07
Apr
Being charged with drunk driving can interrupt your life. Even if you didn’t cause an accident or hurt anyone, the penalties from a DUI (driving under the influence) charge can include jail time, license suspensions, and high fines. Even worse than facing the penalties of a f...
View More07
Apr
For the most part, California’s criminal laws aim to keep non-violent, first-time offenders out of jail. However, violating California’s gun laws can still lead to jail time, even for a first-time gun possession charge. If you or a loved one was arrested for a gun crime in Ca...
View More07
Apr
If you take your criminal charges to court and lose your case, you may be convicted for the offenses and sentenced. However, that is not the end of your case. You have the right to appeal legal errors in your case, potentially getting the conviction thrown out and getting a s...
View More07
Apr
If you violate your probation in California, you could have your probation revoked and be sent straight to jail or prison. In many cases, judges and prosecutors require strict penalties for probation violations, but there may be opportunities to have your attorney argue for l...
View More07
Apr
Divorce is often incredibly complex, with dozens of interconnected legal issues. When finding a divorce attorney, it is important to look for someone who will consider your entire case, not just the divorce. That means that if you have children who will be affected by the div...
View More07
Apr
The term “domestic partnership” confuses many Californians. Domestic partnerships are a very specific legal relationship available in California, similar to “civil unions” in other states. If you are considering marriage or an alternative to marriage, you may be eligible for...
View More07
Apr
In any child custody proceedings, the court's ultimate goal is to protect the best interests of the child. In general, the court sees it in the child’s best interests to give joint custody to both parents, but if one parent is hiding a secret or is involved in dangero...
View More07
Apr
There is a stereotype in divorce cases that your spouse “gets half your stuff. ” This stereotype is truer than in most states, but there are some technicalities to consider. The Ventura divorce lawyers at The Law Offices of Bamieh and De Smeth explain California'...
View More07
Apr
Theft is a common offense. Many people might have gotten away with shoplifting or another small theft crime in their distant past - or recent past. In many cases, theft goes unpunished, but thousands of other cases each year are prosecuted and lead to serious penalties like...
View More07
Apr
Especially over the past year or so, sexual assault claims, claims of inappropriate sexual advances, and sexual harassment have been widely discussed in the news. While many of these news stories go into details about the specific conduct alleged, many of the broad terms discussi...
View More
