If I got beat up by the police in January 2011, do I have a case in February/March 2012?

You have a claim under Federal law for violations of section 1983 of the Civil rights Act. You should contact an attorney soon and make sure you...

Can tourist defendant in Hawaii sue State for criminal charge trespass ordinance directed at Occupy political protestors?

No. A malicious prosecution lies when the law is being inconsistently applied or applied consistently but unfairly targeted. In this case you...

Can defamtion be in the form of an action, rather than just libel and slander?

No. There cannot be an action as a result of a false police report. Reports to the police enjoy absolute immunity, even when done maliciously and...

If your allegations are true, you would be able to sue the state and municipality under Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act. Cases like this are...

My lease on a commercial property is ending in May. Do I need to make a formal request for a renewal?

What you are required to do is normally addressed in the lease. It may offer you an option to renew with notice or it may turn into an at will...

Maybe. If there is no sign and it is not clear that the signal has a left turn arrow. You may want to challenge the ticket and go to court. An...