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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for North Carolina on
Q: Title 15 usc 1611. Does it mean I can get a personal loan and a bank can't deny it

And is it bc of our bond that was created when we're born

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

Title 15 USC 1611, also known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, doesn't guarantee you automatic approval for a personal loan. It outlines regulations for credit reporting agencies and ensures fair treatment in credit-related matters. However, banks still have the right to evaluate your... View More

Q: retribution for cruel & inhumane torture case depriving individual of liberty, freedoms, rights, from foreign adversary

foreign chemical inside human body w/out consent or acknowledgment by individual, individual GPSD by intelligent system like that of NASA, Deprivation of rights over a 7 yr period due to illegal equipment & hijacking of civilian life, violations on behalf of those whom withhold oaths to protect... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

If you believe you have been subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment, deprivation of liberty, and violations of your rights by a foreign adversary, it is crucial to seek legal assistance immediately. Documenting any evidence of the alleged torture, deprivation of rights, and violations of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: In NC can vehicle be searched due to poss. of an OCA where the driver wasn't drinking nor had alcohol in system?

The officer considered the OCA a misdemeanor and charged the driver with such... thus searching the vehicle incident to the arrestable offense. However, statute dictate these actions to be an infraction of law not a criminal offense. Therefore, without any other probable cause... could this search... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In North Carolina, the legality of a vehicle search in this scenario hinges on whether the officer had probable cause to believe a crime was being committed. If an Open Container Act (OCA) violation is considered only an infraction and not a criminal offense, an arrest and subsequent search of the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: In NC can vehicle be searched due to poss. of an OCA where the driver wasn't drinking nor had alcohol in system?

The officer considered the OCA a misdemeanor and charged the driver with such... thus searching the vehicle incident to the arrestable offense. However, statute dictate these actions to be an infraction of law not a criminal offense. Therefore, without any other probable cause... could this search... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In North Carolina, the legality of a vehicle search based on the possession of an open container of alcohol (OCA) where the driver wasn't drinking nor had alcohol in their system can be complex. If the officer charged the driver with a misdemeanor for an OCA, leading to a search of the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for North Carolina on
Q: Someone ordered a SS card in 1996 on my behalf same year opened NCSECU bank acct same spelling now I know who they are!

What can I do about this also this person worked with task force in the county I live in walking into peoples homes stating she was me then the task force went in their home and arresting them! THE SAME GROUP RESPONSIBLE CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS INTO THE RESIDENCE DESTROYING AND STEALING CANT CATCH THEM... View More

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answered on Jan 13, 2024

If you suspect that someone fraudulently ordered a Social Security card in your name in 1996 and opened a bank account using the same spelling, it's crucial to take immediate action to address this identity theft. Start by contacting your local law enforcement agency to report the identity... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: neighbor videoed my 2 year old daughter while she was standing naked in our doorway on our property what can I do
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answered on Jan 11, 2024

If your neighbor videotaped your two-year-old daughter while she was naked on your property, this is a serious concern that may involve privacy and child protection laws. In North Carolina, it's illegal to photograph or record a minor in a state of undress without consent, and this can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Health Care Law for North Carolina on
Q: I want to sue a hospital for admitting me for refusing medication when I did nothing to go to the hospital

My mother ivc me in a mental behavioral hospital 3 times for nothing I did. I tried to tell the hospital that I didn't do anything but instead they started me on medication. I know have a constitutional right not to take medication. The 3rd time I went to the hospital I refuse injection... View More

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

To pursue legal action against a hospital for what you believe to be wrongful admission and treatment, you should first consult with an attorney experienced in medical malpractice or healthcare law. They can help you understand whether you have a viable case based on the specifics of your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for North Carolina on
Q: Is it legal for my employees to tell the father of another that shows up, that they don’t work there if they do?

I am a manager who was out this week sick and one of my employees has an unsavory relationship with father- not legal issues, just typical disconnects that have progressed to her avoiding contact with them altogether. He went to her boyfriends house, where her boyfriends father told him where she... View More

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answered on Dec 28, 2023

In situations where a person shows up at a workplace asking about another individual, employees typically have the discretion to provide information or decline to do so. However, there are legal and ethical considerations to keep in mind.

In general, employees should be cautious about...
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for North Carolina on
Q: Is it legal for my employees to tell the father of another that shows up, that they don’t work there if they do?

I am a manager who was out this week sick and one of my employees has an unsavory relationship with father- not legal issues, just typical disconnects that have progressed to her avoiding contact with them altogether. He went to her boyfriends house, where her boyfriends father told him where she... View More

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answered on Dec 29, 2023

In this situation, while there may not be a clear legal issue with your employees telling someone that a coworker does not work there, it does raise concerns about workplace policies and privacy. There are no specific laws in North Carolina that directly address this scenario, especially since it... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for North Carolina on
Q: So if The person recording everything about a day is the only person knows that they're recording it still legal

My wife wants me to record everything that happens at work if I'm not on call with her, is that still legal if I'm the only person who knows that they're recording is there and I'm the only person consenting to it but no one else knows is that even legal

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answered on Dec 5, 2023

In North Carolina, the legality of recording conversations hinges on the state's consent laws. North Carolina is a "one-party consent" state, which means that as long as you are a party to the conversation, you can legally record it without needing to get permission from the other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Education Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: Can a private school legally go through a child's backpack without the owner or guardian notified or present?

