What determines if someone is prosecuted for making copies of CDs and DVDs illegally?

Only the DA or the DOJ can decide to prosecute for crimes. They usually don't pursue minor offenses where it will cause more harm than good. They...

Do I refer myself in third person as "Plaintiff" when representing myself (Pro Per)?

Depends on the situation. If it is a declaration then it is first person if it is a brief then it is third person.

I reside in CA. but have 2 open child support cases in FL. I am disabled with no income. Need help with my modification.

Florida apparently has jurisdiction repost for Florida.

Appeal a motion to quash service of summons?

I can tell you based upon the law and the court's ruling your chances of winning after about a year are very slim. It would be better to simply...

Even if this was a unlimited civil appeal, the court of appeals rarely grant sanctions and only in very egregious cases. you can't file a motion...

Signing over parental rights

Parental rights won't be terminated to punish a parent. They won't leave a child without two parents unless it is for a guardianship. There is no...

Restraining order?

civil harassment and domestic violence restraining orders are always granted initially on an ex parte basis. Those are the only ones you can apply...

Any state claim against a California agency must be presented within 6 months unless you get a petition to file later. You most likely will have a...

I am a non party to a legal proceeding which has been subpoenaed to give an oral deposition

Relevancy is a rarely an appropriate objection in a deposition. You should get an attorney or simply just answer the questions. Unless something is...

I am being sued by a lady who specifies that she went for her nail appointment but wants to sue me for no handicap parking

Many ADA plaintiff lawyers make a lot of money from people that fight these because they get attorney fees. There are few defenses so the best...