A single DUI in California can disrupt your life. You may face jail time, fine and license suspension even if you are arrested on your first DUI. However, things can become significantly worse if you had children in the car at the time. You are considered a threat to public safety when driving un...
The state prosecutor working on the case is the only person capable in California of dropping domestic violence charges. Prosecutors represent the victim in the court. They investigate the allegations and criminal cases brought to their attention. Their course of action is focused on delivering j...
Robbery, burglary, and theft are different crimes as per California law. Each of these crimes have their individual provision within the California Penal Code. Each crime has a unique definition with possible penalties. Your prior criminal record and individual circumstances leading to the crime ...
Aggravated assault charges in California are a serious matter. A conviction in these cases can have severe consequences for your life. Fortunately, seasoned criminal defense attorneys can use certain defenses even though the charges are highly serious. Keep reading if you are worried about what a...
Importance of Medical Treatment For Injuries Sustained in a California Car Crash If you are the victim of a car accident caused by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, seeking medical attention for your injuries is not only beneficial for your own well-being but can also prove to be a critic...
How Much to Ask For in a California Personal Injury Settlement? As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, the first thing that you need to do is to put a monetary value on your claim. You should keep in mind that this value should not be too unrealistic and exorbitant. The amount you seek to re...
Your Rights as an Injured Passenger in a California Car Accident Being involved in a car crash as a passenger is definitely one of the most traumatic and frightening experiences that you can go through in your life. It can cause damage and injuries to you as well as your property. You can file ...
Proof of Negligence in a California Wrongful Death Lawsuit The death of a person resulting from the legal fault of another individual or entity is termed as wrongful death. Wrongful death cases typically arise out of accidents caused by negligence, medical malpractice cases, or criminal harm cau...
FAQs After a California DUI Arrest If you have been arrested for a DUI in the state of California, you will have to defend against the criminal charges brought by the prosecutors in court as well as against the DMV's attempt to suspend your driving license. If you get convicted, the severity of ...
Posting Bail After an LA Arrest There are two ways in which you can be released from jail, after being arrested for a crime in Los Angeles: Own Recognizance Release This means that a person can be released without any financial obligations, as long as they promise to attend all future court ap...
DUI And Implied Consent in California In its literal sense, implied consent means that no permission was directly granted for a particular action, but the behavior of the person granting the approval hinted at permission. In terms of DUI laws, implied consent refers to the approval granted to l...
What Defense Options Do I Have When Facing a California Carjacking Charge? Carjacking is considered to be a very serious theft crime under the Penal Code of the state of California. In layman's terms, carjacking is just stealing a motor vehicle. However, carjacking does not remain a mere theft i...
There are often cases where it is necessary to get an order of protection from the court. Women and men can find themselves in formal and informal relationships where they are being physically abused, stalked, chased, hurt or imprisoned, and they need to get help from the court with a protection ...
The idea of “copping a plea” or accepting a plea bargain is the mainstay of the plot twist on a Hollywood drama. But plea bargains do happen in real life as well for an offender. Plea bargains are a highly popular way to settle out a criminal trial. Estimates show that over 90 percent of criminal...
Forgery is considered to be a white-collar crime as per California Penal Code. Forgery can be committed in several ways, such as counterfeiting or forging signature, corrupting a will, and altering or publishing documents (bank bills, bonds, checks, etc.) among other ways. Several related actions...
When somebody gets arrested in Los Angeles for any crime, they can be released from jail on their own recognizance without any financial obligation or by posting bail. Your criminal history and the severity of crime will dictate the option available. You need to be arraigned in 48 hours if you a...
Attempted murder as per California Penal Code 664/187(a) is defined as the intention to kill another and to take concrete steps towards that intent. However, the intended victim manages to keep alive. Attempted murder, like murder (Penal Code 187 PC) has two degrees – first and second. First deg...
Grand theft charges are serious in nature even if they are not sometimes taken that serious in shows and in the movies. Regardless of whether the lawsuit reaches trial, you still need the assistance of a committed and skilled criminal defense attorney that understands every legal argument for def...
A victim impact statement is a statement that is written by the victim or family of the victim, and submitted to a court. This statement can have an impact on the court when the sentencing for the offender is decided and adjudicated. If the offender is able to address the victims, and show remors...
It is not possible to think or believe that all of our issues, problems and concerns as a nation are resolved in the area of race relations, but we are coming far. For some members of our citizen population though, we have not come far enough. There are still people of color (Asian, Middle Easter...
It can be intimidating to have police officers at your door – certainly late at night and even more so if you have teenagers or young adult children living with you. Law enforcement officers don't need to read you your rights or advise you if you have any legal obligation to comply with their req...
The holiday season is a time for joyous festivities with our loved ones and counting our blessings. Accidents can befall us anytime, but the risks of mishaps tend to be higher than normal in the holiday season. According to the figures, there are increased chances of specific types of ac...
The Supreme court states that cars hold reduced rights of privacy because they are less private. Most Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys advise caution while putting things or carrying things in a truck, car, or SUV. There are several times when a warrant is required to search a car. However,...
You can claim lawful damages for both economic and non-economic losses in a personal injury lawsuit. Occasionally, the value of non-economic damages in a California personal injury case has a maximum amount limit or a damage cap. A damage cap is a legally stipulated maximum amount that defi...
The compensation in a personal injury claim usually depends on the nature and magnitude of the injuries. Calculating and assigning the correct value to your claim is the first and probably the most crucial step in the process. Exaggerating your claim and presenting an inflated figure might force ...
