My sister Maureen was pulled over in Franklin, TN because her tabs were expired by 14 days. Maureen knows her rights very well and she calmly and politely stated her rights to the police officer. This upset him and he entered her vehicle, physically removed her from her car, handcuffed her and took... View More 
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answered on Dec 19, 2022
Maureen is charged with a serious Felony. She needs to hire a competent attorney now. It appears that she knows nothing about her rights and now the DA is after her. More than likely her suit lacked any merit, and definitely was not a counterclaim. This could get much worse and has been made... View More
The police went into my home to search for a suspect but I did not give them consent to do so. My landlord wasn’t able to provide them my phone number. Is this illegal?
answered on Dec 19, 2022
Maybe. Police may enter a home under several exceptions to needing a warrant - two that may apply here are the exigent circumstances exception (searching for a suspect) or the community care taking exception (such as a welfare check).
Police had my car towed I would not let them search so they said they was doing inventory
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answered on Nov 25, 2022
Fourth Amendment Search Caselaw is against you. The inventory search will probably be upheld. But hire a competent attorney to represent you and file a Motion To Suppress. There may be another flaw in the LEOs' arrest.
My dad's car was taken for driving on revoked from a 2nd DUI he got in 2007, they never charged him & the police drove off in his car, is that legal??
answered on Oct 27, 2022
Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the statute regarding civil forfeiture of property used in the commission of certain crimes, including a 2nd DUI is not a violation of the Double Jeopardy Clause.
The forfeiture statute, which changed in 2015, states that the vehicle... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
If you have concerns about police misconduct, I would suggest speaking with a lawyer about appropriate legal channels to address the situation. Violence or extrajudicial retaliation is never the right approach.
Hi,
in the corona times I helped a friend to get out of China. She travelled over Morocco and then got stuck there.
She asked for help and we knew each other from a business tripp in China. So, I helped her to get back to America.
We agreed that she repays me, when she... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
Contact an attorney in the County of TN she resides in. Check out all info available about your potential defendant. If employed, a judgment might be collectable by garnishment. If there is not enough money involved, then forget about it. You will need to appear in Court to give testimony... View More
Can I sue them for medical negligence due to the fact they admit and sign that he is not doing good. He had double pneumonia in both lunches and asperated. They lied to me for 3v whole days and said he was fine. They discharged him to the ER unconscious. Although he isn't allowed a furlough bc... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. It sounds like you have grounds to consider a lawsuit for medical negligence, especially if there is an admission of the person not doing well and evidence of inadequate medical care leading to serious health consequences.
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Can I sue them for medical negligence due to the fact they admit and sign that he is not doing good. He had double pneumonia in both lunches and asperated. They lied to me for 3v whole days and said he was fine. They discharged him to the ER unconscious. Although he isn't allowed a furlough bc... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. It sounds like you have grounds to consider a lawsuit for medical negligence, especially if there is an admission of the person not doing well and evidence of inadequate medical care leading to serious health consequences.
In... View More
I would also like to know why they didn't have her evaluated when she asked to be evaluated? Why is she dead now? I can't get answers from anyone.. she was 22 years old she called for help that she was in danger and scared. They found her on the barge on the 21 of October please help me... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
You are going to have to hire an attorney and an investigator in TN. Sorry but no other response is appropriate. Start here on Justia.
I wasn't connected to the attack but the victim was my best friend. They had put out a warrant for my arrest and put me on the news as armed and dangerous when their evidence wasn't solid at all. All charges we dropped but only after I bonded myself out and provided video evidence proving... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
The SOL for such civil rights/GTLA actions has been extended a little in TN. You did not state the date the prosecution was dismissed. If you want to pursue this, you will need to get in gear fast, and the SOL may have already run. If indicted, most Courts find probable cause for the arrest.
answered on Oct 5, 2023
Police reports are routinely amended and supplemented as new information is discovered or errors are corrected.
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answered on Oct 4, 2023
Not sure of your question, but a suspect can remain silent. However an arrest may occur for several different reasons.
A woman said that we were reloading suggesting that we were shooting at her and telling the officer on the phone this and he found out that it wasn't true. 10 officers held guns to our heads but had to let us go. Would this not be hearsay? The officer said that the woman was insistent that she... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
You have to cross examine the LEO when he testifies against you. Does not sound like heresay for all of those facts, but probably some of it is. Without an arrest I doubt enough damages exist for a civil rights suit. Some other lawyer might want to sue, but I would not.
Minor (student) entered school premises through an unlocked door during the weekend. The police officer on duty reviewed the footage and charged the student with trespassing. The school suspended the student but did not plan on further action. The police officer is not dropping the citation. Is... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2023
Hire a competent attorney to represent him in Juvenile Court. It should not be serious, but defendant needs to be respectful and remorseful. Juvenile Records are sometimes used against you later. Diversion and Dismissal may be advisable.
I have identity theft that has effected every thing about me and financially
White collar crime in my name that seems to have followed me from The State of Florida
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Contact your local Bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of pro Bono lawyers.
If my friend Peter has a hotel room in his name only and the police come looking for his friend James who is not listed as a hotel guest does Peter have to open the door for the police?
answered on Aug 22, 2023
That is a very broad question and would depend on a variety of factors.
They are innocent being prosecuted in a racist hick town with little evidence and bad sources so any loop holes to avoid my family dying a martyr would be ever so helpful
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Indictment for an A Felony usually garners a large Bond. If not made, defendant stays in jail until trial. Defendant needs an attorney to move to reduce Bond. Sometimes special Bond Conditions can be ordered besides just cash.
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
That is the Court's prerogative. The minor can file a request for a rehearing or even an appeal, but was the motion made? The minor apparently either needs an attorney or represent himself.
The driver's ball hitch hit our front tag, no damage. Driver continued on. We went to the ATM & are surrounded by approx 5 officers pointing guns at our heads. I got 2 tickets, 1 for leaving the scene & tailgating. We were STOPPED. WE WERE HIT. We were at our bank's drive-thru... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2023
Since no arrest, only a short stop and detainment, damages are minimal. The Tickets(Citations) must be dismissed by the Court. So you need an attorney to go to Court on the Rule Of The Road Violations, and an attorney that knows GTLA law so a Federal Civil Rights Suit can be brought, or at... View More
We are living in a common passage with first position belongs to one person, Second portion belongs to us, We have reconstructed our portion and planned to make slope from the first portion end to our portion for our access, beyond our portion there are 4 more portions. Now the first portion... View More
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answered on May 24, 2023
I have no idea what you are asking about but assume it is an easement. Easements are for all benefitted parties to use, not just for using one part. A chancery declaratory judgment action may be necessary to enforce your rights of ingress/egress. Contact an attorney and search both... View More
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