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Amina Renee Merritt
Sacramento Juvenile Law Attorney.
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Attorney answers:

  1. Robert Marshall Sanger
  2. Amina Renee Merritt
  3. William Ira Corman

Complaint against my employer the state of California DMV

Asked by a user in Desert Hot Springs, CA - about 1 year ago.

I agree with my colleague Mr. Sanger, that you need an employment or civil rights attorney. Also, I believe the attorney you choose should be experienced in dealing with public entity employers, because the State normally has internal and governmental claims procedures which must be complied with and which have very specific timelines. . . . The sooner the better!

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Attorney answers:

  1. Pamela Koslyn
  2. Amina Renee Merritt

I was asked to perform duties that constitute fraud. I strongly stated I would not commit fraud.

Asked by a user in Carlsbad, NM - about 1 year ago.

This questions raises a lot of other questions. Depending on the type of fraud involved, you may be protected by whistleblower laws. I would definitely consult an attorney to discuss the details. Many employment laws involve timelines, so you should consult an attorney as soon as possible.

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Attorney answers:

  1. Wadi F Muhaisen
  2. Amina Renee Merritt

I have two underage drinking charges on my record from over 10 years ago in the state of colorado, can they be expunged?

Asked by a user in Denver, CO - about 1 year ago.

Many states differ on the procedure to expunge criminal records. I practice in California, and we have very specific laws on how to expunge criminal records. In fact, there is a self-help guide on our Court website at www.courtinfo.ca.gov that might be helpful to you. The answer to your question involves whether the charges were actually prosecuted and resulted in a criminal conviction. If not, it may be as simple as writing to the arresting agency and requesting that the charges be...

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Attorney answers:

  1. Wadi F Muhaisen
  2. Amina Renee Merritt

Can i emancipate at age 16

Asked by a user in Colorado Springs, CO - about 1 year ago.

Many states have laws allowing minors to emancipate beginning at age 16. You will have to check the statute in your State. In California, our courts allow minors to emancipate by filing a petition with the family law court. The minor must make a legal showing that he or she is able to be self-sufficient before the court will grant the petition. A showing of self-sufficiency can include doing well in school or being poised to graduate, having employment, having a stable living environment,...