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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: What are my rights as a parent still in california after cps removal of my children?

My father and mother are fostering my children through cps case. They are keeping my children from talking over the phone to me. Is this legal? There is not a court order preventing me from talking to them. What can I do ? I am writing to bring to your attention the false allegations made against... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 3, 2023

You need a good lawyer to help you. I should tell you, however, that volleyball practice is never an acceptable alternative to meeting with the people who are deciding your fate regarding your children. My advice to you is not to rely on something like that as an excuse to miss an important meeting... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: I was called in to the administrators office during work, i was then told local law enforcement came to my job and told

Them i was a drug dealer and im making transactions out of our facility and i was a bad person. I dont kno why they make up such thing i dnt sell or do drugs i have a clean record never failed a drug test. Its embarrassing i feel humiliated and works not the same no more. Can i sew the police... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 3, 2023

The Los Angeles County area has more civil rights lawyers than most other locations. You should do some research on lawyers who handle such cases, and then start calling some of them to see if you can get a free consultation on whether you have a case or not. Start calling and talking to law firms... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for California on
Q: Supervising Contractors to Employees?

Hello! When I was hired, my job was to supervise 1099 contractors. Two years ago, because of a state law, more than half of these contractors were reclassified as employees. I was not given a title change or pay increase; myself and all of my colleagues were told that "this is NOT a change in... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 3, 2023

You need to address your question to lawyers who are licensed in New Mexico. You posted this question for California attorneys, who generally may not be familiar with New Mexico law relating to employers and employees. Try re-posting your question for lawyers in your state, not California.

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: What to do when your constantly being harassed by your neighbor property management has been notified and sheriff's?

I am constantly being harassed by my downstairs neighbor whom I don't know can't identify and don't know their name a police report has been made once I called multiple times after that no response property management has been notified multiple times verbally and in writing nothing... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 3, 2023

You don't need a lawyer to file a civil harassment claim against your downstairs neighbor. There are self-help tools on the court website, (https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm), specifically civil harassment forms which you can fill out yourself and file. If you go to the website, look at... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: What to do when the judge is corrupt and the county prosector is corrupt and they both ignore your Affidavits/evidence?

Allegations were made that I have been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital because I have suicidal ideation and a history of emotional and mental problems according to the prosecutor . Fact I've never been in any mental hospital ever!! And have never been to a psychiatric Dr for... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 3, 2023

What you can do is start calling lawyers in your county to see if you can find someone who has experience representing disabled people whose rights have been affected as yours have. Disability rights lawyers are what you need to research.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for California on
Q: How can I protect myself from my local police continued surveillance in my home which has been occurring for months?

I am a 60 year old female married to a 55 year old man. I have found many incidences of cameras lights not visible to the eye but visible on video I front and back of my home and my window treatment in my bedroom. I find it hugely distressing to be watched and no one believes me. I have no... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Sep 29, 2023

I'm wondering what prompted you to send this inquiry. You need to provide a lot more information, If you hope someone will come to your assistance.

The best thing you can do is to start calling lawyers so you can make an appointment for a face-to-face meeting with a lawyer. Make sure...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Elder Law, Landlord - Tenant and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Been removed and locked out of my rental of ten years with no notification based on a TRO that was removed/case dismisse
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Sep 26, 2023

You need to supply a lot more detail to allow me to answer this question.

The best thing you can do is to prepare a chronological detail of all of the events. Identify all witnesses, and include their personal information like telephone numbers, etc. Assemble all of your documents, and...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: My Brother was beaten by several other inmates while in jail he is still in there he has now lost some of his memory and

Comprehension of why he’s there he still looks physically swollen his face eyes head he went to court and they have suspended his charges but still has to stay in there to be evaluated by a psychiatrist of him being incompetent due to his injuries they acknowledge that he has suffered brain... View More

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

Your brother has the right to legal counsel, and he should be directed to a lawyer who can help him. You can check with the local district attorney's office to see what victim's benefits might be available to him. Talk to the DA's office to see what, if anything, they are doing to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Can someone kick you out of your house and keep everything you own

My husband and i moved into my mother in laws home with the agreement that we pay the mortgage my husband's brother moved into the garage he refused to leave he does not pay for anything everything is paid by me and my husband everything inside the home is ours and everything in the garage is... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Aug 29, 2023

You have rights as a tenant, and can't be made to leave without complying with your rights as a tenant.

I suggest you contact a tenant's rights attorney located near you. Do not delay, as time is of the essence.

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: if you sue an employer for not paying wages or breach of contract but now no job will you be compensated for that

i work for a company they gave me an offer letter with how much i will be paid, i left my job to work for them to get a certain pay after 30 days probation they were supposed to give me more every month after i asked for it they started treating me badly and took away all my store i was allotted to... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jun 29, 2023

I suggest you contact an employment attorney as soon as possible. Do not sit on your rights. You can find good lawyers at the California Employment Lawyer's Association (CELA). You can look up their website.

