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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: hello I was incarcerated back in 2017 and filed a civil case due to the action of 42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

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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

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: I am an Indian and have proof that goes to the 1600s why am I taxed.

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?

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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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: in florida what constitutes notice reasonably calculated in civil case... What statue?
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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

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue the Florida Legislature if conseal carry no longer has to register. Does it endanger my civil rights?

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

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: can I legally concealed carry a firearm without a permit in Florida while fishing
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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).

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights for Florida on
Q: When following a police report against police officers they complaint is it legal not to pursue it

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

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
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

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue big tech or the police or both for their inaction in my situation where I’m hacked and they don’t do anything?

I have been hacked for more than a year now, I’ve done everything in my power from self troubleshooting to asking for help online, this problem is beyond me and I feel very devasted.

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answered on May 1, 2024

It's understandably frustrating and distressing to deal with a hacking situation, especially when it feels like you're not getting the support you need. If you're considering legal action because you feel that big tech companies or law enforcement haven't adequately responded to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Tax Law for Florida on
Q: Civil mater regarding in property ownership circuit court judicial branch does a defendant have a right to a trail
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answered on Mar 28, 2024

In civil matters concerning property ownership within the jurisdiction of the circuit court's judicial branch, defendants do indeed have the right to a trial. This fundamental right is designed to ensure that all parties have an opportunity to present their case, including evidence and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Constitutional Law and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: The person who interviewed me for a position ended up being the person who accepted the position. She never disclosed it

I interviewed for a position at a company in Florida. The person who interviewed me later in the process that they had decided to hire someone internal to fill the position. She accidentally accepted my LinkedIn request and 2 months after I interviewed she changed her position to state that she had... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2024

While the situation you described may be unethical and unprofessional, it is not illegal.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Charge Overview and First Steps

My brother has been living with me for about 3 months and I have reason to believe he spit in my lotion after an argument thinking I wouldn’t know.

While I don’t have any physical proof this happened would the local PD be able to test it for his saliva?

What are the steps to... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jun 6, 2023

What's your problem? Even if you, for some reason, ingest the lotion, do you really think that would infect you with some serious disease? No, it's obviously not worth your time.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Am I qualified to receive somee kind of money for being incarcerated for 8 months until my charge was dismissed?

Who would I be wanting to sue in that specific case?

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on May 15, 2023

Florida does have a wrongful incarceration that provides compensation up to $50,000 per year to wrongfully incarcerated individuals. You should discuss the facts of your case with an attorney here in Florida about how to apply.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I was seeing a psychiatrist for employment and to better myself instead he wrote and said horrible things about me which

Which left me traumized and suicidal not wanting to be around others anymore

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Apr 11, 2023

Were these statements made to a third party? Reach out to counsel for a full review of the facts. You may have a case.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Hired by a Federal Agency, got infected while on training, and terminated my employment. Can they just terminate it?

I was hired by a federal agency and invited for two weeks of training. I got infected with COVID on the third day of the training. They provided a hotel for quarantine. I could not receive the adequate medication that I needed from ER. The PCP advised me in Florida to travel from GA to have a... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

It's possible that you may have a case if your termination was discriminatory or in violation of federal law or agency policy. The EEOC investigates complaints of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, so if you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Native American Law for Florida on
Q: Why are the whites still in America when the Treaty of Middle Plantation says they must leave.

IV.

Whereas by the mutual Discontents, Complaints, Jealousies and Fears of English and Indians, occasioned by the Violent Intrusions of divers English into their Lands, forcing the Indians by way of Revenge, to kill the Cattel and Hogs of the English, whereby Offence and Injuries being... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Feb 20, 2023

If you have any questions regarding these and other Tribal land issues, you can contact the BIA or Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington DC, and they can respond to your questions and concerns Good Luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: I've been residing at a hotel for over 45 days, locked out several times. Any protection on my behalf from police

Hotel deployable, needs code enforcement. No water after midnight, living with rats and roaches. Smoke alarm in all rooms don't work, most ac units are busted from outside the rooms. Locks on doors are being held up with scotch tape, not secured

Families are living here, including me... View More

Leonard Louis Cagan
Leonard Louis Cagan
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Unlikely that this is a criminal matter. I would suggest contacting code enforcement department in the county where the facility is. They may need a complaint in order to investigate. I hope this helps.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: My car was taken by the police because my boyfriend drove it to his work site and was arrested for economic felonies.

They think there is evidence in the car of his crime. That's why they said they could take it. The car is registered to me, it's new so the title is between the dealership and myself, insurance is in my name. I was not at the scene when this took place. I got a ride to the scene to get my... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Dec 20, 2022

In my opinion, the police did not have the right to keep your car without a warrant. Was that your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Can an police department open an investigations under false pretenses - no evidence or witness testimony or suspicion).

Hypothetical - Can an officer arrest/question/harass an individual who is deemed to be "searching questionable materials (eg:active shooter policies and procedures)". When that said person has a Ph.D in the subject matter, doing policy work for NGO's and creating these exact... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Dec 16, 2022

You stated that your inquiry is a hypothetical, which means it's not a real situation. Most or all lawyers viewing Justia inquiries will not respond to purely academic questions - that is the the province of academicians.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: How was judicial review established?
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Oct 21, 2022

You can easily find online academic articles on this subject, for example:

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artIII-S1-2/ALDE_00013513/ The key case where the Supreme Court established judicial review was Marbury vs. Madison. See more about it at:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: If I get dv battery charge dropped in fl, what lawful civil retribution should I do?

Filing false police report, pain n suffering like whole unnecessary arrest, imprisonment and court fees? Kicked out of own house after she already moved out due to can't return to scene she claimed. Forced to abandon dogs until trial is done.

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Oct 15, 2022

Retribution means punishing for revenge. I assume that's not what you mean; that you instead mean to ask what legal action you can take to seek monetary compensation for your loss of liberty, economic losses, and emotional distress. You certainly may sue your accuser (your ex) for malicious... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Election Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Does this mean governor Ron DeSantis committed voter intimidation by using felons who unknowingly voted illegally?

Just days before the primaries, governor DeSantis made sure not to clarify that these voters were felons who thought their rights were restored. I cannot see how this is NOT being considered voter intimidation. If you think that what this man has done was legal, please explain. I appreciate your... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Aug 22, 2022

I looked online for what you are referencing, and I see a story regarding DeSantis announcing that the Fla. Dept. of Law Enforcement arrested 20 people who allegedly voted illegally because their voting rights were not restored, even though they were allowed to register. (See, for example,... View More

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