You have different rights under state and federal laws that apply in different personal circumstances. For example, your property ownership rights come into play when you file for divorce or when dealing with a boundary dispute with your neighbor. Some of your most...
Criminal charges can affect your freedom and your finances. If you are an immigrant, a worker in the country on a visa or even someone with a Green Card, a criminal charge can also impact your right to stay in the United States. The United States Citizenship and...
A criminal record can limit you in many areas of your life, from your educational and employment opportunities to where you can live. These days, it seems like almost everyone does a criminal background check before they agree to do business with you. If you have an...
In California, a misdemeanor is any criminal offense that is punishable by less than one year in county jail. A misdemeanor is less serious than a felony but still carries potentially harmful consequences. If convicted of a misdemeanor, you could face: Up to six...
Puede ser muy alarmante cuando la policía lo detiene y lo trae a la comisaría por una interrogación. Todos hemos visto mil veces esa escena en las películas, pero igual es normal ser nervioso en ese ambiente tan intimidatorio. Es esencial que usted entienda sus...
A bill currently pending in the California legislature would lower the minimum blood-alcohol content (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05. Read more about it at: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/02/26/lower-california-blood-alcohol-limit/
There are new laws and/or changes to existing laws that go into effect January 1, 2019 and are meant to make California roads safer. These laws include helmet restrictions, temporary license plates, gender identity on driver’s license, DUI penalties, and more. READ...
California will become the first state in the nation to abolish bail for suspects awaiting trial. The bill, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown last week, effectively seeks to end the cash bail system in California in October of 2019. When cash bail is eliminated, those...
The California Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that would require and allow officials to expunge or reduce sentences imposed pursuant to many marijuana related convictions. The bill still has to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown but once approved it would...
