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In California, possession of an illegal substance is against the law. The sentence you may be facing if convicted of a charge for drug possession varies depending on a variety of factors. A conviction for drug possession may have a negative impact on your future. If...
Everything You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. These injuries tend to have permanent and lasting consequences. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, 153 people in the United States die every day...
Types of Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury law allows you to be compensated when you have been injured due to someone else’s intentional or negligent actions. There are several different types of personal injury cases. If you are considering moving forward with a personal injury case, it is a...
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
In California, a wrongful death claim is one that may be brought when a person dies because of a wrongful act or the negligence of a third party. Like other types of personal injury cases, this is a civil claim brought forth in civil court. While there may also be...
Misdemeanor Battery Versus Felony Battery Charges
If you have been charged with battery in the state of California, the penalties you may be facing differ depending on whether you are convicted of misdemeanor battery or felony battery. A battery may be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on...
The Difference Between Assault, Battery, and Aggravated Assault
Though sometimes used interchangeably by people unfamiliar with the law, assault and battery are actually two different crimes. While assault, battery, and aggravated assault all involve intentional harm inflicted by one person onto another, there are differences...
Should You Sue After a Slip and Fall Accident?
After you have suffered injuries due to a slip and fall accident, you may be wondering if you can do anything to get compensated for the medical bills you incurred for treatment for your injury, lost wages, and the pain and suffering you went through due to the...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have had the misfortune of getting injured in a car accident or were hurt in any other kind of accident that resulted in personal injuries, you may be wondering what to look for when hiring an attorney to pursue compensation on your behalf. There are a few...
How A Criminal Attorney Can Help When You’ve Been Arrested for a Drug Crime
Anytime you are arrested for a crime, it is always a good idea to contact a criminal defense attorney. This is especially important when you are charged with a crime that can result in a sentence of jail time, such as drug crimes. If you have recently been arrested...
Car Accident Liability When Driving a Company Truck
If you have been in a car accident that involved a commercial truck and you know the truck driver was at fault, the next step in the litigation process is determining who is legally liable for the accident. Since the driver of the commercial truck was likely in the...