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Q: What legal steps can I take if someone throws water on my car?
While I was driving in California, someone threw water on my car, which frightened me. There was no damage to the car, but the incident left me quite shaken. I have witnesses who saw what happened, and I managed to get the license plate number of the car. I also reported the incident to 911. Are... View More 
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Emery Brett Ledger
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I’m glad you already called 911 and gathered the plate and witnesses—that was the right instinct, even though the car itself wasn’t damaged.
In California, throwing water at a moving car can still raise issues beyond property damage. Depending on the facts, it may be reportable as... View More
Q: Can I face jail for THC in my system with CURT program?
I have an upcoming court date in Texas for a DWI and possession of marijuana under 2 oz. I am part of the Texas CURT program which permits me to use medical marijuana for my PTSD. I'm concerned about the implications if I fail a drug test due to THC levels in my system when my blood was drawn... View More
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Jim Butler
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answered on Sep 9, 2026
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I wouldn’t be too worried about the first UA. They expect a lot of people to test positive at the beginning. Just abstain from here on out until your lawyer can address it with the Court. Your lawyer should explain that you are legally allowed to use cannabis in Colorado for medical reasons.... View More
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Q: Jurisdiction for false Medicare claims in California?
Do false claims to Medicare in California fall under both federal and state jurisdiction? The context involves allegations of hospice fraud and enabling such fraud in Los Angeles. Can the state of California be a plaintiff in an action under the California False Claims Act for fraudulent claims to... View More
Brian Michael O'Loughlin
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answered on Sep 9, 2026
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Generally, false claims submitted to Medicare are a federal matter because Medicare is federally funded. The federal False Claims Act can apply not only to the person submitting the claim, but also to someone who knowingly causes a false claim to be submitted. California’s False Claims Act... View More
Q: Do I have gas rights for my land in WV despite claims from descendants of historic owners? How can I resolve this issue to sell?
I own land in West Virginia where I've held both land and gas rights for about 20 years, consistently paying taxes on both. Upon deciding to sell 22 acres of my property, I've encountered a claim that for 12 of those acres, profits must be shared with individuals or their descendants who... View More
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Paul G. Neilan
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The short answer is that you'll need to talk with a WV oil & gas attorney to determine whether these claims have merit or not. Real property may involve both a "surface" estate and a "mineral" estate, and depending on your state's law, the mineral estate could be... View More
Q: Is a $908 meter upgrade fee price gouging during a disaster?
I am based in Indiana and reached out to my gas/electric provider about upgrading my gas meter for a whole house generator installation. They quoted $908 just for the gas meter, without providing a specific reason for the cost. Due to the natural disaster on August 12, 2026, other providers... View More
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Paul G. Neilan
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Initially, you refer to "gas/electric provider," which I assume means the public utility that provides your natural gas and electric service. Generally speaking, a public utility must have a tariff (terms of service, rates and charges, etc.) in effect before it can charge customers. These... View More
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