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Los Angeles woman gets life sentence for setting bikini dancer on fire at club - Chicago Tribune

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Fernando Valley woman was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for dousing a bikini dancer with gasoline and setting her on fire at a club called "Babes & Beer." Rianne Theriault-Odom, 28, was sentenced in Van Nuys Superior Court for the Feb. 5, 2009 attack on Roberta

Former studio heads sue Activision after firing - Forbes

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Two game studio heads fired by Activision this week are suing the video game publisher, saying it let them go to avoid paying hefty royalties from the popular "Call of Duty." In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Jason West and Vince Zampella are

Rihanna sued by trainer - Tonight South Africa

Rihanna is being sued by her personal trainer. The Russian Roulette singer allegedly owes Cindy Percival $26,144.14 in unpaid wages from 2009, according to a claim filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court by the fitness expert last week. In the law ...

Trainer sues Rihanna over $28,000 bill - News.com.au

RIHANNA'S personal trainer is taking legal action against the US singer claiming she owes more than US$26,000 ($28,773) in unpaid wages, reports say. Trainer Cindy Percival filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week claiming ...

Los Angeles businessman agrees to remove huge movie ad from building near site of Oscars - Washington Examiner

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles businessman who was arrested for investigation of draping a building with a massive movie billboard near the site of the upcoming Oscars agreed to remove the sign Monday in exchange for a drastic reduction of his bail. Superior Court Judge Mildred Escobedo accepted the

Chris Brown to read to kids at N.Y. school - AZCentral.com

At a hearing held at Los Angeles Superior Court in February, Judge Patricia Schnegg said: "You're doing really, really well. I think you've made a lot of progress in the last month."

Dr. Drew Pinsky Faces Lawsuit From Alleged Stalker Charles Pearson? - Post Chronicle

U.S. reality TV medic Dr. Drew is facing a lawsuit from the man who has been arrested for allegedly threatening the star and his family. Charles Pearson was detained by police at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California on Wednesday (03Mar10) on ...

$12.5 Million Awarded To Victim Of Sexual Assault In Santa Clarita - Santa Clarita Radio

After a five-week trail, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury awarded 94 year-old Sophie Schwartz $6 million in general damages and $6.5 million in punitive damages following a 2007 sexual assault at a senior living facility in Santa Clarita. Schwartz ...

Allen Iverson & Divorce - David Beckham Team Bonding Trip Away from ... - National Ledger

According to a report from the Associated Press, "In papers filed Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court, Tawanna Iverson said their 8 1/2-year marriage is irretrievably broken.' She asks for full custody of the couple’s five children, child ...

Man Claims He Was Cheated in Sale of 3-D Technology Used in 'Avatar' - Courthouse News Service

(CN) - A group of young Hollywood insiders, including actor Giovanni Ribisi and the son of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak, conspired to cheat a former friend and colleague of proceeds from the sale of 3-D technology ...

Open Question: Los Angeles Superior Court name change publication question?

I went to the LASCourt and filled out my packet to change my name. I was wondering if their is anything cheaper I can publish my name change in rather then paying $95 or $90. Thank you. more

Open Question: Can someone help me about the Freedom of Religion and Conscience in Canadian Constitution 1982?

This is a fact-pattern: Mr. Smith has moved to Toronto. He is part of a new religious group that has recently been founded in Los Angeles. This group was founded in response to the celebrity culture of southern California government identification cards. They also believe that being photographed is corrupting and will therefore not consent being photographed under any circumstances. As part of his legitimately held religious beliefs, Mr. Smith has challenged the requirement that he be photographed and carry a driver's license in order to drive his car. The Ontario Superior Court has agreed that the requirement of a picture is an unconstitutional violation of his religious freedom, but has held that the requirement that he carry his driver's license with him to drive is not. Both parties are cross-appealing this decision. I am siding with the Ontario Superior Court's decision about Mr. Smith needing a driver's license to drive regardless of his religious aspects. I referenced some cases such as R. v. Big Drug Mart 1985, R. v. Robertson and Rosetanni 1963, and the Lord's Day Act 1905. I am thinking about B.(R.) v. Children's Aid Society 1995, as well. I feel as though I am interpreting my work to Mr. Smith's appeal =__= ;;; more

Resolved Question: California Schools Collapsing is this The Cost of Illegal Immigration in America?

LOS ANGELES (CN) - A federal class action claims that public school students in Los Angeles are denied the basic education guaranteed by the California Constitution as the district plans to lay off thousands of teachers. Due to California's budget fiasco, the state expects to send out 14,000 reduction-in-force notices to teachers this spring -- nearly 5 percent of the teaching force -- despite its rank as 46th in the nation in per-pupil spending. Students at Samuel Gompers, John H. Liechty, and Edwin Markham Middle Schools, in the city's poorest areas, with the highest concentration of minorities, were hit the hardest, according to the Superior Court complaint. Already "denied the basic educational opportunity guaranteed them by the California Constitution," according the complaint. Those schools expect to lose or already have lost 50 to 70 percent or more of their teachers. Schools in wealthier areas face far fewer layoffs. And the layoffs affect teachers who were prepared and committed to serve the poor, minority, urban students, the class claims. Such schools have a higher percentage of non-English speakers, less access to materials, and more students with learning disabilities than schools in wealthier districts. The class of students and parents say their schools had "successfully recruited a critical mass of teachers committed to staying at the schools and becoming a foundation for an experienced, effective teaching corps." But that has been demolished, the class claims. The class adds that because their schools had the highest concentration of young teachers, they were disproportionately affected by the reduction in force, which dismissed teachers with less experience first. Since layoffs began, the plaintiff students have been taught by a string of substitutes. Some students have had as many as 9 substitutes so far this school year, several of whom do not have credentials in the areas they teach - or no credentials at all, the complaint states. (Schools traditionally rotate such "permanent substitutes," as they must pay them more per day after a certain period, so disrupting students' learning saves the state money.) Many teachers who are assigned to the poor urban schools from the state's "Rehire List" quit after a few days or weeks because they are unable to keep control of classrooms, or they don't want to work in the poor areas, the class claims. "Effective instruction is not merely a matter of whether a teacher is able to teach the course content; it is also a matter of whether the teacher is able to teach that content to the students who attend that school," the complaint states. In the past 5 years, Gompers Middle School, in Watts in South Central Los Angeles, has had fewer than 15 percent of its students perform at or above proficient levels on state achievement testing, the complaint states. Markham Middle School, also in Watts, had only 13 percent of its students score as proficient. California expects to send out 14,000 reduction-in-force notices by this spring, said Ramon Cortines, Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent. California has about 307,000 public schoolteachers. Receiving a RIF notice does not guarantee that a teacher will be laid off; many schools do not complete the hiring process until late August. But receiving a RIF notice makes teachers fear for their job and seek a new one. They become demoralized, distracted and can't focus on teaching, which exacerbates an already devastating situation, the class claims. The class sued California and the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging violations of equal protection under the Constitution. They seek an injunction, costs and fees. Their lead attorney is Mark Rosenbaum with the American Civil Liberties Union. http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/02/25/25047.htm more

