Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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Small Claims Court

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

Yes, particularly if the service was proper and the subject matter was something where there was joint and several liability. You will receive a...

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Can the police arrest someone legally living in a home but was thrown out who has made threats to the owner's child?

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

I can't tell who you are in relation to the somebody. If you broke into the home and made criminal threats the police don't have to wait for an...

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I got pulled over by an off duty cop and he waited for a city cop (on duty) to give me a ticket?

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

No problem with an off duty cop handing you over to an on duty officer. As far as the bac goes they don't have to write that on the citation...

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First degree burglary. first offense. failure to appear. is there a way to serve little or no time?

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

It depends on all the facts and circumstances of the case. Burglary plus failure to appear may mean the defendant will be kept in jail until his...

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My son is being charged with possession of marijuana in his control. He is 17 and got pulled over and they found weed in the

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

What he could be charged with depends on how much marijuana he had. If the amount in the backpack was 28.5 grams (an ounce) or less then it's just...

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Are there any attorneys in the San Bernardino area willing to help a mentally disabled lady Pro Bono?

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

The question of competence is central to this case. You say the defendant is mentally disabled, that she's on SSI, that you have her power of...

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Probation Violation 26 year old College Graduate , working, no prior criminal record- Dirty tests Medical Marijuana San Jose CA.

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

Not with your history of violations and not in Santa Clara County.

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I am 16 years old and i decided to steal 5 vide games totaling 89.02, what are going to be the consequences of my actions?

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

You don't hire a public defender since you are not paying him. he will be appointed if you have no money to pay a private lawyer. He will be best...

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I was fired an now my former employer wants me to sign a non disclosure agreement. Am I protected? I have 1 day to sign.

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

I think you are being offered one month's pay to give up any legal rights you have and those are not many in the first place. Unless you are...

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It could be that oop how do i go about apppealing it or getiing it removed ?

John's answer | Answered on May 31, 2009

CPS doesn't have to wait on criminal charges before they can act. You should hire a lawyer to deal with them as they are the most unreasonable...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

Small Claims Court

Can the police arrest someone legally living in a home but was thrown out who has made threats to the owner's child?

I got pulled over by an off duty cop and he waited for a city cop (on duty) to give me a ticket?

First degree burglary. first offense. failure to appear. is there a way to serve little or no time?

My son is being charged with possession of marijuana in his control. He is 17 and got pulled over and they found weed in the

Are there any attorneys in the San Bernardino area willing to help a mentally disabled lady Pro Bono?

Probation Violation 26 year old College Graduate , working, no prior criminal record- Dirty tests Medical Marijuana San Jose CA.

I am 16 years old and i decided to steal 5 vide games totaling 89.02, what are going to be the consequences of my actions?

I was fired an now my former employer wants me to sign a non disclosure agreement. Am I protected? I have 1 day to sign.

It could be that oop how do i go about apppealing it or getiing it removed ?