Civil Rights Q&A by State
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Civil Rights Questions & Answers
Q: What if u have been a victim for over 15yrs of personal persecution,and involuntary servitude.what sentence could hold
Call the Sheriff's office to report if you have been a victim of human trafficking.
Q: Can police see your warrant if they run the license plates of a vehicle that is not registered under your name?
I got pulled over for expired tags. Police beat me up badly and didnt know my neighbor's cameras caught the whole thing. I didn't know I had a warrant and the police officer never mentioned anything about me having a warrant either. Now that I'm fighting the charges, they're trying to say that they... Read more »
You are right in that it does not make sense that they would find a warrant for you based on looking up someone else's license plates. There are a lot of different reasons police pull people over. Here, if the tags were actually expired, that is a legitimate reason. However, sometimes a police... Read more »
Q: When a federal law appears to contradict a SCOTUS majority opinion, but is not directly addressed; which preempts?
It depends on when the federal law was enacted, before or after the opinion, and whether or not the opinion addresses the statute and declares it unconstitutional or otherwise invalidates it.
Q: How long can you get if you are a minor at the age of 16 and get caught with a warrant?
A warrant for what?
Anyone under 18 is a minor
Q: How much will it cost to have an attorney look closed case up and determine if It can be thrown out? Or general info.
I've been put thru hell since last court case and divorce. I've reached out to law and or friends. I need a chance at successful life. Career advancement and i want to know about placement for witnesses for gov.
Unless you can get a lot more specific facts about your needs you will not be able to get the interest pf any lawyers.
Q: So I was at my ex boyfriend house I woke up my car was stolen. I had just purchased the car my title was in my car
Call the police and your insurer.
Q: Can a city police officer utilize a lidar gun while in their personal vehicle?
What is a lidar gun?
Q: How do I get an ex bf to leave my house? Everything under my name.
When we broke up years ago(when my oldest was about 2- now 6) I put him on child support. I bought this house(2015), his name is not on anything and does not pay. He claims because he pays child support he pays “rent” to live here. (95% if not more of child support goes to daycare) Therefore,... Read more »
You need to file for divorce and request a temporary hearing. There you can discuss the issues that you have. If you were married when you purchased the home then it is legally his as well. That date was not provided. Your best bet it to get a divorce attorney to assist you. Let us know if we... Read more »
Q: Can I suit the County for an assault from the guards
I was assaulted by the guards producing bodily injuries. And because I blow the whistle there was abuse of my due process and there was a malicious prosecution under color of law and on 5-9-19 my case was dismissed. Can I sue the County
You can sue the guards for assault and battery if the charges against you were dismissed. The time within which to do so is short, so you should contact a lawyer with experience in civil rights cases to guide you through the process. You could also sue the county which employed the deputies. A good... Read more »
Q: Can you file a lawsuit if you can prove that police put you with the wrong inmates and you were jumped
There are a whole slew of unanswered questions, and a lot of information missing, which would allow me to offer any kind of advice to you in this situation.
You should immediately contact a lawyer with experience in criminal defense work and civil rights to help you get the answers you seek.
Q: Is there a violation of Ga chapter 35-8 for having an affair- adultery?
In addition to being grounds for divorce under 19-5-3 you should review O.C.G.A 16-6-19 which states the following: A married person commits the offense of adultery when he voluntarily has sexual intercourse with a person other than his spouse and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for... Read more »
Q: What steps am I supposed to take now and also how do I remain a freeman and protect myself?
I was recently on a video chat and I believe someone(In another country)was going to show me something illegal. I am not fully aware of what I saw,I had a bad feeling about it so I first closed my laptop screen and then opened it and exited out immediately(or pretty much the same time). Upon... Read more »
Consult with a criminal attorney so that you can give more details
Q: If someone form the streets, were to come up to you and hand you something. Then say it cost 20$ are you obligated to
pay them, even though they didn't tell you anything about the price when handing it to you?
No. But give it back.
Q: What can I do?? I need help.
I have raised my grandchildren ages 3 &6.
Since the day they were born. A CPS worker took my grandchildren from me and placed them in foster care bcuz im a felon. I made a mistake 15years ago and I paid my debt. I changed my whole life around. She discriminated against me and bcuz of her... Read more »
I regret that I do not handle domestic relations case, personal injury cases or civil rights cases. Sorry.
Q: I’m 19 & I have my MMID I was wondering if I can now legally purchase paraphernalia like bongs in regular tobacco shop
I understand that the law is 21 to purchase tobacco products but I’d like to know if anything related to marijuana is now available to me in common smoke shops.
I believe the age at which you can legally buy marijuana and its related products is still 21 years old in California. I believe it is the same whether you want to get alcohol or marijuana. I'm unsure if the same rules apply to medical marijuana, however. One way to find out is to go into a medical... Read more »
Q: I filed a discrimination complaint with HUD May 24th 2018. HUD contacted me 11 months later.
I responded and told HUD that I had a phone interview with DFEH April 16th, 2019. I filed the same complaint with DFEH November 05th 2018. DFEH closed my case because DFEH stated they lack jurisdiction to proceed forward on my complaint because the last date of harm is out of statute at which DFEH... Read more »
In California you have one year from the date of the last act of discrimination to file your complaint with the DFEH. By your own admission, that complaint was filed November 5, 2018, which is it within The one-year timeframe for filing your complaint of discrimination. But you need to look at... Read more »
Q: Hi my name is Jaime West. I’m 43 years old disabled adult, female. My disablities are: Cerbral Palsy, and Diabette
Insipidus . I’m wheelchair bound I use an electric wheelchair to get around. In 1985 my mom passed away from cervical cancer at the age of 29. In 1996 my dad passed away from a brain aneurysm. At the of 45.I live on my own in Salinas California since May 2009. I have San Andreas Regional... Read more »
Here are some legal resources for you to contact in Salinas.
LaPorte Law Firm
119 Cayuga St · (831) 426-2535
Angelina Valle & Associates
1184 Monroe St #6 · (831) 753-0200
Based on my cursory review, either of these offices would likely be able to assist... Read more »
Q: If someone call the police on me and left, can I be detained until they show up to give their statement?
This is a tricky question to answer because there are many specific things that can happen that need to be evaluated. However, the quick and simple answer is that as long as the police are conducting an investigation they are allowed to detain you. Now, there are other legal things to bring into... Read more »
Q: Hotel Occupancy T.C.A. 67-4-4(7). Does the police not have to enforce the law whether civil or criminal?
My husband and I checked in on 8/30/2018. We have been here continuously, since. I have receipts to prove this. With that TCA, does the police not have to enforce the law as stated, even though it is civil? This hotel also turned our power off, and I know this is illegal as well, so I flagged a... Read more »
You are incorrect. The Police enforce criminal law violations. It is up to the citizen or the civil authorities to enforce common law, statutes and equitable principles in the Courts of our State. You may have a cause of action to sue for damages or to enjoin what you believe are illegal... Read more »
Q: Is it possible to sue for violation of 42 U.S.C. 9501?
Probably not. If you read this provision (also known as the Bill of Rights for Mental Health Patients), it does not appear to contain any mandatory language. It is merely a RECOMMENDATION from Congress to the states of what the states "SHOULD" do to provide for rights and treatment of mental health... Read more »
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