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I found a bike without a wheel near a store it looked abandoned so I took it and tried to sell it on offer up. Then I make a deal and meeting place and they show up 3 deep and steal the bike without paying me for it. They knew where I got it from but they could have just seen it and left it right?
answered on Apr 19, 2023
of course this could happen.
it was a theft and unless they had proof, I would call the police................
it was a misdemeanor theft
answered on Apr 19, 2023
this is a misdemeanor and generally they will not preclude you from owning a firearm.
a felony does and domestic violence misdemeanors may.
i would contact the agency that is involved and without giving your name...inquire.
My uncle after their death changed their will to make his sister her own trustee, who knows what else he changed but i own 16.75% of a company that made $71 million in 2021, he said the company was disolved but i know that is a lie as i looked it up on google. He still is the owner but so am i.... View More 
answered on Apr 19, 2023
let an attorney investigate, not you.
make an appointment with a local civil probate litigator.
this may involve law enforcement too.
Riverside County sheriff’s department
answered on Apr 19, 2023
i would first try contacting the arresting agency.
if not successful, contact the court to request a return of property.
the clerks office may be able to guide you...........
unless the property was expensive, it probably does not pay to retain a lawyer, who will no doubt... View More
I am part of a class member lawsuit against LASD (Los Angeles Sheriff Department) They have already sent a check last year. The order was to send three equal checks to complete payment per member. However, this years check has been pushed back since January pushing date each month totaling 3... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
is the delay by your lawyer?............or the other side.
i would contact:
1. your lawyer
2. settlement administrator
3. consult with another lawyer to sub in IF the delay is by your lawyer...a la the Tom Girardi scenario
4. send a letter to your lawyer... View More
I was searched as a passenger getting pulled over with my boyfriend under probation. They had no reason to stop us. My boyfriend on probation was asked nicely to step out of the car. Im a 90 pound female with no criminal history, just frightened and confused at the time at the time. I was pulled... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
Initially, you should consult with a local criminal lawyer.
If you can't afford one, the court will appoint a Public Defender or Alternate defense counsel at your first court appearance (called an Arraignment).
Much more info is needed. A police report will fill in the info a... View More
My husband has lived drug free, He facilitates the N/A, A/A meetings. He has gone to college. What do we need to do to remove the enhancements? His charges are 2 armed robberies no one was physically hurt.
Thank you so much for any information.
April
answered on Apr 17, 2023
initially, i would contact the lawyer who represented him on the case. Maybe a motion for reconsideration would be appropriate. That lawyer knows all the facts and you may innocently not be sharing everything that is necessary to know.
No one being hurt does NOT negate what he did...they... View More
Second request, was denied the first time. The injury cost to what they are requesting is ridiculous difference.
answered on Apr 17, 2023
I always recommend disclosing early.
The amount is discoverable, and often the case will settle right away because the damages are more than ins limits.
Still suspended. DMV says I need to take the course again. Can you advise? Thank you
answered on Apr 17, 2023
If the DA is aware of all this, then they probably are correct and you have to retake the class.
The problem was your doing, not theirs.
You should make an appointment with a criminal defense firm and ask for guidance and retain an attorney if finances allow for that.
I have a juvenile felony, i was adjudicated for. I never admitted to anything because i didn’t do anything, regardless of my plea the judge believed the other party and damaged life long plans and dreams of being a police officer, im looking for any way to still participate in this career field... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
this is not so much a criminal law question as it is a requirement/regulation of the the police dept.........and different agency's may differ.
contact a local criminal lawyer to look into the Sealing of your juv record.
most requirements deal with no Adult felony and do not mention Juv.
the car didnt stop all the way making a right turn and didnt even seem to see me cause it rammed right into me. i felt bad and was in pain i just had my girlfrind get her info just in case also she wanted to give me cash to at least pay for the bike and gave me 90$ i didnt make a police report but... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2023
CONTACT A PI LAWYER ASAP.
YOU WANT TO SEND AN ANTI SPOLIATION LETTER ADVISING THE D NOT TO DESTROY EVIDENCE ON FILM.
YOU ALSO WANT TO HAVE YOUR LAWYER GET WIT STATEMENTS BEFORE THEY DISAPPEAR OR THE WIT FORGETS.
