I am 74 years old. I know I was released because of my health and age. Start date 7/20/15-9/20/23. This case is scheduled with the EEOC on 120/23. Can a company legally do this?

answered on Sep 14, 2023
It depends on the reason the company gave for your separation. If they told you that you were being released due to your health and age, then you may have a legal claim against them if you were still able to perform the essential functions of your position.
If they gave you a different... View More
Said search warrant had only non residents on it yet covered in the broad east meaning possible Also what part of the warrant does the judge actually see when the four corners rule is used

answered on Sep 11, 2023
"The four corners rule" in the context of search warrants refers to the legal principle that a judge should only consider the information contained within the four corners of the affidavit - that is, the written document itself - when determining whether there is probable cause to issue... View More
I have a friend who files for disability through social security. She is 63 years old and has chronic pain and health problems. She is making the lowest wage in a small business and is continuously discriminated through the company. She is harassed about not being able to use technology as well as... View More

answered on Aug 6, 2023
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does provide protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities, and this may include those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Your friend may be able to take legal action if she believes she has been discriminated against due... View More
My HOA says it's a state law that I can't

answered on Jun 26, 2023
Your HOA is correct. Under Arizona law, an HOA cannot adopt a rule that prohibits you from displaying the US flag in accordance with the federal Flag Act.
The federal Flag Act provides: "The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark,... View More
Also can the News Media have rights to broadcast a minor identity as well as false information

answered on Apr 6, 2023
In the United States, a minor who is being charged with a crime generally has the right to have a parent or attorney present during questioning. This is to ensure that the minor's rights are protected and that they are not coerced into making statements that could incriminate them.... View More
Trailers, van and Harley towed for safe keeping after arrested at campsite for misdemeanor ticket..BLM requested the tow knowing I would be back in less then 24 hrs..as the Sheriff said it was just protocol and I would be self released once processed.

answered on Mar 2, 2023
There are generally laws that allow for government agencies to impound vehicles for safekeeping, but the specifics can vary by state and agency. Typically, the agency is required to provide notice to the owner of the vehicle and to provide an opportunity for the owner to retrieve the vehicle. If... View More
This has been bothering me more lately than usual as I am now homeless and have to feed myself and my dog with no money. I just cannot see how it is a legitimate per view of government to, in essence, require an individual to have the monetary capacity to feed themselves which is a basic human... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2023
The requirement for a license to hunt or fish is based on the principle of conservation and management of wildlife resources. Hunting and fishing licenses help fund wildlife management and conservation efforts, such as habitat restoration, research, and education. Without these funds, it would be... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2023
A judge may order a dismissal and civil judgment in a civil rights suit for various reasons, such as:
Lack of evidence: If there is not enough evidence to support the plaintiff's claims, the judge may dismiss the case and enter a civil judgment in favor of the defendant.... View More
This came after I threatened my ex to have my son's mouth fixed because he had a mouthful of bad teeth. She took him from Utah to Colorado and left him with his half sister whom he had never met and she filed for emergency guardianship due to neglect. All of which was taking place without my... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2023
I'm sorry that I didn't see this sooner. I hope your son is with you now.
If he is not, you need to talk to a family law attorney in the state where he currently is about what you need to do to get that state to enforce the order of this Court.
If he is in Arizona,... View More
This is a pretty difficult case. It includes 5 people, and the ultimate lawsuit is against ASU. I said no to arbitration
The case starts with discrimination and a huge negligence issue all the way to the Dean of that building. Then the VP of Student affairs emailed me several times (she... View More

answered on Dec 24, 2022
Obviously a case of this nature is not something a novice attorney ought to be handling. And, of course, it would be foolish to bring without an attorney at all.
There are a few attorneys who regularly sue colleges and universities for discrimination. Occasionally, advocacy groups fund... View More
When asked about bag of meds, Driver informs officer he is a Type 1 Diabetic but ran out of insulin, & is on the way home to retrieve spare insulin vial.
Driver also wearing a CGM (blood sugar monitor) & high blood sugar alarm repeatedly goes off during interaction. Would the... View More

