Monthly Archives: November 2011

Civil Actions For Elder Abuse

In addition to the criminal sanctions that flow from a case of elder abuse, there are a litany of civil actions that can be brought.  If an elderly person in California has been subject to abuse, either physical or financial, … Continue reading

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Collateral Consequences of a Conviction for Domestic Violence

A criminal conviction for domestic violence has many direct consequences such as incarceration, fines, counseling, etc.  But many fail to realize how a conviction for DV will affect ones position in a divorce.  For example, if one spouse has been … Continue reading

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Driving Under the Influence of Soma

There has been an increase in the number of DUI arrests for all types of prescription drugs.  One of the more common drugs is Soma.  Carisoprodol and meprobamate, which go by the name Soma,  are available by prescription only. Carisoprodol … Continue reading

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