What Is a Felony? (An Overview)
Felonies and misdemeanors are terms thrown around quite a bit today in cop shows and court room TV dramas. These terms are general descriptions of crimes that are committed. The trouble is that many people do not understand the difference. Since, we don’t want to take up your entire day describing both, we will...
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What to Do When Your Loved One Has Been Arrested
Chances are, it’s late at night, you might have been sleeping and the phone rings. On the other end is possibly a representative from a local jail who tells you that your close friend or relative has been accused of or arrested for a crime they might have committed. In that moment, you’ll feel a...
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5 Common Mistakes Made While in Police Custody
All people make mistakes. And mistakes have consequences. Sometimes those consequences can land you in jail. This can be a scary time in that person’s life. There are many looming questions and anxieties that can leave a person vulnerable to make snap decisions and judgements that you may regret. To avoid these pitfalls, here is...
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What Is a Bail Bond?
You are probably familiar with the idea of a bail bond, but unless you’ve used one in the past, you may not be completely familiar with what they do. A bail bond is a promise to the court that you will show up to your court date. If you do not appear before the court,...
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5 Myths About Personal Injury Cases
We have handled hundred personal Injury cases through the years throughout the Central Valley, and have pretty much seen and heard it all. Many people have come to us with the wrong perspective and incorrect expectations on personal injury cases. To help our community and beyond understand exactly what a personal injury case entails we...
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Medical Malpractice: An Overview
Medical Malpractice is when a medical practitioner, like a doctor, dentist, or any other person who holds a “PhD” in their title, harms their patient unintentionally. Humans make mistakes. This is a common adage that many people know and say often. However, the trouble with being a doctor is that when they make mistakes it...
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The 6 Things Everyone Should Do After a Car Accident
Being in a car accident is scary. Whether it’s a simple fender bender or a serious multi-car pile-up; everyone is scared and a shaken. It is tough to think straight in high pressure moments like these and require a lot of tough decision making. So, here’s a quick guide that should hopefully help anyone in...
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself When Signing a Contract
Signing a contract can be an intimidating, but they are an integral part of business. We understand how to protect both parties in signing a contract and what mistakes should be avoided. This post will focus primarily on the contractor/drafter of the contract, due to the fact that this is a broad topic. For some,...
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The 4 Ways to Defend Your Rights in a DUI Traffic Stop
First, let’s just clear up the obvious. Do not, under any circumstances drive while intoxicated. Ever! You will pay huge fines, you will destroy someone’s property, or you will take someone’s life or seriously maim them. There, now that the “dad-talk” is out of the way, let’s talk about real life and how to defend...
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