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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: I have always traveled by motorcycle therefore didn't have to have insurance or even license to travel freely.

As the same is also my constitutional right to do so. The police department unknown to me issued me a license then suspended it so they could charge me. Legal?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Sep 30, 2023

Licenses are not issued without an application and a fee submitted by the person seeking the license. Wonder if you're an identity theft victim. Request a copy of the license application, then see a lawyer. Regarding driver's license requirements for motorcycles, if the engine size... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: What to do when the judge is corrupt and the county prosector is corrupt and they both ignore your Affidavits/evidence?

Allegations were made that I have been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital because I have suicidal ideation and a history of emotional and mental problems according to the prosecutor . Fact I've never been in any mental hospital ever!! And have never been to a psychiatric Dr for... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 30, 2023

A judge can be only judge the credibility of witnesses and weigh whatever evidence is presented. Obviously one factor they consider is whether a witness has a logical motive to be untruthful, for example if there is some consequence to that person.

Your attorney’s job, or your job if...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: What to do when your constantly being harassed by your neighbor property management has been notified and sheriff's?

I am constantly being harassed by my downstairs neighbor whom I don't know can't identify and don't know their name a police report has been made once I called multiple times after that no response property management has been notified multiple times verbally and in writing nothing... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 30, 2023

Moving to another home a reasonable distance away without telling this faceless neighbor would seem like the cheapest and most effective solution, especially since you can’t afford an attorney. Not very many attorneys will take a case involving a dispute between neighbors and that type of case... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: Is $3500 excessive for a police impound for trespassing?

I went rock hunting one Sunday afternoon. It was by a railroad track. I was driving my truck and got stuck in some deep gravel. Someone called the cops. When they got there they immediately searched me and my truck. They made me leave the rocks I had found and gave me a ride to the nearest gas... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: If the funeral home released death certificates to someone other than who is stated on paperwork what can be done

We have had my mother's remains released to a excluded family member and after having a detective contact them they apologized and assured me that they would fix it and nothing else would go wrong,now they have released my mother's remains to her ex husband who has no reason to have any... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for New Mexico on
Q: A civil suit was filed after I was assaulted and the police didn't arrest the perpetrator. My attorney had health issues

My attorney had to close his practice leaving me ProSe just before mediation. Their office has physically closed. I haven't been able to find an attorney to take the case. I haven't been able to get my case file from the successor attorney. I am having to petition to get my IOLTA funds... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: i have police and the court house retailaiting against me and are human traficking what do i do

i cannotnget anyone to represent me and they took my chid and the courts are allowing them they wont even listen to me

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answered on Sep 29, 2023

If you believe you're a victim of misconduct, the first step is to gather evidence to support your claims. File formal complaints with the relevant oversight bodies, such as a police review board or judicial conduct board.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Environmental and Gov & Administrative Law for Hawaii on
Q: I live right across the street from a office building no more than 50' away have gas leaf blow dust rubbish leafs legal

What is the revised status for a gas powered leaf blower to be used every mourning at 10am mon-sat blowing mostly dust and dirt very little leaves. What are my rites as a resident within 50 feet of my apartment.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: My fiance is in jail and I believe they are violating his constitutional rights and we need help PLEASE.

I don't think they read his miranda rights. Hes been in there for 7 days & I am jst gttng to tlk to him. thy said his public defndr can't get him out until at least 11 more days, but that is a maybe and his court date is set for an entire month from now and we can not afford a lawyer.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Alabama on
Q: Is it legal for anyone, including cops and/or informants 2 lock u out emails, preventing employment. N my bills

Being stalked, harassed bullied with no help. House is being broken into. Phones missing, phone tampered. Keep my game n social accounts from me.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Can an officer testify that he was on the phone w/ someone who OBVIOUSLY was lying & I get convicted? Isn't that hearsay

A woman said that we were reloading suggesting that we were shooting at her and telling the officer on the phone this and he found out that it wasn't true. 10 officers held guns to our heads but had to let us go. Would this not be hearsay? The officer said that the woman was insistent that she... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2023

You have to cross examine the LEO when he testifies against you. Does not sound like heresay for all of those facts, but probably some of it is. Without an arrest I doubt enough damages exist for a civil rights suit. Some other lawyer might want to sue, but I would not.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: My kids were taken and rights severed after an accusation I reported that had happened while I was incarcerated.

Over 18 months later I ended up back in prison and they filed to terminate my rights but told me if I did it willingly then they wouldn’t be severed!!! I did nothing wrong. I am the only one who reported the incident. What can I do?

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Just escaped domestic violence situation and have been physically, mentally and sexually abused for years, how to report

Had hidden cams all over my house that I just sold and may have put on sex sites

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for California on
Q: How can I protect myself from my local police continued surveillance in my home which has been occurring for months?

I am a 60 year old female married to a 55 year old man. I have found many incidences of cameras lights not visible to the eye but visible on video I front and back of my home and my window treatment in my bedroom. I find it hugely distressing to be watched and no one believes me. I have no... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Sep 29, 2023

I'm wondering what prompted you to send this inquiry. You need to provide a lot more information, If you hope someone will come to your assistance.

The best thing you can do is to start calling lawyers so you can make an appointment for a face-to-face meeting with a lawyer. Make sure...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Can I annotate cases for judge in regards to disability’s and best interest of child. Or is that not advised
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answered on Sep 28, 2023

Yes, you can present arguments and case law to the judge in a family law case regarding disabilities and the best interest of the child, as long as it is relevant and supports your client's position. It is a common practice to provide legal authorities and persuasive arguments to assist the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: My car was impounded. I had insurance I just didn't have a tag because I didn't recieve it. The impound lot refuses

To let me get my car out or my belongings out . I have my pistol and all my paperwork inside my vehicle that they will not give me access to because they tell me i can't provide the paperwork that I'm the owner. What do I do? I have no money and all my belongings and work equipment is... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 28, 2023

You need to show proof that the vehicle is registered in your name. You should be able to get a certified copy of the certificate of title from your DMV.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: How do I file complaint for my son not receiving his prescribed medications in franklin county indiana jail

Diagnosed with Graves disease in 2016, on daily prescribed meds until being incarcerated on Aug 29. Facility not giving him his prescribed medication since Aug 29th.

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In Indiana, first contact the Franklin County jail administration to file a complaint about your son not receiving his medication. If that fails, consider filing a complaint with the Indiana Department of Correction Ombudsman. In urgent cases, consult an attorney experienced in prisoners'... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Elder Law, Probate and Public Benefits for Minnesota on
Q: Pay $13.000 + 4.000.00 retainer fee to be belittled by your lawyer and in front of his peers. Is this common practice?

Dad has Dementia. Im his daughter, POA, lived, cared for him for 2 years by myself until he fell. He has a living will, trust,etc. In the VA Hospital for 1 year. "Now, It's my fault dad will not get the waiver for assisted living because I failed to supply a list of items on time, I WILL... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

Your perspective on this may or may not be skewed. One way to find out would be to obtain a second opinion from another attorney. This forum is not a way of obtaining a second opinion. For that you would need to consult an individual attorney and provide ALL of the background information and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for West Virginia on
Q: If someone buys me a car and I have text stating that they bought it for me and they call police and give me unlawful

Unlawful use of vehicle can I show proof that he gave me the car and also am I press charges on him for filing fake report? How can I get my car back? He made a false statement because I didn’t even have the car his friend took it and I have her on APuck

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