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At the TRO hearing where both parties were present pro per the judge was the one asking the witness questions. Is this normal?
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Answered on March 25, 2014
Judges, especially when dealing with DV, are accorded a great deal of discretion in considering all the evidence in front of them. I would advise...
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If my case has been dismissed at summary judgment, do I file a writ or take it to court of appeal?
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Answered on March 24, 2014
You would file an appeal from the judgment of dismissal, not a writ.
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Are there any pro bono appellate attorneys who will take a case if they see the person is innocent?
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Answered on March 20, 2014
Possession for sale sounds like a criminal case, and your husband is entitled to a free appellate attorney if he cannot afford to hire one. His...
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In California, can i file a NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR STRIKING PORTIONS OF COMPLAINT on an order already made?
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Answered on March 20, 2014
Not sure what you mean by "an order already made?" But if you want to strike out portions of a complaint you already filed, you would file an...
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Can an "Order to Request to Correct a Small Claims Judgement" (SC-108a) by filed after a Trial de Novo?
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Answered on March 14, 2014
Of course you have that right. But a motion to correct a judgment is not the appropriate vehicle with which to address legal errors. That would be...
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What forms would I use to file a Petition for a Writ of Administrative Mandate and what court would it be appropriate to file it
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Answered on March 12, 2014
There are no "forms." You would file in the district court of appeal for your district. If you are a union member, your union may handle the...
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The due date for filing my opening brief was for 02/11/14, due to poor health I was not able to comply. what's next?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
If your opening brief was due on 2/11/14, your appeal must have been dismissed by now (you should have received a letter from the court of appeal...
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What is the process I have to take if there was perjury of fraud in an Unlawful Detainer?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
The place to start is what are you trying to achieve? Criminal cases are opened at the District Attorney's office. I doubt they would bother with...
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If my lawyer file a motion to dismiss and or new trial on my sentencing how long the judge will make a decision?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Your attorney is the best person to answer this question.
Court Decorum - When judge says "matter submitted" - what does that mean? are parties expected to say" submitted"?
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Answered on March 07, 2014
When the judge says the matter is submitted that means it's been given over to her to decide and there is no more argument. If it is in the form of...
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