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And drove into the car behind me, & the car behind that. She wasn’t injured, nobody was, even though her car ended up on its side. I only have liability insurance. Her insurance put me off for six months, then decided not to pay me out for my totaled car, & the money I’m out on towing,... View More 
answered on Jan 22, 2023
YES, CONSULT WITH A LOCAL PI ATTORNEY ASAP.
I DON'T KNOW YOUR INJURIES. HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT IF YOUR ATTORNEY MAKES A POLICY LIMITS DEMAND (I ASSUME $15K) THAT THE INS CO WILL BE MORE CAUTIOUS ABOUT JERKING YOU AROUND.
Has there ever been a lawsuit against the city/state/PD for a death that could have been prevented had she been able to carry a self defense tool?
answered on Jan 22, 2023
BE SURE WHAT YOU ARE PRECLUDED FROM DOING B/C OF YOUR PROBATION.
IF THAT IS PART OF PROBATION, THEN CONSIDER HAVING YOUR LAWYER GO BACK TO COURT FOR A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THAT TERM.
the DA has filed charges on me. (charges are false but the DA doesn't know that) what am I suppose to do to clear myself?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
you either request a new attorney (if appt'd)............
and/or set up an appt with your lawyer to share your concerns.
I smoke weed and some person won’t get off my property harassing me i don’t want the sheriffs if I call them, searching my home and maybe planting something on me.
answered on Jan 20, 2023
Based on the facts presented, NO, they could not search you and your home...
unless they have probable cause.
Maybe have a friend with you to verify what happened.
With stay away Order
answered on Jan 20, 2023
I don't understand the question.....
Are you trying to find a lawyer to represent someone in jail who was in a fight there?
I think you want to contact a local criminal lawyer.............lawyers on this site are from all over the state.............we are in Palm Springs.
The plaintiff made the stipulation to settle down something and the defendant signed on it. The defendant had the Judge signed on it 2 weeks later as well. Unfortunately, the defendant realized there were errors in the stipulation at the moment the Judge signed it.. The defendant didn't find... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2023
Someone (your lawyer) has to move to add to the calendar for reevaluation of the computing error....with an Amended Stipulation
altered*
answered on Jan 19, 2023
The question is not clear:
you ID'd phony docs that were presented in court? Was this your case or another?
and you said they were legit, knowing they were not? if so contact a local criminal lawyer to get better advice for that courthouse/judge as you could have criminal exposure.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
that is a question to be posed to your lawyer who knows the court/judges.
because of Covid we have continued cases for almost 30 appearances.
i don't think there is a law/rule regarding a number.
After telling them I found another lawyer and if I needed there service I would call them. They message me everyday and it I looked over the contract to sign so they can get started on my case. I told them I'm not signing anything and I don't need there services. They won't stop.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
have the lawyer you found contact the first firm.
if you signed up with them already, then you have to sign substitution of attorney papers...........or at least a demand letter by new attorney of all paperwork the 1st atty had.
The garage door is unlocked and the door to the house is unlocked but baracaded she gets thru all that
answered on Jan 18, 2023
call the local police........
it is a criminal trespass at least
Partner and I were both struck by a vehicle, driver refused to give us information until the cops got there, the police arrived while we were both being driven away in the ambulance witnesses state he did have insurance, cops took down all information except for who his insurance company is. We... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
retain a local PI lawyer asap for guidance.
there are co's that can get info you need but they charge.
retain a lawyer and let him/her pay for it
Pulled over cited, and impounded for expired registration; given a written verbal notice of suspended license, and additional charges for drugs found upon inventory. At court date, I was charged with driving with a suspended and the drug charges. However, I wasn’t given a “citation” for the... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
Incident to an arrest the police will inventory items.
the police stop a person and then submit a report to the DA who then decides what to file.
if you have 2 DUI's they will suspend your license if within short period of time.
more suspension for 3rd.
if you... View More
My family has been falsely accused of abusing our 94-year-old mom (she is bedridden and has moderate dementia). We believe that one of mom's caregivers raised the accusations because we were not happy with her work and let her go. But we don't know for sure.
