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Civil Rights Questions & Answers
Q: The United states supreme court ruled panhandling is covered by the first amendment can i sue if arrested for doing so .
Louis George Fazzi's answer
That depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Since you didn't provide any, it's rather difficult to say.
That depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Since you didn't provide any, it's rather difficult to say.
Q: How do i go about seeking benefits on possible lost property in my bloodline in Tarboro NC fromthe Parker bloodline
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Civil Rights and Constitutional Law
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North Carolina
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Answered on Apr 17, 2019
Answered on Apr 17, 2019
Timur Akpinar's answer
As a starting point, you could contact the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer to see if they have records of unclaimed property in your family name.
Tim Akpinar
As a starting point, you could contact the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer to see if they have records of unclaimed property in your family name.
Tim Akpinar
Q: Hi my name is Breann Alexander my phone # is 385-404-2068 and my email is Breannalexander801@gmail.com
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Utah
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Answered on Apr 17, 2019
Answered on Apr 17, 2019
Mike Branum's answer
According to Utah Administrative Code you should have received a copy of the Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing as soon as you were contacted by the towing company. If you did not, you can file a complaint with UDOT on their website (www.udot.utah.gov). You may have a claim for damages against the property manager if they requested the tow and you can demonstrate that they failed to provide notice of the parking regulations which would subject you to towing.
Remember, you CAN...
According to Utah Administrative Code you should have received a copy of the Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing as soon as you were contacted by the towing company. If you did not, you can file a complaint with UDOT on their website (www.udot.utah.gov). You may have a claim for damages against the property manager if they requested the tow and you can demonstrate that they failed to provide notice of the parking regulations which would subject you to towing.
Remember, you CAN...
Q: Prof. licenses were requested to be suspended before a background check for new job offer completed. Now what?
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Civil Litigation, Family Law, Child Support and Civil Rights
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Maryland
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Answered on Apr 17, 2019
Answered on Apr 17, 2019
Elizabeth Pugliese's answer
You need to file in the child support case and request an audit of your case. this will ensure they correct your record.
You need to file in the child support case and request an audit of your case. this will ensure they correct your record.
Q: Are there protection laws for back pay or funds received from SSDI that a person took and invested ?
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Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law, Public Benefits and Social Security
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Texas
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Answered on Apr 16, 2019
Answered on Apr 16, 2019
Roy Lee Warren's answer
THANK you for an excellent question. I believe you and I would get along great. The situation of which you speak is one of the more ridiculous scenarios of SSI in my opinion. However I am sure it makes sense to those that wrote the law. SSI benefits are based on need so if the person that receives the SSI benefits improves their economic situation (for example wins the lottery) the benefits are terminated. If the person is able to save their SSI benefits (rather than spending them) even the...
THANK you for an excellent question. I believe you and I would get along great. The situation of which you speak is one of the more ridiculous scenarios of SSI in my opinion. However I am sure it makes sense to those that wrote the law. SSI benefits are based on need so if the person that receives the SSI benefits improves their economic situation (for example wins the lottery) the benefits are terminated. If the person is able to save their SSI benefits (rather than spending them) even the...
Q: How does attorney deal with the moral battle knowing about the court registry investment system and the effects
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Family Law, Admiralty / Maritime, Child Support and Civil Rights
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Texas
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Answered on Apr 16, 2019
Answered on Apr 16, 2019
Timur Akpinar's answer
From a practical standpoint, many attorneys do not stop and think to delve deeply into the moral issues because they tend to be more focused on its use as a tool for handling court registry funds. Their immediate attention tends to be more on individual cases.
Tim Akpinar
From a practical standpoint, many attorneys do not stop and think to delve deeply into the moral issues because they tend to be more focused on its use as a tool for handling court registry funds. Their immediate attention tends to be more on individual cases.
Tim Akpinar
Q: I am confused on excessive force and unlawful search and seizure how does it constitute response to resistance only?
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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes
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Tennessee
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Answered on Apr 15, 2019
Answered on Apr 15, 2019
Anthony Marvin Avery's answer
You may have a Government Tort Liability Action against the City/County and the Law Enforcement Agency. Contact a competent attorney to file suit, which is not a Jury Trial. However you may not have enough damages nor evidence. You have less than 1 year to build your Case and find an attorney.
You may have a Government Tort Liability Action against the City/County and the Law Enforcement Agency. Contact a competent attorney to file suit, which is not a Jury Trial. However you may not have enough damages nor evidence. You have less than 1 year to build your Case and find an attorney.
Q: How can a judge preclude evidence of a police officer that is related to a gang member that was murdered?
Dale S. Gribow's answer
much more info needed.
it is hard to understand the issues without more info.
chances are the police do not know you are innocent and really believe you are dirty somehow.
i am sure you have a private lawyer or court-appointed lawyer and you should pose this question to them as they have all the info or access to all the info
much more info needed.
it is hard to understand the issues without more info.
chances are the police do not know you are innocent and really believe you are dirty somehow.
i am sure you have a private lawyer or court-appointed lawyer and you should pose this question to them as they have all the info or access to all the info
Q: Why didn't the DA know I wasn't In Prison? And why didn't they help me figure it out? Can they be getting paid for it?
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California
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Answered on Apr 14, 2019
Answered on Apr 14, 2019
Dale S. Gribow's answer
MUCH more info needed.
i would think if you have a PD that your questions should be addressed to him or her as they have ALL the facts
MUCH more info needed.
i would think if you have a PD that your questions should be addressed to him or her as they have ALL the facts
Q: What are the laws of audio and video inside your house of children being envolved or people walking in your house.
