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“Civil Compromise” in Criminal Cases – How Does It Work?

Can “Civil Compromise” Get My Charges Dismissed — Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code 1378 PC is the law permitting civil compromises. This is where a judge or the prosecutor agrees to dismiss your misdemeanor charges after you reimburse the victim(s) for the financial losses they suffered from the crime. …

California Drug Sentencing Guidelines – A Lawyer Explains

Most California drug possession misdemeanors can be dismissed without jail time through a diversion program. Even for felony-level drug charges like possession for sale or trafficking, judges will usually impose formal probation instead of incarceration unless aggravating factors apply. In this article, our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys answer these frequently-asked-questions about California drug sentencing …

Theft Crimes in California – Laws, Punishments, and Defenses

Penal Code Sections 211, 459, 484, 487, 496, and 503 are California’s six primary theft crimes. Petty theft (PC 484) is stealing up to $950 in cash or personal property. A petty theft charge is a misdemeanor carrying up to 6 months of county jail time and/or $1,000. Grand theft (PC 487) is stealing more …

CoolSculpting Lawsuits for PAH victims

CoolSculpting® lawsuits are legal claims for compensation by patients diagnosed with PAH (paradoxical adipose hyperplasia). Plaintiffs’ attorneys allege that CoolSculpting® creator, Zeltiq Aesthetics, failed to warn patients that the fat-freezing procedure could cause them to develop disfiguring fat deposits in the treated areas. Shouse Law Group represents CoolSculpting® victims throughout the United States who are suffering …

EzriCare and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Drop & Ointment bacterial outbreak – lawsuit information

Shouse Law Group is suing Global Pharma for making contaminated eye drops and ointments that may cause bacterial infections, blindness, and even death. Our attorneys represent victims throughout the United States who were injured by the now-recalled eye products: EzriCare Artificial Tears Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment We are demanding from …

Penal Code § 1181 PC – Motion for a New Trial

California Penal Code § 1181 PC permits courts to overturn a guilty verdict and grant a new trial on such grounds as newly discovered evidence or misconduct by the jury, prosecutors, or judge. The entire text of the statute is: 1181. When a verdict has been rendered or a finding made against the defendant, the …

California Penal Code § 245c PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer

California Penal Code § 245c PC makes it a felony offense to commit assault with a deadly weapon (other than a gun) on a police officer or firefighter. This is a felony punishable by three, four, or five years in prison. The statute reads: 245(c). Any person who commits an assault with a deadly weapon or …

Penal Code § 95 PC – Improper Attempt to Influence Juror, Arbitrator or Referee

California Penal Code § 95 PC makes it a felony to attempt to influence a juror or arbitrator to change their verdicts through persuasion, threats, or bribes. Penalties for the unlawful attempt to influence a juror include up to three years behind bars or $10,000 in fines. The language of the statute reads: 95. Every …

California Penal Code § 25800 PC – Armed Criminal Action

California Penal Code § 25800 PC defines the crime of “armed criminal action” as carrying a loaded gun with the intention of committing a felony. Armed criminal action can be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor. The full text of the law is as follows: (a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm with …

PC 851.91 – Petition to Seal Arrest Records w/ No Conviction

Updated June 25, 2023 California Penal Code § 851.91 PC allows you to petition the court to seal your arrest records if you are never charged, your charges get dismissed, or you are acquitted. Once your arrest record gets sealed, the arrest is deemed not to have occurred. However, it is not necessary in California …

California Business and Professions Code § 6125 – Unlawful practice of law

California Business and Professions Code § 6125 BP declares that only lawyers with active licenses from the State Bar of California may practice law in the state. The unauthorized practice of law can be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the case. The full text of the statute reads as follows: Business and Professions …

California Vehicle Code § 2814.2 VC – Sobriety Checkpoint Inspections

Vehicle Code § 2814.2 requires all drivers in California to stop when going through a sobriety checkpoint and submit to a DUI inspection. If your only violation is driving without a license, the police will not impound your vehicle as long as you have the permission of the registered owner to drive it. The full text …

Business & Professions Code § 4060 BP – Possession of Medication Without Prescription

