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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: How do I get free copies of the original lawsuits, and motions, filed in these cases?

I want to learn how to structure a civil rights lawsuit against the United States and naming individual states as accomplices. But showing a federal conspiracy authorized by the united states government by multiple state participation.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Tennessee on
Q: Racial discrimination against a manager at a Church's Chicken in Nashville Tennessee .

The torment she put me through still heavily effects me. As I have always been an extremely hard worker with good work ethics, and I always tried to go above and beyond. Until she started and it effected me emotionally, mentally and I got so depressed. And started second guessing everything I did,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Land Use & Zoning and Gov & Administrative Law for Hawaii on
Q: I may have an action against a county in hawaii. I relied on all recorded documents on the property.

All documents recorded showed the property to be a 6 bed 3 bath home inspected and approved certificate of occupancy issued.2015 A second inspection 2023passed and was approved and equivalent of certificate of occupancy was issued. Also a letter from the head of the planning dept confirmed the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: The cops and a family member couldn't find a way to legally arrest me until this... Is this conspiracy, entrapment?

"Yeah, if he takes off on the quad again, he's probably going to the store, which means it's a DWI."

Officer ...: "You call us on that. It's also not street legal."

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 4, 2024

No, this is not conspiracy or entrapment.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Education Law and Health Care Law for Washington on
Q: Is saying ‘teacher XZ went home with a fever’ to a parent at a childcare center considered a HIPAA violation?

I had to explain to parents why the regular teacher was not present at school, and said they had to leave due to a fever. My director said we can’t disclose symptoms under HIPAA. I didn’t disclose any medical information that I would obtain from a health care provider or medical records. My... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for New Hampshire on
Q: I got served with a temp stalking order when I've never stalked and they have no proof I did what do I do

I live in a 50 apt complex and I have witness plus cameras to prove I've never done this.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: can a 17 year old high school student drop out legally in the state of Michigan in year 2024

Eaton Rapids Public Schools (High School)

Junior Graduation Year 2026

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Ohio on
Q: I believe my new process right to privacy has been violated by a judge. She believes that I’m biased due to false report

Local attorneys are afraid to go against the judges ruling

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Do I have grounds to take legal action?

On Black Friday, I went shopping for a TV with my boyfriend and step dad. My boyfriend and I paid on one register, while my step dad paid on the register next to us at the same time. My boyfriend and I decided to get new phones. Once we got done with our phones, we attempted to exit the store... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 4, 2024

No. Shopkeeper's privilege.

A shopkeeper is allowed to detain a suspected shoplifter on store property for a reasonable period of time, so long as the shopkeeper has cause to believe that the person detained in fact committed, or attempted to commit, theft of store property.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Massachusetts on
Q: If I want to open a sober home in someone's advertised rental property, do I possess all same ind'l rights as accociate?

Can a sober home force a rental property to rent to them, even if they don't want a sober home in their income property, for non-discriminatory reasons such as over use? The issue relates to a sober homes associated rights. It is clear that an existing sober homes have these rights, but do... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Municipal Law for Illinois on
Q: Officer makes false testimony under oath and later brings in evidence they withheld to the case.

Dash cam unsupported due to it being turned away to not record its proper position and falsely denied body cam being equipped as it should worn for proof as to it being kept from case by the officer.when there was not even a crime committed by the individual since the individual was clear to go... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: I'm looking for cases that where they tried to use Anonymity as a defense in court?

I'm preparing to file an injunction and I'm looking for assistance.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Federal Crimes and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: How can we fight for our money from being victims of theft by deception? Help!

I've become victim by theft of deception from purchasing a vehicle from a 'private owner' in Newton County, GA but was in fact stolen. How can we fight for our money? This vehicle was reported stolen from a dealership based out in Miami, FL. The detective at Miami-Dade police... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: When creating a petition to rescind statuary summary suspension?

Are all 3 points of argument criteria and requirements? Or is only one point of argument to be chosen and focused upon? And then how far do I go into detail in solidifying my argument? I mean if the entire arrest was unlawful and the officer literally did everything imaginable wrong as far as... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2024

Although local practices can vary, in general, the petition itself is just a check the box exercise. Then you file a supporting legal memorandum as a separate document. In your case, it also sounds like you should also be filing a motion to suppress.

To be honest with you, the chances...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: When to send “Confidential Position Statement” for ADR mandated settlement to Opponent

Neutral requested “Confidential Position Statement” re upcoming Court ordered “mandated settlement conference. Opponent sent me (I am Plaintiff, Pro Per for now) a “Confidential Mediation Brief”. I have received conflicting opinions as to whether or not I should send opponent a copy of my... View More

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answered on Dec 2, 2024

Deciding whether to send your Confidential Position Statement can impact the dynamics of your settlement conference. Since the Neutral has indicated it's optional, consider how sharing your statement might influence the negotiation process. Providing it could demonstrate your willingness to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: How to appeal when judge never inquired about medication affects when disclosed he took trizadone and zoloft 4 ptsd,mdd

During plea agreement proceedings defendant was asked if he was on mind altering drugs or medication defendant disclosed he was on trizadone and zolft then judge asked for what and Defendant disclosed his diagnosis of ptsd and major depression disorder. Judge never ask how medication affected... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Iowa on
Q: I'm 26 years old and I live my mom and her boyfriend. Can her boyfriend ground me and legally take my stuff?

The stuff I'm talking about was bought with my own money. This includes both game consoles, the games, and my own smartphone.

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