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Apr
Most of us have no experience with the justice system. While most people will never step foot into a courtroom, when the unexpected happens, you may wish that you had some knowledge of the legal process. There are many stages leading up to a trial, known as the pretrial process...
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Apr
On February 25th, two separate crashes occurred on southbound Highway 101 involving at least five cars. The crashes were reported around 12:53 p. m. , with one crash being a hit-and-run. One person was reported to be in critical condition, necessitating a helicopter landing that sh...
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Apr
If you have been charged with a felony, you may be wondering what to expect. From court hearings to negotiating plea bargains and navigating the discovery process, you may feel overwhelmed by the legal system in the United States. At Bamieh & De Smeth, we understand what is a...
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Apr
Car accident victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries and other losses. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may not know what steps need to be taken to protect yourself and to secure compensation. Our Ventura car accident lawyers would like to discuss w...
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Apr
The court will grant a restraining order if a judge believes the person needs protection from another individual. If you are on the receiving end of a restraining order, you may be confused and even agitated. A restraining order needs to be taken seriously, and it is important th...
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Apr
Illicit substances create a risk to public safety, taking the lives of close to 100,000 people each year. California law defines a controlled substance as illegal narcotics or any drugs that are not accompanied by a valid prescription. Drug charges often carry severe penalties bu...
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Apr
Each year, 8 million emergency room visits are attributed to falls. Whether it be in the grocery store, at the mall, in a parking garage, or even in your friend's icy driveway, a slip and fall accident can take almost anywhere. Following a fall, you may decide not to hire a...
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Apr
In the aftermath of your motorcycle collision, it may seem like the insurance company is not dealing with your claim in a timely manner. Between severe injuries and damage to your bike, you may not know what to do next. All the while, you are dealing with an insurmountable stack ...
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Apr
In the United States, a felony is the most serious type of crime that you can commit. According to California Penal Code §17(a), a felony is “punishable with death, by imprisonment in the state prison…or by imprisonment in a county jail. ” The main differen...
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Apr
If you have reason to believe or suspect that a child – or vulnerable adult – is being sexually abused, it can weigh heavily on you, but you may not know what to do to help. There are specific steps anyone in your position can take, and it’s the right thing to do. If your child o...
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Apr
If you have been arrested, you may be given the option to be released if you pay bail. This requires you to pay a certain amount of money in exchange for being released until you need to appear in court. Bail is essentially a security deposit that ensures defendants will appear i...
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Apr
If a police officer arrested you without a warrant, you may want to explore whether the arrest violated your rights. If the arrest was unlawful, you may be eligible to have your charges dropped. If you have been recently arrested, you should consider reaching out to a Ventura cri...
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