r/Laws • • Aug 22 '14

How do we get mandatory seatbelt laws repealed?

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Not in /r/askreddit because I'll hit the "no soapboxing" rule PDQ.

I am getting sick and tired of having mandatory seatbelt laws shoved down my throat. Things like this remind us that we live in a society where the rules and the authority are most important. You should wear your seatbelt because... "cops will spot you, and give you tickets." Really.

Heil!

Heil polize!

Who cares? Who fucking cares if you're driving without a seatbelt? If you hit my car, you die. I don't die because of your lack of seatbelt. If you don't want to wear a seatbelt, FINE! It's not like you're playing Angry Birds while driving and not paying attention to the fucking road.

Isn't this unconstitutional? Didn't the supreme court rule that the government can't make laws about an individual's governance over their own health and safety, and thus can't force them to take self-preserving actions? Oh we can force you to have healthcare now, but we can't send the police to make sure you're following the low-sodium diet the doctor put you on (even though sodium isn't unhealthy for most people, aside from a very small percentage of the population who have a genetic defect).

This is why we don't have mandatory helmet laws. You have to wear a helmet if you're under 18 because your parents can be convicted of negligence in care of a dependent; you're not legally required to wear a helmet yourself.

It's not anyone's business who else is not wearing their seatbelt, and I would like to withdraw my tax dollars from support of police in proportion to the time spent by police enforcing mandatory seatbelt laws.


r/Laws • • Feb 23 '13

Bill to make legislation more transparent, easier to understand (mlive.com)

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r/Laws • • Dec 22 '18

How To Choose The Best Whistleblower Attorney Los Angeles?

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There are so many whistleblower attorneys in Los Angeles. So, how to choose the best one? Whistleblowers looking for an attorney to represent their case must carefully evaluate their options for ensuring they hire an experienced and effective team for their whistleblower retaliation claim.

Here are a few tips to consider when selecting a whistleblower attorney Los Angeles:

Experience Matters

First of all, you need to know for how long they have been in the industry. An attorney with years of experience has different strategies and tactics to help you get your retaliation claim - no matter how complicated your case is. So, it is better to thoroughly navigate various lawyers before choosing the best one for you.

Service Matters

Before hiring a whistleblower attorney, you also need to consider their reputation and approach to customer service. This also includes reviewing their previous rating, client testimonials, awards, and other recognitions.

Results Matter

You cannot take a chance and pick just anyone for your case representation. Give it a little thought and know everything about a lawyer before making a decision. Most importantly, any whistleblower must review the lawyer’s track record of success.

This is because you want to successfully win a case. So, it matters to check your lawyer’s previous success rate and how many cases they have won in client’s favor. It is wise to consider an attorney that has successfully represented whistleblowers before you. Selecting the best whistleblower attorney for representing your case is an important decision.


r/Laws • • Dec 20 '19

Think I've been involved with a sexortation problem on Kik 7 years ago

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I was 16 or maybe 17 at the time if I remember right. So this happened 6 or 7 years ago if I remember correctly. I was talking to this account on Kik and they asked me to send a explicit picture of my self and stupidly i agreed. As soon as they done that they threatened to arrest me and find me and Kik deactivated my account for breaking there rules

When I've googled about sexortation, it sounds similar to my problem as well. I've been worrying about this for the last 6/7 years with the thought someone is coming to arrest me. But there's been no sign of police involvement other these years since the problem! Was this a scare tatic to tell no one about this? Just want to move on and forget this ever happened.

Do people agree this sounds similar to my problems?


r/Laws • • Mar 16 '19

If I’m walking my dog in public and someone intentionally hurts my dog am I legally allowed to light them up?

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My dog actually means everything to me and I’d be glad to light up an asshole who is hurting him. I just don’t want to go to prison for the rest of my life.


r/Laws • • Jun 17 '20

is my privacy being violated?

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Hello, new here. Anyways I came on to ask if my own amendments were being violated. I may sound a bit of a Karen here but moving forward, if I still live under the roof of my parents, wouldn't them taking away my belongings that I've boughten with my own personal money be considered as theft?


r/Laws • • Aug 27 '18

Can I get reimbursed for my car getting towed? Cops involved.

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I got pulled over in D.C. They thought I was someone else and took me to the police station and towed my car. Once it was all figured out they let me go but I still had to pay $100 for the tow.. can I put a claim in or something to get the money back?


r/Laws • • Aug 24 '18

Reputed Employment law Firm in Gardena California

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r/Laws • • Jun 29 '15

My girlfriend needs help.

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Long story short: My girlfriend(who is a legal adult, 18) moved out last night. Her mom isn't happy at all about that. Since my girlfriend was little, her mom has been saving money that my gf has been getting from birthdays, and holidays. The amount is around$ 500-600. My gf and I went to two banks today to see if the money was in the account that is supposed to be under both their names. We went to Wells Fargo and they said that their hasnt been any transaction made in years. Their was $5 in one account, and 0.63 cents in another. We went to Bank of America and there was no accounts at all. My gf's mom refuses to give her any of the money. Is there any possible and legal way of obtaining that money?


r/Laws • • Mar 25 '19

Is reflective clothing required to walk at night?

