Does 42 U.S.C. § 1983 satisfy the "Act of Congress" exception of the Anti-Injunction Act 28 U.S.C. § 2283?

You've asked the question in too abstract a way for me to feel that I can give you an answer that will satisfy you. Can you put your question in a...

What is the law on videotaping police when they pull you over or question you etc. in Washington state?

Police-citizen disputes continue over people's right to photograph and/or video and audio tape the police in public places. Some police departments...

A collection agency collecting a debt that's 10 years old and has already been charged off by original creditor

This conduct by the debt collections agency may or may not be legal. If it is ordinary debt, the statute of limitations would be 3 years, but...

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A collections company is saying they will file suit against me. 3 of the bills are from 06, 07 and 09. can they do this in MD?

I agree with the basic advice you've already gotten. If this is an ordinary debt -- for example, credit card debt -- then the statute of...

In the Commonwealth of Pa., if an individual is denied relief in a hearing for post-conviction collateral does he or she have

I don't practice in PA (I'm licensed in MD and DC), but I've done a fair amount of federal habeas corpus work. I'm adding an answer only to...

Feb.2013 was awarded back pay and my job back..by court of appeals MD. after waiting 3 years..still no back pay or job.

It would take a more thorough review of your case than is possible here to answer your question. As you realize, the obvious person to ask is your...

Hello, my name is Sanders and I am writing to you to see if I can have a twenty years old misdermeor of simple assault expunged

The other comments you've gotten should help you. I'd add that you may be able to get some advice from your local public defender's office. The...

What's the chances of the Judge to rule in favor of my husband motion to suppress the gun he's being charged federally

I have little to add except to emphasize how urgent it is for your husband to be represented by an attorney. If he isn't, and you want to help him,...

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Signed a contract with a construction co over a mo ago w/ no work completed. Can I cancel the contract

I don't have any fresh thoughts but maybe can pull some things together. (1) If you want an actual legal opinion on your situation, you're going to...

What legal rights do I have to put this situation to an end

I think that any attorney would need to speak with you and review all the paperwork to understand your situation in more detail before advising...