Is it legal for a financial institution in the United States to hire a company to recruit people who buy cryptocurrency and immediately sell it for a 30% commission, with the intent of stabilizing the crypto market? This is all conducted over the internet, and I am unsure about the type of company... View More

I have not received my personal injury settlement, and it's been almost 9 months since it was settled. I've been in contact with my lawyers, who often change the subject when I inquire and say it takes time. No specific agreement was made on when the settlement would be disbursed to me.... View More

I am planning to start a private bartending business in Texas and have already confirmed with the TABC that as long as I have my TABC certification, I'm allowed to serve at private events. My partner and I will be the only ones working these events, and we plan to operate at various locations... View More

I'm representing myself in a case pending the submission of temporary orders, which the judge requested the opposing counsel to submit. I need to amend my original petition to modify the TRO regarding parenting time with two of my three children to revert to the standard schedule from Friday 6... View More

I'm trying to keep track of a close friend's legal proceedings while he's incarcerated in Texas. He has had multiple DUI felonies, with the most recent charge in 2019. He was sentenced to 10 years, which was reduced to 5 years of probation after serving between 30-90 days in jail,... View More

I own an SUV and would like to know the darkest tint that I can legally apply to all the windows. Could you provide the legal tint limits for my vehicle?

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

The details can be found here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/vehicle-inspection/window-tinting-standards

I did not take delivery of a car from Koncept Motors due to significant engine and other issues. I requested the cancellation of the loan within one day, and I received paperwork confirming the loan was canceled. The dealership has since closed due to lawsuits and fraudulent activities. Two years... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

Gather up all of your evidence including all of your communications with the dealership and with the bank as well as every communication denying you credit, and take it to an experienced attorney who practices in the area consumer law in or near the county where the dealership is located.

My daughter's dog was attacked by my neighbor's dog, which also injured her children. The incident resulted in over $3,000 in vet bills. We have sent letters to the neighbors both by mail and hand delivery, but they refused to pay the expenses. There have been prior incidents of their dog... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

You should file a small claims suit in the justice of the peace court for the county and precinct where you and your neighbor live.

You should download, print out, and bring with you any local ordinance for your town or city that requires pet owners to keep their pets fenced or on a leash... View More

I have a traffic violation ticket from five years ago that states it has been sent to collections. I have not received any communication from a collections agency, and I haven't made any attempts to address or resolve the ticket. I'm unsure if there are any consequences or actions on my... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

Typically, unpaid traffic tickets are sent to collections when the violator hasn't made any attempts to address or resolve the ticket for a substantial period of time. The unpaid traffic ticket may be reported to credit bureaus which could negatively impact your ability to borrow money in the... View More

I am a permanent resident looking to file for a waiver under 237 (a)(1)(H) due to issues with my admission status. My naturalization application was denied because, when my mother married my stepfather (a U.S. citizen), she was still legally married to my biological father in Mexico, which affected... View More

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answered on May 12, 2025

Based on my research, your waiver application has promising factors in your favor. Your situation meets the key eligibility requirements for a 237(a)(1)(H) waiver, specifically having U.S. citizen qualifying relatives (your child and sisters) and being otherwise admissible except for the admission... View More

I am a 20-year-old individual who was brought to the U.S. at the age of 3 by my deceased grandmother and have never returned to Mexico since then. I graduated from school here and plan to attend college. I don't have any U.S. family members, have never applied for immigration relief, and have... View More

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answered on May 12, 2025

I understand your situation is challenging. Based on what you've shared, you might qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for people brought to the U.S. as children. You meet several key criteria -... View More

I am planning to marry my Egyptian boyfriend, who currently lives in Egypt, and we intend to live in the U.S. after we marry. I am aware of some visa requirements, but my main concern is my ability to financially sponsor him since I have been unemployed for three years and have no proof of taxes or... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
answered on May 12, 2025

If your income does not meet the minimum requirements to sponsor your boyfriend, you may qualify by demonstrating sufficient assets. If your total assets equal or exceed $80,000, you can substitute the asset test for the income test.

For example, with a household size of two, the annual... View More

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Is the name "Space Launch Agency" too similar to any existing patented names related to space launch resources or technology, potentially causing trademark or patent conflicts?

I'm seeking assistance with a situation where a nursing home is attempting to hold me liable for charges incurred by my mother, who is now deceased. I had Power of Attorney for her but did not sign any personal guarantees; I only signed documents necessary for her admission to the facility.... View More

Ronald Lee Baranski Jr
answered on May 10, 2025

No generally you don’t owe anyone debts incurred by your mom. The only concern I would have is if upon admission you inadvertently signed some document accepting liability. I would request that the nursing home send you copies of any document you signing allegedly guaranteeing payment. If they... View More

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I want to know if I can sue a plasma donation center for improperly removing a needle from my vein, which caused me to pass out. They checked my vitals afterward and offered low compensation. My arm has bruising, soreness, and nerve damage. What are my legal options?

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

Theoretically, you can file a health care liability claim, but you will need a medical expert to write a report stating how the removal of the needle was done improperly (i.e. in a manner that varied from the "standard of care" of similar health care professionals). In my experience,... View More

I am currently pregnant and dealing with concerns about child custody. When I give birth, I do not plan to put the child’s father on the birth certificate due to safety reasons. We have had physical altercations in the past, and he has severe anger issues. He is attempting to be involved with my... View More

I am trying to obtain medical records as evidence related to my husband's case, who is currently in prison. A lawyer has these records, and I need guidance on how I can receive them. What steps should I take to access these medical records?

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

You need to have your husband sign a POA and authorization in your favor for those specific medical records. If the lawyer does not represent an adverse party, the lawyer will likely honor the POA and authorization and release the medical records to you.

I have concerns about negligence at the plasma donation facility where my daughter and I have been donating. My daughter, who is 4'11", was incorrectly listed as 5'11" in the database, and after several donations, she experienced symptoms like nearly passing out and frequent... View More

I am currently negotiating a renewal rate with my apartment complex. They agreed to a new rate in writing but stated they would only implement it if I write a 5-star review on Google. We haven't signed the renewal yet, as we haven't written the review. The request was communicated via... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on May 12, 2025

No it is not considered "blackmail." Blackmail involves the use of threats to disclose incriminating or embarassing information about someone to obtain money or property from another.

My friend was driving a car, and I was about to get in. I opened the door, and my friend suddenly reversed without realizing I had opened the door. This resulted in the side mirror of the car next to ours being taken out. Surveillance video shows the car reversing as I opened the door and that my... View More