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Q: I am looking for attorney to help recover excess funds from tax forfeited property sale in Grand Forks county.

I am looking for attorney to help recover excess funds from tax forfeited property sale in Grand Forks county. I see there was recently a hearing regarding same property that I was unaware of. I feel that my constitutional right against government seizure without just compensation has been... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for North Dakota on
Q: Can an officer state that I failed to yield at a green light to turn left if he did not start moving forcing me to act?
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answered on Oct 3, 2024

If an officer claims you failed to yield at a green light while turning left, it depends on the situation. Legally, when turning left, you are expected to yield to oncoming traffic until it's safe to make the turn. However, if the officer wasn't moving or there was no oncoming traffic, it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Traffic Tickets and DUI / DWI for North Dakota on
Q: I got pulled over for window tint, even though it was legal, and the police did not meter it or give me a ticket of it..

But ended up giving me a dui because I refused the breathalyzer.

But the windows were of legal tint. Can I win and get it all thrown out?

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answered on Mar 29, 2024

If you were pulled over for window tint but were not ticketed for that specific issue, it indicates the initial stop may have been justified under the officer's belief that a violation occurred. However, the outcome of being charged with a DUI because of refusing a breathalyzer is a separate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Constitutional Law for North Dakota on
Q: A search warrant was issued for two motel rooms looking for contraband or anything related to use n distribution of a

controlled substance! They were looking for a certain Jane Doe but she was not listed on the search warrant! Only two room numbers were listed. One was her room n the other room next door was another guest entirely unrelated to the case. Was the warrant legal for two rooms looking for Jane Doe’s... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Oct 10, 2022

Not enough information, an attorney needs to see the totality of the evidence to determine if a motion may be filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for North Dakota on
Q: Legal complaint filed, time frame police are to investigate notify you

No

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Nov 18, 2021

The statute of limitations depends on the crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Native American Law for North Dakota on
Q: Do I have rights to view business policies and privacy policies from say a tribal newspaper operations?

And is there a state law protecting the name of minors?

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Nov 19, 2020

There is no such right bestowed upon you. Your second question is too vague.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation, Collections and Constitutional Law for North Dakota on
Q: On 02/15/2018 my paycheck was garnished in the amount of $430.

I was never notified by my employer nor the company that put a judgement against me. The company is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been a resident of Minot, North Dakota for 3 years. On 02/23/2018 I went down to talk to Human resources and they told me that the garnishment has been... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Mar 2, 2018

You hire a lawyer who deals with debt collection issues for consumers and see if they can get your money back.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for North Dakota on
Q: I am in Jamestown ND How do i view police body cam and video taken?
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jul 24, 2017

I will address your question and add additional information that may be helpful. However, as a criminal defense lawyer who offers services throughout North Dakota, I strongly caution you not to handle a criminal case on your own. Criminal law is among the most complex areas of law and,... View More

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Q: How can I stop vehicle forfeiture by police when the vehicle was taken after an illegal search and seizure
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Oct 5, 2017

A civil forfeiture proceeding is the only way to challenge a forfeiture by police.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for North Dakota on
Q: Illegal use of police access to records:

I work with a girl who is sleeping with a local police officer and she is in the courier business. Oftentimes she causes conflict with several customers on her route. When she is reprimanded, she then turns to her police officer boyfriend and obtains information about these new "enemies"... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Oct 5, 2017

You need to contact the appropriate supervisors of each.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for North Dakota on
Q: What was Lewis's first name in the case Lewis v. U.S., the case of 1980?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

Is this a homework assignment? Find the case and answer your own question.

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