A probable cause hearing in California occurs after a defendant has been charged with a criminal offense. This commonly occurs within six weeks after the arrest. Though the sessions generally run short, it determines if the defendant committed a crime. Reasons behind...
Compared to passenger vehicles, bicycles are small, light and exposed. Thus, as a cyclist, you must take precautions to make sure you are not vulnerable to motorists. Yet, no matter how safe of a rider you are, a driver in a parked car may have opened their door out...
With your life changing in many ways the instant you’re involved in a car accident, you’re looking for anyone and everyone who can assist you. This includes your car insurance agent among other company representatives. While it’s imperative to file a claim in a timely...
California residents should know that, every day in this country, some 7,000 people are injured in car accidents. The injuries can vary widely based on the type and severity of the crash, but below are some of the most frequently reported. Traumatic brain injuries and...
We all want our beauty welcomed in all institutions. However, women have been affected by narrow definitions of prettiness, making it difficult for them to enjoy their beauty. All women experience pressure to fit specific standards. However, African American women in...
When you are driving, some of the most important things to watch out for are traffic signals or signs. You don’t want to accidentally hit someone because you enter into an intersection during a red light or when a stop sign was present. This is true even more so when...
Sexual harassment in the California workplace is defined by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission as the interference with a person's job performance by delivering unwanted sexual advances or committing acts of a sexual nature. Workplace sexual harassment can...
If you are taken into custody in California and charged with a drug crime, there is a chance that the charge will be dropped at a later date. This may be because evidence was obtained illegally or because you decided to cooperate with the prosecutor in your case....
Hopefully, California employees know that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against them based on their national origin. However, they may not understand exactly what that means. Employment discrimination based on national origin Title VII of the Civil...
There’s a big difference between cycling in heavy traffic and cycling on a backroad where you won’t see a vehicle for miles. When you find yourself cycling in close proximity to vehicular traffic, here are some of the tips you can follow to protect yourself: Use the...