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Q: How can I find information about my detained brother's case in Oklahoma?
I am trying to obtain information regarding my brother, who is currently detained at Okmulgee County Jail in Oklahoma under a federal detainer. I need to know the charges against him, the defense attorney assigned to him, the court handling his case, and the current progress of the case. I have... View More 
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
Well, the easy answer is to tell you to call a seasoned criminal defense attorney who practices in the state of Oklahoma.
You can also do a little work on your own if you go to a website,”oscn.net,” When you get to the “court dockets” you want to do the first drop-down window to... View More
Q: Can my CA employer deny sick leave pay after notice?
Can my employer in California deny me sick leave pay if I've accrued sick leave hours, even though I've given my two weeks' notice? I'm under the impression that under section 246.5 in California, I have the right to use my sick leave and receive pay for it. If I need to call in... View More
Shaun Setareh
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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Giving two weeks’ notice does not cancel your right to use accrued and available California paid sick leave. While you are still employed, your employer generally cannot deny or refuse to pay sick leave used for a qualifying reason simply because your final day is approaching. California law also... View More
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Q: What legal options do I have for bullying in school?
I was bullied and harassed both online and in person over a year ago, starting in 7th grade and lasting until 9th grade. Despite reporting the incidents multiple times to my school in California, the administration seemed to take the bullies' side. Initially, the school advised me to block and... View More
Michelle Alissa Ball
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
This sounds like an awful situation.
You could seek out a bullying litigator (trial attorney) to see if they will take the matter on, but they can be hard to find and even harder to convince to take on a matter (this office does not take on bullying trial work).
The schools have... View More
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Q: What legal options do I have for bullying in school?
I was bullied and harassed both online and in person over a year ago, starting in 7th grade and lasting until 9th grade. Despite reporting the incidents multiple times to my school in California, the administration seemed to take the bullies' side. Initially, the school advised me to block and... View More
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Cal. Education Code Section 48900 defines bullying, including off-campus or electronic cyberbullying, as grounds for suspension or expulsion when it causes, or is likely to cause, a substantial disruption to school activities. California schools have a strict legal duty to protect students from... View More
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Q: What actions can I take for mishandled domestic violence charges and related financial issues?
I was a victim in a domestic violence case in Florida, involving strangulation. Initially, I was advised to rewrite my statement to specify that my airway was not restricted, with the understanding that this would help him get rehabilitation rather than jail time. However, the State Attorney did... View More
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Under Florida law, the State Attorney ultimately decides whether to file, reduce, or dismiss criminal charges, so a victim generally cannot force prosecutors to pursue a strangulation charge.
However, Florida crime victims have important rights to receive information, participate in the... View More
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