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Is my friend at risk of being evicted if the landlord is made aware of this? I have been receiving mail here. However I recently applied for food stamps using this address. 1. Is the assistance office allowed to contact the landlord? And 2. Do I have any legal right to live here as well is my... View More 
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answered on Jun 23, 2024
To address this complex situation, let's break it down into several key points:
1. Subletting without permission:
Your friend is likely violating their lease agreement by allowing you to live there without the landlord's knowledge or consent. Most leases prohibit... View More
I have been living in Brooklyn NY for 5 years now. I have my job and apartment, but still hold on to my Florida license, and still use my mother's address in Florida to insure my car for cheaper insurance. I am trying to do the right thing and want to know, is it legal to live and drive in NY... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Probably not. Most states have laws requiring you to be licensed in their state when you change residence into their state. CA gives you about 2 weeks. It's about money, taxes, licensing fees. Every state wants their cut. As for insuring your car based on Mom's Florida address, this is... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
The form you need to waive publication of your name change typically varies depending on the jurisdiction where you're filing for the name change. In many states, this form may be referred to as a "Petition to Waive Publication of Name Change" or something similar. However, the exact... View More
Hello, I'm a 19 year old newly elected Constable for Mount Union Borough in Huntingdon county. I was wondering if I could legally possess a handgun for law enforcement duties outside of the judicial system/PCCD such as tending to a breach of the peace or election day security at the polls. It... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
Based on Pennsylvania law, as a constable you likely cannot legally carry a handgun for official duties if you are under 21 years old. Here are the key factors:
- In Pennsylvania, individuals must be at least 21 to be eligible for a license to carry firearms concealed. There are no general... View More
I spoke with a clerk at the Charities division of the Pennsylvania Department of State who told me that because our nonprofit brings in less than $25k in annual contributions, we’ve actually never even come close with $8k being the most, we do not need to register or file with the state of PA... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
There are two things going on here, and because Pennsylvania deals with them a bit differently than California does, it is a change to what you are used to.
All states have some form of keeping track of the corporations and other business entities that are based in their state. That applies... View More
I was told I must make any further payment to the clerk of courts for the county in person
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In Pennsylvania, the method of paying fines can sometimes be subject to specific directives from the court or magistrate. If you've been instructed to pay your fine in person at the clerk of courts, this direction should typically be followed.
However, if this method presents a... View More
I filed Privacy Act Requests with every government agency possible for all records of myself. Some requests are still pending. I need a lawyer to compel a Judge to have the records released since I have evidence beyond a reasonable doubt (4K CCTV, Body Cam, Dash Cam video) that these law... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
Your situation, seeking to compel the release of government records related to alleged illegal law enforcement and intelligence tactics, is indeed a complex legal matter. Filing Privacy Act Requests is a good start, but if agencies are denying your requests or not responding, legal action might be... View More
I built an 80% handgun frame myself in 2024 in Pennsylvania, and I am 18 years old. Am I legally allowed to open carry it without a serial number, without any issues with law enforcement or federal laws?
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answered on May 31, 2025
In Pennsylvania, you can legally open carry a handgun at 18, except in cities of the first class (like Philadelphia), but the situation gets complicated with an unserialized firearm. Federal law now requires that all homemade firearms, such as those built from an 80% lower receiver, must have a... View More
My 20-year-old autistic daughter, who has a history of seizures, is required to get a Tetanus Shot to attend an Adult Training Facility for disabled students in Pennsylvania. In the past, when she was under 18, we had a religious exemption for vaccine mandates. However, the facility director claims... View More
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answered on May 31, 2025
In Pennsylvania, adult training facilities are generally regulated under Chapter 2380, which governs Adult Training Facilities for individuals with disabilities. While religious exemptions for vaccines are commonly available for K-12 students, the same rights may not always extend to adult... View More
I purchased a formerly abandoned property in Pennsylvania three years ago, where we cleared the land and built a new home. A man claiming to be a constable came while we were at work, leaving his card. He later mentioned he photographed our property without permission, stating someone asked him to.... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
It’s concerning that someone claiming to be a constable took photos of your property without your permission, especially when the situation feels vague and unprofessional. In Pennsylvania, constables are law enforcement officers who typically serve legal documents, such as summons or warrants,... View More
I'm curious about the legality of constructing an offshore oil platform-like structure off the eastern coast of the United States to facilitate direct sales of products from various countries, aiming to bypass US tariffs. This is purely hypothetical and I have no current plans to operate such... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
