I knew I was facing prison time so I left my Aunt in charge of everything. While I was incarcerated she paid $5k for a lawyer for me and then got mad because I didnt pay her back. I went to prison and could not pay her while in prison. She then sold all my belongings without my permission or... View More 
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 17, 2023
In your situation, it appears that your aunt may have sold your property without legal authority or your consent. This could potentially be a case of conversion, which is the unauthorized taking or selling of someone else’s property.
Firstly, gather all relevant documentation, such as... View More
In bad judgement I sent over 200 pictures through the mail to my fiancés ex wife after she sent me every date that they’d been together and what they were doing together. Some of the pictures were screenshots of texts, us with our kids, pictures of us together and one of the pictures I had on... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 9, 2023
It's important to understand that mailing photographs, even in large quantities, isn't typically a criminal act unless the content is illegal, such as explicit material intended for adults. However, sending a suggestive image where a minor could view it may raise legal concerns. The... View More
The property manager said the cameras weren’t working at the time of the robbery but the district manager said they do work they need the monitors fixed. I haven’t received any updates or anything from the public storage. They haven’t fixed the walls that were damaged in the unit either.... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
You should make a claim on your insurance for the value of the stolen items. Your insurance company will be subrogated to any lawsuit you may file. If the thieves are identified, you likely have a very good lawsuit against them, but they may not have any non-exempt assets to satisfy any judgment... View More
In the original lease I obviously allotted for a certain amount. I go to check to pay my first month and now there is an additional payment each month for something called the renters package which essentially is renters insurance. They are saying that it is required, and there is no opting out... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
It is certainly legal for the landlord to ask but you are under no legal obligation to agree.
The lease that you and your landlord signed is a valid contract that is binding on both parties. If the lease does not require renter’s insurance, you are not required to buy renter’s... View More
No contract for job. Incomplete and shoddy work. Taking too long to complete. Asking for money and has never presented us with an invoice or an accounting of what has been paid. Now asking for $10k. This may turn into a civil lit/contract law situation
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Although you do not have a written contract, presumably you do have a verbal contract, which is the verbal agreement for the work to be done and the compensation to be paid. It would be a good idea to preserve all of your evidence now, as you noted, it may turn into a civil litigation/contract... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Yes, if you know what you are looking for. When hiring a civil litigation attorney you should ALWAYS ask about their success in the courtroom with jury verdicts. This is not because your case will absolutely go to trial, it may not, but insurance companies know the lawyers that will go the... View More
I rented a Uhaul truck from a facility and paid for it in full, and then on my drive home I was followed by police, pulled over, and then had 6 cop cars swarm me and demand i get out at gunpoint. I was detained, placed into handcuffs, read Miranda rights, and then told the truck was stolen. I did... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2022
False imprisonment occurs when an individual is wrongfully held in custody. However, if you are arrested based on evidence, even if it is later revealed that the evidence was incorrect and that you are actually innocent of the accused crime, you probably do not have a claim for false arrest because... View More
My mothers medical journey was a nightmare and a hospital system failed her horribly. She was profiled from day one. Even her FNP will attest to this. We had an autopsy done. Her abdomen had caused her pain for almost a year. Protruding and painful. The cancer center cancelled her appt 2 months... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. You could reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. This appears to be a complex file with a long patient history - and it isn't clear... View More
The petitioner is indigent, has mental and physical disabilities, the trustee has been committing frauds and not distributing his money so he can’t pay for an attorney. Can the court appoint an attorney and order the trustee to pay for it or get him an attorney probono? I have been assisting him... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
You should consult an attorney about appointing a guardian of the person because of his physical and mental disabilities.
She wants custody of the kids who my fiance has primary custody
answered on Jan 30, 2023
Your best course of action is to document, document, document. You might also benefit from having a consultation with a lawyer who is experienced in both DSS investigations and private custody cases.
I don't understand why I would be served this?
answered on Jan 23, 2023
More information is needed to answer your question. What were you served with, an arrest warrant, a subpoena, a civil lawsuit for damages?
I rented a Uhaul truck from a facility and paid for it in full, and then on my drive home I was followed by police, pulled over, and then had 6 cop cars swarm me and demand i get out at gunpoint. I was detained, placed into handcuffs, read Miranda rights, and then told the truck was stolen. I did... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2022
You may have a defamation or false arrest claim. Either UHaul should not have reported that particular truck as stolen, or the police stopped the wrong truck (if there was another truck that was stolen and reported as such). Hard to tell who the actual legal claim is against, but you likely do... View More
of my property should not be appointed. What happens if I am not able to do so? The only income I have is income from for an injury annuity settlement from a car accident I was in at 3 years old and the VA pay I receive because I am a 100% total and permanent disabled veteran.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 12, 2022
You need a competent SC attorney to file a Notice of Exempt Property immediately. That Annuity may be partially or totally Exempt. You may lose it.
Water or to let me turn on my car to provide AC for my dog, the policemen would not let me do anything to help my dog despite me pleading with them. My dog died of heat stroke. Can I hold those policemen responsible for Bear's death? I may be reached at:
answered on Jun 7, 2022
I am so sorry that happened to you. As to a case, potentially, yes but generally in South Carolina pets are only reimbursed at “market value” as property. However, you may also have a case against them depending on the nature of your detention. Be advised state agencies are subject to a... View More
answered on May 18, 2022
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear what you mean by lawsuit being stolen, but one possibility that comes to mind is that someone stole your identity and pursued a lawsuit (or a pending lawsuit you had already commenced)... View More
How do we go about this legally and without him hurting her? She's scared when she tells him to leave that he's going to get angry and try to hurt her. The last time she called the police on him, he told the police they were married and made it seem like she had mental issues, which she... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
Hello.
We are sorry to hear about these problems that your mother is having. No one should ever feel unsafe in their home.
The first thing that you should do is go down to your County Family Court, and speak to the Clerk of Court there. Tell them that you need an emergency... View More
A month after moving in my apartment, there was a faulty leak caused by building contractors, causing cracks through my kitchen ceiling, almost caving in on us and resulted in a widespread of mold. This year again over 14,000 count of toxic black mold has returned. I've done everything... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
A South Carolina attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your heartbreaking and stressful situation. Unfortunately, as you've already learned on your own, mold cases can be difficult to find representation for. Many injury law firms do not... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2020
Generally speaking, if both parties signed it and there is other evidence available of when it was signed and returned (emails, metadata, etc.) it is likely valid for 12 months from the date of signing. Alternatively, if there is a date block on the signature line, that date may be used. Lease and... View More
she is deliberating hidding them, i am afraid i will never see them again. please help
answered on Oct 11, 2020
How did the woman come to obtain the birds?
Without knowing this, specifically whether you entrusted her with the birds and she refused to return them, whether she broke in to somewhere and took them without your permission or knowledge, etc., it’s impossible to examine whether there is a... View More
This loan was taken out in 2008 through BOA and no payment was even made because it was fraudulent. Now in 2020 this collection agency is suing. E despite the SOL being 3 years and from the evidence I have from the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) says that the SOL begins upon the first... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2020
Don't know about the SOL in South Carolina; but in Florida the SOL for this kind of debt is either 4 or 5 years, depending upon certain circumstances.
Rather than spending time asking lawyers here on Justia you should spend your time gathering all the evidence needed to show (1) the... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
