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Can a officer force entry into a third party home with just a bench warrent

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Ryan L Hyde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the officer has probable cause to believe the wanted person is there then they are granted a limited power to enter the home.  More facts would be needed to know the probable cause and whether the use of force was excessive.  
If the officer has probable cause to believe the wanted person is there then they are granted a limited power to enter the home.  More facts... Read More

in 1985 i was hit by a bus and 2 cops answered the call it was 5:30pm. They waited till 7:30 to call paramedics and made up a bunch of lies about the

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am sorry to say that too much time has passed. It is most difficult to sue the police and the time periods for same are very short. We wish you well. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
I am sorry to say that too much time has passed. It is most difficult to sue the police and the time periods for same are very short. We wish you... Read More

Illegal stop in NJ?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You must first win the criminal case. I would focus on winning the criminal case. I would use these facts to support my defense. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
You must first win the criminal case. I would focus on winning the criminal case. I would use these facts to support my defense. Please call to... Read More

Victim of police misconduct

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOu will need to use the find a lawyer feature to retain a criminal defense lawyer ASAP.
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 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More
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 More

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 ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More
"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 More

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

How much does this ask a lawyer service cost?

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More
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 More

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

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More
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 More

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

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More
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 More

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 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More
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 More

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 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   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 More

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

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This all revolves around the situation, what the video shows, and why you were presumably Baker Acted and who called it in.You will need to sit down with a lawyer and review the enitre video and the medical records to see what kind of case you might have.
This all revolves around the situation, what the video shows, and why you were presumably Baker Acted and who called it in.You will need to sit down... Read More

Police who purposely lose 6 witnesses information and contact info, and the officer also discarded security cam footage himself. Is that misconduct?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   1 Answer
Dear Jessica, I hope your husband is improving.  I am unable to determine an answer to your question as this fact pattern requires an in depth, private conversation concerning all facts and circumstances. However, I can recommend that you can contact a Personal Injury attorney for help to investigate all aspects of this accident including identifying and pursuing the at fault party as well as any other available insurance coverage which he may be entitled to and to receive necessary and proper medical care.   Check out our profiles. Many of us practice statewide and offer free initial consultations.... Read More
Dear Jessica, I hope your husband is improving.  I am unable to determine an answer to your question as this fact pattern requires an in... Read More

Is this misconduct? How do I find out if the detective has been imvestigated before for not follow rules?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not misconduct if your husband had ANY cocaine on him period. If he chose not to be an informant for some leniency, he chose to take the charges and thats what he got. The date of arrest is likely of no consequence to ICE/INS.
Not misconduct if your husband had ANY cocaine on him period. If he chose not to be an informant for some leniency, he chose to take the charges and... Read More

My friend was arrested as she was visiting someone at the Sarasota County Jail, but clerk error stated on report

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Civil trial lawyer is what she need to talk to. This might be a "wrongful arrest" type case and she'll need to have the records sealed. 
Civil trial lawyer is what she need to talk to. This might be a "wrongful arrest" type case and she'll need to have the records sealed. 

I would like to know if I could sue the police department for negligence on their investigation of Grand Theft of my house.

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
There are a WHOLE lot of disconnected issues at play in this fact pattern so its simply impossible to provide a response other than  - generally no, you cannot sue the police because they dont move fast enough or investigate hard enough. It sounds like there was a theft that was not reported until the items were found in the aunts house and an obvious family controversy going on that simply make this even more complicated. You will likely need to sue the aunt. ... Read More
There are a WHOLE lot of disconnected issues at play in this fact pattern so its simply impossible to provide a response other than  - generally... Read More

Put hidden camera without knowledge harrassment discrimination under survellience

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
who installed camera and where did they install the camera ? what were the details ? what did the camera show ? Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
who installed camera and where did they install the camera ? what were the details ? what did the camera show ? Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600

I got pulled over they found a gram of meth never have I don’t meth didn’t know it was there never had a drug charge I’m 32 what could be the outcome

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to retain a crminal lawyer nad have the charges dismissed or an axquittal before any such claims are even remotely considered from a civil angle. 
You will need to retain a crminal lawyer nad have the charges dismissed or an axquittal before any such claims are even remotely considered from a... 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.

I need a lawyer for police brutality please contact me for details I am in allot of pain thanks to cops

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a civil rights lawyer at some expense to review this. Other than that, it seems you intervened in a controversy that resulted in law enforcement being called to a domestic violence scene between two mentally chalenged people. They are not there to play "Dr. Phil".....when law enforcement is called to resolve such an issue - they are typically there to effect arrest and keep the perpretrators from harming others and that gets taken in to account also. You need to see if there were any videos associated with any prosecution or charges filed as that will be useful also. ... Read More
You will need to hire a civil rights lawyer at some expense to review this. Other than that, it seems you intervened in a controversy that resulted... Read More

How can I find an attorney who will take a very serious, good, solid Police Misconduct, Brutality, In or Near Brevard County, Florida

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you are willing to spend the money to pay legal fees and costs to fund the case you describe - there are likely any number of lawyers that might be able to assist you. Funding such cases is always the biggest issue to deal with. 
If you are willing to spend the money to pay legal fees and costs to fund the case you describe - there are likely any number of lawyers that might... Read More

Does duress and/or coercion apply to a case when a traveller is pulled over by police and police are told, "I do not want to conduct business with you

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
ahhhh the old "traveller" or PT concept right that lands right next to the cest a qui trust issues. There is no option to refuse "to do business" with law enforcement. Presumably there is more to this than related, but no there is no duress or coecion issue as by definition an arrest is coercive and against your will. ... Read More
ahhhh the old "traveller" or PT concept right that lands right next to the cest a qui trust issues. There is no option to refuse "to do business"... Read More

My brother is currently a prisoner in Trenton, NJ. I was just informed that he was handcuffed and beaten by four officers. Until he began BLEEDING

Answered 8 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
We can help you with the proper treatment of your brother. We have had good success getting the proper medicak treatment and avoiding these issues in the future. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
We can help you with the proper treatment of your brother. We have had good success getting the proper medicak treatment and avoiding these issues in... Read More
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