THE VALUE OF THE CASE DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS.......ONE OF... View More
He was not sende or receiver.The named receiver charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. They have his and on phone call asking me if his package was delivered meaning his quarterly package.
answered on Apr 16, 2023
IF YOUR HUSBAND IS CHARGED, THEN YOU EITHER RETAINED A PRIVATE LAWYER OR THE COURT APPOINTED A PUBLIC DEFENDER. THAT ATTORNEY IS THE ONE FROM WHICH YOU SHOULD INQUIRE.
THAT ATTORNEY WILL HAVE ALL THE INFO AT THEIR DISPOSAL AND NOT HAVE ONLY PART OF THE FACTS PRESENTED.
My husband was in an auto accident in 1996 in Ruidoso, New Mexico which resulted in a lawsuit lien on his Driver's License. We have been to the DMV who gave us a contact number for the Law firm holding the lien. That number is no longer connected to this Law office. The lien is still affecting... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2023
I THINK THIS SITE IS JUST FOR CALIFORNIA LAWYERS.
AS SUCH, WE KNOW CALIF LAWS, WHICH MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER STATES.
I WOULDN'T JUST ASK JUST ANY NEW MEXICO LAWYER, BUT ONE THAT IS LOCAL TO YOUR ISSUE.
GOOGLE NEW MEXICO PI LAWYERS FOR THE CITY/COUNTY IN QUESTION.
It was mine because the cop was threatening to impound my car. I have terminal ovarian cancer but he didn't care. It was out of my possession for 20 min, witness said she saw it being tampered with by driver
answered on Apr 15, 2023
I THINK THIS WAS ANSWERED YESTERDAY.
THE POLICE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH CHALLENGES. THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH GUILT OR INNOCENCE.
THE DA HAS THE BURDEN OR PROOF AND YOUR LAWYER WILL ARGUE THERE WAS A BREAK IN THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY/POSSESSION. CONVINCING THE JURY THAT THE... View More
1. He came and brought this stuff after our mother died and he had no place to live.
2. He is 62 years old. Does not work.
3. Several years ago I paid $1000. to have junk in yard removed.
4. He continues to bring in more.
5. This has gone on for 5 years and despite... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2023
you may argue he abandoned the property and thus you can do what you want.
however, you are still dealing with the property of someone else.
i would write him a letter setting forth all the facts and give him until a date certain to remove it or you will do so.
does he live... View More
I said it was mine after police coercion and the threat of towing my car for 30 days.
answered on Apr 15, 2023
make an appt with a local criminal defense attorney asap.
the DA has the burden of proof to convince the jury it was yours, while you argue it was out of your possession and someone else put it in your purse.
you will have to convince the court/jury that your statement was... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2023
contact a local criminal lawyer.
s/he will move to reduce the Felony to a misdemeanor and then Expunge the misdemeanor
They pull I have scale but no batteries in the back rusted and I had my unemployment money on me can they still charge me I have receipts for all that but I do not have no drugs
answered on Apr 14, 2023
The correct answer is "It depends".
It depends on any other facts they may have...the charge should conform with the facts.
At your arraignment, a public defender will be appointed...if you don't have a private lawyer. That lawyer will argue for the dismissal of the... View More
If it were the woman in domestic abuse or psychological abuse, the man would be obliged to provide an allowance, is that possible for the male spouse?
answered on Apr 14, 2023
ANYONE CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IS ENTITLED TO A PUBLIC DEFENDER TO REPRESENT AND PROTECT THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
IF IT IS NOT CRIMINAL, BUT RATHER A FAMILY LAW ISSUE, THEN YOU WOULD HAVE TO TRY TO GET PRO BONO OR LEGAL AID ASSISTANCE......IF AVAILABLE.
Me under arrest for trespassing are these officers liable for false imprisonment and detrimental/ punitive damages clearly I was legal the order being my strong hold correct are they not liable $$$$$.??.
answered on Apr 14, 2023
THIS SOUNDS LIKE A SCENARIO, THAT IS BEST ADDRESSED BY AN ATTORNEY WHO HANDLES AREAS OF LAW, OTHER THAN DUI/PI.
INQUIRE OF REAL ESTATE LAWYER, SPECIFICALY LANDLORD TENANT LAWS.
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