tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75771634942225867232024-02-18T19:17:02.037-08:00Law Offices of C.W. BlaylockLos Angeles Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-68927820136738759252016-06-26T11:51:00.000-07:002016-06-26T11:51:06.939-07:00California Requires Insurance Carriers to Offer UM / UIM CoverageIn some cases, an attorney may have to go an extra step in securing valid coverage for an accident. Like in life, not every person driving a vehicle is a perfect driver. Some may not have a valid driver's license. Some may not have liability insurance or proof of financial responsibility. Even though California requires liability insurance with limits of a minimum: $15,000, some drivers Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-76312404563091071202016-06-13T11:17:00.002-07:002016-06-13T11:17:45.593-07:00Defending Against a Minor in Possession Criminal ChargeAmerica is different than Europe and the rest of the world in many ways. When it comes to alcohol, one big difference is the legal age an individual can purchase and consume alcohol. In California, a person must be 21 to purchase and consume an alcoholic beverage. Moreover, being a minor and possessing an alcohol beverage in public could lead to a criminal charge.
California Business and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-34499958562081781022016-05-29T09:21:00.000-07:002016-05-29T09:21:42.924-07:00Managing Client Expectations in an Injury CaseA client is similar to a screenwriter. They have fantastical ideas, which turn into grandeur images in their head. Most of those ideas involve unrealistic expectations as to what the true value of their case is. For some reason they believe that an accident claim is a ticket to retirement. Most often, it is not.
Managing client expectations is not only important for the client, it is important Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-58983402643032927242016-05-13T15:32:00.001-07:002016-05-13T15:32:41.617-07:00Lessons from the Popular Podcast "Serial"My wife and I finished the first season of the podcast "Serial." The popularity of the podcast does not surprise me. Not only was the presentation well done, but the integrity of the investigation was sound. For those who may not know what I am referring to, "Serial" is an expose into the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a charming, brilliant high school student.
A jury in Baltimore convicted Adnan Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-60511620176522778782016-04-25T12:36:00.001-07:002016-04-25T12:36:42.273-07:00E-Filing in Los Angeles County for Personal Injury CasesStanley Mosk is the central court in Los Angeles County for civil cases. Thousands of cases are heard each year at the Hill Street courthouse. In addition, due to changes a few years ago, all personal injury cases are initially filed at Stanley Mosk. It is referred to as the personal injury hub.
Prior to February 2016, there were a few ways to file a case. One way -- the old fashion way -- was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-33353156968392682212016-04-11T12:25:00.002-07:002016-04-11T12:25:44.632-07:00Constitutional Right to Effective Representation in TroubleThe Constitution is the bedrock of our Republic. Not only did it formulate a form of government meant to distribute powers among the branches, it also established personal liberties and rights. Among those rights, includes the right to an attorney. The Fifth and Sixth Amendments should be respected.
Unfortunately, throughout our country, lack of public funding has led to a crisis in adequate Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-10253297174903386062016-03-29T16:27:00.001-07:002016-03-29T16:27:46.951-07:00Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolutions in Motor Vehicle AccidentsAfter a motor vehicle accident, or other type of injury claim, there is a process that is routinely followed before there is formal litigation. In other words, a person does not sue the very next day after he or she is injured as the result of a negligent party. Because of liability insurance, there is an opportunity to settle a claim short of a lawsuit.
Settlement negotiations do not need to beAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-21035405430149258522016-03-12T12:00:00.000-08:002016-03-12T19:22:20.617-08:00The Power of Impeachment in TV's People v. O.J. SimpsonTwenty years have passed since the O.J. Simpson trial led to an acquittal. The sensationalism of the trial made the case one of the most watched in the 20th century. A beloved sports hero, actor, and celebrity was the "star" of the court proceedings. Everyone had an opinion as to whether O.J. was guilty or innocent.
