Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Is it legal to sell a car on ebay giving false information?

we purchased a car from ebay, descripton given for buyer was false to the actual condition of car when arrived. is this illegal of the seller to sell a car with false information for which he admitted to over the phone? have i got any legal right in the situation? is it against the trades discription act?
Answer:
You have a legal right and the seller may also have committed an offence.
Talk to the Citizen's advice bureau and also contact EBay, they might be able to help (though I doubt it).
Since you have spoken to the seller, is he prepared to take the vehicle back and give you a refund?
Also is he really a trader masquerading as a private seller. If he is a trader then you report him to the trading standards dept of your local council and they can take action against him.
As for recovery of your money, see the CAB
yes
Fraud is NEVER legal.
yes it is called false advertising if you still have the advertisment take it to a solicitor you have a case. good luck
i dont think you have mate, report him to ebay and give him bad feedback,

i bought a car from a dealer and the head gasket has gone, he wont respond to me , try trading standards online ,
to sell the car, no. to give false info, yes.
You got tons hope you saved the description though cause your going to need proof.
obviously
read the small print on e bay or contact someone.i shop on e bay but i wouldnt buy electrical equipment definatly not a car.or anything big like that
Yes. It could in some cases constitute fraud or in many other breach the trade description act, as items sold must be "as described".
You may have recourse through small claims court if you've had to spend money to repair anything that was described as being in good shape.

Other than that, bad feedback to Ebay may be your only recourse.

A suggestion for the future would be to have any vehicle you may be thinking of buying checked by a mechanic first.
You had every right to walk away and not complete the sale.
If you did not see the car prior to completion of sale then you have a case and best go to trading standards.
You should have a legal right because the car didn't match the description given. Therefore, its falsified information.

Good luck with getting it all sorted!
Of cause it is, but why did you buy it when it turned up and it was not as described.
Did you view the car before you bid for it?

Most cars sold on Ebay are 'sold as seen'. If you didn't go and see it, how the hell did you know what you were going to get?

You could sue for breach of contract by misrepresentaion, but my guess is you'd lose!
If they were a seller in the course of a business, you could take advantage of the Sale of Goods Act 1979. If they were a private individual, there are conflicting possibilities, from misrepresentation - which goes in your favour - and caveat emptor, which means "buyer beware". Why you didn't check on the condition of the car before you purchased it would certainly be flagged up.

Best thing to do? Get some legal advice, be it CAB or a solicitor.
it's a misrepresentation and the contract can be rescinded i believe
no its fraud but if he has given you a receipt marked 'sold as seen' there is little for you to do, the sensible thing would have been for you not to pay for the car in the first place and if he is a private seller you have little recourse

Is it legal to search through someones mail or discuss peoples mail with the mail man?

I have a two bedroom apt. My brother has recently moved into my second bedroom. He has mail sent here now. Recently my apt. manager has sent me a letter inquiring who (my brothers name) is and why he is receiving mail in my mail box. It further states to remind me that I am the only one who can receive mail here. I did not have my brother sign into the lease and so I am sure that she is right in saying that I am the only one that can receive mail. But I wonder how she came to know that he was receiving mail in my box. There are only two things I can think of, either she looked in my mail box or she was told so by the mail man. Now a neighbor said her and the mail man were friends so it is possible. Given this, does she have even have the right to ask me this if the two ways I stated above are illegal?
Answer:
That's shady, but not illegal, until she actually starts opening his mail and reading it.
only if the mail wasn't opened i think
Have your brother get on the lease, or get a P.O.Box. The manager is doing his job. The envelope is not personal (if it were the postman couldn't look at the address to deliver it), just the contents.
no thats illegal for either way!! however your brother also isnt supposed to be there so you are both in the wrong..
It depends...she din't guilty of anything until she tampers with your mail. Mearly looking in your mailbox is not enough to be criminal....and she has a legitimate reason if she knows there is someone who should not be on her premisis there....namely your bother who is not on the lease. The apartment manager has a duty to protect her tenants and when a person lives there without being on the lease she did not have the chance to do a background check and ensure it was safe for the person to be there...possibly opening her up to liability.
It's a federal crime.
I don't think it's legal.
The mail man's job is to deliver mail, when it's in his possession it's his duty to protect it. So if someone grabs a letter the mail man is holding it would be stealing. And the moment the mail man puts the mail into the mail box it's in your possession, so nobody else is allowed to look at it's contents.
Furthermore, the mail man basically isn't allowed to talk about his business since it's secret.

But on the other hand, you can't really prove anything, so you can't do much about it when the mail man just tells what kind of name is on the mail to your address.

So the best solution would probably be to either add your brother as official roommate or have his mail delivered somewhere else.
If the mail man is discussing your mail, or anyone else's in the building, with the Building Manager, he can be fired.

If she has been using her keys to access your box (i.e.: "Snooping"), she is guilty of of a Federal Offence, and can be put away for hard time.

There is an alternate possibility...a piece of your brother's mail may have found it's way into someone else's box, or even the Manager's (if she lives in the building).

Check your lease and speak with a lawyer. She may just be being a bossy annoyance. However, receiving someone else's mail can be "risky" from a legal stand point. You could be investigated for Identity Theft, even though you are perfectly innocent. Besides, I have never heard of a jurisdiction where your land lord can tell you distressed family members can't live with you. As for the mail, talk to your brother to have him rent a PO box in a nearby drugstore or post office.

You will probably want to ask the lady how she knew that his mail was coming to your address. If she is stupid enough to admit to checking your box, you can file a complaint with the owner/Management Company she "works for" and tell her that she could face serious criminal charges for it.

Is it legal to say something in your own home if you whisper? if it makes one feel uncomfortable?


Answer:
You can say anything you want in your own home. As long as your not yelling out the window vulgarities at people. Peace.
Well I am pretty sure its legal but I guess it depends on your house rules
If I'm in my own house, then I'll say whatever the hell I feel like. lol

Are you thinking like a Big Brother mentality? That the gov't is always listening in and taking notes?

I think our gov't is too lazy to do that for the general public. lol We don't pay them enough.

