Legal Grounds for Admissibility The legal foundations for the admissibility of recordings of conversations turn primarily on the laws of evidence. In most cases, recordings of conversations are admissible so long as they are voluntarily recorded. Recording a conversation in California requires that all parties to the conversation consent to the recording in most cases. See for example California Penal Code section 632, the California…
Neighbor Harassment in Florida Explained
An Overview of Neighbor Harassment Neighbor harassment generally involves a pattern of antagonistic behavior between neighbors that crosses the line from simple discord to actions that are illegal under criminal and civil laws. In many instances, the neighbor that feels harassed will claim that the actions of their neighbor include threats and other harassing conduct that has caused them some kind of injury or damage….
Florida Promissory Note Basics
What is a Promissory Note? A promissory note (or "note") is a document by which one person (the "maker" or "maker(s)") promises to pay a certain sum of money to another person (the "payee" or "payees"). The magic words in the note are "I promise to pay"; not "I agree to pay," or "I promise to pay subject to" or "pay as we might mutually…
Legal Resources Unlocked: The Cobb County Law Library Guide
All About the Cobb County Law Library The Cobb County Law Library became a reality in 1965 after the Cobb County Bar Association and the Judicial Circuit authorized the creation of a free public law library for use by lawyers, judges, and the general public. The Law Library served as a county department until 1990 when it was separated and became an official department of…
How to Take Legal Action Against a Company for OSHA Violations: A Comprehensive Guide
What Exactly is an OSHA Violation? Prior to delving into the lawsuit process, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of what constitutes an OSHA violation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is a division of the United States Department of Labor that oversees workplace safety and health standards. OSHA’s main purpose is to reduce workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses , and fatalities…
The Legality of GPS Jammers: Exploring the Legalities and Risks
What Exactly Are GPS Jammers? A Global Positioning System (GPS) jammer is a device that seeks to prevent the accurate functioning of a GPS satellite system. GPS jammers are, in essence, a radio transmitter that emits radio waves on the same frequency as a GPS satellite. When the signal from the GPS satellite reaches a GPS receiver, along with its intended signal, the unintended signal…
Understanding Lawyer Retainer Agreements: The Full Guide with Samples
What is a Lawyer Retainer Agreement? A Lawyer Retainer Agreement is a document that spells out the agreed upon terms between an attorney and a new client. In most engagements with a new client, a Lawyer Retainer Agreement is used to create the attorney-client relationship. Lawyer Retainer Agreements are subject to state and local laws.Lawyers typically charge for their services based on their time, which…
Motorcycle Filtering: What You Need to Know
What is Motorcycle Filtering? Motorcycle filtering is a maneuver where a motorcycle or scooter rider moves past slow moving or stopped vehicles in the same lane of travel. This can occur while stopped at a traffic signal or proceeding slowly in congested traffic on a roadway or highway. The rider makes use of the available space between the lane markings to avoid being caught in…
Understanding Court Supervision in Illinois: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction to Court Supervision For those of us who follow Illinois traffic tickets and criminal justice, we hear the word supervision a lot. It’s a frequent part of our vocabulary. That is likely not the case with the average person coming to traffic court in Illinois though. Here is my attempt to spell out supervision in simple terms.Supervision is an opportunity given for us to…
Certificate of Compliance in Court: Your Complete Guide
The Certificate of Compliance Defined A certificate of compliance is a document or statement filed in accordance with the rules of one or more federal courts that requires the involved parties to confirm that they followed certain procedures and comply with various rules of the court. The guidelines for filing a certificate of compliance can vary by court, and it may be required at different…