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Can I sue someone for posting a video of me on the Internet?

sue someone Can I sue someone for posting a video of me on the Internet? While the rules of the internet can seem murky, it is unlawful for anyone to post images or videos of you or your family on a social
Posted in Criminal Defense, Personal Law

Is Laches A Defense To Breach Of Contract?

laches a defense Is Laches A Defense To Breach Of Contract? Laches Defense If an unreasonable amount of time has passed after the incident actually happened, you may be entitled to use the laches defense in a civil case. When a legal claim
Posted in Criminal Defense, General

Requests for Admissions and Cost of Proof

Requests for Admissions and Cost of Proof Requests for Admissions and Cost of Proof As outlined in our article about protective orders, a legal team may attempt to abuse the discovery process in order to pressure the opposition into settling. This strategy involves overcomplicating the discovery stage
Posted in Criminal Defense

Limitations of Alcohol Sales in CA

Limitations of Alcohol Sales in CA Limitations of Alcohol Sales in CA For consumers it is fairly cut and dry when you can purchase alcohol, when you are at least the age of 21. But the rules may not be so clear for merchants or business
Posted in Criminal Defense

Petty Theft and Grand Theft

Petty Theft and Grand Theft Petty Theft and Grand Theft Theft is defined as the unlawful taking of somebody else’s property without their permission. In California, theft is divided into two degrees based on the value of the stolen property, type of property, and the
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Protecting Your Rights in Pre-File Investigations

Protecting Your Rights in Pre-File Investigations Protecting Your Rights in Pre-File Investigations A pre-file investigation is when a criminal defense attorney represents a client before formal charges are filed by the prosecutor. The goal of a pre-file is the prevention of criminal charges to be filed against
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Theft a Safe

Theft a Safe Theft a Safe When it comes to theft, penalization depends on the level of the theft and the context of the crime. One form of theft is burglary, which is different from the general forms of theft in California. According
Posted in Criminal Defense

Civil and Criminal Law

Civil and Criminal Law Civil and Criminal Law The major distinction when it comes to the law is deciphering if it’s criminal or civil law. Civil and Criminal Law are two different entities and govern different issues within the law. Most attorneys specialize in
Posted in Criminal Defense

Aiding and Abetting a Crime In CA

Aiding and Abetting a Crime Aiding and Abetting a Crime In CA In the state of California, if you help, facilitate, or encourage a crime you can be charged. Regardless if you, yourself, committed the crime you can face the exact same punishment as the
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Attempted Murder in California

Attempted Murder in California Attempted Murder in California Murder convictions are varied and are important in regards to sentencing and punishment. Different degrees of murder charges set important standards. It is led to believe that murder only involves death. Even if a victim does
Posted in Criminal Defense