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A batterer’s intervention program, or BIP, is a rehabilitation program for people convicted of certain domestic violence offenses. Participation can be voluntary, although enrollment under a court order is more common. Defendants are typically requited to complete a BIP as a part of their sentence. Different states use different programs, though they all focus on education …

State laws throughout the United States say that handicap permit holders are the only people that can legally use them. But a person can generally use a parking placard as either a driver or a passenger. This means placard holders can use them in another car as long as they are in the car at …

In criminal cases in the United States, a defendant can generally seek to withdraw a guilty plea after sentencing by filing a motion to withdraw the plea and demonstrating good cause therefore. If the judge denies the motion, the defendant may be able to appeal the judge’s decision. Under California criminal law, a defendant can …

In California, it can be legal to kill someone in self-defense. However, it is only a justifiable homicide if the person had a reasonable belief that there was an imminent danger of being killed or seriously hurt, that deadly force was the only way to prevent it, and used an appropriate level of force. Otherwise, …

Yes, the possession of a stolen vehicle identification number (VIN) is a crime. Depending on the state, it is usually a severe misdemeanor or a low-level felony. Convictions can carry up to several years in prison. However, prosecutors generally have to prove that the defendant knew the VIN was stolen and intended to harm a …

Yes, some forms of gambling are legal in California. The California Constitution bans some types of gambling, but provides a list of exemptions. These include casinos on Indian land, the state lottery, and betting on horse races. California Penal Code 330 PC only criminalizes certain specific games, as well as banking games and percentage games. …

The difference between Penal Code 273.5 PC and Penal Code 243(e)(1) PC rests on whether the domestic violence victim suffered a physical injury. Section 273.5 covers domestic violence that causes corporal injury. Section 243(e)(1) applies to domestic violence that does not cause an injury. Because 273.5 PC involves more serious conduct, the penalties of a …

An injured employee whose Nevada workers’ compensation claim is denied can appeal and have a hearing – which is like an informal trial. The hearing officer would then decide whether to grant the injured employee workers’ compensation benefits, such as: Permanent partial disability (PPD) Permanent total disability (PTD) Temporary partial disability (TPD) Temporary total disability …

In general, the fee to reinstate a Nevada driver’s license following a DUI is $120 plus a $35 victim fee. For non-DUI cases, the Nevada DMV license reinstatement fee is $75. And if the person has to retake a driving knowledge and skills test, there is an additional fee of $10.1 Note that these administrative …

If a minor lies about his or her age online, the minor will likely face no repercussions. However, adults who engage in sex acts with minors who have lied about their age can still be liable for a sex crime. In many states, not knowing that someone was underage is not a defense to most …

You can find out if there is a misdemeanor on your criminal history by requesting a copy of your criminal record. You can request a copy of your criminal record from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the relevant agency in your state. In California, that is the California Department of Justice. A criminal …

Nevada workers’ compensation cases typically involve no depositions unless the workers comp claim is denied, and the injured worker decides to appeal. At that point, a hearing officer with Nevada’s Department of Administration may permit the employer’s insurance company to depose the injured worker.1 This is where the worker answers questions under oath about his/her …

The plea bargain process is a negotiation between the prosecutor and the defendant, usually through his or her criminal defense attorney. Either side can initiate it. The process usually begins at the arraignment, and a deal can be struck any time before a jury verdict. Many plea bargains have to be approved by the judge. …

Hockey fans arrested at Golden Knights games at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas eventually get transported to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. The jail is about eight miles away from the arena. Most arrestees are allowed to bail out and stay out of custody while their criminal case is ongoing. What …

People arrested at a Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are ultimately transferred to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center, about eight miles north of the stadium. The vast majority of people can bail out and remain out of custody pending the resolution of their criminal case. What happens after I’m …

In California, a defective tire accident is a car crash caused by a faulty tire. The tire can be defective because of a design or manufacturing defect, a failure to warn consumers of the danger, or because of someone’s negligence. Victims in the crash can recover compensation from the party responsible for the tire’s defects. …

Miranda rights, also referred to as “Miranda warnings,” are warnings law enforcement officers must give to suspects before they can question the alleged wrongdoers following an arrest. An example warning is, “you have the right to remain silent.” Suspects can waive their Miranda rights and decide to talk to a police officer. However, it is …

The amount of compensation that victims can recover for a burn injury will depend on numerous factors. These include the nature and severity of the injury and whether the victim was partially at fault. Most burn injury lawsuits, though, tend to recover between a few thousand dollars and several million dollars. How much compensation can …