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Is It Legal to Pass on the Right?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
The details vary from state to state but, generally speaking, passing laws are created to keep drivers safe. Tickets remind us that even on the open road,...
Can I Go to Jail for Not Paying a Loan?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
States all over the country are being sued by civil rights groups for aggressive debt collection by their courts. This has led to much discussion of what is...
Does Shoplifting Go on Your Record?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Yes, Christmas shopping is expensive. But you know what's more costly? A criminal conviction. Not only could a shoplifting charge be expensive (from the costs...
Is It Legal to Shoot Someone Carrying a Fake Gun?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Four police officers shot and killed a man in Oakland who approached them with a fake gun last week, SF Gate reports. The officers' body cameras were not on,...
Accidents and Animals: Pet Hit and Run Laws
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
There generally are not specific criminal laws regarding hitting a dog or other pet with a car and fleeing, as there are with people. But you may be cited for...
Date Rape Punishment
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Date rape is rape. It doesn't matter if you know the victim, whether you took them out on a date, whether they drank during the date, or whether they led you...
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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