Our office regularly handles the following types of traffic tickets: – Traffic infractions (Class A & Class B) – Traffic offenses (Misdemeanor & Felony) There are two common types of traffic tickets. The least severe, and most commonly issued, are traffic infractions. The more severe tickets, which are somewhat less frequently issued, are traffic offense […]
The chapter of the Bankruptcy Code providing for “liquidation,” ( i.e., the sale of a debtor’s nonexempt property and the distribution of the proceeds to creditors.) The “current monthly income” received by the debtor is a defined term in the Bankruptcy Code and means the average monthly income received over the six calendar months before […]
A chapter 13 case begins by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the court orders otherwise, the debtor must also file with the court: (1) schedules of assets and liabilities; (2) a schedule of current income and expenditures; (3) a schedule of […]
Distressed homeowners are encouraged to contact their lenders and loan servicers directly to inquire about foreclosure prevention options that are available. If you are experiencing difficulty communicating with your mortgage lender or servicer about your need for mortgage relief, click here for information about organizations that can help contact lenders and servicers on your behalf […]
What is a Felony? Felony charges represent the most serious types of crimes, and each state has different punishments for these offenses. Felonies are different from lesser crimes, which are called misdemeanors. Typical felonies: Murder / Homicide: The unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human. Rape: sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is […]
People often think of misdemeanors as minor offenses that can simply be plead guilty to and involve minimal, if any, repercussions. This can be the case in certain circumstances, but a single misdemeanor conviction could hurt you in any number of ways. A misdemeanor conviction could preclude you from finding work in certain fields. You […]
What is California’s three strikes law? California’s three strikes law is a sentencing scheme that adds significant time to the prison sentences of certain repeat offenders convicted of felonies. As of June 30, 2010, the California state prison population included 32,479 second strikers and 8,647 third strikers. Because “strike” sentences can be triggered by any […]
Drunk Driving (DUI) Attorney Hanford | Drunk Driving Attorney Lemoore Multiple Drunk Driving (DUI) Offenses 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Time Drunk Driving (DUI) Charges People who have been charged with second or third Drunk Driving (DUI) offenses are considered multiple offenders. This means that, unlike first time offenders, they will face enhanced legal penalties if they are […]
Who is responsible for an injury resulting from a slip and fall accident? Many thousands of people are injured each year — some very seriously — when they slip or trip and fall on a dangerous floor, a flight of stairs, or a rough patch of ground. Sometimes the property owner is responsible for the […]
More than 4 million people each year are bitten by dogs – many of whom are children. Pet owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dogs. In most dog-bite cases, the dog’s owner will be required to pay for the scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and all medical bills and lost wages […]
Wrongful death cases involve people who have died because of someone’s carlessness. In each case, the death is an untimely one. Were it not for the carelessness of someone else, your loved one would still be alive and living the life they had. In a wrongful death case, the surviving family brings a lawsuit for […]
When you are hurt as the result of someone else’s negligence, then you are a victim of personal injury. Personal injury is a legal term used to describe all bodily and emotional damage a person may suffer. If you suffered a personal injury because another party behaved carelessly, recklessly or negligently, then you may be […]
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs are the two largest of several Federal Programs that provide assistance to millions of American people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria […]
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property.[1] The term is most commonly used to refer to a type of tort lawsuit alleging that the plaintiff’s injury has been caused by the negligence of another, but also arises in defamation torts. [...]
The Law Office of Jim A. Trevino is dedicated to defending the rights of those wishing to live and work in the United States. We will represent you in every aspect of the immigration court proceedings and process. Our services include: – Bond Hearings – Immigration Appeals – Deportation and Removal – Exclusion – Federal, […]
Criminal law, as opposed to civil law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and welfare of people, and that sets out the punishment to be [...]
Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start – by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws also protect troubled businesses and provide for orderly distributions to business creditors through reorganization or liquidation. Most cases are filed under the three main [...]
Changing Your Record With the passage of Proposition 47 law, certain low-level, nonviolent felonies can now be changed to misdemeanors on your old criminal records. If you or a loved one you know has a prior criminal record with a felony record for any of the following crimes, you may qualify to remove the felony […]