In a criminal case, the defendant's court-appointed counsel filed to withdraw and the court granted the withdrawal, setting a hearing date with the defendant being unrepresented. Can the defendant file to have standby counsel present for advisement if needed, especially considering the counsel that withdrew was appointed by the court for post-conviction proceedings?

December 1st, 2023

I believe my medical information has been stolen, possibly from a hospital or medical facility, as a stranger knows details about my past illness and condition. What are the possible ways someone could obtain this information illegally, and what legal actions can I take if I suspect a violation of HIPAA?

May 1st, 2023

In a California limited civil suit, when can the defendant's discovery start, is there a deadline to conclude discovery, and can I still have discovery pending on the plaintiff during a motion for summary judgment hearing scheduled for 4/14/16?

September 25th, 2023

I'm a pet sitter, and two clients are missing jewelry. They suspect me and are planning to call the sheriff to investigate. What should I do?

August 29th, 2023

How can I amend my legal malpractice complaint to add breach of fiduciary duty and trigger the 6-month discovery rule, and can you provide an example motion for reference?

March 4th, 2023