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Emotional abuse with some fiscally and stolen money ..
I was in a 2 year relationship with thinking we were in a committed relationship with a future ..and it was all a lie . I was used . Taken advantage of.
She knew who I was and that I had a few settlements prior to us talking or... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2023
not sure the facts suggest a criminal arrest.
i would make an appt with a local lawyer to go over the facts and see if it merits presenting to law enforcement/DA.
Damages won't be easy to prove and I suspect a lawyer would not take a case like this on a contingency.... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2023
More info is needed.
However, without intent to do so, I don't see exposure.
So a loved one was arrested on tpo which was dismissed within 2 days. They aresupposed automatically dismissed because it was just 1 of those TPOs that they put on until you go to court and the whole entire thing was dismissed. The problem is that was in 2017 and they did not ever take off the TPO... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2023
IF THE COURT SCREWED UP, IT SHOULD BE A SIMPLE MATTER.
HOWEVER, IF THERE WAS A LAWYER, AND THE LAWYER WAS NOT ABLE TO PRESENT EVIDENCE TO GET THE COURT TO CHANGE THEIR POSITION, THEN THERE IS MORE INFO THAT WE NEED TO KNOW.
THE COURT WOULD HAVE APPOINTED A LAWYER WHO WOULD HAVE... View More
Make a phone call in the middle of cross examination to his supervisor to see if he was indeed post certified to testify under 115 on an unavailable witnesses behalf?
answered on Mar 1, 2023
A Bench Officer has a lot of discretion concerning a recess.
However, no one on this list has all the info, and most people asking questions on the internet are naturally not the best historians.
If you are in trial, that is a question you should ask your attorney.
What did s/he say?
My foreign wife, married moved to this country last year and has conspired with her daughter over the past few months to make false allegations of domestic violence to the police and LA county. As a result, they were given temporary shelter and food. However, during the investigation, the police... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
It sounds like your issues are more family law.........unless you were arrested and are being prosecuted.
Then you would need to make an appointment with a criminal defense lawyer or request the court appoint a public defender for you ...at the arraignment.
Im having issues with my neck and pain in my back .I have had two adjustments since September . I am in fear that my injury may be a bit more complex than I thought. I've lost my health insurance due to job loss .I asked if I was being dismissed because of the accident.I was told no. I then... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2023
you need to contact a LOCAL workers comp attorney, not so much a PI Lawyer, to determine the validity of a WC action.
you "may" have a wrongful termination claim, but you need to consult with a Labor Law attorney for that.
answered on Feb 25, 2023
either retain private counsel or contact the Public Defender.
that attorney will ADD TO CALENDAR AND then request you be release OR without bail.
a private lawyer would want to contact the DA before going to court to lock in what will happen.......entering a plea of not guilty or... View More
Like bad rashes that itch real bad on my arms and legs I stay sick and getting ate up by bed bugs or some unknown bug and there is mice in the walls and in my room and when we get breakfast and lunch its in a huge container outside and not far from some dog poop on the ground and etc.. And if I... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2023
The answer is IT DEPENDS........................
A LAWYER NEEDS MUCH MORE INFO.
ANYONE CAN SUE ANYONE AT ANY TIME.
THE ISSUE IS OFTEN WHETHER YOU CAN FIND A LAWYER TO GAMBLE AND TAKE YOUR CASE ON A CONTINGENCY.......RATHER THAN AN HOURLY.
YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE SO SHOW... View More
Hi so I have a question about a potential scam. So I matched with someone on tinder the other day. we started talking and she sends me her number so we can text. things start to become more sexual in nature. she sends me an explicit video and, I based on the previous messages thought to myself that... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2023
you might start by having a lawyer write a stern letter about his blackmailing you.
you can also contact the local police dept. However, you then bring into play what YOU did.
did the girl look over 18 or represent herself as such?
