If a person tries to enter my home do I have a right to shoot?

You have a right to use self-defense as home owner, even deadly force, it you believed your life was in danger. You would not be able to use...

The criminal case takes priority and frequently the defense attorney will file a motion to stay the civil case until the criminal case is...

Do I have to pay taxes on an estate account for a wrongful death lawsuit settlement?

You should consult with a tax adviser or a CPA. There most likely would not be taxes on a wrongful death settlement but a tax adviser is whose...

What are the differences/pros/cons for contacting the ACLU vs. an attorney?

The ACLU will only get involved in cases of high public interest. I have been in contact with the ACLU frequently over many years. They do not get...

Is there a way to do a civil claim against a police officer for excessive force or is it always filed on the dept. or city?

Yes, you can sue the officer individually as well as the town or municipality and/or police chief. The theories of liability are different. The...

I am looking for a civil lawsuit attorney that will service fannin county tx

A local civil rights attorney can investigate the case to see if has any merit. You have to overcome the hurdle of probable cause, because if the...

What are my right to dash-can video my prosecutor said that I have no rights to any evidence

What I have done when handling such cases is to file a motion for discovery - the prosecutor got the video of the incident from the police...

What can I do? What are my rights? How can I get what's mine?

You should contact a local probate attorney ASAP before any estate assets are gone, and a criminal defense attorney to see what actions you can...

What recourse do I have against a police department who violated my civil rights?

Officers need to establish exigent circumstances or else they need a warrant. They may have had additional information you were not aware of. Here,...

Can I file an injunction with my civil rights suit?

Your claim would be a 1983 claim for deliberate indifference for not providing the appropriate medical care. You do not have a right to injunctive...