answered on Nov 9, 2022
No. You are an adult now. But be careful to think through the consequences of your actions.
I was unlawfully towed from private property and could not afford to pay for release and go to small claims. The DMV told me i could not oppose a lien because no lien had been filed and all i could do was a curtesy stop request that involved getting a court date and suing the DMV. I spoke to them... View More 
answered on Oct 22, 2022
There is no easy solution to your problem.
You need to contact a lawyer who can advise you what to do.
Prepare a detailed chronology of the events as they happened. Name all the witnesses, and make copies of all the documents relating to what happened. Then take these materials to... View More
I have a class action law suit. Attorneys have agreed to go to mediation. However, the employer's attorney is angry the judge did not allow an email into the case as evidence so he is intentionally delaying the settlment. My attorneys have made me aware of this, but numerous times have... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2022
It is inappropriate for you to write the judge on a class action case in which you are represented by counsel. If you have a problem with the attorney(s) who are representing you, you must take that up with the lawyers yourself. Either that or retain another attorney to take up your representation... View More
This was my mother's home where I have not lived or spent so much as one night in 22 years my mother and my two sons live there I was visiting police came with a warrant in my name for the search of that premises is this legal my name was the only name on the search warrant
answered on Oct 15, 2022
Although I am not expert in criminal law, I do believe that a warrant may be served by the police where the warrant describes the place to be searched and the things to be searched. It makes no difference that you don't reside at the location. But you should talk to a criminal defense lawyer... View More
Discussion was about unfair treatment and frequent policy changes as retaliatory conduct against residents who complain or start grievance process. Discussion was in front of other residents, not a private conversation. I recorded my voice and responses out of concern that my words would be... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2022
You need the consent of all persons present to be able to record a conversation in the kind of circumstances you have described before you start recording. You are essentially an invited guest at the shelter, and are required to follow their rules and procedures while you are resident there.
An inspection warrant was served upon my property. The probable cause was was due to noise complaints, per fire marshal. No evidence of existing health or safety violations, or noise citations. Accused of selling alcohol, w/out evidence. Warrant looked incomplete, no Seal, no clerk stamp, and... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2022
You will need a lawyer with experience in dealing with code enforcement issues with local governments.
Inspection warrants need to be issued by a judge on a showing of some probable cause to issue the warrant. You should have been given a copy of the warrant, which you can give to whatever... View More
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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View More
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