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Laws Regulating California Teenage Drivers

What are the Penalties for Teen Driving Violations in Sacramento? California State enacted some laws in 2006 that restrict what a driver under the age of eighteen can do while operating a vehicle. The state came up with various rules and regulations to reduce the increased number of teen-related accidents. Provisional restrictions apply to every […]

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Sacramento Extortion Laws

Extortion is the practice of obtaining money or property from someone through coercion or force. California state laws allow victims of extortion, with the help of a prosecutor, to file charges before a court. The crime of extortion used to cover only actions by public or government officials but nowadays applies to actions by private […]

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California Speeding Laws and Penalties

Reckless Driving Laws

What happens when a California Driver Violates the Speed Limits set in California Vehicle Code? The State of California has three categories of speeding laws, namely; basic speeding law, presumed speed limits and the absolute speed limits. California basic speeding law prohibits motorists from driving at a speed higher than that which is reasonable having […]

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Medical Malpractice Laws in Sacramento

Medical malpractice is a legal course of action that occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care personnel, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient. The negligence may be a result of errors in diagnosis, anesthesia miscalculations, prescription errors, surgical errors, and aftercare. A patient could file a claim […]

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Distracted Driving Laws under California Vehicle Code

Rules and Regulations for Distracted Driving Distracted driving is one of the most severe yet common offences among the rules and regulations guiding public safety on California’s highways. This rule, coming into effect in 2018, prohibits drivers from using their cell phone devices while on the wheel. These rules are set in place to protect […]

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Sacramento Dog Bite Laws

Sacramento Dog Bite Laws

Every year, thousands of people are bitten by dogs. Mail delivery people and pedestrians are at higher risk of being bitten by dogs. Dog owners in Sacramento are liable for bite-related injuries caused by their dogs. Victims of dog bites may also file criminal charges against dog owners. People who sustain non-bite injuries caused by […]

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