Probate is when a person, often a family member, is assigned by the court to gather and distribute a deceased person's assets. The process may include the distribution of assets to: InheritorsCreditors Probate law isn't cut and dry, but if your state follows the Uniform Probate Code (UPC), the proce...
Hernia mesh devices are designed to provide support to damaged or weakened tissue. Made from synthetic material or animal tissue, non-absorbable surgical meshes are permanent implants and are used to reinforce a repaired hernia. But the FDA has stated that hernia mesh surgery can lead to complicatio...
If you are suddenly at the receiving end of the police seizing items from your home without a warrant, you may be wondering whether they are legally allowed to do so. In fact there are occasions when this is a legitimate action for police to take. If you are having problems with this sort of situati...
If you have ever followed the happenings in a criminal case in California, you may have seen a judgement of acquittal granted. This judgement has to be requested by the defense attorney. Ask any legal professional, from a Los Angeles to a San Diego or Pasadena Criminal Attorney, and they will tell y...
Using self defense as a defense, when you are accused of a crime, is a legally accepted principle across the US legal system. The general principles of self defense are the same, but the details do differ slightly from state to state. If you have been accused of a crime, and believe you acted in sel...
The Californian three strikes law was first implemented in 1994, partly as a result of the outcry following the Polly Klaas murder case. Initially the law was one of the strictest pieces of criminal legislation ever implemented in the US. The original law stated that if a defendant committed a serio...
The first thing it's important to say is that assault and battery are actually two separate offences under California law. Assault is defined as an attempt to use violence or force against someone, and is dealt with under penal code 240. Battery, which most people probably think of as assault, is th...
You have been stopped for a suspected DUI offense in Los Angeles; should the officer who stops you read you your rights. It may surprise you to learn that US law is such that the answer to this question is, not necessarily. The thing about the Miranda warning, which is commonly referred to as Mirand...
You may think that your silence cannot be used against you in court; this is not entirely true. This is not to say that you should volunteer information if you are pulled over on suspicion of a DUI; doing so is not usually a good idea. But, if you remain silent, this can be considered a sign of guil...
If you are injured as the result of an assault at work, it can be costly, in terms of your health and loss of earnings. The good news is that there are actions you can take if you are assaulted. These actions can help you get the support you need with expenses that occur as a result of the assault. ...
A criminal court proceeding can be a daunting thing, whether you are charged with a crime, or whether you are being asked to testify in a case. There is a lot of pressure on a person when they take to the stand and are asked to swear an oath that they will tell the truth. Everyone has to do this, al...
Hiring an attorney is an important process, and one that many people put a lot of effort into getting right. However, even if you thought you hired a reliable attorney, there is always the chance you will encounter problems. Californian law is such that, if your attorney is guilty of malpractice, yo...
If you are injured in Virginia due to someone else's negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. While it's important to work with a competent and experienced lawyer, it helps to have an understanding of the state's laws and statutes of limitations. Statutes of Limitations V...
DUI (driving under the influence) charges are normally misdemeanors but in many situations they are seen as being gross misdemeanor offenses. In the event you are convicted you can be faced with license suspensions, jail, fines and many other penalties. The big problem with DUI charges is that in ma...
Harassment and discrimination will appear at the workplace in so many different possible forms. Unfortunately, this is a problem that is still not solved, although this is something that many large companies would like you to think. The good news is there are various federal and state laws that are ...
Personal Injury lawsuits can occur due to car accidents, slip and falls, and any other negligent act from another party that leads to the injury of another person. When a case is filed in court and a settlement is made, there are two main forms of damages: 1.Special damages, which are lost income, m...
Despite the criminal liability for the cultivation and spread of cannabis in the most countries of the world, the marijuana market becomes bigger every year as more and more people start smoking this kind of drug. At the same time, marijuana is an active anesthetic that is used in medicine. Toronto ...
In 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 3,477 people were killed in distracted driving-related accidents. To help curb this growing problem, many states have implemented laws that ban the use of cell phones while driving. Here's what you need to know about cell pho...
Bicycle accidents can be deadly when the bicyclist is hit by an automobile. Negligence will play a role in the accident, and this negligence will result in the bicyclist's injuries. The rider may be at fault for the accident, but in many cases, the bicyclist was the victim. You can file a personal i...
Asbestos, a known carcinogen since the 1940s, has many former shipyard workers experiencing the effects of its toxicity today.The fibers of this deadly mineral are so durable that they can remain in the body for years. The long latency period between asbestos exposure and illness means that asbestos...