my roomates pimp made a scam in which i was told i had to cash these checks, they we or else and then they made threats, they took the $$ affter cashed. i am in court facing time right now. the couple was doing this toher people as well.
answered on Nov 20, 2022
i strongly suggest you either retain an attorney or ask the court to appoint the public defender at your first appearance.
a good criminal lawyer will evaluate what evidence they have against you...............
however, If someone tells you to murder your next door neighbor, that... Read more »
date was said to be 9/1 at around 7 pm, but I didn't steal anything from said store. also have no idea HOW cop or store got my name or identity. it is a store I've been to, but def did not steal and can't connect dots. need to know what to say to cop when he calls.
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Feels more like crimlaw than consumer law. AND while I do not handle crimlaw matters, I think it is VERY rare for a 'cop' to write a letter. I think if this is a misrep or a scam, you may have a nice counter (type) claim? Good luck with it...
It's been almost 2 years and my name, signature etc is still used in my previous job, is that legal?
answered on Jul 18, 2022
First, I would ask your employer in writing to remove your name from their shipping documents.
Second, you may be able to bring a claim for unauthorized use of your name for a commercial purposes under Civil Code 3344, which provides for $750 in statutory damages, actual damages, profits... Read more »
Everything i had my information in and as i stood i the living by 6 individuals and was told to give them a cellphone i took which i never did i was told to take all my clothes off to show i didnt have it and i said no and i had no choice or else my son would wake up with no mommy and they said... Read more »
answered on May 11, 2022
The DA represents a victim.
A criminal lawyer rep rests those that are alleged to have done something wrong
I HAVE HAD 3 CONFLICT ATTORNEYS I WAS ARRESTED DEC OF 2021 NEXT COURT DATE IS PRELIM . ONLY CONVERSATION WAS ABOUT A DEAL FROM DA NEVER ABOUT ANY TYPE OF DEFENSE OR DETAILS. 3 FELONY CASES
answered on Apr 24, 2022
This is how the criminal "justice" system works. You get what you "pay" for.
FYI, Conflict Counsel in Riverside County only get paid a flat fee of $500 (unless the case goes to trial, then it's a measly $1,500). No reasonably competent criminal defense attorney... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2022
an attorney would need more facts to assist you. contact a consumer protection attorney right away and have documents ready for the attorney to review.
With consent and necessary information provided, can someone legally attend/complete an online traffic school course for the consenting individual?
answered on Feb 24, 2022
Yes, falsely representing yourself as another individual to attend traffic school for them is a CRIME. Do not do it or have it done for you. The penalty will be much worse than the ticket, you could go to jail.
We want the bank to drop the credit card charges, but they insist there was no fraud. I need help building a case to prove that the funds were stolen/coerced (about $8,000). Should I seek legal counsel from a consumer protection lawyer or is this identity theft? Who could help me with this case?... Read more »
answered on Feb 11, 2022
This is both a consumer issue and identity theft. You definitely want to consult with a consumer protection attorney. You also want to make sure you file an identity theft report with the FTC (https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/report-identity-theft). You also want to send written, by... Read more »
A person I was with in Las Vegas put something in my drink and “borrowed” a large sum of money. He’s since admitted he owes it to me but is not paying.
answered on Nov 19, 2021
you probably need a civil litigator.
however, the amount is to small for most lawyers to take this on a contingency.
it sounds like an hourly case and would not be worthwhile for you to do this.
if you can't collect, sue for $10k in small claims and waive the... Read more »
answered on Nov 13, 2021
Your post is missing the actual facts. Please resubmit your question with a description of your issues. This will help us better assist you.
I was contacted by a law firm representing US Bank. For a credit card that was open in 2005 and payments made on it until 2008. A balance of 5000 was never paid. I have no recollection of this. It has never been on my credit report. It could have been opened by my ex wife. We were going through a... Read more »
answered on Nov 5, 2021
it is likely past the statute of limitations but an attorney would need to review what you are receiving and get more facts to further advise you.
I left my old job in 2016 and never got a chance to clean out my locker. I believe whom ever they gave my locker to got that info from old check stubs I forgot I left in there. The fraud starts in 2016 with my old address and phone number linked to my previous employer with many inquiries for... Read more »
answered on Oct 12, 2021
not likely unless you have specific proof showing your old employer gave your information to the person that stole your identity (knowing that the person will steal your identity). it's a hard burden to prove.
I have filed police complaint.The person cheated me by signing lease and showed fake ID proof .Sent.me.fake check for deposit and little over of deposit amount and asked me to transfer remains amount to his bank account
I know only the bank account number and routing number and bank... Read more »
answered on Oct 4, 2021
much more info is needed.
if the amount is under $10,000, I would suggest going to small claims court where you can get a date within months rather than many years.
you probably can't afford to hire a lawyer for this and even if you could you might be throwing good money after... Read more »
On 11/30/2016 my file reads not guilty on 4 felony counts. But on 3/13/2017, 1 of the charges I'm forced to take a plea bargin is this legal?
answered on Jul 12, 2021
You present very limited facts here to really know what is going on. But to the extent you were previously found not guilty on a criminal charge after a trial, you cannot again be prosecuted by the same court for the same charge; in other words, you cannot be subjected to "double... Read more »
I know something about him that he absolutely doesnt want told. So he has planned ling and hard to make me appear something i am not. He physically and mentally terrorizes me.
answered on Jul 5, 2021
As Abraham Lincoln (who was an attorney before he became president) once said, "An attorney's stock in trade is his (or her) time". If you want an attorney to find out if there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, hire a lawyer.
Otherwise, go on the Ventura County... Read more »
Yeah because I have reason to believe that my father's name was changed my mother's name was changed and then they made everything look that way now people are benefiting from everything that's written on the story and then it appears that my father and my mother the identity was... Read more »
answered on Jun 20, 2021
Most fraud offenses can be investigated by either local or federal authorities. If you have evidence of a criminal fraud or identity theft, you can begin by reporting that evidence to either your local police department of FBI field office.
- Law Office of Joseph Abrams, Anaheim, CA
The people that said I had gun have there stories mixed up. Now I think DA wants to get me with being ex felon charges. Can I qualify for probation . Or ankle monitor.
answered on Jun 16, 2021
MORE INFO NEEDED.
WHEN THEY SAY POSSESSION, IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ON YOU. YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION.
FOR INSTANCE, IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND THEY FIND IT IN YOUR CAR (OR IN YOUR APARTMENT), THAT IS CONSIDERED POSSESSION......IE YOU AARGUABLY HAVE CONTROL OF IT.... Read more »
answered on Apr 26, 2021
you need to send a dispute letter to each credit bureau, identifying yourself clearly, and disputing the entry on your credit. The credit bureaus will then need to investigate and remove the entry. If they do not, you may have a case against them and at that point you will want to contact a... Read more »
How would I handle this at court.
answered on Mar 19, 2021
Interesting question, but lacking in details. First, what court? As Plaintiff or Defendant? Criminal or Civil? Can you steal the identity of a dead person? Probably so, but who gets to complain? Do you have to initiate a Probate? Or are you seeking to have the mother of your children criminally... Read more »
So my fiance had a 66 shelby mustang that he worked very hard to get, it was his dream car. unfortunately, he thought he could trust his own flesh and blood father to store the mustang in a garage at his condos complex because we were having issues with thugs around our apartment vandalizing our... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2021
I have always found it difficult to offer legal advice to people who would not be the client. The potential client is your fiance. I have no idea what, if anything, you may tell your fiance, so trying to give second hand legal advice in these situations is always difficult. Nevertheless, suggest... Read more »
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