But if I'm getting this wrong, please tell me what you really mean then.
The Congress is considering a law that only allows you to smoke, drive an SUV, eat red meat or insult others while in your bathroom with the lights out and doors closed.
No, people's feelings are more important than your First Amendment Right to free speech. You can speak freely if you do not use racial slurs, profanity, gender bias statements, speak out against same gender relationships, have your own thoughts or opinions, or it in any way is progressive, true, or of benefit to all people. So exercise your first amendment rights but when whispering be careful as it is the first sign of something good and that will be frowned upon and could lead to you being the next headline story if there is enough money in it.
No law can limit what you say in your own home. Freedom of speech is granted to everyone. But if you say something that makes another person uncomfortable, then out of politness refrain from saying it. Just until that person leaves. Then say what you will. Go by this old saying : Treat others the way you would like to be treated. If someone you know refrains from saying something that would make you uncomfortable then return the favor.
It is legal to say whatever you want, anywhere you want.
It depends. There are factors that would qualify your utterance and place it in perspective. For example, are you alone? Do you intend to harm someone else, are you conspiring to commit a crime? Mens rea? , actus reas? (I forgot the spellings and I am drunk) . Did you utter something that is against the law - e.g. I would like to kill all the n....rs, k..kes, pa........ etc and someone heard you? I guess it depends on what your intensions are!!!
Is it legal to use the bathroom in your own home. Same thing.
If it makes someone uncomfortable why would you want to say it. I think if you have to ask, then your questioning your own judgement. So if you ask me, don't say it, don't even whisper it, keep the thoughts to yourself and nobody is offended.
If you are harassing them or abusing them then no it is not legal.

Is it legal to record a phone conversation in Ohio?

I heard a long time ago that it is OK in Ohio to record a phone call as long as one of the parties on the call is doing the recording. Is this true??
Answer:
If some one calls you, and your answering machine picks up, then during the recordings of your machine you pick up and talk then YES you can record because they knew.

the only other way you can legally record any convercation on the phone or in person is if the other person is life threating and denies it in court then you can play the threating messages, or if both of you know you are being recorded.

any other time you can not record with out permission.
i dont know it it will hold up in court but they do sell the devices to record on both house phones and cell phones.. they dont cost really that much around 30dolllars for the recorder and then you need a tape recorder to go with them.. i got one for my cell i never use though i got it for someone else to use. and he chicken out on using it for the perpose it was intended for.. i will later on get one for the house phone.. kinda interestind when people talk on those things and dont know you are recording them... i once had one yrs ago and caught a niece running around on her bf

Is it legal to record a conversation without getting permission if you use speech-to-text electronics?

In the state of California, it's illegal to record a conversation with someone without getting their permission first; however, it's legal to take notes during the conversation without getting their permission first.

Is it legal to record a conversation without getting permission if you use speech-to-text electronics to take your notes for you?
Answer:
Penal Code section 632 prohibits "recording" a confidential communication with a "recording device." It would seem to me that a "speech to text" device which keeps a record of the conversation would qualify. I believe that people using TTY technology for the hearing impaired are required to give notice of the use of such a device.
no, that would be invading privacy
This link will answer your question in detail: http://www.rcfp.org/taping/

Is it legal to question a teen without a guardian present?

My teen was recently question and chagred with a crime that he admits he was a part of...my question is, is it legal to question a minor without a legal guardian or legal representative there? Is what the teen said binding if there is no one present on their behalf?
Answer:
It's legal to do that. However, if they didn't tell him he had a right to an attorney, then it's not admissible in court. Even with an attorney, for a minor they need guardian's consent. I don't think anything he said is admissible in court.
I do not think that it is "illegal" but the information gleaned from the questioning could be considered coerced from the minor and not allowed in court.
I believe it is only legal if he was a witness. Contact a lawyer.
i dont think so. there is a very big chance if he admitted doing something wrong without his guardian or lawyer's presense, it might not stand up in court. you should get a lawyer.
yes.
I always thought the answer is a parent or guardian had to be present. You need to consult a lawyer right away.
They cannot question a minor without a guardian present if he/she is a suspect. However, they can legally question a minor as a witness, but they can plead The 5th amendment and refuse to cooperate. His confession is admissible in court; if they decide to use his statement to incriminate others it will be valid.
Yes, it's legal to ask anyone for information. Actually, as far as being allowed to use it against him, I guess I can't say for certain... perhaps it varies by state. Not sure.
It's ilegal to question a minor without the presence and consent of thier legal guardian or representative....I encourage you to get a lawyer and explain to him the situation, and see where he can take it from there......he can probably get the case tossed.
depends was he caught at the scene if so then yes it is legal, and if not at the scene but still have probable cause then still yes, your teen on the other hand should know his amendments and should not have said anything except his name to the cop without a lawyer present. The only way it is illegal to question a teen is if there is no probable cause and or no witnesses linking him to the scene.

Is it legal to put a spy camera in my aunts room in a nursing home?


Answer:
I don't care about legal...DO IT to protect her.
no, its against the law, invasion of privacy
It is if you don't get caught!
If you get her permission, then its ok.
I don't see why not. I would say yes.
Are you back in the porn business again?
As long as it doesn't record sound and it isn't
put there to record pornographic material ...
well, you're on the hairy edge of the law.

Most of the case law surrounding wire tapping
and other similar forms of covert surveillance
are aimed at sound, not video.

If your aunt is aware of the camera, then
there's no problem. If you are the only one aware,
you might have a problem, but you'd be
making new case law.

Remember, if she is a tenant of the nursing home,
she has most of the rights that any other tenant
would have, and that includes having her own
security.

You couldn't publish any pictures you took,
of course, without the permissions of the people
in the shots.

You could, however, use it as evidence in a court
of law.

If your aunt was being abused, say, then this
is a perfectly fine way of collecting evidence.
You're opening a real can of worms here, Terry. Nursing homes have a duty of care to know if their residents are in trouble, and cameras are sometimes used, especially at night, or after some surgery or serious illness. Staff cannot be at a resident's side 24 hrs a day - there just aren't enough staff anywhere for that.
You don't say why you are asking. Is it something to do with privacy? If so, read the above again - it may help.
Do you have reasons to believe she is being abused? Have you voiced these concerns to the Admin of the nursing home?
Working for a doctor who has many nursing home patients I do know that we get calls all the time, required by law and by him, that EVERY skin tear or fall HAS to be reported and noted on the patients chart. Also, the reason has to be given of how it happened....such as moving from bed to wheelchair or falling etc.....then there are standing orders on how to take care of such....BUT they still have to report time of injury, care taken, location of injury, and any further orders needed by phone to the doctor.
With the nursing homes having over 100 residents that 90% of them with loss of mental capacity and mobility it is unreal to think one on one care can be given every minute. They have a set routine to wake up, change them, dress them, check vitals, etc. We encourage families to visit often.....do you?
My mother and mother-in-law both had super care in our nursing home but we live in a rural area and it is run by local nurses that we go to church with, visit with and know.
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Is it legal to put a fake silencer on a gun if it actually makes it quieter?


Answer:
If a fake silencer actually reduces the report of a firearm, then it is not fake. If you mount it on a firearm, then use it, it is not legal unless you have it registered with the BATFE.

While the federal government does not ban silencers, and 36 states allow civilian ownership of silencers, you are on thin ice if you mount a silencer that may or may not be a fake.

