Real answers to real legal questions, straight from the firm that tries more cases than any other in Ventura County. Stay informed on the issues that matter most.
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Apr
After a car accident, it is important to get advice from a car accident attorney. This critical step helps protect your legal right to be compensated for your injuries and losses. But what, exactly, can a car accident attorney do for you? After all, aren't there plenty of p...
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Apr
A sexual assault is a terrifying and overwhelming experience. In addition to feeling physically violated and unsafe, you will also have to deal with the headache of prosecutors, school administrators and legal claims. You don’t have to face this alone. By hiring an experienced ca...
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Apr
By Ron Bamieh I often speak to groups on the topics of our rights. Invariably I am asked about whether or not someone should to speak to the police if they are the subject of a criminal investigation. My simple answer to that question is NO, not any circumstances, not in any situ...
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Apr
BY: Ron Bamieh There are many things in life that can cost you money; most of those mistakes are out of our range of expertise. At Bamieh and De Smeth we can help you with are mistakes that can cost you in a personal injury case. Of course there are other mistakes that are not in...
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Apr
The criminal process includes numerous safeguards to protect your rights. One of these is the preliminary hearing, where prosecutors must convince a court that there is sufficient evidence to charge you with a crime. After you have been charged and entered a plea, the prosecutor ...
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Apr
As the victim of a sexual assault, you have legal rights beyond seeing the person who harmed you being criminally punished. Assault is not just a crime, but it is also a tort, meaning you can sue the person who did it. You would need to file a personal injury lawsuit against the ...
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Apr
Every family law attorney will begin to answer this question in the same exact way: the court uses the “best interests of the children test. ” However, the uniformity of the answer does not necessarily mean that it is simple. Instead, while everyone is familiar with th...
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Apr
Injured clients always want to know how much their personal injury case may be worth. This is understandable. Our potential clients are fearful of how they may continue to live their lives, unable to work, and facing mounting medical bills. The value of your personal injury case ...
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Apr
In the past, the law used to presume that the mother would receive custody in a divorce. However, that has now been changed to give both parents an equal chance of obtaining custody of the children. Thus, the mother is not automatically entitled to custody as a matter of right. B...
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Apr
We are called daily by potential clients who tell us their stories and ask whether they have a personal injury lawsuit. People expect lawyers to give the answer of “it depends,” but that really is the case here. When you do need legal advice, our injury attorneys are ...
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Apr
Along with custody, property division is one of the major concerns of people going through a divorce. They are often interested in knowing what they can keep after their marriage ends. To answer this question, our Santa Barbara divorce attorneys will need to review your specific ...
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Apr
California employees have protections on the job from all kinds of illegal behavior by their employers. In addition to wage and workplace safety laws, anti-discrimination laws are one of the biggest safeguards against employer misconduct. These laws give California residents righ...
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