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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can police put knee behind my sons neck almost killing him hes 15 yrs old. He suffered injuries around his neck area.

They asked my son to get on the floor he attempted to lay down and because of the heat he burned himself and got up and told them it’s too hot. He can’t lay on it he wasn’t trying to resist 10 officers jumped him one placing his knee behind his neck. My son was terrified he couldn’t speak... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

You need to speak with an attorney immediately. [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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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Construction Law for California on
Q: I hired a non-licensed contractor to build a barn. It has been more than 2 months since he came to work. What can I do?

I’ve paid him $16,000 out of $20,000 total. He kept asking for money for materials each time he came. He’s now claimed a material shortage, death of a loved one, and has stopped responding to our text messages or answering any calls.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

The first relevant question is whether you know where he is now. [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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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Can someone fight a wilful cruelty to child charge even though their gulity?

My X son in law hit my daughter & I head on in a stolen vehicle knowing his baby was in the car then he takes off so we made a police report they issue a warrant for him a few months go by he gets arrested they charge him with assault with a deadly weapon with would be the car he hit us with... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

Our criminal system is based on what the state can establish through evidence in court, and not whether certain persons believe the defendant is guilty. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property for California on
Q: DMCA counter-notice on Amazon, What sort of service did I agree to?

I'm a brand owner, selling on Amazon. I recently filed a DMCA counter notice in the Amazon "Seller Central" system. I didn't think to get a screenshot at the time. From searching around I see what seems to be the standard DMCA counter-notice text. It includes "...and that... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

I'm not sure what's happening 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 should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

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3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can real estate investor sue the seller after the sale is finalized because one of her tenants moved back 2 days l8r

My mom sold her house to investors period we were supposed to be out by the 28th as it was the only stipulation on the contract that the house be vacant period 2 days later, I came back and the doors were open and I moved back in. Meanwhile, my mom moved to the East Coast.

The investors... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

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.]

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2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: How can I get help with a misdiagnosis that has made it impossible for me to get medical care now.

I am 67, I was born with several rare inherited genetic disorders. A non profit organization committed fraud a staff person at this organization , told a psychiatrist that I had said I’d never been diagnosed with Ehlers- Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome, complete fabrication. I never met this... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

Misdiagnosis can be a form of medical malpractice. Speak with a local personal injury 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... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California on
Q: I was riding my bike to go get the mail it was about 2:00 in the morning and I have a bad leg that's the reason I rode

Sec patrol pulled so fast on the back of my bike I can feel something behind me and I turned around and then I went another way and he moved his car again very close behind my bike and then you just pops up standi ng inside his car with the ski mask on screaming telling me that I do not live here... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

Security guards working night are paid to guard property, whether the guard did something unlawful is not clear based on what you've provided. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Can a property management decline your deposit if you did not pay rent due to them not fixing the issue?

My previous apartment manager is not contacting me back after I asked her about my deposit . Before I gave her the keys she said she will get the deposit by the following week. Before that she first said I was not going to get my deposit because I didn’t pay last month rent. I informed her that I... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

One needs to be sure that her or her withholding of rent is proper. 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... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Is there a statue of limitations to file a complaint of police misconduct to internal affairs in ca
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

There are time limitations on court actions. Speak with an attorney immediately. [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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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: what aRe the penial codes3437C8(11 and 3437682 in connection with Vehical Theft
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 19, 2023

Sorry but your question is a little confusing. You should consider speaking 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... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Construction Law for California on
Q: Can a california general contractor give out a roof insepction certificate.
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

There's much more to this. 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.]

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: my roommate changed the locks and was not allowed back in. police said it was an illegal eviction. do i have a case?

the police explained to my roommate what they had done was wrong but i still wasn't let back in and wont let me get my things back even with the help of the police.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

You need to get an order. Speak with 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.]

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: making a left turn to leave coronado ,car in front wasn't going.made left got 22107 21650 21460 for one mistake. Why ?

cars were honking, I guess person in front wanted to teach a lesson. I waited a minute then cut behind him and made my left . Cop was just waiting. Said he does it all day.Said he could have charged me for 4 counts. He charged for three. Why so many for one mistake? should I go to court and explain... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

You should hire a local attorney and attempt to beat the allegations. [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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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Copyright and Intellectual Property for California on
Q: Copyright infringement lawsuit filed in California's Central District? Approx. how long typically until a court date?

I'm wondering how long I have to learn/research, and consult/interview lawyers I might hire. Thank you in advance.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

Don't wait to speak with/hire a lawyer. Many attorneys, myself included, turn away clients who've waited until the last minute, because there's often insufficient time to accomplish what needs to be done. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: My husband got sentenced 16 months in prison but has credit time of 372 days how much time will he really do

We're in Bakersfield Ca

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

See my answer to your prior question. [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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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: My husband got sentenced 16 months in prison but has credit time of 372 days how much time will he really do

We're in Bakersfield Ca

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

It depends. Did he accrue 372 days of actual time or is 372 days the time he was credited for? If the latter, then he'll likely be released in a matter of weeks. Speak with the Dept. of Corr. for his release date. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: AS A LANDLORD OF 2 DUPLEXES AND WE LIVE IN ONE--- ARE WE EXEMPT FROM AB1482 CIVIL CODE FOR CALIFORNIA?

SOME WEBSITES SAY THAT WE ARE, SOME SAY THAT WE ARE NOT.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

Visit a local real estate attorney. Pay his or her consultation fee and obtain the information you seek. [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... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Can a motor Lodge keep my $100 cash deposit for giving them a fictitious name?

I checked in on 7-11-23 checked out aon7-12. The innkeeper did not ask for any identification. I gave him a fictitious name he told me to bring the receipt to the office when I checked out for the return of my $100 cash deposit. I did so and there was a different innkeeper working and she wanted... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

It sounds like there may be more to this story. You should 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.]

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: So I got into an accident in march w my boss and he included me in his claim so they talked to me and then they told me

that it wouldn't be covered . I got my settlement mid march & mid April I got billed for the doctor visit and since I took the settlement his insurance said they couldn't do anything. Also he told me to tell them what happened so I can get money from his insurance

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

See my prior answer to this question. [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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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: So I got into an accident in march w my boss and he included me in his claim so they talked to me and then they told me

to give claim number to doctor they'd take care of it, hospital nor the insurance told me that it wouldn't be covered . I got my settlement mid march & mid April I got billed for the doctor visit and since I took the settlement his insurance said they couldn't do anything also he... View More

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Jul 12, 2023

Did this occur during work? If so, speak with a local work comp attorney. If not, speak with a personal injury attorney. Don't delay. [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... View More

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