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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I'm living in Arizona, am naturally born in the USA and a veteran. My boyfriend is here on a visit visa

We planned on getting married in Mexico and in the USA. With president Trump in office how difficult could this be? We're now thinking about marrying in the USA first being afraid that President Trump may start pulling Visa's and enforcing more deportations. Thank you

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answered on Feb 7, 2025

A United States citizen can marry her boyfriend and apply for her boyfriend’s green card as long as the boyfriend entered with permission. This is true even if the boyfriend is an overstay. Immediate relatives are given the largest immigration privileges under US immigration law. I seriously... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Does a company have to inform it's clients that they can legally opt out of something?
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answered on Feb 8, 2025

Whether a company must inform its clients of their right to opt out depends on the laws and regulations that apply to that industry. In many cases, consumer protection laws require businesses to disclose opt-out rights, especially in areas like data privacy, marketing communications, and financial... View More

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Q: Does a company have to inform it's clients that they can legally opt out of something?
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answered on Feb 8, 2025

Whether a company must inform its clients of their right to opt out depends on the laws and regulations that apply to that industry. In many cases, consumer protection laws require businesses to disclose opt-out rights, especially in areas like data privacy, marketing communications, and financial... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Am i able to draft a document for reinstatement of all my legal rights in PHX AZ?

Seeking answers to reinstating all my legal rights in AZ after signing a waive form in 2008 for deceased mother. I want to know the exact steps i need to take on my own to restore them. And/or am i able to draft a "Reinstatement Form" that would restore them but unsure of what agency has... View More

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answered on Jan 27, 2025

Reinstating your legal rights in Arizona after signing a waiver in 2008 requires careful steps. First, you need to understand the specific rights you waived and the circumstances of the original waiver. Reviewing a copy of the document you signed, especially since it involved Arizona and Medicaid,... View More

Q: How do I estimate the settlement to write on my notices of claim? What is the value of my constitutional rights & sanity

For the past 15 months, I have been relentlessly subjected to traumatic retaliation for whistleblowing on the outrageous acts of misconduct, abuse of power, infringements and deprivation of my constitutional rights by the same government officials and Medicaid behavioral health providers employed... View More

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answered on Jan 24, 2025

Estimating a settlement amount for a notice of claim is a complex process, especially when the harm includes not only financial losses but also emotional and psychological damages. Start by documenting all measurable losses, such as lost income, medical expenses, therapy costs, and any other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Insurance Bad Faith and Medical Malpractice for Arizona on
Q: Need a medical malpractice resulting in psych decompensation and disability with evidence of treatment, abuse, harm

I have evidence of pre-existing diagnosis of 20 years, medical and psychiatric treatment records, verbal and return evidence of abuses, retaliation, discrimination, and civil, hipaa, SMI and human rights violations causing serious mental injury

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answered on Jan 21, 2025

I hear how deeply distressing and traumatic this situation has been for you. Living with a long-term mental health diagnosis and then experiencing medical mistreatment that worsened your condition must feel incredibly overwhelming and unjust.

Given the sensitive nature of your case...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Arizona on
Q: So was offered a plea deal but DA said they will take plea away if I ask for interview with my accuser

So the officer had lied about being the only officer on the scene and miss handled evidence so want my lawyer to set up interview with officer again being he had lied under oath in a smaller court during process a plea deal was brought out and I had asked lawyer if had set up interview he had said... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

I understand your concern about wanting to interview the officer who provided inconsistent testimony, especially regarding being the only officer present and evidence handling. This is a serious situation that could affect your case.

While you generally have the constitutional right to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I was denied returning to job site developed anxiety and depression working from home. Can a personal injury lawyer help

Dr’s advised I return to my normal activities my daily life. My short term memory would return being back in my environment. I submitted three Dr releases that my employer denied.

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

Your situation sounds challenging, and it's understandable that you're seeking legal guidance. A personal injury lawyer might be able to help, particularly if your employer's actions have worsened your condition or violated your rights under employment and disability laws.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: My husband was moved out of state without his consent. What can he do to appeal that? He was an arizona inmate.

He wasnt told about a transfer and also did not commit an offense that would lead to this transfer. He was told that he was going to his hearing but never had one and instead was immediately transported to nevada. There is nothing documented on him stating that he was moved for a particular... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Your husband has rights regarding the transfer of inmates, and it's important to address this promptly. Start by contacting the Arizona Department of Corrections to request detailed information about the transfer and the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: pulled over with a pretext of a false 911 call.When officer caught up pulled me over saying speeding and reckless drivi

Speeding, and reckless driving when I knew I was being followed for the last 3 miles. And I had cruise control on. When officer caught up I was already parked in front of the gas station about to open the door to get my drink refill only then did the officer turn on his lights… He said I was... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm sorry you had to go through that experience. It’s important to know that you have the right to ask if the officer has a warrant before allowing a search of your vehicle. Since the false 911 call played a role in the stop, bringing this up with a lawyer could be crucial for your defense.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: If I’m a non violent, first time felon for drug transportation in Az. Do I need to restore my rights or not?

