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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for Ohio on
Q: My son who has documented diagnosis of ADHD and dmdd was kicked off his 7th grade football team for disability

Related behaviors which they said were ongoing issues. Despite being in constant contact with his coach I was never once informed of any of these issues until the day he was dismissed from the team. I then tried explaining his situation and was immediately informed regardless they would be... View More

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Q: So I do martial arts and I often use nunchucks. I only carry them when I go to my gym, It is nearby so I dont use metro

So I do martial arts and I often use nunchucks. I only carry them when I go to my gym, It is nearby so I dont use metro or something. Today, i somehow forgot to clean my bag and nunchucks were actually in my bag, i wasnt aware of it. When my bagback was scanned, they questioned me, where i live... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: How do I write a cease and desist letter? My therapist has shared private and confidential information with others.

My therapist has discussed confidential information that was confided to her by myself to several other employees of the clinic.

She stated that she has an obligation to do this so other employees would understand how to better treat me

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: what type of lawyer does usc 42 1983 claims over constitutional rights violations and malicious prosecution?

wrongful arrest, violation of my 4th, 14th, 6th, 8th and fabricate of evidence with false accusation of a crime by LEO. most likely falls under misconduct by LEO. defamation can be added because police report claimed I stole a firearm despite having ffl paperwork for it.

its likely a civil... View More

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answered on Dec 11, 2024

For constitutional rights violations and malicious prosecution claims under 42 USC § 1983, you'll want to work with a civil rights attorney. These lawyers focus on protecting individuals against government misconduct, including law enforcement overreach and constitutional violations.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Energy, Oil and Gas for Michigan on
Q: How can the city manager require me as a homeowner to get a license contractor/ electrician to do a safety inspection?

Bill not paid, city removes meter, bill paid 6mo later still no power. City manager is requiring me the homeowner to get an inspection.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Public Benefits and Small Claims for Illinois on
Q: Can I be denied entry into a bar if the general manager had relations with me while on the clock and cheated on

his girlfriend with me and is now not allowing me into the bar.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Consumer Law for Texas on
Q: Basis for Jurisdiction Is a Federal Question do violations of Manufactured Housing Standard Act and DTPA go there?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 10, 2024

The "National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974" is a federal act so questions concerning its interpretation and enforcement likely give rise to federal question jurisdiction. But, be aware that the Act contains a lot of provisions that are enforceable... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: For the USA Constitution 9th Amendment, it should allow an individual person the right to privacy if possible?

Privacy If Possible as an individual right is not mentioned in the other amendments. All aspects of privacy should be mentioned as a way to allow an individual person to choose who or what to associate with. The first amendment addresses consent to join a group or organization. I am wondering if... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Dec 10, 2024

Are you asking just an academic question, or you have a real-life situation that you need assistance with? If it's the latter, you'd need to provide some factual context to obtain any meaningful information. As a purely academic matter, it is the First Amendment that provides freedom of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: I feel my sons right for violated. He’s a severely schizophrenic they said he was stable in court and I know he wasn’t.

he even pled guilty to all charges because he felt like he had to get back to the jail because it was being infiltrated. That was his delusion. He has many more. He even said that to the judge he ignored it his lawyer I’m sorry, but she wasn’t good at all, they have constantly sent him up to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Can I get a second opinion on a settlement
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answered on Dec 10, 2024

You can try but it is unethical for other lawyers to interfere with your present professional representation. You may wish to change counsel.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Virginia on
Q: The supervisors are privy to our healthcare info and request employees give SSN and medical information to them.

I didn't feel comfortable giving my SSN, but noticed a place on the healthcare form that requested the SSN. I was surprised that the supervisor kept my SSN and inserted it into the subsequent forms on later dates. On one occasion, I requested a healthcare form from a supervisor to take to... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Child Custody and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Hello I have a open investigation from this year and was wondering if I could get more help on the outcome of the situat
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Dec 10, 2024

More information is needed to determine the type of case and to answer questions.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Securities Law for Arkansas on
Q: I need a probome attorney to help with a law suit how do I find those?

Parole and probation violated my husband's rights 1 as well as my renters rights and my rights my children's rights and my grandchildren's rights as well I need to find out how to get a promo attorney and file lawsuit

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 21, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with experienced local attorneys who have a good grasp of what's out there in terms of available resources in the community, some general starting points could include legal aid... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: So since when does Malvern Parole repossess vehicles?

Malvern Parole in hot springs county used government money to try to repossess a vehicle at my home. Keep in mind they used 3 county sheriff officers, patrol cars, gas and time, 3 parole officers and 2 hours of the jails money and space .They put my husband in the county jail on an official time... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights, Landlord - Tenant and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: stipulation, signed without the plaintiff or their legal representative’s. only signed by broker-less manager?

Unlawful Detainer (UD) filed by property owners through unlicensed property manager using fraudulent DRE credentials. Key issues: manager operated illegally, misrepresented broker licensing, signed rental agreement without legal authority. Complaints filed prior to UD with DRE, Fair Housing... View More

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A stipulation in California generally requires signatures from all parties or their authorized representatives to be valid and enforceable under CCP §664.6. The absence of signatures from the plaintiff or their legal representative raises serious questions about the stipulation's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: How to complaint about petitioner of protection order first name is fake?

I am the respondent and appellant in a protection order case. It was later revealed that the person used a fake first name since entering the United States. I have documents, pictures, and evidence from their social media interactions. However, I have not communicated with the person directly;... View More

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answered on Dec 11, 2024

Let me help you understand the legal implications of your situation while being mindful of both your rights and obligations under the protection order.

Regarding online searches, looking up publicly available information about someone, even if they're using a different name, generally...
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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Delaware on
Q: What can be done to force the court to correct the mistake?

I went to court for a traffic ticket. I plead guilty to driving 64 in a 55. The court reported to dmv that I plead guilty to driving 100 in a 55, which caused dmv to suspend my drivers license for a year. DMV supervisor says the court has to correct it in the CGis system. The court says the dmv... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Small Claims for Indiana on
Q: Someone deliberately infected me with HSV2. They became enraged after I missed a call, leading to them confessing they

transmitted herpes to me. I'm not seeing any hope on who I can get through to get this sovled and stop them from doing this to someone else.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Collections and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: Can the police withhold a police report on stolen car from the suspect tryin to defend themselfs

I had this car for a year just someone reported 2 months after i bought it that its stolen an the police took the car even tho i showed i have the papers the title was in the prosess an i just paid 1250 for the work on it they will not give me the stolen vichcle report so i can get help for my case... View More

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answered on Dec 9, 2024

You have the right to access police reports related to your case, especially when defending yourself. If the police are withholding the stolen vehicle report, you can file a formal request under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) through the police department or work with your defense... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Mexico on
Q: During a traffic stop, drugs were found on passenger, police report only lists driver. Potential charges for the driver?

I am a taxi driver. During a traffic stop I had recently gotten a citation, of which I have already taken care of. On that citation, there are two case numbers. Looking up the second case number, brang up an incident report containing my name only as other individuals involved, the only victim... View More

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