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One of the first thoughts on many family members' minds when a loved one gets arrested is often to seek assistance. This is completely natural. This is especially common with parents. However, there are some things that might affect your decisions to help — or your...
It is no secret that the federal government prosecutes and penalizes crimes stringently. Specifically, federal convictions often have high mandatory minimum penalties. Many states, including California, also have some minimum sentencing. However, states also sometimes...
As a person continues driving to their destination, a vehicle near them that swerves all over the road and fails to stop at a light can cause them a large amount of stress. Drowsy driving can often lead someone to slam into a car or other vehicle. When a collision...
Filing for bankruptcy can be a great relief. However, even if the financial pressure is off, there is still the future to contend with. Most persons that file bankruptcy have an interest in improving their credit scores as soon as possible. While it will take several...
When building a criminal case, police officers and prosecutors often rely on eyewitness testimony to prove the guilt of a crime. Over the last few decades, scientists and researchers have come to believe that eyewitness testimony may not be as accurate as previously...
After filing for bankruptcy, your credit score will lower and you might find it difficult to obtain a credit card. Over time, the impact of bankruptcy on your credit report will lessen, but in the meantime, there are ways you can work your way up to a new credit card....
Suffering from a burn injury often requires immediate medical attention, but other burns may be treatable at home. Knowing the difference between burn injury severity can help you determine what sort of treatment you may need for your own burn. First degree burns...
Like all states, California schedules controlled substances based on multiple factors, including the level of addictiveness. When making judgments in drug cases, the court considers the type of drug, the amount in possession and the person's history of offenses. Five...
When dealing with debt collectors, it is important to know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This preserves your rights to avoid debt collector harassment, as well as the lesser-known issue of debt collector manipulation through the use...
The U.S. Constitution affords some valuable rights to those who police officers believe may have committed a crime. Among others, these rights include your basic right not to incriminate yourself. This means you do not have to voluntarily give officers information...