What is it?
Wrongful Death is the death of a person due to the negligence of another entity, be that a person or a business. In fact, this type of law was not acknowledged until relatively recently (within the past century), as it had been previously rejected by “Common Law” (old English law that carried over after the American Revolution).
Who can file for Wrongful Death?
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Infractions
An infraction is a minor offense that results in a fine only. Because it cannot result in jail time, there is no jury trial for this type of case. Also, an attorney can be hired, but is not supplied by the court as a constitutional right.
Example: fishing without a license, minor traffic violations, etc.
Misdemeanors
What is community property in California?
Community property is property acquired by any member of a married couple during their marriage. “Property” is anything that has value and can be bought or sold, including a house, furniture, bank accounts, and patents, to list a few examples.
How does it work?
1. Pull over and STOP
a. No matter how minimal the accident, pull over. Hit-and-run fines are very high in California, and will result in paying more in the end.
2. Check for injuries
What’s the difference?
A Will
A will is a written legal document that dictates how your possessions will be distributed after your death. It is revocable and amenable during your life, and is the document in which you can appoint a guardian for your minor children.
A Trust
What are they?
Grandparents who are separated from their grandchild(ren) by a parent or a legal situation may be interested in filing for formal visitation, the legal right for them to visit their grandchild(ren) at certain times.
How does it work?
For a grandparent to file for visitation of their separated grandchild(ren), the court must be able to: