Florida Police Misconduct Questions & Legal Answers

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Does an off-duty police officer involved in an accident have to identify his self immediately in Florida?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Why? He is "off duty". Did you disclose your employment status to the officer at the scene?

I need a lawyer I need a lawyer for a police misconduct they entered my apartment with all my permission they doubled all my apartments

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Sorry - your question makes no sense. Try coherent sentences and providing some actual facts about what happened.

I traded a Honda Civic for a Arctic cat atv and the next day the cops took it and said it was stolen so how can I get my Honda Civic back?

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Not much thats cost effective at this point if you are dealing with a thief. You could hire a lawyer to sue for its return if you want to spend the money.

Not much thats cost effective at this point if you are dealing with a thief. You could hire a lawyer to sue for its return if you want to spend the... Read Answer

Can a police task force harass me and follow me everywhere I go?

Answered 5 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

You must get evidence to corroborate what you say is occurring. Video record! And you can cover your peephole

Can I sue police dept for intentionally letting my attackers run off

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

No. There is soverign immunity for what you describe. Added to that a lawsuit involving an officer can't identify, with no report and based on the bizarre facts you describe goes no where absent being able to ID the parties, not to mention the rest of the story as to WHY 3 women would intentionally knock you off your bike and try to fight you. ... Read Answer

No. There is soverign immunity for what you describe. Added to that a lawsuit involving an officer can't identify, with no report and based on the... Read Answer

How do I find out the names of two police officers?

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

You would have started with thier names on thier uniforms and the numbers on their badges. Other than that "some cops came to my house and interrogated me" gets no where and you claim they "fled" when your father claimed chest pain - makes this post suspicious as thats not consistent with what law enforcement officers do. You can file a complaint with internal affairs and see where that goes - but it will be difficult if you can't ID the officers otherwise.... Read Answer

You would have started with thier names on thier uniforms and the numbers on their badges. Other than that "some cops came to my house and... Read Answer

Can you sue a police department for not doing there job and hurting you by not doing it?

Answered 6 years ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Not generally no - but thre are exceptions depending on the details.

I would like to file suit against the police department

Answered 6 years ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Sorry - but law enforcement are not taxi services to "take you to your daughter's place" regardless of where you live or are from. As to the being treated poorly you can make a claim with internal affairs for the agency at issue and they will address that. If there was an issue about whether or not to charge the guy that attacked you, you can address that within the hierarchy of the agency that responded or the local State Attorney. Otherwise, there is no basis to sue people because you are not treated kindly. ... Read Answer

Sorry - but law enforcement are not taxi services to "take you to your daughter's place" regardless of where you live or are from. As to the... Read Answer

My fiance was arrested, beaten badly by police while resisting & hospitalized.This was 6 days ago & they wont let him contact me.Okeechobee Florida.

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

There is nothing an attorney can do for you. If you retain an attorney, the attorney can visit him. You can try the public defender's office. They may be able to help

There is nothing an attorney can do for you. If you retain an attorney, the attorney can visit him. You can try the public... Read Answer

Fl. 489.126

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

You did not state the charges were dismissed. If still pending there is no case. If there was probable cause for your arrest (not necessarily enough to convict), then there is no false arrest case. Requirements in civil case like certified mail, do not apply to criminal cases. There is no requiement for investigator to call you.... Read Answer

You did not state the charges were dismissed. If still pending there is no case. If there was probable cause for your arrest (not... Read Answer

Am I speaking to a lawyer now

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Not sure what you're expecting to happen here. If you agreed to be a snitch and the neighborhood found out about it, thats not something you get far trying to blame law enforcement for. If you contend there was an illegal S&S you should have retained a lawyer right then and dealt with it directly. If you want to spend the money you can always hire a criminal lawyer or civil rights lawyer at some expense to answer any questions you have. ... Read Answer

Not sure what you're expecting to happen here. If you agreed to be a snitch and the neighborhood found out about it, thats not something you get far... Read Answer

Can a police officer have you stripped while fully shackeled to a bed then continue to take photos of you

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

I suggest you consult with a lawyer regarding this. It sounds like a violation to me. In lieu of that you can always file an internal affairs complaint. Perhaps obtaining a copy of the police reports, the photographs and the hospital records first may also be a good idea

I suggest you consult with a lawyer regarding this. It sounds like a violation to me. In lieu of that you can always file an internal... Read Answer

Are my rights being obstructed

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

You may need to make a formal request under Fla. Stat. 119 and if they won't provide the records, sue for enforcement if they claim an improper exemption. You will likely need to retain a lawyer for that purpose.

