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I left two comments on a now-abandoned blog hosted by Blogger when I was a minor. These comments, which show my full name, appear in Google search results and affect my personal and professional life. I have contacted Google and Blogger, but they require a court order to remove them, and attempts... View More 
answered on Mar 22, 2025
You may have more rights depending on where you live. If you live in California, the UK, or the European Union, you can request removal of your personal information. Additionally, even if you live elsewhere, if you were under 13 at the time then you may be able to get the content removed under... View More
I was terminated from my job in California for allegedly not following procedures. I've dealt with a disability at work for nearly five years, and my employer was aware of it. The building's elevator often broke, requiring me to use the stairs to leave from the 4th floor despite being... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
Far more would need to be known about your situation before it can be determined that the employer acted unlawfully. For instance, was there a reasonable accommodation that would have allowed you to continue to perform all of the essential functions of your job without creating an undue hardship on... View More
I am dealing with an incident where my minor child was cyberbullied by another minor, involving threatening posts that included physical harm. The school's district was aware and requested the posts be taken down, but never contacted us directly. Upon reaching out, they mentioned they... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2025
You need a education attorney who represents students. Often schools don't address bullying despite their legal obligations until a parent brings someone in.
They are mandated to address school bullying, but they have discretion on how they will do that.
It is unclear,... View More
What legal actions can I take if the homeowner's son has pointed a video camera into my bedroom window, and after asking him to move it, he pointed it back again the same night? I haven't contacted local authorities yet. What are my options?
answered on Mar 12, 2025
As a caution, do not threaten to call the police as you do not want to be accused of extortion.
But, you can call the police. They may or may not investigate. But, keep in mind, solving the peeping issue may only lead to more problems if you contact the police. Instead, you may want to... View More
During a recent interaction with Tustin police, an officer made an antisemitic comment by referring to my last name, Horowitz, as "Auschwitz." This was highly offensive, and I made it clear to the officer, who gestured to silence me. Another officer appeared embarrassed by the remark.... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Make sure you prepare a chronological statement of what happened. Include all the details you can. You want to say what happened, where, how, when and why. Identify all the parties by name if you can, and if you have officer's badge numbers that would be beneficial. Retain all documentation... View More
I'm seeking legal advice regarding an incident where I was retrieving water for my motor home from my neighbor, during which I was grabbed from behind. My left arm, which has had multiple surgeries and contains a metal implant, was manipulated and contorted, causing it to swell and resulting... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Find yourself a good civil rights lawyer. If you need assistance, you can go to the Orange County Bar Association website and visit their lawyers referral service. There are many good lawyers who handle civil rights cases in Orange County, all you need to do is a little searching and you will find... View More
My 16-year-old son, a talented baseball player, stood up for a smaller player against a much larger tennis player while the tennis coach passively watched. After the incident, my son asked the tennis coach who he was, and the coach responded that this would negatively affect my son's baseball... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
This is a tough situation- you definitely need to locate the sports policies for the team or generally (e.g. for all sports at that school), and challenge it based on those. You may need to go above their heads. It is possible there is a policy of good sportsmanship that the Coach could try to... View More
I discovered a hidden tracking device inside my e-bike battery compartment that was used to monitor my location without my consent. I have physical possession of the device, documented evidence, and I know who installed it. I reported the incident to the police, but no significant actions have been... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
What you are describing is a civil action, so it is not surprising that the police would take no action on your behalf. The police are charged with enforcing the criminal laws, not the civil laws. To protect your rights, you should find a civil rights lawyer in your area. Unlawful surveillance such... View More
I was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold from 2/27/25 to 3/3/25 due to a psychiatric nurse's falsified statement claiming I attempted an overdose on hypertension medication I don't own and was not suicidal. I was unaware of the hold until the next morning when an ambulance arrived... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
You may have a claim for false imprisonment and/or other charges. I suggest you contact a lawyer who handles civil rights cases as soon as you can.
Now, you can prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened to you, naming all the witnesses and their knowledge. Also, keep all... View More
I was in a car accident with my parents in San Diego, and the police report, completed 3.5 months later, incorrectly blamed my boyfriend for the accident. The report also failed to list a third person in the car, who I suspect has connections to local authorities. I haven't taken formal steps... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
This question is asked all the time on this forum because everyone blames the other driver... so this is a common issue. Police departments are generally immune from lawsuits for writing "faulty reports". No assist from the DA. Case closed. Why did the police blame your bf? You can take... View More
I'm a contractor nurse working 1:1 with a student at a high school in California. Last Friday, a special education student physically assaulted me by hitting my arm and pulling my hair. Two teachers and a paraprofessional witnessed the incident. About an hour later, the same student entered... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
You have a whole host of rights at stake here.
