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Q: What actions can I pursue after a road rage incident with an off-duty police officer in California?
I was involved in a road rage incident with an off-duty police officer in California. The officer, driving a personal vehicle and not in uniform, flashed a badge at me and attempted to pull me over on the freeway. They were swerving and driving recklessly behind me, trying to get past during... View More 
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Oct 26, 2026
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There are separate criminal-investigation, employment-discipline, and possible civil-claim tracks. Continue cooperating with CHP, obtain the incident number, and preserve the original dashcam files, vehicle description and plate, witness information, and a contemporaneous account. Ask the... View More
Q: What to do if I find stolen items in my car after a CVS visit?
I recently took my cousin to a CVS store, and after I dropped him off, I found a bag in my car with items I believe he stole. He didn't mention these items, and I haven't been contacted by store authorities. I suspect there might be video evidence from the store, but I’m not sure. What... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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Finding the bag does not, by itself, establish that you participated in a theft. For aiding and abetting, the prosecution generally must prove that you knew the unlawful purpose and intentionally helped carry it out. California Penal Code section 496 also requires knowledge that the property was... View More
Q: Who is responsible for a deceased mother's home equity loan in Texas with no will?
In 2023, my mother passed away in Texas without a will. She was the primary owner of her house and had taken out a home equity loan that we were unaware of. There are three dependents and no surviving spouse. The lender, who is based in Georgia, is threatening foreclosure due to non-payment of the... View More
Kyle M. Kinzy
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Requesting the reinstatement figures before the deadline passed is the right place to start, but this answer will focus on how to keep the house rather than who owes the money.
No one is personally liable... View More
Q: Is a family member legally responsible for removing property from a deceased person's HUD apartment?
I am in Ohio and dealing with the apartment of a deceased family member who was on HUD assistance. There is no executor for the estate, and the business managing the property has given me 14 days to remove her belongings. I have not received any formal paperwork or documentation about what steps to... View More
C. Lawrence Huddleston III
answered on Oct 26, 2026
answered on Oct 26, 2026
"Family Members" are not legally responsible for anything done by their deceased relative, irrespective of the relationship, unless they have signed as a guarantor, executor or some other role to accept responsibility. They also have no legal standing or authority to do anything with the... View More
Q: Looking for a law firm for hernia mesh surgery complications
I had a hernia mesh surgery in 2015 and began experiencing numerous complications, including bile extraction, sweating, nausea, abdominal and groin pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, fainting, and swelling. I have all my medical records from the hospitals that have treated me for these issues. I... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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The first thing any lawyer will ask is which mesh you have. Your 2015 operative report should list the manufacturer, the product name, and usually a lot number from the implant sticker. If it doesn't, ask the hospital for its implant log. That one detail drives most of what comes next, because... View More
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