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Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2025

Contact law enforcement immediately and then hire an attorney to sue him for fraud.

In 2021, two detectives visited me regarding a Craigslist ad I posted seeking a lady to help with rent. They alleged involvement in a scam where they pretended to be a teenage girl looking for housing. I was not arrested, but the interaction caused me mental stress, as one detective was rude, and I... View More

Cheryl Powell
answered on Apr 18, 2025

I do not see a civil rights case here. The police were just making sure that you were not trying to get at minor girls with your ad. It sounds like you did not bite. Good for you. Move on with your life. 2021 was a long time ago.

He always has had bail before so why not now??

Hunter J Tzovarras Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 18, 2025

There are a few reasons, he could be held with no bail: (1) If he is serving a sentencing there would be no bail, or (2) If he was previously on bail before the new charge, the State could have filed a motion to revoke bail and the Court can be holding him with no bail pending a motion to revoke or... View More

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I allowed a driver to use his vehicle, knowing that his license was suspended/revoked. He chose to drive despite this. Can I face any legal consequences for letting this happen?

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answered on Apr 18, 2025

I'm questioning why he would need your permission to drive his own vehicle. If you allowed him to use a vehicle you owned, then you could be legally liable for any damages or injuries he caused. You could also be responsible for his driving acts under a negligent entrustment legal theory if... View More

My husband was arrested for theft by receiving a U-Haul truck that we rented, as we were late returning it. He had communicated with someone from U-Haul but hadn't spoken to them for about a week prior to his arrest. He was refueling the truck on the day he was arrested and did not receive any... View More

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Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Apr 18, 2025

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

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I was appointed an attorney who had poor communication and seemed uninterested in my case, so I fired her. The judge appointed a new lawyer, but he only had 20 days before the next court date. Despite trying to hire private attorneys, they all said 20 days was not enough time to prepare. My new... View More

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Mario Tafur
answered on Apr 18, 2025

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

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Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 17, 2025

You should be able to expunge your record immediately and remove all the charges once and for all.

I was arrested for allegedly yelling at someone "have a good day," resulting in legal charges. I missed my court date and need guidance on how to get these charges dropped. Additionally, I want to finalize my driver's license. How can I resolve these issues effectively?

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answered on Apr 17, 2025

Good Evening,

Unfortunately, I need a lot more information in order to answer this question.

Please provide me with your name, DOB, and ticket number or case number.

Please provide me with your phone number.

Thank you,

Karlos Ulibarri

Attorney