Burdens of Proof in California Civil Cases In the legal process, evidence is the most vital piece of the puzzle. In both civil and criminal cases, is it evidence that helps the parties prove their arguments. However, it can be…
What is a Lawyer’s Retainer? When you are considering your options for hiring an attorney, one of the important deciding factors will be the costs of hiring a specific person. Part of that decision-making process will include taking a look…
COVID-19 Lockdown in California While confirmed cases began increasing a few months ago, the global pandemic due to COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has been seeing a surge in the US. The number of confirmed cases and fatalities continue to…
Animal Cruelty Punishments in California They often say that dogs are a man’s best friend. Many of us have had pets in our lives or frequently encounter them on the street or with family and friends. However, not all pets…
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…
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…
Workplace Violence One should never have to enter where they work and fear for their safety. A workplace environment must be safe for all those present. Unfortunately, there are instances of violence or abuse occurring at work, which requires legal…
?What Is Jury Selection When hearing about famous legal cases, we are fixated on the verdict delivered by the jury. However, except for the fact that if selected we all have a legal duty to perform jury duty, most…
Service and Being Served in the Legal Process When you are involved in a legal process, it is incredibly important that all parties privy to the case are made aware of any filing of paperwork with the court. This means…
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana According to Vehicle Code 23152(f) VC, “it is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any drug [including marijuana] to drive a vehicle.” Given that the recreational use of marijuana became…