My husband has a case thats based solely on probable cause from an officer that had contact with his friend previously for a charge not related to my husband and his friend said the officer said " please give me something on John osteen just anything"

answered on Jun 13, 2023
It is up to the trier of fact (jury in a jury trial or judge in a bench trial) to decide if a witness is credible. Your husband needs an attorney who will determine if the witness can be discredited - that is, come up with ways to persuade the trier of fact that the witness should not be believed.... View More
a post was made of a fictional dream. the forum is in netherlands. poster resides in florida where the post is now part of a warrant for a case involving money laundering and prostitution. can the poster be tracked and the forum post used against him even though it clearly states it was a dream?... View More

answered on Jun 5, 2023
If the post which supposedly described a dream someone had, together with other information forming the basis for the warrant, may constitute probable cause justifying an arrest warrant. For example, say you had a dream in which you murdered someone and that someone turned up dead by homicide.... View More
My great grand father was born in 1878 and said it never happened because the US had nothing to offer. We couldn't vote until the 1960s don't citizens get to vote?

answered on Mar 19, 2023
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides, in pertinent part, that "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. " Citizenship thus has very little... View More
The original incident was an argument with somebody else who ended up flagging down the cops. When I was told to step out of my car, I was told I was not allowed to use my cellphone with the officer snatched it from my hand and would not give it back. Is that legal?
I’m not sure if I put... View More

answered on Mar 16, 2023
Without a warrant, a police officer during an ordinary dispatch cannot seize and keep your cell phone.
Go to the police station, report what happened to a supervisor, and demand your cell phone back. That could resolve the problem without the necessity of hiring a lawyer to sue for the... View More
What is the exact procedure when defense atty files for motion to compel evidence, after judge grants it for two weeks WHY WOULD A DEFENSE ATTY ASK FOR A SECOND MOTION TO COMPEL AND A SANCTION. Are they able to be asking for a motion to request a dismissal of the case or a final judgment

answered on Mar 13, 2023
Apparently, what happened was that the defendant's attorney moved that the plaintiff (which, of is a criminal case, would be the government) be ordered to produce some sort of evidence. The judge gave the prosecution two weeks to produce the evidence. When the defendant's attorney... View More
Judge gives deadline of evidence, is state allowed to submit and use evidence after this date to convict someone

answered on Mar 11, 2023
No, if a judge grants a motion to compel and sets a deadline for the state to submit discovery, the state is not allowed to submit or use any evidence that was not submitted by the deadline. This is because the purpose of the deadline is to ensure that both the prosecution and defense have adequate... View More
THEY ILLEGALLY FILED FOR A DEMO ORDER THE ATTORNEY SAID THEY WOULD REMOVE WITH FOCE MY FAMILY. ONES 10 FIRST TIME SHES HAD A DECKED OUT BY GRANDPA BEDROOM. AND ACROSS THE STREET FROM US. SO HER LIFE IS STABLE GRADE ARE MAXED AND I KEEP THIS NEIGHBORHOOD PROPER. I HELP ANYONE CLEAN UP WHAT SOME NOT... View More

answered on Mar 11, 2023
It sounds like you are in a very difficult situation. If you feel that a county government agency is targeting you unfairly, you may want to consider seeking legal assistance to help protect your rights and interests.
Here are some steps you can take:
Consult with an attorney: A... View More
I stayed in these apartments in Arlington in 2021i was pregnant, within the first month I had issues. There was no heat or AC in the unit. being on the second floor with heat and moist black mold, started appearing everywhere throughout the house. I have pictures. What they did do was send... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2023
Based on the information provided, it sounds like you may have a potential legal case against the apartments for issues related to mold, plumbing, and reimbursement for hotel expenses. You may want to consider contacting a local tenant rights organization or consulting with a landlord-tenant... View More
Every Seminoles we meet always say they came here to Florida but the Indians from here now call themselves Black. There are no schools that teach them that they are American Indians they teach them that they are Black. Are there any lawyers that will be ready to take the fight when we want to use... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2023
The Indian Removal Act, which was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1830, forced many Native American tribes to leave their ancestral lands and relocate to areas west of the Mississippi River. However, not all tribes were removed, and some, like the Seminole, resisted relocation and... View More
Right after a traffic stop and the officer doesn't allow you to have it, but assume that you knew that you were free to leave. Other officer's appears and start searching again without consent is this illegal under the 4th amendment

