California Penal Code section 270.1 (PC 270.1) states, “A parent or guardian of a pupil of six years of age or more who is in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 8, inclusive, and who is subject to compulsory full-time education or compulsory continuation education, whose child is a chronic truant as defined in Section 48263.6 of the Education Code, who has failed to reasonably supervise and encourage the pupil’s school attendance, and who has been offered language accessible support services to address the pupil’s truancy, is guilty of a misdemeanor.”
Under some circumstances, parents can indeed face criminal charges if their child repeatedly does not attend school. For truancies to be a crime, you must meet 4 requirements:
While a violation of California Penal Code 270.1 is considered a misdemeanor, the consequences can be much more serious. First. Having a criminal record, even for a minor offense, can make it difficult to obtain or renew licenses. This is especially true if you work with children or in the medical or educational fields. Second. A conviction can affect family relationships, especially if the couple is in the midst of a divorce or custody dispute. The court may view a lack of school supervision as a sign of inadequate parental responsibility. Third. Custodial authorities may monitor you for repeated violations or refusal to cooperate with educational authorities. This may result in temporary restrictions on your parental rights.
In addition, such cases involve emotional stress and social pressure. Parents may face condemnation from:
1. teachers
2. school administration
3. neighbors
4. friends
However, not every accusation is justified. In such cases, it is important to properly defend your interests. Therefore, you should contact an attorney immediately if you are accused of violating PC 270.1. A professional lawyer can help you prove that you took reasonable steps to monitor your school attendance. And that you should not be held criminally liable. In some cases, it may be possible to have the case dismissed or the charges reduced. If you are facing charges under PC 270.1, call KAASS LAW to help you understand the situation and protect your rights.
PC 270.1 is a misdemeanor crime in California, and can earn you:
Truancies-related crimes have many elements, allowing for multiple possible defenses against a PC 270.1 violation. Some of these include:
It is only a crime for your child to be repeatedly absent from school if you did not reasonably supervise your child’s attendance. If a parent took reasonable steps to ensure their child attended school, they cannot face charges for violating PC 270.1. Example: A mother drives her 8th-grade son to and from school every single day. Her child frequently waits for his mother to drive off, and then skips school, only to return to be picked up. The child also makes sure to pick up any phone call from the school that notifies his mother of his truancies. In this example, the mother would not be in violation of the law because she took reasonable steps to make sure her son attended school (driving him to and from school). She was only unable to monitor his attendance because she was not receiving any notifications about his absences. It may have also been the case that your child was not actually a “chronic truant.” This means that they must miss at least 10% of school days in a year. Beware, this doesn’t mean a full year must pass, since a student can reach 10% of days absent much earlier. However, if someone faces charges for just one or a few absences, they do not violate PC 270.1. Lastly, only children in grades 1-8 who are at least 6 years old can qualify for violating the law. It may be the case that your child was not yet 6 years old when the absences occurred, or that they were absent in high school. Either way, they must fall within the age and grade ranges. If authorities charge you under California Penal Code 270.1 for your child’s truancy, KAASS LAW can offer expert legal defense.
This statute makes it a crime to violate a quarantine order placed due to a communicable disease or infection. This law directly applies to the current COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders passed by many leaders of the states. Any person who, after notice, violates, or who, upon the demand of any health officer refuses or neglects to conform to, any rule, order, or regulation prescribed by the department respecting a quarantine of disinfection of persons, animals, thing, or places, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Violating HS 120275 is a misdemeanor as opposed to an infraction or felony. May result in:
In order to be convicted for violating this health and safety code, a prosecutor must prove that the defendant had notice of an order or rule regarding the quarantine from an infectious disease and that they wilfully disregarded the order. The purpose of quarantine is to achieve a certain level of disinfection. Under 120275, “disinfection” can include people, animals, things, or places.
California Penal Code section 647(e) about "Squatter" laws criminalizes anyone who lodges in any building, structure, vehicle, or place without permission. This applies whether the owner or person entitled to the possession or in control of it.
