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My name is Anzac Jacobs. I am a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Bamieh & De Smeth. For over 16 years, I have represented people arrested and accused in Ventura and Santa Barbara Superior Courts of all types of crimes, ranging from traffic ticket infractions ...
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Technology is playing an increasingly important role in personal injury litigation, from smartphones and watches to dashcams and black boxes. Recording devices are available in the palm of your hand, and security cameras are on every street corner. AI is even being used to help i...
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In California, a felony conviction means more than a fine or jail sentence. It means having a serious criminal record. Felony convictions can prevent you from getting a job, education, home, driving, or volunteering at a local soup kitchen. They are life-altering events, but they...
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Felony charges are life-altering events, especially if you already have a criminal record. After you've been charged, prosecutors and law enforcement officials often forget that you’re innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden is on the prosec...
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Even when dissolving your marriage is the right decision, divorce is regarded as one of life’s most stressful events. Filing for divorce often means looking at your finances in-depth while making life-altering decisions that impact your financial future. It’s common for parties t...
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Each year, there are millions of collision claims, with the average claim costing $5,470. A car accident can result in severe injuries, limiting your ability to work, take care of your children, and perform routine tasks. Many car accident victims spend their time consulting with...
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A felony conviction carries jail time, fines, and potential community service, with the collateral consequences impacting a person’s life once their sentence is completed. If you have been prosecuted for a felony, the conviction will remain on your record forever unless you get t...
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If you face allegations of a felony crime, you likely feel terrified and confused. In California, a felony conviction can come with at least one year in state prison. Even so, being found guilty of a felony does not automatically mean that you will be confined to time behind bars...
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The aftermath of a car accident may include contacting the police, visiting your primary care physician, and receiving quotes to repair your vehicle. If your injuries are more severe, a trip to urgent care or the ER may be warranted. While taking care of your physical health shou...
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Uncontrollable bleeding, tingling, numbness, or extreme back pain can all be signs of a serious injury after a car accident. If you sustain severe bodily injury, you will likely be unable to work or take care of your family, instead being burdened by endless medical appointments ...
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When a couple divorces, each spouse is still responsible for the child's needs. Determining who pays child support depends on several factors, but it is generally the non-custodial parent's responsibility. Refusing to pay child support can have far-reaching consequences, resultin...
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Anytime a person leaves the scene of the accident without stopping, this is considered a hit-and-run accident. In the past decade, hit-and-run accidents have been on the rise. In 2022, the United States was home to 2,932 hit-and-run fatalities, with many more being injured. Like ...
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