Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Do I Have a Small Claims Case if My Boss Destroyed My Personal Property at Work?
If your boss destroyed your personal property at work, you may have a small claims issue in Montana, but the answer usually depends on the facts. In general, a small claims case is about trying to recover the value of pr...
Is it legal for police to keep my driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
In Kentucky, police may sometimes take and keep a driver’s license after a DUI arrest, but the answer depends on what happened during the stop, the arrest, and any paperwork the officer issues. In general, officers can s...
Do I have to get consent from every person on a conference call before recording it?
In California, the answer is often yes: if you want to record a conference call, it is usually safest to assume you need consent from everyone involved before you hit record. California is generally treated as a “two-par...
Can I recover future medical costs if my doctor says I may need surgery later?
In general, yes, future medical costs may sometimes be recoverable in an Ohio personal injury claim if they are reasonably related to the injury and can be supported by medical evidence. If a doctor says you may need sur...
Do I have to prove emotional distress in an online defamation case in Mississippi?
In general, emotional distress can be relevant in an online defamation case, but it is not always the only thing a person must prove. Whether you need to show emotional distress depends on the type of defamation claim, t...
What happens if someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members?
If someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members, the main legal issue is often whether the statement can be treated as defamation under Wisconsin law. In general, a false statement shared with o...
Do I have to clearly say I want to remain silent for questioning to stop?
In general, yes: if you want police questioning to stop, you usually need to clearly and unambiguously say that you want to remain silent. Simply staying quiet, looking away, or refusing to answer some questions may not...
Can police keep questioning me if I say maybe I should talk to an attorney?
In general, police may continue asking questions if your statement about a lawyer is not clear enough to count as a request for counsel. Saying “maybe I should talk to an attorney” can sometimes be treated as ambiguous,...
Do I have to pay my deductible when the accident was completely the other driver’s fault?
In New York, the answer is often: maybe at first, but not necessarily in the end. If you use your own auto insurance coverage to repair your car, your policy may require you to pay the deductible up front before the insu...
I left a bad review for a local business and now they’re threatening to sue. Should I take it down?
A bad review does not automatically create legal liability, and businesses often cannot sue simply because they dislike criticism. In general, a review is more likely to create legal risk only if it contains a false stat...
What are my rights if I was bitten by a dog at a public park?
If you were bitten by a dog at a public park in Washington, you may have legal rights under state law and possibly under other legal theories depending on the facts. In general, a dog bite can lead to an insurance claim,...
What are my rights if my ex recorded our private conversation and sent it to my new partner?
In Washington, your rights may depend on how the conversation was recorded, what kind of conversation it was, and whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. In general, Washington is a two-party consent state f...
What are my rights if a fake account is impersonating me and posting racist comments?
If a fake account is impersonating you and posting racist comments, you may have several possible legal and practical options, depending on the facts. In general, impersonation and hateful posts can affect your reputatio...
Do I have to show physical injury to get protection under RCW harassment laws?
In general, no. Under Washington harassment laws, physical injury is often not the key issue. What usually matters is whether the conduct meets the legal definition of harassment and whether the facts show a real basis f...
Do I have to speak out loud to invoke Miranda, or can I just stop answering?
In general, you do not have to use any special words to stop answering police questions. If you are being questioned in a situation where Miranda rights apply, remaining silent can often be enough to show that you do not...