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Apr
Two California crimes, “assault” and “battery,” have multiple levels of crime based on different elements in how the crime was committed. The crime of “battery” is commonly called “assault” by most non-lawyers, which can make it especially confusing to understand what the crim...
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Apr
Getting charges dropped is often one of the best outcomes you can get in a criminal case. Especially if your charges are dropped before trial, you can save yourself from facing the costs of going to court. Additionally, you can get released from pretrial confinement and avoid t...
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Apr
If you are facing criminal charges in California, you may want to get the charges against you “dropped” or “dismissed. ” These phrases are commonly used interchangeably, but they, legally, mean different things – and your case’s outcome could be completely different based on wh...
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Apr
In California, courts prefer to give both parents custody whenever possible. Joint custody cases where both parents have equal parenting time are commonly said to have “50/50 custody. ” The Ventura child custody lawyers at The Law Offices of Bamieh and De Smeth discuss joint custo...
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Apr
Alimony, or spousal support, is money that one spouse pays another after the divorce is finalized. Alimony can be ordered for multiple reasons, but these payments are always intended to support the spouse directly, not to support children. Because alimony is paid for different re...
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Apr
Assault is a crime that often ranges in severity. While any criminal charges are serious and can lead to jail time, some assault charges are less severe than others. It is important to understand the potential penalties you may face if you are charged with assault in Californi...
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Apr
Most lawsuits have a “statute of limitations. ” These rules prevent cases from being filed too long after the harm occurs. Civil and criminal cases both have them, but many family law cases do not. Usually, a statute of limitations gives a certain number of years after an event in...
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Apr
Probation is an alternative punishment that often helps people avoid prison. When the judge hands down a sentence including probation, he will set limitations and rules that you must follow to maintain your freedom; failing to follow these limits can end your probation. If yo...
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Apr
Living with cancer can be incredibly difficult. Much of your energy might be devoted to taking care of yourself and getting better. However, something like cancer does not necessarily need to put your life on hold, and you may still be able to accomplish many things you want t...
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Apr
California’s adoption laws do not limit people with disabilities from being able to achieve their dreams of being a parent. However, disabilities are legitimate concerns for the courts and social workers who approve your parental fitness. Because of this, adopting a child may ...
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LGBT couples in California have the same rights to adopt as any other parent. Whether you are single, married, or dating, California law allows you to seek an adoption to expand your family. However, there are plenty of complications that can arise in any adoption case, and the p...
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Apr
Families come in many shapes and sizes. More and more Americans are not letting the fact that they do not have a spouse or partner get in the way of their dream of becoming a parent. In many cases, adoption is not limited to married couples, and you may be able to adopt on you...
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