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answered on Jul 5, 2024
You should search for attorneys handling "wrongful conviction compensation claims" and "exonoree compensation claims." If you were in state prison, you should look for an attorney only in the state where you were imprisoned.
If you were in federal prison, you can... View More 
How can I go about recovering money for services rendered in an abandoned RV? It is stored currently in CA but is registered in CT. The owner is also in bankruptcy. The RV isn't worth much ~ so I'm not really interested in taking possession. Is there a other way to recover my money? I... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
To recover money for services rendered in California, you have a few options, but the owner's bankruptcy and out-of-state vehicle registration complicate the situation. Here are some steps you can consider:
1. File a mechanic's lien: In California, you may be able to file a... View More
I've sent demand letter, which he refused to sign for. I've had Poseidon of vehicle for 2 years. He knew it had a lien n didn't tell us. I have text messages, undated bill of sale, and various other forms to prove it's our vehicle, just can't get title cuz he went pay lien
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answered on May 27, 2024
First, gather all the documentation you have, including the undated bill of sale, text messages, and any other proof of the transaction. These will be essential in demonstrating your ownership of the vehicle.
Next, contact the lienholder to inform them of the situation. Explain that you... View More
I am on probation in Placer County and mymy girlfriend now ex-girlfriend invited me to her new house (in Sacramento county) that I had no idea was hers and no intention as a child was there. Anonymous caller called and said that I was breaking news child protection order. Cops came in arrested me... View More
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answered on May 10, 2024
In this situation, it seems like there are several factors that could potentially work in your favor if you decide to take the case to trial:
1. Lack of direct evidence: From what you've described, the police did not actually verify the presence of the child at the location. Their case... View More
VW Kennedy en Puerto Rico alega que lo que ellos indican que es el problema con la unidad no es cubierto por garantia alegando que la pieza se "mojó" pero no tienen la evidencia de la pieza afectada. Indican que la palanca de cambios es lo que esta generando el codigo... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
When dealing with warranty disputes, particularly when a dealer refuses to honor a warranty due to alleged damage like liquid presence, it's crucial to know your rights and the specifics of your warranty agreement. If VW Kennedy in Puerto Rico claims that the problem with your unit,... View More
Is it to late and if it's not is it possible to sue The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program if they came to your school when you was in elementary and showed you a video of a kid around your age doing drugs on video and you have never seen any one doing drugs before that and the... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
I understand your concern about the impact of the D.A.R.E. program's content on your decisions. Suing an organization like D.A.R.E. can be challenging, and several factors need to be considered. First, you would need to establish a direct causation between the program's content and your... View More
In November 2022 I paid $5000 to a lawyer to represent my friend who was in custody. The lawyer had me send the $5000 payment via Zelle.
In the end all the lawyer did was go to court one day and file a motion which ended up being denied. From that point on my friend was represented by a... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
You would send a certified letter asking for an accounting of the money you gave him and a refund of any money that was not used up in the amount. Even if it was a flat fee, lawyers can only keep the amount that was reasonable as per an accounting. If i charge a flat fee my retainer states that it... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
If you die the payment of alimony dies with you. So you do not have to worry about that. Good luck and enjoy your life.
Buffington v Progressive
I was part of class action suit that was settled.
How do I find out if I get settlement
answered on Dec 8, 2024
A starting point could be to find out who the settlement administrator is. Letters/postcards/emails you received during the course of the suit should also have contact information. Good luck
Subsequently, some additional work was needed on the Same problem by the same contractor. Are the homeowners required to vote again or can the Board approve the additional funds?
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
According to California Civil Code Section 5605, the Board has the authority to approve additional expenditures for ongoing projects without requiring another homeowner vote, as long as the total increase doesn't exceed 5% of the original budgeted expense for that year.
If the... View More
of the budget but where the initial assessment was voted on and approved by the homeowners...With The Provision That There May Be Additional Costs.
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
In California HOA law, your situation raises an important distinction between initial and emergency assessments. The key factor here is that your initial assessment already went through proper voting procedures.
Even with the provision warning of potential additional costs, emergency... View More
I was told that if a payment was made even if it was only $1.00 and they received the payment it would be considered a payment plan and a late fee could not be charged. that just doesn't seem correct and I'm trying to learn more
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
You may want to review the terms and conditions of your water utility agreement, because not all companies follow the same rules. Even if you were told that paying any small amount before the due date creates a payment plan, that information may not match official policy. Some utilities maintain... View More
My HOA has asked me to assist in placing warning notices on vehicles parked in violation of the CC&R's
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answered on Dec 5, 2024
When placing parking violation notices in your HOA, it's important to follow the community's CC&Rs carefully. Ensure that the rules you’re enforcing are clearly defined and that you have the authority to issue notices as outlined in the governing documents. Inconsistent application... View More
Hello all W Lawyers out there, I’m a second-year law student from India, and while I’ve been diving into the theoretical world of law, I’ve also been deeply curious about the real-world challenges faced by legal professionals like you. Recently, some of my professors (former and current legal... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
There already is considerable progress in this area. If you look into the eDiscovery sector, many of the review programs out there highlight key areas of relevant documents that have been tagged for various parameters. Also, AI is gradually moving into handling more and more writing tasks. There is... View More
counter proposal but don't have a lawyer can I file it on my own and if so how do I do that?
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
You have the right to file a counter-petition in response to the partition action, even without legal representation. Since this involves property in Kansas but you're being served in California, you'll need to understand both states' legal requirements.
Filing a... View More
I need to know if I can get no jail time because I have online college and I don't want to lose my school I live in Maryville TN
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
Hire a competent attorney to represent you. A conviction will be on your record forever. Try to get it diverted, dismissed and expunged. Do not rely on a public defender.
The reason I want to file for an annulment is because I found out my husband used me to come to the USA.Now that he knows that I canceled his applications for his adjustment of status he wants to file for VAWA.There was never any abuse for the 7month we lived together.
answered on Dec 2, 2024
A North Carolina or Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It may have gone unnoticed under the "Uncategorized" heading. Some questions go unanswered here, but you could try reposting under "Divorce." Your post would have better chances... View More
This has been ongoing since 8th grade. She was new in school and was giving me dirty looks since before I even knew her name. To this day I dont know why. The only thing I can think of was she overheard me tell a joke about a pollock & said “hey I’m polish better stop”. And I had just... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
Your situation sounds incredibly frustrating, dealing with this targeted harassment for such an extended period.
If she's openly slandering you and creating hostile environments at your child's activities, you have several legal options to consider. You could start by documenting... View More
My family took the money and I received both
answered on Dec 1, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry this happened to you. One option could be to look up the attorney who handled the will or other instruments leaving you the money. If there wasn't any such attorney, another option could be to look... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2024
Products could have various considerations involving ownership, in terms of patents, brand names, and more. The intellectual property attorneys here would probably have the most insight into the issues that could arise. There are categories for patents, trademarks, copyright, general intellectual... View More
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