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The carrier has purposely retuned medication, drivers license, medical renewal info & more back to sender or has "misplaced"/lost our mail. Mail has not been received in over 2 months & each time I go to the post office no mail is released to me. I'm told I have no mail even... View More 
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answered on Aug 2, 2024
Under California law, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the post office and the carrier for withholding mail, returning mail to sender, and causing emotional distress. Your situation involves serious issues, including the loss of medication and important documents, which can have... View More
This was my first offense. I was never a flight risk. He was threatening me and I never was a threat. Is this legal to do? This was my first communication w him. It was so scary. I was young and had no idea what was going to happen with it being my first offense.
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
Under California law, a detective or any law enforcement officer is expected to follow certain protocols when dealing with suspects, especially first-time offenders. The behavior you described, where the detective threatened to make your face front-page news, can be seen as intimidation or... View More
I'm in Los Angeles, California. I host party's and events. It would be a flyer
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
Using someone's TikTok video, even if it criticizes your event, for advertising your next event can lead to potential legal issues. You need permission from the content creator to use their video for commercial purposes. Without this consent, you could face claims of copyright infringement, as... View More
And wen I contacted and went to 5he tow yard all my shoes sum of my clothes, laundry detergent, my toiletries etc were gone out of my car.speaker box Amp also my purse 2as all gone.what can I do
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to file a complaint against the towing company for any personal property that was missing from your vehicle when it was retrieved. Start by documenting everything that was taken, including descriptions and approximate values. Gather any evidence you have,... View More
Police officers in Glendale ca arrest me for using other people credit card identity theft nd DUI my vehicle was parked when he got behind my vehicle I was not driving my vehicle is parked in the side street and they said the reason why they stopping me is I have expired registration!
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Police officers must have probable cause to search your vehicle without a warrant. If your vehicle was indeed parked and registered correctly, the search and subsequent seizure of your money may have been unlawful. You have the right to challenge the validity of the search and seizure in court,... View More
Thank you Mr. Arrasmith for taking the time to reply to my first question. I couldn't fit the whole story but you've solved 90% of my question. I just want to add more detail of 2 party consent. I have a security camera in my living room that records 24/7. The discussion was purely... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
Based on the additional information you've provided, here are a few key points to consider:
1. Two-party consent: In California, both parties must consent to the recording of a confidential communication. However, if the conversation was purely business-related and not confidential,... View More
someone in our town has written a letter to all mailboxes, and on social media accusing me of spraying round up on a persons legs when they walked by and screamed the f word to a gay man and drives dangerously close to people in town which are all false statements what can I do
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answered on Jun 7, 2024
Under California law, you may have a potential case for defamation if someone has made false statements about you that harm your reputation. Defamation includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). The accusations against you, such as spraying Roundup on someone, using... View More
The person behind this is a ex secret service agent and FBI agent from Redding and Roseville
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your distressing experiences. It sounds like you're going through a very tough time. However, it's important to know that the technologies and scenarios you're describing, like remote neurological monitoring and "V2K voice to skull," are not... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Yes, a complaint can be filed, Whether or not you can win depends on a lot of factors that cannot be resovled on Justia.
the foster mother who has my kids befriended me called CPS
on me and has been going around to mutual friends and my pastors at church and has my social worker believing her defamation of character her motive financial gain I have proof and she is mentally unstable and has history of... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2023
In California, if you believe that Child Protective Services (CPS) wrongfully removed your children based on false accusations, you can initiate legal action. First, gather all evidence, including any proof of the foster mother's actions and her history, as well as letters from those willing... View More
The post is willfully misleading all facts that the owner of a store ABC in California do not pay a hefty sum of import products to companies XYZ. The owner is scammer and fugitive. People should be aware doing business with them. Whoever are their victims should speak out. However, the owner of... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
Under California law, a person or entity can be held liable for defamation if they publish false statements that damage another person's reputation. Admins of Facebook fan pages, by allowing and potentially endorsing such posts on their platform, may bear some level of responsibility.... View More
This is regarding a nieghbor who for the last year has had a leaky roof, the park finally told her they were not going to repair the roof (cost) and told her she could move to another home that was vacant but the cost would be $500 more per month. She agreeded because she feared the mold in the... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Under California law, landlords have a duty to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition, which includes providing a waterproofed roof in good condition. If the roof is leaky and causes mold, the landlord is generally responsible for repairing it to ensure the property remains habitable.... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
Yes, in California, it is illegal for a person to tell your mental health issues to other people without your consent. This is because mental health information is considered to be confidential. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, a mental health professional may be required to... View More
Them i was a drug dealer and im making transactions out of our facility and i was a bad person. I dont kno why they make up such thing i dnt sell or do drugs i have a clean record never failed a drug test. Its embarrassing i feel humiliated and works not the same no more. Can i sew the police... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
The Los Angeles County area has more civil rights lawyers than most other locations. You should do some research on lawyers who handle such cases, and then start calling some of them to see if you can get a free consultation on whether you have a case or not. Start calling and talking to law firms... View More
I have three charges assault deadly weapon and accessory after the fact I have nothing to do in this just was the wrong place wrong time and there’s no weapon it took a lawyer a whole year to give me discovery so I’m currently looking for another one this case has been going since 12-21-21 and... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
If you haven't had a preliminary hearing and the case has been ongoing for an extended period, it's essential to communicate your concerns with your current attorney or find a new one if necessary. Delays in court proceedings can occur for various reasons, including caseload backlog and... View More
My ex is married to his first child’s mother. She won’t help him get papers, and she is the main caregiver for their son. He sees him every other weekend. He has slandered my name and character, In collusion with my vindictive mom. The judge has dismissed anything I say, but without batting an... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In California, immigration status is generally not considered directly in determining child custody matters. The primary concern for the court is to ensure the best interest of the child, considering factors such as the health, safety, and welfare of the child, any history of abuse by one parent... View More
She told CPS my medical history and personal and private info to try and get my kids taken away. CPS FOUND no wrong doing on my part and after explaining to Cps what I have been going thru with my neighbors she proceeded to tell me that it was wrong for what that nurse had done and she did release... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Under California law, unauthorized disclosure of medical information by a healthcare provider could be a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), or other privacy laws. You could potentially... View More
The guy accusing me is currently is in a divorce proceeding . I’m giving shelter to his wife who is deathly afraid of him . He is doing everything to destroy my reputation. I have his accusations in writing
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Yes, if he is making provably false statements to third parties, that constitutes defamation (libel because they were published in writing); and because his statements tend to subject you to public hatred, ridicule, or contempt just by his making them, they constitute defamation per se entitling... View More
I won the merit complaint...after seven months. I have requested the name or entity that slandered me and caused the employee of the state to slander me and they will not respond. In the merit complaint settlement it was determined that I was the "ideal" candidate and should never have... View More
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answered on Aug 20, 2023
You may have grounds for legal action against the individuals involved if their actions resulted in harm to your reputation or employment prospects. Consult an attorney experienced in California employment law to discuss the specifics of your case and determine whether a defamation or related claim... View More
Murder with intent, identity theft, assault, battery
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answered on Jul 30, 2023
If you believe that Butte County is responsible for murder with intent, identity theft, assault, or battery, you should consult with an attorney to discuss the specific details of your case. You should gather all relevant evidence and documentation related to the alleged incidents and then file a... View More
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