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For about a decade, I've been receiving daily texts and calls from political organizations addressed to a woman named Kathy W., whom I do not know. Despite using every spam blocker offered by my phone provider and contacting these organizations to remove my number, I still receive 5 to 10... View More 
answered on Jun 25, 2025
Political campaigns are legally required to stop sending text messages if you reply 'STOP' or forward the message to 7726, but not all political advertising comes directly from a candidate's campaign. Not to mention there are a lot of political candidates.
There are a... View More
I am concerned about Texas bill SB20 and how it may affect personal consumption of anime and manga, such as popular series like Bleach or Naruto, given its broad definition of obscenity. Can you explain the potential impact of this bill on these forms of entertainment and what might be considered... View More
answered on May 27, 2025
The proposed version of SB 20 incorporates the following definition of obscenity contained within the Texas Penal Code.
"Obscene" means material or a performance that:
(A) the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that taken as a whole... View More
I am concerned about Texas bill SB20 and how it may affect personal consumption of anime and manga, such as popular series like Bleach or Naruto, given its broad definition of obscenity. Can you explain the potential impact of this bill on these forms of entertainment and what might be considered... View More
answered on May 27, 2025
There are significant political pressures, not only in Texas, to broaden the definition of obscenity and to enforce it more strictly. You are right that manga and anime collectors could be impacted. In 2009 Christopher Handley, a manga collector in Iowa, was sentenced to six months in prison over a... View More
I have been experiencing electronic harassment for the past 4 years, including feelings of physical discomfort, hearing voices, and intimidation, including threats against my family. I have recordings and pictures of a drone that I believe is involved in this harassment. Despite reporting the... View More
answered on May 5, 2025
A recording or picture of a drone is probably insufficient in and of itself. There are lots of drones. You would need some evidence of exactly what the drone is doing. Without hard physical evidence and the identity of the individuals who are harassing you, this is not a legal problem. Police... View More
I'm considering using a website called removepaywalls.com for personal and educational purposes, which directs users to the Internet Archive, Wayback Machine, or archive.today to access archived versions of various articles. I'm interested in understanding the legal risks or consequences... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Using websites like removepaywalls.com to bypass paywalls and access archived content through services such as the Internet Archive or archive.today raises potential legal issues, primarily relating to copyright law. The Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 106, grants copyright holders exclusive rights to... View More
I am involved in a legal case where electronic surveillance search warrants for cellphone location data were granted on August 13, 2024, and August 20, 2024, by the same judge. The warrants are supposed to cover GPS phone location data from April 13, 2024, to the present date. The officer who... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2025
What kind of legal case are you in? Criminal would involve an indictment and you might file a motion to suppress evidence elicited through the SW. But going after both SWs as illegal will probably fail as they sound based on probably cause. Your lawyer needs to start representing you. You... View More
I pay for two cell phone lines under my account. A family member, who is over 18, uses one of these lines. There are no formal agreements; it was offered for cost-saving purposes. I'm considering installing parental control software, like mSpy, on the device. Is it legal to do so without their... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Since they are over 18, no. As an adult they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. mSpy can be used to perform covert surveillance, including surveillance of conversations without the consent of at least one party. This could result in you inadvertently committing a felony. In addition, if it... View More
I believe I am being tracked through my phone and computer, although I am unsure if it's being done by law enforcement. I have noticed unusual changes on my devices and in my home, such as someone seemingly knowing my activities and affecting my internet or cutting out apps. For example, my... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
You should hire a forensic electronics security expert to check out your phone, your computer, and your internet router. They should be able to detect if there is any sort of tracking software installed on any of your devices and remove them. They should also be able to provide you with updated... View More
I own a free-speech, privacy-first platform where users can upload various files, including images. The website uses Artificial Intelligence to detect and flag potentially illegal content, such as CSAM, to prevent uploads or flag for manual review. The flagged content is stored for 24 hours for the... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
Great question! Flagging the content for 24 hours for review is not going to trigger liability for you, because at that point the legal status of the content is still pending verification, and you haven't obtained actual notice of anything illegal. But once you do verify it and find that it is... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks.
