking ships in international waters, killing crew members and stealing the ship has plagued the world for some time. Now I think the Israeli PM has shown us the answer. Somalia needs to declare a blockade on some part of its coast which holds a despised ethnic minority, All ships off the Somali coast can then be boarded on suspicion of blockade running and crew can be shot on sight. Netanyahu assures us this is not piracy, is perfectly legal under international law and any dead crew got what was coming for attacking Somalia. No pirates then - the Somalians can grab what they want. The US Secretary of State can even help by making sure any alleged excess of force is investigated by an independent Somali organisation. Surely a Nobel Peace Price is in order for the man who eliminates piracy on the high seas? more

Open Question: Are there Australian laws currently against cyber bullying?

I am doing a legal studies assessment, and have been searching the net for any introduced laws against those who cyber bully. What are these laws? and how effective are they? more

Open Question: what does a legal advocate do?

do they get a degree for this or go to law school? are their opinions basically like facts or like what an attorney would say? more

Open Question: Is it Possible for me to get custody of my younger brother?

I am 19 almost 20, and i really think it would be in my brothers best interest to be in my custody. My husband and I both have jobs and could support him financially and emotionally. My brother is 10 years old and my father currently has full custody. My father is a drug addict with no job whos unemployment is about to fun out. They rarely have food and my brother absolutely hates living with him. My dad is also illegally living in a house with his girlfriend so in the eyes of the court he would be homeless. My mother would sign over custody no problem. The only reason i havent looked into anything before is becasue i am so scared of stepping on my dads toes and him taking away all my contact. Im just not sure if I should try if there is no chance. I live in Northern CA, and have never had any run ins with the law at all. Just want some advice possibly legal advice to help me decide what to do. THANKS! more

Open Question: Why is it illegal to break the law?

Is there a legal way to break it? more

Open Question: Why do douches always pretend they're "telling it like it is" and "just not sugar coating things"?

Being a rude arrogant jerk does not make you "tough" or "hard-hitting" or "edgy", it just makes you a jerk and probably a moron. For instance. How come every time you try to ask a legal question on yahoo answers about why a state as a certain odd law, the "realistic" people come out telling you to "stop complaining and move somewhere else"? How come every time you ask a question about why something doesn't work, some "realistic" douche comes out of the woodwork, once again, and instead of simply explaining to you HOW to get this product to work, they feel like they HAVE TO remind you that "you chose to buy the product" so it's "your fault", even though in your original question you didn't place the blame on anyone. Noone here was playing the blame game except for the "realistic" moron who thought he had to "tell it like it is" to the question-asker. Like right now, I'm asking a question. I want an answer to this question. WHY do people do this? If you don't have an answer your response will be flagged. This makes people angry for some reason, but I don't understand why. I already know one of you morons is going to respond with "stop whining". I'm not whining, I'm asking a question. And this is "Yahoo answers" not "Yahoo you're not allowed to express dislike for anything or your a whiner". Yes, I complained about some state laws I thought were stupid. But I ALSO reiterated that I am making positive changes to influence change in this. So this person had NO RIGHT to respond with "move somewhere else". I shouldn't be told to move simply because I disagree with one thing my state does, and because I voice my disagreement. His answer was promptly flagged for not being an answer. Once again, the name of this site is Yahoo ANSWERS, and because his reply was not an answer I had every right to do this. Will somebody please ANSWER my QUESTIONS instead of giving me cranky "comebacks" this time? Why do people get so angry when I tell them, in my question, that non-answers will be flagged? It's like they're trying to be "tough".THANK YOU Vulgar display. That's actually the first time I ever got an actual answer to a question about this subject LOL. What you pointed out was the whole "anonymous effect" as I call it, and that would definitely be an influence. more

Open Question: Stupid age of consent laws?

The legal age to join the military is 18, 17 with parental consent. This means if you join, you are protecting America's inhabitants and freedoms with your life. The legal age to drink alcohol is 21. Period. So I, at 19, am mentally developed enough to make a decision involving my fate, knowing that I may die, but am not mentaly developed enough to have a beer with the rest of my squad. Am I missing something? more

Open Question: Can I fly using a matricula consular I'd within the us?

I want to fly to Hawaii but I'm not sure if I can board a plane using this kind of I'd.. Wich is issued by the Mexican consul so I guess it's a legit government issued I'd. Also I'm not here illegally anymore after a year and a half of trying to become legal I finally got accepted by immigration and have document proof which states it.. But I just got accepted 2 months ago and it takes 90 days for immigration to give me permission to go to the DMV and get a drivers license which I could have used as i'd but I'm supposed to go to Hawaii in two weeks so I really don't have the time.. I say this so that I don't get any answers saying that I am breaking the law and should go back to my country.. All I want is to know if I can fly with the I'd that I do have. more

Open Question: Legal Status of Cannabis in India?

I was caught smoking marijuana(Cannabis) in a park by a cop and he forced me to bribe him 200 rupees (all I had in my pocket at that time). I had to give the money because he threatened imprisonment for 6 months. Was he correct? Is there such specific law for personal use? more