There are two types of property damage: Damage to real property (Ex: Buildings/Land) Damage to personal property (Ex: Vehicle) The California Code of Civil Procedure…
What Is a “Hit and Run” Accident? A “hit and run” accident occurs when a driver of one of the vehicles involved either flees the…
Can an Injured Person Seek Compensation for Damages? When someone commits a crime, not only could they subject themselves to punishment by the state, but…
Carjacking is defined as seizing a motor vehicle from someone by force or fear, according to California Penal Code 215 PC. Using “force or fear”…
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 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…