If the silencer is a hollow tube with thin walls, it may indeed reduce noise. If it is a solid piece of bar stock with a narrow hole for the bullet to travel through, then it is probably safe to use without getting into legal trouble because it will not reduce noise detectably.

If you live in one of the 36 states that allow silencer ownership, it may be better to just buy a real one. It does require your local sheriff鈥檚 signature on the form and a one time $200 tax paid to the ATF.

Ranb
no you would be breaking the law and you will go to jail
it is illegal. anything that alters the gun making it quieter makes it illegal.
so, if it actually 'silenced' the sound, how would it be fake?

An empty 2liter bottle will do the trick once.
no
and if it make the gun quiter it is a silencer
which is illegal under ATF rules
In the first place, it wouldn't be fake if it makes the gun quiet. It's also illegal.
It depends on if its a barrel extension then its not a fake
silencer
Now, see, if it WORKS, it's not FAKE! Seriously, I have not idea, but I would bet on yes, it's illegal. Just 'cause cops have no sense of humor, and the courts even less. I have a question for you, though...Why do you want to know? What have you done? I wish to point out to you that the police shot that man who was reaching for his identification, you know?? A (fake or not) silencer implies stealth, and THAT implies-WHAT ARE YOU DOING?? Is it interesting? I'm sure it's none of my business, but NOW I'm interested...!

Is it legal to push cars over into a ditch on your own property?

I don't live in the city proper but I have seen it done. Are there any rules for this and what about the oil and gas in the cars?? There is the ground water issue also.
What do you think?
Thanks
Answer:
Most locations regulate the disposal of waste on your property, due to the very issues that you pointed out. Generally you can leave a vehicle parked indefinately on private property (as long as the neighbors don't complain), but once you do something, like push it into a ditch, especially if you intend to cover it with dirt, you may run into problems. If you just "park" it in a ditch, you may be okay, but there may be other issues, like blocking water flow, or comtaminating irrigation water.

If your area changes substantially, like neighborhoods pop up around you, you could be forced to remove any old cars from the property no matter where you park them.

If you have an old junk car that you want to get rid of, you may want to consider donating it to charity, or selling it to a local junk yard. What you get for it may cover a tow bill to get it there.

Good luck!
you can push your car in the ditch as long as you dont claim for the damages or thats fraud
As for a legal response, your first step would be to look into local, city and county laws.

I am almost for certain looking into your county laws will provide you with the answer that you seek. Unfortunatly without knowing where you live, I don't think anyone on here can provide with a detailed response on your questions as laws of this nature vary by city, county, state.
It depends on the laws in your state and in the city you live in. Generally speaking, however, I have never seen a city, township, principality, etc., that has allowed people to do that. Not only do you have environmental issues with gasoline and oil getting into the water table, you also have the "eyesore" problem. Most communities have standards about vehicles (can't park them on your front lawn, can't have them up on blocks in your front yard, etc.). So I'm betting you'd get into trouble for pushing a car into the ditch, even if it's on your own property.
Really depends on where you live.
But with all the environmental laws,
I wouldn't think it would be so easy
anywhere any more.
Why not? They do it all the time in West Virginia and Kentucky, it's a eye sire but they do it as land fill.

Is it legal to purchase over the phone a prescription from a outta state pharmacy and have them mail it to you


Answer:
So long as they have the original prescription, it's fine. I live in Illinois but my meds are mailed to me from Texas.
Not out of state. Its fine.
I have no idea but that would be so AWESOME if it was. Im a busy man and I dont often have time to deal with all that crap in person.

Is it legal to publish a tenants name that has been evicted on a website?

Im wondering if it is illegal to publish the name of a tenant someone has had in the past that have been evicted, or have had small claims judgements against them for property destruction too a rental, on a website
Answer:
Small claims judgements are public records; they could be published on a county website, so it would be legal.
yes. public record.
yes, that is free knowledge---you can find all this stuff by going to the county's court dats base online
I would think it depends on the reason for publishing it. The tenant etc, could have a claim for harassment if there is no good reason or a long time has passed since the judgment. Once fines have been paid or other restitution made, there would be no reason for it to be brought up again.

Is it legal to post an entire city's police departments salary, OT and total earnings...?

itemized by full name titlesalary, ot rate, total earnigs for the year?
One city did just that on the internet. My question is this a violation of any law.
This list includes (my name) every police officer, searnet, leutenant, community service worker, dispatcher, crime lab tech etc. I am shocked and appaled
Answer:
Sorry to say that I don't think any laws were violated. The city has the right to show how they spend the people's money and under what department it was spend. As long as your private information wasn't include, such as phone # , address, and such. It just isn't normal practice for this to happen. It does sound like it was politically motivated. Someone is either negotiating a contract or fighting the union or something like that. Again, this isn't normal but I don't see anything illegal. Keep looking through. They are bound to have slipped up somewhere.
i dont see how it is a violation of the law since they are public employees, therefore it is usually considered public info. no different than a state employee's salary is public info...teachers, politicians, etc.
I'm neither...cities do a lot of strange things these days. If people can find out how much you owe on your house, I guess no one really cares how much you make either..
Good question.
My first thought was yes it is illegal because it would be an invasion of privacy.
However; on second thought because you work for the government I am thinking this qualifies as public information.
I would be upset as well.
why would it be a violation?
if public/tax money is being used to pay you, that information would be available to the public.

We know what our congress members make; why not our police?

Its public knowledge how much firefighters make; why not our police?

You're an employee of the city and state; they can publish what you make publicly

and that information isn't really protected. companies can obtain what you make anyway
No. It is the tax payers money- and they have to right to know how it is being spent.
they print it in paper.once a year.here.they do what they want any more.
Having your names on it doesn't sound right, but the rest of it surely is kosher...position, title, duties and salaries. Putting your names sounds like a goof-up. They don't put any police names on ours except of course the head of the Depts. Can you sue? I don't think it would be very lucrative if you did...but for gp, probably.
Normally when you work for the city/state it is the right of the people to know how much they are paying you. I do not think it is fair. On the internet is another story i would think. Only because I would think it was not any ones business in the city or town near you. If someone wanted to know your salary they should have to go to the city office. Not post it on the internet. I am sure you are talking about a small town??
You are a public servant and we are entitled as tax payers to know what/where our tax dollars are going. Maybe you should work harder for your money instead of being appalled that you are paid that much and the public now knows.
Public information if you in fact work for a state or local government agency. Taxes collected from citizens in these cases are directly related to your salaries. Thus allowing that information to be public knowledge. However they cannot disclose any of your related common numerical identifiers(i.e social security number for example). That should also tell you something about Federal employees as well and why isn't their salary information or names found on this kind of listing. And by the way, this is quite prevalent in areas with high concentrations of union activity. It's not that uncommon.
i would think it is a matter of public record. ps take some of your money and either invest in a dictionary or use spell check

Is it legal to place flyers in peoples' mailboxes at their house?

