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I am the plaintiff. I have already filed a complaint with the NY Supreme Court, and I, now, must serve the defendants as soon as possible.
answered on Sep 25, 2024
That could be a difficult order to fill. Defamation cases are sometimes handled on a contingency basis, but many law firms may instead go with charging hourly. Each case can be different, but generally speaking, slander and libel cases often pose an element of uncertainty in the outcome. This makes... View More 
I have been wrongly accused of stealing from a store. And was ban another day I went to the store, the manger told someone she has me on camera stealing (oil). And that the lady on the camera wears glasses. I have never wore glasses.
answered on Oct 18, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. If you're accused of shoplifting, don't worry about libel and slander issues (your posted category) for now. Consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney in Texas if you are being charged with a... View More
Claims filed (and rejected or ignored) in accordance with California law governing legal action against County/State government agencies
Kern County District Attorney - False Felony Charges filed to delay judgement against the State Negligence, False Imprisonment. Malicious Prosecution,... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
The State Bar Association and your county bar association both have referral services.
Media what can be done about this is in California what steps can be done my rights have been violated and now this person create narratives and etc with it they are into the street life and all they associates in prison and outside knows I reported this person contacted me on a cell phone made... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
What paperwork? This could mean almost anything. The prisoner would certainly have access to any court documents concerning him or his children.
He doesn’t want to pay TANF his sadistic mother is guiding him he’s made cps believe I’m a drug crazy lunatic yet I was only protecting my son from him. My PO Idea for including my son on it fell through.. because of the pending dependency.. I’ve been researching and haven’t found any... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult and unfair situation. If you're considering terminating the state's guardianship and submitting a petition, it might help to provide all of the evidence you’ve gathered, including proof of CPS’s misinformation about the court time. This could... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2024
You could repost this and add "Immigration Law" as a category - that's probably why the question was overlooked and remained open until now. Attorneys in that category are familiar with visa matters. Good luck
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
In most workplaces, recording video and audio without notifying employees can be a legal issue, but it depends on where you are. Laws regarding surveillance vary by country, state, and even local regulations. In many places, it's required to inform employees if they are being recorded,... View More
I'm a young man in my 20s, literally just in leisure in my room and I like having my blinds open so light comes in and I'm looking out my window and there's a pool, trees and a sidewalk that leads to other units. Well I get a weird feeling and I glance over and an amazon delivery... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
You didn’t do anything wrong by simply looking out your window. It's perfectly normal to have your blinds open and to observe the surroundings from your own home. As long as you weren't engaging in any inappropriate behavior, it's your right to enjoy the view from your residence.... 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
Had direct messages to one person hacked into by my director then shown to at least 4 people then wrote letter to a group saying we were harassing bullying, a threat to disabled and minors and dangerous.
answered on Sep 16, 2024
It depends how the director gained access to the messages. You should definitely report the "hacking" to Instagram.
A close family member has died. Only one person was named beneficiary of the estate. The beneficiary truly loved the family member that died and took care of that family member with good intentions for a long time. Other people in the family did nothing to help the grantor when he was very sick and... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
There is nothing the toxic family members can do, but if they keep it up, the person being slandered can consider getting a civil litigation attorney and filing suit against them for these behaviors, at best it may be to just ignore them if possible and hopefully they will tire, if not, then... View More
Me intervinieron mi linea telefonica
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
If you believe your phone line has been intercepted or tampered with, it's important to act quickly. The first step is to contact your phone service provider to report the issue. They can investigate whether there has been any unauthorized access or interference with your line. Additionally,... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
If you believe jail officers forged your signature on documents while you were in jail, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. Forgery is a serious offense, and if it has caused you harm or violated your rights, you should consider taking legal action. It's important to... View More
I have photos of signage as well as screen shots of the horrible things said on social media.
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
Yes, in Oregon, you can potentially sue for defamation if someone falsely accuses you of being a pervert recording children on social media.
Defamation involves making a false statement that harms someone's reputation. In your case, being falsely labeled as a pervert recording... View More
I recently watched a presentation of a marketing and sales coach who gave names of his clients as examples. I reached out to a client who was in a similar industry to me to both find out more about her offerings for my own life but also to learn more and gain insight from her sales process. The... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Your inquiry to the client who had been identified by the coach was perfectly reasonable and defensible, so the threat of retaliation was bluster. The threat to cause you harm is "actionable", that is, you could sue for it to get an injunction and possible money damages. So, challenging... View More
My husband had a heart attack and is in the hospital incapacited. I have been threatened by his brother and sister in law stating that I had better make certain financial decisions and insinuated there would be certain repercussions if I didn’t. My husband is a police officer and they lied to... View More
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answered on Aug 27, 2024
You may have legal grounds to pursue a restraining order if you feel threatened, especially if the threats are causing you distress and financial harm. In California, harassment, including threats, can justify seeking a restraining order, particularly if it impacts your ability to make decisions... View More
The city where I reside has deemed my dogs as dangerous with no proof, citations, or incidents.
answered on Aug 27, 2024
What is the name of your hometown? In what state is it in? What is the exact wording of the statute or ordinance being applied? What is the dog’s breed? Where do you keep the dog? Are you keeping it in a chain link enclosure with a gate that can latch? Do you have homeowners insurance that covers... View More
A parent call other parents of a first grade class I taught and lied. Then they all called the school and I lost my job.
The parents had no evidence for what they claimed and the police investigation (questioning other adults who were in the room and teachers assistance) found no evidence... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2024
You will need a complete understanding California SLAPP Law and Anti-SLAPP Motions.
I have had several things said about me and to me that I feel have been unacceptable by my storage facility I have not done anything out of the ordinary, except one evening my purse was stolen while I was in my unit. My purse was just beside the bay door of my unit. I had asked to see the camera... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2024
It sounds like you're going through a tough and unfair situation. First, it's important to know that storage facilities often have clauses in their contracts that limit their liability for stolen items, which is why they may be claiming they aren't responsible for your stolen purse.... View More
At my previous job I had a large group of people using spyware to spy on both me and my family. They used the spyware to to sift through my personal accounts in an attempt to frame me in order to save themselves from prosecution, including stating that I was making threats against the federal... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're in a very difficult situation. First, it's crucial to gather any evidence you have of the spyware, stalking, or false allegations. This could include screenshots, records of communication, or any proof of unauthorized access to your accounts. Documentation will be... View More
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