In the entertainment industry, a talent agent is essential for success in a professional ecosystem that is infamous for its hyper-competitiveness. An agent can work for musicians, actors, dancers, athletes, and even writers. The agent’s main priority is to promote…
A fundamental and important aspect of the justice system in California (and the US) is the impartiality, fairness, and equal treatment the process affords to those who enter it. As such, all those involved in the justice system are bound…
On TV, in movies, or even in the news we are often confronted with stories about regular citizens arresting someone they believe has committed a crime. Many times, these citizens are hailed as heroes, but it is important to understand…
What is a TV Development Contract? Such a contract is produced when a TV network wishes to produce a ‘risky’ TV program. Typically, this program is first shown to a focus group before committing to a pilot. A development contract…
What Is Plea Bargaining? In the criminal justice system, many convictions do not receive full trials. In fact, only fewer than ten percent of cases go to trial. The rest will experience some form of plea bargaining. Plea bargaining…
In creative fields, the projects you create can originally come from other source material, but the inspiration behind them are unique to your imagination. As such, there is a natural tendency to want to ensure each project is adequately protected…
When someone is killed, the prosecution must decide on the charge they will pursue against the defendant and this will depend on the context of the crime. There are varying degrees of murder or manslaughter, but the law also accounts…
You often hear about driving under the influence (DUI) charges for someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol and operating a motor vehicle. However, many do not realize that operating a boat while under the influence (BUI)…
What is Defined as Date Rape? The term “date rape” refers to non-consensual sexual activity and is a version of rape as defined under Penal Code 261 PC. This rape can occur between individuals who are in a mutually agreed…
What is Extortion Crime in California Extortion, also popularly known as blackmail, can occur under California Penal Code 518 PC with the following: using force or threat to a) extort money or property from a person, or b) forcing a…
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