I filed a petition, verification, and memo of points and authorities. They responded and I filed a response as well. How do I get a court date now? The court is telling me I need to file something else but will not tell me what. This is for a writ of mandate challenging a city's actions during... Read more »
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Without knowing a lot more information, it would be very difficult for me to answer your question.
My experience is that when the court tells you to file an additional document, they usually tell you exactly what they want. So if you received some kind of notice from the court, I urge you... Read more »
I got a cite and release back in june for petty theft. it is now September and i have a court date a week from now. The box “booking is required” is checked on my citation ticket. Searching on the court website, my citation nor case number have been found. I was told that my county system is... Read more »
answered on Sep 13, 2022
You should show up on the date you were given.
When you appear before a judge, you will be given an opportunity to ask for a public defender to be assigned to you. Or, you can retain the services of your own attorney to appear on your behalf. Make sure you take a note pad with you, and be... Read more »
answered on Sep 13, 2022
That depends on a host of factors which you've yet to explain.
including my homes(two rvs) and my dog he is in the pound and i cant get hime out i dont have my tools to make money to afford it. Who can help me ive been injusred by them on multiple occasions and they just charged me with resisting arrest for asking why they broke my lock on my rv to come in... Read more »
answered on Sep 10, 2022
You need a good civil rights lawyer to help you with this. There are many good civil rights lawyers in San Diego.
You can do a Google search, or you can go to the San Diego County Bar Association's website and look for their Lawyers Referral Service (LRS), then ask for their help in... Read more »
Disabled child was verbally(shouted), physically (minor bruises), emotionally (threatened), psychologically (traumatized/scared), and sexually harassed (forceful inappropriate touch in private area with evil intention to cause harm) by a teacher, and bullied (injured in private area), ridiculed and... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
This is not the place for you to get the help you need.
You need a lawyer who is familiar with the needs of students like your child, and knows how to navigate the educational system with regard to the special needs of children like yours.
There are some very good lawyers in your... Read more »
I made the mistake of writing down hours that I never worked and I regret it until this day. I have grown, learned my lesson and just want to have a successful career as a Reserve Police Officer. I was forced to resign but I am wanting to know if I can still ask for a spot at the department back or... Read more »
answered on Aug 31, 2022
Make an appointment to see the Chief. When you meet with him/her, lay it all out for him/her and make your case for being considered as a return on a probationary status for six months, and gauge the response you get.
Be prepared to explain what you've done to make amends for your... Read more »
answered on Aug 31, 2022
The answer to your question depends on a lot of information which is not included in your short note.
It depends on many factors, such as how long you worked for this employer, whether there were any policies regarding how long you could be employed, any promises made to you about the job... Read more »
I was arrested and charged wrongfully and I have been to court and the case has been dismissed because not enough evidence and I have gone to try to get the records for my case and they refused to release my records and on video they have admitted that they won’t release any kind of body cameras... Read more »
answered on Aug 31, 2022
You need a criminal defense lawyer who also takes on civil rights cases to advise you.
You might find a lawyer if you look for legal aid in your area. One place you can start looking is the county bar association in your county. They probably have a lawyer referral service and can help you... Read more »
A small garden is set up in the balcony, and that balcony has no public access. Just our family.
answered on Aug 31, 2022
Yes they can.
Given the little information you provided, it might be a safety issue regarding how much weight the balcony can handle. Whatever the reason, the new landlord can impose new rules. But nothing prevents you from asking the landlord to make an exception for your small garden.
Exgirlfriend and I purchased vehicle together. I have possesion and remain with possesion for 2+ years. She refinanced the vehicle and removed me from the title. She is now demanding I return the vehicle to her. She is threatening to call and report it stolen. What rights do I have in length... Read more »
answered on Aug 28, 2022
I would really like to see more information regarding your situation. Since you are in possession of the vehicle and have been a lawful owner prior to the time your former girlfriend refinanced the vehicle, it seems to me that you have a continuing right to possess the car. If your former... Read more »
My landlord has a lawyer trying to get me to sign papers that are making me vacate my home of 12 years. Her son has his own lawyer for the harassment case they are both trying to get me to settle out of court for 5,000 and to take the TRO i have on her son off. I have no where to move. What should... Read more »
answered on Aug 27, 2022
What you should do is retain the services of your own lawyer. Since you already have restraining orders against the landlord's son, you should be in a good position to negotiate better terms for yourself. A lawyer would be your best bet for getting the best out of your situation.
