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what is probable cause? can a person be put in jail for probable cause?

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Probable cause is reasonable grounds to believe you committed the crime. Probable cause is sufficient to make an arrest.   Proof beyomd a reasonable doubt is the standard for proof required for a conviction   You should retain ana attorney. STOP talking to EVERYONE about your case!... Read More
Probable cause is reasonable grounds to believe you committed the crime. Probable cause is sufficient to make an arrest.   Proof beyomd a... Read More

Can I get a Police Chief fired for violating my First Amendments Right of Freedom of Religion?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I do not understand how being taken to a trauma center violated your First Amendment rights.
I do not understand how being taken to a trauma center violated your First Amendment rights.

Can I sue my school for malpractice?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If anything, this would be a suit for breach of contract. It seems that the weight of the evidence is against you
If anything, this would be a suit for breach of contract. It seems that the weight of the evidence is against you

Pharmacy in large stores

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
No. They have no obligation to provide it based ona simple request   They have no obligation to make sure a camera works properly or to even record if the camera works properly
No. They have no obligation to provide it based ona simple request   They have no obligation to make sure a camera works properly or to even... Read More

What can I do?

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can retain a lawyer who can look atphotographs  of the set up and advise you accordingly
You can retain a lawyer who can look atphotographs  of the set up and advise you accordingly

Do I have a case against circle K due to them not selling me tobacco because they don't recognize my military id. Is it against the law

Answered 6 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Are you seriously thinking about a lawsuit for that? What are the damages?   No attlorney would take the case. It would take hundreds of dollars to file the case and have it served.   Good luck.
Are you seriously thinking about a lawsuit for that? What are the damages?   No attlorney would take the case. It would take hundreds of... Read More

Can an attorney knowing violate the fifth amendment of the Constitution in a deposition?

Answered 6 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It appears that the attorney believed that the 5th Amendment did not apply. That was his opinion. You always had the right to disagree and could have chosen not to answer.   Sometimes people believe they can invoke the 5th Amendment whenever they do not want to answer a question. It only applies if it implicates you in criminal conduct... Read More
It appears that the attorney believed that the 5th Amendment did not apply. That was his opinion. You always had the right to disagree and could have... Read More

Blocked on social media by a rep of Congress

Answered 6 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I f you believe there is legal authority in your favor on this point, then you can take the issue to court. Determining the cause of action would be explained in your legal authority
I f you believe there is legal authority in your favor on this point, then you can take the issue to court. Determining the cause of action would be... Read More

Student left on bus for 1.5 hours

Answered 6 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You could take legal action if you child was injured
You could take legal action if you child was injured

I'm being blocked from commenting on a rep of Congress, what can I do?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Commenting where?
Commenting where?

harassed , blackmailed, denigrate, sexual harrasment,

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   2 Answers
Does your company have more than 15 employees? Do you have proof of what you say or is it a "he said she said". Discuss with counsel here in Florida about possible contingency fee representation. 
Does your company have more than 15 employees? Do you have proof of what you say or is it a "he said she said". Discuss with counsel here in Florida... Read More

I was never served & judge ruled against me knowing i was never served .what can i do ?

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can appeal. But your attorney told you that.   There are time limitations to file an appeal. Without knowing the exact papers filed by your lawyer and the exact rulings of the judge, I cannot not venture whether there is time left.   But if more than 30 days passed since the last ruling I would believe that the time periods have expired... Read More
You can appeal. But your attorney told you that.   There are time limitations to file an appeal. Without knowing the exact papers filed by... Read More

I want to know who I go about getting a lawyer for my son who is being beaten in prison

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You contact lawyers directly and individually
You contact lawyers directly and individually

What are my chances getting my security d license in Florida after as federal conviction....i have my rights restored and supervise release was ended

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact the Florida Department of agriculture and consumer services.
Contact the Florida Department of agriculture and consumer services.

Can you sue a medical examiners office for not allowing you to view a family members body prior to autopsy & also deny autopsy

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
  407-581-2581 You may have a case. From my review of your facts it implies that the funeral home cremated the body without letting you view the body and pay your final respects? More facts would be needed to know before an opinion could be formed.
  407-581-2581 You may have a case. From my review of your facts it implies that the funeral home cremated the body without letting you view... Read More

Need representation in Crestview Florida

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   2 Answers
You may have a good case. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida for contingency fee representation.
You may have a good case. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida for contingency fee representation.

what can be done about a criminal status change i.e. witholding adjudication of guilty?

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There is little anb internet attorney can do for you.   You need to retain an attorney to look at all the documents and to communicate with the clerk.    
There is little anb internet attorney can do for you.   You need to retain an attorney to look at all the documents and to communicate with... Read More

I want to sue Two ppl for defamation of Character

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to contact a personal injury attorney in your local area
You need to contact a personal injury attorney in your local area

Can I sue the state of Florida for falsely arresting me and confining me to jail for 100 days in solidary without allowing me to contact legal?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Because you wrote a single run-on sentence, I am unable to totally comprehend your inquiry.   You need to parse your inquiry in complete sentences or questions starting with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark.
Because you wrote a single run-on sentence, I am unable to totally comprehend your inquiry.   You need to parse your inquiry in complete... Read More

Looking for help getting my money back after my lawyer passed away I had to rehire another attorney he appeared in court one time on my behalf

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
You should file a claim against the deceased attorney’s estate. Be mindful that there are very short time limits to do this.
You should file a claim against the deceased attorney’s estate. Be mindful that there are very short time limits to do this.

I was Raped in ocala Fl. I made a police report .the officer who it was assigned to it was against me. They close the case without investigation. D

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Did you know the rapist? Do u rent from a landlord or do u own the property where u were raped?
Did you know the rapist? Do u rent from a landlord or do u own the property where u were raped?

negligence in a federal prison

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Cases against prisons are challenging, but notwithstanding, if the evidence establishes that staff members were on notice of the danger to the victim and in spite of that were deliberately indifferent to that danger and risk, then the case is far stronger. Discuss with counsel in private here oin Florida. The only people that would have standing to sue would be close family members. ... Read More
Cases against prisons are challenging, but notwithstanding, if the evidence establishes that staff members were on notice of the danger to the victim... Read More

Im being told how i can live my life an its everyday now!!!

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Do You mean harrassed? Not Hearst?   Without a full knowledge of facts it would be impossible to know who is in the right.   If she is the manager or owner's representative, why would she not be enmpowered in the owner's stead.   Good luck
Do You mean harrassed? Not Hearst?   Without a full knowledge of facts it would be impossible to know who is in the right.   If she is... Read More

Do u have any Lawyers that handle prisoner's rights??

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If his injury was caused by the negligence of the prison staff then it’s possible your loved one may have a case. More facts would be needed to form an opinion on the issue of liability.
If his injury was caused by the negligence of the prison staff then it’s possible your loved one may have a case. More facts would be needed to... Read More

civil

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If the at fault driver does not have bodily injury liability insurance and you do not have a UM policy, then it will be very difficult for you to find a lawyer willing to take this case. There may be however other sources of recovery independent of the lack of BI and UM policy coverages. For example, if he was driving drunk, you may be able to sue the tavern, if any, that served him alcohol, or if the driver was on the job, you may be able to sue his employer, or if he was driving someone else's car you may be able to sue the owner. Discuss in private with counsel. ... Read More
If the at fault driver does not have bodily injury liability insurance and you do not have a UM policy, then it will be very difficult for you to... Read More
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