A person was arrested in June 2011 for a charge from 2009, which was not put on probation until December 2010. The probation officer has known for over a week that the charge predates probation but the person is still being detained. What should be done?

February 17th, 2023

I asked my former employer for a personal leave of absence, but it was denied for reasons including gender bias and burden on the department. I have contacted the EEOC, who state I have a legitimate claim. What should I do next, and what kind of case do I have?

August 31st, 2023

What authority does Section 1814 of the California Insurance Code give to city and county governments, and can they charge someone with multiple felonies based on a violation of an insurance code, such as California Code of Regulations 2100 (failing to keep complete records)?

January 19th, 2024

I sent a summons/complaint/answer (JP 116) to the defendant on 5/7/2011, who signed for it on June 13th. On July 6, I sent additional information to the court, including a receipt showing the defendant agreed to do work for $2,000 and pictures of incomplete work. The next day, I received the defendant's answer. What should I do now? Do I wait for the court to set a hearing date, or do I need to send a response to the court within 20 days? If a response is required, what form should I use?

July 24th, 2023

They took 30% from my retirement account via QDRO. Isn't the law 20%? I was in arrears for child support, I am divorced since 2006, and the retirement accounts are mine by stipulation in 2006. I owed her $49,000. Her lawyers took $10,000 and then added 30% on top for a total of $77,000. My lawyer made an error in agreeing. Can I recover this extra 10%?

April 13th, 2023