answered on Oct 2, 2022
Your question straddles a number of categories. I can only speak for the civil part; a criminal defense attorney could address criminal aspects. In my experience, it is the judge who makes decisions on dismissals. Your question includes the word "only." I can only say that I haven't... Read more »
The situation involves illegal sedation of a disabled person in a group home with evidence, and neglect/abuse with evidence. The group home agency has failed to correct the situation or address the situation appropriately on so many levels it's mind-blowing. We also want to sue for... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2022
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Although this site doesn't operate like a lawyer referral service, the closest feature here is the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. You could use it to supplement searches you've already conducted. There's also a Lawyer Referral resource with the... Read more »
The following transaction was entered on 8/30/2022 at 4:28 PM EDT and filed on 8/30/2022
Case Name: DAVIS v. CHESTER CROZER HOSPITAL et al
Case Number: 2:21-cv-05035-CMR
Filer:
WARNING: CASE CLOSED on 06/03/2022
Document Number: 22
Docket Text:... Read more »
answered on Sep 8, 2022
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), the Court may dismiss a case if it determines that your Complaint, accepting every allegation as true, "fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted." In layman's terms, it means the Court is dismissing your case because the facts... Read more »
The case is a minor traffic accident. The prosecutor filed charges based on here say. They know the witness, keeps lying to everyone about what happened, and have done nothing. And the prosecutor, attached somebody else’s juvenile record to my file. Because we’re both Hispanic, and have the... Read more »
answered on Sep 1, 2022
What county and courthouse is the case pending at? What are you being charged with? Consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney for proper representation immediately.
I don’t live with my siblings anymore and a court ordered me to live with my dad and my mother won’t let me see them is there a way I can get a court to make my mother have to let me visit my siblings?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
Your father could file a petition on your behalf or if you’re 18 you could file a petition
answered on Aug 2, 2022
There are attorneys in the human rights field who would know this best, but you await a response for two weeks. Until you find one, for now you try could searching for attorneys who handle human rights cases on a pro bono basis. You could also check with legal aid societies, bar associations, and... Read more »
I am considering to take a legal action against my tenants on 1st floor in my rental house (legal 2-family) due to tenants behaviors as follows:
- Repeatedly using my private garage without my permission;
- Repeatedly opening my private letters, and sealed them back;
-... Read more »
answered on Jul 25, 2022
If your tenants do not have the protection of an unexpired current lease and are not rent regulated, you may commence a holdover proceeding to recover possession of the apartment. Strongly recommend retaining an experienced landlord/tenant attorney to assist you with the process.
I am a graduate student of color and have a disability. I was recently withdrawn by my graduate program. I experienced both racial and disability based discrimination at the university which both impacted my academic progress. I was never provided support or an accommodation despite reporting... Read more »
answered on Jul 23, 2022
One option could be to reach out to attorneys to learn if your matter falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or other applicable federal and state laws. The ADA was enacted to prohibit discrimination based on disability. Good luck
all? Pled not guilty and I'm awaiting a motion date from my lawyer.
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Speedy trial is only applicable when your attorney does not consent to adjournments and requests the ADA to take the time until the next court appearance. If your attorney has consented to any of the adjournments for strategic reasons these days would be excluded from the speedy trial calculation.... Read more »
If only the attorney was served with the summons with notice
answered on May 9, 2022
You cannot serve a summons on an attorney for a new case unless service is accepted in a document filed with the court.
I want to identify a defendant via order to show cause with an affidavit of support. Do I need a petition? If so, do I need to buy an index number? Can use the same index number in a lawsuit after the order to show in the same matter? Or do I have to buy a new index number?
answered on Apr 28, 2022
Yes, you will need to file a petition (for which you will need to purchase an index number) and move by Order to Show Cause for pre-action discovery (which can only be used to identify a defendant - not to find out if you actually have a viable case). You CANNOT use the same index number in the... Read more »
A dentist office accepts my current insurance. But make me pay full price, bills my insurance separately then sends me a check for less than 50% of what I payed when my insurance covers 80% of the total visit. They also only make some people who have the same insurance pay. So if you and I both had... Read more »
answered on Feb 11, 2022
It could be difficult to speculate why a dental or medical office would apply different billing protocols. As a convenience to the patient, some offices do not bill patients but instead, have them complete paperwork enabling their billing staff or contractor to bill on patient's behalf. When... Read more »
answered on Feb 4, 2022
It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee based on their religion under both federal, NY and NJ discrimination law. You should consult with an employment attorney to discuss your matter further and get advice on how to address this.
I was accused of stealing a phone on my job on 9/11/2021.I got arrested for a felony Grand theft. When I went to count it got downgraded to mismenandor two counts(one for Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of stolen property). I was offered a restitution to dismissal at the Arrangement and the... Read more »
answered on Jan 15, 2022
Depends on who made the criminal complaint, and whether it was false and done with malice. Any lawyer you consult will need far more facts that you have provided.
I was due a 10k sign on bonus after a year of working with this company. They agreed to pay it but never did so I quit, they then used that as a excuse to not pay me. Now we’ve settled the lawsuit out of court & they want me to dismiss first then they would pay me. Shouldn’t I get paid... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2022
I don't ever file a dismissal of an employment law claim brought by my client before the settlement is paid. The settlement agreement should have language discussing a procedure for you agreeing to withdraw within a certain amount of time after getting paid. If you did not have a lawyer when... Read more »
School principal said I was no longer allowed to drop grandson off at school. It's a cps case he was placed with me due to mothers drug addiction. He has been in this school since beginning. No idea where his mother is at. I am not enrolling him where I live keeping him in school hes been in.... Read more »
answered on Jan 5, 2022
Because he is no longer a resident of the school district. If his formal address is with you, he must switch to your neighborhood school.
answered on Nov 29, 2021
Your post covers a number of categories but it remains open - maybe because a specific question is not included. But it looks like something that an immigration attorney could have insight into. If that's the case, one option is to repost and include Immigration Law as a category; another is... Read more »
answered on Nov 19, 2021
Hello,
You should talk to an attorney to go over the facts of your case. You need to explain how and who stole your money. Basically, why Coinbase is at fault for your loss?
I went to pick up an order of protection that was on me the sheriff told me i had to fo to a beooklyn precint and handed me the oop i then told him i spoke with an officer the day of the occurrence he slammed his handcuffs on me causing me to bleed i told him he hurt me and he squeezed harder on... Read more »
answered on Nov 8, 2021
You can sue the police officer for excessive force regardless of whether the criminal complaint against you is dismissed or adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. One has nothing to do with the other. Here's an article I found online which you might find useful.... Read more »
Statue of limitations ran out but knew evidence has surface and plaintiffs want to file action against former employer, to reopen retirement pension fund
answered on Oct 17, 2021
A retirement pension fund issue appears to fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, also known as "ERISA". Some of us have successfully fought on behalf of employees facing reduced severance pay. Employers sometimes allege breaks in continuous services by employees.... Read more »
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