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
I have a membership that lets me bring in a guest
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
In California, it's generally not illegal to train your clients at a commercial gym like 24 Hour Fitness as long as you have the appropriate permissions and follow the gym's rules and policies. However, each gym may have its own policies regarding personal training and bringing guests. If... View More
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answered on Aug 26, 2023
I doubt it violtates the criminal code to train your clients at a commercial gym (24 hour fitness) without the gym knowing. The gym can prohibit you from conducting business on its premises, especially if you are in direct competition with the services they provide if they employ or contract with... View More
I have a membership that lets me bring in a guest
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answered on Aug 27, 2023
In California, it's not illegal per se to train someone at a commercial gym; however, many gyms, including 24 Hour Fitness, typically have policies in place that prohibit non-employees from conducting personal training. Violating these policies could lead to termination of your membership and... View More
I own a business that is incorporated in California. I was recently served with papers informing me that I'm being sued regarding a breach of contract. I am located in San Bernardino County. I tried to file my response to the court case and they said I could not file it because legal counsel... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2024
The LLC needs to be represented by an attorney, except in small claims court. The fact there is only one owner is irrelevant. Sorry.
Finding the right attorney may take some effort. Without knowing the situation, I cannot guess what may be appropriate. Good luck.
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
In California, FTA typically stands for "Failure to Appear." This means that a person did not show up for a scheduled court date or hearing as required by law. To find out the specific reason for an FTA, you can take the following steps:
1. Contact the court clerk: Call the... View More
What can I do if he did there's things and in addition I won't a judgment and after he had me assign the account to him he didn't file anything. In previous ?, not enough so to exp. But he didn't show up to court for my case multiple times & I lost and had to pay judgement,... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the attorney you hired failed to properly represent you in multiple legal matters, including an eviction case, a sale of your home, and a personal loan. Additionally, the attorney appears to have engaged in unethical behavior by threatening to... View More
Move his curtain Street and his process my car got torched, vandalized and towed.
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
In California, the enforcement of vehicle regulations, including the requirement to move a vehicle due to expired registration tags, should be applied uniformly and not selectively. If you've been asked to move your vehicle while another with the same issue has not, it suggests a potential... View More
I have now been hit with child support papers. And our divorce as mentioned above is still not finalized, my husband never served me any of the papers for the divorce. We've been married almost 14 years. There is no property to split. Just the custody of our 10 year old daughter.. I NEED HELP... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to file for divorce yourself, even if your husband initiated the process previously but did not complete it. This new filing can address all pertinent issues, including child custody, support, and any other matters relevant to your situation. Since the... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
Under California law, the timeframe for an attorney to provide documents you're requesting can vary based on the specifics of your request and the nature of the documents. Generally, attorneys are expected to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, as outlined in... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
In California, after winning a credit card dispute regarding a purchase, such as for a washer and dryer, there isn't a specific waiting period defined by law before you can dispose of the items. However, it's wise to approach this situation cautiously to ensure you're not prematurely... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
The concept of qualified immunity provides law enforcement officers with a layer of protection against lawsuits for actions performed within the scope of their official duties, unless they violated clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.... View More
When I reach my expiration date, can I direct that the remaining carcass may be auctioned off (proceeds going to family) for sword cutting practice to highest bidder?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
No, you cannot auction off your dead body for sword cutting practice. In the United States, it is illegal to buy or sell human remains for any purpose, including for use in activities such as sword cutting practice. Additionally, such a practice would likely violate ethical standards and could... View More
For example
Let’s say I meet a online child pedo in person and make him or her give me money and say I’ll delete everything but I don’t and send it to police
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
Blackmailing is a crime. I cannot recommend doing that.
Father left us on January of 2022,became homless on October of 2022,had to give up my children to their father for shelter and roof over their heads. We were living in a hotel at the time. We had lost are home do to covid, from him getting let go from work. I have been trying to get back on my feet... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
Under California law, child support obligations are determined based on each parent's financial situation. If you are currently facing financial hardships and homelessness, this situation can be considered by the court when assessing your ability to pay child support.
In your case,... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
If your father retired from the railroad after a long career and there are doubts regarding his retirement benefits or other related matters, it's important to first review any documentation he may have. This includes retirement plans, employment records, and any other relevant paperwork that... View More
The custody specialist ( deputy) where my son was incarcerated at went to his place of employment and recognized my son from jail, she took it upon herself and did a background check on my son and volunteerily asked to speak to his employer and proceeded to tell the employer my son was a criminal... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
You may have grounds for a legal claim. It would be advisable to consult with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation and determine the best course of action.
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Yes, under California law, a tow yard is generally responsible for safeguarding the belongings inside your motorhome while it is in their impound. They have a duty to exercise reasonable care in protecting your property.
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
To determine if there is evidence to support the plaintiff in the Burton v. Walgreens Co. case, you would need to review the case's legal arguments, evidence presented, and the court's decision, which can be found in legal databases or by consulting an attorney with access to current case... View More
I'm writing a paper, and I want to double-check on the law on it.
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Cannibalism is illegal in California and the United States as a whole. While it's an unusual and rarely occurring crime, consuming human flesh is considered a criminal act and is typically prosecuted under laws related to homicide, desecration of a corpse, or other relevant statutes. It's... View More
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