Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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How do I sue a girlfriend who stole over $10,000 worth of electronics and jewelry from my home?

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

The first question you are going to have to worry about is how do you prove that this is stolen property and then if you do have proof consider...

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How can I tell if an underage crime is on a permanent record, and if so, how do I get it removed?

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

Take your daughter to the police department, pay $25 to get her fingerprinted, send the prints to your state's Dept of Justice and you will get her...

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Should I pay off my ticket even though they wrote down the wrong DL# on the ticket they sent home to me?

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

If there is real confusion about whose driving record then is going on and you don't mind a risk then chance not paying it. My guess is they'll...

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Demanding lump sum payment after set monthly payments have been agreed upon?

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

Don't sign any contract unless you run it by a lawyer and it's to your advantage. A "verbal"agreement is legal but if the terms can't be stated or...

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CA Tenant suing for retained portion of Security Deposit

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

Yes the tenant can initiate the suit and then the judge will determine what is attributable to normal wear and tear and what to tenant negligence...

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Can landlord asks the tenant to move out if the city and county sue the landlord the in-law is in violation the city code

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

Sue the "tenant" in ejection as a squatter. If the apartment is illegal, the tenant has no right to be there. Do not force it yourself, however...

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My vehicle was stolen on private property. Can I take legal action? If so, should it be against the mgmt co. or the security co.

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

If it was stolen from a parking garage or lot there's probably language in your contract (the back of the parking receipt) which exempts them for...

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I recieved a summons posted on my apartment door in Albany,NY. Is this a legal way to deliver a summons?

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

I don't practice in NY but some rules are the same everywhere, one being that a summons has to be personally served. The exception is that if...

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Can someone convicted of child molesting 11 ago work in a home childcare setting., as a repairman.

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

Most likely he shouldn't be although that depends on your state law. You should consult an IN lawyer to find out for sure. As a general matter...

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Can I file a suit against someone for wrongful harassment

John's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

In mpost states you don't need to file suit. You can simply petition the court for your own restraining order. If there is good cause it will be...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

How do I sue a girlfriend who stole over $10,000 worth of electronics and jewelry from my home?

How can I tell if an underage crime is on a permanent record, and if so, how do I get it removed?

Should I pay off my ticket even though they wrote down the wrong DL# on the ticket they sent home to me?

Demanding lump sum payment after set monthly payments have been agreed upon?

CA Tenant suing for retained portion of Security Deposit

Can landlord asks the tenant to move out if the city and county sue the landlord the in-law is in violation the city code

My vehicle was stolen on private property. Can I take legal action? If so, should it be against the mgmt co. or the security co.

I recieved a summons posted on my apartment door in Albany,NY. Is this a legal way to deliver a summons?

Can someone convicted of child molesting 11 ago work in a home childcare setting., as a repairman.

Can I file a suit against someone for wrongful harassment