I'm currently a Political Science student at UCLA. I am considering going to law school and I would like to talk to currently practicing lawyers to gain some perspective regarding law school and careers in law. Would appreciate if anyone would be willing to chat :)
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
Law school is typically a three-year graduate program that prepares students to practice law. Students typically study a range of legal topics, including contracts, torts, property law, civil procedure, criminal law, and constitutional law. In addition to classroom learning, many law schools offer... View More 
A member who was registered with a different party was appointed to NW caucus deputy vice chair we did not know he was a member of different party but we want him removed. This individual has now pulled papers to run for central committee but he hasn’t been registered with the party for a year so... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
If the central committee is a political organization, the NW caucus deputy vice chair's removal would be the political organization's issue. The state wouldn't have authority to do anything.
Why hasn't the caucus done anything?
2) supposed to be an election to vote for a member by the residents?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Please see my responses to your several other questions about the same thing. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
Is there an example from Ca state La superior court to appeal to change my biased judge and continue trial immediately? My current trial was wrongly decided as a mistrial when defendants attorney (all white ppl) pressured the judge (female Asian like me, my legal team are all Asian), after first... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2022
You can put in a motion for a new trial and base it on those grounds.
answered on Jun 26, 2021
This question could be beyond the scope of this forum. Congress does have certain enumerated powers granted under Article I, which include collecting taxes, paying debts, providing for the common defense and general welfare, borrowing on the credit of the United States, regulating commerce, etc.... View More
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... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2021
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... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Contact your local County Bar Association and secure guidance from their Legislative Committee. We are submitting a Proposal for consideration, and have found the San Diego County Bar's Legis. Comm. to be extremely helpful in guiding/assisting our office. Good luck!
If Trump is found to have gained the presidency as a result of welcoming the help of Russian active measures, the release of stolen DNC documents, breaking campaign finance law, in essence defrauding voters, making him an illegitimate president -- wouldn’t that also make the VP, the First Lady,... View More
This would include birth certificate # address and phone number.
We have video of this occurring in June special election and we were told it is legal which I find hard to believe.
answered on Aug 17, 2017
That sounds like an election law violation. 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 May 9, 2017
See my answer to your identical question. 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 appearances/ publications on my... View More
answered on May 9, 2017
That might be charged as a misdemeanor or felony of election fraud, depending on the facts and DA discretion. The statute reads,
"18203. Any person who files or submits for filing a nomination
paper or declaration of candidacy knowing that it or any part of it
has... View More
Can employees who works with the candidate attend fundraiser events w/out violating section 3205. Can examples be provided on how an employee can contribute to a candidate they work with.
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Generally, I see no problem with this, unless you fall under certain exceptions re: campaign donations. For example, many people who volunteer for candidates running for political office also donate to their candidate's campaign funds. Talk to an administrative law attorney. The best first... View More
Election Code states:
Circulation of Recall petitions can begin 28 days after service of the Notice of Intention on the Officer to be recalled if the petition has been approved by the City Clerk.
It does not say MUST begin contingent on approval. It says it CAN begin.
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answered on Aug 23, 2016
Not clear what the question is but the League of Women Voters in your city is a great place to start.
Basically, if someone sets up an online store to sell a t-shirt (or whatever) and they say "All profits from this will be donated to so-and-so candidate's campaign," are they violating the law?
What about if someone says they will give a discount to anyone that shows proof of... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2016
They are saying they will donate profits to the candidate, so I don't see that it's a violation. However why not ask the FEC?
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Generally civil service rules prohibit that. A lot depends on what you mean by "show support." Discuss your concerns with the League of Women Voters for your state.
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