Keep track of all calls and letters, and any other form of contact, including any efforts to contact you or your employer at work. Applicable laws may entitle you to make a successful claim against the collector.

If you engage counsel, a simple letter from you or counsel to the collector... View More

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answered on Aug 10, 2023

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) primarily applies to children with disabilities in the context of special education services in K-12 schools. If you are referring to a higher education institution and believe you were unfairly dropped, your situation may not fall directly... View More

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answered on Aug 10, 2023

To sue a police officer, consult an attorney specializing in civil rights or personal injury law. Gather evidence related to the incident and file a lawsuit outlining your claim and damages sought. You might need to file a notice of claim in some jurisdictions. The legal process involves discovery,... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2023

In Pennsylvania, it is generally considered a two-party consent state, meaning that all parties involved in a conversation must consent to being recorded. If someone records a private conversation without the knowledge or consent of the other person, it may be a violation of Pennsylvania's... View More

I've seen two methods of litigation concerning mortgage foreclosures: the first is foreclosure of the mortgage after due notice of acceleration of the debt evidenced by the Note, and the second is to sue on the Note alone, with the Mortgage reserved for post-judgment relief.

Assuming... View More

There are no facts stated in your question which suggest that your rights were violated. Police routinely enforce traffic laws by making traffic stops.

Civil rights cases are too complex for most attorneys. You should retain the services of an experienced civil rights lawyer in or near the county where your case is pending or where it needs to be filed. Because of the relatively low rate of success and limited damages available, you should... View More

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answered on May 2, 2023

Reading someone else's messages without their permission is a violation of their privacy, regardless of whether or not the person doing the reading is the account holder. As a legal adult, you have the right to privacy and your mother does not have the right to access your private... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2023

Under Pennsylvania law, it is legal to record a conversation as long as all parties to the conversation consent to it. Since both parties were aware of the recording, it is legal for either party to share the recording. However, if the recording was posted on a private site that only party A and... View More

In a criminal case, an omnibus pretrial motion is a generic motion that must be filed within a certain time period following formal arraignment to preserve your right to file motions down the road as your case progresses. These motions are typically boilerplate and contain multiple requests for... View More

You have 6 months from the date of the incident to file with the EEOC or PHRC. You must do this in order to preserve your right to sue.

Yes. Only felons who are currently incarcera

First of all, you should never include your name or other identifying information on sites like these, which are open to everyone, including the folks you're concerned about.. Secondly, although the purpose of this site is often misunderstood, it's not a jobs board so it's highly... View More

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answered on Feb 10, 2023

Youth Services cases are the most revealing as to how the law operates against the citizen. Every conceivable protection against abuses of the judiciary are flipped around and made to abuse the parent undergoing one of these cases.

First and foremost, the asker must understand there is a... View More

The US Supreme Court is the next stop if the legal question involves a federal law or the U.S. Constitution

You may potentially have a case, you should speak to a personal injury lawyer and/or a civil rights attorney to discuss the details of your specific fact pattern to see if it is viable to pursue. Best of luck.

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answered on Nov 22, 2022

This asker posed this question on Avvo. This was the response:

This question leaves some unanswered question one of which is who is the obligee. Is the obligee the custodial parent or is it the government who obtained an assignment of the obligation. The impression from this narrative is... View More

State courts in Pennsylvania are located in the county seat of a county.

“Jurisdiction” pertains to the power of a particular court to exercise control over a particular defendant. Ordinarily, the first question is whether a defendant resides in the same county where suit has been... View More

Based on what you've written, I don't think you did anything wrong. Most officers, at least those I've interacted with, will run license plates randomly or really whenever they are driving behind someone. A lot of police cars are also now equipped with automatic license plate... View More

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answered on Jan 29, 2022

The facts you present could present a retaliation claim but more information is needed to thoroughly evaluate. Please contact our law firm so that we can obtain more details.