What is Extortion Crime in California
What is Extortion Crime in California Extortion, also popularly known as blackmail, can occur under California Penal Code 518 PC with the following: using force or threat to a) extort money or property from a…
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation: Assault and Battery
Many people think that the only way to achieve “justice” for an assault or battery is to go through the criminal justice system. However, the circumstances and/or context of the crime can prevent the prosecution…
What Is Litigation And Appeals?
What is Litigation? What is litigation? Civil litigation describes the entire process of two opposing parties settling or arguing over their disputes, whether in a courtroom or outside of it, in order to seek damages.…
10 Legal Terms You Need To Know
Legal jargon can be either confusing or intimidating – or both. While lawyers use these terms on a daily basis, those not familiar with the legal system may find it a challenge to decipher terms…
What Is Deposition In CA
What Is Deposition In CA What is a deposition? Who may be deposed? Who may not be deposed? What is the time frame for deposition? Where could deposition be taken? These are only some of…
Foreclosure Litigation
Foreclosure Litigation Owning a home comes with many financial obligations, and, due to a variety of circumstances, some homeowners face impending foreclosure. The mortgage lender is the entity that starts the foreclosure process, all of…
What is Constructive Trust in Real Estate Litigation?
What is Constructive Trust in Real Estate Litigation? Constructive trust could be an effective tool when a real estate plaintiff wants to obtain title to a real property. Through constructive trust the court will…
What Is Arbitration?
Arbitration is a binding dispute- resolving mechanism that takes place outside of a courtroom. An arbitrator, who is a third party, is presented documents and oral arguments by both sides of the case, often represented…
What Is Writ of Attachment in California?
What Is Writ of Attachment in California? Writ of attachment is a pre-judgment provisional remedy that in some circumstances could ensure availability of sufficient assets to satisfy a judgment obtained against the defendant. There are…