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How do I FILE a civil suit?

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
there are year long classes in law school on causes of actions, governmental immunity and how to file a lawsuit. Sorry, I can't answer your question in this forum.
there are year long classes in law school on causes of actions, governmental immunity and how to file a lawsuit. Sorry, I can't answer your question... Read More

Do I have a case whenever I got chased in my home bythe police for no reason. They showed up and I was walking back home from the store with unopene

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I do not think that you have a case.
I do not think that you have a case.

Fater and school violated court order and picked up our son on his off day police was called.. son was returned officer had drug test in hand for me

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I do not see a question in the summary that you provided.
I do not see a question in the summary that you provided.

Illegal search

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes they can re-enter the house and search if they smelled the marijuana.
Yes they can re-enter the house and search if they smelled the marijuana.

GOOD AFTERNOON. I AM LOOKING FOR REPRESENTATION FOR A CIVIL CASE AGAINST CHATTANOOGA POLICE DEPARTMENT. DO YOU HAVE ANY ATTY RECOMMENDATIONS?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I have no recommendation for an attorney.
I have no recommendation for an attorney.

How do I sue a jail

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can't sue the jail. Only you boyfriend might be able to but only if he can find an attorney willing to represent him.
You can't sue the jail. Only you boyfriend might be able to but only if he can find an attorney willing to represent him.

Can an officer hold you in cuffs in police car for long time

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I can't help you. Find an attorney in your county.
I can't help you. Find an attorney in your county.

I believe I am being entapped by the police. Is there any way to find out?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that whatever activity that you are doing that you believe the police are entrapping you to do, you should stop doing. If you stop doing it, then they can not entrap you.
I would suggest that whatever activity that you are doing that you believe the police are entrapping you to do, you should stop doing. If you stop... Read More

I was falsely arrested on Dec 24th 2016 and I want to know if I have a case

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, can't answer that question in this forum. You will need to consult with an attorney.
Sorry, can't answer that question in this forum. You will need to consult with an attorney.

When your arrested in tn how long do they have to get you in court?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Ask this question of the court appointed lawyer when he is appointed one.
Ask this question of the court appointed lawyer when he is appointed one.

Can I give consent to a vehicle search if the vehicle is not mine?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There was nothing found in the car and no charges resulted from  the seach. Move on.
There was nothing found in the car and no charges resulted from  the seach. Move on.

Police department released my daughter to me in coma state her eyes were up in her head & she was unresponsive she had 12 more days to serve

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
did you take her to the hospital to receive medical care?
did you take her to the hospital to receive medical care?

What do I do? Monday evening I was at the hospital and had a few layers of stitches

Answered 10 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can file a complaint with the police department against the officer.
You can file a complaint with the police department against the officer.
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