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Patent Primer

Saturday, April 30, 2011 by Michelle McCliman

A high level overview of what is a patent.... Read More

Posted at 19:47 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Patents

Federal Disability Retirement: Different Agencies

Saturday, April 30, 2011 by Robert R. McGill

The question is sometimes asked as to whether, in filing for a Medical Retirement from the Office of Personnel Management, it makes a difference whether the Attorney has previously dealt with a particular Agency of the Federal Government.... Read More

Posted at 08:08 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Explains The Law Of Guilty Pleas

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

In California and Los Angeles a criminal defendant’s guilty or no-contest plea is valid only if it is voluntarily and knowingly made. It is well settled that before accepting the plea or an admission of charged enhancements, the trial court must expressly advise the defendant and obtain his or her waiver of the constitutional rights to trial by jury, to confront and cross-examine witnesses, and against self-incrimination. The record must show explicit advisements and waivers of these const... Read More

Posted at 23:27 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

A DUI Lawyer Explains When a DWI Can Be A Felony

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

As in many states, the District Attorney in California is vested with the discretion to charge a criminal DUI case as a felony in certain, very limited circumstances of drinking and driving. According to one Van Nuys DUI Attorney, The prosecutor has the discretion to charge a violation of Vehicle Code §23152 as a felony when the accused has... Read More

Posted at 22:30 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: DUI/DWI

An Attorney Explains The Law Of Child Support

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

A parent’s duty to pay child support in California normally terminates when the child reaches age 18. However, as to any unmarried 18-year-old child who is a full-time high school student and not self-supporting, the parent’s obligation to pay support continues until the time the child completes the 12th grade or reaches 19 years of age, whichever occurs first. Fam C §3901(a).... Read More

Posted at 21:51 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

An Attorney Explains The Law Of Child Support

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

Posted at 21:51 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Lamas Arrested Twice for Drug Possession

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Reality television star and actor A.J. Lamas was reportedly arrested twice in the last two months for felony cocaine possession. Lamas, who is the son of former daytime television heartthrob Lorenzo Lamas, was first arrested for felony cocaine possession on March 18th and then a second time this past Saturday (the 28th of April) for exactly the same crime. ... Read More

Posted at 20:15 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Iriarte Charged with Murder

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

A Pismo Beach, California resident was charged with murder after driving his car off a highway and killing two tourists in the process. ... Read More

Posted at 20:11 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

If Necessary, How Does the Court Decide Property Division?

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Mitchell A. Byrd

In determining equitable distribution following a divorce, Tennessee judges must determine not only what property is subject to distribution but also how it can most fairly be distributed. Because judges have a high degree of discretion in determining equitable distribution, a divorce attorney must aggressively argue in favor of his or her client in order to achieve a favorable division of property.... Read More

Posted at 16:18 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Divorce

What Determines Property Division in a Divorce?

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Mitchell A. Byrd

Equitable distribution of property is a deeply subjective process that requires a court to examine a variety of factors. In many cases, there may be some facts that bode in favor of each spouse. It is up to a Chattanooga divorce lawyer to convince the court to accord greater weight to the factors that favor his or her client and ultimately secure a more favorable portion of the marital property.... Read More

Posted at 16:09 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Divorce

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