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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: if judge grants a motion to compel allowing state so many days to submit the discovery can they submit evidence after?

Judge gives deadline of evidence, is state allowed to submit and use evidence after this date to convict someone

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Gov & Administrative Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: Does the FL 627.7288 mean that the deductible doesn’t apply for the rear windshield as well?

My dad’s back windshield was hit by a fruit or a rock or something and it was smashed. He called the insurance and they said they would cover it if it was the front windshield but because it is the back the back then the deductible still applies. I was reading the law and it says motor vehicle... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Feb 18, 2023

Good question. That section reads as follows:

627.7288 Comprehensive coverage; deductible not to apply to motor vehicle glass.—The deductible provisions of any policy of motor vehicle insurance, delivered or issued in this state by an authorized insurer, providing comprehensive...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Business Formation and Business Law for Florida on
Q: Can a 617 Board Member Post about the Affairs Of the Corporation on a Website That Is Not Administered By the Board

Former and Current Board Members Are Posting on Web Sites [NOT ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD] about the Corporation Internal Affairs, Including, but Not Limited to []- NEXTDOOR []- ORLANDO TRILOGY RESIDENTS (CASCADES/GROVELAND RESIDENTS, PAST AND PRESENT) []- OFFICIAL CASCADES OF GROVELAND RESIDENTS... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jan 29, 2023

Interesting issue, which I don't have expertise in, but my somewhat-educated guess is: Regarding the issue of disclosure itself, without regard to whether it causes damage to the corporation, the answer to your question may depend on whether your corporation has a written confidentiality... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Florida on
Q: Trying to contact owner of abandoned vehicle or begin process of claiming said vehicle if no response.

So I asked this question prior and it was removed so I have no idea why. I found an abandoned vehicle in a parking lot that I frequent. The vehicle is clearly abandoned and it’s down bad. Tags are many years expired, I contacted police and they said it’s not their problem. I’d like to contact... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jan 21, 2023

Since the vehicle is on private land, that landowner possesses the vehicle. The statutory procedures for acquiring title to abandoned property (including vehicles) would help you only if the vehicle were on public land. See Florida Statutes Chapter 705 at:... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Florida on
Q: No, only two names. One on birth cert. The other on ID's now expired. Can't do anything witout ID.

People...I have no ID and no entity will give me one. These True ID laws are the problem. Birth cert. name and SS# name are different, and I don't have current ID. STOPS EVERYTHING!

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Dec 12, 2022

You are apparently attempting to add to your prior post, but the way this Justia site works is that each time you post, it is viewed as a brand new post, seen by a different set of lawyers who may or may not overlap with the lawyers who saw your prior post. If you wish to follow up with the lawyer... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Orange County negligently mishandled my identity which has irreparably damaged my life and career

I'm tired of hearing people say, after I explained what happened to me, OMG you need an attorney. Can an individual sue the county?

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Dec 6, 2022

In theory, yes but government bodies may be immune from suit under a doctrine called sovreign immunity. Nobody online can give you the level or quality of advice you'd need to be able to act on your own; only an attorney whom you retain to resolve the issue can do that.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Orange County negligently mishandled my identity which has irreparably damaged my life and career

I'm tired of hearing people say, after I explained what happened to me, OMG you need an attorney. Can an individual sue the county?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Dec 6, 2022

To add to Mr. Kaufman's answer, before you can sue a county in Fla. for negligence, you must submit a notice of claim within three years pursuant to Fla. Statute Sec. 768.28 in order for the county to have the opportunity to evaluate your claim and attempt to settle with you to prevent... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What federal laws are broken when a court reporter refuses to hand in a transcript to a litigant?

Several court reporters are refusing to submit a electronic transcript to a litigant in an attempt to conceal a fraudulent court. The court reporters have made unlawful misinformation statements to the litigant and told them that they needed a lawyer for these transcripts, that they had to go to... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Nov 8, 2022

I will start by answering your closing question, "What federal law have (sic) been violated?" Answer: None.

FYI, most civil trial court reporters are not paid by the court or the government for their reporting services. The litigants hire them and must pay them.

If you...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What federal laws are broken when a court reporter refuses to hand in a transcript to a litigant?

Several court reporters are refusing to submit a electronic transcript to a litigant in an attempt to conceal a fraudulent court. The court reporters have made unlawful misinformation statements to the litigant and told them that they needed a lawyer for these transcripts, that they had to go to... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 6, 2022

That's weird. A reporter must provide a requested transcript to a party to the case if the party pays the estimated cost up front, and an appropriate motion to the court may be made to seek relief. Which law applies depends on which court you're in.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: What should I do if my brother's visitation privileges has been indefinitely suspended more than 7 years ago.

