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I want to know if it's legal for a police officer to point a taser at someone who was holding a 2-year-old child's hand during an interaction. This occurred when the person, informed by his girlfriend that their car was being towed at a traffic stop, expressed frustration using foul... View More 
I am dealing with a situation where someone made a false report about me to DNREC, and I was advised that I could potentially file a claim against them. I attempted to obtain the FOIA report but was informed that I could not access it unless I filed a claim. I know the individual who made the false... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
You appear to be facing a multi-faceted legal situation involving false reporting to a government agency, potential defamation, and threats of physical harm. This combination of issues warrants a structured approach to protect your legal interests and personal safety. The fact that DNREC took no... View More
I received a text message from an individual claiming they've filed restraining orders against me in Delaware, a state I've never lived in or visited since 2021. I have my phone records and no travel records to Delaware during this period as evidence. How do I file criminal charges... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Filing false restraining orders can be considered harassment, making false statements to law enforcement, or misuse of court processes depending on Delaware state law. Your first step should be documenting everything - save the text messages, gather your phone records, and compile evidence showing... View More
Deportation & birthright citizenship works w/ her & me. I’m very worried w/ everything going on & I want to know my rights but I can’t ever seem to really understand fully of what I read. (I believe she was adopted in pa)
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
Your mom’s situation might impact your citizenship rights, depending on her status at the time of adoption. If she was adopted by U.S. citizens, you may be a U.S. citizen by birthright, even if she was born outside of the country. However, this depends on the specific adoption laws in place when... View More
A field inspector has issued me a violation inside my closed yard in the winter time on a tree he says is dead and leaning with branches over my neighbor's yard. I approached my neighbor and said they didn't make the claim and also have a fenced yard and had a violation also in the winter... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry to hear you're facing this difficult situation. You may have grounds to challenge the violation, especially if the inspector entered your property without permission or acted outside their authority. Document all interactions with the inspector and gather any evidence that... View More
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
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry you're going through this frustrating situation. Start by gathering all your documents, including the court plea, the DMV suspension notice, and any correspondence between you and both agencies. Having clear records will support your case when you present it.
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A neighbors cat got accidentally locked in my building. Two state police came and banged on my doors and windows. Walked around my home several times, looked in my windows, walked around my building. I didn't answer the door because of how aggressively they were banging on my doors and... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
I'm sorry you had to go through that experience. Generally, law enforcement officers need a valid reason to enter private property, such as a warrant or immediate emergency. If they don’t have permission or a warrant, their presence and actions might not be lawful.
Since your state... View More
I am 100% sure that I am eligible for the lawsuit. I was in 3 auto accidents in 2003. I seen the auto Doctor for about 2 years & he gave me opiates & then I was referred to the Pain Management Doctor(s) for 5/7 years & he gave me stronger opiates & then his office got shut down... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced. It sounds like you've been through a lot and are seeking some form of redress for the difficulties you've encountered due to opioid prescriptions and their aftermath. It's important to acknowledge your resilience in... View More
Can a Kent County officer get a search warrant signed by a sussex county jpc judge
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
Yes, a police officer can obtain a search warrant from a judge in a different county if the situation warrants it. The jurisdiction of a judge to issue a search warrant typically depends on the location where the search is to be conducted, not the home county of the officer seeking the warrant.... View More
I googled where I could get a polygamous marriage and it appears to be illegal but I don't see how that is possible due to the first ammendment allowing freedom of religion
answered on Sep 20, 2023
In Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 (1879), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious duty is not a defense to a criminal indictment for polygamy. It determined that while the First Amendment protects an individual's right to believe in polygamy, it does not prohibit Congress or the... View More
My vehicle was towed from a shipping center in new castle County Delaware, I was parked there overnight but there were no signs indicating any enforcement. There were only fire lane signs
answered on May 22, 2023
It would appear that parking in a fire lane in PA is a towable offense. Don't need additional warning signs about towing. Probably Tow Company called by Mall Security.
I live in Delaware I am the father of four daughters who live in Puerto Rico in 2008 for which a pension was fixed for me in 2011 in 2019 my eldest daughter turned 21 years old and still continues to pay the pension in in 2019 and second daughter left home and still continues to pay the pension in... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2021
You might have better chances of a response with this question if you reposted under Puerto Rico. Your post remains open for two weeks. Even though you're in Delaware, it sounds like Puerto Rico is where the pension originates from. There is not a section here for Pensions, but you could try... View More
Knowing it is often said that the USA is a nation of laws, and knowing we have a constitution, I am wondering; if there was an official act, decision or proclamation that plainly says that the Articles of Confederation are invalidated? If not, do we Americans just pretend the Articles no longer... View More
answered on May 11, 2017
The very terms of the Constitution, ratified by 11 of the original 13 colonies, replaced the terms of the Articles. For example, Article 5 of the Articles of Confederation sets out the make-up of Congress, while Article 1 of the Constitution sets out a new, different way to make up Congress. The... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2013
I suggest you contact an attorney with a civil practice who represents individuals who are injured.
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