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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I need to know what kind of attorney I need to hire for my situation

Our truck was stolen in Johnson County, Texas with a significant amount of property in it because we were actually in the middle of a move. Well, apparently the truck was recovered by Dallas County police and we were never contacted that the truck had been recovered. we were never contacted that it... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 15, 2023

You are correct that you should have received notice that your vehicle was impounded. They are required to send notice to the registered owner of the truck at the address on the vehicle's most recent registration. Before anything else, be sure your names are listed as the registered owners... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: Was passenger my friend had a shotgun behind his seat wrapped in a blanket Im convicted felon but had no knowledge of g

It was not in my arms reach my fingerprints won't be on it cause I've never touched a gun in my life problem is I'm indicted on felon in possession he was pulled over for spending and was asked to exit as soon as he walked up to door he gave permission to search I advised myself and... View More

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Aug 13, 2023

What is your question?

Unfortunately, you may get charged with the weapon. If your friend is not a felon, then they should help you by providing an affidavit that the shotgun is theirs. I hope this helps.

In any event, if you get charged, get a good lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: What is the statutory limitation and code for a person to file a civil lawsuit in Arkansas?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 10, 2023

The statute of limitations for most civil claims in Arkansas is one-, three-, five-, or ten-years depending upon the substance of the civil claim.

You should consult an attorney experienced in the particular area of law encompassing your claim in or near the county where you intend to file...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Can we hold our complex liable for the excessive HVAC bill we got every month and our suffering all this time??

We have lived in our apt since June 16 of '22. When we moved in we were unaware that our HVAC system did not work correctly but we gave it the benefit of the doubt to see if it needed time to kick in. We sent in our first work order on July 3rd of '22 and they came out on the 5th and gave... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 10, 2023

It is highly unlikely such a lawsuit would be successful. Do you really want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a lawyer for such a claim?

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Per the AJ report, with no dates, I was awarded standard possession order, but no attorney filed the SPO w/courts

With no SPO or any other orders stating custody, what does this mean? My attorney disagrees with my research, ignores my calls. The custody filling started with an ex Parte order that shouldn’t have been ordered as the judge was misled with insufficient evidence. I have tons of evidentiary... View More

Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 7, 2023

Wow, many items to unravel here. First, if you are having difficulties communicating with your attorney, it may be time for a change. Before you change, email, and request a conference - either in person or via zoom. Use that session not only to catch up, but to establish strategy for your case... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, International Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: Online stalking from India to US,Defamation,Harrassment conducted by a group of individuals located in Texas .

Dear Sir/Mam,

Since last 4 years a mob of police officers from Jalgaon,India.Nashik,India,Pune,India,Mumbai,India have been conducting phone tapping and email snooping in the US.They have been involved in public defamation in US,Public Harrassment,online stalking,workplace defamation and... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Aug 6, 2023

As a Californian attorney, I understand your concern about online stalking, defamation, harassment, and other unlawful activities being conducted by individuals located in Texas and India. To address this issue, you should consider taking the following steps:

1. Report the incidents to the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: I’m being charged with disorderly conduct by language cause I walked past a police suv and said…

Stop spotlighting peoples houses, #### pigs. I always also charged with resisting arrest and I have separate cases for each charge. Can anyone help?

Vonnie Clay Dones III
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answered on Aug 2, 2023

You should hire a criminal defense attorney in the county or nearby county in which you were arrested or charged to determine whether any of your constitutional rights were violated and to obtain the best possible outcome for your case. There are number of general and affirmative defenses and... View More

Q: Hi I have a question if I can proof that they took my daughter on 07/07/2020 but a court papers said 07/08/2020 (lies)

Is it lies for them to say that and on 07/09/2020 they had already took my rights always from my daughter when I didnt even get no court papers for classes or a far investigation they came and took my daughter with out court papers on the 07/06/2020 what ever they said in this document were lies I... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 1, 2023

It could be lies or it could be simply a mistake in the dates. Your best strategy is to hire an attorney experienced in the area of family law in or near the county where you and your daughter were living when she was taken. Usually, when a child is taken into custody by the State, she would be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My criminal case was dropped in September 2021 and they kept me on probation for two years after it had been thrown out

I need to talk to somebody to know what direction I need to go for my rights have been violated by Palo pinto county

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 28, 2023

The go-to lawyer for civil rights violations in Texas is Lee Merritt, who was previously the Democratic candidate for Attorney General.

I note, however, that your question does not make any sense. A defendant is not placed "on probation" until after the disposition of the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Does this violate a protective order?

