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answered on Aug 13, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean a claim based on factually fraudulent evidence, that the attorney knows to be false? Yes
Or do you mean a claim against a defendant that the attorney is basing on a theory of fraud (as in a... View More 
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Based on the Constitution and legal procedures in the United States:
Filing a fraud on the court claim and a habeas corpus petition as a single document is generally not recommended, as these are separate legal actions with different purposes and requirements:
1. Fraud on the court:... View More
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
In Hawaii, when a child is charged with possession of a detrimental drug, the process typically involves law enforcement and the juvenile justice system. However, the approach can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the severity of the offense.
Initially, police may detain the... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
If you're concerned that the Attorney General is not addressing issues with nonprofits serving the homeless, there are several steps you can take. First, document your concerns clearly and comprehensively. This should include specific instances of the issues you've observed, along with... View More
I am inquiring about the legal authority of a federal court in a new jurisdiction to modify the original conditions of supervised release for an individual who has transferred jurisdictions, without any evidence or allegations of a violation. Specifically, what powers does the new court have under... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
When you transfer to a new federal jurisdiction while on supervised release, the receiving court gains significant authority under 18 U.S.C. § 3605, which transfers "all powers" previously held by the original court. This includes the power to modify your release conditions even without... View More
Speaker of the House says remote voting by members is unconstitutional, but I can't find that.
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly require members of Congress to vote in person. The relevant provisions, such as Article I, Section 5, grant each House the authority to determine its rules of proceedings. This allows flexibility in how voting is conducted, leaving it to the discretion of... View More
I'm wondering what I should do because I honestly feel let down once again basically by the DOE who really didn't give me the education I deserved or could have gotten and now the state of Hawaii although technically we won, it feels like I'm yet again getting a high school... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
In a situation where you were part of a class action lawsuit and have not received any settlement or response, your first step should be to contact the law firm that represented the class in the lawsuit. Ensure that they have your current contact information and inquire about the status of the... View More
Hypothetically. It is not murder to kill an animal, unless endangered. So killing a canary, wolf or non-human species is not murder?
Lost in this 21st century world, got lost in the internet and read people's dark posts. Trying to gain sanity back into my head.
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Under the common law which is the basis for our criminal (which can vary from state to state) is
Killing another human being with malice aforethought.
There's your answer
Should I settle on degree assault? I was in a choke hold(100lbs) by a 300lb sheriff ..was trying to breath..said I kicked him and being charged w/ 1st degree assault
answered on Sep 30, 2018
There is no way an internet attorney could advise you based on those limited facts.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
You have not given enough facts for an attorney to answer you, and this question calls for specifically tailored legal advice or a certain amount of research.
answered on Oct 17, 2015
What are the facts and circumstances that cause you to ask this question? Read In Re: Milligan.
answered on Oct 10, 2015
This sounds like a homework assignment. We are not here to help you with homework. Read these things an do legal research to be able to answer.
Need clarification on what "and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State." is interpreted as.
answered on Sep 23, 2015
More facts are needed to answer your question, and specifically tailored legal advice which would probably entail research on the part of an attorney.
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