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Q: How to appeal an appellate court decision from Los Angeles Superior Court ?

I was maliciously prosecuted by the catholic church for a crime that never happened. A jury found me not guilty. My public defender missed the deadline for filing my factually innocent. I lost in Superior court twice and in Appellate court twice. I lost in appellate court twice. My court... View More

Michael Patrick Hernandez
Michael Patrick Hernandez
answered on Oct 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation; it sounds incredibly challenging and frustrating. If you've been through multiple levels of court and are facing difficulties with your representation, you may still have options for appealing your case or seeking legal recourse.

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for California on
Q: I was rear ended by police and gang task force can I sue for my damaged vehicle?

I was rear ended by police and gang task force can I sue for my damaged vehicle? I was not the target rhey were chasing someone we pulled over to the side and they manage to hit me 2 times totaled my car we spinner out faced opposite sode of street my daughter busted her nose I got knot on my... View More

Michael Patrick Hernandez
Michael Patrick Hernandez
answered on Oct 30, 2024

If you were rear-ended by a police vehicle, you may have grounds to pursue a claim for damages to your vehicle. Generally, government entities, including police departments, can be held liable for the negligent actions of their employees, including in accidents. However, there are specific legal... View More

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Q: a subordinate at the previous employment has provided deliberately false information to a background checker

The false information which gave false employment dates and reason for leaving (I resigned, but the subordinate said I was fired) has resulted in my conditional job offer with the county to be withdrawn. In addition, the subordinate also circulated damaging rumours to my colleagues ( I am a nurse... View More

Michael Patrick Hernandez
Michael Patrick Hernandez
answered on Oct 30, 2024

It sounds like you may have a potential case for defamation and slander based on the actions of your subordinate. Defamation involves making false statements about someone that harm their reputation, and slander specifically refers to spoken false statements. If your subordinate falsely claimed... View More

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