Appeals, Mediation & Legal Ethics
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Can police use my silence against me after I asked for a lawyer?
In general, once a person clearly asks for a lawyer during a custodial police questioning, police must usually stop questioning until counsel is present or the person reinitiates the conversation. But what happens next c...
What happens if a client asks me to remove all AI-generated content after delivery?
In general, what happens next depends on the contract, the scope of the work, and whether the content was delivered as a final product or only as a draft. A client’s request to remove AI-generated content after delivery...
How do I ask a judge to exclude a recording that was made without my consent?
In California, asking a judge to exclude a recording usually means asking the court not to admit it as evidence. That request is often made through a motion or objection, depending on the stage of the case and the type o...
Can I Sue an Online Course Company That Promised a Job but Delivered Nothing?
If an online course company in Ohio promised that you would get a job, placement help, or a specific career result and then delivered little or nothing, you may have legal options under general consumer protection, contr...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
What are my rights if I did not understand the Miranda warning because English is not my first language?
If you were questioned by police in Tennessee and you did not understand the Miranda warning because English is not your first language, that may matter. In general, police are supposed to give Miranda warnings in a way...
Can police use my answers if I was handcuffed but told I was not under arrest?
In general, yes, police may sometimes use your answers even if you were handcuffed and told you were not under arrest. The key question is usually not the handcuffs alone, but whether your statements were voluntary and w...
How do I license AI-assisted artwork when only part of the image is human-created?
In general, licensing AI-assisted artwork starts with figuring out who owns what rights in the finished image. If a human created part of the work and an AI tool helped generate another part, the copyright analysis usual...
Can I Press Charges for Fake Evidence and Reputation Damage in Georgia?
In Georgia, the answer usually depends on what happened, who made the fake evidence, and how it was used. In general, a private person does not personally “press charges.” Criminal charges are usually handled by law enfo...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
What are my rights if a freelancer delivered AI-generated content but assigned me copyright in the contract?
In general, your rights depend on a mix of contract law, copyright law, and the facts of how the content was created. If a freelancer signed a contract assigning you copyright, that assignment may give you ownership righ...
Do I have to attend mediation before a divorce trial in Alabama?
In Alabama, you may have to attend mediation before a divorce trial, but it depends on the court, the judge, and the facts of the case. Mediation is a process where the spouses try to reach agreement with the help of a n...
What happens if police read Miranda rights after I already made damaging statements?
In general, Miranda warnings are meant to protect a person during custodial police questioning. If police read the warnings only after you have already made damaging statements, that does not automatically erase the earl...
What Are My Chances of Beating a Ticket for Passing a Rolling Roadblock?
In Colorado, your chances of beating a ticket for passing a rolling roadblock usually depend on the specific traffic rule you are accused of violating, what the officer saw, and what evidence is available. A “rolling roa...
Do I Have to Pay HOA Fines If I Never Got the Violation Notice?
In general, whether you have to pay an HOA fine after not receiving the violation notice depends on the HOA’s governing documents, how notice was supposed to be delivered, and whether the association can show it followed...