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Accused of a violent crime? Consider your defense options
We’ve all gotten into disagreements with others. While most of these disputes end with nothing more than an exchanging of words, others turn physical. When a fight or some other type of dispute breaks out, you might find yourself at the receiving end of criminal...
What types of visitation orders can parents pursue?
Parents in California who are no longer in a relationship with one another will have to make the important decision of who will have the child in their care and when. Physical custody can be sole or joint, but even in joint custody situations, it is likely that one...
Defense Strategies to Allegations of Drug Possession
Many different factors can change the way a court will look at a person’s alleged possession of illegal drugs. For example, a California court may evaluate the amount of drug that the person allegedly possessed, or if they had prior convictions for similar alleged...
Virtual Visitation for Dispersed Families
Divorce or separation may mean splitting a single California household into two. When parents end their relationship, their kids may be forced to accept having two homes and two different experiences when under the care of each parent. However, not all parents are...
What Grounds for Divorce Are Available in California?
Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage. While there may be many associated legal matters to resolve in conjunction with a divorce, such as child support and custody, property division, and spousal support, individuals who wish to divorce must demonstrate...
What Income is Considered for Child Support Computations?
The calculations of parents’ child support obligations can be complicated and specific to their particular financial situations. As such the readers of this California legal blog are asked to discuss their specific child support questions with attorneys who are...
What Is Fraud and Why Is It a Crime?
Feeling as though one has been taken advantage of is a terrible sensation. In some situations California residents may put their faith and trust in others only to find out later that they were subjected to the wrongful acts of those they believed in. This type of...
Self-Defense When Facing Allegations of Assault and Battery
Assault and battery are two commonly heard words in the context of criminal law. However, California residents may not be aware that the two terms have different meanings. While the focus of this post is not on their differences, one distinguishing factor between...
An Overview of California’s DUI Laws
Allegations of drunk driving can result in criminal convictions. When California residents are stopped for suspected DUI they may be asked to submit to certain tests that may later be used as evidence of their alleged intoxication while driving their vehicles. When...
What is considered domestic violence?
Domestic violence can have a tremendous impact on individuals, families and communities, including those accused of domestic violence. Because of how extensive the impact of domestic violence allegations and charges can be, it is helpful to understand what is...
