Service and Being Served in the Legal Process
Service and Being Served in the Legal Process When you are involved in a legal process, it is incredibly important that all parties privy to the case are made aware of any filing of paperwork…
Committing a Burglary Offense in California
Committing a Burglary Offense in California In our everyday use of colloquial English, we often incorporate and use legal jargon. However, in some cases, our use of the term can be partially correct. This is…
California Law Against Rape
California Law Against Rape California Law Against Rape, and other forms of sexual violence occurs in most cases as a result of failing to receive proper consent from the victim. Forced acts of sex violate…
Aggravated Assault Charge and Crime
Aggravated Assault Charge and Crime The penal code has criminalized the different ways in which assault can be carried out. One group of assault crimes is called aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is not in itself…
How to Get Ready for Court
How to Get Ready for Court For all cases, going to court can be a stressful and anxious experience. To help alleviate confusion or questions, the California Courts have created a simplified section online on…
Phone Calls Intended to Annoy Others
Phone Calls Intended to Annoy Others Cell phones allow us to instantly communicate with each other, without having to show our faces. While most people will have stories of making prank calls to friends as…
Child Abuse Laws in California
Child Abuse Laws in California Being charged with abusing a child is a serious offense in California, and it carries a harsh punishment. There are several laws in the penal code that address the various…
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana According to Vehicle Code 23152(f) VC, “it is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any drug [including marijuana] to drive a vehicle.” Given that the…
What is Annulment of a Marriage?
What is Annulment of a Marriage? Within culture and society, the definition of culture has changed over time, but while it is important to keep up with the social connotations of marriage, the legal definitions…