Blog Posts in 2015

• Posted By Scott Hughes 21-Dec-2015

  Orange County Police Shooting Lawyer

  ORANGE COUNTY POLICE SHOOTING ATTORNEY Deadly force may be used only to stop a subject who poses an imminent threat of injury or death to an officer or others and is attempting to evade capture. Cases involving the use of deadly force by police ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 10-Dec-2015

  School District's can be Sued for Child Sexual Abuse by Teachers

  In California, If a child is sexually abused by a teacher at a public school, the school district can be financially liable to pay the damages to the child for the sexual abuse of the teacher. Typical Causes of Action against the Teacher and School ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 8-Dec-2015

  Orange County Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

  What Happens to Your Body During a Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a leading cause of permanent disability and even death following tragic car accidents in Orange County. When you're cruising on the 405 or driving over ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 30-Nov-2015

  Recent Breakthroughs in Orange County Spinal Cord Accident Injury Research

  Recent Breakthroughs in Orange County Spinal Cord Accident Injury Research Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating, painful, and common injuries that occur during an accident. Minor spine injuries cause discomfort and pain when sitting ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 27-Nov-2015

  Orange County Insurance Fraud Investigations

  Orange County Insurance Fraud Investigations Sunny and beautiful Orange County, California is home to a large senior citizen population. A vast majority of these senior citizens utilize federal health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid. ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 23-Nov-2015

  Criminal Arraignment in California

  What is an Arraignment in California? An arraignment is a court appearance at which the defendant is informed of the charges against him, given a copy of the accusatory pleading and given an opportunity to enter a plea of either guilty or not guilty. ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 23-Nov-2015

  Orange County Auto Accident Case Overview

  Orange County Auto Accident Case Overview You're not a lawyer and you've likely never been a plaintiff in a serious civil lawsuit, so you shouldn't be embarrassed that you don't know exactly what will happen during your Orange County ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 20-Nov-2015

  Local Orange County Federal Wire Fraud Prosecution

  Local Orange County Federal Wire Fraud Prosecution As an overview, wire fraud is a scheme designed to deprive an individual of their property, usually money, by using lies or false pretenses. According to 18 U.S.C. 1343, wire fraud encompasses ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 17-Nov-2015

  U.S. Supreme Court Tightens Restrictions on Suing Los Angeles Police Department Officers for Excessive Force

  U.S. Supreme Court Tightens Restrictions on Suing Los Angeles Police Department Officers for Excessive Force In order to sue a Los Angeles Police Department officer for using deadly force against a loved one, you must now show that the force was ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 17-Nov-2015

  Defending Against Federal Wire Fraud Charges in Orange County and Los Angeles When You Lack the Intent to Defraud

  Defending Against Federal Wire Fraud Charges in Orange County and Los Angeles When You Lack the Intent to Defraud Fraud in general is a very intent-focused crime. Investors lose billions each year when they choose the wrong companies to invest in. ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 22-Oct-2015

  New California Law Penal Code Section 1016.3

  The new California law Penal Code Section 1016.3 was signed by Gov. Brown imposing additional duties on California Criminal Defense Lawyers. In Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010), the United States Supreme Court held that the Sixth Amendment ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 8-Sep-2015

  Scott D. Hughes Listed on Honorary Board of L.A. Trial Lawyers' Charities

  Attorney Scott Hughes of the Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes has been included among the Honorary Board of Governors for his annual contributions to the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities. The organization strives to make a positive impact in ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 20-Jan-2015

  California Mirena Injury Lawyer

  Mirena is an IUD that was approved in January 2000 for contraception and later in 2009 was approved for control of menstruation. Mirena is regulated as a device by the FDA because of the medications it releases and is approved under the food drug and ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 18-Jan-2015

  Orange County Sexual Abuse Victim Lawyer

  Sexual molestation and assault of students by caretakes such as teachers, priests, and ministers are the most eggregious violations of trust a person can violate. Lately, victims of these types of offenses have been coming forward and complaining and ...

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