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After almost a year in jail his case was dismissed after we proved the officers illegally arrested him. What recourse does he have for this egregious matter?
answered on Jan 19, 2025
You need to direct your inquiry to lawyers who are admitted to practice in the state of Florida, not California. Not all California lawyers are qualified to give opinions to Florida residents who have legal issues similar to what you describe. It is best to post your question on a forum where... View More 
I am a trans woman living in a red neck suburban enclave. There's a lot of tension between poor whites and people like myself moving in from other areas to buy homes. I am constantly subjected to hate. I am trying to establish a course of action for myself.
answered on Jan 13, 2025
You need to direct this question to lawyers in the state in which you are presently located, which appears to be Oregon. Most California lawyers are not admitted to practice in Oregon, and are probably not familiar with Oregon law.
However, you can contact any local Oregon attorneys for... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
This is a difficult question to answer, especially without more information provided. It depends on whom you want to sue, and what you hope to obtain in such a lawsuit. Most lawyers, especially those who handle cases on a contingency basis, will want to see that you have personally suffered... View More
penniless, can't eat, fix my printer, make copies or buy paper. so how do I exercise my civil rights to utilize our civil court system, to assert and defend myself against a monster. they only waive filing fees. i'm helpless, and he's a disbarred JD with a vengeance out to get me. I... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2024
First, let me wish you a Happy New Year despite your current problems.
One thing you can do is call the national hotline for DV victims: https://www.thehotline.org/; if you can't access the website, you can call this number: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). You can keep this number handy.... View More
notified DA, court legal dept., Sherriffs, City Atty, about these crimes of perjury and Ab/process but no one will help me stop it, what do I do, his lies have landed me in jail, and caused me to be forced to plead guilty to a crime of viol of a prot order, he's trying to extort 1.5 mill by... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
It is so sad you have to go through this at this time of year. But you need to know that the police aren't there to help you enforce your civil rights. You need a good family law lawyer to guide you, and perhaps a civil rights lawyer or association to advise you of your rights and what you can... View More
But what about the utilities if I have to pAy half it adds to well over 10% is that allowed or do I just get 30 /60 days notice of change . We rent half of
my landlords house with shared kitchen and bathroom. We have lived here for 4 yrs our rental agreement names us co tenants.
answered on Dec 27, 2024
There are tenant rights advocates who can assist you. Do a simple Google search, and you will see many organizations out there right in your neighborhood where you can get the assistance you need.
You must have a written contract governing your relationship with your landlord. Review that... View More
I have been notified that several Sober Living Houses, owned by the same married couple, have cameras within the bedroom. The rules are to dress in the bathroom and not in the room. Is this normal? Individuals have left after finding out about the camera's placement but don't know what to... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2024
I take it that you are not personally involved in the situation you described. I am unable to address hypotheticals unsupported by eyewitness testimony. Tempting though it is to delve into an interesting question.
Our 21 lb dog bit an uber eats driver on the calf piercing his skin and he and his attorney are seeking compensation over insurance limits. Our insurance company sent us a declaration of assets, insurance and employment under penalty of perjury to complete with the policy limit settlement to send... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Your message comes from Troy, Michigan, but you are asking California lawyers to opine in your matter. I don't know too many Michigan lawyers here in California, but I do know that you have different rules which apply based on your residency in Michigan. I can't render any legal advice to... View More
I've resided here since 2016.
answered on Oct 9, 2024
1. Stay calm.
2. Contact tenant's rights attorneys in your county.
3. Provide clear and specific information, such as what kind of 30 day notice is it, and what does it direct you to do.
4. Follow the advice you get.
That should at least get you started.
Times with an old guy & a Norte after & they both drove to my fathers residence & the person accusing me of stealing his wallet gets to throw a object at me I tell the organization that he lives under basically handled by minorities I reported to the police they did nothing refuse to... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2024
It sounds like you have been dealing with a tragic situation. I can't give you specific legal advice on how to handle your matter, but I can refer you to the American Civil Liberties Union, which has lawyers dedicated to helping people like you. I suggest you contact them and see if they can... View More
I've received 20 emails from the defendant's attorney about the same matter. Despite my request to cease harassment and address the issue through the court system, the emails continue, and now I'm receiving phone calls. What should I do?
answered on May 17, 2024
You should direct your question to lawyers in D.C., not in California. Most California lawyers have little knowledge of the law that may apply where you live.
I sent 20 interrogatories to the defendant, but all responses are 'I do not recall.' How should I proceed? For instance, one interrogatory asked if she admitted to the police that she was holding a knife. There is a recording where the defendant did admit to holding a knife to the police,... View More
The public high school wants to get out car information for us to park in there student parking lot.
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Actually, the police do not decide whether to press charges against someone. They just make the arrest. The prosecutors in the District Attorney's office decide who and what to charge if and when a crime has been committed.
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Isn't that the question you should be asking your lawyer?
I suffered a TBI from a hit-and-run/vehicular assault. Since I was homeless at the time, the police protected the drivers identity, withheld report until 1 month after statute expired. Neglected and ignored at the ER for same reasons, discharged me at 3:30 am, given a bus token and donated clothes,... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
The sad fact is that there is nothing I can tell you that will help you improve your situation. You waited too long. Unless you were in a coma, and have medical documentation to prove it, and you regained consciousness less than two years ago, and it has taken you this long just to learn these... View More
The plaintiff has an emergency protective order in place that prohibits any form of contact with her, her friends, her family, or publishing anything about her. In response, I filed a cross-lawsuit against her, but the legal server attempted to serve her six times without success, resulting in... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2023
I hope you realize that you posted this for California lawyers, but apparently you aren't in California. The vast majority of lawyers in California are not licensed in more than one state. You may want to consider posting your message so that attorneys in the state where you reside can... View More
My father and mother are fostering my children through cps case. They are keeping my children from talking over the phone to me. Is this legal? There is not a court order preventing me from talking to them. What can I do ? I am writing to bring to your attention the false allegations made against... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
You need a good lawyer to help you. I should tell you, however, that volleyball practice is never an acceptable alternative to meeting with the people who are deciding your fate regarding your children. My advice to you is not to rely on something like that as an excuse to miss an important meeting... View More
Them i was a drug dealer and im making transactions out of our facility and i was a bad person. I dont kno why they make up such thing i dnt sell or do drugs i have a clean record never failed a drug test. Its embarrassing i feel humiliated and works not the same no more. Can i sew the police... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
The Los Angeles County area has more civil rights lawyers than most other locations. You should do some research on lawyers who handle such cases, and then start calling some of them to see if you can get a free consultation on whether you have a case or not. Start calling and talking to law firms... View More
Hello! When I was hired, my job was to supervise 1099 contractors. Two years ago, because of a state law, more than half of these contractors were reclassified as employees. I was not given a title change or pay increase; myself and all of my colleagues were told that "this is NOT a change in... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
You need to address your question to lawyers who are licensed in New Mexico. You posted this question for California attorneys, who generally may not be familiar with New Mexico law relating to employers and employees. Try re-posting your question for lawyers in your state, not California.
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