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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Idaho on
Q: If they haven't been convicted yet why is that charge on the case already?

Charges that been to trial yet, but icourt lists what he was originally charged with plus habitual yet the law reads if convicted it adds a sentencing minimum, but it's listed as a felony. So how can it be another charge if not convicted. It's like make sure the jury won't let him... View More

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Q: If you were taken to jail for drug raid, you're not on the warrant, charged with the person they raided and incarcerate.

Defendant signed affidavit, judge signed it the next morning I was incarcerated, but the judge never released me until 7 days later and I was not given legal counsel, medication, phone call and my food was slid across the floor every day to me like a dog and I was made to sleep in a plastic... View More

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Q: Can llaw enforcement keep my property as evidence (cell phone) after case been disposed of and give to another jurisdici

Law enforcement keep my phone after case disposed of and give to another jurisdicion on a crime there is that legal

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Social Security for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue the police for giving my brother the final few digits of my social security number while he was being arrested

My brother was arrested and attempted to give them my social security number but couldn't remember the last few digits in which an officer had finished for him in a questioning manner in which he replies yes causing me to be stopped by the police on several occasions. Somehow they was able to... View More

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answered on Dec 20, 2024

This situation involves a serious breach of privacy and potential misconduct by law enforcement. The unauthorized disclosure of your Social Security number digits, leading to identity confusion and subsequent police stops, could form the basis for legal action.

You may have grounds to sue...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: To what type of attorney do I look to , to sue the state of Kentucky for rights being violated ?

My children were taken for the wrong reasons, and my case was over turned by the supreme courts here in bowling green Kentucky. My children whom spent 4 years in foster care only to be returned back to me. I want to sue the state for my children. My oldest is about to turn 18 and she has suffered... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Civil Rights for Montana on
Q: What can I do about my manager giving my tips to another employee?

I work in a casino in MT. We get credit card tips. My manager then takes the credit card tips out of the account and give them to us in cash. She gave my tips to another employee. I asked her about it and she basically told me I was out of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Social Security for Missouri on
Q: I'm 17 years old still living with my parents. I have a job, but going further than that in life has been a big problem

For me because my parents are highly restrictive and create random rules and live very selfishly. Long story short I want to leave. I'm pregnant and my boyfriend has a place and makes good money, but we can't get my parents support not Matter how hard we try. They won't even let me... View More

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answered on Dec 20, 2024

Your situation sounds incredibly challenging, and I understand why you're looking for a way forward. Being 17 and pregnant while dealing with highly restrictive parents must feel overwhelming, especially when they're preventing you from taking important steps like telling your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Nevada on
Q: What can the defendant do in this instance, if she feels her rights were violated in due process of 4th and 14th amend.?

Mother that had a CPS closed case in the past. Giving birth One month early before her baby's due date so so naturally she was tested and both her and baby came up negative baby had to stand in Nick unit for feet problems. CPS NEA worker came to assess if there was any immediate or imminent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Consumer Law for California on
Q: I had unauthorized debits from bank of america during the pandemic that involved my EDD. They owe me 9600 dollars .

They have lied to me also they closed my claim and kept telling me it was being looked out. I have talked to so many supervisors for hours. I have sent them so many documents to prove I was bed ridden and did affadavit had it notorized.. I owe the irs money

for mon ey I never recieved.... View More

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answered on Dec 20, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about your frustrating situation with Bank of America and the EDD benefits. This type of issue during the pandemic caused immense stress for many people, and dealing with unauthorized debits while being bedridden must have been overwhelming.

Your situation involves...
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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: I live in a mobile home park and they are trying to force us all to get Wi-Fi through them is this legal

They said we don’t have a choice but to get this Wi-Fi through them even if we don’t want it and they will be adding to our monthly lot rent we don’t want it and I feel like it’s an invasion of privacy they said the mobile home park has an agreement with spectrum is this legal

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: Im a minor (17) doing meditation soon, what rights do I have? What can I do if the other party doesn’t keep up their end

Im a minor (17) doing meditation soon, what rights do I have? If I sign something and the other person lies will I get in trouble? What if they don’t follow thru with the agreement? Can I legally tell them a suggested compromise does not make me happy? Do I have the same rights as anyone... View More

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Q: Im being harassed by the town that I live in including police officers and EMTs, what can I do?
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If you're experiencing harassment from local authorities and emergency responders, it's crucial to document everything thoroughly - keep detailed records of dates, times, locations, and descriptions of each incident, and gather any available evidence like photos, videos, or witness... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Family Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: Has my constitutional rights and 4th and 14th amendment been violated? Can I get this dismissed/closed?

In my current and open Family CPS Case, after my son was born and we both tested negative for any influence of drugs in our system, due to the fact he was born 1month early. Social Service became involved and so did something called Nea or Neo from CPS DFS. The hospital said he was showing signs of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Nevada on
Q: Has CPS violated my constitutional 4th and 14th amendment rights when they did this to me? Can I get dismissed?

In my current and open Family CPS Case, after my son was born and we both tested negative for any influence of drugs in our system, due to the fact he was born 1month early. Social Service became involved and so did something called Nea or Neo from CPS DFS. The hospital said he was showing signs of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Indiana on
Q: Do I have a lawsuit against Madison county (Anderson) for violating my children's civil and victim rights?

Almost 3 years ago now, we found out that my wife’s stepfather had been doing the unthinkable to my daughters and mentally abusing my son, including pointing a firearm at him. The prosecution has allowed continuance after continuance with hardly any contact with us. My children has only met the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: to ER after I was threatened because police would t respond. The ER talked me and forced me to take 2 injection

I was seeking asylum because the police would t respond and I was treated as a prisoner. What should I do?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Education Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it legal in OKla, at the Hinton prison, to house 8 men in one cell? Can I find out the square footage of these cells?

I want to know the laws and rights of the prisoners, for instance, getting these prisoners in facilities like these access to higher education. My source informed me multiple prisoners die daily, weekly. And that the mandatory body cameras are turned on and off at their leisure. Higher education is... View More

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