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Vetting the members of the jury is an essential part of the legal process. It is especially vital in a murder trial as a bad jury pick could lead to a variety of situations, such as a mistrial or a ruling for a new case. That is what is happening, according to...
Debt relief company commercials make eliminating tax debts seem like a breeze. However, the state overseeing your debt or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) only chooses to discharge tax debt under certain circumstances. Generally, filing for bankruptcy does not...
California has been one of the states leading the movement to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use. The state also seems interested in legalizing other drugs in the future. According to the Mendocino Voice, lawmakers in the state are looking into...
It is very common for injuries to require a period of physical therapy. This medical care can assist you with your rehabilitation and healing so that you can get back to normal life. In most cases, it is not optional, so you will want to undergo any prescribed...
The consequences of illegal behavior in the workplace can have far-reaching effects on your professional reputation. For example, you may have lost the trust and respect of a majority of your professional network. Getting back on your feet and recovering your career...
The federal criminal justice system works a little differently than that at the state level. To begin with, federal prosecutors will rarely pick up a case that they cannot win. They will usually let the state handle the case. If the federal prosecutor looks over your...
Filing for bankruptcy does not mean you have to start from scratch. California residents who decide to claim bankruptcy can keep exempt property listed on their choice of one of the state's two property exemption allowance lists: 704 exemptions or 703 exemptions....
Paying for college nowadays often requires some financial acrobatics. After all, the average tuition and fees at public universities in the U.S. have increased by more than 200% in the past two decades. Fortunately, your child may be eligible for government-backed...
If you are facing charges due to a drug-related offense, it is important to pore over the details of the case, understand your legal options and familiarize yourself with various terms. The penalties for a drug case depend on multiple factors, such as the amount of...
Victims of traumatic brain injuries in California may experience many changes in their life. Physical limitations, emotional trauma and loss of independence can each have detrimental effects. One of the more common outcomes of TBIs is a change in the way victims...