Almost all DUI investigations include having a DUI suspect perform various balance and coordination tests. These tests are referred to as field sobriety tests or FST’s. The theory behind these tests is that they test a person’s ability to divide attention. Driving is portrayed as a divided attention task. One has [...]
Archive | September, 2007
The Refusal Case
When a DUI suspect refuses to take a chemical test, both the DUI defendant and the prosecution are presented with challenges and opportunities.
California has a law called the informed consent law of chemical testing. What this means is that when you got your drivers license, you agreed (although you probably did not realize it [...]
Why Husbands And Wives Should Have Prenuptial Agreements
By James D. Scott, CFLS
Commonly Heard Phrases Indicating Agreement and Compromise Between Spouses:
Prenuptial Agreement
Antenuptial Agreement
Marital Agreement
Post-Marital Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement
Stipulation to Judgment
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Why Would You Not Mediate Your Divorce With All These Protections?
By James D. Scott, CFLS, Copyright 2007
California Evidence Code Sections Related to a Mediation Privilege that Keeps Divorce Talks Silent
§ 703.5
“No mediator is competent to testify.”
§1115[a]
Definition of Mediation: A neutral person facilitates communication.
§1115[b]
A Mediator is a neutral who conducts mediation.
§1115[c]
Mediation consultation is a broad [...]
Legal Strategies for Preparing and Presenting Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Brain Damage, Erbs Palsy and Brachial Plexus Injury Cases
California Obstetrical Malpractice Lawyers and Birth Injury Attorneys Explain the Legal Strategies for Preparing and Presenting Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Brain Damage, Erbs Palsy and Brachial Plexus Injury Cases
Whenever a baby is born or is discovered subsequent to birth to suffer delayed development or evidence of cerebral palsy, brain injury or brain damage, or paralyzing [...]
Applicable State & Federal Law and the Legal Theories Against Trucking Companies and Shippers in Serious Injury Truck Accident Litigation
California Big Rig Truck Accident Lawyers and Large Commercial Truck Accident Attorneys Must Consider Applicable State & Federal Law and the Legal Theories Against Trucking Companies and Shippers in Serious Injury Truck Accident Litigation
Big rig truck accident lawyers and commercial large truck accident attorneys in California and other states must consider the applicable federal and [...]
Food Poisoning Lawyers and Ecoli HUS Attorneys Discuss the Escheerichia coli Poisoning And Ecoli Outbreak Litigation
Food poisoning lawyers serve their clients who have sustained serious illness, complications, and resulting permanent health consequences resulting from exposure to any of the large number of bacteria that may be found in a variety of foods, most commonly pre-cooked or ready-made foods such as luncheon meat or hot dogs, or green produce such as [...]
Auto Accident Lawyers Can Benefit by Evidence Other Driver Was on a Cell Phone
Auto accident lawyers can use the evidence that the other driver was on his cell phone in the moments preceding the accident in at least two ways: (1) to establish that the other auto driver was DUI level driving impaired, to aid in establishing liability, particularly in contested liability cases; and [...]
