What is the statue of limitations for bringing a civil rights 1983 lawsuit against federal prison

Section 1983 does not have a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for a tort action in the State where the violation occurred...

Is it legal to record phone calls that you are a party to in Michigan?

It is not illegal to record a conversation that you are a party to in Michigan because the statute makes it illegal to eavesdrop on a conversation....

Do i need to hire a civil rights attorney?

I am not a Virginia attorney so I will not comment on any state claims that your brother may have. The 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution...

You absolutely should call a lawyer. Cars are not supposed to catch on fire and explode. First we have to determine the cause of the fire. If...

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AWOL needs advice, please help.

There isn't much you can do unless you already have charges referred against you. When you were brought back on active duty you went back on your...

The advantages and disadvantages are too numerous to be fairly addressed here. It will depend on the type of case you have, your financial...

There is no time limit. So long as the detention is lawful, the state can hold you in any facility. You don't have a right to be in one county...

Im 17 aand im pregnat and i have a 2 year old child and i wanted to know how can i leave out of my aunt house

first, where are your parents. if your parents kicked you out of the house, then you're emancipated unless your aunt is your legal guardian? That...

Does law enforcement keep records of 5150s on file, and if so, how do you acquire them when they pertain to yourself?

California has laws that are similar to the federal Freedom of Information Act. Look up the applicable statute in your jurisdiction and cite it in...

How do we find out if our accident was a result of a power steering recall?

You should consult with an attorney. The way to determine what caused the accident is to have the vehicle inspected by an expert BEFORE the dealer...