Indecent Exposure
Indecent Exposure While in public spaces there can be many different social rules that people have to abide by, there are also laws in place regarding the ways in which you can behave. One of…
Summary Dissolution in California
Summary Dissolution in California Getting divorced can be a tricky process, especially if the spouses have children and shared assets. In some cases, the parties have to navigate difficult issues and the case may require…
Neutral Evaluation in California
Neutral Evaluation in California In a civil case, there are different ways in which the parties involved can resolve their disputes. These dispute solving mechanisms include mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation. Each process has its…
Law Against Cockfighting
Law Against Cockfighting Animal cruelty can take many different forms, but the law takes active measures to stop each act. One of the ways animals have faced cruel conditions and actions before is through cockfighting.…
Grand Theft Charges
Grand Theft Charges Theft charges in the California criminal code are separated by the amount of property stolen (among other categories). An important dividing line is at $950 as the theft of an item valued…
Arson Crimes in California
Arson Crimes in California Fire can be an incredibly destructive tool or weapon. Unfortunately, some individuals use fire as a way to defraud, damage, or hurt other people or entities. As such, any deliberate act…
Grand Theft Auto California
Grand Theft Auto California Theft is classified according to the amount stolen as well as the nature of the crime. One of such classifications is grand theft auto. To break it down, grand theft refers…
What Are Punitive Damages?
What Are Punitive Damages? In a civil case, if the claims of the lawsuit are proven by the plaintiff, they can receive damages. Damages are compensatory or punitive. Under compensatory damages, the plaintiff can receive…
Being Falsely Imprisoned
Being Falsely Imprisoned It is accepted in our society and legal system that individuals have liberty (barring appropriate restrictions). If that liberty were to be violated, there would be consequences. One way of losing your…