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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Help me I'm being targeted I'm 62 senior disabled pleas3 help

I have heart problems now. I fear for my life

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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

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: What area of practice should i search for a lawyer to help recover $25,000+ in over garnished funds?

In 2013 the tax authority began garnishing my paycheck for ‘unpaid income taxes’ that were paid by check TWICE. They continued through 2015, stopping at just over $25,000.

I called them and they stated that they have no record that i even filed for those years. They said dont worry... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 17, 2025

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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Federal Crimes and Health Care Law for California on
Q: I’m not sure what to do here —- is this medical malpractice and I sue the physician? Or is this an emtala violation?

Friday, November 28, 2024, Ms. A, a 57-year-old female was taken to "Parkview Community Hospital" also known as "Doctors Hospital of Riverside, LLC" located at 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA. Ms. A was sent via emergency ambulance by her boyfriend, with complaints of... View More

Eliza Jasinska
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answered on Dec 13, 2024

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

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: My employer gave me two different 1099 one with the wrong ss # and decided to file my taxes without my permission

They filled my taxes without my permission as a business owner who lost $108

Robert Weinstein
Robert Weinstein
answered on Dec 6, 2024

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

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Federal Crimes and Stockbroker Fraud for California on
Q: I urgently need help w. fraud forgery & mismanagement of a Trust affecting my rights trustees accountable?

I am dealing with potential forgery, fraud, and mismanagement of a Trust established for myself in which I am categorized under a ‘Special Needs Trust’ that does not reflect my circumstances. There's discrepancies; absence of my signature, false info, multiple drafts, fraud and complete... View More

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Nov 15, 2024

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

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: What can I do? How do I get fair constitutional treat. Who would help me get justice and equality?

African American male living in a multi family dwelling. Neighbor is Mexican woman. Last 4 wks her unwarranted bias has increased. Wk 1 & 2 she blamed me for stealing a phone she admitted to losing. Calling me derogating names, and expressing disdain of my presence. Throughout building & in... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Sep 8, 2024

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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: What lawyer do you need for malicious prosecution and using falsified document to prosecute

False statements used to use law enforcement to prosecute and file emergency restraining order in court to prosecute.... after defending myself and clearing myself of the false charges... how do I have the courts pursue prosecuting the person filing the false statements.

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: I'm currently 'Blacklisted, by Federal Economic sanctions by an Executive from the Administration years 2000-present.

My Civil Rights infringed daily IN PUBLIC. I'm not working and am homeless getting discriminated from businesses of all types. I receive social Security monthly, on, or before the 3rd of every month. I've had Domestic Surveillance interfering with most of my calls from the payphone. I... 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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: My love one in jail has an old case and he never been convicted of and the prison is denying him contact visit

My love one in jail has an old case and he never been convicted of and the prison is denying him visit of contact visit with a minor they are holding him to an old case when he was a juvenile how can we get him approve for contact visit with minors

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: Dear Ask lawyer, corrupt lawyers bought off the jury processing people to put me on a jury to intimidate me.

I contacted the judge and Attorney General because afterward, I was chased by predator and my husband was beaten and suffered severe head injuries. Who else can I contact to get justice and stop these people from doing harm to others?

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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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law, Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: do i have a valid case to sue if i have proof of all things listed Against a school district ?

Wrongful start date they have me started in 2019 i started in 2016

they say was hired as a subsitute and had 3 years of probation befor being fully hired

Missing earned wages

no last pay

kept all my bonus wages

tamperd with my accounts to change time... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Jun 22, 2024

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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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law, Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: do i have a valid case to sue if i have proof of all things listed Against a school district ?

Wrongful start date they have me started in 2019 i started in 2016

they say was hired as a subsitute and had 3 years of probation befor being fully hired

Missing earned wages

no last pay

kept all my bonus wages

tamperd with my accounts to change time... 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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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Health Care Law for California on
Q: Certification of contents, authenticity of documents

What california evidence codes, statutes and rules are VERY specific

to certification of contents,

authentication and verification of documents under oath? (Originals or copies of documents)

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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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: How to obtain verifiable information of other patients of the defendant hospital with similar characteristics

How to obtain from defendant hospital verifiable information of other patients with the same unenforceable waiver for authorization to release records in conditions of admission to hospital, record of terminal disease, single, and discharged to b&c facility from hospital?

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Federal Crimes and Health Care Law for California on
Q: Identity pursuant section 2017.010

Defendant hospital objects to disclose identity of providers, claims that it is private data, and that I have to be specific in my request in definition of identity.

Thus I am interested to find out how section 2017.010 is construed in respect of identity that defendant has to disclose.... 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

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Health Care Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: What case law defines procedures handling Compelling further responses with privilege log?

Upon response of defense to discovery requests, with demand of privilege log.

Is plaintiff required to request in camera review of privilege log, in addition to hearing on motion to compel further responses with enclosed privilege log.

Why additional motion for order to disclose... 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

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Government Contracts and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: LA hospice fraud.

How plaintiff can bring to court's attention specific issues of improper responses by defense: 'last known phone number and email of hospital provider as identity', response to 'produce person for deposition, instead of disclosing identity'?

Will OIG accept similar... 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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: Can a probation officer ask for my girlfriends information if she doesn't live with me ?

Federal Supervised release

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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:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Health Care Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: What such situation has to do with protective order?

In this particular case, the question is not about defendant to depose plaintiff.

The question is about defendant's responses to 'produce person for deposition' in instead of disclosure of inquired identity.

In this case plaintiff cannot be obliged to depose a person,... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2024

Under California law, a protective order is a court order that is designed to protect a person from harassment, stalking, or abuse. It can be used to prevent the defendant from contacting the plaintiff, coming near them, or engaging in other specified behaviors.

In the context of a legal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Health Care Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Matters crucial for discovery. Enforcement

Defendant hospital can find many triggers for objections. However, when subject matter of particular discovery responses is crucial for the case,

Motion to compel with demand to produce privilege log Is the only tool available to obtain any meaningful responses?

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answered on Jun 17, 2024

Under California law, when a defendant hospital objects to discovery requests and the subject matter of those requests is crucial to the case, filing a motion to compel along with a demand for a privilege log can be an effective tool to obtain meaningful responses. Here's why:

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