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      Unlicensed Driver Citation for Foreign Resident?

      What is the name of your state? CA. A friend of mine received a speeding and unlicensed driver ticket recently because the officer would not accept his valid foreign driver's license. He is in California on a B-2 tourist visa temporarily. At his arraignment, the judge refused to dismiss on the...
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      VC 38300 Point? (California)

      Thanks for your help. I think the most current is the 2019 version where 38300 is still listed a zero points on page 49 https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/2019-JC-BAIL.pdf
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      VC 38300 Point? (California)

      What is the name of your state? CA Is VC 38300 (disobeying a posted sign) a moving violation that puts a point on your license or not? It looks like many legal websites claim that it is and many lawyers on other sites seem to disagree. Per the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule, 38300 does not...
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      Transfer Deed of Deceased Person's Real Property

      From what I understand, his mother was in a nursing home for at least a decade before her death. My friend took care of her, her property, and all her other needs. She told everyone in the family that she intended to give the property to him and so far, they say they are willing to honor that. I...
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      Transfer Deed of Deceased Person's Real Property

      Thank you for all your response. I presumed this would be the case. I suppose my friend will have to take out a loan to pay attorney fees as he and all the other heirs are indigent.
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      Transfer Deed of Deceased Person's Real Property

      Thanks for your replies. I assumed he would have to go through probate. I had urged him to become a joint tenant with his mother, but he never got around to it. Knowing him and his family (major procrastinators), what would be the consequences for this property if they never probated it or try...
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      Transfer Deed of Deceased Person's Real Property

      What is the name of your state? CA My friend's mother recently passed away without any estate planning. Her only asset is a home with a paid off mortgage probably valued around $300,000-$400,000 and held in fee simple absolute with no other owners. I understand that real property cannot be...
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      Non-Attorney using "J.D." Designation

      What is the name of your state (California)? May a non-attorney advertise/use the designation of "J.D." assuming the person actually has such a degree, is not offering legal services, or creating an assumption that he/she is an attorney?
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      California LLC

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California Can I form an LLC for a business that primarily focuses of shipping, copies, and other office type activities but also offers notarization services? I see that California has a prohibition against LLCs for businesses that offer...
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      Restraining Order Against Tenant

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. Is it possible to get a restraining order against a current tenant? I operate an owner-occupied apartment with 4 units including the one I live in. A new tenant has threatened to kill me and is displaying bizarre behavior. He is awake...
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      Hot Water Problems

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I live in an apartment in a converted 19th Century home. I have been experiencing substantial problems with the hot water in my unit. The hot water is great when it works, but it is sporadic and unreliable. I am virtually unable to do anything...
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      Suing USPS under FTCA

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal/CA I am planning to submit a claim under the Federal Torts Claims Act to the United States Postal Service. I have the SF-95 claim form, but there is no information about where to send it or how to submit it. Does anyone know the address...
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      Strict Liability

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA As I recall, California generally applies a strict liability standard in products liability cases for personal injury. Is strict liability available for products that cause damage to personal property (assuming the item is a product, the seller...
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      Insurance Billing Dispute

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I am involved in a billing dispute with my Kaiser HMO and have a few questions. I do not want to go past the due date at the end of the month, but so far, Kaiser has ignored multiple letters and messages directed to the appropriate departments...
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      Cailfornia Sales Tax on In-Store Rebates

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA When a merchant calculates sales tax when there is an in-store or "instant" rebate, is the customer required to pay sales tax on the full retail price of the item (e.g. $200 phone with $100 in-store rebate; CA sales tax on $100 paid or the full...
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      Demand Letter for Corporate Defendant

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I am considering suing a California corporation in small claims court. I am aware that I should serve process to the corporation's agent listed on the Secretary of State's website. Should I also send my demand letter to this agent or to the...
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      Subpoena for Continued Hearing

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I received a subpoena to appear as a witness on Oct. 12, 2012 and appeared as ordered. I was never called because the case was continued as the defendant did not show. The hearing has been continued to Dec. 17. Is the original subpoena still in...
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      Work-Related Subpoena

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I have received a subpoena to appear as a witness in a civil case arising out of my duties at work. I will have to take time off work to appear. Is my employer required to pay wages during the appearance as it is work-related?
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      Verbal Contract

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I know verbal contracts are valid in California as long as they don't fall within the statute of frauds or other code sections that specifically prohibit them. I was wondering how one goes about proving the existence of a verbal contract to the...
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      Gibney, Anthony, & Flaherty Letters

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I remember a while back there was some talk about cease and desist letters sent by Gibney, Anthony, and Flaherty demanding cash payment and surrender of merchandise from allegedly counterfeit items sold on eBay, Craigslist, etc. I understand...

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