Truancy Laws in California
Truancy Laws in California A very important aspect of a child’s life is education. Every child in the state has the right to an education. As well, the law stipulates that education is mandatory and…
Emergency Protective Order
Emergency Protective Order California law allows for persons to protect themselves against others and this is done through a court order. These orders are called restraining orders. There are three kinds of restraining orders, but…
Failing to Appear in California Court
Failing to Appear in California Court During a court process, the parties to the case may require witnesses to appear in court, or even before that, the parties themselves must also be in attendance. If…
Choosing Between Living Trust and a Will
Choosing Between Living Trust and a Will Estate planning can get very complicated and tricky for many, but for almost everyone it can result in stressful decisions and having to choose between different planning options. Among…
Committing a Hate Crime in California
Committing a Hate Crime in California Within the criminal code, the state of California has a set of crimes that specifically deal with hate crimes. Our rights and freedoms protect against hate speech if it…
California Laws Against Shoplifting
California Laws Against Shoplifting Within California’s theft laws, individuals can be found guilty of shoplifting. Theft and robbery are terms that are often misused in our everyday conversations, and so this article will provide a…
Defrauding an Establishment/Innkeeper
Defrauding an Establishment/Innkeeper You will most likely have heard of the term “dine & dash” or seen examples of it in the news. For example, people will go to a restaurant, order and eat food,…
Creating a Living Trust
Creating a Living Trust Within estate planning, individuals have many tools at their disposal to ensure property and assets are divvied according to their wishes. One of such tools is a living trust. A living…
Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases
Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases In a criminal case, the prosecution has a legal duty to meet a certain threshold of evidence, such that the defendant is found guilty of the charge(s). The legal…