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…
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…