These are regular mailboxes that you can open. There is no lock. Is it legal for someone like myself, who is not a mail man or anything to place a flyer in there for my local business? This is in California, by the way. Thanks Everyone!
Answer:
No. Generally it violates USPS regulations and Federal statutes which prohibit depositing anything but official US Mail in a mailbox.

However, despite all else, people often ignore that as does he post office.

But that's why you see a regular mailbox and then a newspaper depository box on some rural type mailboxes.
No, its not legal to put anything in a mailbox that does not have a stamp and went through the government mail system.
I think it sucks but thats the way it is.
it is illegal...

Is it legal to place advertising flyers in people mailboxes?


Answer:
It is illegal...

Solution:
you know what you can do? put a sticker on your mailbox and scare them with this quote or something like it:
"It is unlawful for any non USPS person to open the mailbox of any citizen, so please refrain from doing it because I will Report it to the authorities"

Actually it worked for me.... :)
Nope. Just US Mail
No.
No. It is illegal to place anything in a US mailbox except mail.
No, only USPS delivery persons are allowed to place items in a residential mailbox.
No, but you can place them in dog mailboxes all day long.
no its not but you could it between the doors of the house
NO, nothing but U.S. postal is allowed in the mail box, and it may carry a felloney offence
Not directly, no. It's against federal law (as in, it's a crime) for anyone but an employee of the USPS to mess around with someone else's mailbox. .

If you drop off a birthday card, nobody's going to bust you up about it. If you start putting fliers in peoples' mailboxes, and someone reports you (or if the mail carrier sees them), you just might get a call from the USPS's enforcement arm (badge- and gun-carrying federal agents with arrest powers).

If you must hand out fliers, leave them on doorsteps, not in mailboxes.
no it is illegal to place anything other than mail in a mailbox.What u have to do is fold Ur flayer and put it in between the flag and the box.
No. It's a federal offense to do so.

Is it legal to place a sign on a private gate which states. 24 HOUR ACCESS REQUIRED NO PARKING.?


Answer:
yes, and also if you were to park blocking the gate you could be stuck for 拢60 and 3 points or even have your car towed away by the police for causing an obstruction
yes
A No Parking sign is enough
certainly legal to put the notice up but doubt if you could enforce it if someone parked badly across your gate.
It's legal in Uk because parking across someone's drive or garage access is against the law. anyone can park on the street outside your house unless there are parking restrictions clearly posted but they cannot block your drive or garage (ie access).
only if its your property
If it is your gate, certainly. In any case only a jerk would park blocking a driveway.
It's legal to place the sign but if you do not have a cross-over to your drive, nobody has to pay any attention to it.
As Pema said, in uk it legal as you have the right to access to your property. Although there are certain rules, best to get to a solicitor to discuss this (check out the free half hour that they offer)
I certainly dont think anyone would be arrested for placing such a sign on their property.
It's not legal. Beyond the gate is Public property. It's quite common for property owners to put signs up, but its a matter of courtesy only.
I'm making two assumptions. One, that the gate is yours. The other, that the gate is a driveway gate. You can post what you want on YOUR gate. As long as it isn't obscene or inciting violence. Now if this IS a driveway, and it's your property, you can call the cops if somebody parks on YOUR property without permission, and the car will be towed, at the owner's expense, and they'll get a parking citation. Even if they park on the street, blocking your driveway, you can have them towed. That's how it's been all my life, everywhere I've been in America.

Is it legal to own an ak 47 in the state of delaware?


Answer:
If you mean a true AK47, that's an automatic weapon, and your first difficulty is with the Federal Government, where you will spend a good deal of money and time. At that, Delaware may well prohibit you from possessing it.

If you're talking about a self-loading rifle that looks like an AK47, I think you're on safe ground, if you're not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. Why not call your local police department just to make sure?
the civilian model the SKS is perfectly leagle %26 super cheap

Is it legal to make pro-communist statements in the US?

Calm down: asking for a friend
Answer:
Yes (or at least it was is the constitution still valid?)
Yes.
for now if Newt "I need to control the first amendment" Gingrich gets elected then all bets are off!
Yes. McCarthy is dead and gone.
no, it's illegal, some people here on Answers will be getting a visit from the government
Obviously you're new to this site....and you haven't listened to Hilary Clinton's speeches. However, private citizens WILL take offense (think Neo Nazis or "Neo Commies"), and will likely confront your friend...possibly with physical force.
Yes, and it always has been. However, in the past, they often were interpreted as a conspiracy against our nation, which is a crime.
Yes. If you do a Google Search... or a Yahoo! Search since this is their board... type in US Communist Party, you'll be surprised to find that there are in fact several of them in existence. One of the beautiful things about this country is that there are more than just Democrats and Republicans. The sad thing is, third parties don't hold the same clout.
Yes, the First Amendment gives you the right to free speech, the only fallout is how much criticism your willing to take. Generally if you go out on a limb with what is viewed as a radical or wrong idea by many, you will isolate yourself. Does not mean you should change what you believe, just be prepared for the fallout.
Yes. Though it's technically illegal to teach the typical form of communism (which advocates violent revolution), or belong to any organization that espouses the overthrow of the US government, that law hasn't been enforced in over 40 years.
Of course it is.

Just read Hillary's campaign platform.
freedom of speak, within certain limits (you can't yell fire in a crowded building) - you can make any stupid statement you want. People may not be thrilled with you though!
As long as Imus listeners aren't listening. I am so grateful to Imus for pointing out that Nappy Headed is not covered by the 1st amendment
two words, FREE SPEECH.
It's legal of course,although why someone would want to support an ideology that has been the direct cause of over 100 million deaths is beyond me. But legal yes,every person has the right to say what they want,too bad the extremists on the left and the right don't get that. Just think if the extreme nuts believed in freedom of speech Imus would still have a job,and could still be using his show to raise millions for charity.

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the communist party is active int the US. here is their website
http://www.cpusa.org

you might not have heard much from them lately. they haven't been fielding canditaates in the last 4-5 years. They haven't seen the need. They just endorse Democrats.
Yes. Example: Castro is great, long live the communist party.
Yes. Pretty much anytime Rev. Jackson, Al (pick one!), or Rosie open their fat mouths; you can bet that sort of thing will come out.

Is it legal to make adult films in the philippines?


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No, not at all. But in the Philippines it doesn't matter because those type of laws are seldom enforced. The people who make the porn pay the cops and the cops look the other way. It's a way of life.
Make Philippines adult first. Adult Movies will follow.

