I’ve done my sentence, but committed no crime (Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”)

False imprisonment occurs when a person “is restricted in their personal movement within any area without justification or consent.” Thousands of times a day people are victims of false imprisonment – when they enter a drive thru! Have you ...

Where does time go?

I don’t notice I’m aging when I look in the mirror because I see myself every day. What really makes me feel old?  The radio, movies and television.  It seems like yesterday we were rocking the 80s.  Now, the Flock of Seagulls are bald, ...

New Partner Joins The Firm

We are very proud to announce that Dan Raytis has joined Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP as a partner. Dan Raytis has come to the firm after more than fifteen years at a distinguished public agency and water law firm and the Kern County Water Agency where ...

Why did I go to law school?

Everything I needed to know to be a lawyer I actually learned at home and on the playground. I think law schools just changed the names of terms to charge tuition! “Birds of a feather flock together” -- Gang affiliation can be used to ...