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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, Civil Rights and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: How can my son who is Native American obtain a Native American attorney? Criminal Law & Civil Rights.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 31, 2021

I'm sorry your question went unanswered for three weeks. If your son is still looking for an attorney, you could go to the Find-a-Lawyer tab above - there is a section "Native American Law." You could also run your own independent searches online, or you could visit the website of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: My gf/fiancé of 6 yrs and I just broke up. She was cheating. My truck loan is in her name but I make the payment. She

Has given me 30 days to pay her for it or give her the truck. Can she do that

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Dec 10, 2020

I would need some more information to answer this question but it is important to know how the truck is titled more than who's name is on the note/loan.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for South Carolina on
Q: Called hotel asked if room stayed in before was vacant after told yes discussed prices and then was told he would not re

Rent me room in front but can rent same room in back. After I called cust Ser. She said guy then said I was banned from property bc of 1st stay. Stayed 1 night and he accused me of having high traffic to and from my room which wasn't true and that me and my girlfriend was sitting outside. I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 13, 2020

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a GENERAL matter, hotels are given leeway in terms of declining patrons. The most practical option might be to look into other hotels. You could consult with a South Carolina to ask if they see things... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: What happen when a innocent person is harm by a dangerous human who set you up to be harm. be cause of the color of me;
Jeremy Rosenthal
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Jeremy Rosenthal
answered on Sep 29, 2020

If someone set you up and you have no criminal intent then you should be morally and legally blameless. You should consult with a criminal lawyer in your state to discuss further specifics.

Q: I quit job over harassment/illegal treatment is there a way to ask owner for severance w/o it being blackmail/extortion?

Been working at a place for over a decade. Many things have happened over that time, some addressed with management. Sexual harassment, threats of violence, refusal to pay overtime, sharing medical information with subordinates, firing other employees for refusing to work sick etc. The owner... View More

Jeremy R. Summerlin
Jeremy R. Summerlin
answered on May 22, 2020

You should speak with an employment lawyer in your area. He or she can review your situation and provide some guidance on the strength of any legal claims you might have, which will aid you (or the lawyer) in making a demand for severance.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: A black male, early 40's, arrested for illegal carry, never charged with any other charges, ever, doesnt have money to

...hire competent counsel. Obtains legal aid attorney. About to go to second hearing. Can he request and receive a continuation until he secures competent counsel?

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Jan 20, 2020

It is likely that you will be able to have your case continued but I would recommend talking to some attorneys in your area. Many attorneys that practice criminal law will take a payment plan.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: What action can I take when a judge in Orangeburg, SC on several occasions, mistreated me sentencing me to jail when I

Could not afford an attorney. I told the truth and yet was verbally degraded by the judge while she, my ex husband and his attorney made statements that were false (with no proof) about me then punishing me for acts that I had not done. The judge was extremely unprofessional.

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Oct 17, 2019

I assume that this is a Family Court Matter but i would tell you that you need to get an attorney that practices family law in that area to intercede on your behalf.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: What constitutes extraordinary circumstances for a prisoner in South Carolina to receive a pardon in South Carolina

Thank you answering my previous question about my brother and his victim's family. His victims family members wrote the clerk of Court and the solicitors office stating that they request a time modifications and/or any relief the court may grant. The clerk of court/solicitors office sent a... View More

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Oct 15, 2019

This is an information sheet provided on SCPPP’s website regarding the criteria that is considered in the granting or denial of a pardon or parole. I don’t know of anyone that does this work on a pro bono basis but you can certainly reach out to the S.C. bar or S.C. legal services to see if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for South Carolina on
Q: Hello my name is Taranika Can i sue the court for gross negligence. Because the judge never submitted a form four.

The judge order the defendant. To move me the defendant never moved me but they issued a rule to vacate but the judge nervous issued a form four but later Dismissed the case with prejudice after he granted negligence in court.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 29, 2019

No.Judicial immunity

Q: Can a Home Owner's Association auction off a home without informing the owner who still has an up to date mortgage?

The owner says someone purchased his home at an auction. The person now has a foreclosure on credit report despite the fact the mortgage is current. What recourse does the individual have?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 20, 2019

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Not true. Was it a tax deed and not THE HOA?

