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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Connecticut on
Q: I want a divorce and get my name clear after my civil right was broken base off faith and thief.

I was a foster care and these people keep stealing and coming up with excuse to follow me under fault laws and retaliation base of false allegations of attacking me and stealing my information. Yale and many of there church members are trying to slander my names base off false and shady business... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Oct 2, 2024

I'm truly sorry you're experiencing all of this. It might be helpful to reach out to a legal professional who can assist you in navigating the divorce process and address any violations of your civil rights.

Connecting with local support groups or organizations that advocate for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: If my civil rights were violated, do the statute of limitations begin at the date of incidence or upon foia results?

My civil rights may have been violated, and I requested an eFOIPA the same day as I was visited by the FBI. I did not receive my FOIA request results for nearly 6 years, even though they were supposed to give results within 30 + 10 days...I was told it was a "medium complex" case and they... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

This is a complex legal question, and I'll provide some general information. However, for definitive advice on your specific situation, you should consult with a civil rights attorney licensed in Connecticut.

Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for civil rights violations...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: Is incest within 2 consentual adults illegal in the state of Connecticut?
Max Lavit Rosenberg
Max Lavit Rosenberg
answered on Aug 8, 2019

Incest is defined in Connecticut code § 53a-19. It is a Class D Felony that can subject someone to imprisonment between 1 and 5 years and can be accompanied by a fine of up to $5,000.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Should I answer "Yes" to all Questions related to the U.S. Constitution while filling my (N-400)?

We are applying for citizenship for my wife, she is 35 years old holding a green card for over 3 years now.

She was confused she may carry weapons and get into a war.

when reading the Questions related to the Constitution. The Question was:

If the law requires it, are you... View More

Kelli Y. Allen
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Kelli Y. Allen
answered on Jan 14, 2019

Even though you know it is highly unlikely that she would ever be asked to bear arms for the U.S., in order to naturalize, she must be willing to answer that question "yes".

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Connecticut on
Q: How do I get my camera/personal property back from the police?

I lent a friend my camera to shoot with her boyfriend. Originally, he called the cops on her but did not give the police his real name when they asked. The police then found out who he actually was and arrested him for skipping his court date. They took his personal property (including my camera)... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Foreclosure for Connecticut on
Q: My mothers house is in foreclosure. The docket now says return of sale with proceeds/motion for supplemental judgement?
Christopher H. McCormick
Christopher H. McCormick
answered on Oct 6, 2017

This pleading means your mother's home has already gone to foreclosure auction and the sale has been approved and completed. She may be entitled to proceeds from this sale since funds were returned to the court. It will depend on all the liens on the property. If she is still in possession she... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: If your in a place that is being raided for a search&sezure can the officers actually cavitysearch you in the house
Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on May 20, 2017

A cavity search is highly intrusive, and would generally need to be justified by a warrant.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: News report CITIZENS UNITED v. FEC declaring money to be speech. Is paying someone the same as speaking to them?

Is there a paragraph w/i CITIZENS UNITED v. FEC making the equivalence money=speech? A referenced previous case? Or is mass Media working us up?

Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
answered on Aug 14, 2016

Spending is speech, and is therefore protected by the Constitution — even if the speaker is a corporation.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: Is filming your or another person's interactions with law enforcement legal in Connecticut?

With the ever-increasing concerns over public safety and the growing "police state" a lot of people opt to document their encounters with police as a means to keep both sides honest and safe. Is it legal to film considering there is no reasonable expectation of privacy while on the job?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 1, 2015

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/04/what-to-say-when-the-police-tell-you-to-stop-filming-them/391610/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/13/filming-police-officers_n_5676940.html

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1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: RELIGIOUS DOMINANCEA famous public directory on-line excludes all "Sufi" groups anyway to force this issue?

The Wahhabi brand of Islam is well funded and dangerous and is using its market dominance to silence all peaceful voices by totally excluding Sufi organizations from accessing their dominate directories and computer applications. Is there anyway to fight this exclusion in the courts?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 7, 2015

What does the Constitution have to do with this question?

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: Should i have to give a DNA swab for a class A mistermeaner
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

More facts than given are needed.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: What are my rights regarding body frisk in Connecticut
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 14, 2015

This is called a "Terry Stop" You should look that up on the internet and start reading.

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Q: How do I find out (and write) the US Supreme Court case number (not docket #) for Kelo v. City of New London?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

Go to the supreme court website and find it.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Connecticut on
Q: What is the jurisprudence regarding post hoc rationalizations and what are the major cases dealing with this?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 19, 2015

Get to the local law library and do some research if you want an answer to this. It is not at all a basic question about the law.

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