I am confused as to the use of the word "allegedly" and why it is used outside of a strictly legal sense (in the media for example)? For instance, with this most recent shooting in Texas, there are obviously dozens of eye witnesses, only one suspect under consideration, no one is going to argue in court that someone else did it, so why on the news are the anchors still saying Mr. Hasan "allegedly" shot these people? It just seems weird... [more inside]
posted by the foreground on Nov 10, 2009 - 38 answers

Where do I go to obtain certain recent court transcripts in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on May 11, 2009 - 1 answer

Where can I find out more about the investigation techniques used by private investigators? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jan 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Am I screwing myself by not filing a motion in court? Does it really matter in the long run? [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Nov 20, 2008 - 23 answers

I got a speeding ticket, but there was a car next to me that was speeding, while I was not. What is the likelihood that I can argue this in court? [more inside]
posted by kraigory on Jul 21, 2008 - 37 answers

How to find an appeals lawyer who will want to take a (probable win) appeal to the US Supreme Court? Like, do they, um, hang out on the 'Net somewhere? [more inside]
posted by Shane on Jul 17, 2008 - 26 answers

Chronic pain patient took to writing own prescriptions. This is frowned upon. Now, the poor woman Or should one spend 10K to an attorney to have the record expunged when otherwise, a criminal record isn't important to other areas of life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2008 - 24 answers

I'm in a financial pickle due to a bad choice of roommates two years ago. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Hidden among various other breathtakingly evil clauses, part 13 of the Comcast Agreement for Residential Services says that if the customer doesn't opt out within 30 days of receiving the dense legalese, he gives up the right to sue Comcast in a public court. But (in clause 15g), Comcast maintains the right to sue the user any time they like. Is this stuff enforceable? YMOMNBAL
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 on Mar 11, 2008 - 14 answers

How shall I record my best recollection of an incident I witnessed that will very likely be the subject of litigation or criminal proceeding? [more inside]
posted by jet_silver on Dec 3, 2007 - 23 answers

LegalFilter: Need some direction in regards to a miscommunication which can affect a cases outcome... [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Oct 25, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can I find info on how long it would take to pursue various issues in court? [more inside]
posted by who else on Sep 5, 2006 - 5 answers

Quasi-urgent legal question about a recent arrest of a friend. [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 on Jan 17, 2006 - 26 answers

A friend’s car sat parked legally* on the street outside our house for approx 6 months. It was towed last week for being “parked on the grass” and for not “possessing a valid parking permit.” While there may have been other valid reasons for it to get towed, it was certainly not parked on the grass, nor did it need a permit to be parked there. The towing company denies wrongdoing (obviously) is doing everything possible to avoid responsibility. [MI] [more inside]
posted by fourstar on Jan 31, 2005 - 23 answers

Legal question

Can one withdraw a guilty plea before setencing? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by LouReedsSon on Dec 30, 2004 - 38 answers

What is the significance of the word "bar" in the American Bar Association? What does "bar" have to do with the law?
posted by rorycberger on Jul 12, 2004 - 5 answers