Almost the same notoriety went to his team of attorneys, appropriately called Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-4343190284523372052016-02-19T14:08:00.001-08:002016-02-19T14:08:20.956-08:00Knowing the Risks of Litigation Not every case is a winner. The nature of litigation implies that there is a irreconcilable issue of dispute that exists between two rational persons. Only when a neutral, or judicial officer, weighs in does it become clear that the law favors one of the two. That being said, it is important for plaintiffs to know the risks of going forward with a lawsuit.
There are plenty of risks. Before I getAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-18367928706212013592016-02-08T11:12:00.001-08:002016-02-08T11:12:23.316-08:00Preliminary Hearings in Felony CasesA lot of our blog posts touch upon the subject of criminal procedure. The reason: defendants should be aware of what is going on in their case. Too often, defendants are ignorant of what they must accomplish to be cleared of the charges against them. Knowing the different burdens of proof, obstacles, and objectives will only assist the attorney in his or her representation.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-31254428105917848552016-01-24T11:25:00.000-08:002016-01-24T11:25:59.389-08:00Driverless Cars: Litigation of the Future?The other day, a prominent legal show featured a storyline that involved a driverless car lawsuit against a large tech company. Plaintiff's attorney held a deposition and questioned the designer on artificial intelligence ("AI"), potential bugs, and knowledge regarding the risks of a collision. It was exciting, full of conflict, and made for a good episode.
Issues surrounding driverless Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-3986719253080505962016-01-06T10:00:00.000-08:002016-01-06T10:00:40.987-08:00New 2016 Law Will Require a Database for Police StopsIn the wake of tragic police stories around the country, California took a step in transparency and accountability. Governor Brown has mandated that law enforcement agencies develop a program by 2018 that would allow them to collect and report data on the people they stop. Data will include perceived race and ethnicity, and the cause for the stop.
Similar to other actions taken, Governor Brown Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-91964372801075580782015-12-19T15:31:00.001-08:002015-12-19T15:31:48.021-08:00Plaintiff's Motions in Limine Prior to an Injury Accident TrialThe purpose of a lawsuit is to afford parties an opportunity to resolve disputes before a tribunal. Litigation has its benefits. For one, the force of law controls. A party cannot ignore procedural rules without facing sanctions. Two, the result will be binding. A judgement from a court of law will be enforced. Finally, three, parties can have their day in court.
Lawsuits rarely result in a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-79175519989952213472015-12-05T11:17:00.000-08:002015-12-05T12:16:16.156-08:00What is Discovery in a Criminal Case?A defendant in a criminal case will naturally be afraid of what could happen to him or her. Misdemeanor and felony charges carry the potential for jail and prison time. In addition, defendants face the possibility of future scrutiny in their employment prospects and personal reputation.
The first two questions usually asked by a defendant are: "What did I do? What evidence does the prosecution Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-34085083934715838822015-11-20T15:17:00.001-08:002015-11-20T15:17:30.928-08:00What is a Settlement in a Personal Injury Case?Personal injury lawyers like to spit out legal terms. "We sent the defense a 998 offer to compromise." "I warned the Plaintiff's attorneys that I will have to file a MSJ." "Before the CMC, I need to run down to central to file an Oppo." I know. It can get confusing.
Some terms like "settlement" are widely recognized, but the mechanics of a settlement in a personal injury context is not well Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-64347439356078425962015-11-07T08:21:00.000-08:002015-11-07T08:54:06.148-08:00Factual Innocence Motion & Sealing an Arrest RecordLos Angeles County Sheriff Deputies beat and framed Gabriel Carrillo while he was in custody in 2011. During a routine visit with an inmate, an oral argument took place between visitor Carrillo and the sheriff deputies. Things escalated when the deputies took Carrillo into custody and assaulted him. The deputies claimed that Carrillo had tried to fight them. When photographs showed injuries to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-13543940604594022742015-10-24T09:51:00.001-07:002015-10-24T09:53:33.688-07:00Injuries at a Hollywood Nightclub Could Lead to a LawsuitThe Los Angeles Times and other local media have reported a homicide at Cashmere nightclub in Hollywood. The victim was DJ Steeze, who may have been involved in a brawl that occurred in the dance club. Police and city officials are concerned with the 21% increase of violent crimes, which can be attributed to drunk patrons pouring out into the streets.
