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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: What should I do in this situation?

Old attorney doesn’t want to represent me anymore in discriminatory claim, it’s very difficult to find an attorney to take my claim. Any suggestions?

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 22, 2023

When a lawyer "bows out" it is usually an indication that the case either no longer appears to have value; it will cost to much to go to trial, and there will be nothing left for the client ...or there is a challenge dealing with the client.

Remember, you are asking a lawyer to...
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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Contracts and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: PI filed complaint 7/15/2021 trip n fall. I demanded jury trial. He never paid jury fee. Insisted on waiting.

My right to a jury trial? Never served the complaint.

“My case didn’t have valur without reverse rotator cuff replacement surgery yet.” The impact loosened my bridge. Dental work had to be done first. $17,000 and dentist extracted all my upper teeth he never created a functioning... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 22, 2023

I assume the case is still active, so why not hire another attorney to sub in?

You will only be responsible for 1 legal fee, and the lawyers will work out a division.

Jury fees only have to be considered when the case is set for a jury trial. Are you there already with a 2021 case?...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: What is the difference between propensity evidence and habit evidence?
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 18, 2023

propensity evidence and habit evidence:

Propensity evidence involves the general character or disposition.

Habit evidence involves a habit or pattern of behavior.

Propensity evidence is normally not admissible.

Habit evidence may be admissible if it is relevant and...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: I am being charged with battery against a spouse. Spouse does not want to press charges. Will I be convicted?

I admitted to the officer that I touched my spouse on the shoulder while he was walking away from me. We were having a verbal argument. Bystanders claimed that I grabbed my spouse around the neck and pulled on his shirt however I only touched my hand to his shoulder. He was walking very fast and I... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 18, 2023

Initially, if you don't retain a lawyer, ask for the court to appoint a public defender at your first appearance.

If you retain a lawyer, have him/her try to contact the filing Deputy DA to stop the filing.

Understand it is not up to one party to decide whether they want to...
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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Any does and don’t’s when pursuing a potential personal injury attorney?

I am in need of a new personal injury attorney, anything you guys know that can help me out any pointers? Things to say, things not to say, things to do, things not to do, anything helps.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 16, 2023

you want a local PI Trial lawyer from a good law school with at least 10 years of winning trial experience.

however, whether a lawyer will take the case is another question. Some of my friends will not take a case worth less than $1Million. It is more costly than ever before to handle a PI...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: I was sentenced to 120 and 3 years joint suspenion well when i got out i went on the run so its been 5 years?

Its was in 2018 when i got out its been five years and i have had no run ins with the law so what do u think

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 11, 2023

obviously, you violated your sentence and a bench warrant for your arrest is no doubt out there.

don't just turn yourself into the court without a lawyer representing you and trying to work out the terms etc.

under no circumstances should you surrender yourself and try to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for California on
Q: Who can contact to have a court case file investigated for illegal actions made in court?

I want to have a legal expert to go over a previous DCFS case from 2018 to investigate illegal actions made by dcfs and the courts. One example there is physical evidence just accusations and the so called witnesses all have same statement word for word they lied and changed the sheriff's... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 11, 2023

if you had a court case, the person to ask, who has all the info, is your lawyer.

if you don't have a lawyer, set up a consultation with a local lawyer who practices in this area.

you might try to contact legal aid if you can't afford a lawyer.

you might consider...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: My insurance canceled without notifying me and someone hit my car now my insurance won’t help and my license gotsuspende

I pre paid to have my name on my moms insurance while I wait for an estimate price before the crash happened. once the crash happened my insurance said it cancelled because I didn’t pay the estimate even tho I never received a notice. Now the dmv suspend my license even tho the crash wasn’t my... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 9, 2023

consult with a local PI lawyer to review the facts.

if you are in an accident without insurance, DMV will suspend your license for a year.

if you were trying to buy insurance, you knew whether you had paid or not.

was there ever ins under your name or for that car that...
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7 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for California on
Q: I initially got pulled over running a yellow light then turn into a DUI. Can I fight the initial pullover dismiss the DU

Or fight DUI they forced a blood test telling me they can get a warrant for it.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 9, 2023

A lawyer would need more info to advise you intelligently.

