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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: do notice of non renewal of lease have to be hand delivered? if emailed is that a legal way to give to tennant

in california - apartment

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 24, 2024

you can deliver by hand or post it where the other party will see it.

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: CVS pharmacy called my doctor to renew a prescription without my consent. My doctor got mad at me. Script said no refill

I had previously asked not to refill anything without me asking for it. They continuously called for me to renew prescription. They told me they would stop. But over the years they continued the practice. Now my doctor is upset with me for requesting a refill that I didn’t ask for. The... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 23, 2024

THIS IS NOT SO MUCH A LEGAL QUESTION AS IT IS YOUR DEALING WITH A SLOPPY FUNCTIONING RX.

DEMAND LETTER RX THAT IT WAS THEIR MISTAKE AND YOU NEVER REQUESTED A REFILL.

IF YOU GET A LAWYER INVOLVED, THEY WOULD ASK FOR A RETAINER TO CALL/SEND A LETTER.

THE EASIEST SOLUTION IF...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: i need help to get a default accepted the clerk is failing to enter the entry which legally stops the defendant from res

responding can he/she continue to discriminate from obtaining an legal entry or 'll get santioned for failure to prosecutue

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 23, 2024

I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION/FACTS.

YOU CAN GO TO THE COURT AND TALK TO THE COURT/CRIMINAL CLERK, AND IF YOU DON'T GET ANY SATISFACTION, ASK FOR A SUPERVISOR.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Can you change court appointed lawyers?

A friend is being accused of 1st degree murder. She has a court appointed lawyer. Has been in jail for 1 yr since feb 2023. Still in further proceeding stage because the lawyer keeps extending her court dates. Lawyer has not given her her discovery and has not visited her for over 10 months.... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 23, 2024

THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS IT DEPENDS...ON THE FACTS.

YES, YOU CAN REQUEST ANOTHER LAWYER AND EVEN ASK YOUR LAWYER TO DO SO FOR YOU.

YOU SHOULD ORGANIZE THE FACTS AND PRESENT THEM TO THE COURT.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: Is it possible to charge the borrower on an unsecured promissory note with wire fraud and conspiracy?

My friend loaned a significant amount of money on the basis of an unsecured promissory note. It was supposedly for a CBD business, though it did not specify the purpose for which it could be used. The payments dried up over a year ago. The payor claimed that after the CBD business, he transferred... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 22, 2024

PROSECUTION IS UP TO THE POLICE ARRESTING AND DA FILING.

YOU CAN FILE CIVIL ACTION, BUT THE LEGAL FEES MAY BE MORE THAN THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION.

I DOUBT IF YOU CAN FIND A LAWYER TO ACCEPT THE CASE ON A CONTINGENCY.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: How do I go about finding an aggressive criminal defense lawyer for a murder case that's being re-tried after appeal?

The case was reversed at appeals due to inadequate toxicology results from the SF Medical Examiner's office. (A long history of fraud) The DA decided to retry the defendant.

Defendant has been in prison 11 years, 9 of which in administrative segregation where he was brutalized. This... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 21, 2024

if you are going to be interviewing several lawyers, write out a summary first.

you want a LOCAL lawyer familiar with 187's .........AN EX HIGH LEVEL DA MAYBE?

WHAT COURTHOUSE AND WHICH JUDGE?

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for California on
Q: My brother had a dui during COVID and still hasn’t heard anything about getting his license back years after
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 20, 2024

HE SHOULD CONTACT HIS LAWYER OR THE COURT RECORD ONLINE OR CRIMINAL CLERK TO GO OVER THE CONDITIONS OF SUMMARY (INFORMAL) PROBATION.

HE HAD A FINE AND CLASSES.

AFTER HE HAS FINISHED EVERYTHING ORDERED, HE GOES TO DMV FOR A NEW LICENSE.

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can HOA capital improvements to common areas trigger a property tax reassessment for the individual owners?

I'm a condo owner in a 3 unit building in San Francisco. We are in the beginning stages of working with a contractor to expand the shared garage to add additional parking. Right now its a 1 car garage the owners rotate use of each month but with these plans each unit will have their own spot.... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 20, 2024

You need to ask this question to a lawyer who does real estate, and not PI/DUI

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Family Law for California on
Q: I own a home with my ex husband. The home is my primary residence. He is getting sued, can my home be taken from me?
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 20, 2024

IT WOULD DEPEND ON HOW THE TITLE IS LISTED.

DISCUSS WITH YOUR LAWYER TENANTS IN COMMON (YES) VS JT TENANTS OR COMMUNITY PROPERTY PROBABLY NO...HOWEVER, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO FORCE A SALE FOR YOUR SPOUSES INTEREST OR LIEN THE PROPERTY.

HOWEVER, YOU ARE ASKING A QUESTION OF A PI/DUI...
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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I got injured, my lawyer just sued, and my wife wants nothing to do with it- can defendants force her into a deposition?

This is a high value case in California. She was not there at the time of accident and I have other family members and friends who are willing to do depositions to explain how the injury has greatly affected my life.

My lawyer already explained to her that it looks bad if the wife refuses... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 20, 2024

THE DEFENSE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SET HER DEPO, EVEN THOUGH SHE DOESN'T WANT TO DO SO.

