Archive for December, 2009

Are The Police Allowed To Break The Law During Investigations?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

I have always been told that police need a court order allowing them to break the law when doing things like buying drugs in order bust a dealer. However, I’m now being told they can simply do it whenever they want. Which is true?

Do I Need A Lawyer For Closing On My House?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

My husband and I are closing on our first house on Friday. Do we need a lawyer to accompany us? Thanks!

Can I Sue For Legal Fees?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

I was a police officer in the state of Ohio. I was terminated by the Mayor (not the Chief) for failure to meet probationary standards, I was hit by a drunk driver while on duty, and I was not at fault in the accident, but the mayor took it out on me that a car [...]

Have There Ever Been Civil Action Suits Against The Government Itself?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Reading so much about legal aspects, it’s made me wonder if there have been CIVIL ACTION SUITS against the U.S. government itself.
My mind goes back a couple of years when President Bush passed a law in which it was prohibited for patients to do a CIVIL ACTION SUIT against HMO’s.
If patients decided to take the [...]

What Is Your Opinion Of The Facts Of This Wall Street Journal Article On The Missing History Of He Dnc?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12185678…
Concerning the DNC history Excerpt: There is no reference to the number of Democratic Party platforms supporting slavery. There were six from 1840 through 1860.
There is no reference to the number of Democratic presidents who owned slaves. There were seven from 1800 through 1861
There is no reference to the number of Democratic Party platforms that [...]

Is There A Law Dictating How Much A Company Can Make You Work If Your Salary?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Is there a law (Idaho laws or US) dictating the max a company can make you work if your salary? I mean what if they
expect you to work 120 hours weeks or your fired?

Do You Need A Lawyer To File For An Adoption?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

My ex husband signed his rights away to our 2 year old child in our divorce. My new husband wishes to adopt my son and we have my divorce decree where my ex terminated his rights. My question is do we absolutely have to have a lawyer or can we do this on [...]

How Can I Tell My Mother In Law To Back Off?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Every time my mother in law is around, she is constantly giving my 7 month old new foods. Well not really foods, more like icing from cakes, cookies. Things that I do not want him to have. He is only 7 months old. I have told my husband to have a chat with her about [...]

Law Enforcement Were Should I Go To College?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

If i am planning on going into law enforcement in college. Say for example a cop, should i go to college in the state that i plan to be a cop. If so why?
Thanks for the help.

How Much Can A Lawyer Expect To Get Paid In Michigan?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

not as a public defender, but one who works in a firm. I’m asking because i want to be a lawyer.