California Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.
California DUI
DUI arrests don't always lead to convictions in court. Police officer mistakes, faulty breathalyzers and crime lab errors may get your charges reduced or dismissed. Visit our California DUI page to learn more.
Lawsuits for Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Shouse Law Group represents victims throughout the U.S. who suffered serious complications and injuries from dangerous drugs and failed medical devices.
California Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, our personal injury lawyers will fight to get you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages.
California Vehicle Code § 14601.1(a) VC makes it a crime to drive a motor vehicle when you know that your driver’s license is currently suspended or revoked. This offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months of jail time and a fine of up to $1000 plus court costs. Examples driving a car after …
Vehicle Code 21710 CVC is the California statute that makes it a traffic violation for a driver to coast in neutral while going downhill. The law applies to both commercial drivers and non-commercial drivers. A violation of the code section is charged as an infraction and results in a traffic ticket in the amount of …
California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) laws allow you to take up to four months of unpaid, job-protected leave if you develop a pregnancy- or childbirth-related condition that prevents you from working. Your employer must maintain any existing medical coverage and health benefits, and you may also be entitled to post-childbirth leave under the California Family …
Updated May 28, 2020 Hernia mesh settlements are compensation packages offered by manufacturers to victims who filed lawsuits. By settling, the victims (“plaintiffs”) agree to forgo a trial. Settlement amounts depend on various factors: The defendant being sued, the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries, and whether the lawsuit was part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL). 1. Are settlements individual or collective? 2. What are compensatory damages? 3. How are hernia mesh …
3 things to know about "administrative per se" in California DUI lawWatch this video on YouTube In California, an administrative per se hearing is where the DMV determines whether to suspend or revoke your driver’s license following a DUI. Here are five key things to know: You are entitled to an admininstrative per se hearing …
A Bivens claim is a civil rights lawsuit for monetary damages against federal officials. You can file a lawsuit if your civil rights have been violated by a federal worker. The claim allows you to recover compensation for your losses. It relies on an implied cause of action for civil rights violations. This means you cannot pursue a Bivens lawsuit if there is another remedy. 1. What …
Vehicle Code § 22102 CVC is the California statute that makes it a traffic infraction to make a U-turn in a business district, except at an intersection where it is authorized or on a divided roadway with an opening that allows for one. A “business district” is an area where at least 50 percent of …
The Bane Act is a California law that allows you to sue for damages if someone uses violence, threats, intimidation or coercion to interfere with your state or federal civil rights. You can potentially recover compensatory and punitive damages, attorney’s fees, and civil penalties. The civil rights to which the Act applies include your right to: Vote, …
The Ralph Act: Protecting Victims of Hate Crimes in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube The Ralph Civil Rights Act allows you to bring a claim for up to $25,000 in penalties if you are the victim of a hate crime or a threatened hate crime. These claims are based on you being targeted because of your race, …
What is the "Good Samaritan Law" in California?Watch this video on YouTube As outlined in Health & Safety Code 1799.102, California’s Good Samaritan law protects you from civil liability for negligence when: you act in good faith, you are not seeking compensation, and you render emergency medical or non-medical care at the scene of an emergency. 1 Plus, if …
Vehicle Code § 21650 CVC is the California statute that requires motorists to drive on the right side of the road, unless an exception to the law applies. Some exceptions include when a driver moves into the left lane to pass another car or make a left turn. A violation of this section is charged as an …
An IVC filter lawsuit is a legal claim by a patient who underwent implant surgery and subsequently suffered serious complications. These lawsuits claim that the manufacturer made a defective product and/or failed to warn blood clot patients of foreseeable Indiana Jury Awards $3M in Bellwether Trial of Cook IVC Filters,” Law.com (February 7, 2019); Federal Court Vacates Judgment in IVC Filter Litigation Case, Cook Medical Continues …
4 ways you can get busted for "automobile insurance fraud"Watch this video on YouTube Automobile insurance fraud is when a person makes a knowingly false insurance claim, or otherwise deceives an insurance company, in order to receive benefits to which he or she is not legally entitled. Insurance fraud is generally prosecuted as a felony in California and carries …
Misuse of Handicap Placards | Vehicle Code 4461 VCWatch this video on YouTube Vehicle Code § 4461 VC prohibits misusing a disability parking placard or license plate. This can be an infraction or a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Examples of misusing disabled parking plates …
Playlist: ParagardWatch this playlist on YouTube A Paragard lawsuit is a claim for monetary compensation by women injured when the arm of their Paragard IUD T 380A broke off and embedded in their uterine cavity. Plaintiffs allege that Teva Pharmaceuticals and the Cooper Companies: made a defective contraceptive device and failed to warn patients and physicians …
The California auto accident lawyers at Shouse Law Group assist crash victims to file a claim and get financial compensation. We can help you get all the medical treatment you need. Even if you have no health insurance coverage or can’t afford the copays. We manage everything. So you can focus on recovering and getting your …
Injury lawsuit — How much is my "pain and suffering" worth?Watch this video on YouTube Pain and suffering damages refer to the compensatory damages you may receive in California personal injury lawsuits for the physical pain and mental anguish that you suffer because of an injury from a car crash, slip-and-fall, medical malpractice, defective product, …
LITIGATION UPDATE: On December 6, 2022, Judge Robin L. Rosenberg of the Southern District of Florida dismissed all the Zantac MDL lawsuits. She claimed insufficient evidence tied ranitidine to cancer. We are appealing to the Eleventh Circuit and are hopeful for a positive outcome. In the meantime, we are not taking any new Zantac clients. …
Winning a criminal trial based on self-defenseWatch this video on YouTube If you reasonably believe that someone is about to attack you, another person, or your property, California’s self-defense law allows you to use enough force to prevent the harm. If the court finds that a reasonable person in your position would have fought back …
Vehicle Code 20001 VC – When is "hit & run" a felony in California?Watch this video on YouTube California Vehicle Code 20001 CVC defines the crime of felony hit and run with injury. This section makes it a crime to flee the scene of a car accident in which another person has been injured or killed. If …
California Vehicle Code 13210 CVC allows the court to suspend your driver’s license for engaging in road rage behaviors. The law states that “the suspension period…[for] ‘road rage’ shall be six months for a first offense and one year for a second or subsequent offense.” Road rage is when you show aggressive or angry behavior …
PC 22210 – Are batons and billy clubs illegal in California?Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 22210 PC makes it illegal to manufacture, import, sell, give, or possess leaded canes or batons (or other weapons in this category). The offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. A conviction is punishable by up to 3 …
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Transmitting an STD can be a crime in California. It is prohibited by California Health and Safety Code 120290. People who know they are infected with an STD can be liable if they intentionally infect someone else. They can also be held liable if they got a third party to transmit their STD to someone …
Abortion Laws in California: 5 Things to Know After Roe v. WadeWatch this video on YouTube On November 8, 2022, California voters passed Proposition 1, which codified a woman’s right to an abortion in the state constitution. Abortion was already legal under California state law, but Proposition 1 makes this right even stronger. It was …