The police knocked but the elderly resident (65 yr old woman with 0 priors) is in bathroom and takes longer than they like to answer. Hotel staff key door and allow cops in. First question is this legal? They then found (allegedly in plain view) drugs.
Question 2: resident was visiting for... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
A person does not have a normal expectation of privacy in a hotel room like they would in their own home so the entry in scenario one sounds legitimate. I would contact the police about the missing property. They have more power and resources to investigate and if they end up charging an employee... Read more »
The police knocked but the elderly resident (65 yr old woman with 0 priors) is in bathroom and takes longer than they like to answer. Hotel staff key door and allow cops in. First question is this legal? They then found (allegedly in plain view) drugs.
Question 2: resident was visiting for... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
The entry is probably legal bc of the smell of marijuana but the disposition of her property is clearly not legal. She needs to hire a lawyer and sue Ramada.
My child is on home hospital due to him being sick a lot. I found out that the school called my sons doctor questioning the home health reason and asked when his appointment was and the doctor openly told them that we decided that it may be beneficial for my son to see a therapist the doctor openly... Read more »
the supervisor claimed he received a notice (he cannot produce said claimed notice), from the city telling him the car had to be towed from the hotel parking lot bec. it had a lot of stuff in the car.
in the meantime, said employee is lying in the hospital from a severe stroke, (August,... Read more »
answered on Jan 4, 2023
Theoretically, yes, but you could easily spend more money than it might be worth, depending of the $ of damages involved.
I am a recovering addict and I was accused of dropping drugs in the public bathroom that I and every other addict used that day in the clinic. Mind you I screen as part of treatment in front of someone and you would think something would been said if it was there then? Now I know for fact they... Read more »
answered on Jan 2, 2023
You would likely spend more money out of pocket than you would recover pursuing this bc there are very limited damages.
I have had my trial continued 2 times and it's been drawn out for 2 years. I feel like my right to a speedy trial is being ignored.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
The right to speedy trial is within 180 days if you’re being held on another case. If you only have one case and you agree to continuances then you’re right to speedy trial is not invoked. You need to talk to your attorney. On circuit court trials they typically take 1 to 3 years. Covid has not... Read more »
Youngest son been going back and forth court for 2 years on misdemeanor. Trail date was set for 8th this month. Strange same time his older brother was released charged jumped to a felony. My son and the victim still maintain that what he is being accused of did not happen the way they saying.... Read more »
answered on Dec 2, 2022
It’s a little hard to follow your fact pattern but it sounds like you’re saying he was charged with a misdemeanor for two years and then a few days before a trial they moved it up to a felony? That is very rare and sounds strange. It’s possible for them to indict felony charges at any time as... Read more »
answered on Nov 3, 2022
One of the prisoners can file a lawsuit over the overcrowding.
and blocking emergencey exits, is this legal?
Also there was no supervision and no bathroom and noone came after him as he was just left and forgotten about what constitutional right is violated here
answered on Nov 1, 2022
Doubtful anyone would pursue because there are no real damages.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
No. On the 61st day, your lawyer should be moving for your release from custody.
There is an hour long video of the full incident. The defense is pushing for a state of mental distress during that time and saying that a mental health condition caused them to behave that way.
answered on Sep 13, 2022
Yes. Typically in these type of cases a competency evaluation is performed and once the results are in there is a competency hearing. Both the prosecution and defense argue their position and the judge ultimately decides the issue.
K9 did not smell anything. All this without probable cause.
answered on Sep 11, 2022
Technically, you probably can sue. But practically, it doesn’t appear you have any damages so the recovery would be minimal if any.
I discovered new graves & headstones AFTER I purchased my farm. There is no reservation of a cemetery or mention of any graves in my Deed. Isn't this a violation of my Constitutional Rights? I don't live on this property and I wasn't aware of any of the burials. Do they have a... Read more »
answered on Aug 31, 2022
No, it’s not a violation of your civil rights. However, if the graves aren’t properly registered, you can probably have the bodies exhumed and moved off your property.
A friend was arrested last week and is still in custody. Court is 8/30, and we need to get a court appointed lawyer, she does not have money to pay for private representation. Can she have access to the arrest report and any other documentation or evidence pertaining to that arrest before going to... Read more »
A friend was arrested last week, is still in custody. Court set for Tuesday, (8/30/2022). She was charged w/traffic violations that she's guilty of, and won't dispute. The other charges are:
1. tampering with physical evidence
2. possession of meth (1st offense)... Read more »
answered on Aug 28, 2022
She can ask for court appointed counsel at her first appearance or arraignment. Then her lawyer can ask for the discovery (evidence) after being appointed.
I was detained in isolation "the hole" without cause, with no contact, phone calls or access to legal representation for 6 days. I was not given so much as a cup to drink water from the filthy sink. I was repeatedly denied the ability to pay the cash bond, despite having ample funds in... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2022
Contact your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of civil rights attorneys in your area who may be able to help you.
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