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In California, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) has severe repercussions. On top of hefty fines, jail time, license suspension, and other penalties, convicted offenders may also be required to complete state-approved DUI classes. People who have been convicted o...
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The answer to this question will depend on various circumstances. Not all interactions with citizens or suspects require the police to provide a Miranda warning. However, the prosecutor cannot use what a suspect said to the police as evidence against them in a trial if the police...
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After getting into a car crash, you are likely to be in pain and feel overwhelmed and confused. But what seems like a common car accident can have life-altering consequences on your financial, physical, and emotional health. When you've been hurt in a crash that you did not...
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Yes. Having a restraining order against you comes with serious consequences, so you must work with an experienced lawyer to protect your interests. Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are court orders that prohibit a person from contacting, coming near, or harmin...
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If you have been injured by someone else's negligence, the physical, financial, and emotional losses you experience can make regaining your health and well-being especially challenging. In order to recover these losses, you will likely file a claim against the at-fault part...
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While jail time is one of the basic penalties for a DUI in CA, it is not always mandatory. The maximum jail time for a first-time DUI offense under federal and California law is six months. But it is uncommon for first-time DUI offenders to serve jail time as long as they complet...
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According to LAist, Alexandra Fulcher is the Title IX director at Occidental College, and when a sexual assault survivor crosses her office, it's the first step in an important process that can have serious consequences for both the survivor and the person they accuse. Ofte...
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Divorce is often fraught with unresolved emotions and overwhelming tension, which can easily spiral out of control, especially if one spouse is intent on hurting the other spouse. So when your spouse falsely accuses you of child abuse while you're going through a divorce, i...
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Being discriminated against on the job can be emotionally challenging, but it can also affect your ability to earn, which makes it a primary concern that should not be overlooked. As an employee, you may feel as if there is very little that you can do in the face of discriminatio...
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One of the most pressing concerns of drivers facing a DUI conviction in CA is the possibility of having their license suspended. Depending on the specific circumstances of your situation, a DUI conviction does not automatically trigger a license suspension. You also have options ...
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At 12 state university campuses across California, 54 faculty members, coaches, and non-management employees – in cases ranging from 2017 to 2021 – violated sexual misconduct and discrimination policies, according to EdSource. The California State University (CSU) system has rele...
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Divorce has no deadline, which means your spouse can drag out your California divorce for months or years on end, depending on your specific circumstances. Divorces can and do go smoothly when both spouses want the divorce or at least are willing to work together to complete the ...
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