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
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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?
Answer:
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>)
Answer:
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.
Answer:
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..
Answer:
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..
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