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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Kentucky on
Q: Should i sue my auto insurance?

I was in a automobile accident 90 days ago. I have State Farm insurance comprehensive and collision. I have went back and forth about my injury and the fair market value. I went to the doctor about hip and back hurting . The dr wanted me to have a mri . Went i went to my appointment they informed... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 23, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Try to set up a free consult with a Kentucky attorney who handles such cases. Your doctor may need to work with you on the denial of the MRI. MRIs are big-ticket items, at around $1,000 a pop for cervical or lumbar... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Admiralty / Maritime for Hawaii on
Q: I am pro se and need to know the best place to obtain the process and stages, as well as court etiquette, and doc filing

It is a misdemeanor, but self defense. Need to know how to navigate thru law of the sea in court, as an American National under law of the land, common law. In Hawaii dist 1. Just their procedures. Thank you.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 23, 2024

I'm not a criminal defense attorney, but you posted under Admiralty/Maritime, and your question remains open for four weeks. It would probably be best for an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in Hawaii to advise you. But as a general point, I see you are working on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Charged with municipal complaint Feb 3 2022 indictable offense. It’s now 4/23/24 and no movement

I’ve been on pretrial release for 809 days. They just offered me out of no where a plea to plead guilty ( lie) anc I’ll get probation for 24 months which is almost 5 years all together. A tactic to help my ex’s lawyers use this in family court .

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

If this case has indeed been lingering for that long you need to seek counsel. They can atleast speak to the Prosecution to shed some light on what has been going on and they can also do some things to force or push the State to stop sitting on your case. You need an experienced criminal defense... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for California on
Q: I give my kids mom 800 a month 2 kids 13 n 9 years old and we are on a 50/50 custody

They are with me everyday after work i from 5pm till next day that i take them to school and she pick them up one weekend with me and one with her

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

Under California law, child support amounts are typically calculated using a formula that considers both parents' income, the number of children, and the time each parent spends with the children. Given your 50/50 custody arrangement and the payment of $800 per month, it's important to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: After an OIC approval, and I've complied with all the approval terms, is there any way the IRS can still collect?

After receiving an Offer In Compromise approval, and provided I comply with all the approval terms, i.e. pay my taxes in full and on time for 5 years, is there any way the IRS can still collect back taxes?

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

If you have received an Offer in Compromise (OIC) approval from the IRS and comply with all the terms of the agreement, including paying your taxes in full and on time for the next 5 years, the IRS generally cannot collect on the back taxes that were included in the OIC agreement.

However,...
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