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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Landlord - Tenant for Montana on
Q: My sister and I have been bullied by or pears and landlord for being a single over 50, Montana bread and born evon the c

Cops are involved.i herd a cop say to my x was we always catch people like her sooner or later.i don't know what he was talking about.my nabier and there kids shoot my animals and vehicles and home with are rifles.my car has several dents and scratches on the glass facing there yard.we also... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2023

If you believe you and your sister are victims of harassment and your property has been damaged, you should document all incidents and report them to local law enforcement. Bullying and harassment are serious issues, and you have rights that protect you against such behaviors. Property damage and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Divorce and Family Law for Montana on
Q: Wife convicted attempted homicide two shots lever action gun hit once in stomach. Stems from asking for divorce civil

Suit what can it recover. Spent ridiculous amount on divorce already with no end. Wife is in Billings Montana prison. Had a prenup all retirement funds are froze need help

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

In cases of personal injury stemming from a criminal act, you may pursue a civil suit for damages. This can include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and any other losses directly related to the incident.

With regards to the divorce, while the prenuptial...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Montana on
Q: If I report a possible crime, can police give my name to suspects?

Shortly after reporting a possible Breaking & Entering I witnessed to a local business on my way to work, the local Police came to my job, insinuated I was guilty of a crime and admitted to confirming my identity to the suspected individuals found at the scene. I was not aware I knew them... View More

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answered on Mar 3, 2023

In general, police officers are required to protect the confidentiality of individuals who report crimes. This is commonly known as "confidentiality of sources" or "informant privilege," and it is designed to encourage people to come forward with information about criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Montana on
Q: I need help with privacy violations that were made via unauthorized background checks. What do I do? Who do I contact?

I have recently decided to take back my privacy rights. When doing so I discovered a lot of people, whose names, claimed relatives performing background checks when not authorized to do so without my consent. I would like to know the legal steps to pursue this in the most legal ways possible to... View More

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

Start by gathering all your evidence, including screenshots and any records of unauthorized background checks. Document each instance where your privacy was breached and note the names and organizations involved.

Next, contact the entities that performed these checks. Request a detailed...
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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Montana on
Q: They're trying to charge me for a third DUI. The call was made to the dispatch from a guy who was selling us a truck

They took parts off the distributor cap so we can keep it running to move it. I went to go get gas and on my way back I was sitting at the light with a car in front of me and a car behind me. The cop turn onto the street from the light seeing me and immediately makes a u-turn almost wrecking the... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

If you believe your rights have been violated during the arrest or subsequent legal proceedings, it's essential to discuss your concerns with your attorney and consider seeking a second opinion if necessary. Your attorney should work diligently to protect your rights and provide the best... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Constitutional Law for Montana on
Q: I'm work in a school district and i'm looking for the montana school laws on due process. I'm completely new to this.

I had an incident happen at school and i was to know if Due process was followed?

Brian Lehman
Brian Lehman
answered on Jan 30, 2017

You would need to provide more information on what happened. Due process and its requirement can play out in a number of ways depending on what happened and who was involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Montana on
Q: What would senator tester need to do to lower voting ages?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 10, 2015

Get a bill enacted, basically.

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Q: Can you give me a historical description of the Loving et ux vs. Virginia case?

Can you give me a historical description of the Loving et ux vs. Virginia case?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 10, 2015

Wikipedia probably has a page on this. Look there.

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Q: Pro se civil rights cs in the lwr crts of AK +TN=no good faith/jurisdiction? MT is new domicile, want to go US Suprm

Newly domiciled in Missoula Co. MT. Since 2007 have my D.V. cases that has snowballed into my civil rights cases in 2 different states who do not have good faith or comity=jurisdiction left. Want to bump it up to US Supreme Crt for reform. Only Feds have jurisdiction over all 3 states? Need list... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 7, 2015

Look in the phone book or online for the right attorney.

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