answered on Mar 2, 2023
If a traffic stop has ended and the officer does not have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to continue detaining you or to search your property, then it may be a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights. However, whether or not the officer's actions were illegal would depend on the... View More
Right after a traffic stop and the officer doesn't allow you to have it, but assume that you knew that you were free to leave. Other officer's appears and start searching again without consent is this illegal under the 4th amendment

answered on Feb 28, 2023
A lawyer would need a detailed description of the entire encounter and some background facts, plus any police report written on the incident, to determine if your Fourth Amendment rights were violated and to determine what actions may be taken. A temporary detention for investigative purposes... View More
case info on this question is as follows. Case # 2:2017cv00098
For this issue has the statue of limitations expired yet?
The cause of action for this is: 42 U.S.C. § 1983

answered on Feb 28, 2023
The statute of limitations bars the FILING of civil cases after the expiration of the limitations period. Once the case is filed, there is no longer a statute of limitations issue. However, other deadlines then come into play under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Court's... View More
case info on this question is as follows. Case # 2:2017cv00098
For this issue has the statue of limitations expired yet?
The cause of action for this is: 42 U.S.C. § 1983

answered on Mar 2, 2023
The statute of limitations for a civil action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in federal court is generally two years from the date of the alleged violation. Therefore, if your civil case was filed in 2017, it is likely that the statute of limitations has already expired unless there are exceptional... View More
The US Constitution said that we are not taxed. In Article 1 Section 2 Clause 3. We get taxed daily. Why and how do we make it stop?

answered on Feb 26, 2023
It's important to clarify that the US Constitution does not say that individuals are not taxed. In fact, the US Constitution authorizes the federal government to collect taxes in order to carry out its responsibilities and functions.
Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3 of the US... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2023
In Florida, notice reasonably calculated to apprise interested parties of the pendency of the action and afford them an opportunity to present their objections is required in civil cases. This is typically satisfied by following the rules of service of process as outlined in the Florida Rules of... View More
I think both laws not registering a gun and not registering conseal carry endangers my domestic tranquility not knowing who is packing. The 2nd ammendment is more important than the preamble. Same can be said for assault rifles. Seems like the use of such guns are for mass shootings in public... View More

answered on Jan 16, 2023
I agree with your general point of view and believe the Second Amendment should be modified, if not repealed, due to the Supreme Court's 5-4 decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), in which just 5 Justices (in 5-4 decisions) overturned... View More

answered on Dec 31, 2022
No. But you may openly carry a firearm while fishing, and while going to or from a fishing location. See Florida Statue 790.25 (3) (h).
Can a superior officer disregard a complaint when you file against their officers thus due process violation of my civil rights can they legally throw that complaint away or not investigate it that's what they did I think

answered on Dec 15, 2022
Your inquiry is vague as to whether you are seeking money damages or discipline (or termination) of the offending police officer, or both. "Complaining to the police dept." (or to a superior officer) may be viewed as an internal affairs complaint for the purpose of the dept. determining... View More
Security camera in front of 7-11 on pineridge rd.

answered on Dec 8, 2023
If you suffered serious injuries as a result of policemen using excessive force and the videotape corroborates that, then you may have a good case.
I moved in with a family member they gave me this list of expectations & one was I have no expectation of privacy yet I'm paying for the space with my own money but he claims its not a rental so I have no expectation of privacy is this legal?

answered on Dec 7, 2023
If the arrangement is for you to make regular periodic payments (for example, weekly or monthly) in exchange for the space, you are a tenant, which legally makes it a rental. Regardless of it being a rental or not, everyone has a right of privacy to a certain extent. For example, it would likely... View More
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