State Attorney stated if I chose to have my witness show up and provide statement then I would no longer be able allowed to choose the PTI option offered to me. I saw this as unfair because they chose to file charges without looking at my witnesses statement.
answered on Sep 1, 2022
Your inquiry is a bit vague regarding what you mean by having your "witness show up and provide statement", but I'm guessing you mean "set the case for trial and have my witness testify at trial." It is totally up to the prosecutor what deal to offer you. If they wish,... View More 
Just days before the primaries, governor DeSantis made sure not to clarify that these voters were felons who thought their rights were restored. I cannot see how this is NOT being considered voter intimidation. If you think that what this man has done was legal, please explain. I appreciate your... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2022
I looked online for what you are referencing, and I see a story regarding DeSantis announcing that the Fla. Dept. of Law Enforcement arrested 20 people who allegedly voted illegally because their voting rights were not restored, even though they were allowed to register. (See, for example,... View More
Strictly for self protection in my home.
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Florida Statute 790.065 provides that
"(13) A person younger than 21 years of age may not purchase a firearm. The sale or transfer of a firearm to a person younger than 21 years of age may not be made or facilitated by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer. A... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2022
This would be a question to ask a government agency overseeing restaurant and grocery store food prep conditions. Inspections are conducted by the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and regulations are imposed by the Fla. Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation. This website... View More
My passport is expired too it for the i 90 form
answered on Jul 3, 2022
In all likelihood they will take your biometrics notwithstanding the expired green card and expired passport. Do bring those photo IDs, however, and any other photo ID you may have, even if not government issued, to prove your identity. Also beginning in January 2021, USCIS began issuing a... View More
I applied for Medicaid coverage for my newborn last month. Because they have taken so long to process the application, I will now be responsible for nearly 1,000 dollars in pediatrician bills. Can I sue the government?
answered on Jun 4, 2022
It is unlikely that you would prevail. The government, the federal government in this case, has probably not waived its sovereign immunity.
The county ordinance prohibits homeowners from having on the property in front, in their own driveway an RV (recreational Vehicle)-county classifies just about all towed vehicles RV's (boat, utility trailer...). Seems a little bit of a Govt overreach. Are there any Fl state statutes that... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2022
County ordinances can be more restrictive than state statutes as long as the two are not in conflict. Most counties have these ordinances because most homeowners do not want to see recreational vehicles and boats parked in their communities. Challenging a law in court is not an easy or cheap... View More
Can marked security vehicles drive on public roads with their security light bar on to go from one location to another inside of a community. In other words, from one park to another inside the same community? One of my officers was stopped in the patrol vehicle and told they could not have the... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
The sub-section you cite seems to contain your answer. "... Vehicles owned or leased by private security agencies may show or display green and amber lights, with either color being no greater than 50 percent of the lights displayed, while the security personnel are engaged in security duties... View More
Does the BOD have the authority to tell me what I can and cannot park in my spots? Do they have the authority to tow a car out of my deed owned parking spot?
answered on Mar 21, 2022
The BOD can enact reasonable Rules & Regs applicable to the entire complex (but not selectively against you) regarding types of vehicles that are prohibited from parking at the complex. To be legally valid, such Rules & Regs would must be enacted in accordance with all of the notice and... View More
I repaired a city code violation in an apartment I own as I normally would so that I could rerent the apartment, it was air conditioning problem. After five years without any notice and thinking the matter was taken care of, I received a letter from code enforcement saying that my daily accrued... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
I am unable to advise you on this important matter without first being able to see the original notice of code violation that you received from the city five years ago (you can request a copy) and reviewing the specific section of the Code(as it was five years ago) the city is using to try to... View More
my wife received this as a determination for a reason of why she now has a fraudulent unemployment claim from back in 2010 that we just recently found out about. this happened in knoxville tn.
answered on Feb 15, 2022
Maybe you should google "Tennessee Code", or something, and read what the statute says. It's, obviously Tennessee law, not Florida law.
answered on Jan 31, 2022
Yes, but they have to provide the respective notice requirements to the membership as determined by the bylaws or the statute. The statute provides for a 48-hour notice. The bylaws could be different.
I was fined 16k for violating city code on short term rentals. I moved so didn't receive the 1st notice warning and they did not post it at the house as required once returned. I received a notification to appear before special magistrate a few months later. I hadnt rented short term for a... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2022
Sure anyone can sue anyone else at any time for anything--including this situation.
But I don't recommend trying it without a lawyer.
Whether you have a good claim or not depends on what the code violations were for.
Hire a lawyer to investigate this case and advise you on what to do.
the assistant state attorney COUNTY?...under Florida law
answered on Oct 29, 2021
Yes, absolutely. A state attorney from a certain county can bring charges against someone from a different county for a crime that occurred in the state attorney’s county. In other words, if a crime occurs in Miami-Dade, but the defendant is from Broward, the Miami-Dade ASA can charge the... View More
Do they have limited jurisdiction
answered on Oct 26, 2021
A state attorney from a certain county can bring charges against someone from a different county for a crime that occurred in the state attorney’s county. In other words, if a crime occurs in Miami-Dade, but the defendant is from Broward, the Miami-Dade ASA can charge the defendant from Broward... View More
State records which clearly don't support the action and the district court dismissed the case absent procedural due process is the case live or dead for purposes of completion? This action has caused and continues to cause concrete harm and damages for which redress is required.
answered on Jul 31, 2021
If the court dismissed the case, and if the time for appeal is over, the case would be over. Why?
answered on Jul 30, 2021
If you referring to a HOA or condominium (COA) sending you an invoice for assessments, the answer is no, you may consent in writing to notices and invoices being sent by email, but you do not have to consent. New laws went into effect July 1, 2021 which now require associations to send a 30-day... View More
I have a discrimination lawsuit I would like to file. It pertains to preferences of which I can not legally be discriminated against.
answered on Jul 1, 2021
Of course there are; otherwise, no suits would ever be filed against the Federal government! If you happen to be asking if any lawyers viewing your post are willing to take your case, this site does not work that way; it's for lawyers to offer educational information about the questions being... View More
a set of plans which would result in the violation of the rights of the adjacent residents, could that be an actionable offense under 42 USC 1983 ?
answered on Jun 26, 2021
No, and you really need to schedule a consultation with a land use & zoning attorney to evaluate your situation and explain your legal rights. 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983, which provides a legal cause of action for violation of Federal constitutional or statutory rights, does not apply to complaints... View More
I know many nonprofit companies that sell products/services and make money they don’t help a community at all. I would sell gift boxes and make a profit and help low income/foster care kids. I need help knowing what to do and how to set this organization up. I live in Florida. But any advice on... View More
answered on May 10, 2021
This is not just one question. This is a set of questions, which includes a) how to incorporate; b) how to receive non-profit status ; c) how to maintain a non-profit status. It is not easy to answer in a short form. You should start by incorporating and proceed to schedule a consultation with an... View More
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