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Apr
An attorney accuses a driver of being negligent when the driver ran into the client's rear bumper. But what does the word “negligence,” which so frequently arises in personal injury cases, actually mean? In short, it is a manner in which we can describe a...
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Apr
Possession of alcohol on a beach or elsewhere may be prohibited by law. Depending on your location, the law may be referred to as an “open container” violation. If you have been charged with public intoxication, public possession of alcohol, or other alcohol-related offenses in C...
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Apr
Cal. Penal Code § 311. 11 relates that in California, any person who knowingly possesses any material involving the use of a person under 18 years of age, knowing that the matter depicts a person under 18 years of age personally engaging in or simulating sexual conduct...
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Apr
According to the FBI's 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment, “[T]he West and North Central regions [of the United States] — particularly Arizona, California, and Illinois — boast the highest number of gang members. ” Additionally, certain areas of C...
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Apr
A California hit and run accident can leave you feeling lost and hopeless, especially if you or a loved one suffered serious injuries as a result. However, with help from an experienced Ventura car accident lawyer, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills ...
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Apr
There is a common misconception that domestic violence (DV) is a specific crime, like robbery, manslaughter, or sexual assault. In fact, the term “domestic violence” has a broad meaning and includes many different criminal offenses under California law. When a crime has an elem...
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Apr
Whether you refer to it as drunk driving, intoxicated driving, or driving under the influence, driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is both illegal and extremely dangerous, not only for the intoxicated driver and their passengers, but also for the motorists around them. Tho...
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Apr
California ballot propositions allow voters to make their voices heard on a variety of legal and social issues. Several rapidly upcoming propositions, which Californians will vote on this November, deal with the criminal justice system, and therefore have a direct impact upon ...
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Apr
Whether it is charged as a felony or misdemeanor, sexual battery is a serious crime, and a conviction can alter the course of your life forever. If you are found guilty of committing sexual battery in California, you will face months or years of incarceration...
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Apr
Manslaughter is a form of homicide, the most serious type of criminal offense a person can be accused of committing in California. Defendants who are convicted of manslaughter can be sentenced to many years in prison, receive costly fines, and face other devastating penalties. If...
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Apr
Murder is the most serious criminal charge a defendant can be prosecuted for in the state of California. If you or one of your family members have been charged with murder in Santa Barbara County or Ventura County, it is of critical importance that you contact a highly experie...
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Apr
Accidental falls are very common, causing millions of injuries every year throughout the United States. While anyone can have a slip and fall accident, elderly adults are at heightened risk due to age-associated health factors such as muscle weakness, poor eyesight, sensory defic...
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