Illegal Store Charge Guidance

Summary

International students charged for working in illegal businesses should follow their lawyers advice, avoid discussing the case with others, and stay informed about visa implications. Factors like lack of evidence, being a first-time offender, and cooperation with authorities can influence the possibility of charges being dropped. Always attend court appearances and legal appointments.

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do i have a chance at charges being dropped ?
Since you already have a lawyer, it's important to follow their advice closely. However, here are some factors that might influence whether the charges can be dropped:
- Evidence: Lack of evidence or improperly obtained evidence can lead to charges being dropped.
- First-time Offender: If this is your first offense, there's a better chance of leniency.
- Cooperation: Cooperation with authorities sometimes leads to reduced or dropped charges.
Stay in close contact with your lawyer for the best guidance. Is there any specific information you are looking for?
jia
Hi Jia! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I've been dealing with a discovery of PII which led to discovery of past discrimination while also dealing with the attempts to remove it with significant delays and deprioritized road blocks, even further improper disclosures of my PII. Not to mention the misconduct and retaliation I suspect and non transparency of the current designee handling my uniform formal complaint procedure. Anyway I made a public records request with a total of * requests inside. And I asked how long it might take because at this point its been frustrating that my requests and issues arent being taken seriously after the * calendar day response how long should it take?
In California, public agencies typically have 10 days to respond to a public records request, with a possible *-day extension if necessary. If you're experiencing delays, you might consider reaching out to the agency for an update or consulting with a lawyer for further assistance.
Would you like assistance in connecting with a local lawyer who can better assist you with your case?
No I'm saying I am aware that they have 10 days to respond to the request, but after the response how long should it take to locate and acquire the documents especially if theres something like a school spring break soon where they will be off
In California, after the initial response to your public records request, the agency should provide an estimated date by which the records will be available. This timeframe can vary depending on the complexity of the request and the agency's workload. If there are delays such as school breaks, make sure to communicate with the agency for updates.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding your request?
you say should provide meaning that its not an obligation? Who determines the rhetoric and definition for specifying this
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In California, the California Public Records Act (CPRA) governs the disclosure of public records. The CPRA states that agencies should make the records "promptly available" after the initial response. The term "should" indicates an expected standard rather than a strict obligation. If the agency fails to provide the records in a timely manner, you may consider legal action to enforce compliance.
Would you like to understand more about your legal options in enforcing the compliance?
okay so you are telling me that the agency should have given me the estimated time with their initial response. However I think they may have just been acknowledging they received the request. Does that mean they still have til the 10th calendar day to give that to me
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Yes, the agency has up to * calendar days to respond to your request, which includes acknowledging receipt and providing an estimated time for locating and acquiring the documents. If they need more time, they can request a *-day extension.
Would you like more information on how to proceed if the agency fails to comply within the given timeframe?
Is it common for agencys to acknowledge and give an estimate in separate messages or do they usually provide acknowdgment and estimates both at once? Also yes please
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It's common for agencies to provide the acknowledgment and estimated time in the same message, but they can send them separately if needed. The key is to ensure they meet the *-day deadline.
Do you need more information on how to ensure the agency complies with your request?
yes
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In California, if an agency does not comply with your public records request within the specified timeframe, you can take the following steps:
- Send a follow-up letter or email to the agency, reiterating your request and the legal timeframes.
- If the agency still does not respond, you may file a complaint with the agency's higher authority or pursue legal action to enforce compliance.
Would you like guidance on drafting a follow-up letter or more information on pursuing legal action?
so at this point he is the only hr risk management designee and the only other designee is the assistant superintendent who im not sure why hes handling my case cuz it said for employees but the one for students is part of the issue and he is too and the superintendent when i originally reached out to splve the problem never really replied either so who would i go to to be the external investogator
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To seek an external investigator, you can consider the following options:
- Contact the California Department of Education for guidance.
- Reach out to a legal professional specializing in education law or public records.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
why not th eboard of education?
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The California Department of Education (CDE) is essentially the same as the Board of Education. They oversee public education in California and can provide guidance on your situation.
Would you like more information on reaching out to the CDE or help with another aspect of your issue?
but san marino has their own board of education before that level
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In your situation, since San Marino has its own Board of Education, you may want to reach out to them directly for an external investigator. They may be able to address your concerns at a more localized level before escalating it further.
Is there another aspect of your issue that you need assistance with?
okay also if i had the intent to message hr and hrs email is very similar to one of the staff members and i accidentally messaged the staff member whom ignored the message would the hr be a conflict of interest even though they are by technicality not
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Accidentally messaging a staff member instead of HR due to a similar email address would not typically create a conflict of interest for HR. They are still expected to handle your case impartially.
If you have concerns about HR's handling of your case, you might consider seeking advice from an external investigator or legal professional.
Do you need more information on how to proceed with your complaint?
no this is a differnet hr but would that woman be able to take it how would that work cuz my intent was to email her
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If the woman you intended to email is part of a different HR department that is not involved in your case, she might be able to handle it impartially. However, it’s important to ensure she has the authority to address your complaint properly.
Would you like more guidance on how to proceed with your complaint to the different HR department?
not guidance per se but can you show me the law or code that talks about this
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Sure, I can help you with that. The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is found in the California Government Code, starting at Section *. You can refer to:
- California Government Code § * for timelines and responses to public records requests.
- California Government Code § *(c) specifically addresses the *-day response period and possible extensions.
Would you like more details on a specific section?
no im saying for a uniform formal complaint
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For issues related to uniform formal complaints, you may want to refer to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) guidelines. These agencies handle complaints about discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct.
Is there a specific point in your complaint process you need more information about?