Parielle Lacy

Brown '15. UChicago JD '21.

Nothing I tweet is legal advice or a promise of legal representation.

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

Y'all are going to do it anyways, but still, I'm going to say, never, ever, ever talk to the police without a lawyer present.

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

Money bonds are ineffective. #PretrialFairnessNow

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If your high school is searching your bags, patting you down, or having dogs sniff your person for really no reason (or with no evidence), this could be a Fourth Amendment violation of your right to not be searched and seized.

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@purvi899 Glad to reconnect with you too! And it's okay. I'm probably going to be in Illinois for the long-haul. I bought a place in Evanston! I would love to connect with you once everything settles down!

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

Many public school dress code restricting how a student wears their hair are constitutional violations under the Fourteenth Amendment.

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But be aware that many of these laws apply only to RESIDENTIAL tenants and not commercial tenants.

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

Check your local laws, many states have made evicting tenants during the pandemic illegal. #Coronavirus #TenantLaw

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

If you have a felony on your criminal record, it is likely affecting your job prospects. Look into expungement, especially if the felony was for a drug-related offense or was committed when you were a minor.

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prevents debt collectors from calling your friends and family members. File a complaint and see what other rights you have. https://t.co/NzlBiKcZpS

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If someone used your debit card fraudulently and the bank will not reimburse the charges, you have a higher chance of getting your money back if you make a police report or contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. #ConsumerLaw

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If your parents opened credit cards or utilities in your name while you were under 18, that's almost always #IdentityFraud. If doing so damaged your credit, you can get it fixed quickly but you might have to file a police report. #KidsRights

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

Even though it sucks when your manager is the boss's incompetent son, nepotism by itself generally isn't illegal. #EmploymentLaw

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Whether it be jail or prison, incarcerated persons have a right to humane conditions, including adequate and timely health care, under the Eighth Amendment (forbidding cruel and unusual punishment). #CivilRights #PrisonersRights

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

In every state, it is possible and legal to get an abortion without parental consent. #KidsRights #WomensRights

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

While there is no federal mandate for #paid sick leave or maternity leave, there are provisions for #unpaid leave. Check out the Family and Medical Leave Act. #EmploymentLaw

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

Even something as simple as the child's age (e.g. a 6-year-old who is enrolled in school vs a 5-year-old that is still staying home) can completely transform a custody case. #FamilyLaw

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

If you want custody or a divorce, reach out to a divorce lawyer for a realistic assessment. Ignore what friends/family have told you. Family law is incredibly situation- and state-specific in addition to being a rapidly changing field as gender dynamics have evolved. #FamilyLaw

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It's not a violation of your right to freedom of speech for Twitter, a private actor, to deactive or delete your account. #ConstitutionalLaw #CommonMisconceptions #FreeSpeech

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If you think you have a legal claim, you should look into taking legal action immediately. For some violations, there's a legal time limit on how long after the violation you can file a claim (aka statue of limitations). #GeneralLaw

[Parielle Lacy @ParielleL]

My sister's friend asked me this a while ago... It's not illegal (in Michigan and in most states) for someone under 18 to run away from home. If the police find you, they might return you to your home, but you will not go to jail. #KidsRights