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EzriCare and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Drop & Ointment bacterial outbreak – lawsuit information

Shouse Law Group is suing Global Pharma for making contaminated eye drops and ointments that may cause bacterial infections, blindness, and even death. Our attorneys represent victims throughout the United States who were injured by the now-recalled eye products: EzriCare Artificial Tears Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment We are demanding from …

California Knife Laws – What You Can & Cannot Carry Legally

California knife laws are among the strictest in the U.S., and several cities and counties have even stricter local knife laws you are expected to follow. Many knives such as switchblades meet the statutory definition of “dangerous weapons,” which means possession, manufacturing, and sales are tightly regulated. Below our California criminal defense attorneys provide a …

Penal Code § 1181 PC – Motion for a New Trial

California Penal Code § 1181 PC permits courts to overturn a guilty verdict and grant a new trial on such grounds as newly discovered evidence or misconduct by the jury, prosecutors, or judge. The entire text of the statute is: 1181. When a verdict has been rendered or a finding made against the defendant, the …

Penal Code § 1385 PC – Dismissing Charges and Enhancements “In Furtherance of Justice”

California Penal Code § 1385 PC gives California judges wide discretion to dismiss unfair criminal charges and sentencing enhancements “in furtherance of justice.” This judicial power is a safeguard against: frivolous cases and frivolous punishments. Can I file a PC 1385 motion with the court? No. You (and your defense attorneys) are not allowed to …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-6.5-103 CRS – Crimes against at-risk persons

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-6.5-103 CRS imposes enhanced criminal sentences for defendants convicted of committing certain offenses against victims who are at least 70 years old and/or have physical or intellectual disabilities. The full text of the statute reads as follows: CRS 18-6.5-103. (1) Crimes against at-risk persons are as prescribed in this section. (2) Any …

California Penal Code § 245c PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer

California Penal Code § 245c PC makes it a felony offense to commit assault with a deadly weapon (other than a gun) on a police officer or firefighter. This is a felony punishable by three, four, or five years in prison. The statute reads: 245(c). Any person who commits an assault with a deadly weapon or …

Penal Code § 95 PC – Improper Attempt to Influence Juror, Arbitrator or Referee

California Penal Code § 95 PC makes it a felony to attempt to influence a juror or arbitrator to change their verdicts through persuasion, threats, or bribes. Penalties for the unlawful attempt to influence a juror include up to three years behind bars or $10,000 in fines. The language of the statute reads: 95. Every …

California Penal Code § 25800 PC – Armed Criminal Action

California Penal Code § 25800 PC defines the crime of “armed criminal action” as carrying a loaded gun with the intention of committing a felony. Armed criminal action can be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor. The full text of the law is as follows: 25800. (a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm …

PC 851.91 – Petition to Seal Arrest Records w/ No Conviction

Updated June 25, 2023 California Penal Code § 851.91 PC allows you to petition the court to seal your arrest records if you are never charged, your charges get dismissed, or you are acquitted. Once your arrest record gets sealed, the arrest is deemed not to have occurred. However, it is not necessary in California …

California Business and Professions Code § 6125 – Unlawful practice of law

California Business and Professions Code § 6125 BP declares that only lawyers with active licenses from the State Bar of California may practice law in the state. The unauthorized practice of law can be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the case. The full text of the statute reads as follows: Business and Professions …

California Vehicle Code § 2814.2 VC – Sobriety Checkpoint Inspections

Vehicle Code § 2814.2 requires all drivers in California to stop when going through a sobriety checkpoint and submit to a DUI inspection. If your only violation is driving without a license, the police will not impound your vehicle as long as you have the permission of the registered owner to drive it. The full text …

Business & Professions Code § 4060 BP – Possession of Medication Without Prescription

Business & Professions Code § 4060 BP prohibits the possession of a controlled substance without a current and valid prescription from a health care provider. Healthcare providers may possess controlled substances in the lawful course of their work as long as the drugs are in labeled containers. The full text of the statute reads: 4060. A …

Evidence Code § 669 EC – Negligence Per Se

California Evidence Code § 669 EC defines negligence per se as failing to exercise due care by violating a law (such as a traffic ordinance), which results in property damage or physical injury. Plaintiffs who sue on negligence per se grounds do not have to prove that the defendant failed to exercise due care: The …

