Is prejudice presume in California when a defendant is denied his right to represent himself at the day of trial?

This sounds like a criminal matter. You need to speak with a criminal defense attorney.

How do I file an action for harassment? I fulfilled terms of a contract and the other party is demanding more and taking me to

A complete answer would likely require a review of your contract and an in person consultation. Contact a local lawyer. Many will provide a brief...

Sudden change in tenancy lease agreement without notice

Closing the laundry room at 9 pm would more than likely be reasonable. A manager of an apartment building would be allowed to make such a...

Is it illegal in California to leave your trash in a pile in your driveway ?

Start by documenting the issue - take pictures or video - then contact the city and/or the health department.

Contact the county or the city and ask whether they have any ordinance in place prohibiting the practice. In counties/cities where recycling is...

We had a subcontractor that did work for us that ended up costing us re-work that was considered warranty work.

If you have not already done so, ask the subcontractor, in writing to reimburse you for the costs to repair the work. If the sub refuses, you may...

Challenge of venue: what is the best step to take?

This is the way venue challenges work in Small Claims. If the defendant thinks the venue is wrong, he files a venue challenge and is supposed to...

Do I (defendant) need to attend court on my trial date if a negotiation was settled and Stipulation signed?

Check with your attorney if you had one. If not, call the plaintiff's attorney. If that does not work, check with the court to see if they still...

What do i do if my lawyer quit & can not find another one in bakersfield do to intemidation and conflict of interest MDL OF CASE

If you can't find an employment attorney in Bakersfield, then look for one outside of Bakersfield. If you have contacted every employment...

What damages can a party ask for for breach of implied in fact contract and?

Generally, a breach of contract cause of action will not justify a request or award of punitive damages. The amount of damages for a contract...