Rhode Island Civil Rights Questions & Answers
Q: Is it okay for my 14 yr old to be walking around at 10pm in Cranston ri
Assuming you are the parent, and you have given your child permission to walk (to unknown destination? Friends house - ? Food Hut? Dunkin? ), then it should be OK. If you have not given your child permission and they are Walking (running away), call the police. Some parts of Cranston are more... Read more »
Q: What US Statutes would I cite for 14th Amendment Due Process Violations, & which do I cite for Tort Claims - negligence
Filling out the Federal Civil Cover sheet on my own. It says to cite US Statutes for my claims. I am suing for violation of Due Process under 14th Amendment. My dog was taken and killed. I know 1983 for violation of rights but I also need to cite the 14th amendment clause for deprivation of... Read more »
I would suggest you re evaluate your decision to go pro se.
From your question it appears you do not have a total grasp on the fundamentals.
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There is no statute for negligence and malicious prosecution. They are torts of common law.
When you sue for a violation... Read more »
Q: I allowed my sister to stay with me. But now she wont leave. And she isnt paying her share of the house expenses.
She has lived here for a year and 8 months.
This really is not a civil rights question. But if the house is yours, and she has no ownership interest such as a lease has paid rent, you can probably get a trespass order from the police. Be careful about what you’re doing here. Your sister is still going to be your sister.
Q: I was hoping i didmt have to go thru the courts. I am the renter of the house. She was just staying with me wont leave
Thank you. How did you think an attorney on the internet could help you? You do not need to answer that
Q: I am renting a house and allowed my sister to come stay with me. I have lived here for 7 years. She has not.
She will not leave the house and the police said i have to evict her thru the courts
So what is stopping you from using the courts?
Q: The court placed a restraining order against my boyfriend and I because we're 17 and 34 but he has committed no crime
I don't see a question here. However, you are a minor, and if you are living at home, your parents are going to have a say as to who can come to their house. And while I understand that affairs of the heart can cause people to do and say many things, a judge is going to be very skeptical about a... Read more »
Q: Can a family court in rhode island take away my phone when I'm 13 under the orders of a judge?
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They are more likely to prohibit you from using it. Speak with your court attorney to have them press your best arguments against such an order.
Q: 20 year Labor union member wrongfully terminated, rights were disregarded in Collective Bargaining agreement,
Hire a good employment lawyer with expertise in labor union issues.
Q: We are currently unable to pay the full amount of rent. However, the house is poorly maintained. What can be done?
We only have one source of income (being approximately $600 a month) currently and are behind by two months rent. However, we have lived at this house for close to 8 years and have had many problems. From the kitchen, the paint on the ceiling is peeling off, the oven does not work, and the faucet... Read more »
It may be time to look for: 1) a new, different, and better maintained residence/apartment and/ or 2) a second source of income and/or 3) an attorney to help you defend against a likely eviction case should your landlord decide to take you to court. Contact your local CAP agency for help with #1... Read more »
Q: Can a supervisor allow only 2 out of 3 employees the opportunity to work Overtime? all 3 are members of Laborers union
I do not have sufficient information to answer this completely or with true accuracy. Under Federal and Rhode Island Law, a supervisor cannot discriminate against employees for certain reasons. Those reasons are race, gender, age, disability, perceived disability, ethnic background, religious... Read more »
Q: Can police still issue citation after over a month of not contacting us about incident?
My wife was involved in car accident with no other motor vehicles and did not have proof of insurance at the time of incident and was never cited now after over a month they are trying to fine her is this possible by law?
I do not have sufficient information to answer this question fully or accurately. I think the answer is not one you will want hear. The Police can issue a citation after over a month, despite not contacting you earlier. You mentioned that this was a single car collision. Did the police arrive at... Read more »
Q: A friend of mine would like to change her guardian, who just sold her house and car without asking her. Can she change?
My friend feels financially exploited by her daughter, who is also her legal guardian. This daughter sold my friend's house and car without asking her permission or discussing it with her in any way. She also had her committed to a mental health hospital, but the hospital released her after a few... Read more »
Your friend would do well to meet with an attorney practicing probate and guardian law.
Q: My mother in law constantly puts her mitts on things that don't belong to her in an area deemed as a private area.
My mother lives in an area that is shared with my mother in law's things, but was given a clear division line for "her room". These spaces share a common door, however, every time we leave the house, my mother in law enters my mom's space, moves things around that do not belong to her, and removes... Read more »
Your remedies will depend on whether she is a guest or a tenant. If she is a guest, you might ask her to leave if she continues this behavior you find unacceptable. If she is a tenant, you may have to file a formal eviction.
Q: Can I take someone to court because they threw out my things that was at their house after an argument?
Small claims court is open to everyone. Good luck.
Q: Can i file a police report on a person who makes me want to commit suicide
I was wondering if i can file a report on a girl that bullies me and made me have suicidal thoughts.
A civil restraining order is something you might also consider.
Q: Do I have legal recourse, monetary claim against state agency?
My stupid led to a night in the ACI. I was wearing jewelry approximate retail value of about $30k. This occurred back in 2011 I was shocked that their procedure was to take all my jewelry and belongings put it into 8 by 11 mailer and mail it out with no tracking what so ever: fyi they do now. They... Read more »
After six years have lapsed, it is unlikely you will get to a satisfactory resolution.
Q: How can it be legal to refuse service based on one's political beliefs?
I mean, I could then as a restaurant owner refuse to serve someone simply because I don't agree with their politics? That's hard to believe if true..
This is a complicated question that courts are dealing with right now. The law is unsettled. Equal Protection v. Freedom of Expression pits the First and Fourteenth Amendments against each other.
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