“Squatting” refers to the act of illegally taking shelter on private or public property without any permission. Also known as "illegal lodging." The crime itself requires satisfying these 2 elements:
The law defines illegal lodging in a few ways, all suggesting an extended stay. They include:
A squatter must also occupy the property without the owner's consent to violate the law. The owner can directly express consent or imply it through their actions and lack of objections. Some examples include:
California Penal Code section 1320 states, “Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his or her own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a misdemeanor...Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a felony who is released from custody on his or her own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required is guilty of a felony”
Failing to appear in court constitutes a crime if you fulfill the following four elements. The elements are:
California Penal Code section 470: (a) states, “Every person who, with the intent to defraud, knowing that he or she has no authority to do so, signs the name of another person or of a fictitious person to any of the items listed in subdivision (d) is guilty of forgery.” (b) states, “Every person who, with the intent to defraud, counterfeits or forges the seal or handwriting of another is guilty of forgery.” (c) states, “Every person who, with the intent to defraud, alters, corrupts, or falsifies any record of any will, codicil, conveyance, or other instruments, the record of which is by law evidence, or any record of any judgment of a court or the return of any officer to any process of any court, is guilty of forgery.”
Forgery is the crime of falsifying a document, parts of a document, or a signature with the intent to defraud another party. PC 470 outlines several ways to commit the crime of forgery. They include:
California Penal Code section 171.5 is a California statute that makes it illegal to possess a firearm or several other kinds of weapons in an airport under certain circumstances. To face charges for violating this law, you must:
The statute lists various different types of weapons and items that resemble weapons that are illegal to bring to the airport. They include:
California Penal Code Section 303 prohibits the following conduct: “It shall be unlawful, in any place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold. No person shall loiter there to beg solicit any patron, customer or visitor to purchase any alcoholic beverage for them.”
A violation of Penal Code section 303 requires 2 parts:
“Loitering” The law defines loitering as staying in a place without a legal reason to be there. This can take place in both public and private property. It’s important to note that the first element requires the defendant to loiter in a place where alcohol can be consumed. This means the premises must allow alcohol consumption on site. Liquor stores are a good example of somewhere that would not qualify. People may loiter on the premises of a liquor store and ask others to buy them alcohol, and this is allowed. Since liquor do not permit drinking on the premises, this would not be sufficient to violate PC 303. The second element requires that the defendant ask others to buy them or give them alcohol. This is fairly straightforward. Important to note that law does not necessarily require the defendant to solicit alcohol from the place that they loiter. It only require that they ask in some form to buy them alcohol.
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Penal Code section 330 outlines the crime of “gaming,” or illegal gambling. It states that, “Every person who deals, plays, or carries on…any banking or percentage game played with cards, dice, or any device, for money, and every person who plays or bets at or against any of those prohibited games, is guilty of a misdemeanor.”
Gaming refers to the act of gambling illegally. It is a crime to participate in a game that involves gambling or to run a gambling operation in the state of California. For gambling to constitute a crime, you must have illegally participated in some way, and the game itself must have violated the law. You do not necessarily have to play in the illegal game in order to be charged with a PC 330 violation. The law specifies that it is illegal to deal, play, run, or oversee a gambling operation. This means that participating in gaming is not only illegal but if you conduct an illegal gambling operation on your property and collect some of the profit, you are guilty of a gaming crime. The other requirement is that the game in question must be a “prohibited game” under California law. This means that the game involves a bank, house, or dealer that collects money from losers and gives it to the winners and/or itself. There are 2 main categories this creates: “banking” and “percentage” games. Banking games involve a 3rd party “bank” that distributes money from the loser to the winners. A percentage game means that the bank collects a percentage of the winnings or the total amount of bets.
California Penal Code Section 191.5 (PC §191.5) classifies gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated as a felony.
To charge a person for this vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated per Penal Code §191.5 PC, the prosecutor must prove the following elements exist:
Under California Penal Code Sections 1377 and 1378 a civil compromise is a method that allows people charged with misdemeanors to have their cases dismissed after compensating the victims for the caused damages. When the case does not involve violence and includes property damage, and the victim is cooperative, the defense can file a motion to dismiss the case after presenting proof of fully paid restitution. Typically, as a result of a civil compromise, only misdemeanor charges can be dismissed. Felony charges are inappropriate for civil compromise since severe crimes harm and endanger and the entire community, not only the victim, and payment the compensation to the victim will not redress the harm done to the society. Generally, civil compromise is only available when the same illegal act results both in criminal and civil liability.
