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Statute of Limitations on Lewd Acts With a Minor in California

In California the crime of lewd acts with a minor is covered under the provisions of Section 288 of the Penal Code. The statute of limitations for lewd acts with a minor vary according to whether the...

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Statute of Limitations for Drug Possession in Louisiana

The statute of limitations place a time limit on the state for bringing criminal charges for a violation of the law. The statute of limitations in Louisiana for drug possession depends upon the type...

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Statute of Limitations on a Straw Purchase of Firearms

In the United States, a straw purchase of a firearm is a felony. Because of this, no statute of limitation on the straw purchase of firearms exists.

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Statute of Limitations for Workers' Compensation in California

Workers' compensation is an employee insurance program that covers employees injured on the job. California has such a program. However, an employee must file a workers' compensation claim with a...

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Accountant Malpractice in California: The Statute of Limitations

When individuals hear the word "malpractice," they often think of a physician being sued. Attorneys and accountants might also have civil cases brought against them for failing to uphold the ethics and...

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How to Prevent a Renewal of Judgment

A renewal of judgment occurs when a party that won a judgment through a court that has gone dormant seeks to re-enforce that judgment. As such, that person must fill out necessary paperwork and...

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Lewd Conduct Law in California

Lewd conduct law in California is covered by Sections 647(a) and 288 of the California Penal Code. Depending on a number of factors, lewd conduct may be considered a misdemeanor or a felony.

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The Statute of Limitations on Drug Crimes in Iowa

Iowa drug crime laws determine the statute of limitations on drug crimes. The length of time the state has to bring a case against a defendant varies dependent upon the type of charges levied against...

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California Agency Notice of Violation Issuance Statute of Limitations

In every state laws, called statutes of limitations, put a limit on how long after an event has occurred that a person can sue a person or company that he believes has caused him harm. California Labor...

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Six Year Statute of Limitations in California

The statute of limitations is a law that places a maximum time limit on filing a civil lawsuit or initiating a criminal prosecution. The California six-year statute of limitations applies to certain...

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The California Statute of Limitations on Performed Oral Contracts

The California Civil Code is a body of laws governing oral and written contracts. According to state resolutions, expressed and implied contracts are enforceable under the Civil Code.

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Statute of Limitations for Georgia Code Section 51-6-2

Georgia Code Section 51-6-2 describes the required elements of a civil fraud lawsuit. Generally, intentional misrepresentation (i.e., fraud) involves the making of a false statement as to a "material...

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How to Remove Judgment Liens In Court

If you are enduring financial difficulties, you may have ended up having a judgment lien applied to your personal or real property. A judgment lien arises after another party wins a judgment against...

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The California Statute of Limitations for Dependent Adult Neglect Cases

The statute of limitations defines the maximum time limit for filing a lawsuit or other legal action. The statute of limitations in California for dependant adult neglect depends upon whether the...

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Laws on Oral Contracts in California

Oral contracts are verbal agreements made between two or more parties that are not written down, or are only partially written down. These contracts are legally binding under California law, but it is...

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The Statute of Limitations on Cross Claim Tolls

A cross claim is a civil court action that arises out of another claim and is closely related to the original claim as regards the issues to be litigated. In law, "toll" means to suspend, postpone or...

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Child Negligence Laws in California

In California, a parent is not generally liable for the negligent conduct of their children. There are certain cases, however, that may give rise to parental liability in damages caused by their...

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How to Protect Property From a Judgment

When a court levies a financial judgment against you, you face the potential devastation of losing home, car, other valuables and wages. Civil courts issue several types of judgments, ordering...

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How to Respond to a Judgment From Court

Your court case is over and it was not pretty. The opposing party obtained a judgment against you. It may have been a default judgment because you didn't respond to court pleadings, or it may have been...

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The Statute of Limitations on Multiple Defendants in Two Different Jurisdictions

The statute of limitations for filing a suit or prosecuting a crime varies depending on location and case involved. Suits involving multiple defendants generally require that the same requirements be...

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