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During a recent interaction with Tustin police, an officer made an antisemitic comment by referring to my last name, Horowitz, as "Auschwitz." This was highly offensive, and I made it clear to the officer, who gestured to silence me. Another officer appeared embarrassed by the remark.... View More 
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Make sure you prepare a chronological statement of what happened. Include all the details you can. You want to say what happened, where, how, when and why. Identify all the parties by name if you can, and if you have officer's badge numbers that would be beneficial. Retain all documentation... View More
I'm seeking legal advice regarding an incident where I was retrieving water for my motor home from my neighbor, during which I was grabbed from behind. My left arm, which has had multiple surgeries and contains a metal implant, was manipulated and contorted, causing it to swell and resulting... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Find yourself a good civil rights lawyer. If you need assistance, you can go to the Orange County Bar Association website and visit their lawyers referral service. There are many good lawyers who handle civil rights cases in Orange County, all you need to do is a little searching and you will find... View More
I discovered a hidden tracking device inside my e-bike battery compartment that was used to monitor my location without my consent. I have physical possession of the device, documented evidence, and I know who installed it. I reported the incident to the police, but no significant actions have been... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
What you are describing is a civil action, so it is not surprising that the police would take no action on your behalf. The police are charged with enforcing the criminal laws, not the civil laws. To protect your rights, you should find a civil rights lawyer in your area. Unlawful surveillance such... View More
I was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold from 2/27/25 to 3/3/25 due to a psychiatric nurse's falsified statement claiming I attempted an overdose on hypertension medication I don't own and was not suicidal. I was unaware of the hold until the next morning when an ambulance arrived... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
You may have a claim for false imprisonment and/or other charges. I suggest you contact a lawyer who handles civil rights cases as soon as you can.
Now, you can prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened to you, naming all the witnesses and their knowledge. Also, keep all... View More
I'm a contractor nurse working 1:1 with a student at a high school in California. Last Friday, a special education student physically assaulted me by hitting my arm and pulling my hair. Two teachers and a paraprofessional witnessed the incident. About an hour later, the same student entered... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
You have a whole host of rights at stake here.
The most important question is: who is your employer? Is it the school district, or a private contractor who placed you in the position?
Regarding any injuries you may have suffered during the assault, those are typically limited to... View More
Charges pending. I was illegally stopped. Threatened with taking my children when chose to stay silent. Refused miltiple request for a lawyer. Vehicle illegally searched and impounded,
answered on Feb 11, 2025
If you have been cited into court, then when you go in for your court date, ask for an attorney to be appointed for you if you cannot afford to retain the services of a lawyer on your own. That is the attorney who will become your lawyer. Prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened... View More
The position is for the School district food service worker supervisor classified position. This is in California . It sounds worse than it was, and it was 24 years ago. My no contest, was changed to a not guilty, and was expunged after I completed my community service. I want to be honest with... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2025
The short answer is no, you do not have to report a crime, which was expunged about 24 years ago, to your employer.
Keep that to yourself, and good luck with your new job.
I'm sure you already knew the answer, but needed confirmation from someone with expertise. While I'm... View More
Im not ready to go back yet, and we have a daily online schedule check and im still not scheduled so could they terminate me if they don't schedule me or contact me on return?
answered on Jan 22, 2025
The answer to your question depends on whether your physician has continued you on disability. That is a matter between you and your doctor. You should discuss this with your doctor to see if your doctor will continue your disability status and, if so, if she can provide you the necessary off work... View More
I told the 24 hour fitness employee my situation and he told me get out of the sauna or I’m shutting it down. I was embarrassed in front of a bunch of people. I told him shutting it down won’t stop anyone from slipping. I was wearing Skechers slip ons, they are easy to put on and take off.... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2025
You do have rights which might be protected under the Unruh civil rights act.
You should search for civil rights lawyers in the Bay Area, or in the county where you live.
I suggest you prepare a chronological statement of the facts, identify all the witnesses, and what they will... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
That sounds terrible, and I would love to help you, but I'm a California lawyer and not admitted to practice law in Florida. You need a lawyer who is admitted to the practice of law in your state. I only know one lawyer who may have practiced in your state, but his practice is limited to... View More
In 2013 the tax authority began garnishing my paycheck for ‘unpaid income taxes’ that were paid by check TWICE. They continued through 2015, stopping at just over $25,000.
