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Theories of Negligence

18th February 2011
In the modern law of tort, the word ‘negligence’ has two meanings. First, it indicates the state of mind of a party in doing an act and secondly, it means a conduct which the law deems wrongfully. In law of torts, these two meanings are considered as sepa...
Author: Mutex Robb
Personal Injury

Third Party Liability for the Criminal Acts of Others

05th May 2010
As a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, I have had the unfortunate opportunity of representing a party who was injured as a result of a crime.  This article will address when a third party is liable for a criminal act of another.  This generally...
Author: Jason Lundberg
Criminal Law

Steps To Taking On How To Avoid Identity Theft

22nd March 2010
Identity theft is that criminal act that has far reaching implications. The short term affects of identity theft is that individuals can unlawfully obtain merchandise utilizing the individual's credit cards and ATM cards. However, the long term affect has...
Author: lisa lucero
Legal

Crimes Committed while sleepwalking

10th June 2009
If you commit a crime while asleep should you be prosecuted just like anyone else would, or does the fact that you were asleep mean you have no responsibilities for your actions? There are numerous occasions when someone has committed a crime while claimi...
Author: amnorge
Legal

Hit and Run: Property Damage

07th June 2006
Hit and Run: Property Damage Hit and run is generally defined as a criminal act. Where the collision is with property only, such as another vehicle with no occupants, the driver must leave information attached to the damaged property, as well as make...
Author: Darren Kavinoky