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Spousal Privilege

Spousal Privilege In a marriage, spouses often confide with one another and communicate privately. When involved in a criminal case, the law of evidence provides a right called the marital privilege. Marital privilege, or sometimes called spousal privilege, allows for two evidentiary
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Open Carry Laws in California

Open Carry Laws in California As of 2012, it is illegal to openly carry loaded and unloaded handguns in California. According to California Penal Code 26350 PC, people are not allowed to openly carry an exposed handgun, on themselves or inside a vehicle, while they
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Would You Have to Pay Taxes on Personal Injury Awards?

Would You Have to Pay Taxes on Personal Injury Awards? Hopefully, we never have to worry about personal injury awards we receive. However, if such eventuality befalls us, we generally need not be worried about reporting such awards for income taxes purposes. Let us further analyze this. NONTAXABLE INCOME: PAYMENTS
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How Could You Save On Purchasing a Car?

How Could You Save On Purchasing a Car? Most of us have purchased a car. Nonetheless, we all might have missed some small details that could have saved us a few thousand dollars. These would include knowing what Annual Percentage Rate (APR) we are eligible for before financing,
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Counterfeiting Prescription Blanks for Controlled Substances

Counterfeiting Prescription Blanks for Controlled Substances In the world of medicine, there are many regulations and codes that must be upheld. The California Health and Safety Code delineates the laws regarding proper actions. One of the actions it penalizes is the counterfeiting of prescription blanks. When
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California Inheritance Laws

California Inheritance Laws In California, there are inheritance laws that determine how the estate of a deceased individual can be divided and inherited. The core of inheritance laws comes down to wills. There is a drastic difference between the legal ramifications of dying
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The Crime of Hazing

The Crime of Hazing In many sports teams, fraternities, colleges, and high schools people frequently engage in bonding exercises. In an effort to create a sense of community, certain activities and requirements force people to come together. However, the crime of hazing, which are
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Committing Aggravated Mayhem

Committing Aggravated Mayhem In California, the criminal code penalizes acts that intentionally harm other people. One of such acts is called aggravated mayhem. It is a specific crime, but also a very serious one. California Penal Code 205 PC has defined it as
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How To Report Income Taxes for Summer Jobs

How To Report Income Taxes for Summer Jobs In this volatile and rather frightening economy securing a summer job is very challenging. However, for those who have summer jobs, the prospect of paying Uncle Sam a relatively large portion of their income looms large. Let us understand how
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Should You Appeal Your Home Low Tax Appraisal?

Should You Appeal Your Home Low Tax Appraisal? Given the volatile and rather frightening state of the housing market, many homeowners have been receiving notices from their county tax assessment boards appraising their homes lower than their current mortgages and thus lowering their home taxes. While many people
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