Questions answered by Tai Christopher Bogan

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How do you convince a judge in California family court that a child under 14 (very mature 12 year old) is a legitimate witness

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Hire an attorney. It is really not uncommon for 12 year old's to be witnesses. Just qualify them as a competent witness.

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Any resource or argument I can use in court to reduce my misdemeanor ticket for driving with expired D.L ,I can't renew my D.L.

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Hire an attorney if you can afford one. If you cannot afford one, then since this is currently a misdemeanor you can have an attorney appointed by...

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When applying for an expungement of a long-ago felony from my criminal record, do I need to include character reference letters?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

If you went to prison then you need a certificate of rehabilitation. Also ask the court to reduce your charge to a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal...

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Is there DEJ for non-drug misdemeanors in California?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Courts offer things similar to DEJ. Basically getting the charge dismissed after a certain waiting period. Get an attorney and your offer would be...

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I am the Plaintiff in a Civil Case against my ex husband. If a matter was heard in our divorce, can he bring the same matter up

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Cant litigate it twice. "Collateral Estoppel" and "Res Judicata" tell us so. Wow! I remembered something from law school.

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Do I have a malpractice claim?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

I am not going to comment on whether this attorney was ineffective. I want to clear things up for you procedurally. First, an appeal can ONLY be...

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Can a will be changed if there is no codecile? can diburstment be made based on is what one believes " he or she wanted"?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

I hope you didn't "sign the damn papers" as you say. Anyhow this should be fought out in Probate Court. The attorney told you to hire your own...

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I worked for a non-profit start up in California for 1 year and never got paid. Can I do anything?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Not enough info listed in this question. Did you agree to work without pay? Even for a little bit of time? Did you start the non profit? If you...

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Can i be searched for skateboarding without probable cause?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Sound like you were harassed. If evidence was found against you can have your lawyer file a motion to suppress. If you consented to the search,...

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How can I get a lawyer to sit down and help me with how to deal with a small claims case against me?

Tai's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

Some courts offer small claims clinics to assist people with their case. That is free. Next there are some very good publications online about...

Tai Christopher Bogan's Answers (2396)

How do you convince a judge in California family court that a child under 14 (very mature 12 year old) is a legitimate witness

Any resource or argument I can use in court to reduce my misdemeanor ticket for driving with expired D.L ,I can't renew my D.L.

When applying for an expungement of a long-ago felony from my criminal record, do I need to include character reference letters?

Is there DEJ for non-drug misdemeanors in California?

I am the Plaintiff in a Civil Case against my ex husband. If a matter was heard in our divorce, can he bring the same matter up

Do I have a malpractice claim?

Can a will be changed if there is no codecile? can diburstment be made based on is what one believes " he or she wanted"?

I worked for a non-profit start up in California for 1 year and never got paid. Can I do anything?

Can i be searched for skateboarding without probable cause?

How can I get a lawyer to sit down and help me with how to deal with a small claims case against me?