You read the facts....now what?! We have to go to city council meeting on 17th. Recently got a letter pushing to sell our home

You rise many issues in your post. All of these issues cannot be addressed in this forum. Now you need to hire an attorney. Sorry for such a...

What are my options here? Is this a civil issue or is this criminal? Will the police help me or is this a small claims matter?

Initially, you should contact the police (non-emergency number) and perhaps a local attorney to explain the situation. The police will let you know...

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Can any judge sign an Order To Show Cause?

Yes, any judge can sign a OSC. Even though judges may be assigned to a specific department doesn't mean they don't have authority in other...

After a quick internet search I found the National Police Misconduct Reporting Project (NPMRP.) It or other similar organizations may be able to...

Why would a company lie in a the separation agreement stating that "both parties had agreed" ?

If you accepted the severance package that will satisfy any signature requirement. That is what the employer will argue anyway. You cannot have it...

Can the judge make a ruling without my being served or can the hearing be dropped or continued further?

Once you make an appearance without contesting service you waive your right to rise that issue moving forward, and that seems to be your situation....

What are laws covering shoplifting not dealt with at time of happening?

Who "found out later?" If it is the prosecutor, the prosecutor has enough proof and within the appropriate time frame she could be charged. The one...

Can I sue for a hostile work environment?

Even based on your account of the story (I'm sure there is another side,) I don't think you are going to have a very good case. Management didn't...

Is my situation legal?

Based on your question it should be fine. You state, however, there are "no entry fees." If there are any fees there will probably be a problem...

Is it lawful to get a probation violation for posting bail?

I doubt if you violated your probation by posting bail. The violation was probably based on whatever you did that got you arrested. I'm sure there...