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Apr
Following a car accident, you may be in shock. If an ambulance is not called to the scene, an injured driver or passenger will need to evaluate their injuries. While this can be difficult to do, knowing what signs to look for can mean the difference between life and death. Althou...
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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 person a restraining order if a judge believes that 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 i...
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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 to be illegal narcotics or any drugs that are not accompanied by a valid prescription. Drug charges often carry severe penalties...
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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 an atto...
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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 difference between a felony and...
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