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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 
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
One can pay to stay in, for example, a bunkhouse with a number of beds in the same room and a common bathroom. The privacy expectation for that would obviously be different than if you rented a room with a private bathroom, kitchen, etc., or an apartment, or a house. In other words, if you... View More
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?
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In Florida, even if a living arrangement is not formally recognized as a rental, you generally have some expectation of privacy, particularly in areas exclusively used by you. Paying for a space, even within a family member's home, typically grants you certain rights similar to those of a... View More
The allegations was alleged to happen off school grounds and supposedly reported to the city police department the minor was questioned without his parents being there or aware of situation
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
In the United States, the rights of minors during questioning by school officials and school police officers can vary depending on the state and the specific circumstances. Generally, school officials have some authority to question students about incidents that may affect the school environment,... View More
In Florida, if I'm stopped by a police officer and they request that I roll my car window all the way down, am I legally required to do so, even if communication can happen clearly without it and there's no safety reason given?
answered on Mar 12, 2025
yes, you are required to roll your window down, cooperate, and provide identification
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I want to know if it is legal for the Port Saint Lucie Police Department to come to my house and ask to update gang files, even though I have been out of trouble for over a decade and no crime has been committed. The officers did not have a warrant or documentation, did not provide a reason for the... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
It's legal for them to ask questions, and it's up to you whether to answer or not, and it's also up to you whether to allow entry or not.
Can i file a motion to supress the traffic stop, and get the RAWOV dismissed? Being that my tint is 35% VLT “the most common tint” also 8 shades lighter than “28 VLT illegal”. Does that make the traffic stop unlawful? Someone please help
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
If your window tint was within the legal limit, you may have grounds to challenge the validity of the traffic stop. An officer must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over, and if the reason was based on an incorrect belief that your tint was illegal, the stop might be unlawful. If the stop was... View More
Respondent filed a motion to dismiss, and quash for lack of personal and home jurisdiction. I filed a counterclaim stating that Florida remains home state under UCCJEA from previous filings and custody orders, child primary residence 2015-2020, continuing jurisdiction due to my domicile and... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2025
It sounds like the judge determined that Virginia has jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), possibly because Florida relinquished jurisdiction in 2021. Even though you argued Florida's continuing jurisdiction, the court may have relied on the... View More
I want to follow up on this matter, I lost everything regarding the allegations and delusional foolish acts of all these individual
deputies, prosecutor, witness, this matter left me in a great deal of stress depression and homeless after taken days of work to attend the extensive case... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
I am sorry you went through this maelstrom
If you email me a copy of the arrest, motion to suppress, the information and nol pros, I am happy to look at it and give you an educated opinion as to how to proceed, and, against who.
answered on Dec 30, 2024
Are you asking if police MUST charge someone with the crime of marijuana possession (in Fla.) if they find half a pound of it in someone's possession? The answer is no, because it is within their discretion to charge or not to charge.
Or are you asking if it is legal for police to... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
It depends on what you precisely need, most attorneys work in specialty areas, we usually handle estate planning and probate and business entity formation and related contracts, other law offices have other specialties and matters that they handle, some more and some less areas.
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answered on Nov 28, 2024
Read your condo's recorded restrictions (with all amendments) and the master deed. All should be recorded. Be prepared to be fined.
The incident involved 3 separate depts. I was the victim but the other person called since I had no phone.
He stood in front of my car trapping me in a cult de sac. Stating he was about to get a pay check. Then he declared I ran over his foot. He intentionally placed his foot under the... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
You may have grounds to sue if you believe you were treated unfairly by law enforcement, especially if there's evidence of bias, intimidation, or misconduct. If the police failed to investigate properly, ignored important details like the body cam footage, or treated you with bias due to their... View More
I requested the bodycam footage of an incident. There is a fee due to it taking more than 15 minutes to get the video so there is a fee. Can I have the fee waived if I’m indegent
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answered on Sep 30, 2024
You may be able to have the fee waived for bodycam footage if you can demonstrate that you are indigent. Many public agencies have provisions for fee waivers or reductions based on financial hardship. It would be helpful to provide documentation of your indigency when making the request.... View More
And then say to a suspect is this your trash and arrest you for it.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
If you witnessed another officer placing evidence in the trash and then falsely accusing someone, that is a serious issue. This kind of behavior is unethical and could be illegal. As a fellow officer, you have a responsibility to report misconduct, especially when it can result in an unjust arrest... View More
Case is against Broward county Florida I had a tenant that applied for erap COVID rent assistance which was initially approved but when I went to pick up the funds I was denied went through appeal process then referred to another organization (our Florida) which went through process again this time... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
It sounds like you’re facing a complex and challenging situation involving several legal issues, including tax fraud, eminent domain, and damages to your credit score. Given the nature of your case, which involves both local government actions and financial harm, you may want to focus on finding... View More
I would think the police interviews, body cams, etc are copyright the police and state. Thanks.
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
When you obtain police interviews, body cam footage, or other similar materials through a FOIA request, it's essential to understand that these materials are generally considered public records. However, they may still be subject to certain copyright protections, usually held by the government... View More
Had a tenant who applied for erap assistance rental assistance which was initially approved but when I went to pick up the funds I was denied and referred to another organization our Florida which did the same thing but this time stating that " our records show that your application was marked... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
You are facing a complex situation involving tax fraud, violation of your constitutional rights, and financial damages due to the actions of the Broward County Department of Children and Families. It sounds like the handling of your tenant's rental assistance application led to a cascade of... View More
Can I receive a settlement from those illegal detained days?
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
If you were held illegally for 8 days on a court-ordered warrant, and the time credited to your detention was incorrect, you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit. Unlawful detention or false imprisonment is a violation of your rights, and you could potentially seek compensation for the time you... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
If you’re renting student housing and don’t move in until the middle of the month, you might wonder why you’re being charged for the full month. Typically, rental agreements are based on the terms set forth in the lease, which often require payment for the entire month regardless of when you... View More
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