Is it legal to make a variation on the I Heart NY design and sell it? (Make it say I Heart <something else>)


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Yes. There are I %26lt;heart%26gt; Chicago shirts. There are I %26lt;heart%26gt; Vegas shirts. etc etc
I doubt it. There are loads of I (heart) designs out there.
no i don't think so. i mean, i see little boutiques at the mall all the time with things like that. it's not taking their actual idea, so i don't think it would be wrong.

Is it legal to make a gun? I want to make a .22 single shot gun out of a pen. My friend said this is illegal.?

Is it? I have made one before, but I want to make a nice one that can be reused and will be made safer. Anyone ever done anything like this before? Do I need to register it with the ATF? I do not want to do anything illegal so please let me know what you know. Thanks.
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probably illegal --- Hand held, single shot, firearm - Patent 4411086A single-shot, hand-held firearm for use with a cartridge having a primer, includes a body holding one end of a barrel in which a cartridge is secured.
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4411086... -
Tardy
Yes, a pen gun is not a legal weapon to own, just as a sawed off shotgun isn't legal to own.

You're going to haveto stop making your little guns, and theoreticaly you either turn over the one you made or destroy it, it's just not legal. That being said, if you just have it on display and not operational I guess you can keep it...

Don't listen to these guys who tell you it's okay to make an illegal weapon. The ATF will not show you any leniency if you plead ignorance, so you have been forewarned.
I am not sure if it is legal, but I would like to try to make one also. So if you can e-mail me some directions on how to make one. ......Thanks.
i think you can make almost anything, u may not be able to get it outside ur house but besides Weapons of Mass Destruction and plaugues, i think you can do what you want
It's only illegal if you get caught, but in actuality to make it I don't think it is illegal but will be illegal if it doesn't meet state requirements such as barrel lenght and if you carry it without a FOID Card or if you conceal the gun.
NO!!! This is America you are free 2 do what you please ;-)
If it is for your own private use, yes. If you make it and sell it you may be violating many laws.
WHY THE **** WOULD YOU MAKE A GUN??
Your friend gave you good advice, if I were you I would heed his warning..

Is it legal to lie about your age at a BUFFET to get a better deal?

Is it legal for a person to ask for ID for a younger child? What are the legalalities of this?
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Any place that has a posted age limit can ask for and/or require ID to be shown as proof of age. Lying is considered to be fraud, and measures can be taken to deal with it accordingly. Such action might be to ban you from ever entering that establishment again.

Additional: Sorry, but mine is the right answer even if it isn't the answer you want. And since children are given IDs at an early age by the schools they attend, then it is unlikely they won't have one to produce when asked.

It doesn't matter what you say your intentions are, when it comes right down to it you are attempting to cheat and steal from a business.
Yes its fine, buffets are not places of legal integrity.
well the age qualifications are there for a reason, but how cheap are you just pay the extra couple $$. geesh
its called fraud
Yes it is legal. If there is a discount for a certain age, the buffet owner had the right to verify a certain person's age matches the discount condition
Check your state or ask around alittle. But if someone refuses to serve you and your right on whats going on. Call the cops and make a complaint. Alot of these places can not discriminate against you cause its open to the public.
If the little bit of money that you will save is that important to you, I would not be eating out with 17 children.
I don't see what the big deal is. I can remember when I was a kid, and my parents would take us kids to the zoo or some place like that....they'd often tell me that I was a year younger than I actually was, so I could get in at the cheaper price.

I don't think that little white lies like these actually hurt anybody. No harm no foul.
There is an implied contract when you state that your child is a certain age to obtain a lower price. Though it is unlikely, the restaurant could sue you for breach of contract if you lie.

I have never heard of a restaurant going to these lengths however.
The owner/ manager can ask for an ID and refuse the honor the lower price if the parent cannot provide proof.

Most places will not really enforce this unless it is obvious the child is older and frankly they usually look older and you are probably not fooling anyone.

You might want to consider the ethical part of this and what you are teaching your kids about honesty, obeying rules, integrity, being a good citizen, etc.

Is it legal to interview a child at a imigration center without one of the parents?


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Even in criminal cases, you have to have a parent or guardian present when an underaged suspect is being questioned-the same goes probably in an immigation center. If the child is travelling alone, I suppose a lawyer should be present.
I think it isn't, but if child smuggling is suspected then maybe the circumstances would differ.
as long as there is another adult present to protect the child's interests.
I think that it is preferable for the parents to be there but if they are no available an adult acting in the childs interests can be present.
The only way i could see a child being interviewed without parents present would involve social services and someone from them being present.
If there is a impartial party present.
Did they interview the child are are you asking a hypothetical question? If YES to the former - what exactly were the circs?
It would not be legal to interview a child without an independent person present acting in loco parentis (in the absence of a parent, or on behalf of the parent), for the child.
illegal immigrants arnt suppose to have any u.s. rights

Is it legal to have someone sign an agreement for a person to kill them?

Say a person signs an agreement saying that the person has the authority to take his or her life. Does the executioner still get charged or is he or she off the hook?
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It is legal to sign such an agreement, but the contract itself cannot legally be acted upon. In other words, the agreement would not be legal.

Any contract that violates the law is necessarily null and void on that basis. In murder and aggravated assault, the state assumes a compelling interest in pursuing such cases--no private criminal charges need be filed for the state to take action.
sort of last will and testament but in the eyes of GOD, it will be very bad.
No. A private contract or agreement is void if it involves violating statutory law. For example, if A %26 B sign a contract where A sells 1 kilo of heroin to B for $5k, that contract is not legal and not enforceable. Same thing with homicide or any other illegal act.
if your talking just plain old murder, ya it would be conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree. If you are talking about euthansia with a terminally ill patient and you reside in any other state besides Oregon than that is also illegal.
It sounds like a conspiracy to commit murder, to me.

If you are talking about euthenasia, only a few states allow medically-assisted killings with consent. Ask Dr. Kervorkian.

The contract is probably illegal, and quite incriminating. I recommend not signing the document.
It's called euthanasia, and it's not legal in the United States and most other places (with the exception of Oregon, where it's legal in very limited circumstances).
no, it's not legal... the law supercedes any contracts signed by any two parties...
No, you legally you cannot consent to your own death, even if you're an adult and judged mentally competent.

Ethically? I think you should be able to consent to your own death. After all, you own your life. Anything two adults want to do to or for each other, as long as it's mutually agreed upon, should be legal. I guess this philosophical discussion is for another time and place .

Is it legal to have security cameras in residential building if signs are up to notify people?

Nothing SICK! We want to keep the apartment building we have safer and the camera would only survey who comes in and out the main door. Is this legal? Or would it be legal if we put a sign up telling people they were on video surveillance?
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NOT a PROBLEM and you don't even have to post signs if the cameras are in plain sight; say on the side of the building into the parking lot or above the entry gate.

