Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Forced labor & civil rights

I know someone who was exploited & coerced into working 16

hrs/day 6/days a week for $800. month cleaning cooking and

taking care of a child. there were no taxes or benifits of any

kind paid for her. The house slave was from the Philippines

and did not have any legal papers, threatened to be turned

over to INS. Something went wrong with the child and the

mother and elegal house slave went to hospital. The doctor

Called Children services and when they came she immediatly

began blaming the house slave. The house slave is in La

County Jail now. I hear she was interrogated by la Sheriffs for

8 hours and forced to say she did something she didn't do.

This person is very naieve, don't know English that well and

had no clue of her rights. She may have been exploited in

everyway. This is her name and address at County Jail.

This is a contact # for anymore infomation on this situation,

Emar Bermudes 310 -753 - 2297.


Asked on 3/15/09, 4:14 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Forced labor & civil rights

She needs to apply for the Public Defender to represent her in the criminal charges. The court will do so when she first appears.

She also needs to get an attorney to sue for the money owed, and the wrongs done her by that family. Feel free to contact me if she is serious about getting legal help in doing so.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 2:44 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Forced labor & civil rights

The first thing she needs to do is have legal representation on the criminal charge. You might contact Legal Aid to get started. Also, there are immigration projects in Los Angeles who might be willing to get involved.

You also might re-post this message on Law Guru for both immigration and criminal defense attorneys.

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Answered on 3/15/09, 4:46 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Forced labor & civil rights

I would be interested in hearing from a relative of this individual. I would be interested in hearing more detailed facts including her booking number, next court date, and any available information about the employer.

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Answered on 3/15/09, 9:14 pm


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