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John Doe was brought to trial by a DEA agent for alleged intent to distribute. 4 months before trial took place local news outlets somehow acquired information about the trial and John Does name was all over the news. Since said trial is over and settlement was reached to protect John Doe from... View More 
Under testimony he admitted the allegations were false. DCF adopted my kids to someone else. My kids were 2,3 and 4. It's been a year, it took that long to go to court. These were foster kids i was adopting. I had them for over two years, the youngest was only a couple months old. He had no... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're going through this difficult situation with your children. It must be incredibly painful to see your family separated under such circumstances.
You may have options to explore further legal action, especially since there was an admission that the allegations... View More
I was detained for more then 72 hours (4-5 days) in a holding cell with no court and never told of my charges, followed by 1wk in general population before being told I was being charged with felony impersonation of a cop or bails bonds man and then spent another month or so in jail. The real... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2024
It sounds like you went through a very difficult and unfair experience. If you were held for more than 72 hours without being told of the charges against you or given a court appearance, that could be a violation of your rights. In most cases, after an arrest, you should be brought before a judge... View More
I'm wanting know if someone said something untrue that kept you from being gainfully employed as a contractor in your profession a couple years back, would the statue of limitations still apply as long as it kept you from working on customers property? IE lets say you were a lineman working... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A Kansas attorney needs to advise on this, since it involves state procedural law in the form of SOL. But in general, SOLs for defamation are very short and are referenced by the publication of the statement. Check... View More
I have an individual "watching" me for over 2 years now, this person has also posted outrageous legal accusations on social media. This individual has also used a drone to watch me. while in public so I'm not sure what can be done. Has also said where I live never giving my exact... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
You have several potential legal options for dealing with someone who is stalking you and making false accusations against you over an extended period:
1. File police reports about each incident documenting the harassment, stalking behavior, and false statements. Ask they investigate and... View More
I am retired from a ice machine Co. I was told by a former colleague that someone in dispatch was telling customers that requested me to work on their equipment that I was fired. I had not received any termination letter. I had received a retirement card signed by fellow workers and a gift card.... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2021
Probably more facts are needed before a good answer can be given. How many times has this been said to customers? Are they saying anything more specific about you, and being fired? What else are they saying about you? Has this affected your good name in the community where you live? Has it... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2021
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, it could be worth considering reaching out to Kansas attorneys to discuss. The format here is basic, general questions. When it comes to filing motions and other more complex elements of actual... View More
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