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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Do I have the right to receive and review a new lease agreement prior to signing?

I am am over 55+, my care provider requested from our landlords to review the new lease so she could explain it to me properly. Her request was denied and we where informed to set up a day to sign or the landlords would issue an eviction notice, they had mentioned that an eviction notice would... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 20, 2022

You have the absolute right to read, review and make sure you understand fully the lease terms which you are being asked to sign. Moreover, it might be advisable to have a legal advisor accompany you to review the lease and explain its terms to you before you sign it.

You should be...
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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Identity Theft and Land Use & Zoning for California on
Q: can schools gather car information such as insurance, registration and drivers license for a parking permit

The public high school wants to get out car information for us to park in there student parking lot.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Dec 18, 2023

the short answer is yes they can.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Are cops allowed to ignore my demand to press charges ?
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Dec 14, 2023

Actually, the police do not decide whether to press charges against someone. They just make the arrest. The prosecutors in the District Attorney's office decide who and what to charge if and when a crime has been committed.

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2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: What is a plaintiff supposed to do when the Ninth Circuit won't respond back and is wasting my time limit?
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Dec 14, 2023

Isn't that the question you should be asking your lawyer?

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for California on
Q: Legal Query Regarding Service by Publication and Emergency Protective Order

The plaintiff has an emergency protective order in place that prohibits any form of contact with her, her friends, her family, or publishing anything about her. In response, I filed a cross-lawsuit against her, but the legal server attempted to serve her six times without success, resulting in... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 11, 2023

I hope you realize that you posted this for California lawyers, but apparently you aren't in California. The vast majority of lawyers in California are not licensed in more than one state. You may want to consider posting your message so that attorneys in the state where you reside can... 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 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 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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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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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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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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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Does a methadone clinic have to abide by the rules outlined in the patients handbook?

My Aunt is being treated extremely unfairly by the doctor at the Methadone clinic to the point he is messing with her dose level which is causing her to have seizures and other adverse symptoms she is 70 years old and blind and is being denied proper treatment is there anything we can do to hold... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Apr 4, 2023

It is possible you aunt was the victim of elder abuse. Look for a lawyer who has expertise in elder abuse law, and set up a consultation right away.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: Hello! We have an odd situation. We're not "law suit happy" people, but we're wondering if our son's teacher violated

any laws with his behavior-- we're not happy. Our son was expected to write a private journal in his class and he does not care for the teacher (He's very rude and has a reputation for being an a-hole). He wrote his true feelings about the teacher, expecting privacy as promised.The... View More

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

Your question should be addressed to lawyers licensed in Washington state, not California, because Washington state lawyers know the law of your state.

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Municipal Law for California on
Q: Can I sleep in my car with a car cover over it in California if im homeless ??
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Mar 21, 2023

As long as you are parked in an area where there are no restrictions against parking, you should be safe. However, law enforcement may need access to your car's license plate from time to time, if you are parked on a public street.

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: What should I do? Please help

August 24 I was in a personal injury/discrimination type of situation, I contacted an attorney, he took the case. Then he emailed me yesterday and said he does not wish to represent me anymore????

I feel he was kind of upset because I brought it to his attention about him not keeping me... View More

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

Take your file to another attorney right away. Make sure you are upfront with the new lawyer, what your expectations are regarding communications concerning your case. You can keep interviewing attorneys until you meet one with whom you have a good relationship.

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: Can I sue in civil court for errors made in a criminal trial that ultimately resulted in a 50 to life sentence.

Its been proven that SF medical examiner's altered toxicology results of deceased, detective planted evidence (Proven in court. SFPD photographer testified certain items were NOT there until Inspector placed them and asked her to re-photograph).

There are two whistleblowers and ex... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Mar 13, 2023

You cannot collaterally attack a criminal conviction by filing suit in civil court against the parties who criminally prosecuted you. Your sole remedy is by appeal of the conviction.

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4 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for California on
Q: Employment - is there a list in California that has unemployable people on it for health care?

I was told I am on such a list but my record was expunged years ago. I can't fine such list...

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

Whoever told you that was full of it. You can't be blacklisted from working in California or anywhere else for that matter. Don't believe all the crap you might hear or see on social media. It sounds like you were fed a bag of horse pucky.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for California on
Q: What’s our rights when it comes to declining a SST meeting for my child ? I was told if I didn’t agree to the meeting….

I was going to be guilty of educational neglect and would have CPS called on me. We feel bullied and pushed around the whole time my child has been in school. The schools administration behavior leading up to this has also been very questionable.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Mar 8, 2023

You should try contacting a lawyer who has experience handling children's rights matters. You will not get all the answers you need here on this forum. Instead, you need to be interacting with lawyers who can give you ongoing legal advice.

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