I suffered food poisoning after eating a tainted dish from the cafe. Needless to say I was extremely sick as my body tried to eliminate the e.coli anyway possible as I sat in my hotel room bathroom. Upon standing up from toilet, I blacked out and slammed face first into the tile floor/door jamb... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2023
you need to search for a PI lawyer in your area with a knowledge of Indian Law.
s/he will be dealing with the Tribal Council for approval of any settlement......if you can establish liability.
a lawyer needs more facts.......did doc's confirm food poisoning?
was there... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2023
much more info needed.
i assume during the DV incident drugs were found???
if so they will file the drug charge too or instead of the DV.
you should retain a local lawyer or request the judge appoint a public defender at your arraignment.
answered on Feb 21, 2023
contact a local lawyer in that state.
just because a lawyer has the money doesn't mean s/he can disburse.
s/he may be waiting for bills or trying to cut bills to get more money FOR YOU.
ask your lawyer what the problem is.
June B., a Native American woman, was fired from her job after serving the Corp for over 20 years, and who was evicted from her small gift shop, was given 40,000 as compensation for losing her job and her livelihood. At the same time, her boss had his attorney prepare a release form that, in... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2023
contact a LOCAL lawyer to review all the papers to best ascertain your rights.
without all the evidence in front of us it is hard for a lawyer to give you accurate advice, just as a doc can't provide med advice without consultation, tests, imaging etc
I was driving with someone who was on parole . The police Searched my car and found some things that had other peoples names on them
answered on Feb 20, 2023
lawyers would want more info to determine the legality of their taking your phone.
a lawyer would ideally like to see the police report to ascertain the position/legality of the police.
have you requested a return of the phone?
go to the station and ask for the watch... View More
My boyfriend was fighting a case in kern county and was on a extension for a family emergency. So before he had to turn himself in for his sentencing, which he was to serve for a felony; he had gotten pulled over and there was a gun in the car at the arrest. They arrested him that night and he was... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2023
Each jurisdiction may have a different definition.
However, you are not a convicted Felon until you go to trial and lose or you enter a plea and are sentenced.
Up until then, you are just charged and presumed innocent.
I would suggest you ask this question of the lawyer... View More
What can I do?
answered on Feb 19, 2023
Call lawyers on this list that do Malpractice or google lawyers in your area.
It is true these cases are very costly to bring, and remember, the costs are usually the client's responsibility.
If you can't get a lawyer, your LAST resort would be to sue in small claims for... View More
My wife has a disease that causes her to not be able to make saliva. Sometimes causing her speech to slur and difficult to understand. She took my son to school, went into the office to request his attendance record, but the principal locked her in the office, suspecting intox and called the police... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2023
IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOUR SPOUSE POSED THIS QUESTION AND MADE AN APPT WITH A LOCAL LAWYER.
THIS IS NOT THE TYPE OF CASE I HANDLE AND THOUGH THERE APPEARS AT FIRST BLUSH TO BE A WRONG, I AM NOT SURE THE CASE HAS ENOUGH VALUE FOR A LAWYER TO TAKE IT ON....ON A CONTINGENCY!..............AN... View More
My foreign wife, her 12yo daughter, our little child and I had to move to my apartment in California from oversea last year. Until we moved in CA, My 74yo disabled mother had lived alone in my apartment past 3yrs while we were living in Moscow. As soon as we moved in, I applied for a senior... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2023
if you report abuse to authorities, then your wife and her daughter could be facing criminal charges. Is that what you want? Are you prepared for that?
it sounds like you want your cake and want to eat it too????
Apparently there was a high speed chase not sure why the spikes were layer out and chp was no where in sight. So had no choice but to pull over to the shoulder and called for tow. While waiting CHP arrived on scene, instead of asking if everything was okay they asked have we’ve been drinking and... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2023
you can always sue anyone for anything at any time.
the issue is can you find a lawyer that will take the case on a contingency, rather than your having to pay a retainer and have the lawyer bill you on an hourly.
was the person arrested the driver?
either retain a lawyer... View More
Jan. 2018 detailed requests to have the uneven landings and walkway to my apartment repaired. My daughter sent them pictures and offered to do the repairs. I walk with a cane and the stairs and walkway are how I get to my apartment. Managing agent @MCM. Emailed she cant do any repairs. The danger... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2023
a lawyer has an absolute duty to his/her client.
if your lawyer is not sharing everything with you, then may you should get a new lawyer. The 2 lawyers will split the legal fee.
i would suggest writing a letter/email to your attorney set forth what you are saying here and make you... View More
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