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People who have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are held to a higher standard of care. There are both state and federal laws that specially govern commercial drivers, especially if charged with drunk driving.  Getting convicted of drunk driving charges can impact any driver. However, those holding a commercial driver’s license are typically even more …

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Domestic violence is a serious problem. Each year, thousands of domestic violence cases are filed in California. However, just because you have been charged with domestic violence, it does not mean that you are guilty of the charges. If you or someone you know has been falsely accused of domestic violence, you need to immediately …

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Just because you were charged with driving under the influence does not mean you will automatically be convicted on the charges. Many California DUI case can be successfully fought to avoid a conviction. Law enforcement agencies botch roadside investigations. Blood tests and breathalyzers are prone to mistakes. Medical conditions can result in false high blood …

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California has enacted a number of different statutes covering different types of online sex crime charges. Law enforcement agencies are using full force to enforce these laws. If you believe you were wrongly accused of an online sex crime charge, you need to take all measures possible to fight these charges. The first step is …

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Divorce and dissolution are often interchangeably used to indicate the end of a marriage. Although they are two ways to end a marriage, they technically have different legal meanings. The main difference between the two terms lies in whether either spouse is implementing fault in the split. A divorce is defined as the legal process …

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Every divorce and domestic partnership dissolution has its own set of unique facts and follows its own timeline. However, every couple who is filing for divorce or dissolution of a domestic partnership must adhere to California’s divorce law which mandates a six month waiting period. California family law courts strictly adhere to this divorce waiting …

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 When it comes to family legal battles, especially those involving children, certain issues could be more pressing than others, requiring quick and emergency action. California courts recognize the urgency in such cases and the law allows one parent to file an emergency child custody order in certain situations. This type of order is an ex …

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Most people who are convicted of a crime don’t believe they can ever come back from that conviction. However, this is not true in all cases. Some people can overcome these dark times by clearing their criminal records and starting with a clean slate by hiring a Central Valley expungement lawyer. California Penal Code Section …

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