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Probation Office put in place a new (unwritten) requirement for persons in their programs to have an accountability partner. This requirement involves a process of a third party (another person) previewing/accessing a packet of documents created by a health facility that handles behavioral (group)... View More 
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
No, a probation office cannot enforce an unwritten requirement mandating the disclosure of a patient’s therapy records to a third party without proper legal basis. Therapy records and patient notes are generally protected by HIPAA, which ensures the confidentiality of medical information. The... View More
I was reported to the police department that I had pointed at gun at a citizen that was not true. I was approached by several officers with their guns drawn. It was discovered that I had never had a gun and that those that reported that I did reported it because of my race. The officers then... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand this is a serious and sensitive situation. To file a civil suit against a police department and those who made a false report, you should consider the following steps:
1. Document everything: Gather all evidence, including the body cam footage, arrest records, dismissal... View More
He’s been held for almost two weeks. And it’s over a neighbor saying he verbally threatened them. Which is a lie.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To help your husband get legal representation while he's being held in Miami County Jail, you can take the following steps:
1. Contact the Miami County Public Defender's Office:
If your husband cannot afford a private attorney, he may qualify for a court-appointed lawyer.... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
To start a complaint for ineffective assistance of counsel in Butler County, Ohio, you first need to gather all relevant documentation related to your case. This includes court transcripts, attorney-client communications, and any other evidence that demonstrates your attorney's lack of... View More
Can an attorney thoroughly evaluate Capital One's actions regarding the sudden cancellation of my checking and savings accounts, as well as their handling of my auto loan, to determine if there are grounds for pursuing legal action against the company? Specifically, I'm concerned about... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Yes, an attorney who specializes in consumer protection law, banking regulations, and contract law can thoroughly assess Capital One's actions regarding your accounts and auto loan to determine if there are grounds for legal action. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Account... View More
/text now she finally responded back and told me she was not paying me the car is still in my name title/registration etc if I call the police will they make her give me my car back or will they say it’s a Civil matter and take it to court?
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
In this situation, the police are likely to consider this a civil matter rather than a criminal one, as it involves a dispute over a private sale agreement between you and your cousin. The police generally do not get involved in enforcing private contracts or resolving disputes between private... View More
I finally found my case information today and I knew I was right. Now they changed my probation officer. At the original meeting at probation in Lawrenceburg IN I was given a paper with all info according to my conditions. On the paper it even says that my probation isn't due to end until... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it does seem like there is a discrepancy between the probation end date given to you by your probation officer and the end date that would be calculated based on your 870-day sentence. If you have indeed been kept on probation longer than your original... View More
This illegal access was direct cause of the physical and property damage how do I get charges brought from this . The person a malignant narcissist still enter my property still cause damage after several complaints to police
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
If you have evidence that your property manager granted someone unauthorized access to your apartment, resulting in physical and property damage, you should consider taking legal action. Start by gathering all the evidence you have, including any documentation, photographs of the damage, and... View More
I was recently banned for a private post with my personal Snapchat friends, none of whom include my former boss. However, he gained access to my post, a joke about the signs in the bathrooms that say "don't do drugs here" and banned me. I feel like I was discriminated against as a... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
Discrimination cases typically revolve around unlawful treatment based on protected characteristics such as gender. To determine if you have a discrimination case, you should consider the following steps:
Consult an Attorney: Reach out to an attorney who specializes in employment or... View More
I filed a formal complaint with the PHRC and EEOC w/the Pa Gov's Office against HACC, Harrisburg Area Community College Pennsylvania. It falls in line with some other complaints you posted on your website and on the net. The formal complaints: PHRC Case No.200800802 & EEOC Case No.... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Given the nature of your complaints, including alleged nepotism and discrimination against veterans, the PHRC and EEOC will evaluate the evidence against the relevant state and federal laws. It's important to ensure that all documentation supporting your claims, including any instances of... View More
It's a ford mustang that sits low. The employee guiding him in just told my son yea I guess I should have be watching. And the walks into the office. The owner of the business wasn't any help neither. The police made a report.
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
In your situation where the bumper and exhaust of a Ford Mustang fell off while driving into a bay for an oil change, determining responsibility can be complex. If an employee of the oil change business was guiding your son into the bay and failed to provide proper instructions or warnings, there... View More
All of this could easily be fixed by "having sexytime with him." My car: he's stolen my car on several occasions during the time I've been staying in Airbnb that he promised to pay for but hasn't paid for & has made me move every 3 or so days (it was every day in a new... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
Your situation sounds incredibly challenging and complex. Firstly, regarding your personal belongings and the car, if these items were gifts to you, they are legally yours. If he's keeping these from you or using them to control you, this could be a legal issue. For the car, especially if... View More
I've been asked by a friend to witness delivery of a legal form, and we'd both like to know what the legal process is to make sure I, as witness, can confirm delivery, or if there's an official that needs to be hired/present during the delivery of the form
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
For a legal form to have been witnessed as delivered, a witness must sign and date the form, acknowledging that they have seen the delivery to the intended recipient. The witness should also print their name and address on the form. In some cases, the witness may also be required to provide an... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
After a violation of procedural due process, you have the right to challenge the validity of the proceedings that denied you such due process. Options may include filing an appeal if within the appropriate time frame or seeking to overturn a decision through various post-judgment motions.... View More
I had an upcoming scheduled deposition on a case that was a guaranteed win. The plaintiff's attorney knew this and did not want to go to trial or come out of his pocket any further. He has simply been trying to get me to spend enough that settling is the better option.
I am not... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
You should immediately settle for the $2,000 if that offer is still on the table. It will cost you much more than $2,000 to defend the matter at trial. If Plaintiff recovers any amount of a judgment, he will be awarded attorney fees under employment discrimination fee shifting provisions. Most... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
First and foremost, you need an appellate attorney to successfully overturn the jury verdict on appeal on a specific ground that shows a lack of fairness in your trial. Unless and until you accomplish this, you have no viable civil claim.
Assuming your appellate attorney succeeds, you need... View More
We did get it notarized and the tax bill also states we’re the owner
answered on Jul 24, 2023
That deed is defective, and you won't be able to close the sale until it is corrected. The seller who sold the house to you will have to sign a corrective deed, have it notarized, and recorded. If you can't find the seller, you could have to file a quiet title action in court, and that... View More
I called the county I was sure my soon to be ex filed for divorce in, but the lady was snarky and evasive, so I traveled to that county and she was extremely rude to me, then fake typed my info in, I literally watched her type nonsense the hit enter.
answered on May 24, 2023
From your question one cannot tell if the person with whom you disagree is actually an officer of the court. It looks like it might be a deputy clerk of courts, which is a little different. I recommend finding out from the clerk of court's website whether the information you are seeking is... View More
My coparent and his wife continuously harrass me over text. They attack me, my character and parenting style. No threats of harm have been made. I do not respond to these messages yet they continue to send them. I don't block their number because my son lives in their household during... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
If you don't have an existing custody order, I'd recommend pursuing one and making a condition of the order being that everyone uses a third-party messenger service, like Our Family Wizard, to communicate. The benefit there is that anyone, including the court or GAL, will have instant... View More
be turned away directly from the principle?
Arriving at my granddaughter’s elementary school for an approved PTO volunteering event at the requested time, Right away I was met with resistance. She began using her phone. She inquired to several ladies standing close by a loc of someone.... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2023
The law does not require the schools to allow any particular person to volunteer and there are literally hundreds of reasons from the mundane (we have enough help) to the quite serious (this individual set fire to the building last time they were here) that someone might be turned away.
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