Penal Code § 832 PC – Training Course for Peace Officers

California Penal Code § 832 PC requires peace officers to complete an introductory training course and pass an exam. If they take a three-year or longer break in employment, they may need to retake the exam to work as a peace officer again. The full text of the statute reads: 832. (a) Every person described …

California Penal Code 830.5 PC – Parole and Probation Officers

California Penal Code 830.5 PC allows parole officers, probation officers, and DOC correctional officers to carry firearms if authorized by their employer. As long as they meet training and qualification requirements, they generally can also carry their firearms off duty as well. The law reads: PC 830.5. The following persons are peace officers whose authority …

Penal Code § 830.3 PC – Investigators and Inspectors as Peace Officers

California Penal Code § 830.3 PC lists which state agencies’ employees are considered peace officers with the authority to arrest suspects who commit dangerous public offenses. That said, only some of these peace officers are authorized to carry firearms. Legal Analysis California Penal Code 830.3 PC specifies which state employees are considered “peace officers” for …

Labor Code § 227.3 – Paid Vacation Time After Termination

California Labor Code § 227.3 requires employers to pay terminated employees for their unused paid vacation time at their final rate of pay. If an employee is fired or laid off, the final paycheck should include payment for this unused vested vacation time. The text of the Labor Code section is as follows: 227.3. Unless …

Health and Safety Code 11362.3 HS – Marijuana Offenses

California Health and Safety Code 11362.3 HS specifies that it is illegal to use marijuana in public or to have an open container in a vehicle. Although recreational cannabis is now legal for adults, there are limitations such as the ones in this statute. The entirety of the statute text reads as follows: HS 11362.3. …

Labor Code § 218.5 – Attorney Fees for Labor Violations

California Labor Code 218.5 LC allows employees to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs if they win a legal action against their employer for nonpayment of wages, fringe benefits, or health/welfare/pension fund contributions. The language of the statute reads as follows: 218.5. (a) In any action brought for the nonpayment of wages, fringe benefits, or …

Labor Code § 2810.5 LC – Required Written Notice to Employees

California Labor Code Section § 2810.5 LC requires employers to provide any new, non-exempt employees a written wage theft notice outlining such essential information as their regular rate of pay, sick leave laws, and workers’ compensation contact information. The text of the statute reads as follows: LC 2810.5. (a)(1) At the time of hiring, an …

Labor Code § 226.7 – Working During Meal & Rest Breaks

California Labor Code § 226.7 requires companies to pay non-exempt workers an extra hour of wages (at their regular rate of pay) for each day they are made to perform work during rest periods, meal breaks, or recovery periods. Legal Analysis California Labor Code 226.7 LC prohibits employers from making non-exempt employees work during meal …

PFL California – How “Paid Family Leave” Works

California Paid Family Leave Act (PFL)Watch this video on YouTube California’s Paid Family Leave insurance program (PFL) provides you 60-70% of your wages while you take off up to eight weeks of work in order to: care for a seriously ill family member; bond with a new child; or participate in a qualifying event due …

Vehicle Code § 16056 VC – Minimum Auto Liability Insurance Coverage

California Vehicle Code § 16056 VC requires motor vehicles registered in the state to carry liability insurance with a minimum coverage of: $15,000 for bodily injury of one person, $30,000 for bodily injury or more than two people, and $5,000 for property damage to others. The full language of the statute reads: 16056. (a) No …

Alameda County Juvenile Hall Info – Location, Visiting, Contact

INFO for "Alameda County Juvenile Hall"Watch this video on YouTube The Alameda County Juvenile Hall is part and parcel of the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center. It functions as a detention facility and provides rehabilitation for minors who have been arrested for criminal activities. The Alameda County Juvenile Hall is mandated by the Alameda Juvenile …

PFAS Lawsuits for Cancer-Causing Drinking Water

A PFAS lawsuit is a legal claim against corporations like DuPont or 3M for contaminating drinking water with potential carcinogens and causing cancer in innocent victims. To be eligible for our PFAS lawsuits, you must meet both of the following conditions: You had at least six months of exposure to PFAS-contaminated water sources in either: …