My brother is in prison in Florida. His visitation privileges has been indefinitely suspended since 2016 for an incident that he was accused of partaking in but never received any disciplinary report for. How do we get his visitation rights restored?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 30, 2023

Contact the Human Rights Defense Center - https://www.humanrightsdefensecenter.org

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: I went to jury duty on 10/4/2012 and got another request to go on 11/2023. is that a mistake, ? can i just ignore it

I went to jury duty on 10/4/2022 and got another request to go on 11/2023. is that a mistake, ? can i just ignore it? i don't think this is fair.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 8, 2023

That was 11 years ago! Do you imagine that once you do jury duty you are immune forever from being required to do jury duty again? By all means, don't just ignore it. Call the clerk of court and ask about it. If you are told that it is a mistake, make sure you get something in writing.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts, Public Benefits and Contracts for Florida on
Q: I was lead to believe that the federal government who do i sue?

I was lead to believe that the federal government would be taking care of the citizen's with hardship I had taken on a tenant to help make bills lower and was initially approved after email requested documents then made appointments to pickup funds upon arrival they asked me to sign the top... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 15, 2023

If you were falsely told by your tenant that they were going to receive government rent assistance which they didn’t receive, you can sue the tenant for the rent they agreed to pay you in your lease agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: What to do if I woke up sick Sunday but have a court pre-trial hearing tomorrow on Monday afternoon? (Covid)

Recently exposed to someone who had Covid. I woke up today sick, fever sore throat, but have court tomorrow. Today is Sunday so I won’t be able to contact the court till tomorrow - and my hearing is at 130pm the same day. It’s a pre-trial for a traffic ticket I chose to dispute. How easily will... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Sep 10, 2023

What action you should take depends on whether you're well enough to appear. "Don't want to get others sick" is not an issue because you can simply wear a mask. If you're not well enough to make the trip, the best thing you can do is, first, try to reach a traffic ticket... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Opening pedestrian path to motorized traffic/changing dead end street - Neighborhood Property Value Loss

Our street in a protected historic district currently is a dead end with 10 households on it. At the end of the street is a small footpath that allows pedestrians to walk over to another street, so some of those properties currently have zero motor traffic.

A developer has bought a property... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Aug 9, 2023

You hire an attorney who does this sort of work, not just real-estate. This is not anywhere close to a DIY project. This is complex litigation with lots of moving parts,.and if you want any chance of succeeding, you will have to hire top talent at a price.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Florida on
Q: City Official - Ok to write recommendations under name of town A using position of town B?

Is it legal for a City Official working for 2 different neighboring towns in different positions, to a write an official recommendation/inspection in the name of Town A using his job title of Town B? With the official header head and seal of City A he does not currently hold said position in and... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 26, 2023

Your inquiry begs the question of, why is it a problem for you? The answer to your inquiry probably depends on whether Town A officially permits him to do that.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Seven months homeless and still haven't encountered an atheist, humanist, non-religious shelter or organization.

What should I do when I'm atheist/agnostic and can't seem to get help from these organizations? They in fact exist, such as the American Atheists, FFrF, Humanists but they don't have offices where I am and I can't seem to get help over the phone. Because of this, the things I... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 19, 2023

County-run shelters, legally, should be non-religious (but I have no knowledge of whether they actually are). You might want to try Palm Beach County Homeless Services, (561) 904-7900.

You might also try contacting the Florida Humanist Association, which does not have a shelter, but may...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: I am 19, can i be charged if i have my fathers handgun in his car when i am by myself in the state of florida?

Can I use it in a moment in which my life is threatened

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

It is not, in general, illegal for a person aged 19 to possess a handgun. And, again in general, it is legal to possess a firearm in a vehicle if it is properly secured. So, it shouldn't be a problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for Florida on
Q: Can you be denied access to a public building for refusing to show ID?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jun 6, 2023

In general, certainly.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: what is the Treaty of Middle Plantation?

It is the Treaty that helps the people called Black in the US. They are actually American Indians.

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Dec 26, 2022

It was a treaty with several Native American tribes and England that was signed in Virginia in 1677. It gave the tribes control over their home lands and the right to bear arms in exchange for loyalty to the Crown.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: I am being treated wrong discriminated against abused byy attorney
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 25, 2022

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