In California, the consequences of violating juvenile probation depend on the type of probation you are on. The judge at the violation hearing is likely to tighten the conditions of your probation. However, he or she can also revoke probation and take you into custody, or resume criminal charges for the offense that led to …
In the United States, 409,224 people were hurt by exercise equipment in 2021 alone. Nearly 10% of these accidents were fatal. If you were hurt by faulty gym equipment, you can bring a product liability lawsuit against the equipment company. In some cases, you can also sue the gym if it negligently assembled, installed, or …
If you get hurt in an accident in California, you can sue to help cover your costs even if you were 99% at fault. This is because California is a “pure comparative negligence” state. The money damages you receive would just be reduced by your degree of fault. For example, if you are 60% to …
Loss of enjoyment of life is a type of legal damage for which you can recover financial compensation in a personal injury claim. That financial compensation would be for your inability to do enjoyable things due to your injuries. It is especially common for severe injuries that leave you with a disability. Economic damages that …
A dog bite case can settle in as quickly as 1 month or as long as 6 years, though around 2 years is normal. The extent of your injuries and whether the dog owner will be held strictly liable or not will make a huge difference in the time frame. Another key factor is if …
There are five common situations when there is a tolling of the statute of limitations in a California personal injury case. These are when the plaintiff is: a minor, located out of the state, incapacitated, legally insane, or in prison. A “statute of limitations” is a legal term meaning the period of time a person …
California crosswalk laws give pedestrians the right of way in an unmarked crosswalk. However, you – as a pedestrian – still have to take due care for your own safety. You cannot jump into traffic in a way that creates an immediate hazard. You also cannot unnecessarily delay traffic. If you are a victim in a …
In California, the difference between petty theft and grand theft is typically whether the value of the stolen property is worth more or less than $950. If the value is $950 or less, then it is petty theft. If it is over $950, then it is grand theft. It can also be grand theft to …
After a drowning accident, the person responsible can be held liable and made to compensate the victim. Six common parties to be held liable for a drowning include: private swimming pool owners, public swimming pool operators, neighborhood associations or recreation centers, apartment complexes, hotels, and water parks. A personal injury lawyer can help victims and …
In California, the victim’s surviving family members get the money in a wrongful death claim. These are the victim’s: surviving spouse, children, grandchildren, if the victim’s own children have passed away, other minor children, if they got at least 50 percent of their financial support from the victim, domestic partners, and anyone else who would …
In some criminal cases, law enforcement officers are unable to gather the evidence necessary to prove that you are guilty persuasively. It is extremely important to be able to recognize when the case against you is a weak one. Nine signs that the criminal case against you is weak are: a lack of evidence, conflicting …
The most serious car accident injuries are those that are fatal or extremely disabling. These injuries can also lead to the biggest settlement values for the victims or their loved ones. Those settlements amounts aim to reflect how much you have lost from the accident. Typically, the more severe the injury, the higher the settlement. …
Can I drive in California with a drivers license from a foreign country?Watch this video on YouTube If you have a current and valid driver’s license from a foreign country, you can legally drive in California. You do not need to get a California driver’s license or international driving permit (“IDP”) as long as: You …
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) can result in the revocation of your H-1B visa or its non-renewal. Consular officials with the U.S. Department of State have the discretion to revoke or decline to renew your visa regardless of whether you get charged or convicted of DUI. Whether the state revokes or non-renews …
There are 3 ways to check the status of your California driver’s license and whether it is valid or suspended: online on the DMV website, in person at a DMV office, and by mailing an INF 1125 form to the DMV headquarters. Each method has a fee. That fee ranges from $2 to $5.1 There …
A cumulative injury is one that happens gradually over a period of time, rather than all at once. They are generally workplace injuries. Certain workers are more prone to cumulative injuries than others. These injuries are often more difficult to prove in a workers’ compensation case. They may raise important issues with the statute of …
What is an Accessory to a Crime? 5 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube An accessory to a crime is someone who helped commit the offence without actually taking part in it. It is similar to the crime of “aiding and abetting,” though you can be an accessory even if you were not present at the …
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, spitting on someone may be a crime. In some states, spitting on someone can be assault or battery. In others, directing bodily fluids, including spit, at government employees, such as police officers or prison guards, is a crime. In either case, spitting on someone can lead to a lawsuit …
Garage door spring accidents are incidents that cause injuries or property damage because the spring in a garage door breaks. These incidents can be surprisingly serious. The injuries can even be fatal. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent them. You may have legal recourse if you suffer from a garage door …
In California, you can expunge a felony conviction by: completing the necessary expungement application forms, filing them in the court that heard your case, and appearing before a judge at the expungement hearing. Many felony convictions are eligible for expungement, though some sex crimes are not. Expungements are more difficult if you served prison time. …
The length of time you have to wait in California until you can try to reinstate your suspended driver’s license largely depends on the reason why your license was suspended in the first place. For example, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can suspend your license for six months if you accumulate too many …
Your body size, as determined by height and body weight, can influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In general, a shorter person with a smaller body will have a higher BAC than a larger person who consumes the same amount of alcohol over the same period of time. Blood alcohol levels are of extreme importance …
Possibly, yes. Most states usually do not have a law that says you must report a DUI conviction to your insurer. Though it is typically a good idea to do so. If you try to hide a DUI from your insurance company, and the company learns of it, they could refuse to pay a claim …
There are three primary ways in which a person can try to modify a criminal sentence in California. These are when the person: files a motion for resentencing, appeals the sentence, and brings a writ of habeas corpus petition. There are also two ways a court can modify a sentence on its own accord. These …
In California, a felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor in 4 ways: Accept a plea bargain to a lesser offense, Complete a pretrial diversion program, File a Penal Code 17(b) motion, or Show that one or more “elements of the crime” are missing. These are each discussed in detail below. 1. Accept a Plea …
