Burdens of Proof in California Civil Cases In the legal process, evidence is the most vital piece of the puzzle. In both civil and criminal cases, is it evidence that helps the parties prove their arguments. However, it can be…
Minors Tried in Adult Court In California, those below the age of 18 are considered minors. Unfortunately, minors can become involved in criminal cases, which result in charges. The law states that minors can go through juvenile court and face…
Marital Rape and the Laws Against the Crime The feminist movement has produced many societal transformations, as well as legal changes. One of the most important legal changes dealt with marital or spousal rape. Only a few decades ago, in…
Boating Under the Influence in California During the warm summer months, many individuals and groups like to spend time on a boat. Boating is a fun past time for many, with people choosing to drink while on the boat. However,…
Small Claims Court Among the various dispute-resolving mechanisms in civil law, small claims court allows for private cases to be solved in a courtroom setting, but in a more “informal” setting. Even if you have never been involved in a…
Paying and Collecting a Judgment When involved in a civil case, the outcome of the case can require one party to pay damages to another party, or money for certain services etc. and this requires both the payment and collection…
Laws Against Chop Shops in California When someone steals a car, they usually have to conceal it in some way, so that the owner of the vehicle and/or the police do not find it. In some cases, the person who…
Alcohol in California Prisons and Jails Inside prisons and jails (penal institutions), those in custody are not permitted to have substances like drugs, alcohol, and other contraband. At all penal institutions, it is illegal for a person to transport an…
What is a Lawyer’s Retainer? When you are considering your options for hiring an attorney, one of the important deciding factors will be the costs of hiring a specific person. Part of that decision-making process will include taking a look…
The Law Regarding Sampling of Music Music is a creative art form, which allows for sharing and re-interpretation of another artist’s work. You will have most likely heard a song that includes a very familiar beat, lyric, or melody. In…
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