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If you have fled the scene of a vehicular accident (particularly an accident involving injury, death, or damage to property), you may be charged with hit and run. Leaving the scene is considered a criminal offense…
What are the hit and run laws in California?
Car accidents are not uncommon, which is why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the traffic and accident law in your state. Hit and runs occur when the person at fault leaves the scene of the…
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Defenses against Hit and Run
In a hit and run accident, a driver involved in a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or property intentionally fled the scene. Criminal charges are filed against an offender if he or she fled the scene…
Posted in Motor vehicle accidents
Divorce in California
Divorce laws are under the family law which governs the body of statutes as well as cases where legal responsibilities are negotiated between individuals that share domestic relationships. Family relationships, treatment of children, division of property,…
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Driving on a Suspended License: Misdemeanors and Reinstatement
In California, there are several possible reasons why an individual will have his or her license suspended. Your driver’s license could be suspended if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), have been…
Posted in Driving Crimes
DUI Statute of Limitations in California
The statute of limitations imposes a time limit on filing criminal charges. If a charge is filed once the statute has passed, the defendant can get the charge dismissed. Since driving under the influence (DUI) can…
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Caught Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License?
If you’re caught driving with a suspended license in California, you can face penalties such as paying fines or serving jail time. If it’s not your first offense, you can also receive an additional sentence as…
Posted in Driving Crimes
What are the criminal statutes of limitations in California?
The criminal statute of limitations is a period set by California state law regarding the time-limit for the prosecution to sue and the time-period when suspects can be charged with a crime. Generally, the statute of…
Posted in Criminal Law
Hit-and-Run in California
A car crash often refers to a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or any obstacle in the roadway. Also known as a motor vehicle collision, it may result in serious injury, property damage, or even fatality.…
Posted in Driving Crimes
DUI Court Proceedings in California
DUI is a criminal offense in which violators are charged for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol and any drug-related and controlled substances, violating DUI laws, impaired driving, or reckless driving in…
Posted in DUI
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