How do I know if the award amount is just? I had a lumbar lower back injury that required surgery.
more info is needed.
did you agree/sign off?
to determine what is fair, most people would contact a local workers comp lawyer who would set you up with an exam by one of his docs. I suspect your case is worth MORE than you are being offered.
however, I don't handle WC... Read more »
Details - Driving home they lost control and hit a tree 100 yards from residence. Neighbor heard accident and called chp. Friend pulled away from tree and parked in front of home. Friend got out of truck and went into residence. Mad, pissed, and a little rattled, said friend decided to self... Read more »
MORE INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL.
HOWEVER, HAVE YOUR FRIEND CALL AND ASK TO SPEAK TO THE LAWYER.
IF S/HE WON'T SPEAK TO YOU ASK FOR YOUR MONEY BACK AND MAKE AN APPT WITH ANOTHER LOCAL LAWYER.
Is that part of the normal sentancing process?
more info is needed to correctly answer your question.
there could be many reasons for a bench officer to delay imposing a sentence...
sometimes it is to give the defendant time to do something which will result in a lesser
sentence... ie lighter sentence.
I had no idea it was stolen I was given the keys and I was going to bring the car back
Much more info is necessary.
If you have rec’d an offer, you must have had a lawyer.
S/he has all the info and is in the best position to advise you.
Any lawyer on line will not have enough. You
more info is needed.
if a sheriff is in pursuit, he could do so.
as a rule, it is beyond their jurisdiction and they are usually called by the tribe for booking.
however, some crimes are prosecuted by the Indian Tribe, and if so you should get a criminal lawyer with... Read more »
more info is needed.
you apparently got into an argument/fight with your significant other.
if you are charged then the police turned it over to the DA who is prosecuting you.
I assume that means charges have been filed and you have a court date?
contact a local... Read more »
more info is needed....but it would be illegal.
were you my client, I would advise you not to discuss something you might do that is illegal on an OPEN FORUM.
all this is discoverable and can be used against you.
more info is needed.
a driver being on Parole does not give police the authority to search everyone in a car...IN AND OF ITSELF.
however, other info may suggest they should do so.
consult with a local criminal lawyer or request a court-appointed lawyer who can read the... Read more »
Is there a way to get the exempt? Or turned into a lesser charge?
I'm sorry, this is not an area I have handled.
I suggest you contact a Criminal Lawyer and Family Law attorney in your area to present all the facts.
Sometimes a felony can be reduced under 17b to a misdemeanor and then under 1203 be dismissed. It depends on the facts of the... Read more »
more info is needed.
however, understand that the victim is the people of the state of California.
it is up to the DA to decide if they want to proceed and whether they can make a case.
they can proceed without your help and impeach you by asking if on X date, did you tell... Read more »
I was arrested for some pretty serious charges the police officer stated he knew it wasn't my stuff but because it was on top of my purse and no one would claim it I had to go I think it was an illegal search though. I told them multiple times that I wanted my belongings out of the car so... Read more »
More info is needed.
Make an appt with a local criminal lawyer or ask for PD
Remember there is a difference between Possession and ownership.
If it is your car they will tag YOU for possession.
Of course that doesn’t mean there is enough evidence to convict You .
Was given 3 years probation which i served completely and succesfully.Know i get into a car accident and a cop comes to the scene he has to take my car for impound..and i tell him i have taser in my car he arrest me and says that i am a felon and was wrongfully detained for 6 hrs just be released... Read more »
MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
WHY DID YOU HAVE A TASER GUN?
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A CONSULTATION WITH A LOCAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER OR THE LAWYER YOU USED ON THE CASE. S/HE CAN LOOK INTO THE MATTER FOR YOU.
MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS SET UP AN APPT WITH A LOCAL CRIMINAL ATTY FOR A CONSULTATION. I SUSPECT S/HE WILL BE ABLE TO LOOK UP WARRANT.
WHAT IS THE WARRANT FOR? NOT SHOWING UP TO ARRAIGNMENT? TRIAL? POST-TRIAL ISSUES?
YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO... Read more »
After being hit I did not hit back. I replied your lucky it's Me You hit because anyone else would have cracked Your face open for that. He then ran at Me with said large stick and hit me 2 times in the head. I was barely able to receive my belongings while leaving the premises. They... Read more »
MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
DID YOU CALL POLICE? HOW LONG AGO? DID YOU SEE A DOC?
IT'S THE POLICE THAT SUBMIT TO THE DA IF APPROPRIATE..........NOT YOU.
BASED ON THE FACTS, THE DA WOULD ANALYZE WHETHER THEY COULD PROVE THE CASE AND GET A VERDICT AND THAT WOULD DEPEND ON THE... Read more »
more info is necessary.
the exact facts will control.......did you change your mind.
cases like this should probably not be discussed on line. You never know who is going to read it and whether what you say can be used against you.
contact a local criminal lawyer for guidance.
i think i just answered this from a direct contact.
see my email..........good luck
got pulled over, basic traffic stop he said loud music. I Lost my DL but I was valid and since I couldn't find my wallet. they forced me out pat me down. had nothing on me. proceeded to search my vehicle with no consent. I had a large amount of cash. 35k neatly bank banded. I play high stakes... Read more »
more info is needed.
however, with the little I have, it sounds like an illegal search and seizure.......however, a lawyer must review the police report to see if their version is the same.
either retain or request a court appointed lawyer at the arraignment (if you qualify)
The letter was sent to my home re: Request to change address to x address. We have been married for a year.
YOU PROBABLY WANT TO ASK THIS QUESTION TO A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY IN YOUR AREA.
CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION ASAP.
Hi I am trying to find out if this clause in a contract is illegal:
Voluntary Withdrawal of a Partner
39. Any Partner will have the right to voluntarily withdraw from the Partnership at any time. Written notice of intention to withdraw must be served upon the remaining Partners at... Read more »
more info is needed.
you need to make a consultation with a local lawyer to review THE ENTIRE CONTRACT.
what you are doing is akin to asking a doctor if you have cancer via the internet giving only one symptom.
good luck and happy new year.
My insurance covered my car rental, but the fees out of pocket were $185. And my car payment was $400 and yet I was without my car for almost the whole month, am I entitled to be reimbursed this money from the other driver or the insurance company?
more info would be helpful.
you are entitled to any out of pocket loss.
they will argue about the car payment... but you will counter that you had a right to have a car rental for the period of time and any other out of pocket loss.
i suspect they would even pay you... Read more »
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