Q: Was injured at Walmart while working for them just recently. 4 days ago let H R know about losing feeling in both hands

Yesterday 3 hours before my shift ended I was called into office and was told that due to a b s excuse they like to use I have to be terminated Now I don't know if I can get help with my situation and they are liable. I had been with them full time for over 2 years I have No insurance Please help

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 15, 2019

Try additionally reposting your question in the Workers' Compensation section. Hopefully one of the experienced attorneys in that category could pick up the question.

Tim Akpinar

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Wrongful Death for South Carolina on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit on food loin my uncle got killed by the food loin security beating and slam him on his head and
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 5, 2018

Your uncle's family should contact attorney Carl Jacobsen in Charleston. Tell him I suggested you call.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Civil Rights and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: My mother passed away but didn't have a will. My step father's not giving me any of her things.

He still has everything except stuff he's taken out of house already am I entitled to any of her things. I took care of her care of her for 5 years before she died. But she didn't have a will

Taylor Silver
Taylor Silver
answered on Sep 11, 2017

If she died without a will you are likely entitled to some of her estate. You need to speak to a probate attorney about your predicament as soon as possible to avoid possible loss of estate property.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: I have a 15 year old harassing me. He comes walking by my house every day making gun noises, throwing rocks at my window

It's a everyday thing with him. Called police and all they have done was talk to the parents and the next day he's doing it again. What can I do I have 3 children one who is an infant

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 22, 2017

Video him, as he walks by. Get it with sound, to show the harassment. Then, play it for police. Show dates on video.

Once arrested, and under probation, he can be ordered to not come within certain distance of your property.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for South Carolina on
Q: If a black and white employee are giving different punishments for same offense in workplace,would it be discrimination?

I am a black man and I was fired for something that other white employees do also. The supervisor didn't like me and wanted to put his buddy in my office. So, he found stuff to terminate me for,when we have been doing it that way for 8 years. Other managers have said they did the same... View More

Jeremy R. Summerlin
Jeremy R. Summerlin
answered on Jun 28, 2017

If you were treated differently from a white employee because of your race, you may have a claim for race discrimination. You have 300 days to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or else your claim is time-barred.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for South Carolina on
Q: Union fails to get job back after firing. Presents a hush agreement with no return to job. Is this mis representation?

Company and union offer a hush agreement due to illegal firing . Does not give back full rights or job.

Jeremy R. Summerlin
Jeremy R. Summerlin
answered on Jun 28, 2017

If your termination was based on an illegally discriminatory reason, such as age, race, sex, or disability, you should contact the EEOC within 300 days of your termination to file a charge of discrimination. You can also contact a local employment lawyer for fact-intensive consult regarding your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law, Civil Rights and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: I have been in the military for 20 years got a misdemeanor cdv in 1994 and it was pardoned in 2003 due to going to Iraq.

Now we have to get a concealed weapons permit. IS that going to be a problem for me? I am just confused on exactly what all a pardon restores.

Robert Donald Gifford II
Robert Donald Gifford II
answered on May 20, 2017

The Pardon wipes away your conviction and you should be fine to have a concealed permit. I would recommend that you keep copies of your pardon paperwork in multiple places in the event it becomes an issue as to whether or not you have had your rights restored.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Civil Rights and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: Ok I'm 28 yrs old and have lived with my gparents since 2001 when my mom got murderedyour Gmail wasy conservator N

As they got old my grandparents asked if I would quit my job to care for them for the remainder of their life's of which I did my uncle thats the only son out of 3 kids they had hasn't never done anything but been a drunk for them and we'll my question is since my grandma redone her... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Feb 24, 2017

I am sorry to hear of your loss and the hard time you're having. Unfortunately, the ONLY way to transfer land is by a written instrument.

If there is no deed or will leaving real estate to you, you are unlikely to prevail absent some REALLY unusual circumstances. You might want to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: Can we sue the county probation department for false arrest?

In 2004 my husband was a police officer in NJ and he was found guilty of theft. (Long story, but it was political in nature.) He was put on probation and ordered to pay restitution.

In 2009 we moved to NC and his probation was transferred here. In 2014, his probation ended. He continued... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 31, 2015

I doubt it, but go see an attorney to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: What to do for being wrongfully Attrested

Got charged for drugs I didn't have that was in cop car when I been searched on camera

Andrew "Andy" Potter
Andrew "Andy" Potter
answered on May 6, 2015

Is there still a charge pending against you? If so, you cannot sue for being wrongfully arrested until the charges are either dismissed or you are acquitted at trial. Even then, you may have a difficult time making a case that you were wrongfully arrested. You need to hire an experienced... View More

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