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Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Jason Ferguson, Attorney  Most people are familiar with the idea of negligence in personal injury lawsuits, but not everyone understands what turns negligence into a criminal charge. This article explores what criminal negligence is, how it differs from other forms of negligence and criminal intent, and what legal consequences it

Author: Shelby Benavidez  When it comes to vehicle safety and legal compliance, mirrors might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but they matter more than you might think. Whether you’ve recently lost a side mirror in a fender bender or you’re customizing your ride, it’s important to know what the law actually

Author: Shelby Benavidez    Understanding the Basics   What is a Rolling Stop?  A rolling stop, commonly referred to as a “California stop,” is when a driver slows down at a stop sign or red light but doesn’t actually come to a complete stop. Instead of stopping entirely as required by law, the driver slows down and

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Gabrielle Becker, Attorney   Understanding Sugar Dating   What is Sugar Dating?   Sugar dating is a relationship with an arrangement for one partner, the “sugar baby,” to receive financial or material support from another, typically older and wealthier individual known as the “sugar daddy” or “sugar mommy.” The sugar baby can

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Sean Szlachtowski   Scope and Basics of Drunk Driving    Drunk Driving Statistics in the U.S.    Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car crash fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 11,000 people are killed annually in drunk driving crashes.