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Asked in Lancaster, California | Nov 2025

What kind of attorney represent restraining order ?

In 2016 it was a PO against the dad of my son not to contact me. I have attempted to have it removed myself and the defense attorney turns it down each time. I intend to begin researching into hiring a lawyer but what kind of lawyer would work cases like this?

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Asked in Long Beach, California | May 2025

People who do not report for jury duty in Los Angeles County face legal consequences.

The jury duty court scheduled my service for the upcoming Monday but I am unsure if I can attend since reporting it late to my job means a late excuse for missing work on that day. Does anything exist that would help me avoid penalties and reschedule one final time?

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Asked in Sacramento, California | Oct 2024

How long does a reckless driving charge remain on your record, let alone if you are not intoxicated?

I have applied for a position in a city which involves driving a truck and prior to this, I was charged with reckless driving about 5 years ago. It was a misdemeanor and I hope that this is not something that is still currently in my record. Since the job entails clean traffic record, I have to find out whether this past charge will count against me. I think I had either commited a criminal or a traffic violation, well at least I was driving too fast and ended up crashing through a fence. The question that I have is how to know if this is still a problem or not?

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Asked in Long Beach, California | Oct 2024

What actually happens when one fails to show up for jury duty in LA County?

I had my jury duty scheduled for tomorrow, only to be given a new date which is this Monday coming but not sure if I would be able to make it. If I end up missing it is there a way I can avoid being penalized or get another chance to reschedule? What can I do in this case to overcome the problem and address work responsibilities I have?

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Asked in San Francisco, California | Oct 2024

Once, I went to a massage parlor, contrary to my expectations, the masseuse gave me an happy ending massage. Since I used my credit card I am concerned—will police arrest me in case the place is raided?

At first, when I went to the massage parlor, I only wanted to get a massage and to relax, but then things changed and I got more than what I had bargained for. Subconsciously, I decided to use my credit card for the payment of the service offered. At the moment I find myself very worried that the parlor might have taped us or may be they are next to be busted. I am sorry for what happened and will not do it again but the consequences that may come out of all this scare the hell out of me.

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