You were in a car crash and were clearly not at fault. Do you still an attorney? Can’t you just represent yourself? A lack of blame for a car collision may seem like an easy case that would not require help from a car accident lawyer or law firm. But a lawyer can still prove …
Assume for a moment that you were injured in a slip and fall accident. Now it is time to try and recover compensation for your injuries via a personal injury claim/lawsuit. But what is the length of time to reach a fair settlement? It usually take anywhere from a few months to several years to …
A state’s wrongful death laws allow certain parties to sue for damages when someone dies because of another person’s wrongful act (for example, a driver who kills another person in a car accident after violating traffic laws). But who exactly has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit? The law in the state in which …
If you get pulled over for a traffic violation shortly after leaving Colorado, the police might suspect that you are illegally transporting marijuana that you purchased in Colorado. Even if recreational marijuana is legal in the state you get stopped in (such as Arizona or New Mexico), the police can still arrest you for bringing …
You were excited about a used car purchase because of the vehicle’s relatively low mileage. But now the auto is nothing but trouble. Is it possible that someone tampered with the car’s odometer? Yes, it is possible. There are devices available that people can use to alter a digital odometer reading. They can use these …
A wage and hour class action is where one or more workers bring a legal action on behalf of a larger group of workers, alleging that they all suffered the same or similar damages because of the employer’s violation of labor laws. The top six grounds for a wage and hour class action lawsuit are: minimum wage violations, misclassifying …
You are charged with sexual assault in connection with a domestic violence matter. However, you believe you committed the crime because you were easily startled due to your post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Is it possible to use your PTSD to challenge the charge? The answer largely depends on the facts of your case and how …
You were recently arrested for DUI. The police searched your vehicle after taking you into custody and found evidence of a drug crime. Can a prosecutor really use this evidence to support a drug charge? Is it really legal for the police to search my car without a warrant? There are certain situations where law …
Yes. As of January 1, 2015, undocumented immigrants in California can obtain a special “AB 60 license” without a social security number.1 This was the result of California Assembly Bill 60, the “Safe and Responsible Driver Act.” An AB60 license looks the same as a regular driver’s license (DL), but is marked “Federal Limits Apply” in …
Legal Analysis: What is the crime of "oral copulation with a minor"?Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code 288a PC prohibits oral copulation with a minor under the age of 18. Oral copulation is defined as any contact, no matter how slight, between the mouth of one person and the sexual organ or anus of …
Some employees who have paid time off (PTO) are eligible to cash it out. Before going ahead with this option, there are four key things you should consider: not all states make employers offer this option, employers can limit how much PTO you can cash out, your employer’s policy should be in the employee handbook, …
There is no such thing as a “typical” slip and fall settlement because the circumstances surrounding every injury are different. However, many non-fatal slip and falls tend to settle for between $10,000 and $50,000. Fatal accidents frequently settle for over $200,000. The extent of your injuries and your share of fault will drive the settlement …
You were arrested for a crime and heard that it is punishable by custody in county jail. Is jail the same as prison? If not, what’s the difference? State prisons are operated by state governments and usually house inmates for over a year (and sometimes as long as “life”). Jails, by contrast, are typically operated …
Most workplace harassment lawsuits are based upon allegations of quid pro quo harassment or a hostile work environment. The 7 most common grounds for workplace harassment lawsuits are: disability discrimination, racial harassment, sexual harassment, age discrimination, harassment based on national origin, color harassment, and religious discrimination. Some of these can also support a discrimination lawsuit. …
Some car accidents are caused by pedal error. A pedal error is when the driver steps on the accelerator when he or she actually meant to hit the brake pedal. While these accidents are generally low-speed crashes, they can seriously hurt pedestrians or bicyclists. They can also involve storefronts. Drivers who cause them may have …
No. Bicyclists do not have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or e-bike in Nevada. Though the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) strongly recommends that cyclists wear bike helmets to minimize head injuries in the event of a bicycle accident.1 Do I have to wear a bike helmet at night? No. There is …
You were just cited for speeding on a rural California road by a CHP officer. Can this be right? Isn’t the CHP just responsible for overseeing California’s major highways? The California Highway Patrol can generally exercise its law enforcement authority anywhere in the State of California. The CHP has primary patrol jurisdiction over the following: …
Burglary is usually a crime involving moral turpitude, but not always. Crimes of moral turpitude generally involve either dishonesty or base, vile, or depraved conduct that would shock a reasonable person. Convictions can lead to immigration consequences or professional discipline. They can also be used to impeach you if you are a witness in a …
You took a bat to an ex-girlfriend’s mailbox out of anger. Now you are under investigation for the crime of vandalism. Is this a serious crime? Can vandalism lead to a felony charge? It can. Most states say that vandalism can be charged as a felony if: the crime results in property damage that is …
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace that creates a hostile work environment or amounts to a quid pro quo. Sexual harassment is illegal and victims have legal recourse, which includes bringing a lawsuit for damages. If you are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace, we advise you to consider the …
You are facing a criminal case for DUI. It seems simple enough and you are thinking about handling it yourself without the help of a DUI lawyer? Can you? You can usually represent yourself in a DUI case. You are considered a “pro se” defendant when you are not represented by a DUI defense attorney. …
You were recently cited for reckless driving by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). You now want to contest the ticket. The CHP officer that cited you said he caught you on the patrol car’s Mobile Video Audio Recording System (MVARS). Can you get a copy of the MVARS video? Most likely, yes. MVARS footage is …
Nevada police may search your car without your consent if either: The police have a search warrant; The police reasonably believe a search is required for their own safety; The police have probable cause to believe your vehicle contains evidence of a crime; You have been arrested, and the search is “incident to” the arrest. …
Colorado courts can find a person to be in contempt of court for deliberately disobeying or disrespecting the court. Civil contempt is imposed when a person intentionally defies a court order. Criminal contempt is typically imposed when a person disrupts judicial proceedings. Depending on the facts and types of contempt, penalties may include fines and …
You were arrested for drunk driving and find that your car is stuck in an impound lot. You are facing new impound charges every day. Can a police officer really impound a car following a DUI arrest? Yes. Most jurisdictions say that police departments have the authority to impound your vehicle if you are arrested …
