California law...re:defamation

Dear Poster, This sounds more like perjury than defamation. The issue is when someone is involved in a family law matter they may have a...

Can i take my child's father back to court for child support after i was already granted child support but modified it ?

Dear Poster, You do NOT need to promise not to modify it again. Moreover, whenever there is a change of circumstances for either party it may...

Who is responsible in California if a rental agency hires a painter that damages my motorcycle?

Dear Poster, Generally, it is the painter who should be sued. However, your post is unusual in that you say there is video footage proving ...

Forgot to pay for an item at a hardware store, paid next day. Are there legal consequences?

Dear Poster, I doubt anything more will come of this. Unless the police were called and made a report, and it appears they did not, it is VERY...

Can i pull a phone conversation off of cell phone to prove a sexual harassment case?

Dear Poster, Yes, you can use this evidence. If you are representing yourself, go to the county law library and read up on "laying a...

Dear Palm Desert, Request the inspection in WRITING. State that you have made this request before and state the times, dates and method of...

How do I collect my unpaid payment?

Dear Poster, First, communicate in writing. Send a demand letter. Or better yet, have an attorney send a demand letter. If they do not pay,...

I got a open container but I was the passenger in wal mart parking lot ?

Dear Poster, Although Mississippi as a state does not have an affirmative prohibition against open containers, certain counties and cities...

Is it legal to openly discuss details of allegations made against me or events that happened pertaining to the accusation?

Generally, no, it is not illegal. _______________________________________________________________________________

It is permissible for a private investigator?

Dear Poster, The answer, is "maybe." There are many posts on Avvo regarding video and audio recordings. The problem with all these cases...