Making a Simple and Legally Valid Contract
Making a Simple and Legally Valid Contract Most often, when you think of a contract you imagine the really dense and long contracts that make no sense in English. In reality, you frequently make contracts…
Committing Embezzlement in California
Committing Embezzlement in California Let’s say that someone entrusts you with their property (i.e. money, house, bank account) and tells you to manage it for them. If you accept this deal, you now have a…
California Law Against Rape
California Law Against Rape Rape, and other forms of sexual violence, occur in most cases as a result of failing to receive proper consent from the victim. Forced acts of sex violate an individual’s bodily…
What is DUI School?
What is DUI School? In California, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a serious offense and the penal code takes measures to penalize those who have been…
What Are Brass Knuckles
What Are Brass Knuckles In some cases, people are told to have brass knuckles in order to defend themselves on the street, while others use them for criminal activity. Regardless of the intention behind it,…
Selling Alcohol During Specific Times
Selling Alcohol During Specific Times As most people know, alcohol comes with various legal limitations. Those who are under 21 years old (minors) are not allowed to buy or consume it and alcohol cannot be…
Assaulting A Public official?
Assaulting a public official? In the California Penal Code, assault can have multiple classifications depending on the context of the crime. This means that certain forms of assault (because of the method of the crime…
Medical Negligence
Medical Negligence Medical negligence is the center point upon which a medical malpractice suit stands upon. In California, a medical malpractice claim can be filed if a doctor does not follow the professional standard of…
Pro Bono Work as Lawyers
Pro Bono Work as Lawyers Legal services are often quite costly, and the fees act as a barrier to access and entry for many low-income individuals and families. However, given the assumptions made within the…