One of the tools used in the criminal system is a plea bargain. However, while plea bargains have proved effective in some cases, they do not come without controversy either. First to define, a pleaPlea Bargaining in California
Many people think that the only way to achieve “justice” for an assault or battery is to go through the criminal justice system. However, the circumstances and/or context of the crime can prevent the prosecutionCivil Litigation: Assault and Battery
Mediation is a dispute-resolving process that includes a neutral third party, or mediator. The two opposing parties are not given a judgement by the mediator, but rather the mediator acts as an aid and facilitatorWhat Is Mediation?
What is Litigation? What is litigation? Civil litigation describes the entire process of two opposing parties settling or arguing over their disputes, whether in a courtroom or outside of it, in order to seek damages.What Is Litigation And Appeals?
In many parts of the world, domestic violence is a subject that is not talked about publicly. Its discussion carries tense dialogue and long-held taboos. However, in California, domestic violence has been criminalized and anyLaw Against Domestic Violence
Within the domain of white-collar crime, acts of forgery have been criminalized by the California penal code. Specifically, Penal Code 470 PC deals with those who forge with the intention to commit fraud. Forgery dealsForgery Laws
Almost all of the news that comes out or the image we see of celebrities have been carefully curated by a public relations specialist. These individuals are publicists, and their jobs are demanding and requireBeing a Publicist
What Is Considered Gross Negligence? Given its vagueness, defining gross negligence is difficult. California chooses to define it as “want of even scant care or an extreme departure from ordinary standard of conduct” (Kirschenbaum). WhileWhat Is Considered Gross Negligence?
What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is defined as a person being abused physically, verbally, emotionally, or psychologically by another person with whom they are in an intimate or familial relationship. This also includesWhat Is Domestic Violence?
