Questions answered by Charles Horne Cooper Jr.

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If no charges were filed is there a police report

Charles's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

Typically, yes - the police would prepare a report describing the arrest. You may want to consider submitting a public records request to the...

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Daughter dead, need to sue doctor

Charles's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

I'm very sorry for your loss. When you say the doctor "ignored her health condition," what do you mean? What was the health condition that caused...

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Can I sue a hospital for harrasment or emotional distress?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

I do not believe you have a legal claim for harassment or emotional distress under the facts you described. It sounds like this was very...

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I had carotid endarterectomy in 2010 and thought that this tension in the front of my neck would eventually end. It has not.

Charles's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

You will need to consult with a medical malpractice attorney in Missouri. I believe in your state medical malpractice actions have to be brought...

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I have a pardon in ga. and wanting my gun righy back ,should I have a lawer handle it for me?

Charles's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

You will need to consult with an attorney. I believe a full pardon by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles will allow you to restore your...

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Can I sue a church for defamation after a pastor shared a lie about me.

Charles's answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

I have a "legal" answer and a practical suggestion. From a legal standpoint, I think it could be very difficult to sue the church. Since the lie...

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I had to have gulbaldder surgery done at holzer in gallipplis ohio they did that sent me home same day.. about

Charles's answer | Answered on September 27, 2013

I agree with the other answers - to determine if there's a claim it will be necessary for you to hire a medical malpractice lawyer. The lawyer...

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Am i allowed to record conversations with me and other people

Charles's answer | Answered on September 27, 2013

I agree with Ms. Sargeant's answer. Assuming you're talking about a telephone conversation, there are potentially three sets of laws that come...

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How to prove Non-Economic Damages in a Wrongful Death Suit?

Charles's answer | Answered on June 27, 2013

In most states, there are two stages that the beneficiaries of an estate go through: the lawsuit against the wrongdoer (where a jury or judge...

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Are punitive damages from a wrongful death lawsuit taxable in the state of Florida? If so, where is the ruling located?

Charles's answer | Answered on June 27, 2013

I believe the IRS takes the position that, in general, punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer and do not compensate the claimant for...

Charles Horne Cooper Jr.'s Answers (56)

If no charges were filed is there a police report

Daughter dead, need to sue doctor

Can I sue a hospital for harrasment or emotional distress?

I had carotid endarterectomy in 2010 and thought that this tension in the front of my neck would eventually end. It has not.

I have a pardon in ga. and wanting my gun righy back ,should I have a lawer handle it for me?

Can I sue a church for defamation after a pastor shared a lie about me.

I had to have gulbaldder surgery done at holzer in gallipplis ohio they did that sent me home same day.. about

Am i allowed to record conversations with me and other people

How to prove Non-Economic Damages in a Wrongful Death Suit?

Are punitive damages from a wrongful death lawsuit taxable in the state of Florida? If so, where is the ruling located?