Under California law, the DRE may suspend or revoke a license if a licensee is convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a real estate professional. However, since your money laundering charges—stemming from buying and selling dollars at the... View More

AB625, if enacted, could influence the parole process for an EOP status inmate, who, by virtue of their severe mental disorder, requires enhanced clinical interventions while incarcerated. Under existing law, parolees with such conditions typically must undergo inpatient treatment unless the State... View More

Under California law, the DRE may suspend or revoke a license if a licensee is convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a real estate professional. However, since your money laundering charges—stemming from buying and selling dollars at the... View More

At the hearing, the court will assess whether you can remain released on your own recognizance by reviewing your compliance with probation (level 3 supervision), employment as a care provider (64 hours/month), past court appearances, and public safety risks. Your felony PC 666.1(a)(2)(a) charge, a... View More

First, you can investigate the hospital’s failure to notify you, as California law requires hospitals to make reasonable efforts to contact family members within 24 hours if a patient is incapacitated. If this obligation was not met, you may request documentation of their efforts, which must be... View More

To address the alleged police misconduct, several legal actions are available. A civil rights claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 can be pursued against the Gardena Police Department for excessive force, violating your brother’s Fourth Amendment rights, provided the officers’ actions were objectively... View More

Honestly, in the law there are many many many ways to respond/argue and lawyers are best at it. I'd talk to attorneys who specialize in this area of law AND to the attorneys who handled your PI claim. Good luck with it...

In California, pursuant to Penal Code Section 1000.4, upon successful completion of a pretrial diversion program, your arrest is deemed to have never occurred. You may request the court to issue an order to seal the records related to your arrest, as outlined in Penal Code Section 851.92. Once... View More

Under California Welfare and Institutions Code § 300, CPS may remove a child only if there is clear evidence of substantial risk of harm. Removal based solely on your criminal record, without specific allegations of abuse or neglect, may not satisfy this standard unless CPS demonstrates a current... View More

Under California Penal Code § 844, officers executing an arrest warrant must comply with “knock-notice” requirements, which include announcing their presence, identifying themselves as police, and stating their purpose before entering a home. These requirements protect privacy, prevent... View More

You may have a strong legal basis to recover the jewelry, valued at over 70 grams of 21k gold, taken by your spouse without permission. If the jewelry is your separate property (e.g., acquired before the marriage or as a gift), you retain exclusive ownership under California Family Code § 770. If... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2025

Under federal law, marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance regardless of state-level legalization or an individual's age. As a federal employee, you are "required to remain drug-free and refrain from federally prohibited drug use whether on- or off-duty,... View More

It might be that you have a case. Do you know if any other students reported this teacher? Do you know if the school administration had any knowledge of the type of things you claim she was doing? What are the consequences to you in your life today. Have you had to go through some counseling,... View More

To pursue a lawsuit against the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, you must first identify actionable claims. For harassment, you may have grounds for a civil rights claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, alleging violations of your constitutional rights, such as the Fourth Amendment’s... View More

First, you should submit a formal written request to the hospital for information about your son’s condition and status. Under California Health and Safety Code § 4717, hospitals are obligated to attempt contact with a patient’s next of kin or designated representative within 24 hours if the... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2025

Your whistleblower concerns regarding theft by your former police department are protected under California law. California's whistleblower protection laws prohibit employers from taking retaliatory action against workers who report illegal activity to law enforcement officials, and also... View More

To effectively challenge the inaccuracies in the police report and strengthen your defense against charges under Penal Code Section 532a, which pertains to false financial statements, you should consider the following steps. First, collaborate closely with your public defender or a private attorney... View More

In California, a Marsden motion allows you to request the replacement of your court-appointed counsel if you can demonstrate inadequate representation or an irreconcilable conflict that undermines effective representation (People v. Armijo, 10 Cal. App. 5th 1171; People v. Johnson, 6 Cal. 5th 541).... View More

Under California law, specifically Penal Code Section 29800, a felon in possession of a firearm charge can be supported by the concept of constructive possession. This means the prosecution does not need to prove you physically held the firearm but rather that you had knowledge of its presence and... View More