Defective Product
Defective Product When we purchase a product, we have expectations. We have expectations that the product will work properly and will be safe to use. These expectations seem reasonable. Unfortunately, products can have defects…
California Rent Control
California Rent Control In California we have seen a drastic rise of rent prices and homelessness. In most counties, rent has soared through the roof and rent-control has become a pressing issue for tenants.…
A 1031 Exchange
Savvy investors will use 1031 exchanges to build wealth by deferring capital gains. The main benefit of a 1031 exchange rather than simply selling one property and buying another is because of the tax deferral.…
Marijuana Laws In California
Marijuana Laws In California Since the “war on drugs” of the 1970s, popularized and enforced by then US President Richard Nixon, the legalization and criminalization of drugs has been a complex and controversial issue across…
Commercial Lease Laws
As in many other states, commercial tenants in California are not legally afforded the same rights as a residential tenant. A commercial tenant does not own the actual land of their property, they only own…
Real Estate And Mortgage Fraud
Real Estate And Mortgage Fraud Committing fraud is a dangerous act since in the long run it can negatively affect not only yourself, but also the lives of all those involved in the deceptive…
Money by Gambling Fraud
Money by Gambling Fraud While there are some legal forms of gambling in California, using gambling as a scheme to defraud another individual of their money is considered to be a crime of theft. According…
Drinking Alcohol While Driving
Drinking Alcohol While Driving Much like there are warnings on certain prescription medications that while under the influence of the medicine you cannot operate heavy machinery, the same can be said of alcohol consumption. Alcohol…
Statutory Rape
Statutory Rape Among the various sex crimes, California Penal Code 261.5 PC specifically addresses statutory rape. This crime occurs when an individual, who is over the age of consent, has sexual intercourse with another individual…