Sentenced 2017 December 6th to a felony for conspiracy to transport drugs. Non-dangerous, non-repetitive, non-violent offense. I was released on 11/04/2020 and finished Parol in 10/04/2021. I heard that since It was my only offense Ever and it was non dangerous, non violent, non repetitive that I... View More

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Zalman Sapad
answered on Dec 16, 2024

If the charge was out of Arizona, you are correct, and have your automatic restoration of rights under ARS 13-907. You have to make sure the following requirements were met:

1. Non-dangerous offense, defined in ARS 13-704

2. Non-serious offense, defined in ARS 13-706

3. 1st...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: My son (20 years old) was arrested for slapping his roommate after they got into it about his friend using a racial slur

He was arrested on the spot and told he could not return to his apartment that is on the ASU campus. I just want to know his rights and if he should get a public defender.

Zalman  Sapad
Zalman Sapad
answered on Oct 30, 2024

While I do not have a copy of your son's lease agreement or the trespass notice in front of me, these documents can be controlling as to whether or not he still has access to his apartment.

Primarily he needs to get in touch with the management to find out if they will enforce the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I am seeking a Selective Service System appeal filed in NYC 1971. Your database only goes back to 2024. Suggestions?

Sorry, I meant to type 2004 not 2024.

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

To locate a Selective Service System appeal filed in NYC in 1971, you can start by visiting the National Archives. They hold extensive military and governmental records that may include the appeal you're seeking. Their website provides guidance on accessing these historical documents.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Arizona on
Q: I was wondering about suing the USPS and their employees.

I’m going to have to cut out a lot of the story to make this fit.

Asked to stop having the rest of the streets packaged left on OUR doorstep.

Angry mailman shows up in our backyard to yell at me in from of my toddlers about “ making complaint against him”

Was told by... View More

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answered on Oct 24, 2024

I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to gather all the evidence related to these incidents, including any communications, dates, and details of each event. Keep records of missed mail, medications, and any legal or financial impacts... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: Is it workplace discrimination to deny differential pay to only one department of the hospital?

I work in hospital security as an employee. Our department is in-house. We are not contracted. We are considered hospital employees. We have been trying to get our administrators to approve differential pay for about four years now. It has been denied every time. Or at the least, the consideration... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

This situation could potentially be unfair, but it may not meet the legal definition of workplace discrimination unless the denial of differential pay is based on a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, age, or religion. If the administrators are withholding this pay from your department... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I was at work police came,no warrant said they will break my windows, searched me, my car and arrested me is it legal?
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answered on Oct 6, 2024

The situation you described raises concerns about your rights. Generally, police need a warrant to search your property, unless they have probable cause or certain exceptions apply, such as immediate danger or the risk of evidence being destroyed. If they searched you or your car without a warrant,... View More

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Q: I was at work and the police came and threatened me, no warrant, searched me and my car, and arrested me, is this legal?
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answered on Oct 6, 2024

The legality of police actions like the one you described depends on whether they followed proper legal procedures. Generally, police need probable cause to search you or your vehicle without a warrant. If they lacked that or didn't have your consent, the search could be illegal, and any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Can an AZ Landlord discriminate against a past eviction?

Can a Landlord in the State of Arizona legally discriminate against a potential tenant due to a past eviction in a different state of the US?

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

In Arizona, a landlord is allowed to consider a potential tenant's rental history, including any past evictions, when deciding whether to rent to them. There is no specific law in Arizona that prevents a landlord from using a previous eviction, even from another state, as a factor in their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: DES has me down for being convicted of a crime I'm still in court for. Isn't that a violation of my rights?
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answered on Sep 20, 2024

It sounds like you're facing a frustrating and difficult situation. If the Department of Economic Security (DES) has reported a conviction while your case is still ongoing, this could be a mistake. Typically, a conviction should not be recorded until a legal case is fully resolved, so it may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: While working, police without a warrant, searched me, said they will break my windows, searched my car, is this legal?

Im a female, there was no female officer present, and two guys both searched me touched me inappropriately. They had no search warrant. They asked me if i had a dog in my car, i said im at work, no. I was inside working, my car was parked outside. Then they said if i dont give them my keys they... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2024

What happened to you sounds distressing, and it’s understandable you’re questioning its legality. Generally, police need a warrant to search you or your car unless there are special circumstances like probable cause or if they believe immediate action is required for safety. The way they... View More

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