Legitimate escort companies are generally legal. An escort agency is essentially a business that provides its clients or customers with a companion for a certain fee. People might pay for an escort in order to have a friend or partner at: an entertainment event, a business event, or dinner. Escorts are prohibited from providing clients …
The term released on own recognizance means that you can get out of jail after an arrest without having to post bail. You simply have to promise to show up at future court proceedings. “Released on own recognizance” is also sometimes referred to as “R.O.R.,” “own recognizance release,” or an “O.R. release.” You or your …
There is no criminal law that specifically states that it is per se illegal for people to have sex in a car. However, if two people are performing a sexual act or engaging in sexual conduct in a car that is in a public area, and within public view, then they may be charged with …
Many states do have specific laws that make it illegal to leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle. Depending on the facts of your case, and the state you live in, you could violate one of these laws if: you leave your child in the car unattended with the car’s motor running, you leave …
There are two main ways to get disability benefits after settling a workers’ compensation case. First, you can settle the case with a Stipulation and Award, which continues to pay ongoing benefits. Second, you can settle for a lump sum and then continue to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or long-term disability (LTD) benefits. …
In preparing for a DMV hearing, you should do the following: Finalize your legal defense. Organize your evidence and submit declaration on time. Issue subpoenas and expect to enforce them. Review the DMV’s evidence. Write down your arguments. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer can: decide to suspend your driver’s license based …
Personal injury protection insurance (PIP) is a type of no-fault car insurance available in 21 states but not in California. Instead, California drivers can purchase MedPay, an optional no-fault insurance policy that: covers the accident-related medical bills and funeral costs of you and your passengers (like PIP insurance), but does not cover lost wages (unlike …
Petty larceny (sometimes called petty theft) is generally defined as stealing someone else’s property when the value of the property is below a certain threshold amount (such as below $500.00). The 5 best defenses to a petty larceny charge are to show that: you actually own the property that was allegedly stolen, you acted with …
You will get your bail money back if you paid cash bail and made all your required court appearances. You will not get your bail money back if you paid cash bail and missed a court date. You also will not get any money back if you posted bail by means of a bail bond. …
If you win your DMV hearing, the hearing officer will set aside the action. This restores your driving privileges. Winning an admin per se (APS) hearing following a California DUI allows you to keep your license pending the result of the criminal trial (assuming there are no other bars to you being able to drive.) …
Playlist: Preliminary HearingsWatch this playlist on YouTube During a preliminary hearing, the prosecutor presents evidence (which can be witnesses, documents and physical evidence) that the defendant committed the charged crimes. The purpose of the proceeding is for the judge to determine if there is sufficient evidence to bind the defendant over to stand trial. The …
Most jurisdictions say that you are an accessory after the fact if you knowingly help a criminal escape justice after that person has committed an offense. “Help” usually takes the form of knowingly harboring, concealing, or aiding a criminal so that he/she can avoid prosecution or punishment. Depending on the facts of the case, a …
It depends on the insurer. Many workers’ comp insurance carriers will only offer a lump sum settlement if you resign. They claim that letting you return to work would mean that the insurer may have to pay for another workplace injury that is already covered by the settlement. To return to work, you often have …
LEGAL ANALYSIS: What is "Oral Copulation"? When is it illegal?Watch this video on YouTube Oral copulation is the act more commonly referred to as oral sex. For legal purposes, it is defined as any sexual contact between one person’s mouth and another person’s genitals or anus. Oral copulation is perfectly legal when done in private …
In negligence cases, you have to show that the defendant was at fault because he or she acted without due care or breached a duty of care. In strict liability cases, you only have to show that the defendant caused your injuries – not that he or she acted in any sort of deficient manner. …
A drug diversion program works by removing or “diverting” first-time, low-level drug defendants from the criminal justice system. These defendants are ordered to complete a rehabilitation program. If successful, the charges are dropped, dismissed, or sealed. If you fail to complete the program, however, the prosecution resumes and often goes straight to the sentencing phase. …
A character recommendation letter is a letter written by someone else that attests to your good character. These are commonly used during a sentencing hearing after a criminal conviction. Five things to know about character letters are: quality is better than quantity, it matters who writes them, the person writing them may get contacted, good …
Negligence is the unintentional failure to use reasonable care. This can lead to liability if you had a legal duty of care, failed to uphold the duty, and thereby caused someone’s injuries. 10 common examples of negligence are: car accidents, slip and falls, defective products, dog bites, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, swimming pool accidents, inadequate …
If you have an outstanding bench warrant for your arrest, you may file a motion with the court to recall (“quash”) the warrant. The court will then hold a hearing where your defense attorney and the prosecution can argue their positions. Ultimately, the court has discretion whether to quash the warrant or let it stand. …
Most California courts will not recall or drop a bench warrant (“BW”) on their own. The best way for you to clear a BW in California is typically by either: appearing in court before the judge, or possibly having your attorney appear in court on your behalf. Please note that it is critical to contact …
Generally, the driver who veered from his or her lane is at fault for a sideswipe car accident. However, if another driver forces you out of your lane, that driver may also be at fault. If the at-fault drivers fled the scene of the crash, your insurance company can cover the accident. What is a …
A bodily injury is a physical injury to a person. Five common examples of bodily injury are: broken bones, nerve damage, pain, brain damage, and internal injuries. However, some losses are not bodily injuries. Five examples of what is not considered bodily injury are: emotional distress, property damage, loss of consortium, lost wages, and reputational …
A plea bargain, or plea deal, is an agreement between you and the prosecutor to resolve a criminal case. You agree to plead guilty rather than taking the case to trial. The prosecutor will often agree to reduce the charge or the penalties of the conviction. A plea deal can be struck at any point …
While researchers are currently trying to create a workable breathalyzer-type device to test for THC, or the psychoactive compound in marijuana, modern breathalyzers cannot detect THC or weed. Rather, police officers currently rely on field sobriety tests and tests that examine saliva and blood to help determine if you are under the influence of marijuana. …
Grand Theft Person in California (487(c) PC) – 3 defensesWatch this video on YouTube In California, “grand theft person” is the crime of unlawfully taking property directly from the person of the lawful owner. The property can be of any value. However, the item taken generally has to be touching the owner when it was …