The victim receives compensation for the damages and losses more quickly and effectively, and does not need to appear in court to testify at a trial or hearing.
The defendant can get a full dismissal of his and will not have a conviction on his record. The defendant will also avoid further consequences such as jail time, additional fines and fees, probation, and community service. A full dismissal of the criminal case will help the defendant to avoid issues.
If you have been accused of violating a quarantine order, it is important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Although the law classifies the violation as a misdemeanor, it can lead to serious consequences. For example:
First. A criminal record under this article remains on the database. Even if the punishment is limited to a fine or probation. But it can be expunged later, and the mere presence of the record can affect getting a job or renting an apartment. Second. Although a violation of HS 120275 does not result in deportation, in certain cases it may be grounds for denial of entry into the United States. It may also be grounds for denial of visa renewal. This is especially important for international students, visa workers, and those seeking citizenship. Third. A conviction under this article may affect the right to own firearms. In some cases, especially repeat offenders, additional restrictions may be imposed.
Therefore, even if the charge seems minor, the consequences can be significant. It is important not to ignore the situation and not to try to understand the law on your own. On the contrary, it is necessary to consult with an attorney who will help you determine a defense strategy based on all the circumstances. KAASS LAW is ready to protect your rights and minimize possible consequences.
Anytime an order of quarantine is placed in effect, people’s constitutional rights are always brought into question. Depending on the reason for violating a quarantine, the misdemeanor charge could violate a number of constitutional rights.
Another possible defense would be the “necessity” defense. The defendant violated the quarantine due to a necessity like going to the hospital, going to the grocery store, being an essential worker and overall any necessary reason to break the quarantine will give grounds for defense. These circumstances may cause a judge or prosecutor to dismiss charges. A defense that may work, but is less likely to be successful is the defense of no intent. The defendant had no knowledge of the quarantine order and was not aware they were violating it. The only time a constitutional rights defense would work, is if the quarantine is due to a communicable disease. Only then is it not a violation of constitutional rights because it is an order that seeks to protect citizens.
In California, law enforcement usually doesn’t arrest someone for violating HS 120275 alone; the person typically breaks additional laws as well, such as:
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KAASS Law can help you defend yourself against charges of squatting or trespassing. KAASS Law offers the support you need to protect your rights.
California considers squatting a misdemeanor. The punishments may include the following:]
Often, being charged with squatting will also constitute a violation of PC 602, trespassing. Since squatting is the crime of staying or planning to stay on a property that isn’t your own, usually the people who commit this crime have entered the premises illegally. Trespassing is a misdemeanor offense that carries the same punishments as squatting.
In addition, it is important to understand that each unlawful occupancy case is handled individually. The court will consider not only the factual circumstances, but also the behavior of both parties. That is, both the alleged trespasser and the property owner. For example, if the owner noticed the person on his or her property, but took no action to evict him or her, this may be considered acquiescence.
However, even with these circumstances, you should not ignore the charges. Having legal counsel greatly increases the chances of a favorable outcome. At KAASS LAW, we understand how sensitive cases involving homelessness and unlawful occupancy are. We provide a personalized approach to each client. Our team will help gather evidence, prepare arguments and protect your rights in court.
You can use several legitimate defenses if charged with criminally squatting. Some of these include:
Illegal lodging requires that you do something to indicate that you plan to stay on someone else’s property for an extended period of time. Perhaps this was the case, but you didn’t actually plan on staying long. EX: A man gets off his flight at an airport and waits at a nearby parking lot at night for his taxi to arrive. He carries a large number of belongings in his luggage and appears disheveled from a long flight. A property owner in the parking lot sees the suspicious-looking man with several belongings sitting in his parking lot and calls the police, who arrest him for squatting. While carrying belongings is a sign of a squatter, the man did so for reasons other than trying to lodge in the parking lot, so he would not be in violation of the law. It is also possible that you did not do anything at all to indicate your intention to stay on the property for an extended period. Homeless individuals who are breaking the law may be charged with squatting just due to their appearance, which is not an adequate basis for the crime. If you don’t take specific actions that show intent to illegally lodge, the law does not consider you a squatter. Lastly, the idea of permission to squat can be a grey area because you don’t have to receive direct permission to stay on someone’s property. “Implied permission,” is when the property owner’s actions or inaction constitute a form of permission. A property owner who frequently lets squatters sleep in his parking lot cannot have them arrested out of the blue.
It is important to note that for the second element regarding release from custody, different release methods can lead to different Penal Code violations.
Failing to appear in court is a wobbler offense in California, meaning that it can sometimes be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. In the case of PC 1320, the evading court on a misdemeanor case will result in a misdemeanor, while evading a felony court date will result in a felony offense. As mentioned earlier, factors like bail payment can also impact the severity of the punishments. When you fail to appear for a court date for a misdemeanor offense, the court charges the crime as a misdemeanor. The punishments can include:
When you fail to appear for a court date for a felony offense, the court charges the crime as a felony. The punishments can include:
When you fail to appear for a court date for a felony offense with bail posted, the court charges the crime as a felony. The punishments can include:
You can defend yourself in several ways if authorities wrongfully accuse you of criminally failing to appear in court. Some of these include:
You must fail to appear intentionally to face charges for the crime. There are several reasons why this may not be the case. Simply forgetting about your court date is not a crime, you must have knowledge of the court date and willfully decide not to go. Even if you did purposefully fail to appear, it is only a crime to do so if you were trying to avoid the legal process. There are many legitimate reasons as to why you would have to miss a court date. For example, you may have been sick or injured. Lastly, sometimes our legal system does make mistakes in coordinating dates for court appearances. It is not uncommon for the court to expect you to come on an incorrect date, or one that is different from what they told you. If the court made a mistake causing your failure to appear, you can use it as a defense. KAASS LAW provides expert legal defense for individuals charged with failing to appear in court under California Penal Code 1320.
Not only is it required that document falsification takes place, but for the forgery to be a crime, it is also required that the person who did it, has done so with “Intent to Defraud.” Someone has this intent if it can be proven that they tried to deceive another person in order to benefit financially and/or legally.
Forgery is a “wobbler” offense in California, meaning that it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony crime depending on the severity of it. It is mainly up to the judge’s discretion on how they would like to charge the crime, but it is worth noting that forged documents that defraud people out of $950 or less are charged as misdemeanors. Misdemeanor forgery charges can result in:
Felony forgery charges can result in:
A forgery conviction can have serious long-term consequences. For example, a conviction for forgery can appear on your background check and affect:
In addition, some employers, especially in finance and law, do not hire people with such past offenses. In addition, if the accused is employed by a government organization, the conviction may result in termination of employment. Even if the person is not convicted, the mere fact of criminal proceedings can damage reputation and professional activities. It is also worth noting that a forgery charge can be used against you in civil lawsuits. For example, if someone lost money because of an alleged forged document, they can file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation. This means that you will face financial consequences in addition to criminal liability.
Several common defenses exist if you face forgery charges in California. Some of these include:
People make innocent mistakes in creating complex documents all of the time. Under no circumstance can making a mistake on a document qualify as forgery, even if the document caused someone to lose money or successfully deceived someone. You can sign for others if they give you permission to use their signature. Many workplaces have e-signature systems where workers can legally provide the signature of one of their coworkers (with their permission). This is not a crime. Lastly, there may have been another reason for you falsifying a document that does not involve deceiving another. Maybe, for example, you were trying to prank your friend by showing them a large (falsified) paycheck that you received from your employer. Unless you try to deceive someone with the check, it is not a crime to falsify the document for another purpose, such as making a joke.
If you are facing a forgery charge, it is important to consult with a lawyer right away. KAASS LAW can help defend you against forgery charges by thoroughly reviewing the evidence and building a strong case. If you are facing a forgery charge, it is important to consult with a lawyer right away. Our lawyers will be able to:
1. analyze the details of the charge 2. identify the errors of the investigation 3. build a competent defense strategy. Timely legal assistance significantly increases the chances of a favorable outcome of the case.
It also specifies that it is not necessarily illegal to have these items anywhere in an airport, but only in “sterile” areas, which refers to anywhere past the TSA screening.