You... Read more »
My school’s dress code says “Student clothing must NOT portray, promote, advertise, or glamorize… religious belief, gender, gender orientation…”. If I wanted to wear a shirt that says “A woman is a biological adult female” (which I know is controversial) because it is my belief... Read more »
answered on Aug 23, 2022
You ask a really good question.
If you are serious about challenging the school's new dress code, I suggest you discuss the idea with your parents first, and see if they will support you. Don't do anything that goes against your parents' principles. It is always a good idea... Read more »
Once they turned off security cameras, they snatched my phone out of my hand and proceeded to log me out of my security system, changed my passwords and tried to log themselves in as a new user. I have the evidence they did this. Is this legal ?
answered on Aug 21, 2022
You need to contact a criminal defense lawyer right away.
You should have been given a copy of the search warrant used to gain entry to search your premises. Make copies of that, and take a copy to the lawyer(s) you go to see.
You should be able to get one free consultation, which... Read more »
My brother is the Trustee of my Grandparents‘s Trust. I have had been asking him to tell me the deadline and the date of the hearing but I didn’t get the information from him and today he emailed me saying the deadline was yesterday.
Is there a way I can file my objection still?... Read more »
answered on Aug 21, 2022
You can file your response late, along with your declaration stating that you were not notified of the deadline until after it passed. If you are unsure how to do this, you can look for the legal aid clinic for the bar association located in your county, then go there asap to get the help you need.
I'm 68 retired us veteran city took my home using code inforcement. Then court appt reciever
answered on Aug 19, 2022
You should look for a lawyer with experience handling both elder abuse claims and civil rights cases. You might also contact the local ACLU office and ask for their help.
Do not delay because every moment counts.
Truck was not required to be registered when it was impounded, per ca veh code
answered on Aug 17, 2022
You need a lawyer who can handle this for you. There are many great lawyers near you who are well qualified to help you with this case. Most of them will give you a free consultation.
Prepare a chronology of the events, name all witnesses, and copy all of your documents and take them with... Read more »
I know it's illegal to tell someone to commit suicide on an online game. However, would recommending that a person contact their physician and see if end-of-life medication is right for them as per the End of Life Option Act in the State of California be legal? (with and without that... Read more »
answered on Aug 13, 2022
Not illegal to suggest that someone who is suicidal should seek the help of a physician.
I submitted my expense report one month after being terminated. It's been 6 months and after repeated emails
asking when it will be ready, no one has responded. Options?
answered on Aug 13, 2022
You can go to the California Labor Commissioner's website and ask for their help. It is their job to make sure employers honor their obligations.
You can fine their website here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
Copy and paste this link in your browser, and then click the link to... Read more »
I need to file a writ for violation of my civil rights to parent my child , to be referred to cps for services ro preserve family reunification and an opportunity to regain custody of my child. I have not been given my right to due process and was not served. The judge also did not charge guarsians... Read more »
answered on Aug 8, 2022
You need a good civil rights lawyer to assist you.
Prepare a chronology of the events, list all the witnesses (both good and bad), telling the story of what has happened to you. Gather all the supporting documents you have, make copies of them all, and take all that to the lawyer you find.... Read more »
I went to Northridge Hospital on 6/14. in chronic pain with Essential Thrombocythemia Hemorrhage Severe/ JAK2 mutation and degenerative disc disease. Admitted 6/15, The Doctor discovered it was my back by 6/17. The hospital contacted Woodland skilled nursing rehab facility to transfer me to. A... Read more »
answered on Jul 28, 2022
Are you a veteran? If you are, get to the closest VA hospital emergency room. If you are not already enrolled, they will enroll you while you are there.
If you are not a veteran, look for a civil rights lawyer or law firm who handle elder abuse cases, who can help you. Keep all your... Read more »
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