A large majority of lawsuits have a fairly clear “winner” and “loser” and in a perfect world, it would always be obvious who is a fault when personal injury is incurred. Unfortunately, when someone is injured on the job, at a place of business, or in a public place, it can be difficult to determine
A DUI can have a long-lasting effect on your life. When you get charged with one, it’s important to focus on taking the steps that will get you back to a normal lifestyle. Write down the facts. In a legal case, details matter. As soon as you are able, write down everything you remember about
So, your local district attorney has filed an indictment against you and local law enforcement has arrested you for the crimes listed in said document. Unfortunately, depending on the crime, criminal charges are not always the only way you may be punished for your alleged wrongdoing. There are several crimes that can lead you into
Car insurance companies are not usually in the business of providing even the most basic coverage for dangerous drivers. In California, a conviction for driving under the influence will remain on your driving record for 10 years. Unfortunately for many drivers, their insurance rates will generally increase for up three years. To top it off,
Press Release National Trial Lawyers Extends Membership Invitation Redding, California, 2017 — The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers invited Mark Cibula to join their exclusive membership base for the year of 2017. Membership is by invitation only and is only extended to 100 criminal defense lawyers in each state. The selection process is
Driving on mountains and hills is dangerous, regardless of the time of year or type of weather. Even the most seasoned mountain drivers can encounter risky situations. Since NorCal is home to a number of mountainous and hilly regions, it helps to have a few handy tips in mind to help with navigating those winding,
On November 8, 2016, California voters chose to make the adult recreational use of marijuana legal. At the time, Prop 47 had already reduced the state’s felony drug arrests for marijuana by 33 percent between 2014 and 2015. This was also due in part to the reduction of the minor possession of marijuana from a
Being approached by law enforcement officials will make most people nervous even if that haven’t done anything wrong. After all, we are always hearing about wrongful convictions based on shaky evidence or people confessing to things they didn’t do. This first meeting with a police officer regarding an alleged crime is also the first chance
Have you recently been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence? Navigating the court system and the myriad of legal terms can make your head spin. Unfortunately, if convicted, you could not only lose your current job, but it could keep you from finding future employment. Most employers require their employees to have and
The protection of American citizens against sex crimes began in 1996, but the Wetterling Act only required states to implement offender registries. In 2006, a new federal law, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 imposed stiffer regulations on states’ sex offender registry requirements. These new regulations called for not only a
Most state laws have determined safe-driving alcohol levels for individuals over the age of 21, but many people do not understand that there is the number of things that can cause a driver to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of illegal drugs is always illegal.
Each year, approximately 22 percent of all vehicle collisions in the United States are attributed to inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, and high winds. Winter activities of all kinds can lead to unwanted auto accidents. Knowing the dangers of winter driving can go a long way to preventing accidents on the road. Limited