I suggest that you prepare a chronological statement of what happened to you,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: What's the Statue of Limitation for Civil Lawsuit against another person's sexual harassment in CA?

What's the Statue of Limitation for Civil Lawsuit against another person's sexual harassment in CA? It is about a case between two neighbors in an apartment building, not at the workplace. So, during the past two years, that has been for the problem of pandemic, all the Statues of... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jun 2, 2023

In the case you are describing, you probably have two years from the date of the first harassment within which to bring legal action. It is suggested that you prepare a chronology of the events, explaining who, what, when, where, and how the harassment took place, and supplement that with all the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: How long can cops keep victims phone waiting on warrant?

My son died of an OD in my home n the cops asked if they could take his phone, I wasn't and Im still not in the right state of mind so I handed it over. Now I want it back to retrieve photos of his last day alive and I just miss him, but they refuse to give it back because they are waiting on... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 31, 2023

I suggest you contact a criminal defense lawyer, to advise you and to take appropriate action on your behalf. Most good lawyers offer a free consultation, so it should be easy enough to get the advice you need.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for California on
Q: My 14 year old was served with a temporary civil harassment restraining order, we filed a response, court has not heard

response was filed within 5 days of received restraining order. We have not been heard in court, this is the 2nd continuance allowed. Our response states my son was not present for the incident and was not involved. What can I do?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 29, 2023

You can contact an attorney for legal advice and to represent your son. Do not delay, because the more time the lawyer has to be prepared, the better job she will do.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for California on
Q: police department told me changes were made to a report when I requested it. How do I know information is the same in

Other database. How can I make sure information is authentic in what I'm receiving and what they are distributing?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 21, 2023

It is a crime to alter or change a police report, so any officer providing you a copy cannot change the substance of what is reported. You are entitled to rely on the accuracy of any official police report which is provided you. If you were told that the original police report was altered or... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: How can I get the right help in pursuing police misconduct with violent use of force and sexual herassment.

I've SUFFERD physical and mental trauma from the police officers in my county whom took advantage of my background, I'm a dv victim and these discriminative police officers detained me and violated my civil rights. I've been criminalized by their acts of violence and they have tried... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 21, 2023

You should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Before you do that, however, prepare a chronology of events, starting with the beginning, and bring it up to the current time. Then collect all your documents, and make copies of them all. Then contact an attorney to advise you, make copies of all of... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: Now that I've quit, do I have to sign Schedule B of the CIIA I signed when hired?

The CIIA has language specifically requiring me to sign Schedule B upon termination of employment. However, Schedule B has much broader language regarding non-disclosure. Other maybe relevant info: I was a manager. Schedule B was attached to the CIIA when I signed it. They aren't offering me... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 15, 2023

You are asking this question of California lawyers while you are from Maine. Your question should be directed to lawyers from your state because California law may be different than where you live or work.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: My boyfriend was arrested today 05/03/2023 in front of my neighbors down the street approaching the neighbor's home. E

Every was arrested in the car my boyfriend had a warrant for his arrest for failure to report with his probation officer. My boyfriend does not live here with me this is not his residence his residence is at his father's his probation officer has his primary address down as his father's... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 3, 2023

Police officers need a warrant to search your home. You should not have allowed them to come inside your front door without a search warrant. However, once you let them in, they can look at whatever is in plain sight. Never assume anything, particularly when it comes to police officers approaching... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Education Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: I want help to sue my sons school? How do I start

He has and is being bullied and the school is not following protocals and or protecting him. They even lied to police and did not turn over evidence. They are now telling teachers not to speak to me and lieing about incidents that happen. They are not addressing the problems. He has learning... View More

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

You need a lawyer with expertise in representing children with disabilities which affect their ability to get their education. This is a very highly specialized field, but there are lawyers who do handle these kinds of cases. I suggest you search in the Bay area for an attorney or law firm which... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Land Use & Zoning for California on
Q: Can I put rainbow yard signs on public property during pride month in Temecula CA?

Temecula is very anti-LGBTQ, so I worry about the mental health of queer youth, especially since I know there are council members who are trying to (or already succeeded in, not sure) outlaw celebrating minorities (black history month, pride month, etc.). From being a resident for 20 years, I know... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Apr 20, 2023

You can post your signs on private property, but not public property without their consent. You may want to enlist as many private property owners as you can to allow you to post your signs on their properties, including vacant lots if you can get the property owner's permission. You... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Can the Sherriff Dept refuse to take a police report, complaint on an officer, or complaint on their Dept?

I tried to file a police report at the Sherriff Dept but refused to let me.

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

You need to ask this question of Florida lawyers. Your question was directed to California lawyers, who most likely are unfamiliar with Florida law.

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