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Q: How can I address misconduct by officers at the Fresno County Courthouse?
I was involved in an incident at the Fresno County Courthouse in California, where a bailiff and several officers physically assaulted me after I complied with their orders. The incident, which occurred on [insert specific date], left me with bruises and a twisted wrist. Despite informing them of... View More 
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Oct 27, 2026
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What you describe warrants prompt documentation and review. If your wrist remains painful or you have other injuries, obtain medical care and keep the records and dated photographs. Your question leaves the incident date blank; that date is essential to evaluating deadlines, so give the actual date... View More
Q: How can I resolve a warrant from a missed 2020 court appearance in CA?
In 2020, I missed a court appearance in California, which I wasn't aware of at the time, and as a result, there is now a warrant issued for me. I was informed that my case was supposed to be reopened and potentially cleared from my record, but I've been told by a public defender to call... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Oct 27, 2026
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Treat the warrant and the proposed record relief as two separate issues. Ask the public defender's office now whether it still represents you, whether the warrant is currently active, and whether counsel can promptly request a hearing to recall it. If the assigned lawyer is unavailable, ask... View More
Q: How to handle a missed court date in CA and avoid a warrant?
I missed a court date in California concerning a case where a prior ruling was vacated in my favor. Due to my health, I wasn't able to appear, and my public defender is on vacation. I’m anxious about possibly having a warrant and the risk of being arrested if stopped by law enforcement.... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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Contact the public defender's office today and ask for the attorney covering your lawyer's cases or a supervisor. Explain that you missed a required hearing for medical reasons and need an urgent check of the court's minutes and warrant status. You do not necessarily need to hire... View More
Q: How to file a claim for abuse in LA County Jail?
I was electrocuted and abused in the Los Angeles County Jail's Twin Towers facility around August. I required surgery at USC Hospital, where they took care of my injuries, and I also received wound care at CTC Los Angeles. Deputies, such as Deputy Torres who worked at Wayside County Jail, may... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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The clock is the first thing to watch here. A claim for injuries caused by Los Angeles County deputies starts with a written government claim filed with the County, and for personal injury that claim is due within six months of the incident (Government Code 911.2). If this happened in August, you... View More
Q: How to file a claim for abuse in LA County Jail?
I was electrocuted and abused in the Los Angeles County Jail's Twin Towers facility around August. I required surgery at USC Hospital, where they took care of my injuries, and I also received wound care at CTC Los Angeles. Deputies, such as Deputy Torres who worked at Wayside County Jail, may... View More
Jonathan Kashani
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Under the California Government Claims Act, you generally have six months from the date of the incident to file a formal administrative claim against Los Angeles County. Because your injury occurred in August, this deadline is extremely urgent. Missing it can permanently bar you from seeking... View More
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