What Does Own Recognizance Mean? Own recognizance means to be released without having to pay bail with the promise that the released individual will show…
A rear-end collision between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle is something that happens often. The first thing that comes to mind when you hear…
Is it a Crime to Possess for Sale of Controlled Substance? Yes, under Health and Safety Code 11351, it is considered a felony in the…
What is Senate Bill 9? Senate Bill 9 is a new law that was signed on September 16th that rezones single-family neighborhoods and urban parcel…
What is the Homeowners Protection Act? The Homeowners Protection Act (HPA), also known as the PMI Cancellation Act, is a 1998 federal law that affords…
What Penal Code Governs Making a False Report of a Fire? Making a false report of fire is governed under Penal Code 148.4. Under this…
What is a 995 Motion? A 995 motion is another name for a Motion to Set Aside Information. This is a motion that the defendant…
Construction site accidents are fairly common. An injured victim may either file an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s insurance carrier and/or a personal injury…
Is it a Crime to Have Prescription Blanks for a Controlled Substance? Yes, under Health and Safety Code 11162.5, it is a crime to make…
What Does It Mean to Shoot at an Inhabited Dwelling or Occupied Vehicle? Under Penal Code 246, it is a crime in California to shoot…