Resolved Question: How do you fight a corrupt Los Angeles Superior Court Judge?

Richard Fine is in county jail for bringing $47k a year bribes to the public's attention. Avivakbobb.com is another judge who steals from seniors via the probate courts. These are only two other cases found, Aviva K. Bobb is responsible for putting in place another problem judge Candace J. Beason who rules the Pasadena Probate court and allows people to perjure documents to become convervator. I've contacted DOJ, district attorney, law agencies and they all don't want to act knowing its a judge. This needs to stop... more

Resolved Question: How do I obtain court transcripts?

How do I obtain court transcripts from a California Superior Court hearing (County of Los Angeles)? How long will it take and how much? more

Resolved Question: Un-paid parking/speeding ticket?

My friend lives in Los Angeles, California. She's currently doing a job that takes her all over the U.S. and she will not be back in California because she's moving to New York when her job is finished at the end of Feburay. Anyway, while she's doing her job she changed her address to her sisters house. Her sister called her today saying she got something in the mail from the california superior court saying she owes 700 bucks (for some type of traffic ticket, either speeding or parking) and didn't show up for her court date. However, she never received anything in the mail prior to this one letter and has NEVER been pulled over and given a speeding ticket. I do know that you can get speeding tickets without being pulled over through the camers. So, my question is: what should she do? She tried calling to figure out what's going on and what the ticket is for but obviously it's the holidays. She's moving to New York and giving her car to her parents, so what would happen if she never paid the ticket from California? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Summons/law suit by JP/Chase for unpaid credit card in Los Angeles.?

I was recently served with a Summons in re. to 32K of unpaid credit card debt with JP Morgan/ Chase in Los Angeles through the LA Superior court at Civil/unlimited dept. I looked online to see what I need to respond with and its a bit difficult to figure it out. Does anyone know what forms I need to submit to the lawsuit? Thank you in advance. more

Voting Question: Speeding Ticket Cannot Be Found Anywhere HELP!!!!?

Ok I still have the actual ticket with me. This ticket was for speeding about a month and a half ago in late September by the California Highway Patrol. Well the court date is schedule for 12/08/09 but I rather just pay off the ticket online. The thing is their is no record of my ticket at all on the Los Angeles Superior Court Website. I searched by both ticket number and license and still nothing. I also called the machine and got nothing either as well as no courtesy notice. Is their any other way to pay off or check what happened to the ticket either then actually appearing in court on that day?Can you go pay for the ticket before the court date by actually going to the courthouse? more

Resolved Question: what are your thoughts and opinions on Arnaldo's wife caught breaking the law 3Xs?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling out his wife, Maria Shriver, for apparently violating a state law he signed — holding her cell phone while driving. The celebrity Web site TMZ.com posted two photographs Tuesday showing Shriver holding a phone to her ear while she's behind the wheel. It says one was snapped Sunday and the other in July. The Web site later added a video it said was shot Tuesday in Brentwood, where the family lives. It shows Shriver holding a cell phone to her ear while driving a large SUV that appears to be a Cadillac Escalade. She then puts the phone down while the camera is rolling. The first lady's office said it would have no comment. On his Twitter feed, Schwarzenegger wrote to TMZ.com founder Harvey Levin: "Thanks for bringing her violations to my attention. There's going to be swift action." Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear says that by "swift action," the governor means he'll ask his wife not to hold the phone while driving. In a note accompanying the video, TMZ responded to Schwarzenegger's tweet by saying, "... your scofflaw wife was at it again." A law that took effect in July 2008 requires California drivers to use a handsfree device when talking on cell phones. Since then, the California Highway Patrol has issued more than 150,000 citations. That figure does not include citations issued by local police. Drivers who are spotted by law enforcement officers holding a cell phone to their ear are subject to fines of at least $20 for the first ticket and $50 for subsequent tickets, plus additional fees. In Los Angeles County, where Brentwood is located, the Superior Court has set the cost at about $93 for the first ticket and $201 for the next one, meaning Shriver would owe at least $300 in fines and court fees had she been caught by police. Schwarzenegger has previously praised the regulation and said he warned his then-16-year-old daughter that if she ever violated the law, "she'll be taking the bus." more

Resolved Question: plz sammarize this article..?

