Steps To Take If Someone Hit Your Parked Car | VC 20002
Accidents happen. In the case of hitting and damaging a parked car, the law requires that the driver who caused the accident take responsibility. Fleeing the scene after damaging someone else’s car is considered to be a hit-and-run accident. However, there is a remedy to avoid getting charged. This article discusses hit-and-run accident law, what […]
California Robbery Laws [2024] | 211 PC
Over the past several years, there has been an increase in theft cases in the state of California. The penalties for each type of theft differ depending on the offense. This article explores the nuances of California’s robbery laws. What is the definition of robbery (211 pc)? Robbery is theft under the threat of fear […]
How Do I Check If I Have A Warrant In California? Ask An Attorney
The types of warrants in California A warrant is a document issued by the court that authorizes law enforcement to take a specific action. There are three types of warrants that can be issued. Search Warrant This warrant is issued by a judge or a magistrate*. The warrant is issued because there is probable cause […]
Is CBD Legal In California?
Depending on where you are in America, CBD shops are popping up left and right. There has been an increase in the number of studies being conducted to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of CBD. Within the last decade, new laws have been passed supporting the cultivation and sale of CBD. Depending on the state, […]
Want to Drop Charges In California? – Ask A Defense Attorney
As the one who carries the burden of proof, the prosecution has the discretion to drop both misdemeanor and felony charges against the defendant. There are a number of reasons for the prosecution to make this choice. This article explores the reasons behind the decision as well as explains your rights under the Fourth and […]
Can You File An Insurance Claim Without A Police Report?
No one would ever consider getting into a car accident to be the highlight of their day. After the initial shock wears off, there is much paperwork to be done. Between filing a report with the police and a claim to the insurance company, it is crucial that all of the proper steps are taken […]
What is California’s Castle Doctrine?- PC 198.5
It’s late at night, and you’re in bed, sleeping. You wake up upon hearing a creaking sound – specifically the sound of the old bathroom window opening. You had meant to add grease to it that day, but you forgot. You grab your bedside handgun and creep toward the bathroom. You see someone climbing in […]
What Is Domestic Battery? | PC 243(e)(1) – A Defense Attorney Explains
Crimes that involve personal connections are a tricky area of law to navigate. In addition to the emotional connection to the person committing domestic battery, there is also a financial aspect that may preclude someone from seeking help. A person may also feel that someone is not committing a crime against them, especially if the […]
California Shoplifting Laws – PC 459.5
The movie Aladdin produced by Disney in 1992 depicts the titular character stealing food from a street vendor. As a result, Aladdin is chased by police but comes out ahead in the end. Had Aladdin been caught and charged with a crime, it would have been shoplifting. Despite the move to e-commerce, the rate of […]