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I live in Northeast Ohio and when I want to go home from my friend’s house he gives me a hard time along with other people giving me the hard tome too. They keep telling me to walk but I live 2 miles away and I have a black coat. When I say that I have to have reflective clothing, they yell at me that I’m wrong and it’s not required at all.

I want know with a 100% definite, truth answer whether this is correct or not. Because I’m tired of the arguments and I can’t find a proper answer online anywhere.


r/Laws • • Nov 29 '18

Can I carry a licensed gun if I am not a licensed gun carrier?

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I do not have my permit to carry and I do not have a concealed carry permit. Would it be illegal for me to carry a gun that is legally registered (registered to a family member), not to me, but still registered? I do not have any kind of permit but would still like to carry a gun in my car at the time. The type of gun is a Glock .40 if that makes any kind of difference, which I don’t think it does...


r/Laws • • Oct 01 '18

"The Most DISTURBING "Pro Law Enforcement" Video You've EVER SEEN!!"

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r/Laws • • Jan 21 '20

Someone please help!!

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r/Laws • • Jun 03 '14

Can you ignore a school zone speed limit in Kentucky if school is out for the summer?

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The school zone lights blink all summer long during school hours, but no one is at the school. Is it legal to ignore the speed zone if there is no one in the school?


r/Laws • • Dec 03 '15

Why should the drinking age be lowered to 18?

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r/Laws • • Jun 06 '19

Is it illegal to give a cigarette to an animal to smoke?

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This girl on my snapchat put a video on her story of her friend giving a lit cigarette to her dog. So is it illegal?


r/Laws • • Mar 31 '20

Sick time in California

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While all this quarantine is going on in California, can we use mental health as a reason to ise sick time? I know mental health is a serious thing and am not making light of it, but if we are able to ise it during this period of time were people can’t work, that could relieve so much stress from ao many people


r/Laws • • Apr 04 '20

Can employer ask for sickness verification for spouse

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My boyfriend missed work because I’m healing from a c-section and was in pain. His employer said he is not allowed back to work until I’m cleared of the corona virus. My husband asked why if he called off because I was “ill” from physical pain, not a fever or cold and she said it doesn’t matter that he needs a doctors note for ME saying I am free from the virus. But my boyfriend has a doctors note that is from THIS WEEK stating that he is free from the virus. Is he has a note saying he is free of the virus, can they legally ask me for one, especially when we are not legally married and I don’t even work there? We live in Illinois if that makes a difference about any state laws.

I just feel really violated they would ask ME for my medical stuff when I’m not even an employee.


r/Laws • • Mar 06 '20

Is it illegal to record in public if you are under 18?

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r/Laws • • Nov 11 '18

What are overtime employee rights in California?

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Overtime is defined as the amount of time worked after the employee has already worked for eight hours in a working day. As per the California law, all employers are required to pay extra compensation to the employees who work overtime.

According to the overtime employee rights California, the workers are legally owed one and a half times of their regular compensation amount. The employees are entitled to double their regular salary for each hour worked after their eighth working hours, provided they have worked for seven days in a row.

Are the employees obligated to work overtime even if they don't want to?

As per the employee rights California, an employee is given the right to schedule the working hours. So, if an employee is scheduled for overtime hours, they need to fulfill these scheduled working hours otherwise they can legally be fired.

When should the employee overtime hours be paid?

Based on the employee rights California, each employee, who has worked overtime, must receive compensation for their overtime work hours alongside their regular pay. This means their overtime payment must be received by the next scheduled payday.

However, if you feel you are not getting the compensation you deserve for your overtime work hours, you can take action by claiming your financial compensation.


r/Laws • • Nov 14 '18

Best Family and Medical leave lawyer in Los Angeles, California

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r/Laws • • Jan 29 '20

Buying a house

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My grandmother has gone crazy and she doesn't live in her house anymore. Me and my boyfriend are paying the mortgage on the house but she didn't give my dad or uncle power of attorney. We don't know if she is in the right mind to sell the house or make someone a power of attorney and we don't know of she will be alive long enough to pay it off. What will happen is she passes and we aren't finished paying off the house and no one has power of attorney?


r/Laws • • Mar 08 '20

Emancipation and the urge to run(delete if not allowed)

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Mom is super abusive. I'm 17 and need a way out without breaking the law but not having to go through emancipation. I read something and a minor marrying and my boyfriend is 19. It's getting bad quick and I really need help.


r/Laws • • Mar 05 '20

Help PLEASE

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**** this is a throw away account, just looking for advice. THANK YOU.

How does abandonment work with children in Canada? My kids dad left us almost 1 year ago. And since then he has seen the kids once. And yes I have offered letting him see the kids. He just bails on plans and then cries wolf. So far, nothing is court ordered. I haven’t went to court because I’m scared he will get some sort of custody, he is a drug addict. Is this considered abandonment? How would I even prove this?


r/Laws • • Mar 20 '20

Is it legal to be high on my property

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If I’m in a house on private property and I walk into the front yard is it considered public intoxication