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answered on Apr 13, 2018
Generally it is, but there are some exceptions to it. Bottom line is the because both are separate sovereigns, thus the double jeopardy clause does not apply. Most jurisdictions try to avoid doing this as it complicates trial dates and availability of witnesses.
I have a case that involves alot of unconstitutional acts and everyone in the the same area seem to have in one way or another participated. I want to get my case moved to a different jurisdiction in a federal court however I am stuck on whether or not that is possible and if there is a United... View More 
answered on Apr 13, 2018
need a lot more facts
the first thing you have to do is hire an EXPERIENCED FEDERAL ATTORNEY.
most lawyers in the greater Palm Springs Area do not do Federal. In part it is because there is no federal court around us.
federal courts can hear cases from other states but this... View More
Interfering party withdrew money a prior court ruled was to be divided evenly. They did so despite being requested both in writing and by civil court order.
The act has the effect of denying the other person of a substantial amount of money at retirement.... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
Sounds like you could go back to the court that issued the order and move for contempt, restraining order, etc. However, if the amount in controversy exceeds $75k, and both parties are residents of different states, you have diversity jurisdiction. I'm not sure what a federal judge would do... View More
In 2006 I plead guilty to mail fraud. The Feds actually alleged a corruption scheme in another state. In 2006 I received my real estate license and in 2007 the State of CBRE revoked my license. It is now 2018, the fee to reinstate is $800. I will gladly pay the fee is there is a high degree of... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
She says they came and asked her bcuz the cstmr came back for a refund, it was $20.41, only time they know about, no record for over 25yrs
answered on Jan 13, 2018
a lawyer needs more info?
any prior record?
how much was the return?
do they have an idea how often she has done this and the total amount?
if this is the only time they know about she can argue it was a spur of the moment impulse but if they are aware of other... View More
They also were supposed to send me a copy of my contract which I had never received they had sent me a $1,400 bill a week after I finance the car and then they repossessed my car 4 days after a late payment and sold it without my knowledge I also never received any of my personal belongings from... View More
The business in Chapter 11 has performed thousands of dollars work at no cost, and without billing, on an insiders' property. This has occurred over 3 years, with a majority of the work being done within the year prior to the Chapter 11 filing. The insider is not a creditor. Can the... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2017
I think there is a good chance that it can be clawed back, if a trustee gets appointed. If it remains a debtor in possession, I would not expect the debtor to take action on this, unless forced to do so.
- I'd like to try to rescind the charges, but does that mean he'll get charged with anything criminal?
answered on Aug 22, 2017
Did you already report it to the police? 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. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2017
Contact the court clerk for a copy of the orders. If it's published, you can view it online or at the law library. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
A person who stole funds from a charity, especially if he/she was poor and minority, would go to jail.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Only Congress has the power to prosecute the president, and since Republicans hold the majority power in all three branches of government, they don't want to prosecute the president even if he may be guilty of crimes.
My aunt and Uncle have aquired much real/and other properties. Allibies used to back up break in of safebox will,now cousin, grandma,grandpa and aunts confessed murder of her mom! Dead! Aunt/Uncle both w/criminal past uncle have got away with it all. Sitting on inheritance. theMediater was same... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2017
You should report any suspected crimes to the police. A probate lawyer should be hired to help with your inheritance and estate concerns. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
they are just trying to say that he did it due to his record violence
I know there are laws around realtors, lawyers, and potentially even between contractors, however I can't get a straight answer about if it's considered legal to provide a referral requiring financial compensation. What about if the financial stake is never disclosed to the client (ie the... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2017
Careful you're not violating contractor and disclosure laws. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I submitted a NDA for my product idea to an inventor's help company. They disclosed my NDA in confidence to a third party, in order to obtain the third party as investors for my product. The third party were very interested in my product and at that time they agreed to be the sole investor for... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2017
You may have a case for breach of contract and possible IP infringement. Your facts are vague. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2017
It depends on the type of error. Are you talking about tax fraud, embezzlement, or what? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2017
Your question is unclear. Are you wanting to record a Lis Pendens notice against real property in the County land records against someone else's property? Or are you wanting to know how to remove one that has been recorded against property you own?
If the former, you first would... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
Often intellectual property violations are also considered crimes, including trade secret theft in CA under state and federal law. E.g., See: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1832
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is... View More
or the best legal way to pursue. I have reported the assault to the police and would like sue for punitive damages. Can you put in your law suit first and then simultaneously pursue for criminal charges?
answered on Jan 2, 2017
You can file a civil lawsuit, and typically they are stayed until the criminal matter is adjudicated. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions,... View More
Defendant bank conspired with my estranged wife to get me to lie on loan/refi app, stating I was living in our jointly-owned home when I was not. Haven't for years. And more. Then, when I refused, they lied to her and, more importantly, to my two daughters, telling them I was to blame for... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2016
I'm assuming that defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. Generally those are granted if the facts shown do not rise to a level that would, under the law, be what is required for you to prove. If you are represented by a lawyer,have him go over the judge's opinion with you. If you... View More
They went to Sheriff's sale, a non-judgment creditor won the bid, and then that winning bidder filed a complaint to quiet title based upon the Sheriff's deed. But the deed states it is transferring all the right, title and interest of the judgment debtors.
Since my father was... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2016
You question deals with two common misconceptions: 1) That a person's debts die with them (not true); and 2) A estate planning trust (a.k.a.living trust or revocable trust) protects property from the Trustor's (the person who set up the trust) debts (also, not true.) Although, a heir or... View More
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