Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for a family member to record a private phone call about an inheritance dispute?
In California, the legality of recording a private phone call often depends on whether all parties to the call consented to the recording. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means a perso...
What are my rights if detectives promised I could go home if I talked?
In Kansas, a detective’s promise that you could go home if you talked does not automatically make a statement invalid, but it can matter a lot. In general, courts look at whether your statement was made voluntarily and w...
Is a No-Refund Policy Enforceable If the Business Canceled the Appointment?
In general, a business’s no-refund policy may be harder to rely on if the business itself canceled the appointment and did not provide the service that was paid for. That said, the answer often depends on the wording of...
What are my rights if the at-fault driver died in the accident?
If the at-fault driver died in the crash, you may still have rights to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses. In general, a driver’s death does not automatically erase a claim for a collision caused by tha...
Do I have to accept store credit instead of a refund for a defective product?
In general, whether you have to accept store credit instead of a refund for a defective product depends on the store’s return policy, the type of product, what was promised at the time of sale, and any applicable Arizona...
How do I get a DUI expunged from my record in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, whether a DUI can be removed from your record depends on what type of record you mean and what happened in the case. People often use the word “expunge” to describe clearing a criminal record, but the law ma...
Do I have to know the harasser personally to file under RCW 7.105?
In Washington, you generally do not have to know the other person personally to ask for protection under RCW 7.105. The key question is usually not whether you had a prior relationship, but whether the facts fit the lega...
How do I prove a pattern of harassment if most of it happened through Instagram messages?
If most of the conduct happened through Instagram messages, the messages themselves may be some of the most important evidence of a pattern of harassment. In general, a pattern is usually shown by repeated conduct, not b...
What happens if I buy a car and later find out the odometer was rolled back?
If you buy a car and later discover the odometer was rolled back, the situation may involve fraud, misrepresentation, or other consumer protection issues. In general, an odometer rollback means the vehicle’s mileage was...
How do I dispute an unclaimed property claim that someone else already filed under my name?
If someone else already filed an unclaimed property claim under your name, that can raise identity, ownership, or authorization concerns. In general, you may need to contact the state unclaimed property office, explain t...
How do I handle a claim if the store’s surveillance camera recorded my fall?
If a store’s surveillance camera recorded your fall, that video may become an important part of a premises liability claim. In general, footage can help show what happened before, during, and after the incident, includin...
I bought a puppy from a breeder and the vet found major health issues. What rights do I have?
If you bought a puppy from a breeder in New York and a veterinarian later found major health problems, you may have several possible consumer and contract-related rights depending on the facts. In general, the key questi...
What are my rights if I received a 30-day notice after asking for repairs in writing?
If you are in Washington and you asked for repairs in writing, then got a 30-day notice afterward, that can raise concerns about whether the landlord is trying to end the tenancy because you asserted repair rights. In ge...
Can I record a repair technician inside my home if I tell them my camera records audio?
In California, recording a repair technician inside your home can raise privacy and consent issues, especially if the recording includes audio. Whether it is allowed often depends on what is being recorded, whether the t...
What happens if I caused a minor accident and then got arrested for DUI in Connecticut?
If you caused a minor accident and were then arrested for DUI in Connecticut, you may be facing more than one type of problem at the same time. In general, there can be a criminal DUI case, possible motor vehicle consequ...