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We hired a roofer through a professional service. The roofer failed to repair damages from his inferior work. The professional service offered a small refund with a waiver of section 1542 of CA civil code. Before I sign the release, I want to be sure it doesn't preclude me from suing the... View More 
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
In Washington State, a Self-Insured Retention (SIR) is an amount that the insured party, in this case, the roofer, must pay out of pocket before their insurance coverage kicks in for a claim. If the roofer fails to pay the SIR, the insurance company may not cover the claim. This means that if the... View More
Under the WA C.I.R. Equitable Property Div rules I should have won my case, with all of my supporting evidence ALONE, but most was ommited in court. My disability medication(Humira forRA) unknowingly exasperated rare side effects the extreme ongoing 2yr stress-nuero/cognitive decline & peaked... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In your situation, where you believe your civil and disability rights were violated in a Washington Superior Court, and you're facing an unlawful financial loss, the first step would be to consider an appeal. This process involves reviewing the trial's proceedings to determine if there... View More
I've been trying to contact attorneys from various online directories and have yet to find anyone who will call me back. I have some details of my case and questions I'd like to ask that I only feel comfortable divulging person-to-person. I've even offered to pay for an hour of their... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
To improve your chances of getting a response from a civil rights attorney, consider refining your initial contact method. When reaching out, provide a concise but clear summary of your case in your voicemail or email. This summary should highlight why your case is unique or compelling, without... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and this includes a reasonable expectation of privacy in one's own home. If police officers peek through your closed blinds into your bedroom without a warrant or exigent circumstances, this could potentially be seen as... View More
Does a state official have any immunity when he or she commits fraud, lies to a claimant on a recorded phone call and deceives the federal government, especially when it involves federal funds...?...
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In the context of state officials and immunity, it's important to understand that while certain immunities exist, they are not absolute. Generally, state officials enjoy what is known as "qualified immunity" when performing their official duties. This immunity protects them from... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2023
In addressing your question, it's important to consider the principles of Full Faith and Credit Clause under the U.S. Constitution. This clause generally requires that federal and state courts must recognize and respect the judgments rendered by courts in other states, provided those judgments... View More
The Washington State Constitution currently states:
Section 26 Grand Jury: No grand jury shall be drawn or summoned in any county, except the superior judge thereof shall so order.
The Office of the Code Reviser apparently revises the constitution upon request, which has been... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
To reinstate the Grand Jury system in Washington State as outlined in the U.S. Constitution, a significant legal and legislative process would need to be followed. This would involve amending the Washington State Constitution, which is a complex procedure.
The process begins with proposing... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
Your situation depends on the laws of both the United States and Canada at the time of your birth. The U.S. generally grants citizenship to children born abroad to at least one U.S. citizen parent, but there are residency requirements for the American parent. If your father met those requirements,... View More
I'm a senior at Cascade High School in Everett WA, and my teacher is making a major change to the year-long syllabus, requiring students to put phones by her desk for the students to be marked present. I never take my phone out in class unless I get specific permission, so does she have the... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
Your teacher does not have the right to confiscate your phone without cause, especially if you are not using it or causing a disruption. School policies generally allow for the restriction of phone use during class, but forcing students to hand over their phones as a requirement for attendance is... View More
I know a huge pet cremation business that has cremated pets and not getting the paw print. Then using another dogs paw print instead. Would i get into trouble for knowing that? I feel like i should say something but I don't know what the cause and effect could come from it
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answered on Jan 27, 2025
It’s natural to feel conflicted when you know something wrong is happening, especially if it involves people’s trust in a business. If you’re worried about potential consequences, take a moment to reflect on why this is bothering you so deeply—it sounds like you value honesty and fairness,... View More
I was held for 3 days on a complaint. The video submitted and shown by my attorney is not continuous footage. The video is a personal cell phone upload by Telegram. Documents are submitted digitally by a app platform.
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
To identify the state associated with your violation code, start by examining any official documents you received. Look for headers, logos, or contact information that might indicate the issuing state. You can also search the violation code online, as many states have their codes publicly... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2024
Sorry to hear. You will want to talk to an attorney in your area privately about this issue. Avoid speaking to law enforcement about this issue. An attorney should be handling communication with law enforcement.
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
Yes, police officers have the authority to pull you over if they have a valid reason based on information from the DMV database. However, simply running your name without any specific cause may not provide sufficient justification for a traffic stop. Law enforcement typically requires reasonable... View More
I am a disabled woman whose motorhome (where i live) is parked outside of xxx K Street, Hoquiam, Washington. The City of Hoquiam has violated my rights by pressing charges against the property owner of the address, that my motorhome is parked outside of on a public street, they have threatened him... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. As my colleague mentions, legal aid could be a starting point, and also exploring whether your status makes you eligible for protections under disability laws. Good luck
I'm 16, and whenever I receive a paycheck, I lose about $25 to $30 due to taxes. This made me think about the Constitution and how this feels like textbook taxation without representation. I’ve done some research, and taxation without representation describes someone who is required to pay... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
You’re right that taxation without representation historically refers to being taxed by a government without having a say in its decisions. In your case, you’re paying taxes, but because you’re under 18, you can’t vote yet, which might seem like you’re not being represented.... View More
I consented to a u/a however when I found out it was by direct oberservation I wouldnt give one due to invasion of privacy and trauma regarding the collection process. It is not in their policy rule that the do the u/a with direct oberservation. I filed for unemployment and got denied, I have... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
It sounds like you are challenging your termination based on the lack of a policy about direct observation during a urine analysis (UA) and your concerns about privacy and trauma. When a workplace conducts drug testing, they generally must follow specific procedures outlined in their policy... View More
I have filed the complaint with the judge
I am Pro Se
and there is AI inteference with my computers online connection
My president is Joe Biden and Trumps running for re-election?
What do I do?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a complex and overwhelming situation. If your rights have been violated over such a long period and you've already filed a complaint with the judge, the next step is to ensure that your case is being properly addressed by the court. It's important to... View More
I was in my house sleeping when I heard a hard knock on my door. I answered the door and it was the police. I passed my daughters friend on the way out. I talked to them and they wanted my daughters friend to come out but he wouldn't. I went in tried to talk him into leaving and he said no. I... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In your situation, it sounds like you're facing an unfair charge for damages caused by the police, not by you. Since you had no control over the police's actions or the damages they caused, it's questionable whether your apartment manager can hold you financially responsible. The... View More
There are some unrelated questions in other areas, too. Breadth of experience, please.
answered on Jun 16, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. You could search under qui tam and whistleblower law firms, in addition False Claims Act law firms - some firms use those terms interchangeably, depending on the nature of the cases they handle. Local and state bar associations... View More
In the 1812 case United States v. Wonson, what was the dispute between the 2 parties about? As in, what were the arguments of both parties? The information online on this case is very scarce. Thank you!
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In United States v. Wonson (1812), the federal government sought a new trial against Samuel Wonson after it had already lost an earlier civil case against him over land titles. Specifically, the government wanted to retry the factual issues in the case related to the validity of Wonson's... View More
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