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Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Securities Law
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Oklahoma
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Answered on Apr 13, 2019
Answered on Apr 13, 2019
Pete David Louden's answer
There is no law against people having security cameras in their homes. Almost every place you go now has security cameras: homes, schools, parking lots, stores, government buildings, etc.
There is no law against people having security cameras in their homes. Almost every place you go now has security cameras: homes, schools, parking lots, stores, government buildings, etc.
Q: How do i get my kids back the judge gave her other 30 days to get more evidence against me and they have cameras
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Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Education Law
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Oklahoma
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Answered on Apr 13, 2019
Answered on Apr 13, 2019
Pete David Louden's answer
Bottom line, you need to hire an attorney to represent you at the next hearing. Your odds of presenting an effective case are much better with an experienced attorney.
Bottom line, you need to hire an attorney to represent you at the next hearing. Your odds of presenting an effective case are much better with an experienced attorney.
Q: If u have 2 chargers of 97-3-7(3) (1)??? and u no u didnt do it.wat should i do in court? i no not guilty??? Right
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Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence
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Mississippi
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Answered on Apr 13, 2019
Answered on Apr 13, 2019
Arthur Calderon's answer
You should 1) plead not guilty, and 2) talk with a lawyer so that they can get some additional facts about your case and see how they can help.
You should 1) plead not guilty, and 2) talk with a lawyer so that they can get some additional facts about your case and see how they can help.
Q: Is that a public park is a "known drug area" sufficient as "reasonable suspicion" for search without any other evidence?
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Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law
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Minnesota
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Answered on Apr 12, 2019
Answered on Apr 12, 2019
Thomas C Gallagher's answer
Whether police have an articulable suspicion of criminal activity, sufficient to justify a Fourth Amendment seizure,depends upon all the facts then known to that police officer. Of course, I don't have access to that information. His defense attorney of record on the case should. If friend has questions, he or she should directly address those questions to his or her lawyer. And request a copy of the discovery from his or her lawyer.
Whether police have an articulable suspicion of criminal activity, sufficient to justify a Fourth Amendment seizure,depends upon all the facts then known to that police officer. Of course, I don't have access to that information. His defense attorney of record on the case should. If friend has questions, he or she should directly address those questions to his or her lawyer. And request a copy of the discovery from his or her lawyer.
Q: My son recieved a DUID. I told the hospital and police they do not have permission to do a blood test and they did
Herman Martinez's answer
This is a timely question because recent case law is in your son’s favor. You should contact a DWI lawyer asap to discuss the circumstances.
Good luck to you!
This is a timely question because recent case law is in your son’s favor. You should contact a DWI lawyer asap to discuss the circumstances.
Good luck to you!
Q: Not given any ticket at stop or paper for court despite a summons with charges for plates and pos. can it be thrown out?
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Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights
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Pennsylvania
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Answered on Apr 12, 2019
Answered on Apr 12, 2019
Cary B. Hall's answer
Likely not - no requirement that you be issued a ticket at the traffic stop. A summons can be sent to you by mail, and that's permissible as long as it's filed with the court within 30 days of the offense.
Likely not - no requirement that you be issued a ticket at the traffic stop. A summons can be sent to you by mail, and that's permissible as long as it's filed with the court within 30 days of the offense.
Q: Can I make a claim against the ELA sheriff's department for harassment and civil rights violations?
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Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law
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California
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Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Dale S. Gribow's answer
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
with the little i know i feel comfortable in saying you will probably beat the tix or there will be a no filing.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an Orange Co case.
Most criminal and accident lawyers will offer a...
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
with the little i know i feel comfortable in saying you will probably beat the tix or there will be a no filing.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an Orange Co case.
Most criminal and accident lawyers will offer a...
Q: Can Child Protection Services social workers be sued for missuse of power?
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Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights
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California
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Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Dale S. Gribow's answer
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an Orange Co case.
Most criminal and accident lawyers will offer a free consultation to review the facts.
The case will depend on how the evidence was obtained and the details...
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an Orange Co case.
Most criminal and accident lawyers will offer a free consultation to review the facts.
The case will depend on how the evidence was obtained and the details...
Q: My lawyer just quit on my case asking to dismiss without my consent
Thomas A. Grossman's answer
Your lawyer can ask the court to allow him to withdraw from the case. Usually, there must be grounds for that request. However, most attorneys simply state in their request to be relieved from the case that there are unresolvable differences between you and your lawyer. I suggest you find another lawyer.
Your lawyer can ask the court to allow him to withdraw from the case. Usually, there must be grounds for that request. However, most attorneys simply state in their request to be relieved from the case that there are unresolvable differences between you and your lawyer. I suggest you find another lawyer.
Q: Fiancé did time for a case 10 plus years ago, got arrested for a different type of crime did 7 years for. After 2weeks
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Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights
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California
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Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Dale S. Gribow's answer
MUCH More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear or in which you appeared.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an Orange Co case.
Most criminal and accident lawyers will offer a free consultation to review the facts.
Call a local attorney to discuss this...
MUCH More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear or in which you appeared.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer for an Orange Co case.
Most criminal and accident lawyers will offer a free consultation to review the facts.
Call a local attorney to discuss this...
Q: pre- Trial conference is on 04/30/2019. When’s the deadline to submit the pre-Trial stipulations?
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Contracts, Employment Law and Civil Rights
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Florida
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Answered on Apr 10, 2019
Answered on Apr 10, 2019
Bruce Alexander Minnick's answer
Look for the deadline date(s) in the pre-trial order given to all litigants earlier in the litigation.
Look for the deadline date(s) in the pre-trial order given to all litigants earlier in the litigation.
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