Navigating the complexities of divorce can be a challenging endeavor, and understanding how alimony—also known as spousal support—is determined is a vital part of this process in California. This financial support is designed to assist a lower-earning spouse in maintaining a standard of living close to what was enjoyed during the marriage. In California, several…
Continue reading ›Navigating the legal landscape can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding specific penal codes. In California, PC 242 is a statute that deals with battery offenses. This article aims to shed light on this particular law, its implications, and related terms. How Does The Prosecutor Prove Battery Under Penal Code 242? Battery under…
Continue reading ›Domestic violence remains a widespread issue affecting millions of families across the United States each year. While rates have declined in recent decades, domestic violence continues to shatter lives and tear families apart. In California alone, law enforcement responded to over 160,000 domestic violence calls in 2020. Over 15,000 victims obtained restraining orders from alleged…
Continue reading ›The age of consent in California is 18 years old. This means that generally, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor (someone under 18), even if the intercourse is consensual. What is the Age of Consent? The age of consent is the minimum age…
Continue reading ›Wrongful termination is when an employee in California gets fired for an illegal or improper reason prohibited by law. California, like most states, is an at-will employment state. This means employers can generally fire workers for any reason or no reason at all. However, exceptions exist where terminations violate public policy, an implied contract, or…
Continue reading ›The controversial PG&E bailout law passed in 2019 reveals much about the pitfalls of policymaking when deep corporate interests are at play. AB 1054 brought together regulatory failure, legal ethics breaches, and perceived neglect of public welfare for private gain. The opaque process cast a pall over victims’ rights, taxpayer protections, and incentives guiding California’s…
Continue reading ›The California Public Records Act (CPRA) provides individuals the right to access public records held by state and local agencies. Enacted in 1968, the CPRA aims to foster transparency and help the public stay informed about government activities. This article explains how to leverage public records requests to get information under the CPRA. Making Public…
Continue reading ›California Zero Bail Policy County of Los Angeles, California. Individuals accused of criminal offenses will no longer be required to pay for bail; instead defendants will be released with zero bail for misdemeanor, and non violent felony offenses in the county of Los Angeles, California, effectively reinstating the zero bail policy. The Los Angeles Police…
Continue reading ›Introduction Is Drunk Sex Considered Rape Under California Law? There is often confusion around intoxication and consent when it comes to sexual assault laws in California. With alcohol frequently involved in incidents of date rape and campus sexual assault, a key question arises: At what point is someone too drunk to legally consent to sex?…
Continue reading ›This article offers an in-depth exploration of traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases in California, providing an understanding of the role of TBI attorneys, the common interaction with law firm staff, a comprehensive guide to major types of TBI, and advice on steps to take following a TBI incident.
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