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Apr
With approximately 5. 7 divorces per 100,000 people, California has one of the highest divorce rates in the country. Although the number of divorces in The Golden State has been declining in recent years, the issue remains cause for concern. Given that the average length of the fi...
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Apr
Name-calling, put-downs, or other belittling behavior can be alarming signs of a verbally abusive relationship. Verbal abuse is just one component of emotional abuse, which targets an individual's emotional and psychological well-being. A verbally abusive partner, spouse, o...
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Apr
California premises liability law requires property owners to keep the premises safe and warn visitors about any hazards on the property. Whether it be the result of a wet floor, cracked step, or bunched carpet, it is estimated that floors and flooring materials contribute to ove...
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Apr
In a recent five-year period, there were over 9,000 total DUI arrests in Santa Barbara County. Being charged with a DUI is a serious offense in the Golden State, subject to jail time, steep fines, license revocation, and having to attend an alcohol treatment program. Under Califo...
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Apr
If you have been in a truck accident, you may experience serious injuries, leaving you unable to work and take care of yourself. Instead, your time will be consumed by medical appointments, forcing you into debt to get the care you desperately need. In 2022, the United States was...
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Apr
In 2022, California experienced 143,476 injury crashes. Given the high number of crashes and injured persons, it is safe to say that motor vehicle accidents are far too frequent in the state. The events preceding an accident can be complex, involving various parties and acts that...
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Apr
Attorneys are expected to act morally and ethically in a given situation, maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism. To practice law in any discipline, it is important that a lawyer understands acceptable conduct and the type of behavior that must be avoided...
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A car accident can affect more than just a person’s finances, impeding an individual’s ability to maintain steady employment, perform household chores, and live a normal life. Lately, there has been an increase in the number of auto accident claims, with injury victims suffering ...
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Apr
If you are facing sexual battery charges in California, you likely feel overwhelmed. The California legislature has laws prohibiting sexual battery, with offenders being charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony. The offense of sexual battery is often referred to as sexual as...
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Apr
It is estimated that each year, over 100,000 drivers are arrested for a DUI. Under the California Vehicle Code §23550 VC, a DUI is considered a felony if the motorist has four DUI convictions in a ten-year period, among other circumstances. If you have committed a felony DUI...
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Apr
If you have ever filed a personal injury claim, you likely had to wait weeks to hear back from the insurance company. If your claim was approved, you may have ended up waiting several weeks before receiving a settlement check. While the process may have seemed prolonged, insuranc...
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Apr
Whether it’s your first offense or a subsequent one, being issued a DUI is a serious matter, punishable by imprisonment, fines, and the loss of driving privileges. While driving under the influence is usually charged as a misdemeanor, there are certain situations in which it may ...
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