You can also get dummy cameras that look real but aren't really cameras. They run about $15 vs. the real deal.

A good color camera with Infrared will run about $200. Get a couple of the real ones and then sprinkle a few dummies around the property.

Then you have a monitor and a mux (it will rotate between several cameras and show them on a split screen monitor). It won't be worth a darn if you don't record with either a DVR or tape (DVR is better). Total system cost is probably around $1,000 to do it right installed.

Check with your insurance company because there might be a significant break in your premium.
yeah it's legal, tons of places have security cameras at the entrances to monitor activity. Just check your local laws to find out the process you need to follow to do it. You just can't put them in the actual apartments.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Yes, absent a particular local ordinance/statute to the contrary.
It is legal if people do not have an expectation of privacy. Putting up signs is a good idea.
CCTV systems (closed circuit television) is perfectly legal to install in residential buildings as long as it does not breach "personal space", like looking into peoples apartments.
A camera on the front door is a good idea, make sure you account for indoor lighting and direct lighting coming in the doors, dont want to wash out the picture.
Placing a sign up is a good idea, it makes people think they are on camera where ever the go!
That is standard practice in many places. Put a monitor within view of the door. That will ensure everyone knows the camera actually works.
You don't have to notify anyone. This is a public area, and thus there's no expectation of privacy.

Now you can't put them in the actual apartments, or common restrooms, but otherwise it's up to you.
100% legal...you just can't put them in private areas...restrooms...and apartments.

Is it legal to have chapel in school?

A school district provides chapel once a week at 2 different elementary schools. The students participatation is optional. Is the school district in violation of the law by having a "chapel" session?
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Yes, but that won't stop anyone from protesting it and objecting to it. No law violations in this instance.
If its a catholic school no. Keep quiet about it or else the ACLU will come knocking and keep the kids from hearing Jesus.
well i'd like to think so...i mean, separation of church and state...but, our country is so freaking puritanical, that we'll all end up being forced to praise Jesus eventually. damn.
Absolutely not, especially if it's optional. At my old elementary school we had chapel oce a week, and we were an acredditted school.
Yes it is...according to the 1st Amendment!
Wow, if this is public school they can't do that. I am surprised this hasn't dawned on someone higher up and they haven't stopped it. I'm not against it, but sooner or later someone will be and get it stopped. And not to be a chapel pooper (party pooper) but this means our tax dollars are paying for whatever teacher is helping or supervising the kids for this. That is also a no-no.
It would be covered under the laws your State has on the matter. Here in my state public school kids in the rural areas get bused to bible study for 1-2 hours a week. It is completely legal and has been challenged in the courts. Kids' parents have to sign a waiver and there are other rules as well. Everyone talks about "Separation of Church and state" but few people really understand what you can and can not do.
No, if it is an optional component of the curriculum. If they coerce students to attend, and offer a denominational service or observance, that would not be permitted in a federally funded facility.

Is it legal to have a bouble sided deadbolt lock on a front door of a up stairs apartment?


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No, safety fire issue.
It depends on the housing laws of your city and state. I personally do not like the idea of having to have a key to get out of my own apartment.
Many people would have this I'm sure, if you can keep a spare key in the lock incase of a fire I don't see a problem, as long as the key is ALWAYS there. That way if there is a fire you don't have to stress about FINDING the keys then crawling to the front door, then (panicing by now), trying to get the key into the lock without suffocating. The key is already there, you just crawl, unlock, and run!
No.
Fire codes generally prohibit such a lock on an exit. Such codes do vary by jurisdiction however.

Is it legal to give a fake Social Security Number in instances that do not involve payment?

Someone from the Travel Channel found a clip of mine on YouTube that they want to use for a show. I was like "what the heck, sure." They emailed me a release, but it has a line for my Social Security Number, which they have no need for.
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No, it is not legal to give out false SSN, it would be fraud.

As to the Travel Channel wanting to use a YouTube Clip, if you were asked for your SSN# it was likely for income tax reporting if they are considering paying you any fee for the clip; to provide a false # would be not only fraud, but income tax evasion. It they are not paying you a dime, just asking permission, I would cross the section out and write "not necessary" on the release...it would up to them and their legal team if they want to accept the release and use you footage, or just scrap the whole idea.
I would leave it blank, rather than report an incorrect number.
Just don't give it out. Of asked why, tell them that they have absolutely no need for it. Someone can get a lot of damage to you if it gets in the wrong hands.
Simply leave it blank or fill in N/A if they question you tell them you are not comfortable giving it out.
i wouldnt think it was legal to give a fake one, just leave it blank.
Are they paying for the clip? If so they must report it for tax purposes. If not, just leave it blank.

Is it legal to empty your swimming pool water onto your lawn?

My neighbor is emptying his pool against our common fence. I caught him this year and told him to stop and move his drain hose towards his own property. The last three years we have noticed a blue-greenish residue on our lawn againt this fence, we suspected it was chlorine but we weren't sure if we could do anything about it. Can we? I live in Massachusetts.
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i believe it is legal, although i've done it to my own yard with no ill effects. Perhaps you could just ask him to make sure he doesn't it treat for 3 days prior to emptying it? chlorine doesn't last that long it burns off in a few days. Chlorine also would act more like bleach, it wouldn't turn blue green. Why not hop the fence and redirect the hose yourself when he's not looking? That's what i would do! :)
yes completely legal, the only thing is it may kill the grass with the high chlorine levels
one of the most left wing states, you should have no private property rights in Mass
I am surprised your lawn hasn't died. Call the city and find out if its legal. I know in my state, its not, and also, the fact that this water can move into your yard, makes it seem illegal.
Don't have anything serious to worry about huh? Unless it goes into your basement and damages it- no, your yard is not the worst problem you will encounter in life. I assume you are young, you will outgrow that.
I am in MA, also.

I would have to say YES, if what your neighbor does causes you property damage, absolutely. If he floods out your basement, he is definitely liable, for the damages.

I would take a video of what is happening, in case you need to file a small claims case. I don't know how nasty you want to get, but I would also recommend calling the cops, this will help establish documentation, and back up your case.

There is a law site called nolo, I found this: http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/pg/3/obj...

Is it legal to drive with wheelie bars?

is it legal to drive with wheelie bars in ny state or is there some kind of law against it.
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As long as:

1. You don't use them.

2. They protude less than 3 feet behind the vehicle. (They'd need a red flag in daytime and red lights at night otherwise.)
Only so long as you don't use them. When you do, it's called reckless driving and carries stiff penalties. Besides, it's stupid, since it can kill you and others.

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Is it legal to download movies that you own ?

