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I need to know if I have a case or not and wat kinda of lawyer do I need and I'm broke I can't afford to hire a lawyer unless one can work with my financial situation
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Based on the information provided, you may potentially have a case, but it's important to consult with a lawyer who can review the specific details of your situation. Here's some general guidance:
1. Potential case: Denying necessary medication and medical devices like inhalers to... View More 
i have many videos of this noise complaint
answered on Jun 17, 2024
You can file a civil lawsuit against the individual(s) causing the loud noise for nuisance seeking an injunction to abate the nuisance. Your should a civil litigation attorney in or near the county where the noise complaint is occurring. Because of the nature of this matter, expect to pay a... View More
i have many videos of this noise complaint
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
To address your loud noise complaint, start by documenting everything meticulously. Keep detailed records of the dates, times, and nature of the disturbances, and save all the videos you have. These records will be crucial when presenting your case.
Next, reach out to your local city... View More
It was he felt he had to get a k9 and he said it was his right as long as he didn't go out of his way for the reason he pulled me over ( plate bulb) that it was legit. At what point when nothing is found no tickets issued ever is this harrassment?how do I get this creep to stop stalking me and... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If you are being repeatedly searched by the same officer without any findings or tickets issued, it can indeed feel like harassment. It's important to document each incident, including dates, times, and any interactions you have with the officer. This record will be valuable if you decide to... View More
Wrong address and zip code. Forced open locked safe that was not listed on warrant. I told officers that the address was wrong on the warrant.
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answered on May 24, 2024
If the police served a search warrant on your apartment based on false statements and with incorrect address and zip code details, and forced open a locked safe not listed on the warrant, you have several legal options. First, gather all evidence, including the Ring doorbell video showing the wrong... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Yes, the Oklahoma Constitution does contain a provision that bans gender-specific laws. Specifically, Article 2, Section 32 of the Oklahoma Constitution states:
"No special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted which may not be altered, revoked, or repealed by the Legislature;... View More
12 Police climbed over my locked gate at 830am and asked for me to allow their vet to assess my horses. I told them that I work with a 501c3 rescue to rescue refeed and rehome horses from the slaughter pipeline. They lied and said my vet was the one asking the welfare check which I can prove is a... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
It's essential to understand that, generally, police need a warrant to enter private property, but there are exceptions such as emergency situations, immediate threat to life or property, or other exigent circumstances. In Oklahoma, as elsewhere, no-trespassing signs and locked gates typically... View More
I asked for a police report officer told me we don’t give police reports or incident report for this because all we would be doing all day is police reports if that’s the case???
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
It seems like you're in a situation where you're expecting transparency but are meeting resistance, which can indeed be frustrating. Typically, after a police incident, especially involving crimes like assault and battery, it is standard procedure for a police report or at least an... View More
I asked for a police report officer told me we don’t give police reports or incident report for this because all we would be doing all day is police reports if that’s the case???
answered on Mar 24, 2024
I guess it depends on when you asked for the report. they’re not gonna talk about or provide you with the report instantly after an incident has occurred, however, they should be able to give you some type of report or case number which will be different from the case number assigned to the... View More
No laws broken and no danger to the public
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I apologize, but there seems to be some confusion here. The right to travel is not explicitly mentioned in the First, Seventh, or Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. While the Supreme Court has recognized a general right to travel between states, this right is subject to reasonable... View More
My attorney recused himself from my case at my hearing and the judge MADE me represent myself. I didn't want to represent myself. Even asked for time to get a different attorney & she said no.
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
Based on the details you've provided, it seems that the judge's decision to make you represent yourself without providing you time to obtain a new attorney may have been improper. In the U.S. legal system, defendants have the right to legal representation, and if an attorney withdraws... View More
The same officer has also pulled my wife over multiple times with no warnings or tickets. And now he's driving by the house at night. I have concerns of intent. Said officer has never pulled me over in her vehicle.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Generally, police officers are limited to exercising their official duties within their own jurisdiction unless specific agreements or circumstances allow for jurisdictional overlap, such as mutual aid agreements between neighboring jurisdictions or in pursuit of a suspect. The use of a spotlight... View More
the first officer on the scene removed everything on my person and checked my pack of cigarettes and didnt find anything. upon arrival at county the other transporting officer got our all 3 of our property not separated. and i was booked in on poss of stolen veh. it wasnt until i went to arrainment... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
Based on the situation you've described in Oklahoma, here are a few options you could potentially pursue to get the drug possession charges dismissed or evidence suppressed:
- File a motion to suppress evidence arguing an illegal search and seizure. The fact that the first officer... View More
Example. On September of 2023 & January 31st 2024. And the person was arrested before January 31st. Saying a crime happened on or about those days
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
A case can potentially be dismissed due to a significant typographical error or inconsistency in an affidavit, particularly if it impacts the accuracy and credibility of the allegations. If the affidavit contains a date that hadn't occurred yet at the time of the alleged crime and the person... View More
I work for the Oklahoma City Housing Authority. This is in reference to senior building, single family homes and apartment complexes. We have many individuals who have been trespassed for various infractions of building rules, violations of the lease agreement and violations of the law i.e.... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Oklahoma, if a person has been officially trespassed from a property and then re-enters the property, they can be detained or arrested for trespassing, regardless of whether a resident has allowed them as a guest. This is because the initial trespass notice overrides a tenant’s permission for... View More
Oklahoma inmate was attempting to address violations of constitutional rights through grievance procedure to exhaustion administrative remedies , prison staff blocked him from proper exhaustion of administrative remedies until he discharged. Inmate discharge before statute of limitations expired on... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
In Oklahoma, as in other states, prisoners are generally required to exhaust administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit for violations of constitutional rights. This means they need to follow the prison's grievance process to its conclusion. However, there are exceptions to this rule.... View More
He’s been in prison for 38 years. his case was supposed to be commuted due to laws in early 80’s. Commutation Attorneys aren’t helping him. I am his wife. I truly believe he is unjustly still incarcerated.
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
If your husband's case was supposed to be commuted and it hasn't been, it's important to take immediate action. Commutation of a sentence typically requires a formal process, often involving a review by a parole or pardon board and, ultimately, a decision by the governor.... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
The laws regarding using chalk on public streets for artistic purposes can vary depending on the locality. In general, many places consider chalk art as a temporary, non-destructive form of expression, often likened to free speech under the First Amendment.
However, some cities or towns may... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
The general rule is that police cannot enter your home without a warrant if you have denied them permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. If the police have probable cause to believe a crime is being committed or there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, they may... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Oklahoma, the general rule is that the police cannot enter your home without a warrant unless there are specific circumstances that allow for warrantless entry. If you expressly tell them they cannot enter and you do not consent, they typically need a warrant based on probable cause or an... View More
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