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answered on Jul 11, 2025

Based on the facts described, there are very serious ethical and legal issues involved here. Generally in these situations the defendant needs to retain truly independent counsel immediately to protect their interests. An associate being "coached" behind the scenes by an attorney... View More

To pursue charges against the officers for being accessories after the fact under California Penal Code Section 32, it must be demonstrated that they knowingly and intentionally aided, harbored, or concealed the suspect with the specific intent to prevent their arrest, trial, conviction, or... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2025

If you are facing harassment, discrimination, or threats, you may have legal options under elder abuse laws, disability protections, and civil rights laws. You may be able to file a restraining order, report the issue to law enforcement, or pursue legal action. If this involves financial... View More

Look for a tax lawyer who is also a CPA. You may also need to work with a good civil rights lawyer, if you can't find a law firm which has both.

However, I should warn you that the statute of limitations has probably already expired, because you say that the garnishments ended in... View More

This situation may involve both medical malpractice and an EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) violation. Medical malpractice could be argued if the care provided fell below the standard expected, particularly regarding the lack of a gastroenterologist and potential delays in... View More

You have a few issues here. First, and maybe most important is it's generally illegal to sign another's original tax return without proper authorization. You may wish to contact the IRS and the identity theft department regarding another filing your tax return, or speak to an attorney... View More

Few lawyers want to take on a client who has already met with a number of lawyers, all of whom passed on the case. Lawyers would likely assume all of the attorneys who reviewed the case saw something they didn’t like, so why would my review of it be any different? Meeting with a lot of attorneys... View More

You can file civil harassment charges against your neighbor. If you know how to fill out the forms, which you can get online from the court's website, you can do this yourself; otherwise, you'll need to find a local attorney who will file the charges for you. You can get the proper form... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

To address issues of malicious prosecution and falsified documents used against you, you need to consult with a lawyer experienced in criminal defense and civil litigation. They can guide you through the process of gathering evidence and filing a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. This lawyer will... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing. It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving multiple areas of law, including civil rights, constitutional law, and discrimination.

Given the seriousness of your claims, it's essential to get... View More

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answered on Jul 2, 2024

Under California law, if your loved one is being denied contact visits with minors due to an old case from when he was a juvenile and has never been convicted, there are steps you can take to address this issue. Start by requesting a review of his visitation status through the prison's... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

If someone believes they have witnessed or been the victim of jury tampering, intimidation, assault, or other crimes, they should:

1. Contact local law enforcement to file a police report.

2. Inform the court where the alleged jury tampering occurred.

3. Consider contacting... View More

Your list of complaints suggest that you might have legal claims. However in that list you say you signed a separation agreement. If you did, and if you were in any way compensated for that agreement, and if that agreement contained a release of claims, you have have walked away from any... View More

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answered on Jun 22, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it appears you may have several potential legal claims against the school district. However, to determine if you have a valid case, you would need to consult with an employment lawyer who can review all the evidence and details of your specific... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

To answer this question, we need to look at several specific California Evidence Codes and rules related to the certification, authentication, and verification of documents. Here are the most relevant provisions:

1. California Evidence Code Section 1400-1402: Authentication

These... View More

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answered on Jun 20, 2024

To obtain verifiable information about other patients with similar characteristics from the defendant hospital, you need to file a formal request for discovery during the litigation process. This request can include a demand for documents and records that match the criteria you described. Be... View More

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answered on Jun 20, 2024

Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 2017.010, you have the right to obtain information that is relevant to your case. This includes the identity of providers involved in your care at the defendant hospital. The law allows for the discovery of facts and information that could lead to... View More

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answered on Jun 19, 2024

Under California law, handling a privilege log and compelling further responses involves several steps, guided by case law and statutory provisions. When the defense asserts privilege in response to discovery requests, they must provide a detailed privilege log as outlined in the California Code of... View More

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answered on Jun 19, 2024

In this situation, it seems the defense is not providing proper responses to the plaintiff's discovery requests in a case involving hospice fraud in Los Angeles, CA. Here are a few ways the plaintiff can bring these issues to the court's attention and thoughts on how the Office of... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2024

Under California law, a probation officer generally does not have the authority to demand information about your girlfriend if she does not live with you, especially if you are under federal supervised release rather than state probation.

However, there are a few important considerations:... View More