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She was mad because he was taking the car back and put a gun in the trunk and then reported it to the police. So the police got the vehicle information and location and illegally detained me blocked me in and since the vehicle registration was expired they said they were impounded it and used the... View More 
answered on Sep 17, 2020
Proving that you were framed is not always possible, but if it is possible than it takes serious investigation and legal work. You should engage a legal professional, in our opinion, in a serious case like this. If you can not afford an attorney, then you should ask the court to assign a public... View More
The police attacked me even though i have mental problums and repetedly beat me with batons and i never resisted once
answered on Sep 17, 2020
The police can enter your yard without permission if there is public access or if there is probable cause. Police brutality, however, is unacceptable and should be reported to a police supervisor. If there were significant injuries than you may want to engage a personal injury or civil rights... View More
We were in an argument and he confronted me, put me in a wrestling position and punched me. How can I file for assault as a minor?
answered on Sep 17, 2020
If the public defender misses your appearance than the court should be willing to continue the appearance to a future date. If the judge does not realize this than speak up for yourself and let him know that you are present and accountable, but your public defender is AWOL. They should allow you a... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2020
If you were issued an infraction or misdemeanor for driving on a suspended license and do not show up for the court date, the court will issue a warrant. It will probably be immediate, but there could be a slight processing delay (especially with Covid). The best solution is to go to that... View More
In California, What information if any will appear in an employer background check regarding an occurrence of an arrest where the DA dismissed the case and did not file official charges? Will the arrest still appear and is it possible for the arrest to get expunged?
answered on Sep 17, 2020
Each employer contracts a different background check service. There are hundreds of different services out there and they all have slightly different results. For example, if you are applying with the CIA they will be scrutinizing each arrest. If you apply in the private sector, however, chances... View More
Let's say I got in a minor car accident and the other driver is acting angry and possibly violent. Could you keep driving (essentially making it a hit and run) because you felt unsafe to pull over and get out of the car? Is there a legal way to do this? Like calling the cops to explain the... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
You should always keep yourself safe at all costs. Our opinion is that it's better to try and sort out a criminal charge later than put yourself in danger now. That being said, this is tricky because many people have fled the scene of an accident out of fear, only to deal with a hit and run... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
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