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Arraignments in Criminal Cases in California

Three things usually occur during formal arraignments in California. First, the accused persons will have charges against them read to them. The accused person will then enter a plea, and finally, the future court dates are set. Felony Arraignments During a felony arraignment, the attorney will show up to court with the accused person, where […]

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Confidential vs. Public Marriage License

The Differences between a Confidential License and a Public License A confidential license is a marriage license that is not accessible to the public. It is exclusively issued to the couples only. Your confidential marriage certificate cannot be given to your children, parents, or neighbor. This license usually cost a little bit more than the […]

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Separation Options for Common-Law Couples

Individuals living together but are not married are often known as common-law couples or common-law relationships or live in common-law. When these parties separate, they have several options and approaches they can use to resolve their outstanding issues, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collaborative family law, or proceeding to court. If these couples can reach a […]

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Grounds to Sue for Wrongful Termination

When Can You Sue For Wrongful Termination? A company can fire an employee for several reasons. Often, however, these reasons are wrong or illegal. An employee who is wrongfully terminated can file a wrongful termination suit against the employer. Some of the common grounds to sue for wrongful termination include; Discrimination If you were fired […]

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California Involuntary Manslaughter Laws

What is Involuntary Manslaughter? Involuntary manslaughter is when you accidentally kill somebody either through the commission of a dangerous act or in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony. If the offense amounts to a felony, then the felony murder rule would probably take over. An example of involuntary manslaughter is […]

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California Overtime Laws under Labor Code 510

Available Remedies for Overtime in California California Labor Code 510 governs wages and hours of all non-exempt employees who work in California. California has an excellent reputation for work-friendly environments, and the law dictates when an employee should be paid wages for overtime. California law requires employers to pay all the eligible employees working in […]

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