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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Is it okay for the sheriff department to keep arresting me because I'm homeless and they say I'm trespassing

I am staying near a school but on a slough which the school says they own which they dont the sheriff department officer told me that he's going to print out a paper that I'm supposed to sign stating that I know that I'm trespassing and that I'm going to be moving at a certain... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 18, 2022

Unfortunately, it's difficult to be homeless in many places in California. If you've violated a law, then the police can cite or arrest you. A public defender will represent you in court. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for California on
Q: How do I take full custody as a single mother the sperm donor bailed on my daughter last year in August.

He abandoned my daughter last year in August and I need

Help

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 18, 2022

If you're referring to the father of the child as a "sperm donor," then you need to stop that for the sake of the child if nothing else. Speak with a local attorney regarding filing a parentage action. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Can a retail bank, whose negligence enabled a fraudulent withdrawal from my account, be sued in small claims court?

An identity thief impersonating me was able to withdraw 8K from my account at a Chase Bank branch. The thief could pull off the ruse because he had my ATM card and he knew both my password and, equally important, the provision of Chase policy that caps 8K as the maximum sum withdrawable without ID.... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

More information is needed. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: I've had over $6,000 stolen from my calfresh account, and want to find an atty experienced in this field to contact me.

Please recommend an experienced atty in Calfresh or EBT stolen benefits. I'm in Los Angeles, NOT Irvine. Thank you.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

How did this happen? Don't answer here. Speak with an attorney in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for California on
Q: Can I be asked to pay child support for a child that was meant he wasn't the same Foster home as a minor

So I figured out how to send I was awarded to court and made him wear and safe faster on for a few years when I turned 17 they put up for adoption but at the age of 25 I find out that he wasn't adopted he was in an orphanage and now they're asking me to pay all this money back how can i do that

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

More information is needed. Speak with a local family law attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Probate for California on
Q: Hello! I filed a 170.3, and the judge appears to want to fight it.

We have been told by the opposing attorney to confirm that there is no agreement in the single judge who would hear the challenged judge's defense. Questions regard, how many judges does the challenged judge have to defend against, just one? If it is agreed that there is no judge that anyone... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

Why would the judge fight his own recusal- he'd either recuse himself or not. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for California on
Q: I need to know why in terms police won’t issue a police report for stolen car Every tell me it’s been recovered so no

Need for a report I want to know why in lemans terms why they won’t

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

I assume you want it investigated and the thief prosecuted, notwithstanding the vehicle was located and returned to you. Speak with a supervisor. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Legal Malpractice and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: Can a lawyer submit legal doc.s in 1 county superior court but label them under a different county superior court

example a lawyer representing a client in Riverside county and case being heard from Riverside county courts submit in documents that get accepted by Riverside county courts clerks office than files legal documents even though the acting lawyer has labeled this documents Los Angeles superior courts... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

Not following the hypothetical. Speak with a local attorney about it. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: My cell phone company refused to provide information to help find my missing son. I'm still suffering from rage & grief.

They refused to provide phone records to help me track where he'd been or contact anyone he may have been with, saying I had to wait the standard 35 days to receive them. My son had a phone I purchased and the phone plan I paid for. He was emotionally distressed and I knew he could be in... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

Speak with a local attorney for a confidential consultation. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: I rented a U-Haul.I extended my rental.They reported truck stolen.I was arrested,given a court date.was found Not Guilty

I contacted U-haul to pay and retrieve my property.They had thrown it in the trash..I had a stamp collection,worth a tremendous amount of money.Do I sue them in a civil case or arbatration? They are responsible for holding my property until I went to court,which they didn't show up.is that... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

It sounds like you were on "found not guilty" but "pleaded not guilty." You need to hire an attorney to fight for you. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint a public defender to represent you. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for California on
Q: A Trustee intentionally disposes of specific items bequested by Will via Trust instructions to a beneficiary. What now?

My aunt is the Trustee, and I am one of 17 beneficiaries. She fraudulently brought a Complaint (UD) against me , engaged in Self-Help methods, and the Answer I filed was vacated weeks later, and a Default Judgement was entered. Then my Motion to Set Aside [473(d)], was dismissed for allegedly... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 16, 2022

Speak with a local attorney handling trust litigation. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: I was injail and given narcotic for alcohol withdrawal by the jail medical staff and taken into court. Is that leagal

I was arrested on a warrant for falier to appear on a midomenor. I was told that I ran out of the court room. I was charged with a felony escape. I have served my terminal and am being told I have to be on parole. I tried to jump through the hoops of being on paper twice before and was not capable... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

Not entirely sure what's happened. Speak with a local attorney to assist you. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for California on
Q: How soon before an election date can candidates begin door to door canvassing?
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

Are you planning your run? If so, find a local attorney to advise your campaign. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for California on
Q: Should I get a lawyer for my family law case. I need to terminate guardianship that was granted to my sons grandparent
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

The short answer is yes as this could be a fight. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for California on
Q: My brother who is the executor of my mom's estate refuses to show me what is in the estate. We are both beneficiaries.

A will was done in 2006 giving us both 50/50 and in 2020 he took my mom to see an attorney and changed the will to give him 60% and me 40% and hid it from me until i get the new will in the mail. He took over all her finances when she was alive and has been living off her money for years. He is... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

Speak with an attorney about legal action. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for California on
Q: I signed a contract w/ a GC that included bids from subs we agreed on. GC then renegotiated &kept the savings. Ethical?

I signed a contract with a General Contractor that included work by subcontractors for prices that we agreed upon. The GC then without me knowing renegotiated and reduced the scope of work without telling me. He planned on keeping the savings until I found out what he had done. Is this even... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

When you say "renegotiated" do you mean you and the GC agreed to modify your agreement? Don't answer here. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for California on
Q: I was served & papers were dumped on my front door with info showing. Is this a legal way to be served?
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

Were you standing in the doorway refusing to take the papers when they were "dumped on your front door"? Don't answer here, but speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for California on
Q: How does someone find an amendment made to a revocable trust?

My brother is being evasive and deceitful. Mom told me she made an amendment to the living revocable trust in 2017. My brother pretended he lost the key when I showed up to retrieve safe deposit box. Didn't allow me to talk to moms lawyer doesn't want to share information

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

You may need to bring a court action. Speak with a local litigation attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: is red light camera ticket legally enforceable in los angeles county

received a red light camera ticket in the mail. Didn't stop before making a right turn, and the light was already red.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

You should hire a local traffic ticket attorney to fight for you. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for California on
Q: Predatory Customer Threatening Small E-Commerce Business With Legal Action

Customer filed dozens of fraudulent damage complaints, filed disputes with PayPal and the BBB and broke our business terms of service so we banned them. One month later they created a new account on our e-commerce website using their wife's maiden name and repeated the process of placing... Read more »

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Nov 15, 2022

If you're being sued, hire an attorney to represent you in court. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

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