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California State.
I need some advice badly. :(
I am the father of a 6 year old child. (The mother is completely out of the picture and gave up parental rights to me.) 5 years ago I gave up parental guardianship of my son to a close family member who wanted to take guardianship to help me out...
United States District Court in California.
I am going to be hiring a retired police officer in California for the purposes of testifying as an expert witness on police policy and procedure for my lawsuit in federal court. He has extensive back ground experience and training in various forms...
California State: Police procedure issue.
I am involved in a lawsuit concerning proper police procedure. I am trying to gain some insight into proper police procedure (in general) concerning safety precautions involving traffic stops.
The question is as follows: Is it ever considered safe or...
U.S. Federal District Court located in California.
First off, I would like to thank those of you who regularly provide your time to assisting people like me who need assistance in various legal matters. Your advise has assisted me in defeating the government defendant's motion for summary...
California State
I understand that when someone sues a police officer in federal court for a 4th amendment violation or false arrest, the plaintiff may sue the officer under the federal statute 42 U.S.C. 1983. This can be separate from a state civil suit claim, however. If someone wanted to sue...
This is a private conversation between melissachavarri and cunundrum69:
In a post submitted by you, you asked... "okay so my question is: if someone who lives in my house is on informal probation and just got recently incarcerated one night ago, can the police still do a probation search when...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
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FEDERAL CIVIL US DISTRICT COURT
I am a pro-se plaintiff in a civil rights action. (42 USC 1983). I had met with defense counsel and we had filed a joint case management statement. The Court had scheduled a case management conference between the parties. On the day I was supposed...
US Federal District Court in California.
I am a pro-per Plaintiff in a civil action. I recently had my case management conference with the attorney's for the Defendant's and we discussed the issue of Depositions. I informed the Defendant's that I wanted to conduct a deposition where I...
FEDERAL LAW:
Here is my situation. I recently filed my first amended complaint in a civil lawsuit. The Defendant's have not yet been served. On the same day I filed my amended complaint, the case was transfered to a different federal Court because a different Judge had been assigned because...
This is pertaining to the Civil Laws of the State of California and Federal Court.
I filed a civil action in Federal Court within the statute of limitations period. Something arose in the Court's order which informed me that I was needing to dismiss the present lawsuit and refile it for...
This is pertaining to the Civil Laws of the State of California and Federal Court.
I filed a civil action in Federal Court within the statute of limitations period. Something arose in the Court's order that I was needing to dismiss the lawsuit and refile it for reasons not relevant to discuss...
California State Criminal Courts
I am a defendant in a criminal case, and I recently lost my trial and was convicted of a misdemeanor charge. During my pre-trial phase, I was asked by the Court if I was wanting to represent myself or hire a private attorney or wanted legal counsel appointed to...
CALIFORNIA STATE CRIMINAL COURT
I am the Defendant in a criminal case. My guilty plea was given in 2005. I was then placed on a deferred adjudication program where the judgment of conviction would not be entered unless I failed to complete the diversion classes and pay fines. In 2010, I failed...
CALIFORNIA STATE CRIMINAL COURT
My public defender has flat out told me that he does not know the answer to the following question, and that I should do some investigation on my own concerning this and help him find a solution. I am the Defendant in a criminal case. My guilty plea was given in...
Federal District Court
If the Defendant's request in their answer to a civil complaint that they want to be reimbursed for attorney fees, is this an actual "counter claim" within the meaning of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 7?
Rule 7 states:
*Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and...
This is somewhat of a debt collection question: But the amount of the debt has hitherto been undetermined...This is regarding California Federal Civil Court.
I am the Plaintiff in a civil litigation against several defendant's. The Defendant's were served with the complaint, and are now in...
Defendant's are in Default - Now what?
This is regarding California Federal Civil Court.
I am the Plaintiff in a civil litigation against several defendant's. The Defendant's were served with the complaint, and are now in default by failing to timely file an answer pursuant to the civil rules...
This is regarding California Federal Civil Court.
I am the Plaintiff in a civil litigation against several defendant's. The Defendant's were served with the complaint, and are now in default by failing to timely file an answer pursuant to the civil rules of procedure. I am under the impression...
California State:
What is the operative statue of limitation to sue a police officer in federal court for a 4th amendment violation in the State of California?
Is the statue of limitations for suing an officer the same as suing the county and board of directors for the creation of...
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