You should consult with a local lawyer who can advise you after seeing the police report what your chances are of Suppressing the Evidence of the Stop and whether the Forced Blood was correct.

The implied consent law says...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I am wearing a Scram ankle monitor required by cps in California. It monitors alcohol. It caused a really bad sore on my

On the ankle it was on. I had it switched to the other ankle and went to the ER. It caused dermatitis and cellulitis in my skin. It has been a week since I switched it and already the ankle it is on has a sore and is leaking fluid. The infection is now in that leg also. Can I sue cps? I mean... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 9, 2023

the first thing i would do is contact the lawyer who represented me on the case.

s/he can go back to court and put the matter on calendar to have the sentence revisited and possibly modified.

if the ankle bracelet is causing problems I assume you have already made the co aware of...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: What happens if my attorney is suing the wrong entity of 711 for premise liability?

My attorney filed a lawsuit against 7-11 franchise for a stabbing I sustained on 711 premises. Opposing counsel for 711 corporate is saying they are not liable and to go after property owners. What are my options if I dont win. Is my attorney at fault since he has dealt with 7-11 claims. Thanks

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 9, 2023

your attorney can Amend the Complaint or refile it.........if the attorney did something wrong that prevents you from recovering you may have a Malpractice suit against him/her.

Remember: Insurance does not cover intentional acts as a rule.

if your lawyer specializes in 7-11 cases...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Divorce for California on
Q: How much time is a false personation felony charge and a violation from a DUI with a prior strike

How much time can the person look at if we get a lawyer judge said up to 6 years 8months with 85

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 4, 2023

more info is needed.

the severity of a sentence is often a function of what you did; how much pressure the victim is placing on the DA; the DA/ courthouse and the Judge and your prior record.

if a judge is involved already, you must be at a stage where the court has appointed a...
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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Is it violation of due process rights for a magistrate to allow an officer/"witness" a break to get off the stand and

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?

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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?

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Social Security and Family Law for California on
Q: False Allegations of Domestic Violence?

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

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: I have an arrest warrant that has been active since March 2021, how do I fix it while staying free?
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I think I'm being scammed over explicit photos sent over text

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

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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?

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: I want to file a malpractice suit, lawyers state I may have a claim, but do not want to take it because of cost.

What can I do?

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Under PC 3453 what does "The person shall not be in the presence of a firearm or ammunition, ..." mean?

This is a rule under post release community supervision. My son will be release from CDCR soon.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Feb 17, 2023

The person, and his or her residence and possessions, shall be subject to search at any time of the day or night, with or without a warrant, by an agent of the supervising county agency or by a peace officer.

California Penal Code Section 3453 - Public.Law

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Is it ethical for any prosecutor, who is fully informed, to press a defendant into a package plea deal where the defenda

Is it ethical for any prosecutor, who is fully informed, to press a defendant into a package plea deal where the defendant is not guilty of a crime that has already been adjudicated in a civil setting (civil harassment restraining order) and found to be unproven, as part of a package deal of other... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Feb 17, 2023

don't sign anything without a lawyer's review and ok.

there is often a difference in the evidence presented by a defendant and the DA.

contact a lawyer or request that the court appoint a public defender to represent you and review all the facts.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: PI Litigation attorney wants to withdraw from plantiff's case 2 weeks before settlement conference.

Plantiff finished deposition, requested defendant provide deposition, PL atty stated it wasn't necessary because defendant would just lie. My witness is scheduled for his deposition. Without reason or warning stated he is withdrawing from a case he stated was asking $300,000- 1 million.... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Feb 16, 2023

Something is missing if your lawyer thought the case had value..........

Either s/he is having issues with you as a client, or liability or damages are not as sound as you think.

Call any of the lawyers herein and see if they would look into it, and would contact your initial lawyer...
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