Commission on Judicial Performance – Annual Report
The Commission on Judicial Performance will be publishing its Annual Report. The report provides comprehensive information on the Commission's authority and procedures and contains statistical data on Commission cases and summaries of disciplinary action.
The full Annual Report is available for and can be found at: http://www.cjp.ca.gov.
Wrongful Death
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?
E-Filing
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Infractions vs. Misdemeanors vs. Felonies
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
Community Property
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?
What to do when you get in an auto accident in California
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
Living Trust vs. Will
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