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I'm dealing with an ex who is making false and defamatory posts on social media concerning the death of one of my children, implicating me and slandering my character. This includes tagging my hairstylist and posting numerous times, which has affected my reputation in the medical field, where... View More 
I requested a religious exemption for vaccines for my child at a private school in Tennessee, and it was denied because it goes against their policy. The school's handbook includes guidelines for exemptions, and I've communicated with the administration about this issue. Are private... View More
I was involved in an incident where the police arrested me, and I believe there is video surveillance footage of the event. I'm due in court tomorrow, but I don't have an attorney. How can I access this surveillance footage for my defense, and what steps do I need to take to request it?
I am involved in a 1964 Civil Rights lawsuit in the Federal Courts of the Middle District, and I'm trying to obtain video documentation held by the Tennessee Department of Corrections (T.D.O.C.) and CCA private prison. The video is essential for my case, and time-sensitive as I have a deadline... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
Good Morning:
You don’t explain why you have a deadline of March 6th, 3925, you really need to retain a lawyer,
A request for production of documents would have gotten you the requested documents but the requests does not have to be answered in three days.
M. G. Floyd, Esquire
I worked in a small nail salon in Tennessee as a booth renter. I discovered that the owner had a hidden camera next to my station, which allowed them to hear my conversations with customers. I was informed only about the property having outside cameras, and there were no signs or notices about this... View More
I am a victim of human trafficking and trying to clear my background report under Section 605C of the FCRA. Checkr refused to accept the required documentation to block information before my prospective employer sees it. I have two prostitution charges, felony shoplifting, and a felony false report... View More
I have a 10-year-old child who the doctors want to hold for 24 hours in a mental health hospital. They think my child could harm themselves, and they issued an involuntary hold without a court order, sending her to a different hospital for this purpose. The first hospital claimed she was being sent... View More
My wife voluntarily checked herself into a mental hospital a couple of days ago and wants to leave, but they have told her she cannot because the general stay is 5-7 days. She has expressed her desire to leave, but they refuse to tell me why they are keeping her. We have not received any... View More
I recently received a letter from i3 vertical stating that I owe $9,050 for 25 traffic citations in my home county, despite having no stops or tickets elsewhere while driving over 100,000 miles for work in the past two years. I've attended court for these charges and accepted a fluctuating... View More
I'm in Tennessee, and my boyfriend is currently being held by store security for suspected shoplifting. We are homeless and don't have the money for a lawyer. I didn’t see any stolen items with him or the security guard. Is he allowed to leave, and does he have to answer their questions?
Can a high school principal legally confiscate my personal device (a Chromebook) without returning it to my friend who originally owned it? I am over 18 years old, and there was no explanation on how long it would be kept, nor am I aware of any school policy against having such devices.
I'm seeking a lawyer who practices fertility healthcare law and respects our religious beliefs that God wants us to recover our missing embryos and that I should bear our own children. We've spent $50,000 with a previous lawyer but have not retrieved our missing embryos and other genetic... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
Good Morning:
I have reviewed your dilemma that you posted on Justia.
I view your causes of action as being an unconscionable contract, and a civil conspiracy as the primary matter to be litigated and the return of the embryos and rescission of the contract .
You did not... View More
In June and September of 2024 in Memphis, TN, I was assaulted by a lawn mower service crew member who hit me on the head with a two-by-four while cutting the yard, resulting in a concussion. Despite showing the police a video of the incident, they and the sheriff (who knows the assailant) refused... View More
I tried way back in August of last year to get my son enrolled in online School Cleveland high School continued to give me digital paperwork and not his official transcripts he did not get to be enrolled until last month so he missed a bunch of school because the school system said there was no... View More
The original collect was an credit card/loan from 2022 but they charged it off and now it’s a new collector and I just got subpoenaed couple days ago and it’s kinda weird because it’s demands are similar to the child support system requirements in dealing with also and it’s the same court... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2025
Bankruptcy is certainly an option. Judgments are just as dischargeable as other debts, but sometimes its better to filea bankruptcy before the hearing, simply because a judgment can be recorded and operate as a lien on your property, real estate or personal property. Child support can be dealt... View More
The supposed victim stated he forced himself inside and relieved himself as well. No DNA was found inside victim and he was arrested in July without any evidence. Arrested for someone saying it happened. They just now sent evidence gathered in July to lab for testing 7 months later. The law states... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2025
Defendant needs to hire a competent attorney to defend him at trial, now. He might get convicted the way he is going, as he apparently did not have a preliminary hearing.
City Mayor refuses to allow citizens to refer to anyone by name when addressing the council at public meetings
answered on Feb 11, 2025
It could depend on how the policy is implemented and enforced, and what the underlying purpose is related to - safety, accountability, or other. Senior public officials who are familiar with the specific protocols and rules of the council would probably have strong insight into the validity of such... View More
The minor employees (15, 16, 17 year olds) of a business are being required to make the end of day bank deposit drop offs for a local business. They do this by clocking out and then heading to the bank. is this legal?
answered on Jan 21, 2025
I am not aware of a limitation on age as to dropping off bank deposits. I don't think they should be clocked out to do this.
I did not qualify for FMLA or the company’s maternity leave, so I applied for short term disability through the insurance I paid for out of my checks. I got one small payout while on leave. I wasn’t out of work for a full two weeks before HR emailed me and said my position was filled and I... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Based on what you've described, you may have grounds for legal action against your former employer for pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination under federal and state laws. The timing and circumstances of your termination while on short-term disability for pregnancy-related... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
Yes, you can move a civil case involving a civil rights violation to federal court for wrongful arrest under certain conditions. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve violations of federal civil rights laws, such as those found in 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This means if your wrongful... View More
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