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You and the Law

Living on Your Own You and Your Car

Driving and the Law

Alcohol

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Is That a Law

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FINAL EXAM

You and Your Car

True or FalseIt is unlawful to send

or read text messages while you are driving.

Answer

True. It is a traffic infraction to

type, read, or send text messages, instant messages, or emails while operating a motor vehicle.

F.S. 316.305

Alcohol If a passenger in the car you are driving has an open container of alcohol, who will be violating the law?

A) The driverB) The passengerC) Neither

D) Both

AnswerThe correct answer is

D) Both the driver and the passenger will be in violation of the law.

F.S. 316.1936

Driving and the Law True or False

A person under the age of 18 may not be eligible for a drivers license if he or she drops out of school.

AnswerTrueAlso, a person under the age of 18 may not be eligible for a drivers license if he or she has a poor attendance record at school or drops out of school.

See F.S. 322.091

Qualifications of jurorsTrue or False

You must be at least 21 years of age or older to serve on a jury.

AnswerFalseYou must be at least 18 years of age.

F.S. 40.01

Landlord Tenant IssuesIf you sign a lease that states you cannot have

pets on the premises but several weeks later you decide to buy a dog, what action can the landlord take against you legally?

A) None under Florida law;B) The landlord can contact the local shelter to

take the animal;C) The landlord can tell you to move out in 24

hours;D) The landlord can advise you that you have

seven days to resolve the issue or the lease is terminated.

AnswerThe answer is D.

According to F.S. 83.56, if the tenant fails to comply with the rental agreement, the landlord may deliver a written notice to the tenant specifying the noncompliance including a notice that if the issue is not corrected within seven days from the date of the written notice, the landlord shall terminate the rental agreement.

Marriage and Domestic Relations

According to Florida law, what age must you be to get married without parental permission?

AnswerF.S. 741.04 provides that both parties shall be over the age of 18 years to be married without parental consent except under special circumstances provided under section 741.0405

Is there a law?? Is it against the law for me to have a fake ID or to use someone else's ID to get into a club or bar?

AnswerYes according to F.S. 322.212, this could be a third degree felony.

The CourtsWhat level of court would you go to if you needed to file a small claims action to collect $2,500 from a college roommate?

AnswerCounty courts handle small claims of amounts less than $15,000.

F.S. 34.01

Age of MajorityIn Florida, when you legally become an adult at

age 18, you can:1. Serve on a jury2. Vote3. Enter into contracts4. Sue and be sued5. Drink alcoholic beverages6. All of the above7. Only answers one and two8. Only answers one through four9. None of the Above

Answer8) Only answers one through four.

1. Serve on a jury2. Vote3. Enter into Contracts4. Sue and be sued

Here Comes the Judge

If you are arrested and placed in jail, how soon afterwards must you appear before a judge?

AnswerIf you are arrested and placed in jail, an "initial appearance" before a judge must occur within 24 hours. At an initial appearance, you will be informed of the charges against you, and asked if you understand the charges. Bail will be set and you will be asked if you can afford an attorney.

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Final Exam QuestionDoes a contract have to be in writing to be legal?

Final AnswerNo, not necessarily. However, if the contract is for your payment of another person's debt, if it concerns real estate, or if it lasts more than one year, it must be in writing.

Final Exam QuestionWhat happens if I sign a contract but cannot complete the contract or I cannot make the payments?

Final AnswerIf you fail to complete the contract or miss payments, you can be sued. You will be given a chance to defend yourself and the court will then determine if the claim is valid. If it is valid, you may have to pay money for breaking the contract.