answered on Oct 1, 2022
It would depend on what happened after the officer saw the medication and the syringe. If you are saying that the officer used that observation to extend the traffic stop for the tail light to investigate into drug possession--there may be a Forth Amendment issue here. The USSC has said there are... View More
There were 3 of us on my locked property who were detained for 4 hours waiting for a search warrant. We went to jail and released 5 days later with no explanation no court visits and no return of property. Can they use any evidence collected from that search to bring up charges later down the road

answered on Sep 10, 2022
The answer is it depends. There is a lot more information I would need to know to accurately answer that question.
If you were placed under arrest and there was sufficient probable cause for the arrest, then police can hold you until they get a warrant for a search. If they did place you... View More
My friend is a prohibited possessor. His wife put a handgun under their seat with the intention of taking it to the police department because she found it in a park where there were children playing. My friend was unaware of it's presence. He was stopped and the police officer charged him with... View More

answered on Aug 14, 2022
A prohibited possessor charge in Arizona is actually called "Misconduct Involving a Weapon" and is a class 4 felony. This charge carries the potential for years in prison and depending on a person's prior criminal convictions, this charge could be a prison mandatory charge.... View More
Inmate NEEDS supervision reinstated. It would have been granted but Board said Inmate WAVED- Inmate did not intentionally WAVE- He was misinformed when signed paper. What can inmate do now to get RELEASED?

answered on Aug 4, 2022
Thank you for your question, but I'd need to clarify some of the finer points to give a more accurate answer. First, was this a revocation hearing to revoke probation? If so, what type of probation? Also, I'm interested to know more about the board that said that rights were waived and... View More
They entered the yard handcuffed him at 10am searchead his home and found his safe broke into it found drugs and money and arrested him and served him aearch warrant at 120 pm while already in jail is that even ligal i thought you needed a warrant to search premises and their body cams were off... View More

answered on Jun 3, 2022
Generally speaking, the government needs a search warrant to search your home. There are some exceptions such as exigent circumstances or imminent danger. You indicated that they served a warrant him later in the day. What really matters is when was the warrant issued by the Court. Again,... View More
there was a false eviction done and sheriff was used by the individual to have me removed from property and while i was in jail he got a uhaul and took all of my possessions. the police are no help in getting my things back and fyi he was not the landlord i was not renting. how to i proceed to get... View More

answered on Sep 8, 2023
You can file a lawsuit for replevin against the person who took your possessions.
former employee has not been employed by the former employer for a year. The sister did not request to see the wage order. The employer sent it to prove he wasn't responsible for being the cause of another legal matter. Was this legal and if not what would be the be coarse of action for the... View More

answered on Sep 4, 2023
A child support wage withholding order is a public record. A former employee has no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to a former employer disseminating a public record without the employee’s consent as such consent is not required.

answered on Aug 27, 2023
Yes. But, what you could recover might not warrant the expense.
Violently arrested more than once without good cause while attempting to file my awarded appeal.

answered on May 9, 2023
I apologize to the person submitting the question, but I don't understand how this is a work injury related question. There is no Industrial Commission office in Payson, only in Phoenix and Tucson, and an appeal would be filed there or at the Arizona Court of Appeals, again with locations only... View More
I was pulled over for speeding and the officer was asking me about my recent arrest and I was unaware of this arrest. He informed me I had been arrested a week prior and charged with fraudulent schemes and taking identity of another. I was not present for this arrest and had no knowledge of this... View More

answered on May 7, 2023
One possibility is that the Court may have issued a summons and after you failed to appear at your court date, an arrest warrant issued. It could be that you never were aware of the summons and it was sent to a bad address. You should consult a criminal defense lawyer to go in greater detail and... View More
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