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  • Lindsay Lohan’s Hit and Run Accident
    Walking the streets of Los Angeles is becoming more and more hazardous, given the amount of drunken celebrities on our roads. This past weekend we became aware that Lindsay Lohan was arrested in Los Angeles for hit and run, and driving while under the influence of alcohol. It also appears that the police located a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine either within Ms. Lohan’s vehicle or person.
  • Tightening Down On Domestic Violence - New Laws
    Without a doubt, domestic violence remains one of the most popular subjects for our politicians, as evidenced by the continuous flow of new laws related to this topic every year. The following new laws, which became effective at the beginning of this year, demonstrate the California legislatures’ practice of leaving no stone unturned in their effort to quash domestic violence.
  • New California Laws Against Child Abuse
    Last year the California legislature was very busy enacting new laws designed to prevent child abuse. The new laws that went into effect January 1, 2007, were designed to address some of the problems we have seen with the high profile cases over the past couple of years. However, the actual effectiveness of these new laws in preventing child abuse is questionable.
  • Domestic Violence Law- A Force To Be Reckoned With!
    This article is about the history of domestic violence laws in California and the evolution of these laws to better protect victims of domestic violence, largely as a result of the O.J. Simpson case, involving the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Simpson.
  • The Severe Consequences Of Domestic Violence
    Being convicted, or even just being accused of committing domestic violence can have a steep consequences ranging from loss of immigration status, to a severe impact on one's earning abilities, and finances. This article highlights some of the lesser known legal ramifications associated with domestic violence cases.
  • California Divorce Documents-How Much Of My Private Life Will Become Public Record?
    This article is for anyone interested in the right to privacy concerning California divorce proceedings and court documents. The article summarizes the sections of the California Family Code applicable to this subject.

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