My friend who passed away had a Patton and trademark that some people have made up fake marriage and other recorded doc to steal his legacy?
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
In California, if you suspect fraudulent activities concerning a person's legacy, including patents and trademarks, it's crucial to address the matter with urgency due to the potential legal implications and the risk of significant financial loss. You can reach out to an intellectual... View More 
Had a lawsuit in for deliberate indifference and negligence was doing a pro say because I cannot find any help. The only reason they kicked out the lawsuit was because they kicked me out of prison and said I didn't change my address. Now I have to restart the entire process. I had a government... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the incredibly difficult situation you've been through. Dealing with a serious medical issue like a brain tumor is challenging enough on its own, let alone while incarcerated and facing legal battles. It sounds like there were serious failures in your medical... View More
The passenger I was with did not have a legit visa. I was detained and interigated. At the end I was let go with no fine or detention time. But what happens now? Will I have a mark on my record with All world border customs? Does this appear on background checks? Does it stay on my record... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
If you were detained at the Tijuana Border but subsequently released without any charges or prosecution, it's important to understand the implications of this event on your record. Detentions related to immigration issues, especially when they do not result in formal charges or findings of... View More
My public defender attorney never help me and i said to him dont make a deal with destiric attorney but he never listened so he just followed the social service agency plans they setup everything for make a lot of problems for me so he was not serious about my cases so finally i wanted talk with... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
Under California law, the well-being and health of individuals in a courtroom should be of paramount concern. If you experienced a medical emergency, such as an extremely high blood pressure reading, and communicated this need for emergency medical assistance, it is concerning if no action was... View More
My friend loaned a significant amount of money on the basis of an unsecured promissory note. It was supposedly for a CBD business, though it did not specify the purpose for which it could be used. The payments dried up over a year ago. The payor claimed that after the CBD business, he transferred... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
Under California law, charging someone with wire fraud requires proving that the person intentionally deceived another party to obtain money or property through the use of electronic communications. If your friend's money was borrowed under false pretenses, and the borrower had no intention of... View More
Hello, I am looking for some advice for a legal issue. When I was 17 years old, I opened a credit card and a bank account. Under all my information, such as social security number, name, address, everything was correct, except for the year of my birth, which I set to be 18 instead of my correct... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2024
Addressing this issue involves taking proactive steps to correct the misinformation with the bank and credit card company. Contacting them directly to explain the situation and requesting guidance on how to amend your date of birth on your accounts is a good starting point. Most institutions have... View More
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Why would a magistrate judge in federal district court dismiss a 42 USC § 1985(2) claim for failure to allege conspiracy based upon race or class, invidious animus?
If the plain English language used in... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
A magistrate judge in a federal district court might dismiss a 42 U.S.C. § 1985(2) claim for failing to allege conspiracy based upon race or class because, despite the broad language of the statute, the interpretation and application by courts have historically required that the conspiracy involve... View More
What authority gives them the right to of the account isn’t in the negative more is it a regular broker account it’s a self direct account meaning the account holder has full control of account, so what rule of law give jamie dimon and ko Morgan chase & co the rights to ?
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
In the context of financial institutions like J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. managing client assets, their actions are typically governed by the terms of the account agreement signed by the account holder, alongside applicable federal and state laws. These agreements often include clauses that outline... View More
He's already served his adult life in the federal penitentiary. He has been locked up b since a teenager. Just trying to get out of the much and more as he got it the last time he ended up doing the same thing supposedly. Witch I believe was a setup on both parties well the judge n just... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Based on the limited information provided, it sounds like your father was previously convicted and served substantial prison time, but may now be facing further incarceration or penalties under California Penal Code 1170.03. Some things that could potentially help in this situation:
- Hire... View More
If I were to put these lights up only when in the parking lot for a car show and take them down after would that be illegal in california. These would be for display purposes only and would not be used for police impersonating or pulling people over.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, it would still be illegal to display flashing red and blue lights in a parking lot in California, even if it's for a car show and you don't intend to impersonate police.
Under California Vehicle Code Section 25269, it is prohibited for any vehicle to “display a flashing... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
No, you cannot legally make a deal with the police to be paid for buying drugs, even with marked, tracked, or fake money they provide. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Entrapment Laws: Paying an individual to purchase illegal drugs likely constitutes entrapment under California law.... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Leaving the country before facing federal charges can have serious legal consequences, including potential forfeiture of certain rights and possible issuance of a warrant for your arrest. It's essential to understand that attempting self-deportation may not necessarily prevent prosecution or... View More
If the FBI, for example, has an informant (non-FBI employee, member of a criminal gang), and the police, without coordinating with the FBI, arrest him, can the FBI take that informant out of custody, given that he is involved in a special FBI operation and they need him? Do they need to ask the... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
When the FBI is involved in a case with an informant who gets arrested by local police, the situation requires careful coordination between federal and local law enforcement agencies. If the FBI deems it necessary to take their informant out of local police custody due to his involvement in a... View More
In California, can a person voluntarily consent to the FBI using a wiretap of their conversations without a court order? Or can such a person use a tape recorder in their conversations without notifying their interlocutors so that they can then turn over a recording of the conversation to the FBI... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
California is a "two-party consent" state, which means that all parties involved in a private conversation must consent to the recording of the conversation. This law is outlined in the California Penal Code Section 632, part of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Without the consent... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
First, you may want to consult with an experienced attorney who specializes in civil rights or federal litigation to understand your legal options and the specific circumstances surrounding the seizure of your belongings at LAX in December 2018.
You can file a claim against the U.S.... View More
For this app, for every dollar you save with them you get one ticket per day. Then you can use those tickets in a variety of ways. One of the ways is on a daily prize wheel. Each spin says it costs 1500 tickets but pretty regularly (about once per 5 spins or so) it takes 2500 tickets. I noticed... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
To address concerns related to the prize-linked banking app potentially manipulating ticket counts and engaging in unfair practices, you should seek an attorney experienced in consumer protection or class-action lawsuits. Consumer protection attorneys specialize in cases involving deceptive or... View More
This is the response I got from a lawyer: Under California law, the charge of felony fleeing to avoid prosecution typically requires an intent to evade the legal process in a more substantial manner than merely moving within the same county. For a misdemeanor bench warrant, like one for trespassing... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
Under California law, the use of terms like "generally" and "typically" in legal advice indicates that there are common patterns or norms, but exceptions can occur. In the context of your situation, it implies that moving to a different city within the same county doesn't... View More
Can you be charged with a felony fleeing to avoid prosecution, if you move to another city in the same county, where there is a misdemeanor bench warrant for a tresspassing on railroads charge for you? I am in Los Angeles metro, and want to move somewhere else in Los Angeles county, such as East LA... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
Under California law, the charge of felony fleeing to avoid prosecution typically requires an intent to evade the legal process in a more substantial manner than merely moving within the same county. For a misdemeanor bench warrant, like one for trespassing on railroads, moving to a different city... View More
U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that "the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home. United States Supreme Court in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, possession of a concealed firearm and... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
In California, despite the ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen by the U.S. Supreme Court, which emphasized the right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home, the state still requires individuals to obtain a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit to... View More
CA elder abuse law guarantees the attorney fees
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
Here are a few suggestions for finding a civil rights attorney to assist with disabilities issues for seniors:
- Contact your local chapter of the AARP. They may be able to provide a referral to attorneys who specialize in elder rights and civil rights issues.
- Search online legal... View More
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