California

Nursing License with a Criminal Record — How Will it Be Affected in California?Watch this video on YouTube The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) can discipline nurses convicted of certain criminal offenses. These include either misdemeanor or felony offenses that are “substantially related” to the qualifications and duties of a registered nurse (such as …

"Brandishing a Weapon" Under California Penal Code 417 PC – Who Can Be Charged?Watch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 417 PC makes brandishing a deadly weapon such as a firearm a misdemeanor, carrying up to one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. However, brandishing a gun can be charged as a …

Playlist: Penal Code 211 — Robbery in CaliforniaWatch this playlist on YouTube California Penal Code § 211 PC prohibits robbery, which is “the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.” Robbery is a felony punishable …

Misclassified as an Independent Contractor? — You Could Be Awarded Money DamagesWatch this video on YouTube California law allows workers who are misclassified as 1099 independent contractors (but should have been treated as W2 employees) to file a wage and hour lawsuit. Damages against the employer can include: unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, unpaid meal and …

Fired or Quit? When Do I Get My Final Paycheck?Watch this video on YouTube In California, you must receive your final paycheck immediately if you get terminated or resign with at least 72 hours’ notice. If you quit without notice, your employer has 72 hours to issue your final paycheck. Your final paycheck must include …

Wrongful constructive termination in California — "How do I prove it?"Watch this video on YouTube In California, constructive termination is when your employer intentionally creates or knowingly permits such intolerable working conditions that you reasonably feel no choice but to resign. You can then bring a wrongful termination claim against the employer as long as …

Health and Safety Code 11364 HS — Possession of drug paraphernaliaWatch this video on YouTube California Health & Safety Code § 11364(a) HS makes it a misdemeanor to possess drug paraphernalia, with penalties of up to six months in jail and/or $1,000. A conviction can also result in the suspension of your professional license (such …

Penal Code § 21510 PC prohibits you from carrying, possessing in public, selling or giving away a switchblade in California. Doing so is a misdemeanor punishable by probation, fines of up to $1000.00, and up to 6 months in county jail. California Penal Code Section 17235 provides the legal definition of a switchblade: a pocketknife …

6 types of weapons you can't bring into public buildings (Penal Code 171b PC)Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 171b PC is the California statute that makes it a crime to bring or possess certain weapons such as guns or knives into public buildings or meetings open to the public. Violating 171b PC …

Hit by a DUI driver: "Is the drunk driver automatically at fault?" — How to Sue for DamagesWatch this video on YouTube If you are injured by a drunk or intoxicated driver, you have the right to sue for damages. The perpetrator does not need to be convicted of a DUI before a civil lawsuit …

Is it illegal to brandish an imitation firearm? California Penal Code 417.4 PCWatch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 417.4 PC makes it a crime to draw or brandish an imitation firearm in a threatening manner, such that it places others in fear. A conviction is a misdemeanor punishable by a minimum of 30 days …

Are BB guns legal in California?Watch this video on YouTube In California, it is generally lawful to own a BB gun (BBG) and to transport it by car. However, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 18 to own a BBG without parental permission. Even though BBGs are considered “imitation firearms,” you …

"Involuntary Manslaughter" Penal Code 192(b) PC Explained by a Former LA District AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code 192(b) PC makes it a felony crime to commit involuntary manslaughter. This occurs by unlawfully causing the death of another person by acting with criminal negligence.1 Also called negligent homicide, involuntary manslaughter carries two, three, or …

Selling Guns Without a License — Is It Illegal in California? Top Gun Rights Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 26500 PC states that “no person shall sell, lease, or transfer firearms unless the person has been issued a license.” Doing so is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months …

"Express Malice" in California Murder Cases – "What Does it Mean?" Top Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Express malice is a form of malice aforethought and a mental state that makes a killer liable for the crime of murder in California. A killer acts with express malice if they harbor a specific intent to …

Fired for FEHA Retaliation? Fair Employment and Housing Act in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube Wrongful termination in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “FEHA”) occurs when an employer fires or otherwise retaliates against an employee who: Opposes workplace harassment, employment discrimination, or an employer’s failure to grant required pregnancy/family leave; Files a complaint …

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) lawsuits are claims for compensation by children diagnosed with fatty liver disease and/or type 2 diabetes after regularly consuming UPFs. We allege that the food manufacturers knowingly designed these foods to be addictive and marketed them to children. Shouse Law Group represents UPF victims throughout the United States. Our lawyers are demanding that …

Depo-Provera lawsuits are claims for compensation by patients diagnosed with meningioma after taking the hormonal birth control injection. We allege that the manufacturer, Pfizer, failed to warn doctors and patients that the drug could cause brain tumors. Shouse Law Group represents Depo-Provera victims throughout the United States. Our lawyers are demanding that the company compensate our …

A Southern Baptist Convention sexual abuse lawsuit is a claim against the SBC for covering up allegations of sexual misconduct by pastors. Shouse Law Group is suing the SBC for failing to report alleged sexual predators, thereby allowing innocent victims to endure sex abuse for years. To qualify for an SBC sexual abuse lawsuit, the …