A Window Into Ticket Scalping Lawsuit Claims Ticketmaster Sold Tickets at Markups to Face Value Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and its current chief executive paid a ticket broker to sell tickets at more than their normal face values to concerts by the Eagles, Journey and other acts, according to a lawsuit the broker has filed against the ticketing giant. While the underlying lawsuit is a breach-of-contract allegation, the alleged events it describes highlight the broader importance of ticket reselling for the concert industry. A planned merger by Ticketmaster and concert promoter Live Nation Inc. is based in large part on giving them greater control over ticket prices, allowing the companies to compete more effectively against ticket brokers. Executives at the companies have said they see no benefit from scalping, as ticket reselling is commonly known. But the arrangement described in the lawsuit, if true, would be one of several recent examples of ways the companies have found to do just that. Many brokers complain that a tie-up of Ticketmaster and Live Nation would put them out of business because the higher prices the merged company could charge would leave little room for broker markups. "This is a meritless lawsuit which we will defend with vigor," a Ticketmaster spokesman wrote in an email, declining further comment. The lawsuit was filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court by Chuck Lombardo, a ticket broker in the New York area who alleges that Ticketmaster reneged on an agreement to buy his company and give him a three-year employment contract. Ticketmaster last year hired Mr. Lombardo and his company, Elite Entertainment Inc., as consultants when Ticketmaster was building a presence in the secondary ticketing market, according to the suit. The alleged events described in the suit took place nearly a year after the collapse of separate talks, with the code name Project Showtime, that would have led to Ticketmaster acquiring six regional brokerages, including Elite. Ticketmaster also routinely sells premium-priced tickets on its Ticketexchange.com site, which had been billed as a place for fans to sell tickets to one another. Mr. Lombardo in his suit says his duties for Ticketmaster in 2008 included selling "premium tickets," essentially prime seats at higher than normal face value, for concert tours by high-profile artists, including Journey, Van Halen and other artists. People in the concert industry have said acts typically would benefit from such arrangements. Mr. Lombardo's suit says Ticketmaster agreed to pay him 6% of gross ticket sales. In one instance, Mr. Lombardo alleges that talentmanagement company Front Line Management sold him tickets to concerts by one of its clients, the Eagles, for above their face value. Mr. Lombardo then resold the tickets for more still and shared the difference with Front Line, he says. Ticketmaster bought Front Line last October and made its chief executive, Irving Azoff, CEO of the combined company. A representative for Journey, Van Halen and the Eagles said the bands were unavailable for comment. Mr. Lombardo's lawsuit comes as historically strained relations between Ticketmaster and brokers have reached a new level of tension. In addition to their complaints about the planned merger, brokers have complained about Ticketmaster's introduction of electronic tickets, which customers can pick up only at a box office shortly before an event and are nearly impossible to resell except in limited circumstances controlled by Ticketmaster. The company says the practice helps ensure that fans have access to tickets at the original sale price. Mr. Lombardo in his suit says Ticketmaster last October proposed acquiring his company and hiring him. But soon after and without explanation, he says, Ticketmaster withdrew the offer and began pressuring him to accept less money than he believed he was owed for the work he had done. He claims that under pressure from Ticketmaster, he accepted the lower payment terms, thinking he was still in line for an employment agreement, though none materialized. The suit asks for damages to be determined during trial. The lawsuit was reported by TicketNews.com, whose owner also owns a ticket brokerage and resale site. more

Voting Question: i got a traffic ticket for not wearing my seat belt at a red light. cop said it was only a fine of $12?

But i got a letter from the los angeles superior court and its gonna be $142. what can i do if cop told me differently and he said it wont go on my driving record. i got served by the LAPD. and when the police officer saw me he waited til the light turned green to pull me over. i had put my seat belt on by that point more

Voting Question: is buying a foreclosure home a good deal?

there is a foreclosure home being sold in front of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA. The auction is on September 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM. The condo is a one bedroom, one bathroom, with good amenities, and the neighborhood is quiet. The address is: 3030 Valle Vista Dr. Unit 22, Los Angeles CA, 90065 more

Resolved Question: Would you ever hire an attorney named Fink?

Headline: Cook Claims Saudi Arabian Prince Stiffed Him on 8 Years of Overtime Link: http://www.courthousenews.com/2009/09/24/Cook_Claims_Saudi_Arabian_Prince_Stiffed_Him_on_8_Years_of_Overtime.htm Story: LOS ANGELES (CN) - A cook says a Saudi Arabian prince fired him for complaining that he had to work more than 12 hours a day seven days a week without overtime pay at the prince's Beverly Hills estate. Pedro Gomez sued Prince Saud Bin Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz al Saud in Superior Court. Gomes says he cooked for the prince and his wife and children from 1999 to 2007. The prince, also known as Prince Saud Al Faisal, has been foreign minister of Saudi Arabia since 1975, and is a son of the late Saudi king, Faisal bin Abdul Aziz. Gomez says he cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner for about 30 people a day, 13 to 14 hours a day, seven days a week without overtime pay. He says he was denied meal breaks and rest periods, and that the prince failed to deduct payroll taxes, report withholdings or provide workers with W-2 forms. "As Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Saud is responsible ... for diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States," the lawsuit states. "However, Prince Saud and defendants' activities in their Beverly Hills palatial estate are far from diplomatic." Gomez says was fired in March this year for complaining about the conditions, and that the prince withheld pay he had earned. He seeks compensatory and punitive damages, restitution and back pay. He is represented by Keith Fink. more

Voting Question: How to change my address on a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket?

I have a trial by declaration payment waiting to be refunded but I need to inform them of my change or address so they dont send me check to the wrong place. The court is LA Superior Court Van Nuys more

Resolved Question: An example of how gov doesnt do things efficiently?

I just called the Los Angeles Superior court about a traffic ticket and there were 79 callers in the que ahead of me. I hope to God we don't let these same people run our health care like Obama wants. What is your most recent venture into government bureaucracy and innefficientness?@ John V: "They provide mandatory education (K-12), interstate network and other such benefits" - Excelent point John. Except we have one of the worst education systems despite it being government ran, so the ide aof making healthcare run by the government will nto raise our rating. Also, not sure where you live, but the roads in CA are not up to par.@ "THE G*DD*MN PRIVATE-CONTRATOR-RUN IRAQ WAR" - Actually the private contractors get it done much faster and efficiently because they are not party to the same choking rules of engagement that our forces are. At least that was my experience while in the 82nd AB. Next more

Resolved Question: How disgusting is it that Octomom Nadya Suleman is being rewarded for being irresponsible Selfish & Greedy?

