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Q: What action can I take to know my rights and responsibilities as a juror on jury duty?
I have been drawn to be qualified as a juror on August the 30th, which is something I've never done (I'm 35 years old)
and I don't know my rights and responsibilities as a juror; what I can, what I can't do.
The court should have provided you with instructions on where to be and when. Usually there's a dress code. Otherwise, show up as instructed and follow the court's directions when you are there.
Q: Hello, I'm going to Federal court In St. Louis MO, For an drugs conspiracy case. When should I get the name's of witness
I also feel that I am not getting all of the discovery I'm obligated to. The prosecutor keep saying if I don't corporate or plead guilty she's adding more charges. My PD don't seem too concerned. What should I do in a situation like this?? Thanks in advance.
You HAVE an attorney. This is something you should be discussing with your attorney
Q: What would the corrective be to all the actions resulting from a presidency gained through fraudulent means?
If Trump is found to have gained the presidency as a result of welcoming the help of Russian active measures, the release of stolen DNC documents, breaking campaign finance law, in essence defrauding voters, making him an illegitimate president -- wouldn’t that also make the VP, the First Lady,... Read more »
Those are political questions, not legal questions
Q: How can I get the property the police listed as in "safekeeping" while I am still going to court on the charges.
The warrant was for drugs. The place of the search was a house, all outbuildings at the address, and vehicles under the control of my co-defendant. My name was not listed on the warrant and I was staying in a camper behind the house. When the police came I exited the camper and said they could not... Read more »
Evidence can generally be kept by law enforcement until the time of sentencing even if the property belongs to other than the defendant.
If a motion to suppress has already been heard and denied, then a subsequent motion to suppress regarding the same issue/evidence is more often a motion... Read more »
Q: denied homestead b/c trust words don't meet FL statutes. They know I have lived here 40 yrs! FED. Constitutional rights?
Amend the trust. If you put your homestead into a trust, a separate entity you need to comply with the law to get the homestead exemption.
Q: Please help, I have a urgent question.
If you are in someone's apartment whom that individual is on probation and the police come to harass and search his place. And they bring a lab technician with them. Can the legally force me to submit to a blood test being that I'm not on probation or parole?
No, unless there is independent probable cause to believe that you are involved in criminal activity. Even then, you would have to be under arrest and/or give consent, or the officers obtain a warrant based upon probable cause to draw your blood.
Q: Through documented police and prosecutors (State and Federal) misconduct I spend 10.5 years in a Pretrial incarceration
Do I file a civil complaint against the police officer, the Deputy District Attorney, the DA's office the Federal prosecutor, the US Justice department or all the above? Violations of my civil rights were confirmed by a US District judge in the criminal phase of my case. At the end all (State and... Read more »
You need to find a really good civil rights lawyer right away. If the case is a righteous one, most good civil rights firms should be interested. I'm not familiar with good civil rights lawyers in the Fresno area, so I suggest that you contact the Fresno County Bar Association and ask for their... Read more »
Q: Do i have a right to switch judge or da if feel like being wrongly prosecuted
Generally, no. The DA and judge are just luck of the draw.
Q: Im needing help with a few civil issues.
More details would be needed here for an attorney to respond - at least some basic information about the type of matter involved. Or if it is something you don't wish to post on a public forum, you could contact attorneys in your area directly. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Q: IF I BELIEVE THAT SOME CPD OFFICERS ARE ACTING DISCRIMINATORY . WHAT SHOULD I DO
IVE FILED COMPLAINT AND HAVE FOUND A HISTORY. PLUS I HAVE A COMMUNITY OF WITNESSES
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Q: Landlord walked in on me changing, I didn't pay rent because of it, they want to evict me. What action can I take?
My landlord/owner of the house I'm renting the basement opened my locked door while I was changing, walked right in. I did not pay rent for July ($200, verbal agreement to pay by the last day of each month) and was given a notice to pay within 2 weeks or vacate the premises. However, they made it... Read more »
From the description of your living arrangements, I suspect that the unit is not "legal". As a result you may have defenses to claims for unpaid rent. However, unless you have a lease or are rent-regulated, provided the proper court process is commenced, the landlord will ultimately be entitled... Read more »
Q: does an inmate in prison have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions when interrogated?
Not really, it is just a scenario for research.
Every person has the right to remain silent when accused of a crime. There are some very limited exceptions that I can think of that involve military personnel and those in a sensitive national security position; but generally speaking, a person always has the right to remain silent, even while in... Read more »
Q: Is incest within 2 consentual adults illegal in the state of Connecticut?
Incest is defined in Connecticut code § 53a-19. It is a Class D Felony that can subject someone to imprisonment between 1 and 5 years and can be accompanied by a fine of up to $5,000.
Q: If I was charged with D.U.I for a positive drug screen and plead guilty and was already sentenced wouldn't it be double
Jeopardy to later be charged with F-5 internal possession as a whole new case filed against me for that same urine screen which was used as evidence to charge me with D.U.I? I feel that is being tried for the same case twice.
This would be an interesting one to argue. The standard for double jeopardy is whether each offense requires proof of an element which the other does not. For the DUI that’s easy. DUI requires proof that you operated a motor vehicle. Drug possession certainly does not. Similarly, normal drug... Read more »
Q: Can Congress be sued for not holding CDC accountable, writing guidelines, not in their wheelhouse, harming millions?
FDA is in charge of drugs and regulations. Congress stated that CDC had no authority to issue guidelines for pain mgmt, especially how it did so, cherry picked bias members none whom never treated pain patients, had financial conflicts! Congress stated CDC be held accountable, consequences never... Read more »
No
Q: Is there a lawyer that can help with age discrimination in the workplace?
I am sure there is. Unfortunately this Q&A site is not the place to ask for an attorney to work for you. Rather you need to identify one or more attorneys who practice employment litigation and discuss your matter with them to see if they are willing to work on your case. I would suggest you... Read more »
Q: Can I sue county for time spent in jail?
I did six months in jail for a charge. Went to trail the case was dropped and re filed. I was O.R. And fighting case on the outside. If they drop case again or are unable to convict, can I sue for time spent in jail?
Was there probable cause for your arrest? If so, then no
Q: Can a person that's found guilty of a crime get the actual perpetrator to testify and free him completely
My son was convicted of a crime his girlfriend did, he was at the scene of the crime. he didn't know it took place and she never told him.a servelience camera shows them at the scene and he got charged with possession of his personal ring which his lawyer was informed was his not from the crime, he... Read more »
It is impossible to tell based on the limited facts.
Retain a lawyer
Q: Maximum Jail Term for "Civil Contempt -- Back Child Support"
What is the maximum length of time that a person can be held in jail for "Civil Contempt -- Back Child Support"? There are no criminal charges. Amount of child support arrears is $3,500. The person in jail has zero financial resources and zero ability to come up with the money to pay the... Read more »
The court will only order jail time if the court finds that she has not exhausted all resources in order to try to pay. $3500 is not a lot of money to come up with. She needs to have applied for loans, title pawns, sold jewelry, gotten a 2nd job, maxed out credit card, asked for money from... Read more »
Q: So I am correct a driver's license is not required for driving my vessel?
Not a driver's license, but a boater's license is required (for most people, depending on your age).
https://boat.wa.gov/BoatersCard.asp
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