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Is it legal for police to lie about evidence after reading me my rights?
In Nevada, as in many other states, police may sometimes use deception during an investigation or interrogation. Being read your rights does not automatically stop officers from using questioning tactics that may include...
How do I identify an anonymous account that posted defamatory comments about my business?
In general, identifying an anonymous account that posted harmful comments about a business can be difficult, and the process usually depends on the platform, the available evidence, and the applicable law in North Caroli...
Is it legal to record a customer service call in California if the company says the call may be recorded?
In California, the fact that a company says a call may be recorded does not automatically mean you are free to record the call yourself. California generally has strict rules about recording confidential communications,...
How do I request a payment plan for child support arrears to avoid license suspension?
In Nebraska, if you owe child support arrears and are worried about license suspension, the most practical first step is usually to contact the child support enforcement agency or the court involved in your case and ask...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I work for a 501(c)(3) animal shelter?
In general, working for a 501(c)(3) animal shelter may help you qualify for certain student loan forgiveness or repayment programs, but it does not automatically mean your loans will be forgiven. The main question is usu...
Do I have to call the police if I discover a hidden camera in an Airbnb rental?
If you discover a hidden camera in an Airbnb rental in New York, you generally are not legally required in every situation to call the police just because you found it. But in many cases, contacting law enforcement may b...
How do I prove human authorship in a work that includes AI-generated text?
In general, the question is not whether a work used AI at all, but whether a human contributed enough original expression for the legally protected parts of the work to be considered human-authored. Under U.S. copyright...
Is it legal for police to question a minor without a parent present after reading Miranda rights?
In general, police may be able to question a minor without a parent present, even after giving Miranda warnings, depending on the circumstances and Indiana law. The fact that a parent is not in the room does not automati...
What are my rights if a former client falsely called me a thief in an online review?
If a former client posted an online review falsely calling you a thief, that statement may raise defamation concerns under general U.S. law and Oklahoma law. In broad terms, a false statement of fact that harms your repu...
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...
How do I handle a DUI charge if I have a commercial driver’s license?
If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are charged with DUI in Minnesota, the issue can affect more than a regular driver’s license case. In general, a DUI charge may create criminal, licensing, employment,...
What happens if my old employer turned over an uncashed $1,200 paycheck to the state?
If your old employer turned over an uncashed paycheck to the state, that usually means the employer treated the money as abandoned property under state unclaimed property rules. In general, the employer does not keep the...
Is it legal for a contractor to record our payment dispute without warning me?
In Pennsylvania, whether a contractor can record a payment dispute without warning you depends a lot on how the recording was made and what was said. If the contractor recorded a conversation and you were part of that co...
Can I face criminal charges for secretly recording a conversation to protect myself?
Yes, in California, secretly recording a conversation can sometimes lead to criminal exposure, even if a person says they were trying to protect themselves. The basic issue is that California is generally considered a tw...
What happens if I record a confidential conversation only for my own notes and never share it?
In California, recording a confidential conversation can still create legal risk even if you say the recording was only for your own notes and you never shared it. The key issue is usually not what you later did with the...