It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Law Offices of Dale Gribow has been nominated for induction into the American Biographical Institute’s World Hall of Fame for professionals and specialists of great distinction and integrity.
The Institute has been recognizing professionals who dedicate themselves to their careers for the past 45 years. It is an honor to be respected as an attorney and be included in the American Biographical Institute’s World Hall of Fame for helping others on a daily basis.
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For those of you who do not know what probate means, let me explain. Probate is a legal process when the court transfers a deceased person’s assets to his or her beneficiaries – those listed in the Will.
The executor of the Will begins the process of probate after the individual has died by filing a court petition. The executor pays all debts and takes charge of all assets and property. If there is no Will, a relative can start the process and the court will appoint an administrator to handle the estate. The court makes sure the executor or administrator handles everything correctly, protecting the beneficiaries’ interests.
Probate may be more expensive than handling matters under a living trust. A good Estate Planning Attorney can review all the choices available. The probate process usually takes longer than a living trust process.
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It never ceases to amaze me when a murder occurs in our pretty, little community. Today, jurors convicted a man of first-degree murder in the shooting of a Cathedral City man during a robbery back in 2006. The man was found guilty on the special circumstances of being a gang member at the time of the murder. The jury was not able to reach agreement on “murder during a robbery” so the judge declared a mistrial on that particular charge. However, they found him guilty of “robbery in the course of the murder” and “felony with a firearm.”
During closing arguments, the Deputy District Attorney, said he admitted to investigators he shot the victim, in the head. He also denied that he was under the influence of methamphetamines, even though, his attorney said he was. All this was done to show what a big man he was to his gang members. The accused attorney claimed he was looking for methamphetamines and not someone to kill. He said the shooting was an accident.
Whether or not the accused was under the influence of methamphetamines is something we will never know. They can do bad things to an individual and if caught with it, the individual will go to jail. Being caught with drugs is a criminal offense and needs the experience of a Criminal Law attorney.
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A juvenile delinquency case involves a child that is under the age of 18 committing a violation. If the child were over 18, it would be considered a crime. The Juvenile court handles delinquency, child abuse/neglect and status offenses. Status offenses are non-criminal behavior, such as truancy from school or running away from home. In an abuse or neglect case, the court steps in to protect the child’s interests.
Children have rights when they violate the law or are abused or neglected. The court always looks at the best interests of the child. The court will remove him or her from the home if there is a dangerous situation.
The United States Supreme Court has made several landmark decisions concerning juvenile law and the court system. Children are offered the same protection that adults receive. They are entitled to the right to notice and hearing, witness confrontation, being free from self-incrimination and the right to an attorney. The juvenile court system offers rehabilitation to the child instead of the punishment that an adult would be given. For more information contact a Criminal Law Attorney.
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The majority of car accidents are caused due to someone’s negligence or carelessness. This behavior normally results in an injury to another person. Examples include running a red light, speeding, not stopping at a stop sign or just not paying attention to the road.
Drivers need to use reasonable care when behind the wheel. If they cannot, they should not drive. Careless behavior can result in someone getting hurt or worse, death!
If you or anyone you know are in a car accident contact a Personal Injury Attorney to stand up for your rights.
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A client of mine recently asked me to explain what a settlement calculator is. A personal injury settlement calculator determines the amount an individual can claim from damages or loss caused by another person. It helps the individual reach a reasonable and fair settlement. It will allow you to see the lump sum you can receive.
The calculator includes present and future medical expenses, rehabilitation involved, lost wages, pain, suffering, disability, impairment and loss of consortium. All of these factors are used to determine a fair settlement.
A Personal Injury attorney can advise what the California law is and if the settlement calculator arrived at a good settlement for recovery of legal damages.
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Did you know that public intoxication is also known as drunk and disorderly conduct? In many countries, it is a petty crime or a criminal act. Article One of the Constitution of the United States does not give Congress the power to control public intoxication under federal law. Each state has its own alcohol laws.
The California Penal Code 647(f) “considers public intoxication a misdemeanor”. It also states, “Public intoxication is someone who displays intoxication to liquor, drugs, controlled substances or toluene and demonstrates an inability to care for themselves or others, or interferes or obstructs the free use of streets, sidewalks or other public way”.
In addition, local and county laws can restrict hours of alcohol sales. Currently, an individual can purchase alcohol between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. However, in 2009, all states have a minimum purchase age of 21. Since public intoxication is a criminal act, I would suggest anyone arrested for this should contact a Criminal Law attorney immediately.
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Twenty years ago, no one ever heard of cyber chats or cybersex. Today those words are common; there are millions of web pages devoted to cyber crime topics. There are websites that show how to commit an Internet crime.
Since the early 2000’s, the FBI has operated a Cyber Crime Task Force. They are cracking down on cyber fraud and Internet identity theft crimes. Most of these types of crimes originate in India while cybersex sites originate in the Philippines, Greece, Germany and Australia.
Statistics show that many sexual predators who entice children on the Internet are 30+ white males with an average income of over $70,000 per year. A defendant in an Internet crime must prove that he would never have committed this crime if the police had not trapped him. All I have to add is that I would suggest anyone involved in this type of crime should definitely consult a Criminal attorney, one that specializes in Internet crimes.
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Are you aware that not having a Will or Trust when you die can cost your loved ones money? If your Will does not waive bond, the court will require your personal representative to apply for a probate bond to cover the value of your estate - unless the heirs agree to waive it. Bond premiums can run as high as $2,000 a year after the estate is opened. A probate bond protects the estate against fraudulent activities by the personal representative. In order to qualify for a bond, the personal representative’s net worth and credit are looked into.
California probate bonds are an insurance policy to protect against a personal estate representative that breaches a trust. It is a security required to make sure the representative faithfully carries out his or her fiduciary duties. Probate bonds issues to think about include 1) does the Will waive bond, 2) will the heirs sign a written waiver of bond, 3) when is it required, etc. A California Estate Planning attorney can advise you on all probate bond issues.
Many attorneys obtain bonds through Bond Services of California at www.bondservices.com. If you need help or advice on estate planning, contact an Estate Planning attorney who can prepare all estate planning documents.
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When someone you love dies from an illness, it is hard to cope; but, when someone dies because of wrongful death, it is devastating! California has laws to protect the surviving members of a victim of wrongful death. These same laws protect same sex partners rights in cases of negligence that results in death. A gay partner can be recognized as a surviving spouse in a wrongful death suit.
Eight years ago in San Francisco, Sharon Smith became the first same-sex partner to be recognized as the surviving spouse when her life partner died after two dogs attacked her. At the time, California’s wrongful death law limited recognition to legal spouses or blood relatives only. The judge at the trial, Judge Robertson, said, “Reading the wrongful death statute to exclude the plaintiff would unduly punish her for her sexual orientation. Such a reading has no place in our system of government, which has as one of its basic tenets equal protection for all.”
Today, California, Hawaii and Vermont are the only states that allow same-sex partners to sue for wrongful death. California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60 identifies the decedent’s surviving spouse, domestic partner and children as proper parties to bring a wrongful death. A domestic partner is defined as one who was in a registered domestic partner relationship that was established in accordance with requirements of the California Family Code.
An experienced wrongful death attorney will be able to guide you through the intricacies in bringing a case involving same sex partner rights. There is much misinformation and myth about the rights of same sex couples. Most reputable personal injury attorneys will not charge a fee for an initial consultation. It’s worth it to take the time to get your questions answered.
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