Some of the Fundamentals on Bail Hearings

Some of the Fundamentals on Bail Hearings

Some of the Fundamentals on Bail Hearings If you have been involved in a criminal case, witnessed a friend or family member go through it, or took notice of one in the news, you will have come across an important
DUI Charges with a Commercial Driver’s License

DUI Charges with a Commercial Driver’s License

DUI Charges with a Commercial Driver’s License Driving under the influence (DUI) laws specify conditions for various types of DUI crimes, such as different kinds of intoxications, as well as separate penalties for those who are arrested for driving under
What is Copyright

What is Copyright?

What is Copyright? What is Copyright? One aspect of intellectual property law is copyright protection. In the US, federal law grants copyright protection for both published and unpublished works. The work must be an original piece by the author and
Wiretapping Laws in California

Wiretapping Laws in California

Wiretapping Laws in California Wiretapping is an issue that most people hear about in television shows or political events (like the Watergate Scandal with President Nixon). The crime, however, is not exclusive to powerful individuals or dramatized shows. It is
Strict Liability in California

Strict Liability in California

Strict Liability in California In personal injury cases, there is a plaintiff who brings forward a lawsuit, usually because the opposing party – the defendant – was negligent. The most salient issues in personal injury cases deal with the duty
Finding the Right Lawyer for Your Case

Finding the Right Lawyer for Your Case

Finding the Right Lawyer for Your Case Any legal procedure or case can be difficult, especially if the issue involves multiple parties. While the law is a way for impartial rules to be applied to various scenarios, it can be
What is Cyberstalking?

What is Cyberstalking?

What is Cyberstalking? As classified by California Penal Code 646.9 PC (stalking laws), cyberstalking occurs when someone stalks another individual through an “electronic communication device.” This form of online harassment leads the victim to fear for their safety because of
What is considered indecent exposure in California?

What is considered indecent exposure in California?

What is considered indecent exposure in California? As a form of the sex crime, California Penal Code 314 PC defines indecent exposure as willfully exposing one’s genitals to another person. An important note necessary to categorize this as indecent exposure
Three Strikes in the Criminal Justice System

Three Strikes in the Criminal Justice System

Three Strikes in the Criminal Justice System In an ideal situation, the penalties imposed by the criminal justice system are applied with the ultimate goal of rehabilitation and the lowering of the recidivism rate (the rate of reoffending for a
Getting Injured at the Workplace

Getting Injured at the Workplace

Getting Injured at the Workplace In some jobs and work environments, there are some inherent risks involved with the task at hand. For situations like these, employers and employees sign comprehensive agreements and waivers regarding risks of injury. However, a
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