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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Family Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: I was drugged and raped.. I have minimal drtail regarding the act but I have clearemory of prior.. but there are

Cameras all over thr property.. I need to speak to a lawyer who can help me through this the right way. And if anything give me legal advice in this situation. I have a story to tell and there are so many other women this bas and is happening to by this man. I'm scared and do not know where... View More

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answered on Jan 26, 2024

I am so sorry this traumatic event happened to you. Seeking justice can be daunting, but you have options and are showing great courage. Here is my advice:

1. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673. Talk to a counselor before proceeding so you get emotional support and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Hello I am currently about to go into litigation for my sexual harassment case against my former emloyer

Since the lawsuit has been filed in Florida state court can my former small business employer (over 50 employees but under 100 employees) have my case dismissed if he went out of business and is now doing business under a different LLC and a different owner?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 8, 2024

No, the former employer can't have your case dismissed simply because he is no longer doing business as before.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Wife was told that breastfeeding our son wasn't allowed at the pool. We were approached by pool manager while lounging.

I was under the assumption that breastfeeding was allowed in any public area.

I asked the manager to show me the rules in writing where it shows breastfeeding isn't allowed.

He showed me a " rules & reguation" document stating

"[......"is a... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 17, 2023

You are 200% correct. A woman May breastfeed a child anywhere in public she has a right to be.

It isn’t an indecent or inappropriate act.

2 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: florida law on first degree sexual assault how long can it be till you cant bring up the case anymore
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 15, 2023

If you are asking about the statute of limitations, it's generally four years.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Land Use & Zoning and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: What are my rights as a tenant concerning confidentiality?
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Apr 8, 2023

Confidentiality of what? - and keeping it confidential between who and whom? You need to post a new inquiry with more details.

2 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Can/Should I file a police report about something illegal that happened in a state I don’t reside in anymore?

In high school (South Florida), I was in a sexual relationship with my teacher. After I graduated, he broke up with me to focus on his “actual girlfriend.” I never filed a police report due to feelings of guilt and shame. After living with the overwhelming emotions for two years, I couldn’t... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Feb 27, 2023

How long ago did this happen? You may have a civil case against him but more facts are needed. You should reach out to counsel here in Florida for a private free phone consultation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Hi, I just need to know if you can sue or press charges against a TSA agent for sexual assault during a pat down?
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Feb 26, 2023

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Depends on the facts. The issue would be whether the agent did something offensive outside of the pat-down guidelines that the agency instructs them on. Here is a link to an example of such instructions:... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Someone is blackmailing me after receiving pictures of my exposed body. How do I handle this if they are Underaged?

This person sent photos first. Then threatened to expose me unless I sent them money? They did send it to one person without my consent already.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Sep 21, 2022

By your opening admission, this is the bed that you made, so I doubt the Florida courts will get involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I’m in Florida, I was sexually assaulted by the owner of a large company about 10 years ago and was threatened not to ta

Can I do anything about it now

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 27, 2022

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. In answering, I am assuming that you were an adult at the time. For criminal investigation/prosecution, contact your local law enforcement agency or State Attorney's Office (felony intake). You may or may not be beyond the limitations period for criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Hi there, I have questions about discrimination are abouts my work slowly speed.. many times I been told in my work

I just felt discrimina the company in Dunking Donut as employees by coworkers and is not the first time I have to go through this, is full company likely Miami Grill and Chipotle and McDonald's and Charly Restaurant.. but my consent is Dunking Donut where I was hired of the month April 27... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 3, 2022

It sounds like you are wondering if an employer is illegally discriminating against you by hassling you about your work speed. The only way that this might possibly be a legal issue is if you have a disability that the employer was made aware of, and you are able to competently work for that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: I need an attorney to speak with from the Middle District of Florida to represent me to file a lawsuit on a court

From a federal agency that has abused me at home and in my car for eight years and two months.

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 2, 2021

It's hard to tell from your brief description what your legal issue is. The word "abused" does not indicate which rights you believe were violated. (For example, the right to be free from false arrest or police excessive force, the right to freedom of speech, the right to be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Business Law, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: The Apartment complex we live in seems super sketchy please help!

