He said he would let me see it after they were done searching
The officer should show you the warrant before the search begins, but most people are not aware of their rights when confronted with an aggressive police officer. If you do not review the warrant before the search, how are you to know who or what is to be searched and why the search is being done... Read more »
My sons father and I went to the priest to tell him about sexual abuse that happened to him and his brother as kids. The abuser is their brother in law and a long time member of the church. The priest said he'd excommunicate and made us promises of what he would do and he did nothing. 5... Read more »
Mandatory reporters are listed in California Penal Code section 11165.7. It is a long list of persons, and it includes in subparagraph 32 as follows:
"(32) A clergy member, as specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11166. As used in this article, “clergy member” means a priest,... Read more »
Well my vehicle that I had just purchased and at the time due to the coronavirus wasnt able to register it in my name yet but had bill of sale and paperwork was stolen and traded but at the time people who stole it said they had it towed away so I made a police report and when the investigator... Read more »
more info needed.
if/when you report a theft it is not up to you to determine the dob or cdl of the victim.
that is what the police are supposed to do........
Also need a California victims board lawyer 2nd appeal and a civil attorney against the Sacramento jail bailiff and merced ca downtown police department
more info needed.
if you are going to be charged with a crime the court will appoint a public defender at the arraignment.
you might contact legal aid for your other legal issues.
I was at a self checkout and 1 of my items was scanning at a higher cost than stated on the sign. I asked a employee for assistance with the item. I stated that these socks are marked for clearance for $2.50. I had already scanned 8 pairs and they all scanned for the correct price $2.50. This is... Read more »
It's arguably false imprisonment. It's different than Costco, which has a Membership Agreement. Refusing, however, has its costs and your remedy is a lawsuit, the end result of which is not guaranteed to be satisfactory to you since your damages are effectively $0. Complying also has... Read more »
On 01/21/2021, my house in Upland was burglarized. My checkbooks for a bank and credit union and a Visa Debit Card were taken.
On 02/02/2021, a person was charged in Orange County with first degree burglary in Orange on 01/18/2021, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell,... Read more »
The police department will not release a police report pertaining to an ongoing investigation and/or prosecution. To the extent you want information now, I suggest contacting the District Attorney's office directly. Depending on the particular DA's office, there may be a victim's... Read more »
I am being forced to wear a mask at my desk. I already got covid and recovered in a couple of days.
The short answer is no. Even though you were fortunate to recover from Covid-19, you can still spread the virus to others. Your employer is most likely required by your county health department to continue requiring all employees to wearing a mask if you are otherwise in an indoor, office setting... Read more »
California Housing Authority workers towed away car with moving permit from my parking space at apartment complex after about 4 hours, (I was with my caregiver.) Workers did not ask me if car was mine. It was waiting for disabled license plates. VA primary Doctor refused to sign DMV Veteran 100%... Read more »
First you find a civil rights lawyer to review your case and advise you if there is potential merit in your claims. Most good civil rights lawyers will know what to do and will advise you based on the facts of your case. You can help yourself by writing a chronology of the events, starting at the... Read more »
Co defendant was already prosecuted and sentenced. An Incriminating text message is being used in case against my friend. Without being able to directly question this person, would this evidence be not admissible and hearsay?
It depends:
1) If there a conspiracy charged? Then probably yes.
2) Was your friend in the text (sender or receiver)? Then probably yes.
3) During the preliminary hearing, yes.
4) Otherwise, no.
For instance where the initiative process enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. - If you started at the state level could the citizens create legislation to have a federal referendum/initiative... Read more »
It doesn’t work that way. There are two separate systems: the federal system, and the state system. There is no federal analog to an initiative process. It is not possible to begin an initiative process in the state and then have it transfer over to the federal level. The United States... Read more »
she married some other man while being married to me and lived with him in Texas, then came the theatrics dragging me into court on a divorce she filed for in March 07, the court completely ignoring my request to dismiss. court attorney and wife persuade me to sign divorce papers tell me its final... Read more »
Much too complicated to answer on a public forum. Need to review all documents, judgments, and your proof.
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A friend of mine was civilly committed in CA under 6600 SVP over 10 years ago. Recently, he was charged with Sales/Transport and is now under a criminal charge while the civil commitment petition is still active. Does the civil petition need to be dropped in order to continue with the criminal... Read more »
No. They can proceed separately or together.
I became the victim of PC 368 where my live-in Son? State IHSS became the abuser without my knowledge and I was unable to defend myself.
If I understand your question, no you cannot.
I cannot make out what it is you are asking. Please provide sufficient detail to permit a reasoned response.
I'm being accused of depositing a money order that was someone else's from back in Oct 2020. There is a deposit made to my account by money order for the amount the police are saying is the money order in question. The officer had me send him a screenshot of my bank statement and kind of... Read more »
MORE INFO NEEDED
AS A RULE, THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS NOT TALK TO ANYONE WITHOUT A LAWYER....CONSULT WITH A LAWYER.
YOU MAY HAVE ALREADY SAID THINGS THAT ARE GOING TO HURT YOU.
IT IS NOT ONLY WHAT WAS SAID, BUT RATHER WHAT THE PERSON THOUGHT THEY HEARD YOU SAY.................
This inquiry pertains to a W&IC 5150 hold that was unlawfully enforced.
More information is needed. If you are the person who was subjected to the 5150 hold, you will need a lawyer to request a copy of the police report. Even then, the attorney may not be able to show you the police report, but s/he can certainly give you a synopsis of what the police report states.... Read more »
A friend was civilly committed over 10 years ago (6600 SVP or MDO) and then got charged and convicted for a separate crime (Sales/Transport). Is it legal to still have the civil petition against you while you are criminally convicted of a new crime? - Note: Website has me in IL when I am not, I am... Read more »
Which civil commitment?
I have sued an LLC for an incident that occurred back in March 2019. This company then dissolved in June 2019. I have filed a lawsuit and the process server attempted to serve the dissolved company Agent of Service of Process, but it returned as a bad address.
What are the options to ensure... Read more »
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This could be something beyond the scope of a basic question and answer board, where investigator services might be needed. Processor servers often work with investigation companies (or sometimes they... Read more »
Is it possible that city ordinance can violate civil liberties of squatters adverse possession rights by requesting rental or leasing agreements to establish water service on the property? My mother passed 8 yrs ago. My sister and I have payed back taxes for 5 years and established gas, electric,... Read more »
You definitely need to consult with a lawyer experienced in civil rights law. You can go to the San Bernardino County Bar Association's website ( http://www.sbcba.org/) and click on their Lawyer's Referral Service link to help you find an appropriate attorney who can help you. Do not... Read more »
I was maliciously prosecuted for a crime I did not commit. A jury found me not guilty. No evidence or witnesses. Prosecutor and judge and catholic church just get away with it ? Is there any place to file complaints ?
You need to speak to a civil rights attorney. In general, prosecutors have statutory immunity from law suits.
Good luck.
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