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Statutes of Limitations
The concept of a Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone from charging another of a crime or civil liability long after the memories have faded. Ask your questions here about the time limits associated with various legal actions.
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The government may not take away a persons's property without paying a fair price for it?
Private property. An example would be land that is taken by the government to build a road.
What is statute of limitation on DUI in Tennessee?
Statutes of limitation apply ONLY if you are still wanted and have never been apprehended. I believe you are probably really asking is how long they stay on your record, and the answer is - the stay on your record foprever. A criminal record is permanent.
If you are trying to re-enlist in the military - contact you recruiter and ask if he can assist you. Depending on the charge and the severity, recruiters sometimes have wide latitude in waiving minor criminal episodes.
What is the statute of limitations for claiming child support in Ontario Canada?
There is no statute of limitations associated with getting a divorce. You can apply for a divorce anytime after you get married. Limitations are for criminal charges or civil suits, not divorces.
Is there a statute if limitations on taxes owed?
once tax is calculated it is then owed and will be collected by any means possible
What is the statute of limitations for stalking in Arizona?
It will depend on what the specific charges are. Felonies are set at 7 years for Arizona. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year and petty offenses at 6 months. It is tolled if the identity is not known or they are absent from the state.
What is the Statute of limitations to sue for rental security deposit?
In WA, the statue of limitations is 6 years. Your state's may be more or less, but I am sure that the tenant's claim is time barred. If you are facing a lawsuit, consult an attorney or call your local law library and ask for the applicable statue of limitations.
Is there a statute of limitations on a misdemeanor in Tennessee?
not in any state. court fees are what they are. if they go unpaid for long than a warrant can be issued and you can be arrested. should the word "than" be changed to time?
Can creditors call you at work and threaten you?
A debtor has the legal right to send a creditor or collector a "cease and desist" letter requesting them to stop all contact with them and their family. The letter should be specific in citing and should include place of business, home, cell phone, relative contact and so forth.
Once the creditor receives the letter they may only contact the debtor to inform the debtor that a major change of status has been made on the account, such as the sale of the account to a third party, a right to cure notice, notification a lawsuit has been filed.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA was propounded by the Congress to safeguard the interests of the consumers as they are often harassed by collection agencies.
The FDCPA is a Federal Law meant for the protection of consumers. It encompasses a set of rules governing the activities of collection agencies. The Law also defines the type of information a debt collector is entitled to collect from the debtors. Not only this, the FDCPA also lays the ground for the legal action that can be taken against the the collection agencies.
- FDCPA restricts debt collectors from contacting a third party who does not owe money to the creditors. Third party may include employers, neighbors and relatives of the debtor. However, a co-applicant of a debtor can be contacted.
- FDCPA does not allow a debt collector to-
Ruin your credit rating
Refer account to an Attorney
Garnishment or repossession
Extract money by giving false threats
- Making phone calls at odd hours is prohibited. A debt collector can make phone calls between 8.00AM to 9.00 PM. They are not allowed to make phone calls at your workplace, if your office policy does not allow it.
- The debt collectors are not allowed to inform the employers about the purpose of the call.
If you win the lawsuit, you can make claims for recovering damages you suffered due to debt collectors. In addition to this, you can also make claims amounting to USD$1,000.00. Attorney fees and court costs can also be recovered from the debt collectors if it is found that they have violated the FDCPA guidelines.
Whom to contact in case of FDCPA violation?In majority of the cases, debtors who have been harassed by debt collectors report irregularities to the Attorney General of the respective states. You can also approach the Federal Trade Commission or FTC to register your complaintsHow does a case reach the US Supreme Court?
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There's only one way. It must wend its way through the federal or state court system - even then, it must be selected to be heard (usually having to do something with US Constitutional issues).
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Assuming you're referring to cases heard under the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction, there is a second way the case may come before the Court: through certification of a question from one of the Circuit Courts.
The US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts may petition the US Supreme Court to answer a constitutional question (which then becomes binding on the lower court). When the Circuit Court certifies a question, the Supreme Court has the option of requesting the entire case be sent to them for review.
While this process is still listed as one official method for getting a case before the Supreme Court, the justices dislike certification and haven't granted one since 1984.
What is the statute of limitations on manslaughter in WV?
Manslaughter is normally charged as a felony. West Virginia has no statute of limitations for felony charges. They can bring them at anytime during the accused's lifetime.
What is the statue of limitation for legal malpractice in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has set the statute of limitations for filing a suit at 3 years for medical malpractice. That will be from the time of the injury or when it was discovered. There can be situations that will toll it for a longer period.
