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I received a message from a mutual friend who it’s a screenshot of her telling him she was glad to get out of an “abusive relationship”. I have previously had other people, namely fellow church members, ask things like why did I hit her, etc.
None of this is true. My daughter (16... View More 
answered on Sep 17, 2023
Yes. If you can prove that your ex made a false statement of fact about you which disparages your reputation and was believed by others causing you to lose some amount of money that can be calculated with reasonable certainty, you could prevail on a claim for libel or slander.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
A successful libel lawsuit requires the services of an experienced litigation attorney, a solid damage expert, and possible a market surveying company. Specific notices must be sent under the Defamation Act and the content of the defamatory publication must be carefully analyzed to avoid the... View More
Grandfather was assassin for government was the killer from the town that dreaded sundown
answered on Sep 1, 2023
I think this is a problem that is beyond the ability of a lawyer to solve.
I have texts. Recordings. Pictures. These men are not law enforcement officers. They are now. Threwtening to shoot me. Sheriff offfice will do nothing
answered on Aug 21, 2023
If you sold a dog to individuals under the mistaken belief that they are law enforcement officers, a question arises as to whether you sustained any damages. You would need to present evidence of some difference in the price that you sold the dog for compared to the price that you would have been... View More
charged with and later dismissed due to lack of evidence
3rd degree felony with terroristic threats
event occurred in 2019, statue of limitations apply.
event occurred in a PRIVATE PROPERTY
event did NOT take place: caused impairment or interruption of public... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
It seems the correct cause of action for your particular facts would be a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. In order to prevail, you will need to show the following:
1. A criminal prosecution was commenced against you
2. The defendant initiated or procured the prosecution... View More
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
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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... View More
I would like to warn others who I know are considering using this contractor
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answered on Jul 27, 2023
While I understand your concern, it's essential to be cautious about how you share information about someone's criminal history, especially if you were awarded damages in a civil suit. Making false or defamatory statements could potentially lead to legal issues for you. Instead of... View More
I am suing a Doctor for defamation , I want to subpoena his employer for medical records and other records /recordings, can I request that all of this be sent to my email address at a reasonable date and time? Or does the 3rd party have to show up to court to give me the items? I am not in close... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
It is common for records to be produced in discovery electronically via email. You likely will need to supply a signed release from the patient for any relevant medical records.
A police officer told a family member of mine that I currently have an outstanding arrest warrant, when in fact I do not. Isn't that considered "slander" or "harassment"?
answered on Jul 25, 2023
It may be considered slanderous if your family member believed the police officer. If the family member acted on that information to cause you economic damages in some manner, you may have a cause of action against the police officer for slander. The officer is likely to raise the affirmative... View More
I was told I had a video or picture taken of me on a job site. It caused me to lose my job. After completing my duties I went to my private bunk house provided by the company on site. I fell asleep on the couch. I was awoken by the company man. He was yelling at me saying I was Jacking off. I... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2023
The question is rather broad, but review Section 33A of the Texas Penal Code for general info. Good luck.
A minor was falsely accused of sexual abuse and questioned without parental consent by her dentist.
answered on Jul 10, 2023
This is an extraordinarily unusual situation and there is no clear 'area of law' that governs it.
Complaints about unprofessional conduct of a dentist can be made to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (https://tsbde.texas.gov/complaint-investigations-process/). This may... View More
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
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... View More
Proprietary function as defined in the Texas Tort Claims Act. The report itself was completely false, as in added in error. No such arrest was made, yet it was entered and cleared 2 more stages of review before being transmitted beyond the municipality.
The entry made it all the way to my... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
This question relates to municipal liability and asks if a governmental function done ineptly or negligently by the municipality reverts to a proprietary function (a mo-and-pop-shop) so that liability attaches and no claim of governmental immunity stands.
We do not get nearly enough... View More
My sons doctor , stated that I have HIV in my sons medical records and he uploaded it to many places , I have already asked him to remove the false information through certified mail , he said he would do it and that it was a mistake but he has not removed it yet . My sons medical records have... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
How much your case is worth depends on who sees that information, how it affects their perception of you, and how they change their treatment of you based upon that information.
If I were you, I would start keeping track of everyone who talks about you having HIV and how their actions... View More
I was terminated yesterday, with the stated, "criminal charges and have violated ethical standards set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)". I do not have any criminal charges, and informed the BACB of the arrest, to which they responded no ethical violation was... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2023
Without knowing what you were arrested for, it is not possible to form an opinion as to whether this incident meets that particular provision.
As a licensed professional, you should have a written employment agreement that clearly delineates the circumstances under which your employer may... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
You should report this to your parents as soon as possible. They may wish to retain an attorney to send the necessary demand letters and to file suit on your behalf.
I went to my neighborhood stripes to get gas, I went in and made small talk with the girl working, I asked her what was the girls name that worked the shift before her, she told me her name and said she's young like her son , which I didn't catch what she referring to because I... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You theoretically can sue the employee but it looks like you only have nominal damages.
There are some very specific legal requirements addressing libel and slander cases, so be sure to hire an attorney with experience in this type of case.
Without large, clear economic damages,... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
There actually is a pending lawsuit against Fox News brought by Dominion Voting Systems arguing that Fox defamed Dominion. This case is set for trial April 17.
Suing a media member for defamation (i.e. libel and slander) is very difficult and expensive. Class action lawsuits are likewise... View More
I want to find out who lied and made these horrific accusations because now I'm being investigated for lies. It's embarrassing because cps is telling everyone what I'm being investigated for and it's all a LIE.
answered on Mar 5, 2023
Finding out who is going to be tricky, if you don’t already know who it is. CPS will not disclose the identity of the informant and legally they cannot be required to do so. But it may become obvious to you during the course of the investigation.
I would urge the attorney representing... View More
The Mediator was horrible. Once i filed this Case, isnt it Public Records even if we HAVENT went to Trial Yet? Our Court date havent been set yet but Anyone should be able to go online and see it. right? Im going to Request a Trial by Jury but How do i get a Motion to the Judge to set the Jury... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2023
It is usually not necessary to file a motion for trial setting in Texas state court. After conferring with the other parties’ attorneys (or the parties themselves if they are pro se) regarding their scheduling availability, you can usually call or email the court coordinator with a list of... View More
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