Supreme Court in California
In the judicial system, courts are a mechanism for the law to be applied to cases and allow for the tools of the civil and justice system to be utilized. In each judicial district, there…
California Law – Double Jeopardy
The law in the US has many safeguards against the abuse of power within the justice system. One of the main principles of the US criminal justice system is that all are innocent until proven…
Arbitration in the Law
Within the legal system, there are many different methods of resolving disputes, whether those be private or public ones. One of such methods is the process of going to court and holding a trial. However,…
Maximum Fine For Selling Alcohol To Minors
Maximum Fine For Selling Alcohol To Minors Under the California Penal Code (CPC) 25658, supplying minors (defined as an individual younger than 21 years old) with alcohol is a misdemeanor offence. This includes either…
How To Prepare For Your First Attorney Visit
Meeting an attorney for the first time can be an unnerving experience. Attorneys aim to provide their clients with expert legal advice, and can do this best when they’re aware of the details of your…
What is a Public Company?
When setting up a business, one of the most important issues to address, right from the beginning, is the form of the business. The legal entity a business takes will affect every decision it makes…
Drinking While Driving Laws
Many should know of the laws in place that ban driving under the influence (DUI). A DUI can be applicable for both alcoholic beverages and the use of drugs. However, another law that does not…
California Law – Battery on a Peace/Police Officer
It is important to understand that when dealing with peace or police officers, some laws will apply that normally do not when dealing with other civilians. Accordingly, what some may see as minor harms on…
What Is A Performing Rights Society (ASCAP & BMI)?
Performing Rights Society (ASCAP & BMI) Performing Rights Societies (ASCAP & BMI) collect licensing fees from television, radio, restaurants, malls, concert halls, bars, night clubs, colleges, hotels, airplanes and others and pay those fees to…