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I’m the victim in a domestic violence case. After finally speaking to the DA, he actually listened and overall agreed with my stance that the focus should be on rehabilitation vs punishment and isn’t appropriate for prison time, he said that the plea he offers would be very close to what I... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2024
This should all be handled by the lawyers...and not you....as a general rule...stay out of it.
In a good percentage of DV cases, the V wants to drop the charges or for the D to get NO TIME.
I think this is because D is the breadwinner AND father of any child in the house.... View More
My son passed away in the emergency room at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. After speaking with the patient advocate there, I was able to get them to release his medical records to me, including the emergency room visit on the night he died. Clearly, I am not a physician, but on the night of his... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
write out a detailed summary of the facts and set up an appointment with a local med/mal lawyer.
do you have a doc that says they did not meet the standard of care that society mandates?
I would assume you have talked to medical malpractice lawyers already. What did they say?... View More
breach of contract claim X.
My Atty grossly overbilled me.
My attorneys fees are 3x my claim.
My lawyer is compounding this error by now seeking to be relieved as counsel.
Knowing I have pending motions.
answered on Mar 27, 2024
a lawyer, like you, has a right to quit.
have you talked to other lawyers?
does the case have enough value for a lawyer to pursue?
these are VERY expensive cases to pursue and most of my friends won't take a malpractice case for less than $1M
Remember, you can... View More
I need help scheduling a court date with the dmv. I can't get thru by phone and the letter they sent had no info other than my license is suspended. I have had a restricted license for over 4 years, fully insured, no tickets my dmv driving record has no mention of the dui. The court docs says... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
When cited for a DMV, there are 2 separate entities that can affect your license: the court and the DMV. One ruling does not necessarily affect the other.
you had to contact DMV within 10 days of an arrest to set a hearing date....did you do so?
did you have a lawyer? if not... View More
My daughter was brought into Kaiser getting really bad shape wearing diapers with two weeks worth of feces she was in really bad shape mentally and physically the reason for being brought in was possible overdose then she was diagnosed with sepsis and instead of transferring her to a hospital that... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
you should read the suggestions of the lawyers herein, and then call a Med Mal attorney in your area.
let him or her review the evidence and determine if they will accept the case.
if they do they will not ask you for money but will take the case on a contingency.
most med... View More
And sheriff's department saying I was there also I was never arrested and or found to be with anything stolen ever but now I being called to court for a violation of probation and charges for stolen goods and trespassing and fel and a mis. What kinda things should I do to not get violated
answered on Mar 25, 2024
get a lawyer asap......who was your lawyer on the underlying case? can you go back and seek advice.
a lawyer has to review all the evidence, including your probation terms and conditions.
were you supposed to stay away from a location or not be with an individual/s???
gather... View More
What do I need to prove it wasn't me ... And should I fille action s against sheriff's office
answered on Mar 25, 2024
the best advice is do NOT talk to the sheriff.....period.
it is not always what you say but what they thought you said that can hurt you.
a lawyer shouldn't give legal advice without learning all the facts......get a lawyer asap.
once you learn what you are charged with... View More
She waited until I was out of the county when I see the petition I took the next plane back to Los Angeles but she won't let me in she lie to the police about having a restraining order and told them I was not on the lease after paying the rent for 41 years the police didn't ask for proof... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2024
This is not a criminal domestic violence matter...it is more a Family Law matter, and I have not handled one in 50 years. Repost on family law, not criminal posts.
Do you have a best friend who can assist you?
I believe she has to serve you with an unlawful detainer.
You can... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2024
The answer to most legal questions is IT DEPENDS.
Chances are it will come up in the computer check at the airport.
