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answered on Nov 11, 2024
Most attorneys who practice in the area of civil right can assist you in understanding your civil rights. A Q&A forum like this is appropriate for a specific question about a specific matter which requires a short answer. For more broead general educational purposes, you might consider taking... View More 
I currently live in a homeless shelter, there have been ongoing problems with a roommate to which I have brought up to management many times. Over this weekend well management was not there is she flipped out and started yelling at my other roommate and I and even threatened to murder us. I know... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult and frightening situation you're experiencing. Your safety is important, and I hope the following information helps clarify your legal options.
In New York State, it is generally legal to record a conversation as long as one party consents to... View More
I am in the end of my divorce and child custody case. my spouse has committed perjury by informing the judge of false accusations regarding myself trying to commit suicide. He committed perjury by advising the judge that he has ever taken care of the children. At any time he committed perjury by... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
Statements made in judicial proceedings including divorce actions are absolutely privileged and cannot provide the basis for claims of defamation or slander.
Perjury is a crime which can be reported to law enforcement. It will be up to police and to the district attorney whether the State... View More
Attorney claiming to have power of attorney over me without any authority from me used to obtain two mortgage loans for a way of paying himself out for attorney fees he claims i owe using his financial institution and his mortgage institution not only had he used the same form to file both separate... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
You appear to be dealing with a serious case of potential mortgage fraud and unauthorized use of power of attorney, which could constitute both civil and criminal violations.
Your first step should be to file complaints with multiple authorities: the State Bar of California regarding the... View More
There are several of us that stay in our vehicle and we stay a planet fitness cuz we shower there and recently cops have been coming and harassing the wrong people we don't pee on the wall or throw trash out because we stay there we want it to be nice it's people who come through and do... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Your situation is protected under Martin v. Boise, which established that cities cannot criminalize sleeping in public spaces when no shelter beds are available - this extends to sleeping in vehicles when someone has nowhere else to go.
Keep documentation showing you're a paying gym... View More
I bailed out was told by county clerk i had no case after going to court, fast forward 2-3 years no notice i get pulled over arrested and had to post bail again, $9000 and $7000, lose my job due to arrest, find 2 jobs after but cannot pass background check. Kost all my benefits, license because I... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
Yes you can. You have remedies available under state and federal law, and I urge you to take advantage of them. You'll need a competent lawyer with the education, training and experience necessary to properly represent your interests. S/he should be a lawyer for the people, who seek to protect... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
You don't provide any information to determine whether you have a viable case. I suggest you contact a police misconduct lawyer.
Husband injured during wildfire evacuation,paralysed within weeks of injury. Past 3 years,he’s had 3 spinal surgeries(metal rods/carriages from base of skull to mid shoulder blades,mid back to tailbone(unable to twist turn or bend like normal human)and a pacemaker installed. His neurosurgeon and... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
Go to the attorney your husband had for the injuries he suffered at work. S/he should be able to guide you through the process of getting him better care. That's a good place to start. Then learn what you can about co-dependency and how to treat it. Or maybe you should do that first.... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2024
Yes if all parties agree. This happens alot without first filing a suit.
answered on Nov 22, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Based on your chosen categories, you probably don't mean "privacy" in terms of health care law and HIPAA privacy issues with medical records in pharmaceutical drug cases. You probably mean Fourth... View More
The judge said he can just sit in jail and think about it because he didn't want to plea guilty and wanted a trial instead.
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answered on Nov 9, 2024
Trial Judge has alot of discretion about bonded appearances. Defendant may have took too long to make a decision, and kept getting continuances. Good chance Judge thinks Defendant will get convicted.
Police profiling and wrongfully detained. Prosecutor brought up the existence of juvenile records (which are sealed) to further incriminate
answered on Nov 13, 2024
You don't need a criminal defense attorney unless you're facing criminal charges (or may be soon.) If you're looking to sue regarding a possible civil rights violation, you'd want to look for a civil rights attorney or a personal injury attorney, more generally.
I was caregiver for my Dad. He passed. Friend of family is Exec Trustee for the Trust my father had his estate pass into. I had a written agreement with my father to remain at his property in Florida for as long as I need. 40% of the property is mine according to Trust Dox, 40% my step brothers,... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Let me preface my remarks by saying what you have described is outside my area of practice.
However, I believe you should act quickly to hire a lawyer who handles probate litigation in your area. Make sure he/she doesn't have any conflict of interest with the Executive Trustee. The... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Under California law, Penal Code 487(e) PC deals with grand theft of animals, specifically the theft of certain domestic animals including horses, ponies, mules, cows, sheep, pigs, goats, or other farm animals valued at more than $950.
This offense is considered grand theft, which can be... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
If there is already a case involving child support then there should not be another case started that also involves child support. There should not be two courts that have the same matter pending. But I would speak directly with an attorney to make sure you don't have the same matter pending... View More
On 10/31/2024 the enclosed response was sent to my husband & he would like to know if they granted or denied? Please explain clearly to me what this means: The court notes the parties' responses to the court's show cause order.
This court lacks original jurisdiction over this... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
This is something that a Kansas attorney must advise on, but your question remains open for a month, and you mention that it is very important to you.
I am not familiar with the structure of the Kansas court system, and I am not familiar with the citations of Kansas case law referenced... View More
I began testifying in a violation fact finding trial brought on by CPS. Suddenly, the judge stopped me and had a private meeting with attorneys. My attorney then suggested to me that I admit guilt as it is favorable to the judge I said I didn’t want to because I would be silenced and I want... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
In a neglect case CPS usually requests an admission so as to try to start the Respondent to repair their relationship with the child through social services such as parenting classes, rehab or whatever is required depending on the accusations. You do not have to admit and can request a hearing.... View More
My son is 6, autistic and being detained in foster care for two years. He had left the inside of our home and went out to play in the driveway unattended several times. I had him evaluated turning a diagnosis of autism. He has left the foster home and school undetected also. He is being abused I... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
Is this a NY case? There is no 388 petition. Either this case is for a different state in which case you should repost as such, or you are being misled by your Google research. Talk to your lawyer.
When we bought our property we did a title check to make sure there were no restrictions with the property, come to find out there seems to be an easement that was filed with the county a year after we had bought it. however it seems to have been drafted months before we bought the property, do we... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
Hire a VA attorney to search the title, and examine closely that recorded easement. If easement is for road improvement or maybe an underground utility system, probably no damages. Title companies rarely have a duty to anyone, but might get hit for negligence (again doubtful). Have an... View More
My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More
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