You may need to make a formal request under Fla. Stat. 119 and if they won't provide the records, sue for enforcement if they claim an improper... Read Answer

Who's gonna police the police

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 2 Answers

Sorry - if you are describing that you are living in a "homeless camp" and complaining of "discourteous" treatment by law enforcement - hate to tell you, but short of SanFrancisco, any where else you are, any coherent person will treat occupants of such "camps" with a healthy dose of caution, as they are most often populated with drug addicts, criminals and mentally unstable occupants at very high ratio. Thats simply part of the deal when you are living in the vagabond environment as they are VERY volatile living conditions which is why they are last resort situations.... Read Answer

Sorry - if you are describing that you are living in a "homeless camp" and complaining of "discourteous" treatment by law enforcement - hate to tell... Read Answer

what can i do about false written police affidavit

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Sounds like a scrivener's error Retain a lawyer! By the way it is refuting

if your facing attempted murder of a police officer and resisting with violence do you have to be both charges to have a chance in winning an excessiv

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

I am not going to second guess his lawyer which is to whom you should be speaking

Victim of police misconduct

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

YOu will need to use the find a lawyer feature to retain a criminal defense lawyer ASAP.

I would like to know if any Attorney in Jacksonville,Florida handles police neglect

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

The facst presented do not support a lawsuit of any type and there are clearly missing facts that have been withheld or nor presented. You cannot obtain poroper legal advice just providing the facts that you like and not revealing the ones that are bad. The other side gets to talk too and it would suck for you to spend lots of money on legal fees on such a claim or case only to have the othersie reveal facts that damage your case. ... Read Answer

The facst presented do not support a lawsuit of any type and there are clearly missing facts that have been withheld or nor presented. You cannot... Read Answer

Does a police officer have the right to slam me to the ground when I had not been informed why I was being arrested or detained. I was not armed

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

"Friend of mine recorded the bruit force with which I was handled." and therein my be the issue. The question as phrased begs the obvious answer of "No, they can't slam you to the ground for no reason". That stated, one will need to review the cell cam AND if available the body cam, especially when alcohol is involved in the issues. Your recollection of cooperating may be different than revealed otherwise. You should meet with an injury or civil rights lawyer to review the video and go from there. ... Read Answer

"Friend of mine recorded the bruit force with which I was handled." and therein my be the issue. The question as phrased begs the obvious answer of... Read Answer

How much does this ask a lawyer service cost?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

First, this is not your problem as you reference the interactions with strangers. Second, that YOu delcare them to be pedofiles does not make them so. Unless the are convcted and registered sex offenders all you have are unsbstantiated allegations. You can try themedia angle but they wont care about bare allegatuons either. Third unless you are willing to devote tens of thousands and possibly h8ndreds of thousands of dollars on such an endeavor, you are likely wasting your time. ... Read Answer

First, this is not your problem as you reference the interactions with strangers. Second, that YOu delcare them to be pedofiles does not make them... Read Answer

Is it legal for police to ask you to illegally record phone conversation to aid in investigation?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

This would be illegal and its a good bet that you seriously misunderstood the suggestion. It would be ok if you got him on the phone and THEY recorded it in proper fashion through a criminal investigation. That aside as the claimed perp is a minor, this has additional complications and it would be unlikely that you would get him to admit the crime in some admissible fashion assuming he woul dbe dumb enough to do so. You may want to hire a lawyer of your own to assist in your efforts so you dont botch up a potential prosecution. ... Read Answer

This would be illegal and its a good bet that you seriously misunderstood the suggestion. It would be ok if you got him on the phone and THEY... Read Answer

I need a lawyer to represent me in 2 civil lawsuits against LEO

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

This would all depend on why the other lawyer quit and whether you are willing to pay legal fees and expenses to pursue the case. Such cases are very hard to justifiy on a contingent fee basis so you might have ahard time finding a lawyer unless you are willing to pay for the legal fees. ... Read Answer

This would all depend on why the other lawyer quit and whether you are willing to pay legal fees and expenses to pursue the case. Such cases are very... Read Answer

I'm trying to get someone to tell me if I have enough grounds for a police brutality, or excessive use of force plus maybe false imprisonment case.

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Not on the facts above alone. You would need to address the mental health/substance abuse issue as a factor in this. If you were baker acted and determined to have issue, not likely as you stated you just decided to take off running and your detention may have been lawful at that point. ... Read Answer

Not on the facts above alone. You would need to address the mental health/substance abuse issue as a factor in this. If you were baker acted and... Read Answer

I was arrested in January and my truck was impounded for fleeing from the police they got the guy he confessed to it but they would not give me my tru

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

There is more to this than related as to WHY your truck was not released from impound. Presumably it was either drug involvement or the vehicle was evidence in a crime. That information will determine what if anything can be done to address the issue.

There is more to this than related as to WHY your truck was not released from impound. Presumably it was either drug involvement or the vehicle was... Read Answer

I need to hire an attorney for a police brutality or excessive use of force case PLUS my doctor says wrongful imprisonment. Recommend anyone?