I recently got an email from my internet provider telling me that i did something illegal by downloading a movie .If I own a copy of this movie on dvd wouldn't it be legal ? (in Canada)
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Yes - if you own it already, but if you own it wouldnt it be easier and less time consuming to make a copy of it rather than download it?
You own the DVD, but you don't own the right to make copies of that DVD.

Is it legal to dowmload files with P2P programs?

Is it legal to dowmload movies,music,software with P2P programs such as bitcomet or emule in the US? If I download these file without a licence will I go to jail?
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It's only illegal to download/upload copyrighted material. As long as the things you download/upload are not copyrighted it's okay. If you do download or upload copyrighted files, that would be considered illegal and if you were caught, there is a possibility that you might be sued.
I use Limewire and I am pretty sure that using P2P is legal but I am not totally sure.
Downloading and P2P sharing is legal (the process itself) , but downloading copyright protected files is illegal.
It is illegal if they are protected by copyright.

Typically, only the uploaders are prosecuted...but the tide may turn any day.
Of course it's illegal, but nobody's gonna do anything to you. About half of all humanity uses P2P.
It is not legal to download movies, music, or software....unless the software is freeware then that is ok....other than that the FBI could hunt you down and it is a federal offense meaning 5 years in prison and/or 250,000 dollar fine.

Is it legal to do a paternity test without the other parents consent?


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It might depend on the laws in your state. Where I live both parents have to sign a consent form. So my answer would be NO its not legal to do it without the other parents consent.
Yes, otherwise it would defeat the purpose of the test.
not if its a court order...then you would be in violation or contempt of court..and end up going to jail and paying child support..duh
No, unless its a court order.

Is it legal to discriminate against a prospective employee, based on the fact that she has children?

I work in the salon industry, and this has been a consistant problem for me. They ask. Is there any legal action I could take?
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it seems as though this would be highly illegal. i recommend that you contact your states EEOC and inquire as to what possible recourse that you have against this type of action.as with age discrimination, i think it may be somewhat difficult to prove, but its worth a try... good luck
yes it is
get a lawyer
I don't know where you live, but here in Canada it is illegal to discriminate against a prospective employee because she has children or is pregnant. Would you also discriminate against the father of the children? Why do men get treated differently in this respect? Someone has to look after the children and besides legal reasons for moral reasons you shouldn't discriminate against her.
No, there is nothing you can do about it. A few ferminists tried to repeal that during the 2nd feminist movement, but they failed. An employer doesn't have to hire you if he thinks you will be more concerned about your child.

However, once you do have a job, they can't fire you for having children.
Face it: with children, you are likelier to miss work. If the job requires that you be there on a regular basis, you're at a disadvantage.
It is not legal to ask if you have children. If the employer finds out, it is illegal to refuse to hire you because of your family situation. The problem is more of one of practicality than law, however. If you're asked--it's not legal, but how do you handle it at that moment? Suing is unlikely to succeed--the employer can probably find a viable reason that another candidate is more qualified. I do not have a great answer for you. If you say: "I'm not interested in talking about my personal life," that a clue to avoid you that may make your personal life sound like it has real problems. If my employees call in sick, I can't even ask what's wrong. Other people may have better suggestions, but perhaps you can answer by saying: "I assure you there is nothing in my personal life that would interfere with my job performance." If he/she asks again; repeat the same response. It may not get you the job, but it will set the employer up for a plausible lawsuit if he/she repeats the question. I would also remind the employer the question is illegal if it is asked the 2nd time after your first response. As an attorney, I can tell you the law, but I don't have a great solution. However, even asking the question after being told it's illegal is enough to get you into Court and to get some damages.
No, it is not legal for them to discriminate based on your being a mother. And, it is a crying shame if they do. So many people in this world want to denounce parents on welfare, but than want to discriminate against mothers because they fear that the employee may need to be accomodated (time off for sick kids, dentist appointments, football practice, etc).

The children question never comes up on an application. But it does often come up during an interview. Along with are you married, did you grow up in this area, and other personal questions. These questions have no real relevance to whether or not you are qualified to do the job you are applying for or not. I wish that it didn't happen, but theres really not much you can do to stop it. And, unless you have actual proof that they discriminated based on you having children, there really is not much you can do about it.

I wish you luck. Keep your chin up. You'll find something.
If they are asking directly about children (like do you have any) that would seem to be an illegal question. However, if they ask whether you can show up at work on a reliable basis, that's very work-related.
You could be caring for an adult relative or minor children. The issue is whether the employer is going to have an attendance problem at work.
I doubt that you will gain anything by playing this as a discrimination matter. The question is: Can you work your shift in the salon 98% of the time without having the services of the salon affected by issues regarding childcare? Have you taken steps to ensure that the children's needs will be met without your involvement while at work?
What can you tell the prospective employer to show that telephone calls, absences and late arrival / early departure will not become an issue for them?
When needs such as doctor's visits or school issues arise, who is available to take your place so that work is not affected? How much notice are you able to give so that another salon employee can take your shift? What has been the track record over the past 2 years?
No. You'll never prove discrimination so get over it.
It's not legal, but how do you prove it??????

If the employer comes right out and asks in the interview process if you have children, they are violating hiring laws by asking. Doesn't mean you can take them to civil court, but you are entitled to file a complaint with the state discrimination board. Won't get you a thing except paperwork to fill out! Damn sure won't get you hired... :)

If you volunteer it, or they find out through other means, such as your child answering the phone when they call, or you saying you have to line up a babysitter in order to do the interview, it will factor in to their decision at least at the fundemental level psychologically if they want to deal with a single mom or not.

There is no way a court could determine you were denied employment simply because of that, any employer could say they found a better candidate, more qualified, better fit personality wise, etc. You'd never win unless one comes right out and says it, "I'm not hiring you because you're a single mom, it's too much trouble."

Honestly your best bet is to be straight up about your situation and find an employer who wants you kids and all. It will be a better, less stressful fit for you and you'll all be happy.
In the U.S., it is illegal......you cannot discriminate in the workplace or by application for employment.
The problem you're going to run into is whether the employers have a legitimate employment-related concern, but aren't expressing it well in their questions. For example, they could ask something like, "Are you available to work odd hours or to come in at a moment's notice?" You'd likely answer "No," but someone who doesn't have children might answer "Yes," and the employer could legitimately be looking for someone with schedule flexibility.

With the way you've framed your question, the answer is yes. An employer cannot say "We choose not to hire you because you're a mother." But, of course, no employer is going to be that direct, even if they have such an awful motivation.

In thinking about lawsuits, be sure to consider whether you would be willing to relocate. People talk, and if you sue one salon, you can bet it will be more difficult to find work at any other salon. That's not fair, and it shouldn't be like that, but the bottom line is that lawsuits scare employers and they would want to avoid hiring someone who has a history of suing prospective employers, even just once.
How were you discriminated against?
Yes, familial status is a protected class in which employers cannot discriminate against....contact an attorney in your area.

