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Fled the Scene of an Accident - What Do I Need to Know?
Fled the Scene of an Accident - What Do I Need to Know?

According to California law, anyone involved in an auto accident must stop their car at the scene of the accident and exchange information with the other driver (insurance & driver’s license) and offer reasonable assistance to any injured parties. Failure to do so could ...

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    • Is It Illegal to Have Sex In Public?

      The truth is – sex in public is risky business. Despite the risk of someone catching you ”in the act” it happens all the time. Perhaps it’s the very ...

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    • If I Borrow Or Rent A Car Can I Be Charged With Theft In Los Angeles?

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      According to California law, anyone involved in an auto accident must stop their car at the scene of the accident and exchange information with the ...

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    • What to Look For When Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

      If you are in the unfortunate dilemma of needing to hire a criminal defense lawyer, it is important to know what to look for. Not all criminal defense ...

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    • Pregnant Driver Fights Carpool Lane Ticket by Saying Her Fetus is a Passenger

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    • Can Past Convictions Be Removed from My Criminal Record?

      If you’ve ever been arrested, charged with, or convicted of a crime, you already know how a past mistake can continue to haunt you for years. Even if ...

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    • Is It Illegal to Have Sex In Public?

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    • Can I Seal My Arrest Record in Los Angeles?

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    • Can I Get Arrested For Drugs That Weren't Mine?

      If you have been arrested or charged with possession of illegal drugs that weren’t yours, you may be in for the shock of your life. Many people ...

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    • Can Adderall Get Me in Trouble?

      Adderall is a popularly prescribed drug used primarily to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While the drug can be ...

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    • Is It Illegal For Me to Buy Adderall Without a Prescription?

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  • DUI
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      While driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, commonly known as DUI , is always considered a serious criminal charge in California, certain ...

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    • Requesting a DMV Hearing Could Save Your License

      Your driving privilege is going to be under fire if you get arrested for driving under the influence ( DUI ). If the case ends out of your favor, then ...

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    • Is Buzzed Driving Drunk Driving?

      After having an alcoholic beverage, you probably feel “buzzed,” which is the colloquial term most people use to say they are only slightly ...

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    • Fled the Scene of an Accident - What Do I Need to Know?

      According to California law, anyone involved in an auto accident must stop their car at the scene of the accident and exchange information with the ...

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    • What to Look For When Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

      If you are in the unfortunate dilemma of needing to hire a criminal defense lawyer, it is important to know what to look for. Not all criminal defense ...

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    • Pregnant Driver Fights Carpool Lane Ticket by Saying Her Fetus is a Passenger

      A Texas woman is fighting a carpool lane violation. While the story might not seem headline-worthy at first, it is sparking what could be more ...

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    • ¿Qué ocurre cuando presento un reclamo de seguro falso?

      FRAUDE DE SEGUROS El fraude de seguros es un delito y un gran problema en todo Estados Unidos. Según el FBI ...

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    • ¿SON LEGALES LAS PELEAS DE GALLOS EN CALIFORNIA?

      Las peleas de gallos son un antiguo deporte sangriento en el que los gallos son criados específicamente para pelear. Están equipados con espuelas o ...

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    • Es Un Delito Dar Información Falsa Al DMV En Los Angeles?

      Mucha gente puede pensar que mentirle al DMV (Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados) no es gran cosa, pero en California es un delito menor castigable ...

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    • Got a Criminal Record? How To Clean and Expunge Your Criminal Record in Los Angeles

      According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (U.S. Department of Justice) 68 million Americans have become “criminalized” with misdemeanor, felony, ...

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    • Sealing Your Arrest Records in Los Angeles

      In California, innocent people wrongfully arrested have a unique opportunity to have their arrest records sealed and destroyed by filing a Petition ...

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    • What Is Insurance Fraud?

      In the state of California, insurance fraud is a serious crime. Those accused of insurance fraud face felony charges and, along with those charges, a ...

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    • Facing Workers' Comp Fraud Charges in Los Angeles?

      Workers’ Compensation Fraud Workers’ Compensation or (Workers’ Comp or Workman’s Comp) is a type of insurance that provides compensation and benefits ...

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    • ¿Qué ocurre cuando presento un reclamo de seguro falso?

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    • Pregnant Driver Fights Carpool Lane Ticket by Saying Her Fetus is a Passenger

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    • Shia LaBeouf's Father May Return to U.S. After New Sex Offender Registry Bill Takes Effect

      On the cusp of a recent lawsuit filed against him by ex-girlfriend and British singer FKA Twigs (real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett), American actor ...

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    • My Miranda Rights Were Not Read To Me - Will My Charges Be Dismissed?

      Can Charges Be Dismissed If the Police Did Not Read Me My Miranda Rights Chances are you’ve heard of Miranda rights from watching your favorite crime ...

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    • Celebrities Push Back Against "Stalkerazzi"

      Security and privacy is a major issue these days, especially among celebrities who face constant harassment by paparazzi. That is why a number of ...

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    • Pregnant Driver Fights Carpool Lane Ticket by Saying Her Fetus is a Passenger

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    • Questioned by the Police - What to Do?

      If you are approached by a police officer, you do not have to answer a police officer’s questions. You have a 5 th Amendment Constitutional right to ...

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    • Police Knock at the Door and Ask to Come In - Can You Say No?

      You’re entertaining friends in your living room when you hear a knock at the door. You peek through the window: it’s the cops, and they’re asking you ...

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    • Can the Police Search My Car?

      Can the police search your car? The short answer is yes. The police do not need a valid search warrant to search your car during a traffic stop. ...

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    • Why is Probable Cause Important to My Case?

      You may have heard that police need “probable cause” to arrest you, but what does this mean? Because probable cause is often subjective, the answer is ...

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    • What Does Soliciting a Prostitute Mean?

      What is Considered Soliciting a Prostitute? California prostitution law, Penal Code section 647(b), makes it illegal to engage in, agree to, offer, or ...

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    • Escort Laws in Los Angeles

      The legal definition of escort is a person who, for a fee or commission, reward or profit, accompanies other persons to or about social affairs, ...

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    • Busted for Speaking to a Prostitute?

      Most people know that prostitution is a crime in California. However, one common question we receive is, “can I get arrested and charged with a crime ...

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    • How California's New Sex Offender Registry Laws May Affect You

      As of January 1, 2021, Senate Bill 384 went into effect in California. This bill, which was passed in 2017, prompted several key changes to the ...

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    • Shia LaBeouf's Father May Return to U.S. After New Sex Offender Registry Bill Takes Effect

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    • What Happens If a Victim Refuses to Testify - Are Charges Dropped?

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    • ¿Qué ocurre cuando presento un reclamo de seguro falso?

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      When you take someone else’s property unlawfully, you will probably be charged with some form of theft or robbery . Although the crimes sound similar, ...

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    • If I Borrow Or Rent A Car Can I Be Charged With Theft In Los Angeles?

      The answer to that question is both yes and no. It depends on the circumstances. A key factor in any auto or vehicle theft offense is what the ...

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      You're running late to work and you need your coffee fix. On your way to work you spot a Starbucks and pull in and grab the only parking space ...

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