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| law | 11/10/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: i been to the states and got into a bar fight, and get charged with assault 4, what the is the ...
A: A fourth degree assault is a gross misdemeanor with possible penalties of one year in jail and a ...
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| criminal restitution | 9/22/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: i was convicted about 5 years ago in Alberta for theft over $5000.000 from the company i worked for, ...
A: I recommend that you consult with a lawyer you can get a referral at www.lawyerlocate.ca What was ...
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| Is it illegal to park a non-roadworthy car on your property? | 9/14/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I live in Ottawa and have recently received a violation notice from the city asking us to show that ...
A: I suspect that there is a bylaw that allows the city to check if a vehicle is roadworthy and I would ...
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| Can I install security cameras in common areas? | 8/6/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I've been searching all over the net and law forums but nobody could really help me out giving me ...
A: In a residence it gets tricky.. It can only be in areas that are common and not in any way directed ...
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| employment law | 6/23/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: can an employer listen in on private employee conversations with the use of an electronic device
A: You question is far too general I would need more detail to answer Further to my answer sir. You ...
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| Failure to produce documents | 3/4/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Recently as I was coming into the ALberta town I live in, there was apolice officer standing in the ...
A: You can be pulled over by an officer at anytime. Remember Driving is a Privilege not a right. As to ...
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| Collection Agency Harassment | 1/23/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: My question is when do you know that a collection agency has taken things to the point of ...
A: if this is Ontario then speak to a lawyer and have him write to the collection agency directing all ...
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| At my wits end with the neighbours | 1/20/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I have bought my first house almost 2 years ago, and when we moved in, we knew they were not-lets ...
A: we are entitled to "quiet enjoyment of our home" and there are many laws and by laws that can be ...
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| need info on | 1/12/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: what is 428 and 440 under the traffic law violations
A: Your answer if in Ontario can be found here: ...
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| small claims court | 1/10/2009 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I paid a flooring franchise $4,671.00 (50%) to lay tiles in my home. The workmanship was so poor I ...
A: Document everything and track all correspondence with this contractor. In general if you have all ...
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| Radar Speeding Ticket | 11/29/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I am in Alberta and recently received a speeding ticket that resulted in an mandatory court ...
A: You should file your disclosure requests as soon as possible. Check with the court office to see how ...
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| Civil or Criminal Offence for Red Light Ticket in Alberta??? | 11/25/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Can you please tell me if a violation of a red light camera infraction in Alberta is Civil or ...
A: again I tell you this matt5er would be heard in Traffic court, indirectly a part of Criminal Courts ...
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| Time | 11/24/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I just got my license so i was wondering if there was a time i am not allowed to drive?
A: It depends on the Province. In Ontario under graduating lic. You can only drive during daylight ...
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| Speeding ticket | 11/16/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Let me thank you first of all for your time and effort, for many of us this is our only opportunity ...
A: It is always wise to fight all traffic tickets. In most cases the charge and or fine may be reduced. ...
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| harassment | 10/27/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: my neighbor is constatnly harassing, and threating me and other tenants. Most of the tenants moved ...
A: You should certainly contact the police and file a complaint, as well you can contact Bylaw ...
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| Trespass to Property Act, 2(1)(a)(ii) | 7/31/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: A friend was accused by mall security of stealing. The investigating cop believed her explanation ...
A: The trespass notice has nothing to do with the charges. Any mall store etc can issue a trespass ...
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| Traffic Ticket Voids | 7/22/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: If you get a ticket and you are under 18, but on the ticket they put that you are an adult and need ...
A: Well Cody judging by your nasty little comment I am left to wonder if you are even old enough to ...
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| Tickets | 7/10/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I was in Ontario a couple of nights ago when i was pulled over around 1:30 AM after leaving a local ...
A: Sir Drinking and Driving is taken very seriously in Canada as in the USA, to argue that you had ...
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| old loan | 7/3/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I got a call from a collections agencey, they told me I have a student loan from a bank in 1998 that ...
A: First thing is check your credit report and make sure there is no negative report on this loan. Next ...
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| school zones | 5/30/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: what is the law for school zones. the signs say 30km/h. my question is what are the hours for these ...
A: I do mean to burst you bubble. Maybe a course in Reading might have helped you as I said in my ...
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| Fighting Alberta Speeding Tickets | 5/7/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I received a speeding ticket in Alberta on September 1, 2007 and plead not guilty. I received a ...
