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In order to reduce cell phone charges by having 5 or more devices on one bill. 20 months later we find out that he has been monitoring all of our calls, text messages, and tracking our daily movements. Is this legal? Is he responsible for our reasonable expectation of privacy that has been... View More 
answered on Feb 23, 2023
It depends.
A cell phone account holder commonly has access to information concerning the usage of the cell phones on that account. That enables the account holder to monitor each device’s usage for unauthorized activity.
Smart devices can share their location with others... View More
He is bipolar and head injured and also has issues with memory, verbalizing, motor skills and mobility. He simply is physically unable to vacate in so little time. Is this permissible given his disabilities?
answered on Feb 21, 2023
Your best recourse is to report the facility to APS (Adult Protective Services) on your friend’s behalf.
You may also want to consider seeking to be appointed as the guardian of your friend’s person until he/she has recovered enough to take care of themself.
We pay a membership to the gym and can't use it. The bar has an outdoor area specifically designed for recreation, but is technically 21 and up.
answered on Feb 17, 2023
That’s a very interesting question. You may have to file a lawsuit to find out. A jury probably won’t have any sympathy for a mother who wants to bring a breastfeeding infant to a bar, but it’s probably a question of law for the court to decide.
The breastfeeding statute you cite... View More
Honestly honest opinion
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Article 1, section 3a of the Texas Constitution provides: “ Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin. This amendment is self-operative.”
In my professional experience, I have rarely seen individuals treated... View More
They are my ex-brother/mother/father in law, legal counsel and potentially a law enforcement agency. This began 4 months after my ex-husband filed for divorce, and has been taking place for 1 year and 7 months (roughly, to my knowledge). Who can help me stop them?
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Remote neural monitoring and V2K are not recognized by mainstream science as valid technologies, and there is no evidence that they actually exist or can be used to control or monitor individuals. Therefore, it is unlikely that you are experiencing these phenomena. If you are experiencing symptoms... View More
In 90 days I’ve been pulled over 20 times not once given a ticket, a warning that once they found any drugs on me, but they’ve searched my car. Every time they harassed me and my friends anybody leaving my house gets pulled over and searched. I have no drug charges. I’m not a drug dealer, in... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2023
F Lee Merritt is the go-to lawyer for police harassment cases in Texas.
He is a former candidate for Texas Atty General.
I believe they have molded this situation to come as far as it has come which is gonna eventually hurt my
Brother -he’s the owner of the house and his daughter is the one doing the illegal serveliencc -they used to work as security guards- so they moved into my brothers house in texas... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
I’m unsure of the nature of your legal question.
Since you posted this question under civil rights, a key factor is which of the individuals involved is a government employee and of which agency or department.
Another important factor is what are they using the information they... View More
I was in a room in my name in Gainesville texas , police showed up said they received a welfare concern call on a female in my room, she came to the door and told them she was fine , the police officer asked to come in and look around and was told no several times. Then looks at his partner and... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
The police could get a search warrant based on the facts you presented . Retain a lawyer .
answered on Jan 28, 2023
No. Texas is a “free the nipple” state. Bra or no bra, it is not illegal.
My boyfriend who stays with me in this hotel room every day came back last night in a truck I’d never seen before, I figured it was his friends truck. The next evening he was leaving the parking lot of this hotel in the truck and the cops tried to stop him because apparently the truck was stolen.... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2023
If you are a registered guest and of the hotel and hotel staff has not taken any steps to terminate your occupancy, police generally have to secure a search warrant to enter and search your room unless there are exigent circumstances which would justify a warrant less search.
A boyfriend... View More
Left home in fear for my life. Wife very abusive. I needed to get into home for wound care on my amputations of my toes. No orders on me at that time. Police told me to leave, I has to live in jeep, infection set in on rt ft. Lack of wound care. Lost limb was outcome from wife lying to police. My... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2023
If your wife’s assault proximately caused the injury to your foot that resulted in the infection, you may be able to sue her for battery and recover your past and future medical expenses as well as any past and future lost earning capacity.
In Texas . If your child lives within the parents household and doesn't have a stable income they can get drafted for 1 to 2 years. Is this true?
answered on Jan 25, 2023
The United States armed forces currently are not drafting anyone. It has been an all volunteer force for more than 40 years. It is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Jails are not required to have law libraries. But prisoners must have reasonable access to legal materials.
If you do not have reasonable access to legal materials, you can file a lawsuit. Some non-profit organizations who promote prisoner’s rights may be willing to help fund such... View More
I caught the guy i been dating cheating went to the house he open the door and let me in and the girl assaulted me and the police report told a complete lie and stated things that never happen so they could charge me with burglary of habitation with intent to harm I went to the hospital for a... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2023
You should hire a criminal defense attorney to prove what actually happened to secure a not guilty verdict or, better yet, a dismissal.
December 919, January 786. I live in a 1 story house and it's just me and my lights get turned off every month and Every time I try to fix this I get on hold I'm on hold for hours upon hours until I pay the bill and then it starts over. I asked The guy at jexa energy how much I've... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Interesting, I am about the sue a solar panel company on behalf of a couple clients soon. You may have a claim. I would need to learn more.
Officer lied on report to secure warrant for arrest
answered on Jan 8, 2023
There is not an easy answer. Section 1983 does not have its own statute of limitations and instead incorporates the state statute of limitations for conduct which most closely parallels the complained of conduct.
Given the very limited facts you include in your question, that may be the... View More
I could not get the legal help needed, I’m indigent and I cannot afford an attorney what can I do?
answered on Jan 8, 2023
There are a number of pro bono legal clinic scattered across Texas for litigants who are genuinely indigent. I’d start there.
Hello I am a 29 yo male, disabled. My mother is my caregiver at home. If i were to buy a high quality adult love doll, can my mother take, keep it from me, or throw it out legally?
She has already done it once before and i wish to get a replacement but now im seeing if im protected legally.... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Gideon v. Wainwright holds that an indigent defendant accused of a serious crime has the right to a court-appointed attorney at the state's expense.
The right of an indigent person to a court-appointed attorney at the state's expense in a civil case is much more narrow.... View More
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