It will be difficult to win a case against the police or fire department. However, there are other parties whose negligence may have caused the house fire. If proven, you could recover damages for the death of your son. In the past, we have seen electricians, builders/contractors, landlords, and... View More

Your only option if you want ANY chance of prevailing at all is to retain a personal injury law firm, and you can look state-wide. Taking on something like this is very complex and would be extremely difficult for you to undertake on your own. Not only would there have to be an investigation of... View More

Florida Statute Section 720.304(2)(a) allows you to fly up to two (2) flags that are no larger than 4.5' x 6'. They can be a US flag, Florida flag, POW-MIA flag, first responder flag, or any US military flag. The 20' flagpole is the maximum height allowed. This has been a Florida... View More

Sorry to hear about this incident that is worrying you. First, you currently have a lawyer - your APD (Asst. Public Defender), with whom you should discuss these concerns. That discussion might alleviate your concerns. If you have doubts about your lawyer's competence and/or veracity, you... View More

Sorry, had typo in my previously-posted answer: Second line from bottom "ability to remove one for cause...." should read "ability to remove any for cause...."

Not sure if you are saying that your parents have been APPOINTED BY THE COURT to be your legal guardians while you are an adult, or instead are using that phrase loosely, with them not actually being appointed. If appointed by the Court, they likely have the right to control your possessions as if... View More

No, your family cannot force you to use birth control devices. You are of age and so they can't require it. If they require you to move out, they can do so. You can demand that your grandmother return your phone to you.

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Unfortunately, you will likely not be able to obtain legal advice on the statute of limitations applicable to your particular situation by making online inquiries. Rather, you must have direct communication with a lawyer, who would have to discuss and review your... View More

That would depend on what you mean by whatever actions made you feel "antagonized". The issue is whether there was voluntary consent. Coercion, threats, etc. may render a "yes" to be involuntary. To get advice, you must consult a lawyer to go over the incident in detail. I... View More

Since the prints were destroyed, you suffered no injuries

Public Defenders work hard for their money, are often overwhelmed, and rarely deserve the negative treatment they receive. Do you have evidence this was deliberately done, as opposed to a mistake?

People often make good faith... View More

In Florida, it is not necessarily illegal for the plaintiff to submit confidential emails and personal text messages to the court docket. However, there are specific rules and procedures that must be followed to protect such confidential information. The right to privacy is independently and... View More

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. The police would need either "probable cause" or "reasonable suspicion" to justify the initial detention and would need probable cause to justify arrest/jailing. If not, your rights were violated, and you'd have a potential claim for money... View More

If I were your son, I'd tell the detectives that I'd be happy to speak to them if they first put in writing that I'm not suspected of any crime, with the writing signed and dated by the detective. If they would refuse to do that, I would then say that I am not going to speak to... View More

That's a very strange story. So zero reason was given, not even verbally? In any event, anything like that must be in police report(s), and if it isn't, someone's pulling your leg. Whether you need counsel depends on whether you can solve it yourself by walking into the police... View More

The usual method is a motion for post conviction relief under Rule 3.850. Normally, there is a time limit of 2 years from the date your son's case. That time limit does not apply when there is newly discovered evidence which could not have been discovered earlier through the exercise of due... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2025

Any documents you provide to tax preparers, you are entitled to have back. You can also refer this person to the office of professional responsibility, which could result in some disciplinary action. If the individual is a CPA from GA, you can contact the board of accountancy there to file a... View More

Your first attempt to see if you can receive pro bono legal assistance is to find and contact your local office providing legal services to indigents. It may be called either Legal Services or Legal Aid, depending on what's in your area. If no luck there, try the local bar association for... View More

The statute that was in effect at the time your restrictive covenants were recorded is controlling. New statutes generally do not apply retroactively.

You should consult with a community association lawyer to review your HOA documents (all of them) and the law that existed at that time... View More

Sorry to hear you are going through that ordeal. Your inquiry is vague as to whether you or someone else is the embezzlement victim, but I'm guessing from your wording that your lawyer had to withdraw from your case because he/she has been charged with a crime against someone else, and the... View More

What you've described could support post conviction relief (PCR). It could be important whether your cousin was tricked into "consenting" to a phone search. The State would argue that no search warrant is needed for a consensual search. It might be significant how long ago these... View More