We Live in volusia county florida, my fiancée and I are disabled, my fiancée is pregnant, lots of code violations unresolved, apartment complex has come under new management, both old and new show extreme bias against the LGBTQ+ (I am transgender, my fiancée is genderfluid manager and... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Oct 23, 2021

Is your question what you can do to renew the lease with them? The only ground on whihc you could get them to renew is to prove that, other than you are transgender, they have no reason not to renew the lease. With that being said, you have had no conduct in violation of codes or you have been... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Education Law for Florida on
Q: Can an esthetics instructor lose their license for sexually harassing students.

Recently graduated from esthetics school in Florida but it was the worst experience I've ever had. One of the things we can be taught is a Brazilian wax where all of the last but are waxed. I was the demo for my instructor and during the wax, she kept making comments along the lines “oh look... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 10, 2021

Assuming you are referring to "cosmetology" as defined in Florida Statute 477.013 (4), no, it is doubtful. The conduct you describe doesn't appear to be a crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: If a Me Too crime was committed by a resident of OK in another state how do statutes of limitations come into play?

If victim wants to file a personal injury claim how does the law work for multiple states and multiple assailants. One assailant is a fugitive in that the person was paid to assault me

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 3, 2021

Your question doesn't make a lot of sense. What is a "Me Too crime"? What state was it committed in? What state will be prosecuting? What does it have to do with Florida? And what would a personal injury claim have to do with a criminal prosecution?

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Would it count as kidnapping if I picked them up a friend in an abusive household and kept them safe in another place.

father is a rapist and physical/mental abuser, mother physically/emotionally abuser. Police have been called on numerous occasions and have done nothing. Mother has "kicked out" my friend and called police stating that they ran away. Threaten to kill if police or cps is called. Cps has... View More

Tami Lane Augen
Tami Lane Augen
answered on Jul 4, 2021

This is a difficult question if DCF is not taking any action. It is unclear who called DCF. Your friend can call the abuse hotline herself. She can also continue to call. Your friend can contact the authorities herself as well. Further, your friend may want to reach out to another trusted... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: If a criminal was recorded without his knowledge but it's the only proof of the crime, can it still be used in court?

As an example: a teacher was accused of having an inapropriate relationship with an underage student. There is no proof in text messaging, emails, etc. but there are recordings that the student took without the teacher's knowledge. Would the recordings hold up in court, or could the recording... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 16, 2021

The issue is not whether the student may be penalized…I think that you may be missing the big picture. The real issue is does the defendant have a privacy expectation from the secret recording of their alleged illegal behaviors?

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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: If I was sexually abused by my father at the age of 16 and I’m now 26, how could I press charges?

I was sexually abused until the age of 24 when I decided to leave home

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Apr 8, 2021

Well I think you should start with filing a police report in the county and state where the incident occurred.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: I am a minor and I almost harass someone, if that person proceeds in any way, what can I do?
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Oct 12, 2020

First and foremost you have the right to remain silent...that means shut your mouth and stop talking and/or writing about what you did or almost did...find a lawyer and don’t talk to anyone but that lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Pls give me advice. I was fired bci told on a amanger about breakin company policies in retaliation.amonth later

Sexually harrassed as she went amd told employees that she managed that she saw me at a clinic and i got abortion.along with her always touching me inappropriate

Kevin Sanderson
Kevin Sanderson
answered on Oct 4, 2020

Please phone my office Monday afternoon at 941-444-1548. Thank you.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: I felt pressured into having a brief affair with a superior at work who is like family to the owner can I get severance?

She is a family friend of the owner. I sent an email to HR and asked if this was a fireable offense. I don't want to return to work unless she resigns. She has family that works there and they said I could try to get her to resign but that wouldn't work be cause the owner loves her like... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 28, 2020

If you feel you have been discriminated against because of your race, gender national origin or because have a disability, or feel you have been retaliated against for speaking out or asserting your legal rights in the workplace, you should contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)... View More

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