If I report someone to the police for trying to harm my pet and they have a protective order against me, is this considered a violation to the protective order? I'm sure they are going to deny it and say I'm harassing them but they shouldn't be able to get away with things because of... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 25, 2023

In general, reporting someone to police for trying to harm your pet would not violate the terms of a typical protective order. Usually, a protective order prohibits from contacting another person or going within a specific distance of that person's home, place of employment, or somewhere you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Wrongful Death and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: How do I go about making a civil suit on WacoPD for murder and also the state for wrongful conviction
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 25, 2023

To report a murder, go to the appropriate law enforcement agency for the area where the murder was committed. If the murder occurred in the City of Waco, you can report the murder to Waco PD or to the McLennan County Sheriff's Dept.

To file a wrongful death lawsuit, you should hire...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: I applied for and received a mental health detainment warrant against my wife who suffers from various mental illnesses.

The problem is, even though a judge signed and approved the warrant, when sheriff deputies showed up at our home to execute the warrant and take her to a hospital to receive a psychiatric evaluation, assessment and/or treatment, my mentally ill wife began to accuse me of attacking her the day... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 13, 2023

You may very well have a legitimate claim against the sheriff deputies and may be able to recover any compensable damages you sustained as a result of their actions (e.g. lost wages for time spent in jail, attorney fees to secure your release, etc.).

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I believe law enforcement violated my fourth amendment and I don't know who to contact?
Mr. Shannon Willis Locke
Mr. Shannon Willis Locke
answered on Jul 12, 2023

These are always difficult questions but any attorney is going to need more details before answering a question like this. If your rights were violated it is possible that the evidence that was seized could be suppressed. Also, there is a small possibility if the damage to your property was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: How long can Dallas County keep someone that has served their Time but release needs to come from TDCJ State Jail?

Dallas County 283 District Court sentenced a woman to 400 days State Jail and Awarded her 448 days backtime credit. She is still sitting in Dallas County Jail and TDCJ has not received any paperwork from Dallass County since June 28, 2023? Is this a violation of Civil Rights? Who is responsible... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 10, 2023

The release must come from TDCJ, but yes, you can file a civil suit. Call an attorney in your area. Good luck,

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: If the local cops harassed me and ignored my rights and several occasions how do I find a lawyer and how long do I have

When my ex left she told the police a bunch of lies to make it easier for her to leave state with my daughter. Afterwards I was harassed to the point that I wasn't even able to get my belongings from my house because literally every time I was seen I was pulled over and searched. I even fell... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 7, 2023

Your rights and remedies in this situation depend upon the particular facts and circumstances of your particular case, and some of those facts may not be within your knowledge at this time.

You should consult an attorney with substantial experience in civil rights litigation. F. Lee...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Family Law for Texas on
Q: My step kids have told me things about their father and i would like to see what my options are for my privacy

my wifes ex who i have never met or have had communication with up to third party, told the kids that he knows i bought a gun recently and that if i show up to the pick up and drop off that he would call the cops on me. The kids have also told me that he has driven 3 hours to my house that is on a... View More

Sharita Blacknall
Sharita Blacknall
answered on Jul 3, 2023

In your situation, which involves elements of family law, privacy law, and potentially harassment, here are a few possible steps you could consider:

Document Everything: Maintain a record of all incidents, noting the exact dates, times, and specifics of what happened. This could be crucial...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need on my side of I'm becoming a paid police informant ?

Mainly Tarrant county but could go into Dallas county too . I do not have pending criminal charges. This is voluntary

Richard Hinds
Richard Hinds
answered on Jun 28, 2023

You need a criminal defense attorney.

In most cases, the identity of a police informant is kept confidential. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. An attorney can help you understand your rights and negotiate with the police and prosecution to keep your identity confidential....
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Failed to recognize a veteran in crisis in need of medical assistance and charged with crime

Recently my boyfriend was arrested for criminal mischief well he was in need of medical attention the officer stated that they were taking him to see the doctor but instead they took him to jail a week later I mailed him out and he was still having his episodes and the probation officer was... View More

Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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answered on Jun 26, 2023

In a competition between veterans and domestic violence victims, veterans will always lose. All the facts about getting the veteran help will always fall on deaf ears.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: How can I get my purse back, or items from it, after an arrest?

I was arrested in late April for POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G. I wasn't pulled over. I willingly stopped, because the police had stopped my friend while he was walking. They came to talk to me and explained that he was going to jail for warrants. While talking to me, they asked if I had an... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 22, 2023

The first thing you need to do is dispose of the criminal charges against you. Then have your attorney file a motion to release the purse from evidence to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: I'm a tenant at the end of a lease at an apartment complex that has for the last two years refused to fix any issues wit

Within the dweling or the exterior. To include unlawful towing. hey are refusing to sign a new lease. It ends at the end of the month. Multiple infractions

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 21, 2023

They probably intend to refurbish the complex, or tear it down and build new buildings, when all of the existing leases expire.

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