Based on much of the discussion here, I'd definitely say that the only person that can give you the correct answer is an attorney that you trust. If you can't

Based on much of the discussion here, I'd definitely say that the only person that can give you the correct answer is an attorney that you trust. If you can't find such a person, then the next best answer would be to respond exactly as Paul Lukacs did, since he's a Los Angeles attorney (and author of a couple of articles in reason.com). Following any layman's advice is probably a good way to get yourself in trouble.