Now only do the taxpayers have to pay for her care as well as the care of her kids but now she gets a Reality show. This is pathetic disturbing & disgusting. Far as I'm concerned those kids should be taken away from her. -> LOS ANGELES - Octuplet mother Nadya Suleman has signed agreements for each of her 14 children to earn $250 a day to star in a reality television show. The contracts filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court guarantee the children will collectively earn about $250,000 over three years. The contracts require a judge's approval. European production company Eyeworks has inked the deal with Suleman. Eyeworks lists "Breaking Bonaduce" and "The Biggest Loser" among its television credits. The show is slated to begin filming Sept. 1, according to the documents. The payments outlined in the contracts say Suleman's kids will collectively earn $125,000 for 36 days of shooting in the first year of production, $75,000 for 21 days in the second year and $50,000 for 14 days in the third year. Any extra shooting days will be compensated at the same rate. The contract also states that 15 percent of the gross compensation will be deposited by Eyeworks into a "Coogan Trust Account," as required by California law. The monies can't be touched until the children turn 18 or become legally emancipated. http://omg.yahoo.com/news/court-docs-octomom-inks-showbiz-deal-for-tots/25663I for one will not watch her garbage show. more

Resolved Question: OMG what do you think of this new reality show?

Court docs: Octomom inks showbiz deal for tots LOS ANGELES - Octuplet mother Nadya Suleman has signed agreements for each of her 14 children to earn $250 a day to star in a reality television show. The contracts filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court guarantee the children will collectively earn about $250,000 over three years. The contracts require a judge's approval. Read the rest of the story here http://omg.yahoo.com/news/court-docs-octomom-inks-showbiz-deal-for-tots/25663 more

Resolved Question: I want to pay a traffic ticket early, how do I do it.?

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Long Beach. California Highway Patrol, Driving in the CarPool lanes without another person. The date is very inconvenient to pay and there is no record online to pay. Can I go to Long Beach and just pay the ticket? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know the final results of thePagaduan v. Tenethealthcare Corp. hearing, held on 05/05/09?

This is a class action lawsuit brought against Tenethealthcare regarding 12 hour shift employees. The case was heard in California Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles. The final hearing was to be held on 05/05/09. more

Voting Question: My traffic violation doesn't seem to be registered with the L.A. court system. What do I do?

On May 21st, I received a ticket for not properly stopping at a stop sign. I waited the appropriate 21 days before trying to process my ticket. I called the Los Angeles Superior Courts Traffic and Information line, and when I plugged in my citation number, and my license number, my ticket couldn't be found. What do I do? Should I go to court anyway? My ticket said I have to appear in court on or before the 25th of June, and I was hoping to contest it. Can I contest a ticket that doesn't seem to have been filed, or am I just bringing attention to myself for a ticket that got lost along the way. more

Resolved Question: What do you think about Chris Brown's charges?

Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos announced that a deal had been struck just minutes before a preliminary hearing was set to start in a Los Angeles courtroom. Brown, who could have faced four years in prison for felony charges of assault and making criminal threats, will not serve any jail time. Instead, he was sentenced to five years probation and 1400 hours of community service, which he may be allowed to serve in his home state of Virginia. If Brown violates his probation, he will be ordered to serve the maximum four years. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also issued a protective stay-away order, under which Brown cannot come within 50 yards of Rihanna unless they are required to be at the same event, in which he case, he cannot come within 10 yards of her. He's also banned from having any phone or e-mail contact with her. So the question is What do you think about Chris Brown's charges? more

Resolved Question: Laker fans or Magic fans?

which fans are better, which fans are worse. i've lived in both LA and FL and am an avid basketball fan therefore i believe i know everything there is to know about both teams statistically and intellectually. i always try to attempt not to hold a bias when i analyze. BUT, i am a magic fan and i happen to believe that the magic are far superior. i understand because of a lopsided game 1 loss laker fans will talk and talk and talk but i justify that talking to an unawareness that they have of the magic. with that said i was just wondering since i seem to have my head up my behind like many other magic fans who believed we would make it all the way and who believe our team has the most depth from top to bottom...i was wondering if that suggests we might be worse off than laker fans who seem to act similarly albeit without real knowledge about their opposition, which i credit magic fans for having. if i was asked this question i would believe that magic fans are better because the home court advantage is far more favorable. amway arena has the whiteout with every fan wearing the shirts and a spirited crowd that is not as vibrant at staples center. And of course referring back to game 1 i realize because of the outcome there people will just ignore any attempts i am making to suggest the magic are the better team here, however it is worth noting the magic have still won 2 out of 3 against the lakers this season regardless of whether they were playoff or non-playoff games. finally, because i brought up the home court issue and how the lakers still technically own home court advantage i will offer up my predictions for the outcome of this series. As Kobe said following the game 1 victory, the Magic had an off day (in fact the worst game i have seen them play all season) and they will come to play in game 2. He is right and i would be very surprised if the Magic don't win that game 2 this coming sunday. following sundays game you have the 3 games in orlando where in the worst case the magic will lose only 1 game if you take my word for it. and that would push the lakers against the wall going back to los angeles or in their worst case; done in 5 games.In either scenario the magic would be at an advantage. i happen to believe since the lakers are the lakers they will get 1 in orlando to push it back to staples but in a closeout game 6 the magic and dwight howard will win their 1st title in what is likely to become a dynastyhaha choked up my words, that should be a spirited crowd that is a "tad more vibrant than staples center" more

Resolved Question: FOOLED BY A CRIMINAL! What do the records I found out mean?

