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He is maintaining and hiring competent people for his properties where rent is higher and threatens to evict people who complain and fraudulent charges to keep the low income people’s deposits for bogus cleaning? Is this a Civil Class Act? He’s doing it to multiple people in the low income... View More 
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answered on Oct 27, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a landlord who is neglecting repairs in low-income housing while properly maintaining his higher-rent properties. This behavior could be considered discriminatory, especially if it disproportionately affects tenants based on protected characteristics like... View More
I live in an apartment complex. Entry doors are directly across from each other. My neighbor put a ring doorbell on their door which looks directly into my house and records our activity whenever we come and go.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In your situation, the use of a security camera doorbell that faces directly into your front door raises valid concerns about privacy. While these devices are typically used for security purposes, when they capture footage of areas beyond the owner's property, such as your entryway, it can... View More
Non court order, no 72 hour hold
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answered on May 19, 2024
If you voluntarily committed yourself to a mental health facility in Minnesota without a court order or a 72-hour hold, you generally are not automatically restricted from buying a firearm. The key factor is that your commitment was voluntary and not mandated by a court.
However, it's... View More
I was just wondering if there would be any legal problems regarding me going on the school intercom in front of the whole school for a senior prank. I would not say anything abusive, threatening, sexual, or anything that would be of illegal nature.
I live in Minnesota, and just clarifying... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
You probably don't want to do that. There are limits to freedom of speech, as provided by the First Amendment. Without knowing more, if the school is not amused, they could take disciplinary action that could jeopardize graduation. Even worse, if they deem the conduct to be criminal, they... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Minnesota, while it might be physically possible to remove illegal window tint if you're pulled over by a police officer, doing so would not be advisable. This action could be viewed as tampering with evidence or obstructing a police investigation. Even if you remove the tint before the... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
I understand this is a very distressing situation. However, claiming the police are remotely neural monitoring (RNM) you without providing any evidence makes it unlikely others will take the report seriously. Here are some suggestions that may help:
1. See a mental health professional.... View More
So my mom passed away on Thanksgiving, my sister let me have her car because it was in accordance with my mom's wishes (My mom didn't have a will. We just agreed to it as next of kin) Now, my Grandma who has STRONGLY been against me having the car is saying that I owe her $1,200 in order... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
In general, debts do not transfer to family members upon someone's death unless they were co-signed or jointly held. As for your situation, you are not automatically responsible for your mother's debts, including any money she may have owed to your grandmother, unless you had a legal... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
Yes, there are attorneys who may take on pro bono cases involving 42 USC 1983, especially for non-incarcerated vulnerable adults. This federal law allows individuals to file lawsuits against state and local government officials for violations of their constitutional rights.
To find such... View More
Can I present my ID by holding it against the window where they can easily read and see it? Or do I physically have to hand over my ID where the cop can walk away with it.
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
In Minnesota, when a police officer pulls you over and requests your ID, the law generally expects you to hand it over to them. While you might feel more comfortable just presenting it against the window, the officer has the authority to physically inspect your ID. This is part of their routine... View More
In June of 2021, I was shopping at a Menards store, when a store manager walked up and asked if he could help me, I had just selected a cover plate for an outlet. I told him I just found what I was looking for, he said can I speak to you, I said sure, what’s up, he says off the sales floor, I... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
To pursue legal action against Menards and the City of Virginia, MN Police Department, you'll need to find an attorney with experience in civil rights and possibly false arrest or malicious prosecution cases. Start by researching lawyers who specialize in these areas of law within Minnesota.... View More
4/2022, police were looking in my bathroom window just after 1am.They scared me; pounding on my window & shouting “I can see you! Open up!” I ran into my room & shut lights off. My kids were asleep in bed. Eventually police announce who they are & I open the door. It was the wrong... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2023
That would be up to the judge, but you are going to be hard pressed to establish that the ticket was specifically issued in retaliation for your complaint about law enforcement. The case law on these issues is particularly bad regarding the individual motives of law enforcement where there is an... View More
Person(s) were filming a local library from a public sidewalk. Individual called police for suspicious person(s) filming. By the time police arrived person(s) had entered parked vehicle. Person(s) asked police if their were any traffic code violations or if the stop was solely for suspicious... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Under the Fourth Amendment, citizens are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Terry Stop doctrine allows officers to stop and briefly detain a person based on reasonable suspicion of involvement in criminal activity.
However, in states that aren't "Stop and... View More
i was arrested on a mon had a total disc replacement on my neck c6-7 the thurs before i also had a broken hand and possible eyebrow from prev fall. the arresting officer slammed on breaks on way to the jail and kept swerving causing me to bang head on the window. i advised the jailer i wanted... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2023
You will need to contact police misconduct attorneys to determine if you have a case. I am not one.
Need a lawyer for a lawsuit against federal government for violation of parental constitutional rights by police officers and child protection services in Georgia
My brother was arrested and charged for aggravated assault on a law officer and possession. His arresting officer was later convicted of possession of child pornography. Can my brother get a dismissal or appeal based on the officer misconduct he is not longer a cop
answered on Jul 30, 2023
What does the officer's possession of child pornography have to do with your brother assaulting a police officer and possession? Obviously, every criminal doesn't go free because one officer broke the law.
At birth cps took my baby for allegations that they refused to tell me any details about. Yet were quickly proved to be untrue. Instead of giving baby back they changed doctors notes, fabricated new allegations, (proven untrue) and removed baby from our care. Months later won custody back. Got... View More
i was never arrested for driving and i was never brought into the station to have an official breathalizer administered
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
Losing your license without being involved in a driving-related incident can occur in certain situations. It could be due to administrative actions by the Department of Motor Vehicles or similar agencies, such as non-compliance with requirements or violations. Additionally, unrelated offenses like... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
It's unlikely a violation of your first amendment rights. Constitutional rights are not absolute.
answered on Jul 12, 2023
A private business owner can prohibit such display on its property. It does not constitute unlawful discrimination. Yes, the business owner has the right to refuse to allow you to park on his premises if your car displays a rebel/confederate flag.
Upon the stop officer have no reason for search there was no evidence in plane view
answered on May 4, 2023
The basis of the stop, search and arrest certainly needs to be analyzed. Obviously, a victim's description of a gray car doesn't allow the police to stop and search every gray car in Minneapolis. Were you caught with the package or something else?
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