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I was granted a harassment order against my soon to be ex spouse for the years of keeping me basically prisoner in my home, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, I am on disability and he refused to allow me to keep up my medical care, and more. The trial for the divorce has ended and the... View More 
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
Proving domestic abuse without police reports can be challenging but not impossible. You can start by gathering any available evidence, such as text messages, emails, or voicemails that show abusive behavior. Medical records that indicate injuries or psychological harm can also support your claims.... View More
There were multiple people making false reports against me, which would be defamation since I can prove it correct?
answered on Jun 15, 2024
The employer has no obligation to conduct an investigation. A defamation lawsuit would be against the individuals who made the statement, not Hertz. Feel free to consult with an employment attorney.
My vehicle was parked at a friend's house while I was working upon returning roughly 30days later my vehicle was no longer at my friends (stolen) I notified police & then informed that they had it towed as an abandoned vehicle. I called tow company & they informed me that they had my... View More
answered on May 25, 2024
I apologize, I don't know what notice you were entitled to without reaching the law and knowing exactly what happened. Why didn't you receive notice from your friend who was letting you park there? Why was it deemed abandoned?
They got a warrant to search my house. Based on this credible, reliable witness's word. Well, he's been doing drugs. The entire time and he has are the credentials that it takes for the Frank versus Delaware. You need to have some kind of training. He's had none. He's a liar and... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
If evidence of a crime was recovered by police executing a search warrant, and a person is charged with a crime as a result, then that person can file a pretrial motion challenging whether the search and the search warrant were lawful. If the judge agrees with the defense that the search was... View More
While living with my ex-boyfriend, our apartment was served a warrant searching for CSAM child sexual abuse material. After his phone was taken, I helped him buy another phone. Months later, after we split, I was served a subpoena. He claimed that I bought him the phone that was taken and that I... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
You may want to contact the prosecutor and victim services. Since he wasn't charged for the acts you cite, it seems unlikely you are a victim in these proceedings.
My cousin put herself as my mom's payee for SSI payments and emergency contact without her knowledge.
answered on Mar 29, 2024
Please see:
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/adult-protection
Rob Kane
Eagan Attorney Orange
Boyfriend charged with 1st degree felony arson due to witness statement but in the second part of her statememt it was proved by firefighters she was wrong.
answered on Nov 19, 2023
I've seen a witness statement used as probable cause to detain. But I have also challenged whether such a witness statement actually supported probable cause, after the detention, in front of a judge. That issue should be evaluated in light of all available evidence and pretrial discovery,... View More
I have medical records to prove that HE was the trauma that required my 20-plus surgeries. Is there no recourse? Why? Is it because he refused to tell me what happened within the Statute of Limitations (four years)? My hospital records were "missing" and absolute evidence of the wrong... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2023
If you expose the truth about what happened to you through social media and autobiography/memoir/literary plays and/or historical fiction you will likely be sued. Be prepared to defend yourself in court. It will be expensive for you. Any publishers will certainly run your allegations by their legal... View More
My ex called police and tried to get me sent to jail by telling them that I assaulted him, it was proven false by a third party witness. No charges were pressed against me. A few years have passed but I am having issues with this person again and I am really regretting not pursuing criminal... View More
Father of victim called and lied about health condition of victim to police and called prosecutor repeatedly until charges were filed. Victim has a psychosis condition hearing voices and people telling her what to do. Father was asked if the said condition was present in victim and father lied to... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2023
Character assassination isn't a "legal concept." Pursue to the expungement and try to get that pushed along. Ultimately, it is not up to the prosecutor whether to allow the expungement. That is a decision that the judge makes. You could certainly try to pursue some sort of claim... View More
I have a uruguayan resident cyberstalking me and others for 2+ years, affecting my mental health + work. They started stalking me in early 2020, and i am afraid to have social media accounts so they won’t affect me/my friends anymore. i am a disabled artist and this person has affected my ability... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2022
Unfortunately, it sounds like you have a cyberstalker, and you're not alone. As many as 8% of Americans report being stalked online at some point in their life. In many cases, it's possible to get rid of the person on your own by locking down your social media and other accounts. But if... View More
would this not be racism
answered on Nov 24, 2020
What is and is not racism is a matter of opinion. This isn't really a legal question.
I have the picture of my car part and I know the person who take my car part
answered on Aug 11, 2020
If you have evidence of a crime and know who committed the crime, it would be a good idea to contact the police so that they can pursue criminal charges and if the person is convicted, you could get restitution for the value of the stolen part.
No one was inside the car. There was no damage. Maybe made a tiny section of the car sticky. The person however is accusing us of keying the car. We did not.
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Only the police or a prosecutor can initiate a criminal investigation and charge. A person can complain to police, who might or might not investigate. If police do investigate, avoid talking to them. Talk to a criminal lawyer first. Apart from legal action, it's a good idea to respect... View More
I was suffering from a period of Incapacity due to third degree burns, burn surgery, and an eighteen month recovery from those burns and the surgery. I could not adequately represent myself. I had my Constitutional rights trampled all over. They did not provide what was subpoenaed for that trial.... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2020
It sounds like you have a complex civil appellate matter. You should consult privately with an attorney who handles civil rights appeals. You can use the search function on this site and give a few a call.
Expelled from college for appealing a 1 year suspension. Sexual assault policy violation. Both parties drinking, male found responsible. Criminally charged but case dismissed prior to trial. Criminal discovery revealed exculpatory evidence that all female title IX committee withheld from... View More
I have a restraining order that has been breached with theft also my new address is now in my abuser's hands.
I was harassed and bullied causing a bogus eviction which was later realized as fraud.
Retaliatory restraining order was filed bold lies in print on court forms.... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Assuming the person has no money you will have to pay for suing them--there's no source of money for anyone to collect a fee from. However, a womens law center may be able to get you someone who can ask the court to enforce the court order or get a different one.
Our gay relationship. I was a stockbroker. I backed off fearing losing my job. Over the years, I thought we put it behind us.. And communicated as friendly. She does printing, and I needed some help with a mailer, so I asked her for help at No Cost. She then made up new accusations that I beat her,... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2016
Your question does not provide the full facts of your case. I suggest you do not post the complete information here as it is a publicly searchable forum. You write about "blackmailing," "threats," and "new accusations." It would be important to know the nature and... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
I don't know enough about your case to give you an answer, but I doubt most 16 year olds would have a defamation/libel/slander claim worth pursuing. If you are being harassed by somebody, that may be an entirely different story.
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