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When he was n hospital while being guarded,his oxygen was shut off for 12 hours. I have a witness to the beating, he had black eyes. It's been 3 years I want justice for him and the ones rhat dies before and after him. Is there anything I can do? I think it is murder plz help
They admitted as soon as got to car tag was there and legal but then ran the dog shouldn't that have been end of stop right there case they started fishing and also admitted to targeting me for allegations that were given in past that were not ever found to be true
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
When the police pull you over and immediately acknowledge that your temporary tag is legal and properly displayed, the reason for the stop should be resolved. At that point, the continued detention and use of a drug-sniffing dog could be seen as extending the stop without reasonable suspicion of a... View More 
My former brother-in-law, who is a convicted felon, stole multiple items from my home including two firearms. I have a recorded phone call where he listed every item he stole from me including guns. I took it to police and they told me it was a civil matter. He has had multiple arrests for heroin... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
It can be incredibly frustrating when the police don't take action, especially when you have solid evidence of a crime. In your case, the theft of firearms by a convicted felon is a serious offense that should generally be pursued. Sometimes, police may label something a civil matter if they... View More
I am trying to go home on an ankle monitor, my brother lives in my home and he has pending charges so they said I can not go there on an ankle monitor and I can not go there at all while he resides in my home. So I made plans to go stay at a friend's house. I then asked the halfway house if... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
Consider the legal system of the United States, which is built on principles designed to ensure fair trials. In the U.S., the Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial, which includes rights such as the presumption of innocence, the right to a public trial, the right to be represented by an... View More
How can I get a lawyer or file a case myself with being a political prisoner, data breached, and civil rights violations
I have been a Havana syndrome victim but I am not a US employee and I failed to have any protections from government when I kept getting attacked as a known human... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
To find a lawyer for issues like being a political prisoner, data breaches, and civil rights violations, consider reaching out to legal aid organizations, civil rights groups, or bar associations in your area. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Electronic Frontier... View More
Would this not make the search warrant flawed? Also, the judge signed off on this warrant, after placing an eight (8) in the time slot only to scribble through the eight (8) and write a three (3) above the scribbled out eight (8). The document does not look professional, seems like checks and... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
A search warrant must be clear, specific, and accurate to be valid. If a warrant lists an incorrect statute, like stating OCGA 16-5-24 (aggravated assault) instead of the correct one, it could be grounds for challenging the warrant's validity. Any inaccuracies, even clerical errors like... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
When it comes to violations of your 5th and 6th Amendment rights, the statute of limitations can vary depending on the specific type of violation and the jurisdiction where it occurred. Generally, for civil rights violations, including violations of these amendments, there is a time limit within... View More
When I the driver got out and meet them coming out side my van ?
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
When a USDA officer approaches a camper van parked in a day-use area, they generally have the authority to engage with the occupants to ensure rules and regulations are being followed. However, they can't simply demand that a passenger exit the vehicle without a valid reason. Officers need to... View More
My friend stated that the explanation given for the term State being capitalized showing that in this context that more than just the 50 states are considered states in this code was not correct as he said that it goes against the ruling established in Meese V Keene "It is axiomatic that the... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
When the term "State" is capitalized in 8 USC 1101(36), it does have a specific legal definition that goes beyond the 50 U.S. states. In this context, "State" can include territories, possessions, and other areas under U.S. jurisdiction, which is why it’s broader than the... View More
My Grounds are CCP1008 new, different facts or laws came afterwards. That my ineffective lawyer throughout my retainment of his services, has continuously IGNORED my every request for legal assistance needed for my case. As well as never meeting with me, my witnesses, and most of all he never... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
You can file a motion to reconsider a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) if you believe there has been a manifest injustice due to your lawyer's misconduct. Under California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 1008, a motion to reconsider must be based on new or different facts,... View More
In 2012, hackers and security leaders formed Adware Recovery Specialist because of their passion for making the internet safer. Today, as the leader in Attack Resistance Management (ARM), Adware Recovery Specialist closes the security gap between what organizations own and what they can protect.... View More
I was interrogated without a lawyer after requesting one and having verbally expressed my 5th Amendment privilege against self incrimination. I was not under indictment nor was I held on a complaint, yet the police told me I was not free to leave. The police report notes this. After an extended... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
If the police obtained an illegal confession after you requested a lawyer and invoked your Fifth Amendment rights, that confession is considered inadmissible in court due to a violation of your constitutional rights. The remedy for this situation is typically to file a motion to suppress the... View More
I plead guilty to a felony crime because the lawyer wouldn't help in any just kept telling me it would be best to plead guilty a blind plea then when he handed the judge the paper work he said I also put on here he could not withdraw his plea does a lawyer have that kind of say
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
In Georgia, if a Defendant enter a blind plea, that is a plea that is not based on a recommendation from the State, then the Defendant has no right to withdraw their plea if they are given a sentence that they are unhappy with. When you plea under a negotiated plea, one with a recommendation, if... View More
I was deemed an improper person even though the conviction wasn’t domestic, from what I’ve read and been told this isn’t correct.
CORRUPTION IC 33-33-6-2 ON GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND MARION POLICE DEPARTMENT. MARION POLICE DEPARTMENT FAILURE TO DO JOBS LOOKING INTO PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A VIOLENT CRIME ON 2\14\2023 THAT LEAD TO MY MOMS DEATH (SALLY JAYNE MARKOWSKI) ON 4\2\2024 WITHOUT INVESTIGATION ON THIS... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
To impeach a sheriff in Grant County, Indiana, you generally need to follow legal and legislative procedures. Typically, this involves filing a formal complaint with evidence of corruption or misconduct to the appropriate authorities, such as the county council or prosecutor's office. You may... View More
So my friend is saying that do not fall into the category of citizen or national as they are not a citizen of the United States but are solely a national owing no allegiance to the United States (they call themselves an American State National). I told them that fine but in that case you would... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
No, your friend is incorrect. Under U.S. law, the two primary statuses are citizen and non-citizen national (8 U.S.C. § 1408). American citizenship can be acquired by birth or via naturalization. Non-citizen nationals (Samoa and Swain), still owe allegiance to the U.S.
I was wondering why the term "State" capitalized in 8 USC 1101 (36) but in other places it is spelled with lowercase letters. Is this trying to say that when capitalized the word "State" only includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands of the... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
The term "State" is capitalized in 8 USC 1101(36) to specify a specific legal definition within that section of the U.S. Code. In this context, "State" includes not only the 50 states but also the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands of the United... View More
Today Divine Saviour catholic church 90065 member lied to police to get them to come out to stop my first amendment. I protest against their noisy amplified sound system. This is a constant problem. LAPD stopped and talked with me. Then left me alone. These liars should not get away from... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating situation. If someone lied to the police to interfere with your lawful protest, that could potentially be considered harassment, particularly if it was done repeatedly or with the intent to cause you distress. However, proving harassment usually... View More
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