I had no idea she did not scan a shampoo and conditioner. I do not watch every item scanned when we shop. We were detained because of shampoo and a conditioner. I'm bald, have no use for either of these items. She told them I did not know. They called the police, and they arrested both of us.... View More 
I have no criminal record his allegations are false. I had to leave my crying twins with a alcoholic and pill addict.
Recent national class-action success against these providers is probative as admission but of no avail to my class or me individually, with unique and actual damages worth $350,000 plus treble that amount for DTPA violations.
answered on Apr 9, 2024
You should search in Justia for a lawyer in or near the county where your property is located with experience in real estate litigation and perhaps defamation cases depending upon what you mean by "disparaging" your property.
Unlike other types of cases--especially personal... View More
My then new born brother was named the executor. 67 years later both parents passed within 37 hours. Our mother was mentally incapacitated. My brother began his role as executor even though he had a long history of drug abuse, had been batteling cancer for 7 years in poor health. The farm was... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss, In Texas a Will must be submitted for probate within 4 years unless the applicant can show a valid reason as to why it was delayed. Here there was no probate. I would be interested in how the brother divided anything if it involved real property. Though he could write... View More
One of my acquaintances is calling people around and spreading slander about me. He has called me a prostitute in front of a witness. I want to know my legal options against this person and how to put a stop to it immediately. I thought of getting an injunction or cease and desist order but as per... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Yes, you can sue. You will need to prove that someone actually believed the slanderous statement made about you and took some sort of adverse action that caused you to sustain damages. For example, if an employer heard and believed the slanderous statement and fired you, you likely could recover... View More
Can you ask the District Court for a writ of possession from a title action in 1938 in Texas due to a person claiming title through a person who from whom the property is recovered and against a person claiming the property through that party to the action that title was recovered from the first... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A quitclaim deed does not transfer title and shouldn't create a cloud on your title. A judgment usually becomes dormant after ten years. You may need to file a quiet title action against the new party claiming an adverse interest to your ownership in the land.
I was accused of something on social media by local department and it was not like they said it happened. no. charges filed but the it made me look like i was still guilty . I wàs defended in comments and even after things were over they chose to lie and make me look like a thief still and... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
If a local police department has posted false or misleading information about you on social media, suggesting you committed a crime when no charges have been filed, it's essential to address this matter seriously. The police are expected to adhere to standards of accuracy and fairness,... View More
I know they went to the court house and filed for a marriage license but I haven't found one yet se never claimed his last name but he is listed on the deed of trust his name first & hers following and now I found out she signed a warranty deed over to her daughter without my grandfather... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
If Grandfather's wife owned an interest in property, she can convey it. Hire a TX attorney to search the title and determine present ownership. No fraud by your stated facts. Deed may have been a nullity with not interest conveyed. Grandfather would then have standing to file suit to... View More
I even had to move a town over because of the slander.
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If someone is spreading false and damaging information about you, such as falsely claiming that you have HIV, it could constitute slander, which is a form of defamation. Defamation occurs when false statements are made about an individual that harm their reputation. To address this situation, you... View More
My ex boyfriend has serious mental issues. It’s become too much for me and I’m trying to break away. Not easy because all he does is threaten me and destroys everything good in my life. He has already gotten me fired from one job, gotten me evicted.(I’m assuming so I would have to live with... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
You should immediately move to another residence and not provide him with a forwarding address. Instead of having your mail forwarded by the USPS, individually contact anyone sending you mail through the US Post Office to let them know your new address. Block his telephone number and change your... View More
I received a message from a mutual friend who it’s a screenshot of her telling him she was glad to get out of an “abusive relationship”. I have previously had other people, namely fellow church members, ask things like why did I hit her, etc.
None of this is true. My daughter (16... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2023
Yes. If you can prove that your ex made a false statement of fact about you which disparages your reputation and was believed by others causing you to lose some amount of money that can be calculated with reasonable certainty, you could prevail on a claim for libel or slander.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
A successful libel lawsuit requires the services of an experienced litigation attorney, a solid damage expert, and possible a market surveying company. Specific notices must be sent under the Defamation Act and the content of the defamatory publication must be carefully analyzed to avoid the... View More
Grandfather was assassin for government was the killer from the town that dreaded sundown
answered on Sep 1, 2023
I think this is a problem that is beyond the ability of a lawyer to solve.
I have texts. Recordings. Pictures. These men are not law enforcement officers. They are now. Threwtening to shoot me. Sheriff offfice will do nothing
answered on Aug 21, 2023
If you sold a dog to individuals under the mistaken belief that they are law enforcement officers, a question arises as to whether you sustained any damages. You would need to present evidence of some difference in the price that you sold the dog for compared to the price that you would have been... View More
charged with and later dismissed due to lack of evidence
3rd degree felony with terroristic threats
event occurred in 2019, statue of limitations apply.
event occurred in a PRIVATE PROPERTY
event did NOT take place: caused impairment or interruption of public... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
It seems the correct cause of action for your particular facts would be a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. In order to prevail, you will need to show the following:
1. A criminal prosecution was commenced against you
2. The defendant initiated or procured the prosecution... View More
I would like to warn others who I know are considering using this contractor
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answered on Jul 27, 2023
While I understand your concern, it's essential to be cautious about how you share information about someone's criminal history, especially if you were awarded damages in a civil suit. Making false or defamatory statements could potentially lead to legal issues for you. Instead of... View More
I am suing a Doctor for defamation , I want to subpoena his employer for medical records and other records /recordings, can I request that all of this be sent to my email address at a reasonable date and time? Or does the 3rd party have to show up to court to give me the items? I am not in close... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
It is common for records to be produced in discovery electronically via email. You likely will need to supply a signed release from the patient for any relevant medical records.
A police officer told a family member of mine that I currently have an outstanding arrest warrant, when in fact I do not. Isn't that considered "slander" or "harassment"?
answered on Jul 25, 2023
It may be considered slanderous if your family member believed the police officer. If the family member acted on that information to cause you economic damages in some manner, you may have a cause of action against the police officer for slander. The officer is likely to raise the affirmative... View More
I was told I had a video or picture taken of me on a job site. It caused me to lose my job. After completing my duties I went to my private bunk house provided by the company on site. I fell asleep on the couch. I was awoken by the company man. He was yelling at me saying I was Jacking off. I... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2023
The question is rather broad, but review Section 33A of the Texas Penal Code for general info. Good luck.
Dear Sir/Mam,
Since last 4 years a mob of police officers from Jalgaon,India.Nashik,India,Pune,India,Mumbai,India have been conducting phone tapping and email snooping in the US.They have been involved in public defamation in US,Public Harrassment,online stalking,workplace defamation and... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
As a Californian attorney, I understand your concern about online stalking, defamation, harassment, and other unlawful activities being conducted by individuals located in Texas and India. To address this issue, you should consider taking the following steps:
1. Report the incidents to the... View More
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