Generally, the appearance date listed on the citation is simply a deadline by which the defendant must appear and see the court clerk to either pay...

Citation for parking at public metered parking directly outside my apartment. I did not display my residential pass.

Contesting parking tickets is often an uphill battle. Its starts as an administrative process, and depending upon the jurisdiction and which...

The base fines for this violation are set forth in California Vehicle Code section 42001.11. Of course, after all the "surcharges" and "penalty...

That seems to be a creative tactic, although one that I don't think is likely to be successful. That's because being charged with a violation of...

I was terminated from my job because I was accused of not providing my availability after I was told there were no hrs available

There's not really enough information provided in your question to enable an answer. A key principle to keep in mind is that California follows...

My bicycle was stolen from train station rental locker. How likely is restitution from property mgmt company via small claims?

I would recommend filing a police report as well. In addition to discussing it with the property management company, you should be sure to submit...

It depends. California Code of Civil Procedure Sec. 116.220(a)(5) provides that, "The small claims court has jurisdiction ... For an injunction or...

Can I ask for dismissal for small claims case due to errors the plaintiff made on forms?

One thing to keep in mind is that small claims court is designed to be a less formal and more streamlined process. The judge may be inclined to...

Can I sue in small claims court for money owes from bounce ck from a previous employer

I agree with Attorney Alwill. In addition, the District Attorney's Office in many counties have bad check recovery programs that may be of...

I agree with Attorney McManus. The following document from the court may also contain information which pertains to your...