The statue of limitation only runs until the case is filed. The conviction and sentence are probably still valid. You need to talk with your own...

A friend gave me some furniture (dinner table, chair) as a gift and later we agreed I would give her money. Now I cant afford it

Your statement indicates the furniture was a "gift". A gift is a transfer of property with donative intent. The later agreement that you would...

I am suppose to go to court but want to fire my atty and can't afford a new one right now.

Ask about moving for a continuance. If you can find a new attorney, he or she can do that with the grounds being needing time to prepare. [In...

Could I file a lawsuit for harrassment?

To make a lawful arrest, "[t]he arresting officer must have probable cause to believe a[ misdemeanor] offense has been or is being committed in his...

Can a contractor place a lein and sue for unpaid construction fees?

Yes, he can. The remedies are not mutually exclusive. If he gets paid, though, he must act to remove the lien properly. If the lien was not...

Appealing EDD denial of benefits due to discharged for misconduct -suspended license for tickets that not mine

You probably should not have put one of your friend's cars in your name. Employment is in general, "at will" - meaning either party can terminate...

How do I find out if an attorney has the proper legal authority to file a notice of appearance?

To file a Notice of Appearance, an attorney would have to have a license to practice law in the state where the action is, and the attorney would...

I have filed a Discovery in a foreclosure case, in which the Plaintiff has never responded. Do I file a new Discovery?

You usually don't file discovery requests, you send them to the opposing party. Neither a new attorney for the opposition nor a Motion to Dismiss...

Can I sue my employer for wilfully providing false information about my hour..etc to EDD?

You would have the burden of proving the extent of your damages by a preponderance of the evidence. It would probably be very difficult for you to...

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