Are there any laws coming into effect the beginning of this year 2014 that pertain to felons?

My question is, who told you this? If it's your defense counsel, listen to him or her. If not, as Mr. Cernyar states, if you have a good deal in...

Discovery is not "allowed," on appeal, meaning an appellate court will not issue subpoenas, or permit depositions, etc. However, as a writ is...

Whether this is a covered loss will depend on the terms of your policy. Get it out and read it--also file a claim. Also, you may be covered for...

My family and I was served with an unlawful detainer. We each answered it.

I would expect that the default judgment will be vacated on grounds of mistake or clerical error. If not, you will need to file a motion to vacate...

I agree with my colleagues-no opening statement is required. What you should do however, is prepare a short presentation containing the essential...

My SUB lease landlord does not have right of possession at time of Unlawful Detainer trial?

If you're no longer in possession, there's no longer a basis for eviction. Instead, the landlord would need to proceed with a civil action for...

CA: Can a tenant video record incidents of noise disturbances to show landlord or to prove in small claims court?

The rules of admissibility are relaxed in small claims court, but whether you will be allowed to play it will depend on the bench officer (also the...

Calendar days refers to each successive day. Technically speaking, five calendar days would fall on Sunday, therefore the filing would be due the...

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Is it okay that a judge is only allowing my husband to make a motion on ineffective assistance of counsil at his sentencing.

At a minimum, your husband's attorney should file a notice of appeal. If he meets the financial eligibility requirements, an attorney will be...

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Is there any way after the fact to add documents to the Clerk's Transcript for a family court appeal?

Yes. You make a motion to augment the record on appeal. You can download the form from the California Appellate Court website. You need to attach...