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Can I take her to small claims court?
Rental agreement lapsed. Tenant was contacted 24 hr in advance via phone but the number was disconnected. Tenant claims we violated their rights. We called another resident 2 1/2hr prior and they agreed to let us in verbally.
answered on May 9, 2019
The tenant has more leagal rights than you have given them. Hire a lawyer and fix the problem before it worsens.
Can statements made after the Miranda rights are read be held against you even if you are under the influence? What is a perfect caught with drugs have to have the exact nature what exact drug or exactly that it is. drug? Under the Fourth Amendment rights can a passenger be held on a traffic stop... View More 
answered on Apr 9, 2019
Your questions are many and varied.
1. Anything you say can be held against you. Intoxication could affect the weight to be given to those statements by a judge or jury.
2. In order to prove a drug case, the State will have to document the type of drug.
3. Fourth Amendment... View More
Different cases
answered on Apr 9, 2019
If the NCO was valid and in effect at the time of the new offense, then having the underlying NCO terminated later has no impact on the later charge.
answered on Mar 15, 2019
"Knock and talk" is not based on probable cause. It is entirely consensual. You should never allow a cop into your home without a warrant. If he entered your home without valid consent, you may have a basis for suppression of evidence seized.
I was attacked the guy swung I swung back hitting him 3x he later died from heart complications I was charged with voluntary man slaughter the guy was 6’3 330 I’m 5’10 150. I was only protecting myself from him is there anyway I can get the felony dropped because in 2013 stand ur ground was... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2019
If you can't afford an attorney and have charges pending against you, you may request a public defender.
And was denied their first phone call for 4 days
What is it called? I want to look up an example maybe to format mine similarly. Do I just write dear judge can you apply the extra month I served towards the bond at 20 dollars per day? Then send it to the clerk with my cause number?
I overserved my sentence by a month.
answered on Jan 27, 2019
You can't do that. The extra time you served is lost. What you might, perhaps, do is file a petition to modify the sentence with respect to the fine imposed. That is assuming you were assessed a fine at all.
and you can see light through the roof do we have any options my husband is on ssd
answered on Jan 14, 2019
It does not sound like your heating works. Either that or your house is uninhabitable. Landlords have a duty to provide you with a safe and habitable living space. Notify your landlord, in writing (keep a copy for yourself), via certified mail of all the issues with the house and inform your... View More
I received four tickets in less than 24 hour period. All in the state of Indiana. One speeding, second time speeding, possession of marijuana (little amount, and paraphernalia (one hitter). I’ve had a clean record and just turned 18. He gave me a ticket for each. Will I still have to go to court?... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2018
The marijuana charge is a misdemeanor. You can't just pay the ticket. Get a lawyer--you may be eligible for a diversion.
First offense domestic battery
strangulation. Higher then normal band requested by prosucution cause of knowing the defendant is there someone i can write the cass county judicial is playing by there own rules something needs done. They changed prosecutor but still same office still being... View More
We lived there for 3 years and we’re on a well that supplied water to both units of a double. The water softener was hooked up in the adjacent unit but ran to ours as well. He wants me to pay to have it cleaned. Also he is saying I have to pay for new carpet because of stains, we didn’t have... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Wear and tear from regular use is near the exact definition of normal wear and tear. Things lose value over time, get damaged and have to be repaired or maintained. This is not deductible from a security deposit or attributable to the tenant. It is the cost of renting and having a family or person... View More
Do the police have the right to run my car’s tags if it’s parked at a residence ? 1:30am me and my son seen 2 police cars parked and talking, witch neither one was facing the roadway nor had there lights on, they soon pulled out as I pulled into a driveway, the cop asked me about my license... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2018
In general, there is nothing illegal about running a tag. Whether the police had a right to enter on your property is another question.
Generally the front yard has a limited expectation of privacy.
For instance, if the police knew your name, nothing prohibits them from running your... View More
He has not been processed and yet to be picked up by Shelby Co. No bedding on concrete. How is this not a violation of due process?
answered on Aug 20, 2018
He has to be brought before the court to answer the warrant. If he is in another county, it usually takes 10-20 days for hectransfer.
We put a deposit of 250.00 down for an apartment. We both paid for background checks...totaling 42.00. We got an eviction notice and did not pass the background check. A social security card had to be ordered so we had to wait for over a week for it to come in the mail. In the meanwhile we were... View More
He come said there was a warrant but didn't have it, he cuffed her, searched her pockets, didn't read her maranda rights, wouldn't tell me what the bond was he said he didn't know, put her in the front seat cuffed and drove her to the sheriff's station which is also the... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2018
It's not an absolute that he have a copy of the warrant when he arrests her, he needs to have a good faith basis there is a warrant. If he arrested her and there was no warrant then he opens himself and the department to a law suit. An officer does not have to read a person their... View More
was arrested and put in jail for 4 days charged with a felony and mistometer, my lawyer got case dismissed for invalid search warrant, invasion of privacy. I was evicted charged 3000 for damages the 15 narcotics officers done knocking down doors and destroying house. I have been tuned down jobs,... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2018
It sounds like you may have a case, I would suggest the 'find a lawyer' feature on Justia to find an attorney in your area that handles suits against police, called 1983 actions. Also be mindful that you have a short window in order to put the department on notice, which I believe is 180... View More
The police were called on my ex-wife because a neighbor’s kid said she hit him. They wanted to exam my 11 year old autistic son for sexual abuse when they were here. She said no but they had him take his pants off and examined him anyway, on the front porch of the apartment in plain sight of... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
I would make sure that service has been perfected. Then you need to proceed to discovery or move for summary judgment if you are able.
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