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In some cases, an attorney may have to go an extra step in securing valid coverage for an accident. Like in life, not every person driving a vehicle is a perfect driver. Some may not have a valid driver's license. Some may not have liability insurance or proof of...
America is different than Europe and the rest of the world in many ways. When it comes to alcohol, one big difference is the legal age an individual can purchase and consume alcohol. In California, a person must be 21 to purchase and consume an alcoholic beverage....
A client is similar to a screenwriter. They have fantastical ideas, which turn into grandeur images in their head. Most of those ideas involve unrealistic expectations as to what the true value of their case is. For some reason they believe that an accident claim is a...
My wife and I finished the first season of the podcast "Serial." The popularity of the podcast does not surprise me. Not only was the presentation well done, but the integrity of the investigation was sound. For those who may not know what I am referring to, "Serial"...
Stanley Mosk is the central court in Los Angeles County for civil cases. Thousands of cases are heard each year at the Hill Street courthouse. In addition, due to changes a few years ago, all personal injury cases are initially filed at Stanley Mosk. It is referred to...
The Constitution is the bedrock of our Republic. Not only did it formulate a form of government meant to distribute powers among the branches, it also established personal liberties and rights. Among those rights, includes the right to an attorney. The Fifth and Sixth...
After a motor vehicle accident, or other type of injury claim, there is a process that is routinely followed before there is formal litigation. In other words, a person does not sue the very next day after he or she is injured as the result of a negligent party....
Twenty years have passed since the O.J. Simpson trial led to an acquittal. The sensationalism of the trial made the case one of the most watched in the 20th century. A beloved sports hero, actor, and celebrity was the "star" of the court proceedings. Everyone had an...
Not every case is a winner. The nature of litigation implies that there is a irreconcilable issue of dispute that exists between two rational persons. Only when a neutral, or judicial officer, weighs in does it become clear that the law favors one of the two. That...
A lot of our blog posts touch upon the subject of criminal procedure. The reason: defendants should be aware of what is going on in their case. Too often, defendants are ignorant of what they must accomplish to be cleared of the charges against them. Knowing the...