Business & Professions Code § 4060 BP prohibits the possession of a controlled substance without a current and valid prescription from a health care provider. Healthcare providers may possess controlled substances in the lawful course of their work as long as the drugs are in labeled containers. The full text of the statute reads: 4060. A …

Evidence Code § 669 EC – Negligence Per Se

California Evidence Code § 669 EC defines negligence per se as failing to exercise due care by violating a law (such as a traffic ordinance), which results in property damage or physical injury. Plaintiffs who sue on negligence per se grounds do not have to prove that the defendant failed to exercise due care: The …

Penal Code § 832 PC – Training Course for Peace Officers

California Penal Code § 832 PC requires peace officers to complete an introductory training course and pass an exam. If they take a three-year or longer break in employment, they may need to retake the exam to work as a peace officer again. The full text of the statute reads: 832. (a) Every person described …

California Penal Code 830.5 PC – Parole and Probation Officers

California Penal Code 830.5 PC allows parole officers, probation officers, and DOC correctional officers to carry firearms if authorized by their employer. As long as they meet training and qualification requirements, they generally can also carry their firearms off duty as well. The law reads: PC 830.5. The following persons are peace officers whose authority …

Penal Code § 830.3 PC – Investigators and Inspectors as Peace Officers

California Penal Code § 830.3 PC lists which state agencies’ employees are considered peace officers with the authority to arrest suspects who commit dangerous public offenses. That said, only some of these peace officers are authorized to carry firearms. Legal Analysis California Penal Code 830.3 PC specifies which state employees are considered “peace officers” for …

Labor Code § 227.3 – Paid Vacation Time After Termination

California Labor Code § 227.3 requires employers to pay terminated employees for their unused paid vacation time at their final rate of pay. If an employee is fired or laid off, the final paycheck should include payment for this unused vested vacation time. The text of the Labor Code section is as follows: 227.3. Unless …

Health and Safety Code 11362.3 HS – Marijuana Offenses

California Health and Safety Code 11362.3 HS specifies that it is illegal to use marijuana in public or to have an open container in a vehicle. Although recreational cannabis is now legal for adults, there are limitations such as the ones in this statute. The entirety of the statute text reads as follows: HS 11362.3. …

Labor Code § 218.5 – Attorney Fees for Labor Violations

California Labor Code 218.5 LC allows employees to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs if they win a legal action against their employer for nonpayment of wages, fringe benefits, or health/welfare/pension fund contributions. The language of the statute reads as follows: 218.5. (a) In any action brought for the nonpayment of wages, fringe benefits, or …

Labor Code § 2810.5 LC – Required Written Notice to Employees

California Labor Code Section § 2810.5 LC requires employers to provide any new, non-exempt employees a written wage theft notice outlining such essential information as their regular rate of pay, sick leave laws, and workers’ compensation contact information. The text of the statute reads as follows: LC 2810.5. (a)(1) At the time of hiring, an …

Labor Code § 226.7 – Working During Meal & Rest Breaks

California Labor Code § 226.7 requires companies to pay non-exempt workers an extra hour of wages (at their regular rate of pay) for each day they are made to perform work during rest periods, meal breaks, or recovery periods. Legal Analysis California Labor Code 226.7 LC prohibits employers from making non-exempt employees work during meal …

Vehicle Code § 16056 VC – Minimum Auto Liability Insurance Coverage

California Vehicle Code § 16056 VC requires motor vehicles registered in the state to carry liability insurance with a minimum coverage of: $30,000 for bodily injury of one person, $60,000 for bodily injury or more than two people, and $15,000 for property damage to others. The full language of the statute reads: VC 16056. (a) …

Alameda County Juvenile Hall Info – Location, Visiting, Contact

INFO for "Alameda County Juvenile Hall"Watch this video on YouTube The Alameda County Juvenile Hall is part and parcel of the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center. It functions as a detention facility and provides rehabilitation for minors who have been arrested for criminal activities. The Alameda County Juvenile Hall is mandated by the Alameda Juvenile …

Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Lawsuits for Causing Cancer

An Ethylene Oxide (EtO) lawsuit is a claim against companies that manufacture and pump EtO into the air, causing people with chronic exposure to the gas to develop cancer. Shouse Law Group represents EtO victims all around the United States and is fighting for the largest financial settlement possible under the law. To qualify for …