Do you mean two people SHARING A COMMON EMAIL ACCOUNT? That's done all the time. Someone might not have an email account and they might use a family member's account, particularly with the... View More
received a letter from the city of Antioch, ca with my personal information in it, offering me an insurance service that is not applicable to my property. looks to be mailed with and packaged with public funds. seems like it should be illegal for the city to use public fund to solicit for a private... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2025
It’s uncommon for a municipality to use official letterhead to promote a private insurance service, and California law imposes restrictions on using public resources for private or personal gain. Specifically, Government Code § 8314 prohibits public officials from using public funds or resources... View More
received a letter from the city of Antioch, ca with my personal information in it, offering me an insurance service that is not applicable to my property. looks to be mailed with and packaged with public funds. seems like it should be illegal for the city to use public fund to solicit for a private... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2025
I love questions which begin with "can" so and so do this or that to me.
Since they've obviously done it, proving that they can, the question becomes, "is what they did to me legal"?
I love Pavel's response, and encourage you to follow his advice,... View More
I was threatened by another company's VP for "willfully and wrongfully withholding payment" and he stated that " it will fall on me and word is going to spread in the industry" if I do not pay an invoice that is 5 years old. I started working at the my company 5 months ago... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
I would add that most debts in the State of Florida related to contracts have a 5-year statute of limitations attached to them, it would appear based on what you have reported and if correct, that the ability to collect this debt may have expired (thus the threats), you should review the statute of... View More
I was threatened by another company's VP for "willfully and wrongfully withholding payment" and he stated that " it will fall on me and word is going to spread in the industry" if I do not pay an invoice that is 5 years old. I started working at the my company 5 months ago... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
The situation you describe involves potential legal claims related to defamation and coercion. Here’s how you might approach this:
(i) Slander and Defamation: Slander refers to a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation. If the VP's statement that you are... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Suing a CPS worker for harassment and abuse of power can be a challenging process, but it is possible under certain circumstances. First, gather all evidence of the alleged harassment and abuse of power. This includes any documents, emails, recorded conversations, or witness statements that support... View More
The judge required that the defendant Cease and Desist mentioning me in any manner on social media posts, including YT. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss, stating that she has freedom of speech and can say whatever she wants. I need to file a response, but I have no idea how to respond. I am... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
Your situation sounds challenging and concerning. Here's some information that may help you formulate a response:
1. Freedom of speech is not absolute: While the First Amendment protects free speech, there are limitations, especially when it comes to harassment, stalking, and... View More
When I was 17 I was charged with a few different crimes in adult court in Nebraska. Some news articles were posted about me and 3 others with my name stated in the news articles. My case was then moved to juvenile court because I was a minor. However, these articles still contain my full name and... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
This is a complex legal situation that involves the intersection of juvenile justice, media law, and privacy rights. Here's a general overview, but please note that for definitive advice, you should consult with a lawyer who specializes in this area of law in Nebraska:
1. Juvenile... View More
Recently, I received a video of the 16 year old male saying he wanted to harm me. What legal actions should I take on this?
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
This is a serious situation that requires prompt action to ensure your safety. Here are some steps you should consider taking:
1. Document everything: Save all texts, messages, and the video as evidence.
2. Stop all communication: Do not respond to any further messages from this... View More
As of today you have failed to respond to the settlement offers. Our client has attempted to work with you all multiple times. Be advised today we have sent out certified mail to the department of labor. This included the request to attach your bank account and garnish the wages. This will be in... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
The language used indicates that this is very likely a scam, but you cannot get a reliable answer from an online forum as to whether someone contacting you is "real" or not. Since the person says he/she "just emailed your bank", you can contact your bank to inquire about it.... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on my review of Georgia Code Section 16-11-62, which covers eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication, voice memos and voice recordings could potentially be considered "electronic communications" under certain circumstances.
The relevant part of the statute... View More
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