Hello, I have been dating a man for the last year. For the last few months his behavior became inconsistent and erratic, despite an angel face and a very calm demeanor. After loosing his job he has made up all sort of excuses to not look for another one. He never talked about his past so after the last incident we had, I chose to finally do a background search on him... What I found out is devastating. The man has a number of crimes on his record! The report lists a number of codes that i do not understand. Can someone please help me understand what they exactly mean? Thank you. From FL Department of Law Enforcement (AOC): OFFENSE CODE: 0810.09.2A OFFENSE CLASS: N OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal Also from FL (a different date) OFFENSE CODE: 0806.01.1 OFFENSE CLASS: N OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: ARSON; WILLFULLY AND UNLAWFULLY DAMAGES STRUCTURES BY FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE, WITH GROUNDS TO BELIEVE PERSON IS IN STRUCTURE From CA Los Angeles Superior Court OFFENSE CODE: H 11378 H 11377 H 11350 OFFENSE CLASS: Criminal Felony OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: POSS CNTL SUB FOR SALE Also from LA from another date: OFFENSE CODE: H 11364 OFFENSE CLASS: Criminal Felony OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: CNTL SUB PARAPHERNALIA From CA Orange County Superior Court OFFENSE CODE: OFFENSE CLASS: OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: Complaint I am speechless. They all say OFFENSE TYPE: CRIMINAL. How did he fool me so bad?Thank you all for your replies. I am not from here and this is why I do not understand the codes, for example: what does "complaint" refer to? I am an International student and was fooled by his initial kindness. He showed a very caring personality and was always (at the beginning anyway) very loving and proper. Also, when I met him he was employed and always seemed to care about the poor and homeless. These qualities that he showed made me think he was "the one". I feel I am living a nightmare. Again, thank you so much for your input. I really appreciate it. Regards.As a side note, we met in school. He was taking a class at my college. more

Resolved Question: My boyfriend has a criminal record. What do the codes/classes mean?

Hello, I have been dating a man for the last year. For the last few months his behavior became inconsistent and erratic, despite an angel face and a very calm demeanor. After loosing his job he has made up all sort of excuses to not look for another one. He never talked about his past so after the last incident we had, I chose to finally do a background search on him... What I found out is devastating. The man has a number of crimes on his record! The report lists a number of codes that i do not understand. Can someone please help me understand what they exactly mean? Thank you. From FL Department of Law Enforcement (AOC): OFFENSE CODE: 0810.09.2A OFFENSE CLASS: N OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal Also from FL (a different date) OFFENSE CODE: 0806.01.1 OFFENSE CLASS: N OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: ARSON; WILLFULLY AND UNLAWFULLY DAMAGES STRUCTURES BY FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE, WITH GROUNDS TO BELIEVE PERSON IS IN STRUCTURE From CA Los Angeles Superior Court OFFENSE CODE: H 11378 H 11377 H 11350 OFFENSE CLASS: Criminal Felony OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: POSS CNTL SUB FOR SALE Also from LA from another date: OFFENSE CODE: H 11364 OFFENSE CLASS: Criminal Felony OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: CNTL SUB PARAPHERNALIA From CA Orange County Superior Court OFFENSE CODE: OFFENSE CLASS: OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal OFFENSE: Complaint I am speechless. They all say OFFENSE TYPE: CRIMINAL. How did he fool me so bad?Dear Vara, that is a good answer to another question. Thanks for the input. Better later than never. People can be very misleading. I was mislead and I am trying to fix the situation. Thanks again. more

Resolved Question: What do you think here Family members of slain youth sue L.A. County?

Blocked user TONYGREASY YOU ARE BLOCKED STOP ANSWERING MY QUESTIONS.Relatives of a 17-year-old youth slain by an illegal alien -- sparking an unsuccessful drive to put what became known as "Jamiel's Law" on the city ballot -- have sued the county for wrongful death. The lawsuit was filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court by Jamiel and Anita Shaw, the parents of the late Jamiel Shaw II. The deceased teen's brother, Thomas Shaw, also is a plaintiff. They family members name as defendants the county, Sheriff Lee Baca and their son's alleged killer, Pedro Espinoza. The relatives also are alleging negligence, violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act and deprivation of civil rights. They are seeking unspecified damages. Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for Baca, said he had not seen the lawsuit and declined to comment. Shaw, a Los Angeles High School football player, was shot and killed in March 2008, allegedly by Espinoza, an alleged gang member who was in the country illegally. According to the lawsuit, deputies negligently released Espinoza from jail on March 1, 2008, despite knowing he was "a dangerous felon and an immigration violator." Shaw was shot at 8:30 p.m. a day later in the 2100 block of 5th Avenue while talking with his girlfriend on the phone two doors from his home. The lawsuit also alleges that Espinoza, a Latino, targeted Shaw because he is black. The 20-year-old Espinoza, who is charged with murder, is scheduled to be arraigned June 30. "Jamiel's Law" would have given Los Angeles police officers the right to arrest undocumented gang members before they commit crimes. However, supporters of the measure did not obtain enough signatures to place the measure on the May city election ballot.http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12343566GreasyTo... Member since: April 08, 2008 Total points: 11628 (Level 6) Remove Block Best answer 10%3783 answers Member Since: April 08, 2008 Total Points: 11628 (Level 6) Points earned this week: 33 Remove Block Blocked user still breaking all the guidelines -you block him /no problem he hack youThis is brutal. It's a brutal, senseless act of violence," Los Angeles police Detective Frank Carrillo told reporters. "The victim was not a gang member. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon in L.A. that we have some gang members approaching victims at random just to see if they are or not. But to shoot them anyway, that's just disgusting." What do the police know, advovates for lawbreakers use http://www.streetgangs.com/magazine as experts who just happen to know more about this young man than the entire LA Police Dept more

Resolved Question: Do you think that the Anti-Defamation League is still spying on Americans that they don't like?

ADL Found Guilty Of Spying By California Court WASHINGTON - The San Francisco Superior Court has awarded former Congressman Pete McCloskey, R-California, a $150,000 court judgment against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). McCloskey, the attorney in the case, represented one of three civil lawsuits filed in San Francisco against the ADL in 1993. The lawsuit came after raids were made by the San Francisco Police Department and the FBI on offices of the ADL in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, which found that the ADL was engaged in extensive domestic spying operations on a vast number of individuals and institutions around the country. http://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/24/us/anti-defamation-league-accused-of-spying.html?n=Top%2FReference%2FTimes%20Topics%2FSubjects%2FS%2FSuits%20and%20Litigation more

Voting Question: Where's the best, cheapest place to park for the 111 N.Hill Superior court bldg. in Los Angeles?? THANKS!!?

