I live in a public housing authority with subsidized income based units in a high rise. The housing authority has attempted to evict me by posting a notice, but it lacks telling me what I did (no detail enough to mount a sufficient defense), and they failed to send it with certified mail. Does the... Read more »
Please identify the regulation.
It's probably unorthodox to ask bc I'm not seeking legal advice but I have a paper due this week and our History teacher wants us to write our meaning of Thanksgiving Day so I dug into our founding fathers, read the constitution, and saw that (My question in forum) Ive always wanted to... Read more »
Here's something to ponder. In Missouri, if you owe someone 15 bucks, the person doesn't need to accept payment via a bag of nickels.
408.010. The silver coins of the United States are hereby declared a legal tender, at their par value, fixed by the laws of the United States,... Read more »
I got into a car accident yesterday and they are telling me it’s my fault that I opened my door to get out when I looked back the lady wasn’t even close to my door I opened my door almost out of my car and had to jump back into my car because she ended up taking my door with her car basically... Read more »
A lot depends on where you were etc. If you had time to get out it's on her--she would see door open, feet on the ground., even before you stand up. If you were in the car and swung the door open--that's different.
See if there is a business at the point where you parked that... Read more »
Just to start before I get a lawyer I want to represent myself and get treated as an attorney, which I will and act upon. I want to obtain records and video from a hospital, a state counseling organization, and a state probation and parole center, this includes all records and vvideo I am involved... Read more »
You have the right to represent yourself, but unless you comply with the local court rules, rules of civil procedure, and relevant statutes, you will quickly find the experience to be a frustrating one. It might cost you more in the long run not to have hired a good attorney at the outset.
This case would go to the Supreme Court. It is newsworthy. Civil rights violations. Statues ignored. Policies and procedures not followed. False documents presented to the court. This needs to be brought to the media's attention. Background in Family Law would be a plus. It is a very long... Read more »
There are approximately 80 cases a year which are argued in the Supreme Court. About another 100 cases are resolved without argument.
There are about 7,000 to 8,000 cases a year filed with the Supreme Court. The likelihood of getting a case to the Supreme Court is about 1%.
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I had formally complained about the officer and was made fun of and ignored by the jail administrator. When I was sentenced on my case I told the judge also. They continued to employ him another year then two girls came forward to say he was doing it to them too. They fired him and brought... Read more »
You can try.
An issue may be that the intentional criminal act may be outside the scope of employment and therefore sovereign immunity is not waived.
However, there may be a claim of failure to train and supervise under state torts and federal civil rights
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I went to prison after surrendering my probation for DWS which had a 4 yr. Back up and a misd DUI which had a 6 month county back up. Prior to going to prison I had 314 days in on these charges. After surrendering my probation I went to DOC and two days prior to being released the DOC told me my... Read more »
Sorry that happened to you. Meet with a local civil rights attorney. There’s no way to give you a meaningful answer based on such a short question.
If your dad co-owned the property or is the executor of her estate; then yes, he can. However, if you were paying rent, or had a rental agreement, then he needs to give you 30 days notice.
And he declined and still sued me
Make sure you show up to defend the case. Confer with a attorney. I don’t know the cause of action over which you are being sued. If it’s the Merchandising Practices Act the court has discretion to award reasonable attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. Take this seriously.
I believe that an officer wrongfully charged me with tampering.
If you have been charged with a crime, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you.
I live in a two story house I live up stairs in a appartments to search my apparent when I am not there do they need a warrant with the up stairs location and my name on it
It would depend upon the specific language of the warrant. You need an experienced attorney to review the warrant, which are typically only available for review after they have been executed. You should not assume that if your roommates are involved in criminal activity that officers searching the... Read more »
My house is to be on foreclosure this following Tuesday. Can I sue him? He knows he still owes me 15,000 and that is required to finish the last steps of the house. He knows once I sell the house his debt will be paid. But he rather take my home and this house I built. Please help.
So, if you're in the middle of foreclosure proceedings, you definitely want to speak to an attorney. You normally wouldn't sue if you're already being sued. Instead, you would counterclaim. You'll want an attorney to guide you through this process.
A close friend got a letter stating they found a 7 year old mistake on his disability records and they are demanding he repay back around $100,000 in 30 days. Does he have a legitimate case?
If the letter is from CMS then it should have a notice about a right to assert a waiver of overpayment. Your friend needs to contact the local Legal Services office.
he was housed with an inmate he should not have been rehoused with due to them having a physical altercation so he was again placed with this inmate in segregation in same cell and his cell mate was a 21 yr. old lifer. Another he should've been in protective custody due to his conviction along... Read more »
Contact the Missouri Civil Liberties Union, ask for the names of "cooperating attorneys" for prison cases. They'll give you a free consult.
I am a trans guy transitioning from male to female. Recently I came out to my mum who says she'll never accept me. Is that technically disowning and if so, is it legal to leave the house after being disowned?
Disowning a child and abandoning a child are legally different. If she stops providing you food or kicks you out of your home, etc., then you need to call local child protection services or the police. You can even tell a teacher or someone else your close with that you need help. Talk with your... Read more »
Should return it or give an explanation.
son's mother, step father, my wife's cousin and her husband, ( the boy's father) are planning to bring suit, but the boy has a 17 year old daughter, will be 18 in less than 2 months, she was VERY much in his life, but they are not telling her about the suit...can they ace her out... Read more »
Daughter may have rights, can ask to be co admionistratrix. If feeling frozen out can seek an attorney who is a member of the Mo. Trial Lawyers Assn.--they give free consultations.
Inmates are supposed to be permitted to follow an administrative grievance process in situations such as this one to redress the situation. If the facility in which the inmate is confined has such a grievance process, failure to follow it usually means that the inmate may not bring a lawsuit to... Read more »
my lawsuit against a highway patrol with concrete evidence i was violated and wrongfully jailed what to expect settlement
Best to ask your lawyer. He or she knows more about your case than anyone here.
It has to do with the burden of proof. In a criminal trial, the prosecutor must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt" which is the highest burden of proof in any court case. So when someone is found "not guilty" in a criminal proceeding, it does not mean that the defendant was... Read more »
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