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I am facing a possession charge and have a trial scheduled for next month. My public defender told me I could leave the courtroom, which led to a warrant for failure to appear, even though I was present. This was resolved with the judge, who lifted the warrant after we explained the... View More 
answered on Mar 17, 2025
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
I am facing a possession charge and have a trial scheduled for next month. My public defender told me I could leave the courtroom, which led to a warrant for failure to appear, even though I was present. This was resolved with the judge, who lifted the warrant after we explained the... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
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...."
I recently went through a custody battle with my ex-husband, where I was granted full physical and legal custody with a no-contact order. He's filed an appeal, and I've returned to court multiple times due to his contempt. My current issue is that my current husband's ex-wife keeps... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
You will need to call a lawyer to schedule a consultation, so that the court docket and documents may be reviewed. Your description is confusing regarding why your current husband's ex-wife would be a party to court proceedings (or is she?), and is so, for what type of proceeding and which... View More
A close family member has died. Only one person was named beneficiary of the estate. The beneficiary truly loved the family member that died and took care of that family member with good intentions for a long time. Other people in the family did nothing to help the grantor when he was very sick and... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
There is nothing the toxic family members can do, but if they keep it up, the person being slandered can consider getting a civil litigation attorney and filing suit against them for these behaviors, at best it may be to just ignore them if possible and hopefully they will tire, if not, then... View More
If a customer lied and said that you were rude to them so you were fired. Now you have to put on future application that you were fired. The customer lied about the whole incident.in Florida. I have never had any complaints about me being rude
answered on Feb 17, 2024
The tort of slander prohibits someone from publishing or making a false statement or defamatory statement, known to be false. So while you could make a claim against the customer, a matter of opinion isn’t going to help you if that’s the customers opinion. How would you ever prove the customer... View More
I'm considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and would like to know if it's possible to include a potential future civil judgment for slander in the bankruptcy filing. There has been no settlement offered by the other party's attorney, and no judgment has been issued yet. Can a... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2025
Good question. 11 U.S. Code § 523 (a) (6) provides that debt for "willful and malicious injury" is not discharged in bankruptcy. If the slander is proven to be "willful and malicious", the actual damages (as opposed to punitive damages, etc.) might not be dischargeable.
My ex-daughter-in-law has opened a non-profit using our family name without permission, despite reverting to her maiden name and stating she never wanted to be associated with our family name. She was found by Illinois DCFS to have abused and neglected her four children, for whom she now has no... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
You may need to initiate a lawsuit for defamation. Depending on the nature of her statements, it may be defamation per se. Nevertheless, you will likely need to prove some economic damages which is often the primary hurdle in these cases.
I was charged following an officer's incomplete investigation, where only the accuser was interviewed, and no evidence was gathered. The charge was dismissed, but the state attorney prosecuted, issuing a subpoena with an incorrect charge, which I view as slander. I've experienced severe... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
contact a civil rights lawyer to see if your civil rights have been violated
Probation Officer falsified information on a drug screen, accused me of being a drug addict and I have never had drug charges in my life, I was on probation for DWLS. Probation officer poured out original urine sample out in the sink in front of me after telling him I wanted it sent to lab, was... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
You should look for a lawyer who has experience with wrongful convictions and civil rights cases. These attorneys understand the complexities involved in challenging legal decisions and can navigate the system effectively on your behalf.
It's important to find someone who has... View More
If a party accused of defamation sent a defamatory email to who they believed was the victim's boss, but this email was sent based on information from a website that the victim put up to see if their defamer would contact their bosses if they stopped being private about who they work for,... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
This could be a good argument because the "boss" may not count as a third person. Do you have an attorney? The defamation case is super complicated. You may have other defenses based on the fact, such as it is your opinion, you are telling the truth, or you have the privilege to talk... View More
I had to deal with a brake checker (road rager). Captured it on my dashcam. I contacted the police, but they weren't interested. So I want to post it online to Youtube. In this video, I want to include the person's face along with their license plate (both still images added into the... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
When sharing footage of another driver’s behavior, it’s important to consider both legal and ethical implications. Displaying someone’s face and license plate can raise privacy concerns, even if the incident occurred in a public space like a highway. Florida law allows for recording in public... View More
I'm a young man in my 20s, literally just in leisure in my room and I like having my blinds open so light comes in and I'm looking out my window and there's a pool, trees and a sidewalk that leads to other units. Well I get a weird feeling and I glance over and an amazon delivery... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
You didn’t do anything wrong by simply looking out your window. It's perfectly normal to have your blinds open and to observe the surroundings from your own home. As long as you weren't engaging in any inappropriate behavior, it's your right to enjoy the view from your residence.... View More
He also has gone online and slandered my name by posting personal letters and stuff I never wanted anyone to see. He is getting away with thousands of dollars worth of damage and I'm about to lose the roof over my head cause he still my payment to keep it.
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You should take immediate action to protect yourself and your property. Contact the police to report the break-in, theft, and vandalism. Provide them with all the evidence you have, including any messages, photos, or witnesses that can support your case.
Additionally, consider seeking a... View More
My mentally ill sister tried to have me killed. When that failed, she tried both filing a false police report and then a restraining order. Since the claims were baseless, nothing happened of course and everything was dismissed. Yet my otherwise perfect, immaculate, spotless record for my entire... View More
answered on May 25, 2024
When you say she tried to kill you, did you suffer any injuries ? If you did, you should reach out to one of us for possible contingency fee representation which means you don’t pay unless you win.
answered on Mar 25, 2024
Was this a trial? Evidentiary hearing? Non evidentiary hearing? These things matter.
I live in a different county from someone who has obtained and distributed my picture, dob, dl #, social, and other PII. I need to know how to have a demand letter like a cease and desist served IMMEDIATELY.
Is it necessary to have this done by an attorney or can I do it myself?
Please help!
answered on Mar 15, 2024
By "a cease and desist", presumably you mean a demand letter, as opposed to some sort of a court order. Send, by certified mail, return receipt required, a letter demanding that the conduct be stopped immediately.
I'm an owner of some dogs that got loose from my yard and attacked a dog that a lady was walking when the road. Her and I were in contact after it happened and she at first told me she didn't want money but I could give her stuff of my that were equal the amount of money she spent at the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2024
Technically, it would be libel (written defamation), not slander. While you don't believe you were careless, she probably is entitled to think so, and thus to inform people of that opinion. And no, it's not illegal to warn people that your address is nearby.
Carolyn parent and Edward McDowell are the injured party and hit behind back wheel passages side of car and hit again
answered on Jan 13, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear exactly what happened, but it looks like you were struck in the rear by another vehicle. I hope you are all okay. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with a Florida attorney to... View More
My friend's daughter and my daughter are friends. The mother of another child texted my friend bashing my 9 yr old daughter. I've never even met this child or her mom, but this mom has been spreading nasty comments about my daughter to several people in our community. I have text proof of... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, you could reach out to local attorneys who handle defamation matters. However, it's worth keeping in mind that even if a situation meets a textbook definition of libel or slander, many law firms... View More
i need an attorney who will fight for me and will charge after they win the case.
answered on Aug 18, 2023
You are looking for a personal injury attorney that specializes in these types of cases.
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