Boating Under the Influence in California
Boating Under the Influence in California During the warm summer months, many individuals and groups like to spend time on a boat. Boating is a fun past time for many, with people choosing to drink…
Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court Among the various dispute-resolving mechanisms in civil law, small claims court allows for private cases to be solved in a courtroom setting, but in a more “informal” setting. Even if you have…
Paying and Collecting a Judgment
Paying and Collecting a Judgment When involved in a civil case, the outcome of the case can require one party to pay damages to another party, or money for certain services etc. and this requires…
Laws Against Chop Shops in California
Laws Against Chop Shops in California When someone steals a car, they usually have to conceal it in some way, so that the owner of the vehicle and/or the police do not find it. In…
Alcohol in California Prisons and Jails
Alcohol in California Prisons and Jails Inside prisons and jails (penal institutions), those in custody are not permitted to have substances like drugs, alcohol, and other contraband. At all penal institutions, it is illegal for…
What is a Lawyer’s Retainer?
What is a Lawyer’s Retainer? When you are considering your options for hiring an attorney, one of the important deciding factors will be the costs of hiring a specific person. Part of that decision-making process…
The Law Regarding Sampling of Music
The Law Regarding Sampling of Music Music is a creative art form, which allows for sharing and re-interpretation of another artist’s work. You will have most likely heard a song that includes a very familiar…
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child In the California penal code, there is a classification of crimes that fall under bigamy, incest, and the crime against nature. Specifically, California Penal Code 288.5 PC deals with…
Corporal Injury on a Spouse
Corporal Injury on a Spouse Domestic abuse can occur physically, emotionally, and/or verbally. In the California criminal justice system, domestic abuse has been penalized in a variety of ways. If you or someone you know…