Am I at fault

Duplicate post. Please see my eloquent response to the first version of the post several minutes ago. Thanks.

What would the general sentence be for an African-American male minor for grand theft, first offense.

Unless your friend has a criminal past record, he will likely not be tried as an adult. He will likely be handled as a juvenile and probation is...

Can they charge him for it? How can they charge him for it without actual proof

The stop for any traffic offense would not justify a search. However, police only need probable cause to legally search a vehicle. In other words,...

Does my husband have legal parental rights to our daughter now that we are married?

Yes, now that you are married, your husband has now legal rights. You and your husband now share joint legal and physical custody. This all of...

My question is can I have my landlord reimburse us for his faulty wiring causing damage to our personal belongs?

Faulty wiring damaging your belongings would be a basis for reimbursement. However, it seems as if you knew or should have known about the problem...

Can I sue my lawyer?

A legal malpractice case for missing a Statute of Limitations would be a valid premise but you'd also have to prove the validity of the injury...

Am I at fault?

I'm not reading anything in your post to conclude that you did anything wrong or caused the vehicle behind you to hit the vehicle which was in...

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What happens next ....

Talk to a local lawyer before you pay anything. I usually tell a client not to pay. A civil demand letter is not due until they get a judgment and...

What should I expect at the first court date regarding establishing paternity? I am not contesting it. Do I need a lawyer?

First, if you can't afford a lawyer and the father can, you should be able to seek fees from him due to your need and inability to pay. It is in...

Can I still file a civil suit, based on the time that has passed, and is it possible to do this from out-of-sate?

I believe that California has a 2 year Statute of Limitations for personal injury cases but please check with local counsel to be sure.