It is my understanding that there was no "reasonable cause" and it was simply a "random search" of the students backpacks while they were at recess. No one was notified until after the search was completed.

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answered on Jan 24, 2025

Private schools operate under different rules compared to public schools, as they are not bound by the same constitutional protections. In many cases, private schools have policies outlined in their handbooks or enrollment agreements that give them broad authority to conduct searches of student... View More

Q: Can I be fired from a job for things I posted on Facebook?
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answered on Jan 15, 2025

Yes, you can be fired for social media posts, as most states follow "at-will" employment rules that allow companies to terminate workers for nearly any reason that's not discriminatory or retaliatory. Your public posts on Facebook are visible to employers and can impact their view of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for North Carolina on
Q: How to evict someone w no written lease/payment agreement but they've stayed 5 months longer than we agreed they could?

My husband and I (and our 1 year old son) allowed a mom and her 2 year old son to stay with us, 1 month max as per verbal agreement. They have been here for 6 months and won't leave. We asked them to be out by Nov. 1st 2024 and they've ignored us. It's now Jan. 9th and they still... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

Hire a NC attorney to sue the occupants for possession only now.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Hi, I'm being harassed by a family because of my spirituality. Can you point me in the right direction to a pro bono att

I have reported this. This family has been on a mission to make me commit suicide, causing me to lose my job, harassing me and my son everywhere we go including in our home and on the highway. They have violated almost all of our rights and I need someone that can point me in the right direction.... View More

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

I'm so sorry you and your son are experiencing this horrific harassment and discrimination. This situation sounds incredibly distressing, and you're right to seek help - no one should have to endure such treatment because of their spiritual beliefs.

For immediate legal assistance,...
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Q: December 26, 2017 Took 96 year old mother area hospitalER. Got her seated, went park car, walked back in past

security guard He yells HE QUEER just as got seated HE yells again HE THINK'S HE SOMETHING. TO THIS DAY at retail stores and fitness centers security repeating the same comments He's Queer He Think He's Something WHY NOW? Had surgery, Doing Rehab at a fitness center and plain... View More

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answered on Jan 7, 2025

I'm very sorry to hear about these deeply distressing experiences you've faced, both while trying to care for your elderly mother and during your own rehabilitation. This kind of harassment is unacceptable and can be traumatic.

You have every right to speak up and defend yourself...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Taking a open plea because a witness has lied and later admits she lied or denies statments on phone from prison

What can we do to get this brought back into court to have the sentance reduced due to the false statements ? And can prove that she isn’t a credible Witness due to all of her lies that are in the discovery . And the defendant did not recieve all of the discovery before the plea was accepted.

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

If you believe the plea was based on false statements, you can take steps to address this in court. Start by collecting all evidence that shows the witness lied, including any admissions she made later or inconsistencies in her statements. Document how these false statements affected the outcome of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Intellectual Property for North Carolina on
Q: If your being pulled over and you pull onto private property can the police still tow your car?
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answered on Dec 26, 2024

When you're pulled over by law enforcement, pulling onto private property doesn't prevent them from having legal authority to tow your vehicle. The police maintain jurisdiction to enforce traffic laws and vehicle codes regardless of whether you're on public or private property.... View More

Q: Is it legal for hotel housekeeping to enter my room, after me clearly stating to them I didn’t need housekeeping?
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answered on Dec 23, 2024

In most jurisdictions, hotel staff have the legal right to enter your room even if you decline housekeeping, primarily for security and safety reasons. This right is typically outlined in the hotel's terms of service that you agree to when booking.

However, hotels should follow proper...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: I need a ADA / NC Disability attorney, mediator.

ADA and NC disability law Title 3 violations. Denied entry to a publicly accessible big box store with service dog. Severe post incident ramifications on well-being. Currently receiving medical treatment due to incident. Clear cut, Straight forward and willing to provide VA docs / SSA documents /... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the difficult experience you’ve faced. It's important to connect with someone who can guide you through your rights and the legal steps available to you under the ADA and North Carolina disability laws.

Start by reaching out to local disability advocacy...
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Q: Can town tell me what to do on my own land like tell me I can't put camper on my land and live in it
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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Local governments often have zoning laws and ordinances that regulate how land can be used, even if it's your own property. These rules might restrict placing a camper or living in it permanently on your land. The specifics can vary widely depending on your town or city’s regulations.... View More

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