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| Assault charge | 11/14/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have a question relating to an incident that happened a few weeks ago in a busy bar. I was ...
A: Steven Sorry for the delay - computer problem. Your tackling the man to the ground and your punch ...
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| Laws on employers taking away tips | 10/27/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I'm not sure if you will have the answer to this but thought it would be worth asking. Recently my ...
A: Daniel Not criminal law, but ... The relevant statutues are UK-wide and not restricted to ...
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| assault/ GBH | 10/22/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: my son who is 18yrs old was beaten severely and was put in hospital with head injuries.The police ...
A: Linda English law, but ... Also, I'm sorry, but this is not going to be what you want to hear. ...
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| ethic | 10/13/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: You are a rookie police officer on your first patrol .The Older,Expirenced officer tells you that ...
A: Harri In my Force and my country we could and would not accept such a gratuity, nor would we be ...
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| vehicle parts warranty obligations | 9/29/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Good day to you, I hope you can help me with this one... Back in April 09 I had my brakes serviced ...
A: Gavin I think you'll struggle and that Chrysler would only admit liability for a courtesy car after ...
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| uk car lighting | 9/5/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: What is the maximum wattage of light that can be displayed on a stationary car in the uk?
A: The Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 specify that vehicles first used from 1986 onward are ...
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| New Legislation regarding the payment of workers in the hospitality industry | 9/2/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I currently work as a bar tender for a high profile well known plc with over 30 sites in the uk and ...
A: Mary You really need to seek the advice of a specialist solicitor in employment law. Seriously ...
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| practising law in scotland | 6/14/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have an LLB in law and Spanish from an Eglish university and have also completed my Legal Practice ...
A: Sarah It is a completely different legal system in Scotland. Interestingly, the University of ...
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| issues with garage | 6/13/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: my husband had our car motd and serviced on Thursday which was fine. when he was driving to work on ...
A: Rebecca This is not a straightforward question - or answer! However, due to all that follows, I ...
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| Where to find info | 5/20/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have to carry lengths of pipe on my company van roof for my job and need to find out how much ...
A: John If a rear overhang exceeds 1m, but is less than 2m, then you must attach a visible marker (it ...
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| Alcohol | 5/18/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: My plan is to start a cocktail party business on the side. Similar to an Ann Summers night, i will ...
A: Steven From 1 September 2009, the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 will apply, but whether under that ...
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| harrassment? | 4/28/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: About 4/5 months ago i started getting phone calls from a debt collection agency for my partner. I ...
A: Emma Get your partner to write to them, asking for the detail of the alleged debt. Do not answer ...
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| phone calls | 3/13/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i have been getting silent phone calls from withheld num foe 6 months bt said it was from same moble ...
A: Liz Once they have noted a complaint, carried out enquiry, interviewed any suspect(s), but ...
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| help | 3/1/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: no returns and basically thats the problem with buying second hand cars you never know what is going ...
A: Shelley Not criminal law, but ... Private purchase, as apparently in this case - When you buy ...
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| sherriffs decision | 1/30/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I've recently been convicted of a dd at the sherriff court when i was the passenger,not the ...
A: George You can appeal this further, but it will take a lot of time and money and you should consult ...
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| constant phone calls from company | 1/22/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I owed an amount to paypal which I paid in full. The same week a debt collection company called ...
A: Sandra It could be that they are simply acting on inaccurate information. The next time they ...
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| culpable homicide | 1/16/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: what is the leading case in involuntary culpable homicide in scottish law?
A: Dani This appears to be a homework question. Involuntary culpable homicide is homicide where the ...
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| tips in the UK | 1/7/2009 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Is it right that the owners of the restaurant can take tips off you, e.g for mistakes happening in ...
A: Rachael Yes, but ............ The relevant statutues are UK-wide and not restricted to Scotland): ...
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| road haulage | 12/19/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i would like to know at what point marker boards should be used on abnormal sized loads ie overhang ...
A: Aaargh - I hate road traffic questions! That's two or three in a row, too! Mark Abnormal ...
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| flashing led lights | 11/30/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: can you clear this question for us. what is the law on fitting flashing leds amber in colour to the ...
A: James I think you're right. The Regs use the terms Warning Beacon and Special Warning Lamp: A ...
