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Q: Repercussions for absconding probation 15 years ago in CA?
I absconded from probation in California over 15 years ago for a charge of possession of drugs for sale. Since then, I have not had any legal issues and currently reside in Montana. What type of repercussions can I expect if I set up a court date to address this matter?
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 9, 2026
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Fifteen years without new legal trouble can help your request for leniency, but it does not automatically erase the probation violation or an outstanding warrant. There is a real possibility of being taken into custody when you appear, even if you arrange the court date voluntarily.
The... View More 
Q: Can I sue a driver for running over my mailbox in Florida?
A driver ran over my mailbox and smashed my fence in Florida. I filed a police report about the incident. I also have security camera footage of the event. The driver does have insurance. Can I sue them for the damages, and what steps should I take next?
Landy Rojas
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I’m sorry to hear about the damage to your property. I understand how frustrating it can be to deal with an unexpected situation like this, especially when you are left responsible for coordinating the repairs. The good news is that Florida law provides you with options to recover your damages.... View More
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Q: How should I write a settlement demand letter for medical expenses after a car collision in California caused by another driver?
I was involved in a car collision in California last year caused by another driver. The adjuster has taken care of the car repairs, but I need to draft a settlement demand letter specifically for medical expenses. My father, who was a passenger in the front seat, was also injured and has since... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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There are two claims here, yours and your father's, and they should be handled as separate demands. Each injured person has a claim of their own against the other driver's policy, and the per-person limit applies to each of you.
Check the calendar first. California generally gives... View More
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Q: How should I write a settlement demand letter for medical expenses after a car collision in California caused by another driver?
I was involved in a car collision in California last year caused by another driver. The adjuster has taken care of the car repairs, but I need to draft a settlement demand letter specifically for medical expenses. My father, who was a passenger in the front seat, was also injured and has since... View More
Jonathan Kashani
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Drafting a settlement demand letter for medical expenses following a California car collision requires clear documentation of liability, treatment records, and itemized damages. Any gap before starting physical therapy must be factually explained in the letter—such as administrative delays or... View More
Q: How can I gain visitation rights to see my grandchildren in NY?
I would like to know how I can gain visitation rights or see my grandchildren in New York. I'm concerned that their mother might negatively influence them before I have a chance to meet them. Their mother has a history of parental alienation; she was taught this behavior by her own mother and... View More
Peter Christopher Lomtevas
answered on Nov 9, 2026
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The short answer for this asker is to retain legal counsel and file a grandparent visitation petition pursuant to Family Court Act §651(b). This provision allows grandparents to petition for visitation rights under certain conditions, primarily when one or both parents have died or when there are... View More
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