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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

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 17, 2023

You should discuss any plea deal with your lawyer before agreeing to anything. This is a question which is best suited for the lawyer who is representing you in the criminal matter. If you do not have one yet, you can ask one to be appointed for you if you cannot afford to retain your own attorney.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Municipal Law for California on
Q: What can I say to the cops that harass me for being homeless?

We got kicked out of the area we were living people had been there over 20 years they threw people stuff away push this out into the city and now they just keep pushing us I'm spot to spot telling us they don't want us here but giving us no options or help they just harass us take our... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 7, 2023

You have the right to exercise your constitutional rights and gather with whomever you desire, as long as you are not trespassing on someone's property or causing or creating a nuisance. Learn everything you can about the local city's municipal codes by going to the public library and... View More

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Q: I was diagnosed with a specific learning disability in 2nd grade and I'm clinically depressed and have anxiety

I was denied social security in by a judge 2021 can I sue then

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 6, 2023

The Social Security system has a specific appeal process that must be strictly followed. If your disabling conditions have worsened, you can file a new claim for disability benefits. Make sure you have all your medical records and medical providers identified and listed, and any records from... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: Will I be able to get Spousal Support?

I have been married for 3 years coming this February 1st 2023. After we bought a 5th whl. we decided to travel the states. So we currently live in a 5th whl at a trailer park. My "husband" recently started a job where he travels to different jobsites and stays for a few months to do... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Contact a family law lawyer asap. Get her advice as soon as you can. You will probably be told that you should take action before things get out of hand. A good family law lawyer will know how to get your husband to pay the legal fees based on the disparity in your incomes. Because you are now... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Im 16 and looking to get into Real estate wholesaling. Can I enter a purchase and Sale agreement under my LLC entity?

I am aware that in order to sign and make the Purchase agreement official you do need to be 18. Although in Califronia a minor is allowed to create an LLC. In Regards to Real Estate Wholesaling, it is very common for people to use their LLC entity instead of their

Personal name.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 6, 2023

You cannot enter a binding contract until you attain the age of majority, i.e. 18 years of age. You cannot form an LLC under your own name as a minor. You must have an adult over the age of 18 assist you in forming a LLC, because a minor cannot enter into or enforce contracts. You lack the capacity... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Child Custody for California on
Q: What can I do if my Ex girlfriend made false allegations of domestic violence against me?

my ex girlfriend made false allegations of domestic violence so she can try to make me loose my rights for my daughter I was arrested and spent 6 days on county jail. I posted bail and fought my case taking it to trial and was found not guilty she even admitted during the trial it was all a lie... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 6, 2023

You could sue her for malicious prosecution, however, any attorney before taking such a case will want to know whether she has any assets or ability to pay damages if the case is successful. However, you could also sue the agency which filed the case and took it to trial, unless she did it herself.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: ADVICE/Help NEEDED unsure if I have a case - Plantar fascia release /heel spur surgery went wrong. Insurance is molina

HELP NEEDED- Plantar and spur surgery December 2021 doctor neglected and ignored increased pain then walked away on me. . I had to find another doctor and new doctor said my cut was too low into my foot that surrounds the nerves which might have been entrapt or CRPS (pending) also now have... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 6, 2023

You should immediately contact a medical malpractice lawyer who focuses on med mal cases only. There are many great lawyers who handle such cases in San Diego county. One way to find the great ones is to contact the San Diego Bar Association's lawyer referral service and ask questions about... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Are Ca auto insurers required to offer diminished value coverage?How to collect when other driver is under insured?
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 6, 2023

If the other driver in an auto accident case is underinsured, you file your claim with your own insurance company under your um/uim coverage. I suggest you contact a good personal injury lawyer in your county, or where the accident occurred if different than where you live. For you to have a claim,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Entertainment / Sports and Gaming for California on
Q: I got an offer to play a game for money if I reached the goal in 21 days. They have paid me before for other game offers

This time it’s the run around for like 3-4 weeks they said it would be resolved in 10 days. Now they have stop replying to my emails. I was really depending on that money, now it’s costing me money I don’t have.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 5, 2023

You can contact the Labor Commissioner's office by going to their website (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/). Once you get to the main page, click the link for labor law and then click the link for Wages, where you will find out how to file your wage claim. If they can help with your situation,... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I have, apparently, a medical malpractice case regarding a dental surgery. I was communicating with a personal injury at

I was just informed yesterday that it's more of a medical malpractice which has a one-year timeline. However, a different attorney told me that it is the 3-year timeline for medical malpractice. I need clarification. Since I thought I had it handled with this attorney who turns out to be... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 5, 2023

California Code of Civil Procedure section 340.5 states the statute of limitation for bringing an action against a health care provider, and states that the time within which to commence an action for injury or death against a health care provider based upon such person’s alleged professional... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for California on
Q: I am in California and my employer took 2 weeks to pay my final check and has yet to pay my bonus three weeks later.

