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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Family Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Hi and so my parents had some money in the bank my sister took when parents died. I believe a portion of it is mine.

And so what do I do?

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your parents' estate. In cases where you believe you are entitled to a portion of your parents' money that was taken by your sister, there are several steps you can take to address the issue:

1. Review the Will and Estate Plan...
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0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Virginia on
Q: Hi my name is Anna I wanted to know about VA ID and traveling with an out of state warrant

I live in Virginia I got a dui in GA and a warrant for not showing up to court

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I was sentenced to one year tdoc website states that my sentence end date was 5/24/2023, but I was released on 9/6/2023

So they kept me for an extra 5 months which caused me to lose a bed at an inpatient rehab facility that I had gotten myself into, also losing the job I had lined up, and my living arrangements due to the fact I was anticipating being released on 5-24-2023 but I wasn't released until September... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Criminal Law for California on
Q: Can I sue the CHP for false imprisonment? I was arrested for DUI. County case dropped, DMV charge stands.

In Nov.2023 I was arrested for a DUI but I was not driving. I had gone out for dinner and drinks with coworkers. I was being dropped off at my house by my coworker and we were following my other coworker to my apartment to pick up work keys. Upon traveling to my apartment (a block away from the... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

Under California law, suing the CHP for false imprisonment may be challenging in this situation. False imprisonment requires proving that you were unlawfully restrained without consent and without legal justification. Since you were arrested for DUI, the officer likely had probable cause based on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: Can I sue for false imprisonment? My DUI case was dismissed in County Court, but I’m still being charged with by DMV

In Nov. 2023 I was wrongfully arrested for a DUI.

I was on my way to being dropped off at home after a night out with coworkers. Upon that travel, my co worker driving in front of us had been pulled over by CHP. (Mind you, my home was a block away from the restaurant).

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

In California, you can consider suing for false imprisonment if you believe you were wrongfully arrested and detained. In your case, if your DUI charge was dismissed in County Court, but the DMV is still pursuing action against you, there are specific legal avenues you can explore. It’s important... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Texas on
Q: Can I remove myself as a co-signer of a bond in Texas?

I co-signed for someone's 3rd DWI felony bond, and they were released. They continue to drink, and drink & drive. I'd like to remove myself from the bond, but the bondsman said it's not possible. I have to think that a court would no just let this situation compromise my credit, and public safety.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: Hi I'm just wondering if this is a real law 28cfr29.10
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answered on Jul 18, 2024

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Specifically, 28 CFR 29.10 pertains to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Arrested for dui in nov. spent 24 hours in jail. Bonded out. Never saw judge. Arrested again dui in march. Totally sober

Spent 24 hours in jail. Bonded out. Saw no judge warrant issued next day spent 24 hours in jail released with scram saw no judge 4 months later still no judge?? Are my due process rights and civil rights violated?

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Colorado on
Q: 4 beers over 5+ hours, got ruffied with MDMA, ended up in Boulder with a DUI. Can I fight this due to the MDMA?

I went to a bar, had 4 beers over 5 hours minimum. I was giving someone a ride who had a bottle of vodka. I was off 80th & Sheridan but ended up in Boulder. I pulled over and put hazards on, but the car was running to not kill my battery. I don’t live in Boulder nor have a reason to be in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: Hi, I had a dui ten years ago, I did not complete the final stage of treatment. My license is still suspended

Hi, I had a dui ten years ago, I live in Washington state. I did not complete the final stage of treatment back then but had my ignition interlock for a year. I went in and they took it out and weren’t supposed to because my license is still suspended and the ignition interlock is on my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Louisiana on
Q: I can prove a state trooper lied on my arrest report, what actions can be taken against the trooper?

Report stated he saw me speeding. Never mentioned it. Found in. No cam footage.

Vehicle had no insurance, charged with that.

He smelled marijuana and searched my vehicle.

Body cam footage shows 6 minutes in he's found a “freshly burnt” joint between the seats. 5... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Louisiana on
Q: State trooper report is different than body cam. lit joint was not lit. What actions can we take against him for lying?

The search started 6 minutes before he discovered a joint with ash on it between 2 seats. He called it a freshly burnt joint. 5 more minutes pass before he actually retrieves the joint by hand. In the arrest report he stated he found a lit joint, cause for arrest DUI. Body Cam is clear, no... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Wyoming on
Q: I have a charge against me in minnesota- Criminal Vehicular Operation- I have lawyer and soild evidence however;

In the meantime is my Driver's License affected in my home state of Wyoming

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice for Michigan on
Q: I'm being indefinitely deprived of First, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendment Rights. What do I do?

I was told the charges I plead "guilty*" to carried a "two year maximum"... That was 18 years ago, and I'm still being cruel and unusually punished indefinitely why? On multiple occasions, I repeatedly tried to explain my medical use of the plant, as my only form of genuine... View More

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