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I was involved in a fight with a man in Los Angeles, California, who was sent to the hospital via ambulance. There have been no police visits or calls about the incident. The fight was in self-defense, and there were no witnesses. I would like to know what the potential legal repercussions could be.
answered on Mar 16, 2025
You have a right to use "reasonable" force to defend yourself. Even deadly force may be reasonable (and therefore legally defensible) if deadly force was "reasonable". However, once your force becomes "unreasonable" then you become the aggressor, which WILL subject you... View More 
I am a stay-at-home husband, a veteran with 100% permanent and total disabilities, earning $50,000 a year. My wife works part-time, and I cover all living expenses. We moved to California six months ago temporarily to stay with my wife’s parents, but our home and my insurance are still based in... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2025
Since no one has filed anything yet and therefore there are no court orders, you are free to move wherever you want. Since you have both lived here (CA) for at least 6 months, Mom can likewise, file here in CA and get custody orders in place, forcing you to bring the child back to CA from Ohio.
I had an agreement with someone who provided me financial support, amounting to millions of dollars, as a gift without any conditions attached. I've decided to stop communicating with him, and I have informed him of this decision in writing. Now he is threatening to go to the police, claiming... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
The quick/short answer is Forensics. Records will be key to battling this accusation and you must prepare yourself for whats coming around the corner. This will also help you if there are any secondary reporting issues (taxes) if a regulatory agency will be motivated to look more closely into the... View More
My friend was pulled over for suspicion of DUI because he straddled the double yellow line a couple of times. The officers claimed they smelled alcohol but breathalyzer tests showed a 0% alcohol level. Despite this, he was arrested, and a blood test revealed a small amount of meth in his system. He... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
If they did not have probable cause (that is, sound evidence) that he was probably somehow intoxicated before they arrested him, the DUI charge will not stand. Straddling a double yellow is sufficient evidence for a traffic stop but is insufficient for a DUI arrest. They commonly try to obtain the... View More
I am facing false accusations from my spouse, who is constantly making claims to have me arrested. There are no legal proceedings or witnesses, but I have kept video recordings of my spouse’s behavior and accusations. How can I avoid arrest in this situation?
answered on Feb 15, 2025
This will pretty much come down to the accusations themselves, and what your spouse claims to the investigating officers. Domestic abuse has a wide range of factors and this alone could trigger an arrest. So long as the recordings you have (which we are assuming were made while your spouse was... View More
I had no bail, no court day. Accused me of an assault and raided my home. destroyed and traumatized my family. Held me with no contact to an attorney after i asked for one during interrogation. Please legal advise on what to do next? They have my phone and no idea when or if i have a court date or... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
Based on the information provided, it seems that your rights were violated when you were arrested and detained. According to California law, once you ask for a lawyer, any questioning must stop until a lawyer is present. If statements are made without a lawyer present after asking for one, they are... View More
My best friend is being extradited from Texas to Bakersfield California for 1st degree murder charges.
answered on Feb 13, 2025
Your friend, who is being extradited from Texas to Bakersfield, California, for first-degree murder charges, will face severe legal ramifications in accordance with California law. As stated in § 190. Punishment for murder, a person convicted of first-degree murder may receive the death penalty,... View More
Charges pending. I was illegally stopped. Threatened with taking my children when chose to stay silent. Refused miltiple request for a lawyer. Vehicle illegally searched and impounded,
answered on Feb 11, 2025
If you have been cited into court, then when you go in for your court date, ask for an attorney to be appointed for you if you cannot afford to retain the services of a lawyer on your own. That is the attorney who will become your lawyer. Prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened... View More
I have heart problems now. I fear for my life
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answered on Feb 13, 2025
If you are facing harassment, discrimination, or threats, you may have legal options under elder abuse laws, disability protections, and civil rights laws. You may be able to file a restraining order, report the issue to law enforcement, or pursue legal action. If this involves financial... View More
listed me as "moved out" even though I have been paying my monthly fees and all of my things were supposed to be stored in there. Upon checking my unit just now, I found out my lock was cut off and my belongings were removed without any notification to me. They also moved in a new... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2025
Start by gathering all relevant evidence, such as payment records, a list of missing items, and communication with the storage facility. Draft a demand letter to the storage facility management requesting the return of your belongings. Report the theft to the police. You may consider exploring your... View More
for example- he wrote the code for a smart contract that lets you buy and sell and store energy in a decentralized environment that connects all Tesla vehicles then a couple weeks later the guy is watching YouTube and comes across a video that talks about how Elon musk has been secretly working on... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Notes stored in the Notes app on an iPhone are not considered public information. They are typically protected by the phone's passcode and the user's iCloud account security. The situation you described raises concerns about the potential misappropriation of intellectual property, but it... View More
If my ex sent 10 discovery questions (1-5 asking for financial documents and 6-10 general written questions), I provided verified responses for all 10, with written answers for 6-10 and for 1-5, I wrote "See Dropbox" and shared an Onedrive link via email. Now, 50 days later, my ex claims... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2025
To compel further responses to discovery, the moving party must file the motion within 45 days (plus 5 additional calendar days if the responses were served by USPS) to file their motion. There is a meet and confer requirement that must be satisfied before the motion is filed. If your ex waited... View More
In November 2022 I paid $5000 to a lawyer to represent my friend who was in custody. The lawyer had me send the $5000 payment via Zelle.
