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0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Health Care Law and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: How to request medical release for incarcerated loved one with liver tumors?

I have been in a relationship for 13 years with someone who is currently incarcerated. I have contacted the warden and left messages about my concern for his health, particularly regarding tumors on his liver, but I have not received any response. I have not started any official process to request... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Legal recourse for revoked credits and extended sentence in Oklahoma prison?

My son is in an Oklahoma State prison for first and second-degree burglary, initially set for discharge on June 17, 2025, serving 85% of his sentence. Due to a class X write-up for possessing tobacco and marijuana, his earned credits were revoked, extending his release to July 1, 2026. The prison... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can my son challenge the change of his discharge date after a class X write-up in Oklahoma State prison?

My son has been in Oklahoma State prison for first and second-degree burglary and was originally set to be discharged on June 17, 2025, based on serving 85% of his sentence. Recently, he received a class X write-up for possession of tobacco and marijuana, which led to all his earned credits being... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Civil Litigation for Minnesota on
Q: How can I legally challenge and stop the city's retaliatory harassment?

I successfully defended a friend against wrongful termination by the city. Since then, the city has targeted me with petty retaliatory behavior. They've sent admonishing letters over document requests and weed ordinances, which my neighbors didn't receive despite similar conditions.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can a parole officer request email and password?

I'm currently on parole since 2021, and today my parole officer asked me for my email and email password to be recorded on a set of forms he had. I've never been asked for this information by any other parole officer, and there was no indication that refusing to provide it would result in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law for Washington on
Q: How to pursue ADA Title II complaint for denial of medical care while in custody?

On January 1, 2025, I was arrested by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office in Washington following a documented mental health crisis. Despite my visible disabilities, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI), limited mobility, and post-ICU status, I was transported in a non-ADA-compliant sedan... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: Why was my father-in-law, with veterans' pay and retirement, denied as a bond cosigner despite full cash payment?

I needed to bond my husband out and went to a bond company. They told me I needed a second cosigner because the last bond was not paid. I got my father-in-law to cosign, but they denied him because he receives veterans' pay and retirement, not active income. I had the full cash payment amount... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Seeking pro bono attorney to help dissolve inactive HOA in Sanford, FL due to city repair issues.

I discovered around two years ago that our HOA was inactive, having last met 14 years ago. This has resulted in the city refusing to carry out necessary street repairs, including fixing a potential sinkhole, due to the HOA's default status. As a long-time resident since 1995, I am not a board... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on May 21, 2025

I hate to throw cold water on your situation, but the chance of you getting an attorney to work for free is slim to none. Pro bono attorneys take civil rights cases, eviction issues, things like that, for people who are in desperate financial straits. Your situation probably doesn't make the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for New York on
Q: How to get a discharge of mortgage when assigned bank won't sign off?

I bought a property in 1989 with an FHA mortgage through Mortgage Funding Corporation. The mortgage has been assigned multiple times, but one bank has not signed off, leaving an open mortgage. Despite consulting with lawyers who suggest waiting until October for potential court action, the... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on May 21, 2025

I do not understand the issue. Only the current holder needs to sign off. "one of the banks" makes no sense. If you paid it, your lawyer should just be requesting a discharge. A 1989 mortgage with a 30 year payout would be past the statute of limitations.

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: Can CPS demand drug screens before county case transfer in WV?

Can a CPS social worker in West Virginia demand drug screens from me when my court case has not yet been transferred to the county she's in? CPS took my children on May 5, 2025, based on information I believe was false. There has been no official court order for drug screening, and I passed my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Gov & Administrative Law for Virginia on
Q: Can a Virginia county mental health department require a speech therapist to disclose CAQH account credentials?

In Virginia, can a county mental health department, which is contracting me as a speech therapist, pressure me to disclose the login and password to my personal CAQH account, even though the contract does not explicitly mention a requirement to disclose personal information?

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Connecticut on
Q: How to reopen a Notice of Assessment with town appeal deadline?

I received a Notice of Assessment from the town authority on May 2, 2025, and I'm trying to file a petition to reopen this assessment. The closest form I found was a Motion to Open Judgment. The information provided to me indicates that I need to institute an appeal within 30 days of receiving... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Tennessee on
Q: Clarification on bereavement leave policy for teachers in TN with out-of-state travel.

I am a certified Tennessee school teacher in Giles County and took bereavement leave twice this school year for immediate family funerals, requiring travel to Louisiana. I was granted three days of bereavement leave in October but had three days deducted from my sick leave in January, which I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Tax Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: Concern about IRS issues with HSA due to pharmacy refund/billing problem and handling manufacturer drug assistance.

I have an HDHP with an HSA, and earlier this year, I used assistance from a specialty drug manufacturer to pay for a prescription. Initially, my insurance counted the amount toward my deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, but reversed it after being told I used a "coupon." The pharmacy... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: Can I challenge my mother's guardianship over me as an adult in Indiana?

I am 42 years old, have been married for 12 years, and I have Bipolar Disorder. My mother claims to have had guardianship over me since I was 18, but she forces me to sign legal papers. She is also bipolar, abuses alcohol and drugs, and often interferes in my life. She presented a document that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Will I get a court date after filing a Federal Rule 60(d)(3) motion in California?

I filed a motion to vacate a criminal conviction under Federal Rule 60(d)(3) for fraud upon the court in Imperial County Superior Court. The alleged victim has recanted her false accusation and will testify about which school officials and Calexico Police officers pressured her. Forensic evidence... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law for California on
Q: What type of attorney is needed for unpaid Medi-Cal claims at a facility in California?

I need legal representation for a home facility for developmentally challenged adults dealing with issues involving the California Department of Health (CDPH) and the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS). They improperly executed procedures, leading to 18 months of unpaid Medi-Cal claims. What... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Gov & Administrative Law for Mississippi on
Q: How do I find legal forms online for a civil lawsuit in Mississippi?

I am representing myself in Mississippi and need legal forms for filing a new civil lawsuit, including federal forms. The case needs to be filed by September. Where can I find the appropriate forms online?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Do I need to register for a crime committed in Ohio in 1996 before new laws?

I committed a crime in Ohio in 1996 under Ohio statute 2907.12 and spent 25 years in prison. Upon my release, I was sent to register at the sheriff's office, and the probation office told me I wasn't in their system, even though I was told I would have five years of community control. The... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is a 2-year hard labor sentence normal for missing a court date with a doctor's excuse in LA?

Is it normal for a judge to impose a 2-year hard labor sentence due to a bench warrant issued because I missed a court date, despite having reduced charges to a misdemeanor with 1-year probation? I missed my court date due to illness but provided a doctor's excuse to my probation officer, who... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 21, 2025

Pertinent information is missing here and without that information, one cannot properly respond to your post. For example, is the 2 years hard labor a sentence for a separate offense other than what has you on probation, or is it that your probation was revoked and the Judge remanded you to secure... View More

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