need legal advice please

[Ken]

ex-cons?

Nope. All folks who were found not guilty.

[nell67]

ex-cons?

You're originally from Maine,aren't you???? j/k

[DOGMAN]

Only if I can ship you something in return.

I hear you have a good source for Lobster!!!

[Ken]

I hear you have a good source for Lobster!!!

Sure do. But I can't seem to find a good elk steak anywhere around here.

[DOGMAN]

Well, lets line out a trade

[Sam Reeves]

You're originally from Maine,aren't you???? j/k

Probably. LOL.

[Ken]

Well, lets line out a trade

Just call me. You've got the number.

[Sam Reeves]

Just call me. You've got the number.

1-900-LAWSUIT?

[Ken]

1-900-LAWSUIT?

Naw, Sam. No 900 numbers. Or any other toll free exchange, either. Now, sit down before you read the next two paragraphs.


WARNING: Before you read the following, you agree that you and/or your heirs ain't gonna' sue me if you have a heart attack, even if you die from that heart attack.













There are still some of us who don't chase ambulances, sell themselves like hookers, or advertise.

Almost 25 years in practice. Advertising dollars spent: ZERO. Client source: almost all are referrals from past clients and other lawyers. Many clients ARE other lawyers.

[Sarge47]

Both Common Guy & Ken are right. I only take medical advice from a licensed Dr.. Likewise I would only take legal advice from a lawyer. Even a lawyer will tell you that they don't always know how a judge will rule. Let's look at what you've accomplished: You've nursed some very sick animals back to health as well as trained them. Even if you have to give them back then you've done way more than there previous owner has. Ken is a lawyer, & as a lawyer will tell you that EVERYONE in this country is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law...and the previous owner's father seems to have a very good rep & no previous charges. Sorry to say but a "gut-feeling" is not admissable as evidence in a court of law. I also agree with most here that, since the father of the "accused perp" is in the "Dog-Raising business" that a potential attempt at a buisness negotiation should go farther than a "contempt-of-court citation". Also, if you go against the court you might be removing yourself from a list of qualified foster-care candidates who, in my opinion, need to be there for the next "abuse" case. Just a couple of pennies for you.

[Sam Reeves]

There are still some of us who don't chase ambulances, sell themselves like hookers, or advertise.

Almost 25 years in practice. Advertising dollars spent: ZERO. Client source: almost all are referrals from past clients and other lawyers. Many clients ARE other lawyers.

Oh. So you do the work that is too dirty for most other lawyers to do?

Okay, I'll slack off of the unsolicited lawya' jokes for awhile.

[Ken]

Yep. I'm the one who represents the guys from North Georgia.

[Sam Reeves]

Yep. I'm the one who represents the guys from North Georgia.

The guys who slap their ex-wifes divorce attornies?

[Rick]

Jason - With all due respect, I don't think you are cut out for caring for animals under these circumstances. You obviously get attached to them and you can't do that. I think Frank has offered the very best advice,

...you sign up to foster, not adopt

You have to ask yourself if you are willing to risk the wrath of the judicial system over a couple of animals. I know that sounds cruel but that's really what it boils down to. Let the dogs go. You've done a very good deed but it's time to say goodbye and good luck. Based only on this post, I wouldn't volunteer for that assignment again. By the way, I'm not being critical. There are a lot of folks that would become attached to the dogs.

[RBB]

The legal advice I need is what will happen if I don't return them? What can I do keep them out of the hands of this young man who neglected them. ?

If it is a court order - you will be in contempt of court if you don't turn them over.


I believe the only thing you can do is charge a high fee for your care.

[Beo]

Try to buy them, but first were you given any money for the care of the dogs? If not send the guy a bill for all the expenses such as food, cleaning and shelter costs, shots given, and so on, maybe that will work. I dunno, but just keeping them or giving them other dogs will end you up in a whole lot of hurt with the law.

[trax]

Jason,

It sounds like you got a $hitty deal, partner, but don't walk into a world of hurt with the legal system. Ken's a lawyer, he's the only one here that I know of, take his advice. My only advice regarding the legal system is avoid it if at all possible.

Ken--funny thing about all the people taking shots at you and your profession. Everyone seems to have all these nasties to say about lawyers until they need one. I'm pretty sure your profession is the same as any other, there's good and there's bad and there's mediocre.

[Beo]

My wife is a prosecutor, lawyers are a needed form of employment.

[Sarge47]

I've been an Insurance salesman, a car salesman, and in school wanted to become a lawyer but didn't have the grades 'cause I was lazy & refused to study. Those, according to society, are the 3 "worse" occupations one can have...until you're hip-deep in poop, need a car, or have to pay a hospital bill or a funeral. Then all of sudden we're the salt of the earth. Society makes me chuckle now & again.

[trax]

My wife is a prosecutor, lawyers are a needed form of employment.

That must be kind of handy, you being a cop and all. You could be saving folks a pile of red tape, no? Just pass her the files over the dinner table "Lock these ones up for a looong time, honey" "OK dear, pass the salt please"