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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Libel & Slander and White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: I have reason to believe a tenant is stalking me and using covert surveillance without consent for nefarious purposes.

It has been happening for an extended amount of time, and when I recently used an RF bug detector, it has confirmed my suspicions. It also confirmed that an employee is directly related to this incident even though I have nothing personal against that employee. The reason for this is because my RF... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 29, 2019

You did not ask a question. You probably will get no response if you don't ask a question.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Libel & Slander, Family Law and Child Custody for Florida on
Q: Can you have your childs other parent take a drug test to prove he/she is not on drugs? For sole parental responsibility

I believe my sons father is on drugs and wanted to know if/how to get proof of it. I want to have sole parental responsibility when we have split right now.

Denise Martinez-Scanziani
Denise Martinez-Scanziani
answered on Apr 3, 2019

You have to make this request in writing to the judge. Depending on the basis for your request, the court may order a drug test which can be done by either a urine sample or a hair follicle drug test. the hair follicle drug test will detect drug use for a much longer period of time than the urine... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: We own a mobile home in a mobile home part. Back in Sept. They evicted us. For a no real reason.we tried to pay our ren

They fused to take . We we're harrassed beyond belief when I figured out a scam they were making more money off us . By charging extremely high wAter bills were a result of leaks we had under our mobile home. We had a lot of evidence but the judge sided with the big money attorney. That was a... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 3, 2019

"... we got a letter stating the right to claim abandon property. Does this mean we get our home back. [?]"

No. Abandoned property means the mobile home, as well as stuff you left in it,

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: Out of state small claims court question

My florist violated our wedding contract and did not bring the flowers/colors of flowers we agreed upon and instead brought, dying, wilted, brown flowers to our wedding that were not the right color or flowers agreed upon in our paying contract. When I called her the day of the wedding she was... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 16, 2019

It depends. If the suit is filed in Florida, the lawyer must be admitted to practice law in Florida. If it's filed in your home state, the lawyer would have to be admitted to practice in your home state.

It's not clear which possible suit you are asking about: the breach of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: Is it slander if an old coworker gives a new employer a bad reference about me that isn't true?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 8, 2018

It would depend upon what exactly the reference alleges. And technically if the defamation is in writing it would be called "libel".

Q: I was staying at my long time friends home. He got upset with me chanved locks n kep all my personal items and CAT!

Basically the situation is I'm staying with a friend that I've known for a very long time because me and my boyfriend had a disagreement. The friend that I'm staying with changed the locks as well as kept all of my belongings and my cat that isn't even a year old. What can I do in this situation

Drew Bruner
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Drew Bruner
answered on May 31, 2018

This may be both a criminal and civil matter. In Florida, there are generally no "self-help" evictions. If your pet or belongings are also being held without your permission, a crime may have been committed. It is wise to report this to a local law enforcement agency and contact a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I posted my experience with a company I worked for. Can he sue me for defamation?

I worked for a company as an insurance agent. They owe me money from my sales. They accepted I was owed but reversed this by claiming I now owed them even after offering me a portion of my commission and a demand that I sign a waiver so that I could get my check. I refused to sign because they... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 24, 2018

First, as I understand it they have not sued you, but only threatened to sue. Truth is a defense to an action for defamation; if what you said is correct they cannot successfully sue you. Also, they would have to prove the damages they are claiming. And, of course, until they sue, you cannot sue... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: Because someone accused you on act. Can you automatic get a lawsuit.
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 3, 2018

What's "act"? But no, lawsuits aren't "automatic".

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: Can you do jail time for slander
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 2, 2018

No, defamation is not a criminal offense.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I been accused of slender on facebook but that account doesn't even exist I can't find it. What do I do.
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 30, 2018

I believe you mean "slander". But the proper term for published defamation, such as in Facebook, would be "libel".

Contact the person who made the accusation and ask for proof of the alleged defamation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I have been done seriously wrong by the city of Edgewater, Florida. How can I find a lawyer who will fight the city?

Every attorney I have talked to has said "Oh, we don't practice that type of law." What type of practice will take a case against the city? I believe the case involves violations of state statutes and federal civil rights under color of law under 42 USC 1983.