Two LAPD officers came... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2023
you can call the police...however, i doubt if they would cooperate with you.
if case is closed, then it is closed.
if you have concerns look up local criminal lawyer on this site from LA
The city has allowed warehouses to box my house in on all four sides and for the past few years, it has been a living hell with warehouse owners, construction workers, and big rig drivers, noise, etc. My children can no longer be outside to play. I tried Personal Injury attorneys, but they said... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2023
it depends!
if you want to sue for damages, then a PI lawyer.
a real estate lawyer may give you insight as to whether all laws/rules were followed in building around you.
y a officer who said there were guns on my seat im felon i have been denied any motions due to them being frivilous according to my attorney i was denied a margesden motion by judge im missing stuff that should be in my discovery i had seen some deer cams and as far as i knew no one was supposed to... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
THE LAWYER YOU RETAINED OR THAT WAS APPOINTED BY THE COURT IS THE BEST PERSON TO ADDRESS THIS TYPE OF QUESTION.
DID YOUR LAWYER EXPLAIN TO THE COURT THAT YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR WAS DUE TO HIS/HER NEGLIGENCE?
IF NOT, I THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE TO ASK THE JUDGE TO SPEAK AT THE NEXT HEARING.
The mother of my kids got arrested with her 14 year old runaway from group home and my 2 year old with no car seat. The car was a rental and she hadn't returned the car. She got arrested for embezzlement. I arrived at the scene about 10 after. The cops were still trying to figure out what was... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
YOU CAN ALWAYS SUE ANYONE FOR ANYTHING...........
THE REAL QUESTION IS CAN YOU AFFORD IT, AND WILL YOU WIN?
I DOUBT IF A LAWYER WOULD TAKE THIS CASE ON A CONTINGENCY
AS A RULE, THE PARTY WITH THE MOST MONEY HAS THE ADVANTAGE AS THEY CAN PAPER THE OTHER SIDE WITH SO MANY... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Much more info is needed.
Was anyone injured in the chase, was he in his car or was it stolen; what record does he have?
he either retained or had a lawyer appointed, and that lawyer will have ALL the info that is needed to have an "idea" of what might happen.... View More
The golf course has been closed for 2 years but it's still open to the public
answered on Jan 16, 2023
IT DEPENDS........WAS THERE ANY EVIDENCE TO SHOW THE TREE WAS ABOUT TO FALL? THAT WILL PROBABLY INVOLVE SOME DISCOVERY>..........
CONTACTING GROUNDSKEEPERS, MANAGEMENT, AND FORMER EMPLOYEES TO DETERMINE IF COMPLAINTS HAD BEEN MADE SO THAT THEY HAD NOTICE....ETC
CONTACT A LOCAL... View More
Admin suspension effective March 20 2020. Date of court conviction 6/20/2022. Been carrying an SR22 since March of 2020 so the removal date would be Mar/April 2023 if it began at the DMV admin suspension. (All DMV fines and reinstatement fees have been paid)
Does the SR22 clock reset on... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
CALIFORNIA COURT IMPOSE 3 YEARS OF SUMMARY PROBATION ON MOST MISDEMEANORS.
IT SHOULD END AFTER THAT AND BOTH DMV AND THE COURT WILL SUSPEND THE LICENSE.
YOU WANT YOU LAWYER TO REQUEST THE COURT CONSIDER THE DMV SUSPENSION ALREADY IMPOSED..........WE USUALLY GET THAT.
I was pulled over and refused to consent to the officer searching my car. So he impounded it for expired registration and did an inventory search. He found an oz of meth in the back seat on the passenger side of the car where my boyfriend was sitting. He arrested and charged my boyfriend with... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
IT DEPENDS.
BUT YES, THEY COULD CHARGE EVERYONE......HOWEVER, IT PROBABLY WILL NOT STICK FOR EVERYONE.
THE DRIVER IS USUALLY CONSIDERED TO BE AWARE OF ANYTHING ILLEGAL IN THE CAR.
CALL A LOCAL LAWYER OR EXPLAIN TO YOUR PUBLIC DEFENDER.
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