When can an officer of the law inform you you "are not free to go?"

For an interesting (and short) explanation of how the pedestrian stop process works, see:...

I was in an accident & have insurance, my insurance decided liability is 80/20 the other driver is taking me to small claims.

If you haven't yet, you may want to consider sending a copy of the small claims complaint to your insurer and demanding that they immediately...

Is landlord’s homeowner’s insurance playing settlement games?

For a user-friendly summary of an insurer's duty to settle under California law, see:...

Is it legal to record an internet video chat session between you and another person without the other person's consent?

Your question does not state whether your son would know in advance that he is being recorded. Assuming he does not, what you propose doing may...

What is legal as far as privacy in a public place being posted on youtube.

Believe it or not, what you propose doing may violate California's wiretapping laws. Under California law, it is a crime to record a private...

28 day lock out. Can I exercise my legal rights and remain in my room without further legal issue?

Check out the California Tenant handbook published by the California Department of Consumer Affairs...

A tenant has a roommate who blocks me from moving my car. The tenant then hit my car at $1600 damages and refuses to pay

I agree with Mr. Doland. However, before you file a small claim complaint you may want to consider reporting the accident to your own auto insurer...

Did my wife commit Felony Embezzlement?

Based on the fact pattern, your wife may have committed a felony embezzlement since the amount misappropriated is more than $200. (See,...

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How will I know if I'm included in my domestic partner's life insurance and estate?

I'm so very sorry for your loss. The life insurance proceeds will go to whoever your partner designated as his beneficiary. Once the insurer...

A finding of negligence is insufficient; you will need direct "causation" testimony from the insurer confirming that the premium increase was due...