Resolved Question: NEED HELP!! asset acceptance llc request for entry of default!!?

Hi I need help!! i got a letter in my door from asset acceptance llc (request for entry of default) the case was opened on NOV 08 i was never served with a summons and i called the los angeles superior court to find out about it they said i'm in default i said i was never served they said on their reccords show that i was but seriously i wasnt, on my credit report shows them they bought the acount from citibank and that is was opened on 2007 (i never opened an account by that time) but i beleive i own citibank but from 2005 i know still on the time of SOL NOW THE REQUEST FOR DEFAULT WAS ENTERED ON 02/09 IT SHOWS ONLY PENDING AND THEY OR WE HAVE A HEARING ON MAY 09 WITH AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE! ... WHAT CAN I DO AND WHAT DOES THAT MEANS DO I NEED TO GO??!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP this is what it shows Future Hearings 05/14/2009 at 08:30 AM in department 106 at 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Histories ( Dates listed in descending order) 02/09/2009 SUBMISSION FOR DEFAULT ONLY PENDING 02/09/2009 REQUEST FOR DEFAULT FILED AND ENTERED 01/07/2009 NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT AND ORDER - PLAINTIFF TO GIVE NOTICE 12/23/2008 PROOF OF SERVICE TO COMPLAINT FILED 11/25/2008 OSC SET 05/14/09, 0830 AM, DEPT. 108, NOTICE FILED & MAILED 11/10/2008 COMPLAINT FILED - COLLECTION CASE 11/10/2008 SUMMONS FILED more

Voting Question: which superior court to go to? name change?

im filing a petition for a name change, and it says on the instruction paper that "the petition for change of name must be filed in the superior court of the county where the person whose name is to be changed presently lives." my county is Los Angeles, and there is a court near my house but it isnt the LA court, so does that mean i have to go to the LA court or the one near my house is fine? thanks more

Voting Question: which superior court to go to?

Resolved Question: {{MJ Fans}} Would you believe this is happening AGAIN to Michael?

A Torrance law firm has once again emerged the victor in a protracted court battle with pop star Michael Jackson over unpaid legal fees. The 2 nd District Court of Appeal issued an opinion Monday favoring Ayscough & Marar, which represented Jackson on various civil matters around the time he was on trial for child molestation in 2005. However, Jackson beat it before paying the $217,000 bill. Ayscough & Marar sued Jackson and two of his companies in Torrance Superior Court. Just as the case was to go to trial before a downtown Los Angeles judge in June 2007, Jackson agreed to pay what he owed, plus interest. Then, Jackson appealed, claiming Judge James Chalfant wrongly denied his quest to postpone the trial. "It made no sense," Brent Ayscough said in a telephone interview Tuesday. "How do you appeal something you agreed to pay?" A message left for Jackson's attorney, Thomas Mundell, was not immediately returned. In addition to the legal fees, Jackson also agreed to pay $175,000 to cover Ayscough & Marar's expenses for suing Jackson, Ayscough said. At the time of Jackson's appeal, he had paid the firm approximately $440,000. Ayscough said they will likely file a motion to recoup the costs of fighting the appeal, too. Ayscough said that his firm was hired through Jackson's brother and then business manager, Randy Jackson - who remains a longtime client of the firm. "We were turned over his civil cases," Ayscough said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertisement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "There were quite a few." At the time, Jackson was defending himself against accusations that he sexually molested a young boy at his Neverland Ranch in Santa Maria. Jackson was acquitted of the charges. The judge in Santa Maria had issued a gag order in that case, and various news organizations were fighting it. Ayscough & Marar fought mostly successfully to keep the information related to the criminal case out of the media, and also dealt with other civil cases. Once case was brought by Jackson's former business associate, porn producer F. Marc Schaffel, over more than $1.4 million in unpaid royalties and loans from various collaborations. At first, the legally embattled King of Pop paid his bills. Then, he stopped. "I said, 'If you don't pay us, we're gonna quit,'" Ayscough said. The firm sued in February 2006 and Jackson countersued, claiming his former lawyers wrongly threatened to reveal information related to the criminal trial if he didn't pay. Chalfant dismissed the cross complaint. Ayscough & Marar won a court ruling that ordered Jackson to participate in a deposition. He went, but then, inexplicably, left before it was over. Chalfant had found that Jackson failed to submit other information in the case and refused to delay the trial so Jackson's attorney could remedy the situation or continue negotiating a settlement. Ayscough & Marar isn't the only law firm who has chased after Jackson for unpaid bills. According to E! Online, the firm Wachtel & Massey quit a New York breach of contract case when Jackson stopped paying the bills, although Jackson claims he fired them. In addition, Los Angeles entertainment firm Lavely & Singer sued Jackson in 2006 for more than $113,000 in unpaid legal fees, E! Online reported. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael should send somebody to find that DA who prosecuted him on those bogus charges and rob his house or office to pay for the bills. That DA (like pretty much all DA's ) do not care if charges are so ludicrous, they still prosecute and have no problem looking in the mirror. If they accused a blind and deaf 100 year old elderly woman of being a armed robber holding up 7 Eleven's, they would still prosecute that. F*** the government and F*** everyone who tried to destroy this good person for trying to be a friend to children. If he really was a molester, do you think Macaulay Culkin would still talk to him, after all, he disowned his father for the bully he was, but Michael was always there for him as a friend. No wonder Michael left this sick country after what the government tried to do to him. Someone maybe should trash the Da's office to pieces, or commit ID theft against all DA's to pay for the bills Michael now has to endure. more

Resolved Question: Do U feel ICE made the right call here ICE agent removes man, 31, during church service given his background?

