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answered on Dec 30, 2024
The Sixth Amended applies both before and after 180 days. There is nothing magical about 180 days.
If you have been arrested and jailed for a felony, you must be indicted within 180 days or the State must release you on a personal recognizance bond.
I have bipolar disorder and need to know if my job can be at risk because of it.
answered on Dec 23, 2024
You should contact a lawyer who practices in the area of employment law in or near the county where you work. Typically speaking, if your employer has enough employees to be covered by the applicable statutes, and you can show that your bipolar disorder qualifies as a bona fide disability, your... View More 
answered on Dec 10, 2024
The "National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974" is a federal act so questions concerning its interpretation and enforcement likely give rise to federal question jurisdiction. But, be aware that the Act contains a lot of provisions that are enforceable... View More
I have a feeling my late husbands estate information is deliberately being kept from me, I didn't think so at first now I do, not any of my letters or telephone calls been answered, I wrote to the Insperity Holdings, the HR company that was used at the time my husband was alive letting them... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2024
As a spouse, you are an heir entitled to notice of the probate of your husband's estate. Usually, you would be the person requesting the court to appoint you as executrix or as the administrator of your husband's estate, and you would be the one giving notice to his other heirs. You... View More
I am in the end of my divorce and child custody case. my spouse has committed perjury by informing the judge of false accusations regarding myself trying to commit suicide. He committed perjury by advising the judge that he has ever taken care of the children. At any time he committed perjury by... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
Statements made in judicial proceedings including divorce actions are absolutely privileged and cannot provide the basis for claims of defamation or slander.
Perjury is a crime which can be reported to law enforcement. It will be up to police and to the district attorney whether the State... View More
Basically you get pulled over, and refuse to exit the vehicle until they called a Sargent, get ripped out of the vehicle then let go with a traffic ticket. Then 2 weeks later get picked up on a warrant for resisting arrest? Is that possible?
answered on Dec 2, 2024
The criminal offense includes more than simply an arrest. The statute reads:
"A person commits an offense if he intentionally prevents or obstructs a person he knows is a peace officer or a person acting in a peace officer's presence and at his direction from effecting an... View More
My attorney did not provide correct evidence regarding the child abuse my child has suffered and confirmed by Tx children’s child abuse clinic. Also , my attorney has a friend at the law firm that represents my ex and the friend was my ex’s initial contact. Also, for my deposition I was told by... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
It doesn't appear to be "malpractice." That being said, an attorney should take into consideration the legal naivete of a client and should fully inform the client about what to expect. A person who has never had experience with the legal system and does not watch television or... View More
I made a purchase and used PayPal to pay for it. I never received the item, so I contacted the company I purchased goods from. The company issued a refund through PayPal, but PayPal is refusing to release the funds back to me.
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
The answer to your question is in your user agreement you accepted when you signed-on with PayPal. If PayPal has sent you an email, or letter telling you they are not giving you a refund, I would need to see that to give you solid legal advice.
PayPal is obligated to give you a refund if... View More
I'm writing out of desperation. I've been stalked for years and have gone to authorities many times.
I'm experiencing Remote Neural Monitoring and what is referred to as V2K or Voice to Skull. In short, a government agency is reading my thoughts and torturing me twenty-four... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
You should contact the Principal Deputy Director of the TSC at the FBI for information about being removed from the US terrorist watch list.
As for remote neural monitoring and V2K, there is no government agency responsible. Experts pretty much agree that such technology does not yet... View More
I was financially struggling and temporarily placed him with his father for his best interest and we agreed that once I was secure I would bring him home
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
If you had your agreement with your son's father, and it was in-writing, you have a good chance of getting your baby back. If the agreement was not put in a written agreement, then you may be able to use emails, texts, or other communications to build your case for re-unification with your... View More
I was financially struggling and temporarily placed him with his father for his best interest and we agreed that once I was secure I would bring him home
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
If you had your agreement with your son's father, and it was in-writing, you have a good chance of getting your baby back. If the agreement was not put in a written agreement, then you may be able to use emails, texts, or other communications to build your case for re-unification with your... View More
OFHA Deed restrictions item (e) NO Trailers & City of Houston, Texas Ordinance N. 2009-57
answered on Sep 16, 2024
You can file a lawsuit seeking an injunction against the neighbor for violating the deed restriction. Our firm is not located in Houston and, therefore, would not be a good fit for you in seeking such relief. But for informational purposes only, our firm would typically require an initial... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
Hard to say if your Ex Husband's possession of your private info is illegal. The following questions would have to be answered first:
1. How did he get the Info?
2. What is the nature of the info?
3. Is he publishing the info? If so, to whom?
4. Can you show... View More
I believe there is more than enough evidence to not only have the charge dropped but to file (and win) a lawsuit against Johnson co cleburne PD
answered on Aug 22, 2024
First, you need to clearly win any criminal case arising out of the arrest. By "clearly win" I mean you need to get the charges dismissed, be no-billed by a grand jury, or be found not guilty at trial by a jury.
Second, gather together all of the evidence proving the arrest was... View More
I need to talk to a lawyer that has filed one before regarding Rule 12 motion to dismiss.
answered on Aug 19, 2024
You likely will have a tough time. Successful Section 1983 cases against judges are extremely rare. Because of their extreme scarcity, there are likely only a handful of attorneys alive who have filed such a case against a judge.
Now many such cases are filed by pro se litigants who do... View More
He said the truck was worth 11000, but at the time of purchase he agreed to the sale price of $9000. He cashed the check for this amount.
answered on Aug 19, 2024
Texas has a four-year statute of limitations on a suit for collection of a debt, so it is likely too late for him to even pursue such a claim at this time.
I note that the purchase of a motor vehicle is a relatively simply transaction that most people can handle without an attorney. You... View More
Personal animus, improper influence, stalking my pleadings, manipulation of other judges to deprive due process by wrongful dismissal, and more on the actions listed.
answered on Aug 13, 2024
Theoretically yes.
The plaintiff would need to prove that the judge was acting completely outside the scope of his judicial powers either as a result of personal animus against the plaintiff arising from some relationship outside of his judicial role (for example, the judge is a neighbor... View More
He fought the case for 6 years he has not been able to get a job there's been death threats it's been a nightmare and we need help
answered on Aug 2, 2024
There are several defenses available to counties and other state-affiliated parties that require the experience and abilities of a seasoned trial attorney with a lot of specific past experience in this particular niche area of law. S. Lee Merritt is one of the very best civil rights attorneys,... View More
**Background:**
I am an American citizen originally from Egypt. I became a U.S. citizen approximately six years ago. Five years ago, I traveled to Egypt and married my wife, who is an Egyptian national. We successfully applied for her green card, and she has since joined me in the United... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
To reunite with your child in the United States, you need to first confirm whether your child is a U.S. citizen. If your child is born to a U.S. citizen parent, they may already be eligible for citizenship. You can start by applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) through the U.S.... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Yes, it's possible for a non-violent convicted felon to have their Second Amendment rights restored after the recent 9th Circuit ruling. This ruling could pave the way for many non-violent felons to seek restoration of their gun ownership rights. The court recognized that not all felonies... View More
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