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answered on Jan 21, 2023
Jails are not required to have law libraries. But prisoners must have reasonable access to legal materials.
If you do not have reasonable access to legal materials, you can file a lawsuit. Some non-profit organizations who promote prisoner’s rights may be willing to help fund such... View More
I caught the guy i been dating cheating went to the house he open the door and let me in and the girl assaulted me and the police report told a complete lie and stated things that never happen so they could charge me with burglary of habitation with intent to harm I went to the hospital for a... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2023
You should hire a criminal defense attorney to prove what actually happened to secure a not guilty verdict or, better yet, a dismissal.
December 919, January 786. I live in a 1 story house and it's just me and my lights get turned off every month and Every time I try to fix this I get on hold I'm on hold for hours upon hours until I pay the bill and then it starts over. I asked The guy at jexa energy how much I've... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Interesting, I am about the sue a solar panel company on behalf of a couple clients soon. You may have a claim. I would need to learn more.
I could not get the legal help needed, I’m indigent and I cannot afford an attorney what can I do?
answered on Jan 8, 2023
There are a number of pro bono legal clinic scattered across Texas for litigants who are genuinely indigent. I’d start there.
Officer lied on report to secure warrant for arrest
answered on Jan 8, 2023
There is not an easy answer. Section 1983 does not have its own statute of limitations and instead incorporates the state statute of limitations for conduct which most closely parallels the complained of conduct.
Given the very limited facts you include in your question, that may be the... View More
Hello I am a 29 yo male, disabled. My mother is my caregiver at home. If i were to buy a high quality adult love doll, can my mother take, keep it from me, or throw it out legally?
She has already done it once before and i wish to get a replacement but now im seeing if im protected legally.... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Gideon v. Wainwright holds that an indigent defendant accused of a serious crime has the right to a court-appointed attorney at the state's expense.
The right of an indigent person to a court-appointed attorney at the state's expense in a civil case is much more narrow.... View More
If a motion has to be filed before a cause number is assigned, is it lawful to file a motion after?
answered on Dec 24, 2022
Errors and discrepancies in case numbers are almost never fatal. Most such issues can be corrected. It is the substance that matters
330 lbs. and Police Officers treat me "excessively cautiously". I'm worried that with the C.O.P.D. and a severe heart condition etc. I'm worried I could possibly die from mace and/or a taser. Do I carry a couple Doctors notes... Pfff! I don't know what to do. Thanks Either Way
answered on Dec 20, 2022
My first question is why are you coming in contact with the police. Yes. Carry your medical records with you.
I just got fired from my city's probation department, I was a county clerk. This is a small town in Texas , the issue is that too many people reconzied me , they essentially fired me because I knew too many probationers, that's her words.. is this age discrimination? The only reason I... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2022
No.
An essential part of an age discrimination claim is that you are age 40 or older.
Your question states you are in your mid-twenties.
answered on Dec 18, 2022
This question is too unclear to intelligently answer. You should consider rephrasing it
Is there a way for me to sue, for pain and suffering bc I was cuffed and put in the back of a Tahoe, at time searched car without permission. Maranda rights were not read, the traffic stop was dismissed in a court of law.
answered on Dec 16, 2022
"Pain and suffering" refers to conscious physical pain and suffering as a result of bodily injury. From the facts you describe, it appears unclear as to what bodily injury, if any, you sustained. You may be able to sue for a civil rights violation, but it doesn't look to me like... View More
My insurance has said I’m not at fault is there anything I can do
answered on Dec 15, 2022
Your insurance company should be handling the case for you, If they are not handling the case retain a lawyer,
answered on Dec 13, 2022
If you break the law you can get arrested and end up in jail.
Short question is I had a lawyer that was going to take over my felony I was under the assumption that he had talked to my lawyer and got that paperwork taken care of I had called him regarding a court date he informed me that it had been canceled rescheduled in fact it hadn't been and now I... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2022
Retain a new lawyer and get the warrant taken care resokved,
answered on Dec 4, 2022
If you can afford to hire an attorney, thats the best way to try and prove it. Expect to pay a retainer - unless you have significant and measurable damages, an attorney won’t take your case for free (on a contingency fee, where they get paid in the end, only if you do…). You absolutely can... View More
I was a property owner in a small County in Texas everyone knew me under my real name. After turning in a cop for sexually molesting me they raided my house and arrested me free charges under my stage name. Even with me fighting it they would not put my real name. They sent me to prison with no... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2022
I think you need to explore your situation with a lawyer that practices civil rights law. The criminal aspect of what happened is apparently concluded & I'm assuming you had a lawyer representing you to whom you posed these questions. Your overall question is somewhat confusing because you... View More
The officer obligated me to hand over the dog. I took the woman who stole my dog to court and they found in my favor. The police bent over backwards FOR HER. She "alleges" she lost it and there is nothing I can do to her allegedly. She moved shortly after the incident which tells me she... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2022
It is not the mayor's job, or that of the city attorney, police department, or state attorney general, to help you enforce your judgment against the women who stole your dog.
It is your attorney's job, or your job if you are unwisely proceeding without an attorney, to file the... View More
I have 6 felonies4 of witch are sexual no convictions or arrests since 2008 no trucking company will touch me and iv had several of them tell me blatantly that I am disqualified from employment for my offenses
answered on Nov 23, 2022
The EEOC investigates claims of unlawful employment discrimination. It has published a guide on how and when employers may use a job applicant's arrest and conviction record to screen applicants. This guide is focused on when using this information to screen job applicants constitutes... View More
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