by ccarnes | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Resources
As the seat of Kern County, the City of Bakersfield, California owes its lineage to the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800’s. Even today, Bakersfield is known for its rich oil deposits and top of the line petroleum refineries. Bakersfield also boasts a lush farming...
by ccarnes | Aug 30, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Legal News
In a controversial move, the California Supreme Court decided on Monday to pass a law that lowers the threshold of voter-approved tax initiatives from two-thirds to a majority approval. That means tax increases could become a lot easier to pass if they’re proposed by...
by ccarnes | Jul 31, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Kern County Legal News, Legal News
California in the 80’s saw a sharp upswing in gang-related violence and death. In an attempt to crack down on this, the California State Legislature passed the Street Terrorism Enforcement and Protection Act (STEP Act), Statute 186.22, which legally defines...
by ccarnes | Apr 24, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Legal News
Kern County Sheriff, Donny Youngblood, has stated that he plans to continue working with the federal government’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in their deportation efforts as long as he is able. This announcement came after Senate Bill 54 was...
by ccarnes | Apr 3, 2017 | Blog, Fresno Legal News
Should your case bring you to the best little city in the USA, our litigation support team is here to assist! With our list of links to the local courthouses and legal centers, Keleher’s hopes to start by providing your legal team with the resources you need...