Violence occurring in drinking Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-81368014540131589832015-10-07T11:59:00.000-07:002015-11-07T09:26:43.069-08:00Recent Data Shows California's Realignment Doesn't Harm Public SafetyA few years ago, California passed a number of bills related to criminal justice reform. Due to prison overcrowding, and constitutional concerns, Governor Brown led the charge to reduce the bloated prison population. Propositions 36 and 47, which dealt with the punitive three-strikes law and over-sentencing of non-violent theft/drug crimes respectively, were passed with overwhelming majorities.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-62428026213843163312015-09-19T11:00:00.001-07:002015-09-19T11:00:27.054-07:00Motorcycle Accidents Have Become More Frequent and More DangerousAn article from the Inland Empire pointed out that motorcycle
accidents are occurring more often. It is obviously very dangerous for
those who ride motorcycles, but it is also dangerous for everyone on the
road. Incidents have occurred where drivers of regular cars suddenly
swerve lanes to try to avoid a disabled motorcycle.
Motorcycles
are smaller, lighter in weight, and afford less Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-51421570342581720942015-09-04T14:02:00.000-07:002015-09-04T14:02:52.674-07:00DUI Checkpoints Are Legal The other day an individual challenged his DUI in court without the representation of an attorney. In open court, in front of the other defendants and attorneys, he started to yell at the presiding judge. "They violated my constitutional rights!" The judge was annoyed but let the man finish. "A DUI checkpoint is unconstitutional! There was no probable cause to stop me!" After he was done, the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-74040861604349439562015-08-25T16:10:00.000-07:002015-08-25T16:10:34.307-07:00Subrogation in Third Party Accident Cases"Good news: your case has settled." The client asks in response, "When do you think I will get my portion of the settlement?" There is a pause over the phone. The personal injury attorney -- experienced and familiar with post-settlement -- was expecting the question. "We cannot disburse any funds until the liens are satisfied." "When will that be?" The lawyer's answer did not satisfy the client: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-19940179473275068062015-08-08T10:02:00.000-07:002015-08-08T10:02:48.353-07:00Bench WarrantsA number of times prospective clients have called and asked questions about bench warrants. "Can an attorney go to court for me, without me being there?" "Will or can I be arrested?" "What did I do, which makes a warrant necessary?" These example questions, all legitimate, will be answered in this blog post.
"Warrants" have been around longer than the United States. The general definition of a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-4779944026403722892015-07-24T12:47:00.000-07:002015-07-24T12:47:29.650-07:00Cell Phones May Impact a Personal Injury CaseLast week, our blog discussed unlawful searches of cell phones by law enforcement. This week we will be discussing cell phones but in the context of a personal injury case. How will evidence of cell phone use affect an injury accident matter?
Cell phones are widely used. Nowadays, it is difficult to find someone who does not own a cell phone that can text or search the internet. One report Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-74457440269846042612015-07-11T11:25:00.000-07:002015-07-11T12:52:26.058-07:00Law Enforcement Cannot Search Cell Phones Without WarrantsIt is common knowledge that the law moves slow, much slower than technology. When it comes to technological advances, the law can barely keep up. One should be able to see why. Drafters of legislation, usually not keen on computer science and engineering, have a difficult time anticipating how new devices could impact the law.
For example, cell phones in the 1980's were bricks. Users could Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577163494222586723.post-17339352744184473502015-06-19T13:03:00.000-07:002015-06-19T13:03:40.772-07:00Uber Accidents After the Recent California Labor Commission RulingMy wife and I use Uber all of the time. It's great. One does not have to worry about parking or drinking and driving. The service is convenient and easy to use. Ride-sharing technology has been great for consumers.
However, what happens when passengers are injured while riding in an Uber car? With a recent ruling from the California Labor Commission, plaintiffs may benefit. The California Labor Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498735712409969766noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001