California law treats possession of a weapon in an airport as a misdemeanor offense. The punishments could consist of:
Legal Grounds for Bringing Prohibited Items into the Airport Legislation provides a number of exemptions for persons authorized to bring weapons and prohibited items into the airport. Under California Penal Code Section 171.5, certain citizens are exempt from liability for possessing and carrying a weapon into an airport. These are such people as:
To obtain an exemption, you must document your status. For example, an active police officer must have his or her official identification card and orders to perform specific duties related to being at the airport.
Yes, there is a possible defense in such situations. If a person did not realize they were carrying a prohibited item and had no intent to violate the law, this can be considered a lack of intent.
For example, a passenger may have accidentally left a pocket knife less than 4 inches long in the side pocket of their bag after a previous trip. If the item does not exceed the allowable length or fall under the list in 171.5(c), criminal charges may not be filed.
First and foremost, call an attorney right away. Do not attempt to explain the situation to airport officials on your own without an attorney present. Even if the charge seems false, the police or prosecutors may use anything you say against you. A qualified, specialized California criminal law attorney should be contacted immediately.
The KAASS LAW has extensive experience in protecting the rights of clients falsely accused of violating Section 171.5. Having professional legal help early on can make a big difference in the outcome of a case. It can keep the offense off your record. Contact us for a consultation and to begin protecting your rights.
There are several possible ways to defend yourself if you are wrongfully charged with violating PC 171.5. Some of them include:
Many individuals, mainly members of law enforcement, are exempt from airport gun laws. Included in this are peace officers, retired peace officers, certain military and ex-military personnel, and airport security. It is common for people to accidentally bring items in their luggage that they did not mean to bring. For example, if you accidentally left a box cutter in a small pocket, you can't face charges for violating PC 171.5. You can also defend yourself by showing that you didn’t bring the weapon into a sterile area. For example, if you were picking up a friend from the airport, and a security guard saw your weapon, you wouldn’t be guilty of violating PC 171.5 if you didn’t bring the weapon past TSA. Lastly, it is possible for the prosecution to make a mistake when classifying your items as a “weapon.” The most common example of this is for knives, which you may be bringing with you for a purpose other than use as a weapon. As long as the knife is under 4 inches, it cannot be classified as a weapon under this law section. If you face charges under California Penal Code 171.5, KAASS LAW can help protect your rights.
As mentioned before, the defendant must loiter in a place where people consume alcohol on the premises. One may think that the main example of a PC 303 violation is an individual under the age of 21 asking people outside of a liquor store/grocery store to buy them alcohol, however, this is not the case, given that these stores almost always do not permit drinking on the premises. Here are some examples that would constitute a crime under PC 303:
In some cases, the court may take into account mitigating circumstances. Such as:
Also important is exactly how the request to purchase alcohol was made. If someone did it in a non-intrusive manner or in a different context, it might affect the decision. In addition, the defense may cite the lack of alcohol consumption at the scene. Also the fact that the defendant did not show any intention to break the law.
Many defenses exist against allegations of violating PC 303 because people often misunderstand the crime to include more offenses than it does. Here are common defenses against loitering to solicit the purchase of alcohol:
To violate PC 303, you must loiter with the intent to engage in lewd conduct. This means that even if you blatantly solicited alcohol in a place that sells it and allows drinking on the premises, if you had a legal reason to be on the premises (meaning you weren’t loitering), you would not be violating the statute in question. Here is an example:
Other defenses include that you did not solicit the purchase of alcohol or you did so in an area that does not permit alcohol consumption on its premises. Say someone bought you a drink without you asking, and you accepted it. Even if you were loitering, you did not actually solicit the purchase of alcohol, you merely accepted the offer from someone else. Also, as previously stated, soliciting alcohol on the premises of a liquor store or supermarket would not qualify as a violation of PC 303, because these locations do not permit the consumption of alcohol on their premises. If someone accuses you of soliciting alcohol, but you did not ask for it, KAASS LAW will investigate all the circumstances. Call (844)-522-7752
Gaming is considered a misdemeanor crime in the state of California. The punishments for gaming may include up to 6 months in a county jail or a fine ranging from $100 to $1,000. Given that it is only a misdemeanor offense, a judge may choose to waive jail time and opt for probation instead.
