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Someone wrote me 2 checks that bounced. In fact, it turned out that the accounts were closed. What can I do to get money back?
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Answered on March 18, 2009
It looks like the police are your best bet. If the person knowingly wrote checks against a closed account or one that had insufficient funds, it...
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Can I contest a ticket issued under Washington's cell phone ban law when I was not ticketed for any primary offense?
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Answered on March 17, 2009
In California, the hands-free cell phone law is a "primary offense," meaning that alone can be the basis for the stop.
In order to be able to...
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Do I have a case against my doctor?
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Answered on March 17, 2009
Although you don't specifically state in your question, I assume you reported what happened to you to the police. If you haven't, be sure to file...
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I have a drug case.what's the best way to defend myself?
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Answered on March 17, 2009
The most direct answer is: Get a criminal defense attorney to represent you. Yes, you're entitled to represent yourself, but in virtually every...
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CAN MY ATTORNEY NOT REPRESENT ME
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Answered on March 17, 2009
You can always fire your attorney and seek new representation.
Most criminal cases resolve by way of a "deal" or plea agreement. Your case may...
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Is the doctor responsible for this surgical error?
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Answered on March 17, 2009
Your question is really two in one.
Who is "responsible" for the fees? If by who has to pay, the answer is you. You contracted with the...
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I was arrested about 6yrs ago for scratching my husband. didnt file charges neither did d Da. i psoted bail can i get that $ bak
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Answered on March 16, 2009
There are two main ways to post bail - a cash deposit and through a bail bondsman. If you paid a cash bail, then once the case is finished, the...
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Restraining orders
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Answered on March 16, 2009
Anybody can file for a restraining order... it sounds like if he was truly going to file, your neighbor would file under the "civil harassment"...
I got caught having unlawful sex with a minor.
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Answered on March 16, 2009
It depends on the age difference between you and the minor. If the difference is less than three years, it's a misdemeanor. More than three years...
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Trusting people in your home and they steal your rent money. Now act like I owe them.
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Answered on March 15, 2009
Have you filed a report with the Brea Police Department yet? The more information you have for them, the better the chances are they'll follow up...
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