Matthew J Automobile Accidents Law Blog

Many americans are unsure of their rights when it comes to police searches at airports and other points of entry into the Country.  As a Los Angeles Airport Attorney I am routinely asked about what is the extent of law enforcement powers when it involves searches and other contacts when traveling.  Unfortunately, due to the 9-11 terrorist attack and similar horrific violent incidents, the criminal courts have given ... Read More

California law strictly codifies criminal offenses relating to DUI.  When a DUI is related to a car accident the law treats the offense differently.  As a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer I am quite frequently asked about the disntinctions between DWI cases where a car accident is involved and drunk driving cases where no collision is is involved.  By collision I mean any minor contact between two vehicles where damage occurs, and by DUI I u... Read More

In California, under Civil Code section 1714.1, the parents liability
for their child's intentional delinquent behavior is limited to $25,000.  Some
parents don't object to their childs request to be emancipated because
of concern about their financial liability.  However, it should be
noted, it is not easy to have a court order that a child is emancipated, a hearing is required and good cause must be shown.... Read More