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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for District of Columbia on
Q: What type of offense is it?

My Building manager threatened me in the receptionist's presence, "You don't pay rent. I will get you kicked out. I will call the cops on you." He was not aware that I had cleared my dues except for $1000.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 1, 2017

As far as calling the cops it's probably a misdemeanor. Otherwise "I will get you kicked out" is ....bad management. You can complain to the owners but they may not care.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for District of Columbia on
Q: How to counter a criminal summons with a civil claim before a court date?

State of Virginia Trooper in collusion with a Sherrif's deputy and towing companies. Anti-fraud statute should apply under Sherman Act, presumably?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 20, 2017

You should contact a VA lawyer about this, rather than posting on the DC forum. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for District of Columbia on
Q: I live in Washington, DC and I am in need of locating a Pro Bono Civil Rights attorney ASAP.
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Dec 21, 2016

Contact the ACLU or your local legal aid non-profit. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for District of Columbia on
Q: "Does the ADA put an affirmative duty on public schools to provide an accommodation to a policy for a disabled student?

What notice what a parent have to give that would trigger an ADA accommodation for a public school policy

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Dec 9, 2016

The ADA requires public schools to provide reasonable accommodations for students falling under ADA protections so long as the student/ parent properly and timely discloses a valid disability listed under the ADA. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More

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