I work in California and my employer is headquarted in North Carolina. They did not give my final pay upon termination, but ran it through their next scheduled pay period, making it late. My last day was December 31, they terminated my whole team. I recieved my final pay January 13. They still have... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Go to the California labor commissioner's website (https://www.dir.ca.gov/) where you can file a claim for your unpaid wages and any penalties you may have coming to you due to your employer's failure to comply with California law.

You can start your claim right on the website....
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2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: Is there a statue of limitations for suing for violation of civil.rights?

Maliciously prosecuted by the catholic church and a priest and his lying church member.

Prosecuted with no evidence.

Found not guilty. cruel. they lied. I have proof.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 23, 2023

Yes, the statute of limitations for your action is 2 years from the date of your injury.

You should immediately consult a good civil rights lawyer to make sure you don't miss the deadline to file your lawsuit. In your case, the date the statute of limitations began running is complicated.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: How is a woman on probation expected to defend herself from an attacker if she can’t even carry mase.

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?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 22, 2023

Unless the terms of your probation specifically prohibit you from carrying pepper spray (mace), there is no legal reason why you cannot carry it as a deterrent for your personal safety. If you do a simple Google search for mace, you will find several inexpensive kinds you can keep in your purse or... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for California on
Q: Can my job just pay me just 2 hours of double pay for a holiday that I work the whole 8 hours?

So I worked for a company that I recently notice that in my pay stubs I only get 2 or 3 of double pay for a holiday that work for 8 hours that day so can a company do that?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 9, 2023

No. Your employer owes you the full day of pay at the double time rate you worked.

You should go to the Labor Commissioner's website and ask for their assistance with this. Here's the link: https://www.dir.ca.gov you can copy and paste into your browser. On the main page, click...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Immigration Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Can an undocumented get a visa after arguing with a U.S. citizen? (Argument between siblings/no physical altercations)

No physical altercations incurred only in person profane language exchanged that stemmed from alcoholic behavior from an undocumented married sibling that lives apart from the other sibling.

*undocumented immigrant*

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 5, 2023

You have not provided sufficient information to allow me to give you a reasonable answer. Whether you can get a visa is up to the United States Department of State, otherwise known as the State Department.

However, whether you argue with a United States citizen or someone else should have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: If a party serves a notice of ruling minutes before midnight via email, will a few minutes be construed as a day count?

In an unlimited civil matter in California, the notice of ruling was emailed only minutes before midnight when the defendant was asleep and didn't get it until the next morning. Is that reasonably acceptable to count that few minutes as one day when counting calendar days for a deadline to... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Dec 17, 2022

Notice given after normal working day hours will not be effective until the next day. But take no chances when calendaring response due dates. Even if you were given notice electronically, such as by email, you ordinarily have an extra two days added to the time you are supposed to take action... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: is it legal to physically restrain someone who is actively trying to harm themselves until law enforcement arrives?

also, is it legal to keep someone (who also lives with you) from leaving your home until law enforcement arrives if they have been saying, repeatedly, that once they leave the house, they are going to kill themselves. Earlier this year, my significant other and I got in a verbal argument during... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Dec 17, 2022

It is appropriate to restrain someone while awaiting a professional, such as an ambulance, paramedic or police officer when a person is a danger to themselves or another. It is only fitting that you advise his/her lawyer of the facts so that s/he does not suffer incarceration or other penalties due... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for California on
Q: If I was drinking alcohol on my property can I get charged with a drunk in public?

Was not given a breathalyzer test or sobriety test just taking straight to jail.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Nov 7, 2022

I need a lot more information. I would need to know the exact circumstances which led up to your arrest. If you want a lawyer to help you, then prepare a statement of what happened, name all the witnesses, and copy all of the documents relating to your arrest and detention. Then take all of that to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: My landlord took rent, said i didnt pay, then evicted lme b/c Clerk didnt accept my docs. Seek justice y or n

I have receipts of payments. Also landlady foundout i had HIV and doesnt want ‘those’ people. Said she wanted a couple (man and woman.

I didnt get my day in court becaude clerk rejected my docs on minor technical formality issues. I hired someone..a tenant lawyer i hired fleeced me for... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 31, 2022

First things first. Report the lawyer you paid to the State Bar of California. You can go to the website (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/) and click the link to file a complaint against a lawyer.

Next, you may have a claim against your landlord for discrimination in housing if you can prove she...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: sentenced to 3 years in prison concluding my sentence case was reversed,vacated,case dissmised can I get compensated?

If so who could I contact for a civil lawsuit. Thanks

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 27, 2022

You need a good civil rights lawyer or law firm to help you.

The best such firms are in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Do your research in those two markets and you will find some very good attorneys to assist you get the compensation to which you may be entitled.

Look up the...
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