A: The length of time for a 11B charter argument was raised by the Supreme court a few years ago to ...
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| parking tickets | 5/6/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: my sister parked in a no parking zone by mistake. Her van was towed a way. She was told that the van ...
A: As my Profile sates I do not handle outside of Ontario HTA. However I agree this is unusual.. I ...
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| Littering Fines | 4/30/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Can you please advise me what the min/max fine is for littering on Alberta Highways/roadways? ...
A: I can only suggest you contact your local Police to get that info As it states in my Profile I only ...
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| Was not speeding at the speed the officer stated | 4/22/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Today I was pulled over on a 70km/hr speed limit road/freeway and was told I was clocked going ...
A: information on tickets is limited the detail of the charge is on the "Disclosure" which will include ...
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| Was not speeding at the speed the officer stated | 4/22/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Today I was pulled over on a 70km/hr speed limit road/freeway and was told I was clocked going ...
A: It is always wise to fight all traffic tickets, many things can happen in your favour, the Officer ...
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| speeding ticket in Australia and Canadian law | 4/11/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I just got a speeding ticket while traveling in Australia. They are charging me 138$ for going ...
A: There is no such law or rule , speeding 1 KM over the limit is an offense if an officer uses ...
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| insurance | 4/11/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: hey i was wondering if you could help me answer this question i have a pretty bad driving record ...
A: Not sure about this New Law .. But in Ontario certainly the practice of all insurance companies is ...
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| speeding ticket | 4/3/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I got a speeding ticket near Wetaskiwin on my way to Red Deer. I was going 149km/h in a 110km/h ...
A: Yes all provinces have reciprocal agreements on Traffic offenses with or without demerit points. I ...
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| Careless driving charge | 3/26/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: My 17 year old son was recently charged with careless for backing into a parked vehicle. Both ...
A: You can look up Provincial Traffic Act laws on your Provinces web site. As to the charge yes it is ...
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| Photo Radar Ticket | 3/22/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I live in St. Albert, AB. I received a photo radar ticket for an occurrence of 66 in a 50 zone on ...
A: I only deal with Ontario HTa but it is my understanding that there is no time limit on the notice. ...
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| misleading advertising | 3/19/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: does an advertisement; a coupon offering " buy this "product" between March 1 and March 31, ...
A: I do not have an answer to this one, you should contact the Advertising Council of Canada. Steve, ...
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| 'Gift' Giving and Break Ups | 3/18/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Me and my girlfriend are in a happy relationship, however, we have decided to make a written ...
A: In Ontario if you are living together for more than 6 months then you are considered to be "Common ...
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| Traffic Law Incident | 3/11/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I have a question about traffic laws Here's the background story: -I was driving down a county road ...
A: Given what you have described I would suggest that you contact a lawyer. Yes you could be charged ...
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| credit card debt for disability | 2/21/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: My friend is developmentally disabled and has no income. A credit card co. issued him a card with a ...
A: This is a very serious matter and your friend should consult with a Lawyer he can get a referral ...
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| Do I have to pay an Alberta Photo-Radar Ticket Living in BC | 1/28/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I moved to BC 6 months ago from Alberta. Turns out I got a photo radar ticket 4 months ago in ...
A: Actually that is not the only thing that can happen, you can be stopped in Alberta and could be ...
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| infidelity | 1/8/2008 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: can a woman who lives in ontario charge me (a usa citizen) for calling her? What can I do legally ...
A: In Canada we have a law called "Criminal Harassment" And yes that charge can be laid against a US ...
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| property retrieval | 12/15/2007 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: my husband would like to retrieve some of his things (personal property), from his parent's house. ...
A: The best solution to this would be to involve the Police. Jay, What were you expecting? Given the ...
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| Ontario Tresspass to property act | 12/7/2007 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: I live in a townhouse complex, and I have been parking in the visitors parking area. In this parking ...
A: The only difference is that your father should have known that you should not be parking in an area ...
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| What is considered evidence/witness testimony? | 10/24/2007 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: Greetings, I am currently at the investigative stage of going to small claims court to seek a ...
A: In Ontario Small Claims Court you must provide a Witness list. It is wise for you to get written ...
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| uttering threats | 10/2/2007 | Mark C. Robins |
Q: how can someone be taken to trial if there is no physical evidance and one persons word vrs ...
A: Whoever investigated it felt there was enough to lay a charge. Sir I fail to see given the lack of ...
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