Why not just take care of it? The chances are you, like most clients, will be driving and stopped for a traffic violation/ infraction. They will run you for wants and... View More
Consider that the at fault driver states that the person they hit suddenly appeared in front of them,ON A STRAIGHT AWAY, and they (the at fault driver) didn't adjust his speed for upcoming traffic, but just tried to avoid the impact by turning their car hard left, overturning both vehicles.... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2024
you pose a lot of questions to which the answer is IT DEPENDS.
you didn't mention anything about YOUR UM?
let your company pay and they can go after (subrogate against) the parties at fault.
without wits' the other party can say something adverse to what you are... View More
I had given a homeless man a ride across a parking lot because I say hi to the man and throw him some money or food when I see him normally. He had asked me to do him a favor and go get lighter fluid from the smoke shop in the same center because they didn’t let him in. I had gone into the smoke... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
You need to retain a lawyer ASAP.........either private or request a public defender.
A private lawyer could try to talk to the filing deputy DA to explain things and preclude the filing.
You may want to go to your car dealership ASAP to document that your tail light was working and... View More
I said "I saw a green light for me.", before I turned left. He said "I saw a green light for me.", and went straight. To my best knowledge, there were no cameras and it's just my word and his. He is claiming personal injury. I claim nothing. My insurer wants me to sign an... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
Your insurance policy terms and conditions should govern.
You want to read or have a lawyer read it to see what it says.
I assume insurance costs in Louisiana were lower, which is why many people do not register their cars in California.
If your policy does not address this... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
You are looking for a Pro Bono Lawyer.
If he has been convicted, try Legal Aid\ or a local law school for leads on lawyers who might take on a pro bono case.
Unfortunately, some lawyers will do it for the experience and be less competent.
Prepare a summary of the facts and... View More
I was moving because my apartment building did not have EV chargers. We found one where manager said she was getting more installed and I would be first on the list to get one. 4 months later I still don’t have one. I asked for it to be in lease and she said their system didn’t have the... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
You need to write out all the facts and bring that and the email to a consultation with a landlord-tenant attorney.
Unfortunately, it is probably the kind of case that most lawyers would only take on an hourly basis rather than on a contingency.
Realistically, are you in a position... View More
My mailbox has been broken and after repeated requests, they ignore my request or tell me something is done or try to absolve responsibility. Latest email they claimed to repair and they did not. I took a picture of the mailbox and now I am being igorned. We pay $580/month for them to only do... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2024
I encourage you to review the answer by atty Arrasmith.
Review CCR's
Sometimes, you must consider the cost involved to achieve your desire and the consequences of making waves.
Getting a lawyer involved is never a cheap answer, and here in the greater Palm Springs area,... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Whoever represented you in court should be the one to best answer that question.
They don't waive things just because it is inconvenient for you...which I assume is the case.
Someone would have to review your file and see how many classes you have taken.
If it is a... View More
He said he said lawyer fees because I had a lawyer before him that I fired so he had to get paid which was only 1000 so that means there was money left over In the paperwork for the settlement in nowhere, did it say that the left over money would go to his office I emailed him about it he told that... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
Traditionally, a lawyer's retainer is 33-40% of the total settlement...unless your retainer says something else. If it goes to trial, some lawyers go up to 50%.
If there are more than 1 lawyer, it is usually split between the two lawyers. Of course, a lawyer can agree to take your case... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
The driver at fault is responsible through his/her insurance.
if there is no insurance you would normally put it through your UM portion of your policy.
it appears you don't have it, and you might consider suing in small claims for up to $10k.
The issue will then be whether you can collect.
My public defender failed to show why my child had missed so much school (diagnosis of childhood panic disorder)
& again at my violation hearing he failed to inform the judge that my children were enrolled in a accredited online private school and were meeting the state requirements.... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
get a new lawyer and file an appeal
file a complaint with the DA/PJ
maybe set up a meeting with the head of the PD's office to discuss an appeal
The district attorney who prosecuted me for truancy of my 7 yr old daughter, his wife is my daughter's principal.
They chose to work together in disregarding the recommendation of a 504 plan from my daughter's child psychologist, which was made possible due to the DA's wife... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
It would appear this "conflict of interest" is something your lawyer should deal with.
I assume s/he would talk to the presiding judge.
Maybe even a "leaked" story to the local paper?
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