How Criminal Cases Work
The Arrest When the police arrest someone (the defendant), they take him or her to jail. Then, 1 of 3 things happens: • The defendant is released if the prosecutor (usually the district attorney or […]
Requirements for Jury Duty
You do not need any special skills or legal knowledge to be a juror. All you need is an open mind and a readiness to work with the other jurors to make decisions. You also […]
Service of Court Papers
What Is Service? The law says that when you sue a person, partnership, corporation, or the government, you must give formal notice to the other side that you have started the legal process. In the […]
De Facto Parents
If you have been taking care of a child who has been declared a dependent of the juvenile court, you may want to be more involved in the child’s court case and consider becoming a […]
What the Immigrant Community in California Needs to Know
During the COVID-19 pandemic, with shelter-in-place orders and social distancing protocols, it has become more difficult to reach the immigrant community to share information about immigration policies and access to resources. At the same time, […]
Green Card Eligibility Categories
Green Card Eligibility Categories In order to apply for a Green Card, you must be eligible under one of the categories listed below. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on […]
Your Rights and Role in the Juvenile Court Process
The experience of being a victim of crime is often frustrating especially when the accused is under the age of 18. We hope that this article helps you understand your rights, the options available to […]
Security Deposits
A security deposit is any money a landlord takes from a tenant other than the advance payment of rent. The security deposit serves to protect the landlord if the tenant breaks or violates the terms […]
Discharge in Bankruptcy
What is a discharge in bankruptcy? A bankruptcy discharge releases the debtor from personal liability for certain specified types of debts. In other words, the debtor is no longer legally required to pay any debts […]
File for Bankruptcy without an Attorney
Individuals can file bankruptcy without an attorney, which is called filing pro se. However, seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended because bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal outcomes. Filing personal bankruptcy under […]