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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue big tech or the police or both for their inaction in my situation where I’m hacked and they don’t do anything?

I have been hacked for more than a year now, I’ve done everything in my power from self troubleshooting to asking for help online, this problem is beyond me and I feel very devasted.

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answered on May 1, 2024

It's understandably frustrating and distressing to deal with a hacking situation, especially when it feels like you're not getting the support you need. If you're considering legal action because you feel that big tech companies or law enforcement haven't adequately responded to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Washington on
Q: can I sue the police department for arresting me in court because they thought I was someone else

I showed up on a court date. The judge said I don’t think you are who you say you are and you have a warrant so we’re gonna arrest you. They handcuffed me. I sat there for a while while everybody’s watched me in the courtroom and then they walked me around to the courthouse inside the jail... View More

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answered on May 1, 2024

You might indeed have grounds to consider legal action against the police department for what sounds like a wrongful arrest and mistaken identity. If your rights were infringed upon due to an error by law enforcement or the judicial system, you could potentially file a lawsuit for damages such as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I file if the court of appeals and juvenile court Misconduct and erred within my case? What can do?

What can I do about this?

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answered on May 1, 2024

If you believe there has been misconduct or errors in your case handled by the court of appeals or juvenile court, you have several options. Firstly, you may consider filing a petition for reconsideration in the same appellate court to ask the judges to review their decision, pointing out the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I do about the court of appeals denying my appeal when the juvenile court had Misconduct and erred my case?

And my attorney clearly showed and stated that the court had wrongdoings? And they did nothing either? What can I do?

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answered on May 1, 2024

If your appeal was denied by the court of appeals despite presenting evidence of misconduct in the juvenile court, you might feel understandably frustrated. However, you still have some options. Firstly, consider requesting a reconsideration from the same court of appeals, if this is permissible... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Grandmother is receiving letters about owed taxes when she shouldn't owe any, what can we do?

She turns 90 this year, and has lived in the same house for over 20 years, but the tax office said no one was living in he house. She never moved from the house, and she was on a deferral for a long time before now, but she suddenly doesn't have it anymore.

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answered on May 1, 2024

First, it’s important to gather all documentation related to your grandmother's property and tax history, including any records of her tax deferral. It sounds like there may be a discrepancy or error in the tax office's records if they believe no one is living at the property.... View More

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