It depends on the context of how the name was used. If it was done intentionally and with the aim of deceiving the other side in a matter, it could be considered fraud. It could further depend if the use was defined by civil statute or criminal code. This was not presented as a question, but if you... View More

This is a concisely phrased question, but the answer could go on for pages. There are so many things that can do this. An important factor would be a lack of good evidence. Another could be that the evidence is false or misleading. Flawed analysis could be a factor, where even where there is good... View More

You may need to immediately file an administrative grievance with the school for the appropriate tuition adjustment. Note that the statute of limitations for complaints against public entities is very short, so time is of the essence. See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/9618.htm

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I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. Consult with a California attorney; you should be able to locate one who gives free consultations. Based on the limited facts, it's difficult to say whether the actions (or omissions of actions) on the part of the hospital/other medical providers... View More

If done intentionally it could be, but in some settings where there is overgrown grass, the operators of backhoes or maintenance vehicles might not be aware they are passing over a stone.

Tim Akpinar

Try additionally reposting this question in the Social Security section. It would have a better chance of being picked up there.

Tim Akpinar

You should repost your question under Workers' Compensation law in California, and hopefully one of the attorneys who practice in that field could see it.

Generally speaking, the answer should be no. But without further details or facts about whether your son was dependent on you at the time of his death, I could not provide a more certain answer.

Your position should be that you own that trailer now because you did what they asked you to do, made it your home, fixed it up, and now it is yours. This is one area in which possession is 9/10 of the law. You are in possession, so stay in possession.

Sex with a minor is a crime. Consent from a minor is legally impossible. If both parties are minors, they may both be charged with a crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself.... View More

Hitting someone is a crime. Hitting a person under 18 is an aggravated assault and battery - a felony. Hopefully that will tempt you to avoid that person. You can file a restraining order against her if she pursues you, and you can contact the police if she's criminally harassing you. More... View More

Contact your local legal aid society or bar association.

Congratulations on having a baby in June.

Your boyfriend will not have rights in the house just because he pays some bills, so long as you don't agree to give him an interest in the house and it is clear that he is a tenant. I've seen this get ugly when people aren't... View More

Check for what? Were you expecting the check, and if so, why did you wait years for it?

You have not given enough information here for an answer. You have not even said what kind of case it is. I hope you have an answer by now.

COA? Perhaps you can go to the website of that court and try to find out. Or perhaps you should have a full discussion with a local attorney about this.

Why are you asking this question? Briefs can be amended. There would normally be a motion to amend and an order.

You can find lawyers by doing internet searches or by looking in the phone book, or by contacting the local bar referral service.

If you were a criminal client of mine, I would instruct you personally not to make any posts on a public internet forum, whatsoever. Speak only with your attorney.

Perhaps. Go have a full discussion with an attorney.