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It's technically picking up dropped change, isn't it? (i.e. taking coins from the fountains in malls, shopping squares, or parks)
answered on Oct 11, 2019
Don't do it. A court is not likely to see it the same as dropped change.
Tim Akpinar
Filing false police report.
I've been denied my civils by the PD at least 30 times. How to fix this? They are just extorting me and flipping me the bird. I've paid over a $1200. Court fees. Had been harassed by the sheriff's. Had 11 cases going on in 2018. Took me to jail 2... View More 
answered on Oct 17, 2019
more info needed.
I would write out in detail the issues you have and ask the judge if they would appoint a court-appointed lawyer for you........not in the PD's ofc.............your PD might even help you with that as I assume they want to conclude their representation.
few... View More
Loud negative insulting statements about the case, the DA was there during these outbursts then she went inside court while these comments intimidated anyone in their presents others (witnesse's friend) came to speak to these witnesses about the case also.
answered on Oct 16, 2019
more info needed
discuss this with your lawyer who has all the facts.........it may be grounds for a Mistrial?
Case was settled , per our agreement lawyer took 40% however prior to having the accident , i had a supplemental insurance that i paid into for years in case bills werent covered due to an accident. Lawyer is now demanding 40% from my supplemental and 40% from the settlement. The check was put in... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2019
more info needed.
sometimes a lawyer gets more than the client.
did retainer say 40% of any money recovered?
i don't do that but some lawyers are piggish.
I am a retired claims adjuster. My friend lost his wife in an auto accident. I went with him to an attorney and while the attorney was deciding whether to take the case my friend asked me to help and write a settlement demand, which I did and he signed, which was accepted. The claim settled over a... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2019
it very well could be but the facts will determine. this time hire an attorney to discuss this with you.
The case was switched to a new courtroom with this judge presiding the day before my court date.
answered on Sep 27, 2019
Judges, who are appointed to the bench, do not need an active license to practice law because when they take the bench they are not acting as a lawyer at all, but as a judge.
It is none of your business as a party before the court who or what the judge is or may be. However, every party has... View More
Janjua v. Neufeld, No. 17-16558 (9th Cir. 2019)
I can’t find case law on it since it’s fairly new, but how would I cite it? Can’t find too much info on it
answered on Sep 12, 2019
It depends on the court in which your case is filed, but you can find the general style rules here guides.library.lls.edu/c.php?g=497703&p=3407469. Check your court for specific citation rules.
I'm not certain that Janjua has an official Cal.Rptr. citation yet, so you might just... View More
If a law firm employee has admitted in court to forging my signature on a fee agreement of terms that were 4 times higher than what I agreed to in the actual fee agreement....do I sue the employee or the attorney?
The court did order all fees (over $30k be refunded to me) but that still... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
If a law firm forged your signature, then a complaint to the State Bar is warranted. It is possible that the law firm is responsible for your damages, i.e., what you lost as a direct result of the fraud. That would include the principal, interest, and potentially emotional distress. It does not... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Depends on what your lease says and why the pet rent was added to yours and not to the neighbors.
I’ve been advised that the supervisor lied about my work/work ethic to keep me from getting the job and is also doing that or similar things to prevent others from leaving their jobs to go else where and told others he’d sandbag the ones trying to leave.
answered on Aug 26, 2019
Slander requires a false statement of fact. Statements about work ethic sound like an opinion, e.g., "he is a hard worker", or "he is lazy". People are free to form and express opinions.
To answer your question, former employers cannot lie about facts without incurring... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2019
You can contest service in the action filed against you. That doesn't usually get you anywhere. The other party just serves you again, and you are back in the lawsuit.
answered on Aug 18, 2019
This doesn't make any sense. Post the facts of what happened, or call an attorney to discuss in detail.
a man never licenced in dentistry ran a office, advertised cheap oral surgery, emergency oral care. i paid this man to fix a failing tooth and he says u will look like a movie star he ends up pulling most of my back teeth ground down frontal and glued huge fake teeth over the stubs....he kept... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2019
more info needed.
are you just looking to be compensated? if so be sure to ask the DA to make restitution a part of the sentence.
you can probably still sue for negligence, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress etc
is it within 3 years of the incident.????
dept of consumer affairs and Board of dentistry investigated an man for unlicensed unauth. practice of dentistry since they only enforce Licencees they turned it over to San mateos DA office for criminal prosecution...... they had enough evidence, expert testimony, victim, text messages and ect.... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2019
The Dept of Consumer Affairs and Board of Dentistry have no obligation to refer a case for criminal prosecution or to advise you of the statute of limitations for a civil case. Speak to some attorneys about your case to confirm that the statute of limitations has, n fact, run.
So to go more into detail the reason I was pulled over was because when I bought the car it came with new plates witch I when they tried to run them nothing was coming up so that’s the reason they had to pull me over but that’s not why they had got behind me in the first place because when I... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2019
more info needed.
i doubt if you would recover............especiallly if the police were acting on a citizen's report of something that was wrong.
i doubt if the case has enough value for a lawyer to accept on a contingency. If that's the case you would be stuck paying a... View More
Need a Malpractice Lawyer?
answered on Jul 9, 2019
Almost none. Your first line of defense is you. Find another attorney, and have him help you decide if the matter is ripe for a malpractice suit.
If I missed filing a Malpractice complaint against my former attorney by one day (ie. SOL expired on a Monday and today is Tuesday) would you still file the complaint and hope for the best? Does the SOL for Malpractice action against an Attorney expire 1 year after the Attorney's last day of... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
The answer to the question, "When does the statute of limitation expire?" is a fairly easy one, although there could be questions about that too. Generally, it depends on what date it began to run; there are many complications as to that question. Typically, as in almost all cases, the... View More
Mediation is over and If you have not received your settlement in 70 days or real news in the status of the settlement? What should I ask if my lawyer for proof his working on it or has the money already something on paper? I already ask what is the status of my settlement in a letter the... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
You are entitled to be updated and know the status of your case. However, it is not unusual for settlements to take weeks, or months to complete.
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