Is it legal to deny employment because someone is not bi-lingual?

An employer was going to hire me, but their supervisor said they wanted someone who could speak Spanish. While language is not a protected class of people under Title VII, it does seem to me to be a bit racial regarding ethnic background. The hiring manager wanted me to work for the company, but the VP said no because I only speak English. Is is right for a company not to hire someone when they do not specifically state before the interview that they want a bi-lingual person? Had they done so, I would not have taken the time to apply and interview for the position.
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It depends. Does the job require someone to know both English and Spanish? If so, then the employer is in the right.
It should have been in the job description, if it wasnt I would take that and the info they gave you and drive to the closet lawyer to deal with this, it dont sound right.... good luck tho
yes it is legal. Not publishing the requirement is rude, but nothing more.
No.

Many jobs require someone who is bi-lingual, just as many jobs require employees with certain degrees of education.

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i can understand your frustration. IF the job requires you to be bilingual -- like its a social services job and you would deal a lot of spanish speakers it would make sense and you don't really have a case.

but if the job is random and speaking spanish isn't necessary for it than i think you were discriminated to a certain extent.
If there employer can reasonably justify this as a requirement for the job, than you have almost no chance in a lawsuit. If not, you can possibly claim disparate impact because more Hispanics can speak Spanish than other groups, but I sure wouldn't take this one on a contingency fee. Besides, non-Hispanics can learn Spanish.
They should have adverted for bi-lingual. I would have cursed out the vp and told him where to shove the job.
of course it is legal to only hire someone who is bi-lingual if that's part of the job. that seems a little like asking "is it legal to deny me employment as an English teacher just because I cannot read". Now it is there fault for not putting it on the job description. If they had have hired you without telling you this and then later fired you because you were not bilingual, then you could have a case. It sucks that they wasted your time like that, but they didn't break any laws.
Yeah, english speakers can learn to speak spanish, but why should they have to in their own country? Immigrants should have to learn the language of the country they immigrate to.

What we should do is force our "lawmakers" to declare an official language and stick to it. Or are english speaking Americans to be second class citizens in their own country?

In your case, you probably don't have any legal claim, but the employer should be ashamed of himself for wasting your time. I imagine that there are jobs out there that genuinely should be held by bilingual persons, but unless the employer can make a case for necessity, I think that such a requirement should be illegal.
To be legal, it needs to be a BFOQ, a "bona fide occupational requirement".

That's gonna be a tough case for them to make if they didn't specify that until after your interview, but I'm not sure winning such a case gets you anywhere.
I had an application with the same question and I answered yes I'm bi-lingual. I got the job and on the second day of employment a Hispanic individual approached me in the store and I had to call the manager. Since my second language is German I didn't understand that guy at all.
My answer in the application was correct since I am bi-lingual.
It is legal only if the employer can justify a need for you to speak Spanish.

If you would be performing customer-service for a Spanish speaking population - then it would be justified. However for an accounting position it would be hard to justify.
Most states are "at will" employment states. That means employers can hire and fire as they wish. Lack of required skills needed to perform the job duties is a valid reason not to hire somebody for a particular job. However, they might be willing to hire you for a different position; provided they have another job opening that does not require a bi-lingual individual.

In the mean time, go to the public library and start getting language tapes and books on speaking Spanish. That way you can be ready for the next job opening.
There's one fact that you put forward which is rather puzzling and that's the comment where you said...."The hiring manager wanted me to work for the company"

If that's an accurate appraisal of the situation, it seems strange that a hiring manager would be overruled as it would seem that a hiring manager ought to have known if a bilingual requirement was in place.

There's no prohibition against setting a bilingual requirement if there's advance notice given which ought to have been the case here. That the hiring manager was ready to offer you the job suggests that the need did not exist.

Is it possible that, after the interviews, they got some bad references? I pose this question because of another posting that you made describing a job difficulty and just wondered if there's some kind of tie-in between the two.

Without more facts, this situation does not rise to the level generally warranting bringing any kind of action.

Is it legal to court order a person into a faith focused drug treatment program?


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I would have liked to have heard more details in your questions.

My initial response to what you have written is probably not. But then again, that wouldn't matter until it was adequately argued in court.
no, but you still have to go to aa
It depends what you mean by "faith focused". If it's no particular named faith then yes you can (such as those who only mention a "higher power" of your choosing). If it's some specific named religion then no.
Most states, yes. They usually use the Salvation Army for it
They gave him an option of the program or jail. He screwed up and now has to pay the price. Tell him to suck it up and clean up his life.
NO! Only a judge can order treatment. But why does it have to be faith based? what do you mean, like a church program? If someone needs treatment, does it matter if it involved God or not? the most important thing is getting them sober, not getting all religious on them
Sometimes it is a matter of intimidation not an order..."Ten years in the penitenary or ten months in christian rehab..."
The judge can pretty much make you do anything he wants as long as he doesn't tell you to perform an illegal act.

Supposably you can't force someone to enter military service, but there are plenty of people who got into alot of trouble and where given the option of "Army or prison?".

Remember, as a criminal (or offender) you truely have NO RIGHTS. Until your sentence is completed the cops can stroll into your home, take anything they consider evidence, and read your mail if they like.

Moral of the story: Don't commit crimes if you don't want to pay the fines.
NO! Get a better lawyer."Faith Based" treatment programs are geared towards giving up one crutch for another.Usually for a religious based idea of what is "right". If you are weak minded and have no confidence in yourself,than a faith based program may be the way to go.

Is it legal to copy and sell?

TV series for example, lost by recording them off the TV, editing out the adverts and then saving them onto DVD.
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NO. You can not sell someone elses property.
Piracy is illegal. YOu are violating copyright law
You can copy for yourself only. Selling them violates copyright laws. Penalties are stiff.
Nope, it's a violation of the copyright and property right laws. In some countries it's a felony. Fines can vary from 200 Pesos to $250,000 depending on where you are doing it.

Is it legal to climb trees in downtown Eugene Oregon?

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your question reminds me of an incident about 10 years ago when a bunch of smelly hippies climbed up in some trees that were slated to be cut down to make room for a parking garage..........cops shot them with gallons of pepper spray when they refused to climb back down.....Ill never forget one hippy dude...."he sprayed it at my groin........my crotch was on fire!"
Silly hippies............
Im all for tree sitting though....in fact, I wish ALL hippies would move to the mountains and live in trees............that would be awesome...........
No. That is city property and/or the property of the business on which it grows.

Is it legal to cash money in US and wire to other country company?


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No, there are companies that specialise in this. You will need to prove that the money is legal i.e. that it isn't from illegal means and also that it isn't going to fund terrorism.
NO!!!

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