The most important question is: who is your employer? Is it the school district, or a private contractor who placed you in the position?
Regarding any injuries you may have suffered during the assault, those are typically limited to... View More
I am facing false accusations from my spouse, who is constantly making claims to have me arrested. There are no legal proceedings or witnesses, but I have kept video recordings of my spouse’s behavior and accusations. How can I avoid arrest in this situation?
answered on Feb 15, 2025
This will pretty much come down to the accusations themselves, and what your spouse claims to the investigating officers. Domestic abuse has a wide range of factors and this alone could trigger an arrest. So long as the recordings you have (which we are assuming were made while your spouse was... View More
On August 1, 2023, I was involved in an accident in which both of my parents tragically died. The police did not take my statement, prevented me from going to the hospital to see my mom (who passed just before I got there), did not conduct a sobriety test on the other driver, and gave an incorrect... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
Police make mistakes all the time. If the law allowed police departments to be sued every time they made a mistake, it would bankrupt a city. So what does the government do to protect themselves from bankruptcy? They pass laws that provide immunities that protect police departments from lawsuits... View More
His roommate refuses to give me his things. I sent an affidavit for collection of personal property along with his death certificate to property manager but they said it was between the roommate and myself. I need to know what paperwork i need to file to proceed in getting my husbands things.
answered on Feb 12, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about your husband passing. The affidavit is the proper document to use unless your husband had a larger estate and then a probate petition should be filed with the court. You may want to have a friendly police officer assist you with speaking with the roommate and... View More
Charges pending. I was illegally stopped. Threatened with taking my children when chose to stay silent. Refused miltiple request for a lawyer. Vehicle illegally searched and impounded,
answered on Feb 11, 2025
If you have been cited into court, then when you go in for your court date, ask for an attorney to be appointed for you if you cannot afford to retain the services of a lawyer on your own. That is the attorney who will become your lawyer. Prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened... View More
The position is for the School district food service worker supervisor classified position. This is in California . It sounds worse than it was, and it was 24 years ago. My no contest, was changed to a not guilty, and was expunged after I completed my community service. I want to be honest with... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2025
The short answer is no, you do not have to report a crime, which was expunged about 24 years ago, to your employer.
Keep that to yourself, and good luck with your new job.
I'm sure you already knew the answer, but needed confirmation from someone with expertise. While I'm... View More
I told the 24 hour fitness employee my situation and he told me get out of the sauna or I’m shutting it down. I was embarrassed in front of a bunch of people. I told him shutting it down won’t stop anyone from slipping. I was wearing Skechers slip ons, they are easy to put on and take off.... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2025
You do have rights which might be protected under the Unruh civil rights act.
You should search for civil rights lawyers in the Bay Area, or in the county where you live.
I suggest you prepare a chronological statement of the facts, identify all the witnesses, and what they will... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
That sounds terrible, and I would love to help you, but I'm a California lawyer and not admitted to practice law in Florida. You need a lawyer who is admitted to the practice of law in your state. I only know one lawyer who may have practiced in your state, but his practice is limited to... View More
In 2013 the tax authority began garnishing my paycheck for ‘unpaid income taxes’ that were paid by check TWICE. They continued through 2015, stopping at just over $25,000.
I called them and they stated that they have no record that i even filed for those years. They said dont worry... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
Look for a tax lawyer who is also a CPA. You may also need to work with a good civil rights lawyer, if you can't find a law firm which has both.
However, I should warn you that the statute of limitations has probably already expired, because you say that the garnishments ended in... View More
received a letter from the city of Antioch, ca with my personal information in it, offering me an insurance service that is not applicable to my property. looks to be mailed with and packaged with public funds. seems like it should be illegal for the city to use public fund to solicit for a private... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2025
I love questions which begin with "can" so and so do this or that to me.
Since they've obviously done it, proving that they can, the question becomes, "is what they did to me legal"?
I love Pavel's response, and encourage you to follow his advice,... View More
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