Recent content by tygersofpantang

Fortunately, this is not a concern I have at this time. But I was wondering. What happens to a mortgage payment if you get locked up for anywhere from 3-12 months? Would a lawyer be able to negotiate with the bank to add missed payments to the back end of the mortgage? I would find it hard to...

I'm in Illinois. Recently I've been buying Matchbox collectible cars and reselling them, either on Ebay or at trade shows. I do not have a corporation, or business to do this. Are taxes on income from reselling theses items going to be an issue for me? Do people pay state and federal taxes on...

What is the name of your state? IL According to searches on the US Trademark Office website, several defunct sports team logos are considered "DEAD". If these trademarks have lapsed, or been abandoned, can I legally reproduce them on souvenir items? For example, the Chicago Cougars of the...

What is the name of your state? IL Would an email which reads " Don't do anything stupid my friend. All hell could break loose", be considered a personal threat, advice or opinion? The topic heading read " just a piece of advice". Just wondering. Thanks for your help and time.

What is the name of your state? IL What are the possible penalties for someone accessing another persons email? Nothing was changed, deleted, and there were no damages caused by the other person being in there. Basically, it was a case of someone being nosy and wanting to see what was sent and...

What is the name of your state? IL Almost 6 years ago, I signed a check that wasn't mine. Someone else cashed it, but I forged the signature on the back. After 6 years, is there any possible legal trouble that could arise from this stupid act of mine? The amount was about $300. Whats the worst...

What is the name of your state? IL What is the legal time limit to file criminal charges against a person that scammed me for $1200 on Yahoo auctions? Is there either a criminal or civil statute of limitations for this type of situation? Please advise......