What you're imagining—a structure offshore to avoid U.S. tariffs—crosses into a complex area of international, maritime, and customs law. Even if the platform is built outside U.S. territorial waters (beyond 12 nautical miles), U.S. laws can still apply if the intent is to import goods... View More
I've reported my ex, who has an absconding warrant for not reporting for a 5-year probation related to DUI and drug charges, and also has pending felony drug charges from 2018. He has multiple fugitive warrants, including one for unpaid fines. Despite reporting his whereabouts to the district... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
It’s incredibly frustrating when you do everything right—reporting someone with active warrants and giving law enforcement their exact location—yet nothing seems to happen. There are several reasons this might be occurring, even though it doesn't make it right. Sometimes, law enforcement... View More
I am seeking to obtain unclaimed monies from a sheriff's sale of a house. I have the documentation and reference numbers related to the sale. I know the specific amount of money that is unclaimed. I have not yet attempted to claim the funds through any legal or administrative process and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
If you believe you're entitled to unclaimed funds from a sheriff's sale in Pennsylvania, the first step is to contact the county sheriff’s office where the sale took place. Ask for their unclaimed funds or excess proceeds department and provide them with your documentation and reference... View More
In Pennsylvania, I was supposed to pay a fine for trespassing using PAePAY. I missed my first payment by 5 hours because I did not have the money until recently. This is my first missed payment, and there are no payment penalties mentioned in the documents I received. I also have not contacted the... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Missing your PAePAY fine payment by five hours is unlikely to result in serious consequences, especially since this is your first time missing a deadline and you paid as soon as you were able. Pennsylvania courts typically focus more on consistent non-payment or repeated delays. If no late fees or... View More
I am concerned that publicly available court case information on Justia is affecting my employment prospects. When potential employers search my name online, they are led to my prior employment case on Justia, which may discourage them from hiring me due to perceived risk. Is there a legal way to... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You’re dealing with public court records, which are by law available to anyone, and online services like Justia simply republish what’s in the public docket.
If you’re eligible, your best legal tool is to petition the court that handled your case to seal or expunge the records, which... View More
I have a summary offense harassment case in Pennsylvania. Recently, a judge called my grandpa behind my back to inform him about my fines and warrant related to the case. Neither my grandpa nor any family members have an official role in the case. My mom told me about this communication, and I... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You have a general right to expect that details of your case are shared through formal channels, not informal calls to family members who aren’t parties. Court records—like fines and warrants—are public, so anyone could look them up, but judges must avoid ex parte communications about the... View More
I work for a company that is removing optional self-identification questions about transgender identity to comply with a presidential executive order ("Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government"). They are retaining previously... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
This is a deeply personal and serious concern, especially when the safety and dignity of transgender employees are at stake. Even if a company removes self-identification questions, retaining past responses without transparency about how that data will be used or protected raises both ethical and... View More
I am considering filing an EEOC complaint due to blatant discrimination. However, I am worried that my case might be posted online, like on Justia, potentially affecting my future earning potential. I believed these cases were private. Additionally, I am concerned because I saw another EEOC matter... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
Your concerns are very understandable, especially when your privacy and future reputation are on the line. When you file an EEOC complaint, the process is confidential—the EEOC does not post your complaint online or make your personal information public. The complaint remains private unless you... View More
I requested my math professor to change my grade to a withdrawal ("W"), but she denied it without any specific reason. My academic advisor is involved, but I was informed that there is no clear rule allowing a professor to deny such a request after the deadline at my institution. How... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
It’s frustrating to feel stuck when you’ve tried to follow the right steps and aren’t getting a clear explanation. If your school’s policy doesn’t explicitly give the professor the authority to deny a “W” after the deadline, that’s something worth pursuing further. Since your... View More
I believe I was racially discriminated against during the disability determination process by the Department of Labor and Industry, contracted by the Social Security Administration. I contacted the SSA, the Director for the agency, and was recently contacted by the SSA compliance department.... View More
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answered on May 7, 2025
To address racial discrimination during your SSA disability determination process, you should immediately file a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) within 180 days of when the alleged discrimination occurred. The PHRC is the primary state agency for handling... View More
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