Questions answered by Matt Koohanim

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Can my healthcare provider place a lien on my personal injury settlement?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

If the healthcare / medical care providers treated you on a lien basis and didn't charge you upfront per visit, then they have a lien. Whether they...

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On complaint should I list the policy and AAA as defendants- besides drunk driver & Boyfriend(driver of the vehicle) ?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

You should retain an attorney immediately. The questions you are posing show your limited knowledge of the law. For example, if your boyfriend is...

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In a parental dispute, is it legal for one spouse to use slander and unfounded charges to punish an ex spouse?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

It sounds like she needs an aggressive attorney to assist her in the battle with the DSS worker and if she is not divorced yet, she will need a...

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If you kill somebody as self defense like in a situation where there is a knife attack will that give jail time to the defender?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

This hypothetical question is more complex then the way you are presenting it. If the individual uses a knife and you use a gun, then you may have...

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After week went back to doctor to get new xray that shows elbow fracture, can I sue for malpractice?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

I agree with attorney Fabiano. Medical malpractice cases are not the easiest to obtain recovery for. After you retain an attorney who will make the...

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How can someone be charged with both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

They are leaving it to the jury to decide your actions at the time of the incident, whether you acted with intent or perhaps you acted with gross...

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Is there a way to have parking violation bureau cancel the late fee that I don't deserve?

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

If you are able to go to your bank / or go online and get a print out to show that they did in fact cash the check on the due date, they you can...

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If you responding to a Grand Jury Subpoena

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

It's not a good idea to post questions regarding a Grand Jury Subpoena on this forum. Please contact an attorney for a consultation.

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Will it go away then? Or do I have to wait 7 years like most criminal charges

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

First and foremost, when a warrant gets issued, not only it doesn't go away, but it stops the clock on your probation. So even in 20 years from...

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Moving forward, I understand that any job application, license application or whatever will ask about rehabilitation.

Matt's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

I agree with my colleague, Ms. Ferguson, as she is right on point. In addition, California Labor Code 432.7 prohibits employers from asking an...

Matt Koohanim's Answers (604)

Can my healthcare provider place a lien on my personal injury settlement?

On complaint should I list the policy and AAA as defendants- besides drunk driver & Boyfriend(driver of the vehicle) ?

In a parental dispute, is it legal for one spouse to use slander and unfounded charges to punish an ex spouse?

If you kill somebody as self defense like in a situation where there is a knife attack will that give jail time to the defender?

After week went back to doctor to get new xray that shows elbow fracture, can I sue for malpractice?

How can someone be charged with both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter?

Is there a way to have parking violation bureau cancel the late fee that I don't deserve?

If you responding to a Grand Jury Subpoena

Will it go away then? Or do I have to wait 7 years like most criminal charges

Moving forward, I understand that any job application, license application or whatever will ask about rehabilitation.