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Understanding Truancy in California

Truancy in California Attending school is a daily practice for children and teens. California’s compulsory education law requires children six to eighteen to be enrolled in school. Although, there are exceptions when students legally ‘drop out’ early. When skipping school or maintaining a poor attendance record, parents and underage children may face repercussions and legal penalties in some cases for truancy.  Learn more about truancy in California. Understanding truancy and education laws about California’s school rules and regulations may help you best understand your case as a parent or legal guardian. Students arrested for truancy and additional charges may also benefit from knowing their rights and how an attorney may help in any case. At Dod Law, our legal team…


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Are Self-Driving Car Violations Punishable in Court?

Self-driving cars were once a futuristic and technological advancement. Still, now that it has come to life, it’s not uncommon to encounter cars with autonomous capabilities worldwide. Many consumers have purchased vehicles with different levels of autonomy, such as driver assistance, conditional automation, or Tesla’s infamous auto-pilot system. Common questions many people have regarding these vehicles are who is responsible for violations in a self-driving car and if these violations are punishable in a courtroom. In these cases, the supervising driver or owner is not absolved of the duty to drive while obeying traffic laws and concerning the safety of others. Consulting with an attorney may benefit you if you are given a traffic ticket or are facing charges for…


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What Evidence Is Collected From the Victim in a Domestic Violence Case?

Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects many people every year. In 2018, 166,890 domestic violence-related calls were made to law enforcement in California, and many other incidents went unreported. Once a domestic violence incident is reported, a case opens, and pertinent evidence is collected from a victim. Typically, the term violence describes various scenarios, including verbal, emotional, mental, sexual, and physical abuse. Examples of evidence include tangible images, videos, property damage, and others. If you have been arrested or accused of domestic violence, speaking with an attorney may benefit your case and help you protect your rights. At Dod Law, our skilled attorney understands the sensitivity and complexities of domestic violence, and we are available to review your…


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Can a Case Be Dismissed if Miranda Rights Aren’t Read?

Can a Case Be Dismissed if Miranda Rights Aren’t Read? Can a Case Be Dismissed if Miranda Rights Aren’t Read?  Under the fifth amendment, every person taken into custody by law enforcement for any suspected crime or violation has the right to avoid self-incrimination. Police officers are trained to conduct arrests and notify perpetrators of their Miranda rights. When failing to do so can impact the proceedings of a case. Although, failing to inform an arrestee of their Miranda warnings does not constitute the dismissal of a crime altogether. Instead, these cases are handled by omitting the possibility of the prosecution using any self-incriminating evidence against the defendant. If you are taken into custody without Miranda warnings, hiring an attorney…


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How to Protect Your Children After a Domestic Violence Investigation

Children look up to their parents for love, support, safety, and other vital needs. However, they also feel the negative impact of circumstances where a parent is accused of domestic violence. Despite this, there are safe and healthy ways to navigate through these delicate times and help protect your children from the varying effects of a domestic violence investigation. If you have been accused of domestic violence by an intimate partner, spouse, or family member, you should understand how your children may be affected and how you can protect them. At Dod Law, our skilled legal team has ample experience navigating domestic violence cases and representing any individual under an domestic violence investigation. How Can I Protect My Children After…


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Is Bank Fraud a Felony in California?

The term ‘bank fraud’ describes an umbrella of fraudulent crimes targeting financial institutions. As a federal crime, bank fraud typically counts as a felony, and a conviction results in fines and time in prison. If an individual willingly and knowingly commits fraud, such as falsifying documents or forging checks, different varying penalties are set for the offense. At Dod Law, our legal team understands the complexity of fraud cases involving financial institutions. If convicted, you may face steep penalties and have a felony placed on your record. We’re eager to help our clients understand their rights in obtaining a skilled defense and provide defense strategies that may lessen penalties and the damage of a felony conviction. When Is Bank Fraud…


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