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Private attorney vs. public defender

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

If you have the financial capacity to hire a private lawyer you must do it. Public defenders are good lawyers too, however, they do not have much...

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Is it true that you cant fire your lawyer??

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

You have all the right to hire another lawyer if you feel that you are not confident with the current lawyer that you are working your case with....

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I seem to be at a standstill in a case where I received a botched toe surgery. No attorney will represent me.

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

Before taking any steps, hire a lawyer to represent you in court. This will help you resolve the issue the right away. Good luck

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Is the hospital liable?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

This is a common situation. However, it is best to consult a lawyer to address this issue right away. Provide the complete information to a medical...

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Have a home which has an in-law unit which I rent to a man he works but late on paying partial payment for June has excuses.

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

You can give your tenant 3-day notice if he will not be able to pay you on July 1st. However, consulting a lawyer is the best option so that you...

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Yesterday afternoon police officers entered our home claiming that someone had called them, we told them no calls were called

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

The police have definitely violate your rights. There should be probable cause for the police to search your home without a warrant. With the given...

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If LL knew the business was an illegal business by the federal government, but state permitted does this void the lease?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

No. This does not invalidate the contract of lease. It is the responsibility of the tenants to abide the laws of the state where the business is...

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Can a LL charge a yearly balloon payment? how excessive of payments can he exceed?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

Review your lease agreement. If it's a yearly contract of lease, the landlord shall not increase rental until the signed lease agreement is...

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Who do I ask an extension for? For community hours. The clerk?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

Before making any further step, you must consult an attorney first. You should appear in court with an attorney or at least be represented by a...

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Can the California Parole Department restrict a parolee from using marijuana, when it is prescribed for medical conditions?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

Unfortunately, you are prohibited to use marijuana even for medical purposes because you do not enjoy the same rights as to those patients who have...

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Private attorney vs. public defender

Is it true that you cant fire your lawyer??

I seem to be at a standstill in a case where I received a botched toe surgery. No attorney will represent me.

Is the hospital liable?

Have a home which has an in-law unit which I rent to a man he works but late on paying partial payment for June has excuses.

Yesterday afternoon police officers entered our home claiming that someone had called them, we told them no calls were called

If LL knew the business was an illegal business by the federal government, but state permitted does this void the lease?

Can a LL charge a yearly balloon payment? how excessive of payments can he exceed?

Who do I ask an extension for? For community hours. The clerk?

Can the California Parole Department restrict a parolee from using marijuana, when it is prescribed for medical conditions?