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Where to find a lawyer the does 1986 law against the state of florida for 19 months of illegally incarceration...
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Answered on August 20, 2012
You would be pursuing a claim under 42 USC 1983. The elements of a 1983 claim are basically (1) deprivation of a federal right (2) under color of...
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On a job application in ky, do I answer yes to being convicted of a criminal offense (OVI) that took place a year ago In Ohio?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
The application asks whether you have been convicted of a criminal offense, not whether you have been convicted of a criminal offense only in the...
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Can a ProPer/Pro Se litigant be made to pay the other side atorney fees and costs?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
Yes. It seems like most courts would try to avoid that type of result, knowing that pro se litigants are generally up against tough odds. But I...
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After 6 years at a job i don't rememeber what thier policy was about no call no show. Can they fire you because of that?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
Yes, they can absolutely fire you for not showing up because of the rain. Unless you have a contract or are governed by some type of collective...
Can someone I hired to build kitchen cabinets for one of my customers put a lien on his property?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
With respect to the written contract, an attorney would have to actually see it-- there may be some way out in the terms and conditions if it was...
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I have just learned that a former tenant commited suicide in my house. The landlord never mentioned this when I asked.
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Answered on August 19, 2012
That's disturbing to say the least. But I'm not sure if it would give you grounds to break your lease.
Basically, you have a lease, which is...
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Are there any attorneys that do pro bono work for family law, disable vet (Marines)
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Answered on August 19, 2012
Have you tried Legal Aid? It sounds like there is a very good chance that Legal Aid would be able to help you with a case like this.
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Can I go after two men that damage my car while they were fighting & landed on my car causing 8 Thousand dollars in damage .
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Answered on August 19, 2012
Yes, you could sue them for damaging your property, but before doing so, you should try to find out if they have the money to pay a judgment.
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I was fired from a job wrongfully, last year, is it too late and what can I do?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
They may have fired the wrong person or fired you for an unfair reason, by that does not make your termination illegal. In general, people have a...
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Related to employment: I recently quit my job at an automotive retailer and I have not recieved my final check.
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Answered on August 19, 2012
Employers do this all the time. They will withhold your final paycheck and insist that in exchange for your check you sign some paperwork. Often,...
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