What is the statute of limitations on theft in Alabama?
Alabama has a long list of felonies with no set statute of limitations. For those that do it is set at 3 years. It may be a misdemeanor set at 12 months. The statute is met once an indictment or warrant is issued, regardless of whether it can be served immediately or not.
How Two infection control techniques and their effectiveness and limitations in salon?
Two common infection control techniques in salons are proper sanitization of tools and surface disinfection. Sanitizing tools, such as scissors and combs, effectively reduces the risk of transmitting infections between clients. However, this technique is limited by the need for consistent and thorough application, as any lapse can lead to contamination. Surface disinfection, while effective in killing pathogens on hard surfaces, may not address airborne contaminants and requires frequent reapplication, particularly in high-traffic areas.
What was the statute of limitations in Texas in 2005 for unpaid credit cards?
The statue of limitations for enforcement of a debt in Texas is 4-years for most types of debts, and that starts from the date the account was open, or last payment made (Texas Code Section 16.004 (a) (3))
What is the statute of limitations for grand theft auto in NJ?
North Carolina's statute of limitations are very basic and simple. Grand theft is a felony. For a felony of any type there is no limit. Malicious misdemeanors have not limit either. Other misdemeanors are set at 2 years.
What is the time limit to file wrongful arrest and detention law suit?
Usually this type of complaint is handled during a trial with the arrest being ruled eithe legal or illegal. Time constraints depend on where you are as statute of limitation laws are different in different areas.
Which crimes have no statute of limitations?
The most common crime without a limit is murder. There are very few places that put a statute of limitations on it. Many places do not put a limit on high level felonies such as rape and kidnapping.
What is the statute of limitations of a car repossession in Georgia?
Before your car payment is due, call the lender and ask for extra time. If you're at least a few months into the loan and haven't missed any payments, the lender will probably let you miss one or two months' payments and tack them on at the end. If you don't pay or make arrangements with the lender, the lender can repossess without warning, although many will warn you to give you a chance to pay what's due. If your car is repossessed, you can get it back by paying the entire loan balance and the cost of repossession, or, in some cases, by paying the cost of the repossession and the missed payments, and then continuing to make payments under your contract. If you don't get the car back, the lender will sell it at an auction almost always for far less than it's worth. In most cases, you'll owe the lender the difference between the balance of your loan and what the sale brings in. If you are far behind on your car payments and can't catch up, the truth is that you may not be able to afford the car. Under these circumstances, you should think about voluntarily "surrendering" your car before the dealer repossesses it. This strategy can save you expensive repossession costs and attorneys' fees. Because it also makes life easier for the dealer, you should try to get concessions from the dealer before you give up the car. A dealer will often waive its right to collect the amount left owing on the loan and/or promise not to report the default or repossession to credit bureaus. Try to get the dealer to agree not to report negative information to credit bureaus in return for your voluntarily surrendering the car. Negative information (such as a surrender, default, or repossession) will appear on your credit report for seven years, and will affect your ability to get credit in the future.
What are paparazzi limitations?
They should ask permission to use a picture. if they don't, the person should sue the photographer or the newspaper/magazine. They should not be allowed to trespass(even though they do they should face the consequences). They should not be able to take pictures of the children. IT would lead to kidnapping and such.
Statute of limitations on breach of contract in North Carolina?
The statute of limitations in North Carolina is three-years on securities fraud. There is a discovery rule applied to the law so that statue begins when the suing party finds evidence of wrongdoing.
What is the Statute of limitations on bigamy in California?
The normal limit is 1 year in California. It can be as much as three years if the victim is under 14 years old.
What are the Statutes of limitations for assault in mass?
In Massachusetts all assult and battery are not counted if potatoes are involved. For example if you beat someone with a potato, you will not get charged with any crimes. Thank you -The Governer of Massachusetts
What are the statute of limitations for aggravated battery in Washington State?
For "normal" felonies - 3 years, which stops running if you flee out of state.
If the criminal assault was during the commission of a sex crime - the time runs longer and varies with the degree and type of sex assault it was, and whether it was committed against a minor or not.
What is the statute of limitations on criminal warrants in Maryland?
It will depend on the location and the level of the drug charge. For a felony there may be no limit. For a misdemeanor it would be something fairly short, say 2 or 3 years. But it can be tolled for certain reasons as well.
Also: Because the question states "criminal" drug possession you may also be facing
possible federal charges as well, for which there is no SOL.
