What Can a Crime Victims Lawyer Do for Me?

Recently, the crime rate in the Golden State has increased significantly. Assault, property crime, and other crime victims are only witnesses in the criminal court system. They have no sway over the cases themselves. Furthermore, the criminal court system punishes offenders. By design, it does not fully compensate crime victims. In short, if you are… Continue reading What Can a Crime Victims Lawyer Do for Me?

What is the Personal Injury Law in California?

You break it, you buy it. In a nutshell, that’s negligence, which is the personal injury law in California. If Paul unintentionally drops a coffee mug and breaks it, he should pay compensation (replace the mug). Similarly, if Paul unintentionally crashes into another car and “breaks” someone, he should likewise pay compensation. Compensation is much… Continue reading What is the Personal Injury Law in California?

What is the Difference Between Criminal Victim Restitution and Civil Damages?

The primary difference between criminal victim restitution and civil damages is the difference between minimum and maximum. Victim restitution is usually an afterthought in criminal cases. Civil damages, on the other hand, are the primary focus in a civil case. Judges often order crime victim restitution, which is also known as a civil penalty, in… Continue reading What is the Difference Between Criminal Victim Restitution and Civil Damages?

New Evidence Surfaces in Michael B. Jordan Car Crash

A brief video clip of the actor’s December 2, 2023 car crash in Los Angeles shows him racing another Ferrari in the moments before he crashed into a parked car. The video shows two cars, one of which was allegedly driven by the “Creed” star, speeding together along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. It also shows… Continue reading New Evidence Surfaces in Michael B. Jordan Car Crash