Do U feel ICE made the right call here ICE agent removes man, 31, during church service given what his background was and number of times deported ? On a Sunday morning, in a church sanctuary near Conroe, an off-duty immigration agent tapped Jose Juan Hernandez on the shoulder and asked him to step outside. A 31-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico with three prior deportations, Hernandez quietly followed the agent and promptly was detained on suspicion of illegal re-entry after deportation, said Gregory Palmore, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman in Houston. The case would be unremarkable, except for the setting. The fact that Hernandez was detained in church has sparked controversy locally. Hernandez was arrested Oct. 26, pleaded guilty to the re-entry charge this month and is scheduled for sentencing in April. He remains in federal detention in Conroe. Hernandez’s attorney, Rick Soliz, said he plans to file a complaint against the ICE agent in connection with the arrest. “I wonder what the agent was thinking, if he was thinking at all,” Soliz said. “How do you decide to do that in the middle of a religious service?” ICE has demonstrated a long-standing reluctance to detain suspected illegal immigrants at churches and schools. The agency waited more than a year before arresting Elvira Arellano, an illegal immigrant from Mexico who publicly took sanctuary in a West Chicago church to avoid being deported and separated from her U.S.-born son. She was picked up after she left the church and traveled to Los Angeles in 2007 to launch a national campaign for immigration reform. Palmore confirmed that Hernandez was arrested at the church in October, calling it an “unusual circumstance.” But he defended the agent’s actions as fulfilling his “sworn duty to enforce the nation’s laws.” He said the agency has guidelines related to arrests “in sensitive community locations.” Palmore said those guidelines are internal and cannot be made public, but they allow agents to make arrests at churches in specific circumstances. No record of violence Hernandez is expected to be deported after he serves his sentence. According to court records, he was convicted of a felony drug charge in Montgomery County and deported in 2000. He was deported again in 2001. Hernandez was convicted in Montgomery County for DWI in January 2004. In October of that year, he was convicted of driving without a valid license. He was deported for a third time in 2004, according to ICE records. Palmore said the ICE agent took part in one of Hernandez’s earlier arrests and recognized him at the church. Soliz said his client had never been convicted of a violent crime and had no outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest. Although the agent had legal grounds to make the arrest in the church, Soliz said, doing so appeared to go against ICE’s general practice, specifically citing the Arellano case. “It’s unbelievable to me that an agent can be so ignorant,” Soliz said. “Just a short time ago, his superiors at the highest levels purposely waited a year for a woman to come out of a church, yet this renegade with a gun and a badge decides in the middle of a religious service to make an arrest.” ‘They have no respect’ The arrested man’s mother, 51-year-old Ana Maria Hernandez, said she was particularly upset to learn that her son, who has been in the U.S. illegally since age 6, was detained in a church. “A church is a sacred place,” she said. “They have no respect, not even for that.” Hernandez regularly attended Conroe First Assembly church, but was at a different church in Montgomery with a friend when arrested. Michael Moak, a pastor at the church where Hernandez regularly attended, said word of the arrest upset some members of his congregation. “I think it was distasteful, the way it was done,” he said. Moak suggested ICE could have arrested Hernandez at his job or home, and “could have been a little more professional,” instead of singling him out at church. Curtis Collier, president of the U.S. Border Watch group based in Spring, which advocates stricter border controls, said it “might have been a little more prudent” to wait until after the service. But without knowing all the details, Collier said, “I have to go with the agent’s judgment.” I think the agent preserved the sanctity of church by peacably removing a wanted fugitve from the presence of the otherwise law abiding worshipers .Note he asked him to step outside. more

Resolved Question: what kind of guidelines can i write a letter to the Los Angeles Superior court about a murder trial?

a friend of mine is facing 2nd degree murder. He was involve in a car accident and one of our friends past away during the accident. he didn't commit murder yes it was an accident. i was not in the accident but 4 of my friends were. he is a close friend of mine and his lawyers asked us to get letter from friends and family member who know him.. we been friends since grade school im 20 and we coach baseball. i just need some tips on how can i make it stand out and try to help him.. any one??witness already testify they asked his paranets that they need lettersthey wanna know the type of person he is and it would help out alot if my friends mom. the one who pastaway his mom writes a letter. we might get it cause his cousin was in the accident and they forgave him cause it was an accident now they just need to take it to the court i guessyes that is it i need a character reference what kind of things are good to make it good and stand out that would help him more

Resolved Question: How do I file a motion in juvenile court of los angeles ca ?

I need to knw how to file a motion to have a hold lifted off of a drivers license for a juvenile ticket? In the los angeles county superior court juvenile court systems.The hold is for not appearing in court...the ticket is 3 years old. A juvenile ticket but the person is no longer a juvenile. We tried following all juvenile court procedures but the court won't respond. How do I see a judge. more

Resolved Question: How do i find someone's criminal history? It is supposed to public information?

I m Looking for my fathers criminal history. I know what counties he commited crimes in and I want to know where to start. I have looked in the superior court websites and cannot find a link to search. I work in a courthouse and you can just go to their website and type in someones name to find their history. I cannot find the link for Los Angeles county and Fresno county. Does anyone have any suggestions besides going to the actual courthouse? more

Resolved Question: Court gives Britney's dad a pay rise, where the money for it comes from?

A court has put a higher value on being Britney Spears' father this year: about $US75 ($A109.52) an hour. For helping his daughter through her turbulent period, Jamie Spears was awarded an additional $US51,000 ($A74,474) payout, reflecting an increase in his monthly payments since he took over his 27-year-old daughter's affairs in February. Jamie Spears had been receiving $US10,000 ($A14,602) a month for his work, but Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz increased that amount to approximately $US16,000 ($A23,364) per month and agreed to give him back pay. He was also granted an additional $US1,200 ($A1,752) monthly payment so he can maintain an office, which Goetz said was justified by his work getting his daughter's personal life - and music career - back on track. more

Voting Question: Where is Oakland Central district superior court?

There are many courts such as the alhambra court in commonwealth Alhambra, and pasadena court in walnut pasadena, but in LA the central disctrict court is Los Angeles Superior Court. So, what is the central disctrict (or the largest) court in Oakland? more

Resolved Question: how do i collect a judgement granted by the superior court in los angeles county.?

a tenant has been ordered to pay over $2500. how do i proceed in collecting on this judgement. i want to learn how to do this myself. any tips, welcomed. thanks in advance.can i put a lien or attachment on their federal income tax return. in response to a given answer... do i just use the collection agency or do i wait a year and go for wage garnishment. thanks again, everyone. more

Resolved Question: My fiancee is being charged with welfare fraud in california, what penalties is she looking at?

