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Apr
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is an embarrassing, stressful, and unnerving experience. A California DUI charge comes with many consequences, including potential fines, jail time, and the suspension of your driver's license. Depending on your career, a...
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Apr
If you find yourself facing the breakdown of your marriage, you may be wondering whether divorce or separation is the right next step. During a sensitive and often confusing time, it can be difficult to make the choices that will best protect your finances, your property rights...
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Apr
If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offense, you’re probably feeling very overwhelmed and vulnerable. Receiving an unfair sentence can be another especially nerve-wracking experience. After hearing the jury’s verdict and the judge’s ruling, you might worry that the matter h...
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Apr
When a couple with minor children separates, one of the primary issues to be decided is which parent will be awarded custody. Custody can be either physical or legal, and can be shared in a variety of ways according to the court-ordered plan. California courts will consider a ...
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Apr
Every county in California has a court known as a “superior court” or “trial court,” which has jurisdiction (authority) over criminal cases in that county. For example, Ventura Superior Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and felony cases that are bei...
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Apr
Each state has its own set of laws concerning legal “grounds,” or reasons, for divorce. Determining the grounds for your divorce in your state is one of the first and most important steps of the divorce process. If you are a resident of California, you will ...
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Apr
Child custody is typically the most urgent concern for parents who are going through the divorce process in California. No mother or father wants to spend more time away from their child than they have to, which often leads to heated disputes, even in cases that are otherwise ami...
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Apr
Boasting balmy weather, great surf, and pristine sand, the beaches in Ventura County are some of the best in the country, attracting thousands of locals and tourists alike. Emma Wood State Beach, Harbor Cove Beach, La Conchita Beach, Marina Park Beach, and San Buenaventura State...
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Apr
Getting a DUI as an adult can throw a wrench into your career, your reputation, and your personal relationships. Getting a DUI under 21 can be equally devastating because it has the potential to affect college admission, eligibility for student loans, and other opportunities tha...
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Apr
Assault is one of the most common crimes people get arrested for in Ventura. In fact, arrests for violent crimes like assault are on the rise in Ventura County. In an interview with the Ventura County Star last year, Ventura Police Chief Ken Corney said, “Arrests were up n...
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Apr
Stretching from Kern, San Bernardino, and San Luis Obispo Counties down to the southernmost tip of the state, Southern California features some of the Golden State's most beautiful scenery and most desirable property, not to mention the heart of its film industry. Unfortu...
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Apr
There are many scenarios in which your personal property could be seized or confiscated by law enforcement in California. For example, police confiscation could occur if an officer discovers your phone at the scene of a crime. Police seizure can also occur when you are placed ...
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