There are quite a few legitimate defenses if you are accused of violating PC 330. Some of these are:
If you can prove that you did not participate in the game in question in a way that constitutes illegal activity, then you will successfully defend yourself against this charge. For example, say you own a club and some patrons start independently playing a game of poker. Even though it happened in your establishment, you did not collect any winnings from anyone nor permit the game to be played. This would be a legitimate defense against a gaming violation. You can also prove that the game was not prohibited, meaning that it was not a banking or percentage game. You could show that the game didn’t involve money at all, or if it did, there was no house that collected a part of the earnings. Lastly, there are a couple of exceptions to California gaming laws, most notably charitable games. Penal code section 326.5 specifies that bingo games held by certain charitable organizations are legal.
In other words, we may speak of gross vehicular homicide when the driver being under the influence of alcohol or drugs has killed another person without an intent to kill, but the driver has manifested gross recklessness in that situation.
Suppose driver X drives under the influence of alcohol. He tries to make a drift in the motorway. Suddenly the vehicle goes out of his control and flips over. As a result of the accident a passenger dies.
The penalty for gross vehicular manslaughter leads to both criminal and administrative punishment.
For the conviction of an accused under this crime, the prosecutor has to prove all the circumstances mentioned above. Exhibits and expert conclusions can prove points 1 to 4, but point 5 involves a subjective evaluation. So the tactic of legal defense may be constructed over this factor- whether the accused acted negligently? If yes, whether the negligence was gross or not.
It is important to distinguish between vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular homicide. As a simple example, if a person accidentally hits a pedestrian because he or she didn't see a stop sign, that is classified as vehicular manslaughter. But if a person drives drunk, at a high rate of speed, and breaks the rules for fun - that's PC §191.5. Some cases involving deaths caused by a drunk driver can be classified as Watson murder - that's second-degree murder. The main difference is intent or deliberate disregard of the risk of death. If a driver has already been charged with DUI and has been educated about the risks, a second DUI may result in a Watson murder charge. In such cases, the court finds that the defendant intentionally disregarded the risk of death.
The court looks at many factors:
In addition, if the defendant stayed at the scene of the accident, summoned help and actively assisted the investigation - this may be considered as a mitigating factor.
While the main penalty is imprisonment for 4, 6 or 10 years, there are other consequences:
It's also worth keeping in mind that penalties can be increased for repeat offenses.
Attorneys can use several strategies: - Challenging the presence of gross negligence - Challenging the level of intoxication - Pointing to other causes of the accident - Insufficient evidence of causation A PC §191.5 charge is an extremely serious offense that requires a skilled legal defense. If you or a loved one has been in this situation, it is crucial that you don't waste any time! Contact KAASS LAW.
Black’s Law Dictionary defines the legal concept of ‘gross negligence’ as a “lack of slight diligence or care.” Thus in every concrete case question is whether the slight amount of diligence or care was sufficient in the given situation to prevent the accident. If the required diligence or care was beyond slight, then it amounts to another felony (vehicular manslaughter) leading to a relatively lenient penalty. Facing charges for intoxication manslaughter? KAASS LAW will analyze your case thoroughly and offer the necessary expertise. Call (844)-522-7752 to speak with our experienced attorney.
When considering a civil settlement in California, it is important that both the defense and the alleged victim understand the legal and strategic implications. While the benefits are clear - dismissal of the case for the defendant and restitution for the victim - courts are still reluctant to do so. Defense attorneys often facilitate this process by negotiating directly with the victim or their attorney and preparing all necessary documentation to present to the court. Judges may also take into consideration the defendant's criminal history, the nature and extent of the harm caused, and whether the defendant has shown genuine remorse and responsibility. It is worth noting that not all jurisdictions in California treat civil compromise motions the same way. Some counties and judges are more open to such motions, especially in cases involving first-time offenders and minimal damages, while others may be more skeptical. Such differences mean that an experienced attorney can play an important role in successfully navigating the civil compromise process. Ultimately, civil compromise is a unique and potentially powerful legal tool, but it is not a guarantee. It is important to thoroughly understand its capabilities and limitations before proceeding. Contact KAASS LAW if you or your loved one faced with this problem.