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Maybe you were arrested for DUI. One of the arresting officers made a comment that you may get probation. Isn’t probation the same as parole? If not, how do they differ? Probation and parole refer to two separate concepts in the U.S. justice system. Probation is part of your sentencing that works to either reduce …
You hit and damaged another car without stopping. The police have called you in for questioning. What possible hit and run penalties could you face? There are five common consequences if you get charged with hit and run. These are: dismissal of the charge if you enter a civil compromise, criminal penalties, a driver’s license …
We often get asked whether a person can continue to work while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It depends on the nature of the work. If you get hurt on the job and collect workers’ compensation, and then get another job that is similar to your old one, your employer may claim that you should have …
You may have been convicted of a misdemeanor DUI charge or a misdemeanor disturbing the peace offense. Now you are looking for work. How do you account for your criminal history? They are four key pointers when it comes to explaining a misdemeanor conviction on a job application. These are: do not lie, avoid going …
Consider the scenario where the police arrested you for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). You are placed in custody and told that you have to post bail to get released. What should you know? One important thing to know right off the bat is that many times you may be released on your …
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hours of service rules is meant to keep the roads safe by preventing truck drivers from driving when they are excessively fatigued. The rules do this by limiting the number of consecutive hours that you can drive. They also do this by limiting the number of hours you can drive …
You generally only have First Amendment rights at work if your employer is the government. The First Amendment does not apply to private actors, such as private businesses. However, some state and federal employment laws protect some of your speech in the workplace. If you are a public employee, your speech can still be limited …
The police just arrested you for DUI and they made you unlock your phone so that they could look through it. Can they really make me unlock it? The answer largely depends on the state in which you live. Some jurisdictions say that law enforcement personnel can make you unlock your phone (usually by either …
Don’t Make These Mistakes On Your Income! – What To Know About Reporting Income In California – A Quick Legal Guide In California, workers who report their income on a Form 1099 are independent contractors, while those who report it on a W-2 form are employees. Payroll taxes from W-2 employees are automatically withheld, while …
California has some of the toughest laws on exotic pets in the nation. Only Hawaii’s laws are more restrictive. California Fish and Game laws make it a misdemeanor to keep as a pet any animal that is endangered or which the department considers a threat to public health and safety or to native fish, wildlife, or …
No, political affiliation is not a protected class in California. A bill that would have made it one failed to pass the state legislature in 2021. While political affiliation cannot be the grounds for employment discrimination or harassment, California labor law forbids employers from influencing employees’ voting, blocking them from running for office, or directing …
You might have missed a meeting with your probation officer because of a simple scheduling error. The officer is now saying that you are in violation of your probation. Is this true? It can be, yes. Ten common ways that you can violate probation are when you: miss a court date or a meeting with …
Yes, you can get workers’ comp if you get hurt while working at home. This includes repetitive stress injuries and accidents. However, it can sometimes be more difficult to prove that you were on the job at the time of your injury. The typical rules for commuting and addressing your personal comfort are more complicated. …
An adverse employment action is a change in the terms and conditions of your job that puts you in a worse position. It includes anything from termination to something that reduces your benefits, lowers your rank or decreases your chances of a promotion. Trivial workplace slights do not suffice. You generally have to show that …
Everyone knows that it’s illegal to have possession of narcotics, at least without a valid prescription. But the law in many states also makes it a criminal offense to be “under the influence” of a controlled substance. However, what it means to be “under the influence” of a drug can depend on the offense. It …
Maybe you were placed on misdemeanor probation for a DUI offense. You later find out that you are an “absconder” because you had to move to a different county to secure a job. What exactly is absconding probation, and is it bad? Absconding probation basically means that the court overseeing your probation does not know …
You may have just got arrested for shoplifting and are nervous about the consequences. While you may be facing misdemeanor charges, a criminal conviction is not necessarily inevitable. There are five effective ways to fight a shoplifting case. These are: enter an informal diversion program, agree to a civil compromise, assert that you had no …
California’s new warehouse quota bill, AB 701, requires large warehouses like Amazon to tell workers what quotas they are expected to meet. They are also required to inform workers of the penalties for not meeting them. The law forbids quotas from impacting your rest and meal break rights. Covered employers who violate AB 701 can …
I was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). My arrest took place after I caused a drunk driving accident. Does the crash lead to more severe charges? Possibly, yes. Your DUI case will usually become more serious if you drove while intoxicated and caused a motor vehicle accident while doing so. “More …
The statute of limitations or window of time in which a person can bring a PAGA claim is generally 1 year from the date of the last labor violation on which the claim is based. The Private Attorney General Act lets California workers file lawsuits against their employers for violating labor laws. To do so, the workers have …
You can request your personnel file from a former employer by contacting them, often in writing, and demanding access to the file. Employers are legally required to maintain records about your time at work. You generally have a right to review these records. Your personnel files can be valuable evidence if you have suffered a …
A doctor gave you a legal prescription for Adderall for your ADHD. But you were later arrested for DUI after taking a dose. Can this really happen? Yes. You can be charged and convicted for DUI if you take a drug, including Adderall, and it impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This …
If you are an employee and get hurt on the job, you have legal rights. Four in particular that you should know are: you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, you have a right to return to your job, your employer cannot retaliate against you for making a workers’ comp claim, and you have a right …
You may have heard someone getting charged with sexual battery and the alleged crime sounded like sexual assault. But then you may have read something where sexual battery sounded like a less severe crime. Are the two offenses the same? It depends on the jurisdiction. Some states treat the crimes of sexual battery and sexual …
You may have been arrested for theft, but the arresting officer commented that you could be facing robbery charges. Are these two different criminal offenses? If yes, how do they differ? Theft and robbery are two different crimes. You typically commit theft if you steal or take someone else’s property without that person’s consent. In …