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| money order fraud | 11/29/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i have recived a money order and i got a call that cash this money order and send the wire.. money ...
A: Amit Interpreting your question as best possible, it would appear that you have fallen for a very ...
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| Involuntary unlawful culpable homicide | 11/17/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i am confused as to whether death was caused by accident would that result in involuntary unlawful ...
A: Adeel What's involuntary unlawful culpable homicide? There's no such thing as lawful culpable ...
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| car rear fog liht | 11/12/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: is it against the law to accidently leave ones rear fog light on when driving at night.
A: John Apologies for the delay - computer problems. The answer would be yes. Road Vehicles Lighting ...
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| Scottish Title Law | 10/6/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have a strange question. I heard about this website that sells I believe titles and deeds to ...
A: You would be buying a small piece of land (from one square foot upwards). A landowner in Scotland ...
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| tips | 9/29/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: can u tell me if its illegal not 2 get tips in a restuarant in scotland
A: David Not necessarily (but the relevant statutues are UK-wide and not restricted to Scotland): - ...
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| My ex owes me money, but is trying to claim i am harassinghim | 9/14/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I split up with my ex boyfriend about four months ago, after discovering he had got another girl ...
A: Laura Firstly, I hope you will soon start to look forward in your life - but I know that isn't ...
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| culpable homicide to assault? | 8/28/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Can you explain how, when some one has been murdered can the accused only be charged with assault ...
A: Peter Culpable homicide is a complicated subject (see below). I do not know the circumstances and ...
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| Drinking at home | 8/20/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have a 9,14 and 16 year old boys. The 14 year old has been caught drinking out on the street, I ...
A: Claire Some would argue that you are, citing the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937, ...
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| Lights on vehicles | 8/5/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: There used to be a construction and use regulations governing the height of forward facing lights on ...
A: Malcolm Pretty specialist and I'm not a 'traffic' man, but I think it depends on whether they are ...
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| laws in england | 5/12/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: how old do you have to be to purchase beer in a bar in England
A: " NB Scottish, not English; criminal, not civil or immigration. " " How old do you have to be to ...
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| Previous Question | 3/2/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Your answer was crap. All I want to know is: Does Immigration keep records of persons coming in ...
A: Anne Thanks for your kind words. This time, rather than using the website standard, but polite ...
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| indecent exposure? | 11/12/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i live in Wales UK. My neighbour is a young man approx 34yrs old. our houses look out onto each ...
A: Lou Different laws from Scotland, but still very much a crime, especially if he not only makes sure ...
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| parking of boats on a public road | 10/17/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: can you clarify if it is legal to park a boat and trailer, overall length including overhang, 20 ft, ...
A: 1 The Road Traffic Act 1991 introduced provisions into the Road Traffic Act 1988 making new ...
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| 3rd party claim | 10/17/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: My vehicle was damaged by another vehicle and Liabilty has been accepted by the other driver and ...
A: Brian I think it is up to the insurance company, but you should check the small print in your ...
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| Scottish law | 9/24/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I am hoping to study law at uni & I would very much like to study Scottish law(i live in scotland), ...
A: I am experienced (as a Police Officer), but not qualified in Scottish law. Interestingly, the ...
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| car collision with bicycle | 8/11/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I wonder if you can offer me some advice and reassurance.A month ago i was involved in an accident ...
A: Sarah In a word, in my opinion, none. However, any such process would be under civil, not criminal ...
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| Greetings from Canada | 7/20/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: This may be outside your subject, but maybe you can point me in the right direction. My ancestor ...
A: Without wishing to demean your concerns at all, I was a bit worried until I read the event date ...
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| re:not proven verdict | 5/20/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Just a query about a the above verdict. I was recently a witness in a case for someone charged with ...
A: The not proven verdict basically means that the jury considers someone to be guilty, but that the ...
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| time limits within scottish law from arrest to trial | 2/1/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i was stopped under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs,given roadside tests(walking a ...
A: Peter You couldn't have ben charged with driving under the influence of drugs as the blood sample ...
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| Car accident | 11/29/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: ok, so now the big question should i tell my insurance company that? should i ask them to check the ...
A: I don't think you'll get anywhere with the insurance claim, although it's certainly a line of ...
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