My sister had property in foreclosure so I loaned her $40,000 that I borrowed from my father-in-law on a promissory note in my name because he didn’t know her. The money went directly into her checking account. I paid off the note. Now she doesn’t want to pay me back. Is there a way for me to... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2021
Sue her. Of course, you have her signature on a document promising to repay, just like a bank would have if it loaned $40,000, right? Because if you are going to act like a bank, of course you took all the precautions that a bank would take including a trust deed securing your loan with the... View More
Hi! I'm a part time worker with 38 hours/week. My shift 10am-6 pm every weekday. My employer provides one unpaid 30 min lunch and one paid 15 min. rest break, which are not fixed, so some time I have to work continuously for 3 hrs 45 min. Do I qualified for a second rest break?
answered on Mar 19, 2021
YES. You are entitled to a 10 minute rest break for each 4 hours worked or "or major fraction thereof"., as close to the middle of the 4 hour period as practicable. This means one break after 2 hours, and one break after 6 hours, on the clock. 3.5 hours of 4 hours is a "major... View More
I rented a car from turo, and it was stolen. I tried to make a police report. The owner of the car was notified and the police officer even talked to her. The officer ended up telling me that I was not able to make the report because I am not the owner. The following day and investigater called me... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2021
It Depends. What does your rental agreement say? Were you negligent in securing the car so that it got stolen because of something you did? They will present you with bills and maybe even sue you for it, but they may not be able to get the award. Of course you kept the name of the police... View More
is this Ro valid? shouldn’t it have been filed by whoever took the power of attorney?
answered on Mar 19, 2021
You confuse the powers and rights between a Power of Attorney and a Conservatorship. The grantor of a POA does not lose the right or power to act on their own, they merely appoint another person to be able to exercise equal powers. In a Court granted Conservatorship, the person could lose the... View More
I live in my car, but i hygiene almost every day.. so what I have been doing is waiting till night time to go to a spot to shower with a portable shower I bought. I literally get fully naked. But I don't want to be charged with indecent exposure. If I purchase a shower tent? Will it protect me... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2021
I empathize with your situation, this is a tough question. My suggestion is that you do not get completely naked when you shower, use it to wash your t-shirt and shorts at the same time. Change like a surfer, under a blanket or towel. There is no guarantee that this will work, and you cannot get... View More
They asked for receipts which I supplied in the amount of $87736.79. They countered at $3500. This is a custom built motorcycle. What do you recommend in this request for information?
answered on Mar 6, 2021
A California attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. Until you can arrange meaningful guidance from a local attorney, as a general matter, these types of property damage adjustments can be difficult. Most of the industry is cookie-cutter, based on standard makes,... View More
was beat up 2018. My ex stole and robbed from me and used me car and drugged me. His cousin or daughter beat me up as I was waiting. Cop sided with them. 2019 followed by my drug dealers friends I went crazy these people followed me all over my town so I followed them back. Three months later a car... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2021
You don't need a lawyer, you need a Green Beret, or Navy Seal. Contact a civil rights attorney in your local area to see about a civil rights restraining order against them for harassment, or just a restraining order re: harassment.
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I was asked when i enteres the store to leave my bags at the door while i shopped. I complied and went to do my shopping. 5 minutes later the security guard came up to me stating that y bags were stolen, he saw the person who did it, also he said that i coud catch him down at the corner of the... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2021
Under these circumstances the store could be liable for your property loss. You should consult a personal injury/ property damage attorney in your local area.
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I haven’t had a fridge for about the past 4 months. After they have sent out 3 technicians, I didn’t want to go through that process again. It was deemed unrepairable. Which is what they said they needed to get a replacement. Neither the people I bought it from want to do anything about it and... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2021
This question should be in the category Consumer Law in order to get the right attorneys to view it. As a consumer you are entitled to whatever specific warranties the seller offered you and if you started having problems and reported them within the warranty period, you will probably be... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
California has laws protecting creditors from actions by debtors to avoid enforcement of judgment. They are "unlawful transfers to avoid judgment." Your question asks for information about how to violate those laws. Unlikely you will receive that information on a public forum where the... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2021
A California attorney could advise best here, but your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys to discuss - you could ask about the basic information you mention, pricing, and the scope of the agreement you are contemplating. Good luck
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I'm originally from Ukraine and been living in California for past 3 years. I'm enrolled in college right now and planning to transfer but I'm still not sure is this is what I can do for the rest of my life (being a lawyer) and my fear is to take a loan for university and for the law... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
I would suggest working for a lawyer, or law office, as an assistant first, to get exposure and some experience in the legal profession to see first hand if the work is something you would enjoy doing. If you cannot obtain a paid position, then you could always ask to work as an unpaid intern to... View More
Hence my criminal background has DUI nothing to do for the position I was initially hired for. didn't consider the The Fair Chance Act nor gave me a reason just laid me off
answered on Dec 8, 2020
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could try reposting in the Employment Law category. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but you might have better chances of meaningful input there. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Been living in the apartment for 3 months and it’s been hell, all day and night constant stomping and things moving. Made multiple complaints to management but neighbors do not care about the complaints and they continue. I have recordings of how loud the thumping, and movements are. I have... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2020
A California attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. If you wanted to try reposting, you could add Landlord-Tenant as a category. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but attorneys in that category would have the most insight into this type of matter.... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2020
Your rights are in the Civil Code, look at sections around 1942. There are sections about residential hotels.
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If I pay for a service in advance, and then cancel & ask for a refund before the service was given, can a company refuse to refund the full amount due to a "nonrefundable deposit"?
answered on Dec 4, 2020
Companies are allowed to charge non refundable deposits if they give you clear and unequivocal notice. Sometimes these notices have to be posted at the cash registers. Read your contract.
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I was given a football jersey as an early Xmas / bday gift. I received and put the jersey on, that same day the gifter offered to hold onto the jersey until this Sunday. Now there’s been a completely unrelated disagreement and the gifter is claiming it to be their jersey and will not return it
answered on Dec 4, 2020
Go buy a replacement jersey, and sue the gifter for taking your personal property.
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answered on Dec 4, 2020
The employee has to file the claim, so NO.
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I was a member of a San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union(one was located on Naval Base S.D.) however, they were bought out by Wheelhouse Credit Union and they have no records of the cashier's check but the State does. Currently living in my home of record of Tenn.
answered on Nov 28, 2020
A California attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Most states have resources where people can search for their unclaimed funds online. Do a search for "unclaimed funds California." The search results should include official sites such as the State... View More
The septic tank in fenced in but 3' from my door, & the ground is imploding very deep, Is this normal?
answered on Nov 17, 2020
Yes, this is a web site where Attorneys respond to questions and Attorneys are known for dealing with other people's poo poo, but that still does not make us plumbers or contractors. You need to ask this question of a plumber or septic tank specialist.
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