Law Office of K.M. Melchor, LC

05/16/2023

3 things that can raise the stakes for drug charges.

Misinterpretations can be dangerous.

02/08/2023

When landlords or business owners have their head in the clouds, they may unknowingly ignore critical safety hazards.

How can I prove negligence?

01/09/2023

I was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars of Southern California for 2023! What a huge honor. This is one award that cannot be bought and I’m humbled to receive it.

01/02/2023

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. You might feel shock, fear, confusion in the initial moments after the accident. If you are ever in this situation, don’t forget to do these 4 things:
Call the police
Take pictures of all vehicles involved
Seek medical help
Call Kim at (909) 732-8569

Las accidentes de auto pueden suceder en un parpadeo. Usted puede sentir miedo, confusion y dolor en los momentos inicia les después del accidente. Si en algún momento se encuentra en está situación, no olvides hacer estas 4 cosas:
Llame a la policía
Tome fotos de todos los carros implicados
Bisque ayuda medics
Llame a Kim (909) 732-8569

11/07/2022

Some expenses may be covered by the dog owner's insurance policy - what if they're not?

How it works in California.

08/05/2022

Learning what steps to take can help people achieve a more favorable outcome.

What are the consequences of confessing?

09/18/2020

As long as you are not in jail or prison due to a felony conviction, YOU CAN VOTE!

If you have old felony or misdemeanor charges, if you are on probation or parole, or if you are in jail awaiting trial or serving a misdemeanor sentence, YOU CAN VOTE!

If you did serve time in prison for a felony, and haven’t re-registered upon your release, make sure to register before October 5 to vote in this year’s presidential election.

08/19/2020

Free legal advice: don't attempt to steal from Walmart. they have the most impressive security cameras and theft prevention. you'll pay more in court costs than whatever the items were worth.

you're welcome.

07/21/2020

What to do if you are witnessing police brutality or abuse:

Stand at a safe distance and, if possible, use your phone to record video of what is happening. As long as you do not interfere with what the officers are doing and do not stand close enough to obstruct their movements, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to observe and record events that are plainly visible in public spaces.

Do not try to hide the fact that you are recording. Police officers DO NOT have a reasonable expectation of privacy when performing their jobs, but the people they are interacting with may have privacy rights that would require you to notify them of the recording.

Police officers MAY NOT confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, and they MAY NOT delete your photographs or video under any circumstances. If an officer orders you to stop recording or orders you to hand over your phone, you should politely but firmly tell the officer that you do not consent to doing so, and remind the officer that taking photographs or video is your right under the First Amendment. Be aware that some officers may arrest you for refusing to comply even though their orders are illegal. The arrest would be unlawful, but you will need to weigh the personal risks of arrest (including the risk that the officer may search you upon arrest) against the value of continuing to record.

Whether or not you are able to record everything, make sure to write down everything you remember, including officers’ badge and patrol car numbers, which agency the officers were from, how many officers were present and what their names were, any use of weapons (including less lethal weapons such as Tasers or batons), and any injuries suffered by the person stopped. If you are able to speak to the person stopped by police after the police leave, they may find your contact information helpful in case they decide to file a complaint or pursue a lawsuit against the officers.

07/15/2020

Can Ohioans with CCW permits carry a concealed weapon while wearing a mask?

Confusion seems to have stemmed from rumors and misinformation on social media, the Ohio Attorney General said.

07/02/2020

Inmigrantes indocumentados pueden demandar por lesiones personales

Es importante que todos sepan que los inmigrantes, legales o no, están protegidos por la ley para demandar por lesiones causadas por la negligencia de otros. Una acción por lesiones personales no es un asunto penal. Un caso de lesiones se lleva a cabo en un tribunal civil y muchos asuntos de lesiones personales se resuelven sin tener que ir a los tribunales. Cualquier evidencia sobre el estado migratorio de la persona lesionada no es admisible en un caso de lesiones personales porque no es pertinente para un reclamo por lesiones personales y perjudicaría injustamente a la víctima lesionada.

Algunos ejemplos de reclamos por lesiones personales incluyen accidentes automovilísticos, resbalones y caídas, mordeduras de perros y lesiones en el lujar de trabajo de construcción.

Si usted o un ser querido o un amigo es un ciudadano indocumentado que sufrió una lesión en un accidente causado por la negligencia de otra persona, debe comunicarse con la abogada Kimberly M. Melchor para una consulta gratuita para que podamos ayudarlo mejor comprender sus derechos. Su estado de inmigración no debe evitar que busque una compensación justa por sus lesiones. Si usted tiene preguntas de sus derechos legales, llame a la abogada Kimberly Melchor, Esq., a (937) 985-0419 o por correo electrónico [email protected].

03/31/2020

If you have questions about the Preparation and Ex*****on of Wills, please reach out. It is still possible to prepare the documents needed with minimal in-person interaction.