I called them and they stated that they have no record that i even filed for those years. They said dont worry... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
Look for a tax lawyer who is also a CPA. You may also need to work with a good civil rights lawyer, if you can't find a law firm which has both.
However, I should warn you that the statute of limitations has probably already expired, because you say that the garnishments ended in... View More
received a letter from the city of Antioch, ca with my personal information in it, offering me an insurance service that is not applicable to my property. looks to be mailed with and packaged with public funds. seems like it should be illegal for the city to use public fund to solicit for a private... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2025
I love questions which begin with "can" so and so do this or that to me.
Since they've obviously done it, proving that they can, the question becomes, "is what they did to me legal"?
I love Pavel's response, and encourage you to follow his advice,... View More
He gave my personal property to a third party who has blocked me.
Iam now homeless. I had to forfeit my new job and I cant continue with my education at this point. What can I do
answered on Jan 3, 2025
From what you say, as a housing voucher participant, you are entitled to due process of law before you can be evicted from real property. This means you must be given notice, in writing, an opportunity to respond, and a hearing in a court of law before a judge of the superior court in California... View More
I just want to know if I’m suppose to file separately?
answered on Nov 9, 2024
You most likely have two distinct and separate cases, the first being the worker's compensation claim, and the second which is a civil rights claim that has to be filed within strict deadlines, called the statute of limitations, or you could end up waiving and giving up your civil rights... View More
I bailed out was told by county clerk i had no case after going to court, fast forward 2-3 years no notice i get pulled over arrested and had to post bail again, $9000 and $7000, lose my job due to arrest, find 2 jobs after but cannot pass background check. Kost all my benefits, license because I... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
Yes you can. You have remedies available under state and federal law, and I urge you to take advantage of them. You'll need a competent lawyer with the education, training and experience necessary to properly represent your interests. S/he should be a lawyer for the people, who seek to protect... View More
Husband injured during wildfire evacuation,paralysed within weeks of injury. Past 3 years,he’s had 3 spinal surgeries(metal rods/carriages from base of skull to mid shoulder blades,mid back to tailbone(unable to twist turn or bend like normal human)and a pacemaker installed. His neurosurgeon and... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
Go to the attorney your husband had for the injuries he suffered at work. S/he should be able to guide you through the process of getting him better care. That's a good place to start. Then learn what you can about co-dependency and how to treat it. Or maybe you should do that first.... View More
Do I have a case here so I ask hr would match my recall to work from my old job she tells me that she has told management but that they are choosing to not respond to my request and then I tell her okay that I’m not sure what to do but that I thank her for asking two weeks past by and then she... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
You may have a claim under the California Civil Rights Act for failure to accommodate your medical condition, and/or retaliation for asking for help. You can file a claim with the Department by going to this link: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/, which you can cut and paste into your browser. You... View More
An ex fbi agent , a retired policeman (who became Western communications operator director) , a CP's rep, an ex highway patrol officer, and few other retired policeman in an organized fashion commiting fraud, harassment , gang stalking , cyberstalking, and intimidation, while trying to obtain... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
There are many great lawyers who can help you right in your county. This website is not a Lawyer referral service, so you won't be able to find someone here. Do a simple Google search for harassment lawyers in your area, and you should get plenty of ideas about whom you can contact. You have... View More
African American male living in a multi family dwelling. Neighbor is Mexican woman. Last 4 wks her unwarranted bias has increased. Wk 1 & 2 she blamed me for stealing a phone she admitted to losing. Calling me derogating names, and expressing disdain of my presence. Throughout building & in... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
You can file civil harassment charges against your neighbor. If you know how to fill out the forms, which you can get online from the court's website, you can do this yourself; otherwise, you'll need to find a local attorney who will file the charges for you. You can get the proper form... View More
Twenty-two years ago, I was paralyzed as a result of police action. I attempted to sue the police, but my efforts were blocked due to a no-contest plea I entered for resisting arrest. This plea, made under poor legal advice, has had long-lasting consequences. I later sought to withdraw the plea,... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
The short answer is no. After 22 years, no court will likely grant you any kind of relief, unless you can find an exceptional attorney with much experience in such cases. You can always try to contact the Innocence Project to see if they can help you, but any further delay will not be helpful,... View More
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