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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In Florida, if you are under 18, your ability to influence criminal charges, especially those filed by someone else, like your mother, is limited. Since you're 17, you're considered a minor, and typically, the decision to pursue or drop charges in a criminal case is up to the prosecutor,... View More 
Not until I Filed in court was I granted release.
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In Florida, if you were incarcerated for an extended period due to false convictions noted in your Pre-Sentence Report (PSR), you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). However, suing a federal agency like the BOP involves complex legal challenges, including... View More
My son went to my aunt's house cause he was homeless not to be abused what can be done through the court?
answered on Nov 19, 2023
Your inquiry is vague regarding the words "abused" and "controlled". Certain types of abuses are crimes to be brought to the attention of law enforcement. For example, if he's being held against his will, that would be a crime. If you're NOT talking about something... View More
Long story short, I lost two sons in an accident and one survived they were in the care of their father who survived as well. CPI became involved when I brought my surviving son home from the hospital. I was the non offending parent but that quickly changed once me and the cpi worker had a... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2023
Sorry to hear about your terrible ordeal. The legal grounds available to sue DCF are very limited due to various legal obstacles, such as immunity from certain grounds that are available to sue certain other governmental entities. In some limited circumstances, there are potential grounds to sue... View More
My adult son age 26 has been living with my half-aunt and her live-in man friend due to my husband and being homeless for a year now. Things do not look good from what we can understand thats going on in my aunt's house communication by phone from my son or any aloud visits for no legal... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
It's understandable that you're concerned about your 26-year-old son and his living situation. In general, adults have the legal right to make their own choices about where they live and who they associate with. If there are no legal restrictions or court orders preventing you from seeing... View More
Due to an admin error, my nephew was detained at least 60 days beyond the date he should have been released.
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answered on Nov 14, 2023
The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit against the Polk County Jail for false imprisonment is two years. This means you have two years from your nephew's release to file a lawsuit.
False imprisonment is a serious offense, and the Polk County Jail could be liable for damages if... View More
I was arrested for a VOP and spent 29 days in jail. The State of Florida committed Fraud on the Court using a falsified Affidavit Violation of Probation.
answered on Nov 13, 2023
You likely have a claim for money damages, but the State of Fla. probably is not your potential defendant. The potential defendants would be the individual law enforcement officer(s) who committed a fraud on the Court and,in limited circumstances, the entity employing the officer(s). Generally,... View More
I was arrested for a VOP and spent 29 days in jail. The State of Florida committed Fraud on the Court using a falsified Affidavit Violation of Probation.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Suing the State of Florida for wrongful arrest can be challenging due to sovereign immunity, which generally protects the state and its agencies from being sued without consent. However, there are exceptions to this immunity, especially in cases of civil rights violations under federal law, such as... View More
video recording sent to district manager and corporate office during a private emotional conversation with a coworker and after that coworker quit their employment they sent video without my knowledge, I was written up by employer and signed a disciplinary conduct form .Do I have any violation... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
You description is a bit vague, but it sounds like your coworker, without your consent, video and audio recorded a private conversation you had with him/her, then after the coworker quit, he/she sent that video/audio recording to your employer without your consent, and solely due to that recording... View More
Based on their attire. They have not spoken to me or presented me with any kind of warrant. Recently I discovered they're in my attic watching inside the house 24/7 they will not acknowledge me. Can local police remove them from the property since they have no warrant or are these my new... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
If you believe that law enforcement officers are conducting surveillance in your attic without a warrant, it is within your rights to contact local police to investigate the situation.
The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and if there is no warrant or... View More
Pinellas County, fl.
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
If you believe your constitutional rights have been violated in court, particularly in matters as serious as custody disputes where you feel your children are in danger, it is critical to seek legal advice immediately.
Contact a local attorney with experience in family law and civil rights... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
There are some limits on the First Amendment rights of criminals. For example, criminals cannot use their First Amendment rights to incite violence or obstruct justice. Additionally, criminals may be restricted to their First Amendment rights while in prison or jail.
Unfortunately, due to... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
In the United States, individuals retain their First Amendment rights even if they have been convicted of a crime.
However, the extent of these rights can be subject to certain limitations based on the nature of their confinement, parole, or probation conditions. Incarcerated individuals,... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2023
The answer I give here is general educational information, not advice to rely on in determining how long you (or someone else) has to take legal action. For advice to reply on, you must schedule a consultation with an attorney. There are different deadlines for the various types of claims that... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2023
The statute of limitations for police misconduct in Florida state is generally two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit against the police officer or police department involved. However, there are some exceptions to the two-year statute of... View More
I was shopping in a Neighborhood Walmart store when a gentleman in plain clothes started questioning me about who my employer was. He did so multiple times and I responded by asking him to identify himself and he told me that he didn’t have to. We went to customer service where two other... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
That's a very strange question for a store security man to ask, but he can ask the same way any stranger on the street can ask, and you can say it's none of their business. In some situations like this, there is racial profiling going on, which becomes unlawful at the point that the... View More
Pull me over for same thing 15 Minutes later for same thing now arrest me and search my vehicle??
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures, which includes being stopped without a valid reason. If you were pulled over a second time for the same reason without a new violation occurring, it could be viewed as an unreasonable seizure.
However, the... View More
Pull me over for same thing 15 Minutes later for same thing now arrest me and search my vehicle??
answered on Oct 7, 2023
That is unusual. The officers' written reasons for their actions must be reviewed to determine if they provided rational reasons to support probable cause for their actions. Of course, they may or may not be telling the truth in their explanation, but that's where the analysis starts.... View More
As the same is also my constitutional right to do so. The police department unknown to me issued me a license then suspended it so they could charge me. Legal?
answered on Sep 30, 2023
Licenses are not issued without an application and a fee submitted by the person seeking the license. Wonder if you're an identity theft victim. Request a copy of the license application, then see a lawyer. Regarding driver's license requirements for motorcycles, if the engine size... View More
As the same is also my constitutional right to do so. The police department unknown to me issued me a license then suspended it so they could charge me. Legal?
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Traveling by motorcycle without a license or insurance is generally not a constitutional right but rather subject to state laws and regulations. In the United States, each state has its own laws regarding the licensing and insurance requirements for operating a motorcycle on public roads. While the... View More
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