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Four Key Factors When Setting Bail Amount During a bail hearing, there are four factors that a judge normally considers when deciding whether to grant or reduce bail to an accused person. First, the judge considers the seriousness of the committed offense. The judge will look at whether the offense involved violence, corruption, or a […]
What are the Grounds for Divorce in California? California is a no-fault state divorce state which means that any spouse can file for a divorce for any reason. The terms used on the petition and response form is called “irreconcilable differences.” The court no longer has to find that either party is at fault to […]
Division of Pension and Retirement Accounts in a Family Law Case Going through a divorce is very stressful for many people. This can be much more intense when major assets, homes, vehicles and bank accounts, specifically pension accounts and retirement accounts, are involved. In California, there are specific guidelines as to how these are addressed […]
Can I Make A Citizen’s Arrest in California? In California, Penal Code 837 authorizes a citizen to make an arrest a citizen’s arrest. One can make a citizen’s arrest if: They witness a misdemeanor offense take place in their presence. They witness a felony take place in their presence. They have reasonable cause for believing […]
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a California law focused on privacy and data sharing that came into effect on January 1, 2020. It applies if you’re doing business with Californian residents and you meet one of the following criteria: You buy, sell, or share personal data […]
What to Know About California’s New Police Use-of-Force Law On average, California police shoot and kill someone every two to three days. This number is higher than the national average – even considering California’s size. After several high-profile cases of police shooting unarmed people, state lawmakers decided to act. They passed a new law tightening […]
