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Possibility of dropping charges against husband under CA criminal procedure

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. Once the arrest takes place, you decision to drop charges is not controlling on the District Attorneys Office. They can move forward with charges with or without your consent or cooperation. If your husband is in custody or rehab, then this can be coordinated by your attorney with...

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Indymac Fraud: Is my money FDIC insured?

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. We practice law only in California. You should consult an attorney in your city or state for legal assistance. I recently posted an article about how to find out if your bank is safe and also how to protect the money in your bank accounts. Here’s the article… We were recently...

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CA libel and slander laws

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. What Constitutes Libel in California? To be libelous under California Civil Code Section 45, the defamatory statement must constitute a false and unprivileged publication by writing, printing, picture, effigy, or other fixed representation to the eye, which exposes any person to...

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I was in a car accident in which I was at fault and I was not insured at the time, what are my rights?

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. I wasn’t a witness to the accident and do not know if you were, or were not at fault. Probably not a good idea to indicate so in writing to the world (hey—that’s just the lawyer in me). In any case, absent a judgment, you are not obligated to pay anyone anything. You may have...

Water damage due to incorrect installation of kitchen appliance, liability under CA state law

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. Generally speaking, a person is injured or suffers damages as a result of the careless and wrongful conduct of another, than the person who is harmed is entitled to be "made whole" by way of monetary damages. If you installed the dishwasher correctly and pursuant to industry...

Medical malpractice law in CA state, misdiagnosis of cancer doctor and hospital's liability under CA tort law

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. We practice law only in California. In this state medical malpractice cases can be very hard to win and even if you do prevail, the general damages are capped or limited to $250,000. Generally speaking, a medical doctor is liable for injuries to a patient caused by failure to...

Under CA contract law what are the elements for misrepresentation calculating damages for misrepresentation regarding contacts

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. Normally the written terms and conditions of this type of contract "control" the duties of the parties. Any oral statements made between you and the other person or company are not part of the agreement and are probably specifically excluded from the written agreement. Having...

Which court do i file a personal injury lawsuit arising from car accident in CA state

Yes you can! You can bring a small claims action for up to $7,500.00 in Small Claims Court. But why take the time to do so? If the responsible party is in fact uninsured, simply send a letter to your insurance company asking them to setup a UM and/or UIM claim. Once you are done treating with your doctor(s), put a demand letter together (facts, injuries, damages, bills, photos…) and send it to your company with a settlement demand. If you are able to get your case resolved, then great!...

Suffered personal injury on property that i lease, under CA tort law do i have a cause of action

I'm sorry to hear about your hand injury. The compensation you may be entitled to receive for the injuries and damages you sustained will depend on many factors. For instance, what did you trip or fall over? Was the slab allowed to exist in a dangerous condition? Did your landlord know about any dangerous conditions? I would suggest doing a search for an Avvo lawyer near you who has a rating of 7.0 or higher and get all your questions answered. You may also want to go to www.atla.org and...

I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I went around a blind corner and hit a patch of gravel in the middle of my lane.

DISCLAIMER- THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT QUALIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL IN YOUR CITY OR STATE FOR IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE. We practice law only in California and you should contact a local attorney in your city and state right away to protect your legal rights. Claims against governmental agencies can be very difficult to win and personal injury cases can be complicated… especially when trying to...

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