In the end all the lawyer did was go to court one day and file a motion which ended up being denied. From that point on my friend was represented by a... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
You would send a certified letter asking for an accounting of the money you gave him and a refund of any money that was not used up in the amount. Even if it was a flat fee, lawyers can only keep the amount that was reasonable as per an accounting. If i charge a flat fee my retainer states that it... View More
I was attacked by security guards at a restaurant, the same guards stalked me for over a year(have it documented in photos and videos the lawsuit would be intentional infliction of emotional destress, premise liability due to being assaulted and battered at their establishment. Defamation is a... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
An important question for you to answer when speaking with any attorney is, if those security guards were stalking you for over a year, why were you at that restaurant? Presumably, the security guards worked there. Security guards do not roam freely. They are typically assigned to a particular... View More
I was attacked by security guards at a restaurant, the same guards stalked me for over a year(have it documented in photos and videos the lawsuit would be intentional infliction of emotional destress, premise liability due to being assaulted and battered at their establishment. Defamation is a... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
A personal injury attorney. When selecting a personal injury attorney, it’s important to assess their expertise, approach, and compatibility with your needs. Here are three good questions to ask:
1. What is your experience with cases similar to mine?
This helps you understand if... View More
On November 23rd, I received a misdemeanor ticket from Glendale Police for violating a court visitation order. The ticket states that I need to appear for a court hearing on December 18th. However, when I visited the court on December 4th to submit evidence proving that I did not violate the order,... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2024
It is possible that the DA's office may not file charges by 12/18. They have a year from the date of a misdemeanor incident to do so and are not required to file on or before the court date shown on your police citation. Nonetheless, if you do not show up in court on the 18th, or hire a lawyer... View More
And they pick her up when her time was done and took her to court . The da only gave her time for the day he got the form and not the day she's been in custody..
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Does she write a letter to judge to... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2024
No, I do not see how a letter to a judge will matter at this point unless your sister works with experienced criminal defense counsel to draft such a letter. I realize that this kind of "advice" is common in jails. We refer to it as "jailhouse lawyering". I've even been... View More
I recently found out from the police that I have a $5,000 warrant and need to resolve it at Glendale Court. Here's what happened:
- In March 2023, a detective from Glendale Police contacted me about an alleged violation of a temporary restraining order (TRO) due to an email I sent to... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Most likely you have already dealt with this so my giving my two cents probably does not make a difference. Most of what you stated would be reasons to recall the warrant and get the case going. It really does not go to whether you can dismiss the case but when you go in or already did go in, the... View More
I'm co-owner since 2009 the property is located in Korea town in Los Angeles ca. 6 years ago I appraised and market was at $1.2m must higher now. Since then my uncle will not speak to me or acknowledge I own half He never splits any rental income with me like he did with my mom He just ignored... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
You can force the sale through a partition lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the court determines if the property can be divided evenly. If the property cannot be physically divided, the court will force the sale of the property. Each party will receive half of the money from the sale subject to offset for... View More
I've communicated to multiple parties on and off for probably a year and don't have any proper representation or assistance other then the cal bar website..
answered on Nov 20, 2024
If you are being ignored or turned away the most likely reason is you don't have a viable case. Law firms are businesses that are profit driven. You don't state whether you are willing to finance the litigation, but I would guess not. Quite simply, prepare a clear and concise statement of... View More
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