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answered on Apr 2, 2018

Go online and look for an attorney with experience handling civil rights claims.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: HI, I am being sued for reporting a car salesman to the main company.

I send a review about a salesman that I had while visiting a dealer. it was a negative experience. his answer to my questions were short. he even told me to go to another dealer to test drive the car and see it from the inside. In addition he said they didn't have that model when in fact I saw... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 1, 2018

You should get an attorney. Truth is a defense; if what you reported was true such a suit would not succeed. And, by the way, you would have to be served with process, normally in person. An email won't work.

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: My brother is posting false degrading things about me on facebook, can I sue him for slander?

I loaned my brother money, and after I caught him stealing from me he refused to pay me back. He's now writing false sexually degrading, and violent things on facebook towards me. All while claiming I'm only angry with him for not particiating in a fight "over $50". Can I sue... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 1, 2018

You may be able to sue for defamation, if you can prove monetary damages, but it is extremely rare to get a court to enjoin the activity (posting on Facebook in your case).

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law, Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I was given a puppy as a gift from my roommate. I moved out & took my puppy w/ me. He's now saying that I stole the dog

& is pursuing grand theft charges. What can I do to keep my puppy & not go to jail?

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Mar 25, 2018

First issue is proof that the puppy was a gift. It you have witnesses that it was a gift. Any type of card, text, face book posts saying it was a gift is where that I would start.

I suggest that you should hire a lawyer to represent you.

Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: My wife has passed both her drug test and mental evaluation and is still being held in jail until the next court date.

Wife is being held in jail for a writ of signed affidavit for mental health or instability but has passed ber drug screening and her mental evaluation and has been detained for over 72 hours and cannot be visited nor released until the next court date two weeks from now. Is there anything that we... View More

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Mar 22, 2018

There is no way to help here online. You will need to consult with a criminal defense attorney in your area, as getting her released early will require some type of motion to be filed with the court and then likely get an expedited hearing.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: My neighbor is telling multiple people we shot a dog in the neighborhood and it is not true. Can we sue for slander?

We were found not at fault by law enforcement for the dog being shot. Yet the dog owners and our neighbors across the street still continue to tell everyone including the trash guy and other neighbors as far as 3 streets away that we are people who shoot animals.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 7, 2018

If the false statements tend you injure your reputation and you can prove damages, yes you can sue.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: My boyfriend went through my phone while I was sleeping and stole private photos of mine. He took a picture of them

With his phone and is now threatening to use them against me and show other people. Can the police force him to remove the photos that he took without my consent?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 19, 2018

No. Police will tell you that it's a civil matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Social Security and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Good evening,I am looking for a Disability Discrimination attorney.This is not employment related.

Almost died, 2 months in hospital, 4 years to recover.

Hoa president harassed, stole money from me, false police report, etc.

Made my illness come back...had to go back on meds, etc. Dr. Told me to sue. Mother hired hoa attorney. This is her condo. We smoked him out. He is no... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 11, 2018

First, ask Justia to take your name down--you will end up otherwise with many solicitations (and if the HOA has an attorney it would be simple to look up your post).

Getting to your question you mentioned "attorney says....." which sounds like you have an attorney.

As to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Libel & Slander and Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: Neighbor shot my dog dead in my yard

We know the perpetrator he came on to our property murdered our beloved dog when the police came they didn't do a damn thing. What can we do

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jan 24, 2018

Sue the neighbor in small claims court for the money value of the dog (which will be probably be much less than what the dog meant to you).

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Libel & Slander and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Do I have a case? Victoria secret fired me claiming I stole from them. Never happened

1. Their policy is to check employees bags after their shift end. I've purchased items at the store, twice I had an item in my bag. I furnished receipt the item was returned. The second time, I couldn't find my receipt. However, there's a way to look up purchased items using the... View More

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Jan 23, 2018

Absolutely no way to say based upon the information stated. There is obviously written documents involved. The first step is to hire an attorney to review and evaluate the documents and any other information.

Most likely your desire to sue Victoria’s Sectet will be too costly to pursue....
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