YOU CAN TRY TO MOVE FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER, BUT I THINK HER TESTIMONY WOULD BE RELEVANT.

THE DEFENSE WOULD WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HEALTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Personal Injury and Elder Law for California on
Q: Section 8 housing Choice voucher is denying port-in CT,. from CA. With medical need, need to see drs, and return home

while "port-in" is allowed, and voucher can be used "anywhere" how can I get around denial of "port-in" I am senior, and homeless, disabled, injured. I have right to return to town where I am from, and need drs there.

How to have housing in place upon moving... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 19, 2024

I only focus on accidents and drunk driving. You need a lawyer who is versed in housing law.

See if Justia has such a listing...otherwise real estate.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: can a person be convicted at the age of 19 for murder and no evidence and no due process in texas

they confessed only by detectives pressure tatctics and recieved a 50 yr sent in tx

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 19, 2024

I am a lawyer in the Palm Springs area of California and do not know the procedures in Texas.

However, Due Process is a fundamental law for all Americans. I suggest he retain or request a public defender at his first court appearance to protect his due process rights, which are handed down...
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4 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can I sue when a doctor removed meniscus when he should have only drained the Ganglion cyst in my knee?

The surgery was on 5/31/2022 but I didn't see it until I was in his office on 1/23/2024. It looks like I have about 10% left of my medial meniscus. The long operative report says he only worked on the Ganglion cyst. I had an MRI on 6/24/2022 that says there are post surgical changes to the... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 18, 2024

You need to contact a med mal lawyer asap.

Hopefully, you have a doctor that will confirm the negligence. If not, maybe your lawyer can retain an expert.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: what do I do if Local PD and Neighborhood watch over surveillance me and harass me and sent me 51/50?

My primary Physican , my back , my company , and my social media has been hacked and I have documentation . What do I do I went to IC3 , FTC and local PD but they sent me 51/50 .

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 18, 2024

5150 is a mental referral, and if it is not warranted, you need to hire a lawyer to address it.

If you have been arrested, ask for a Public Defender, or if not criminal, maybe Legal Aid.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: California court case it’s on pending but no date court date?

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 18, 2024

what is the question........

if a case is filed there is a date for the next appearance.

this came in under criminal but sounds like civil.

if criminal it could be there has not been a filing yet after arrest or bail............

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Over 2 years ago, bad injury on MTD bus SantaBarbaraCA. In 2 weeks received small check, final settlement, chicanery.

Disabled homeless adult on bus. Feet squashed in bus ramp folding in. Both feet, toes, ankles are now deformed, permanent injury can't drive, swim, bike or work. PTSD. No medical records were secured. Doctor was not contacted. Small check issued by MTD insurance was clearly discussed as... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 18, 2024

Contact a local personal/accident injury lawyer who has experience with that Bus Co.

I assume you did NOT have any representation.

See Arrasmith's answer herein......he sets forth a basis for revisiting the issue.

What is your educational level? Did you read the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Misdiagnosed retina detachment: what should I do? Can I file a health malpractice claim?

I had vision issues in my right eye, so I received a referral from my PCP to see an ophthalmologist. On December 27, 2023, I went to the referred ophthalmologist. After a slew of images were taken of my eye, including dilation, I saw the doctor. I explained to him that I saw floaters and that my... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 17, 2024

check with your doc re a macular hole too.

call a med mal lawyer, to see if you have the evidence for a case.

do you have a doc that says there was negligence?

most of my friends won't take a med mal case worth less than $1M. They are expensive and challenging.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: Y don’t attorney really investigate accusations from DCFS

If DCFS make accusations but twist everything around y do attorneys take their word for it not caring the mental damage it’s causing

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 15, 2024

Every attorney is different.

The answer is usually that investigations are expensive, and many clients can't afford to retain an attorney and hire an investigator.

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4 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Just notified that i need neck fusion from injury during surgery doctors kept down ply me. What are my rights

i just read my medical records and found misinformation dating back to 2013 During that time i was diagnosed with grade one sponylothis with pars defect snd was told i could possibly become paralyzed. Talk about pressure i just wanted a refill on medication so i could return to work Before i... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 12, 2024

IF YOUR ACCIDENT WAS WORK RELATED, YOU WANT TO CONTACT A WORKERS COMP LAWYER ASAP TO SEE IF THE CLAIM IS STILL VALID.

IF IT WAS AN AUTO ACCIDENT FOR INSTANCE, YOU USED TO HAVE A YR TO FILE, BUT NOW IT IS 2 YEARS IF FILING FOR NEGLIGENCE. YOU WOULD WANT A NEGLIGENCE LAWYER.

IF IT IS...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: What is low risk probation?

My po told me he's moving me to low risk and I will no longer have to go in to probation. He said I'll be able to call in or report in online. Will I need to talk to someone on the phone and report what I've been doing, and is this still considered supervised and formal probation?

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 12, 2024

IN CALILFORNIA:

WE CALL IT INFORMAL OR SUMMARY PROBATION.

It is used for less serious crimes, mostly misdemeanors, and there is no reporting to a PO.

In the Indio court in Riverside, CA, after half the term (usually 3 years) , you can move to, in essence, end it early, and...
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