My fiancee is being charged with 16 counts of welfare fraud (felony) each check is one count, so a total of 16 checks. They said she stole $40,000 she have no priors, no criminal history or record. She must appear at Los Angeles, superior court in California. more

Resolved Question: i apply for i-485,in the interveiw , i said i was arrested in california, but never went t court, ?

so the immigration officer requested from me Court Disposition, i fly from NY to LA, to get this, in the Superior court, they give me certified letter stating i dont have any outstnding case or criminal case.. and i went to the Sheriffs to have the Police Report, they give me a cerified letter stating according to federal law they dont release this to any one , only to the agency requesting this. SO after taking this two ertified letter i went back to NY, after 2 weeks, my i-485 was denied bacause i havent bring the correct document(final court disposition, or police report) but i dont have a case in the court, neither the los angeles sheriffs give me the report. wht should i do now, any one can help me. more

Resolved Question: Is there a deadline to sue someone who owes you money?

In Los Angeles, CA, Small Courts, you may still sue if the case happened not more than 2 years ago and for amounts not more than $7,500.00 for persons. What if the case is not for small courts? until when I can sue the person who owes me money? (In Los Angeles Superior Court) more

Resolved Question: Code laws and civil procedures section 581 through 583.430?

i have a questions for you lawyers out there... I recieved a letter just the other day from the Superior ciurt of California, county of los angeles that was extremely hard to understand. this letter was half a paragraph long. All it said was: "you are ordered to appear for an Order to Show Cause why this case should be dismissed in accordance with code or civil procedure section 581 through 583.430 on 11-10-08 at (date and dept number) lof the cuperior court. no appearence is necessart if dismissal or judgment is lodged in the above department two court days prior to the date" to me, the top and bottom sentences contradict one another.... can anybody help me out with this please? what does it mean? i have no clue why i would be asked to go to court. thank you more

Resolved Question: How are Court Judge's held accountable? ?

I am at the end of a civil trial (Los Angeles Superior Court: Van Nuys). The judge was blatantly bias, unfair, and abusing his judicial power. One example: I filed a jury fee waiver. The judge summarily denied the request without giving me a hearing even though he is required to do so. I had to proceed with a "bench trial" because I couldn't afford the jury fees. What can I do? Who do I file a complaint with? I feel so helpless. more

Resolved Question: Is Da Brat getting bum rap?

Da Brat Headed Far Da Slammer Los Angeles (E! Online) - Da Brat has just been given one helluva spanking. An Atlanta judge today sentenced the Unrestricted rapper to three years in prison for bashing a woman with a rum bottle at a Halloween party last year. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gail Flake also slapped the 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Shawntae Harris, with seven years' probation and 200 hours of community service for the Oct. 31 incident, which occurred at mentor Jermaine Dupri's Studio 72 nightclub in Tucker, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta. The hip-hopster and the victim, a waitress at the nightspot, apparently had an existing beef which boiled over. Police were called in after Da Brat was accused of slashing the employee's face with the glass bottle, sending her to the hospital. Da Brat pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault in the hopes of winning a light sentence or avoiding jail time altogether. But the judge wasn't in a forgiving mood, noting that the victim suffered permanent facial scars. The rapper and a half-dozen family members all broke down after hearing the sentence. "I love y'all," she said to her relatives as a deputy hauled her away, per the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. "We love you too," came the family reply. Aside from the rum punch, Da Brat's rap sheet includes a pistol-whipping incident that earned her a year's probation and lots of community service, as well as pay a $1,000 fine. http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20080822/en_music_eo/25520;_ylt=AvLqI72Xjxn._0IFtbgZU34DW7oFHonestly, the pun was unintentional. more

Voting Question: Filing a motion to vacate/set aside default judgment?

I need to file a motion to vacate/set aside a default judgment that was filed against me in Los Angeles since I did not answer a summons within the 30 day timeframe (in superior court) Is there a form available to do this? more

Resolved Question: Why is the superior court charging a fee to look up a case that is public info?

I went to the Los Angeles Superior Court website to look up a case, which is public information. You have to register and pay $4,75 per case you look up! Here's the link: http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/civilCaseSummary/index.asp?CaseType=Civil Is there a way to bypass this?? It's free in all other counties (that I did a case search in). more

Resolved Question: Los Angeles Superior Court website is not showing my traffic citation, should I ignore it?

Good morning everyone, I received a citation exactly 23 days ago. On the lasuperiorcourt.org website, there's a disclaimer that some citations may take up to 21 days to show up before one is able to process them. Now, I've received 2 other traffic citations in the past, and they've both appeared on the site the next day, if not within hours of receiving them. If it looks like it's not in the system, should I be concerned at all? Could it have been lost/ destroyed? Can I use this as an excuse if this comes back to bite me in the butt in the future? I appreciate any, and all, CONSTRUCTIVE input. Thanks again! =P more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know when the Clintons are due in court this month?

They have a court date in Los Angeles Superior Court with Judge Munoz scheduled for this month (August) and another in October, for a $100 Million fraud case in the Peter Paul vs. Clinton case; I wonder if anyone knows the scheduled dates. Heads up: http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/released/news/030408.html more

Resolved Question: what forms do i need in order to file for a lawsuite against (rear ender) car accident?

los angeles superior court. please advise. thank you very much. please tell me the forms number. i am the victim with over $50,000 medical bills. please do not tell me to get a lawyer...i found a lawyer, but i am suspecious...check why.......read myother question please ....>>>> http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuhVeDW4ZkOsvXq4mZRgpETsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080805100216AAAYmM7 more

Voting Question: I would like to sue a past tenant for damages and unpaid rent over $8,000.

Is small claims or superior court better? This was for my property in Los Angeles, but since this person has relocated east. Where do I get started? more