Legal Glossary
Understanding legal terms simplified
Parole
Parole is a conditional early release from prison, allowing a person to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community under supervision. In California, specific rules are set, and violating them can lead to being sent back to prison.
Permanent Resident
A Permanent Resident is someone who has been granted the legal right by the U.S. government to live and work permanently anywhere in the United States. They are often referred to as a Green Card holder.
Personal Injury Protection
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is an auto insurance coverage that helps pay for medical costs and lost wages after an accident, regardless of who was at fault. However, this coverage is generally not available or required for auto insurance in California, which uses a different system.
Plaintiff
A plaintiff is the person or group who formally starts a lawsuit against another party in court.
Policy Limit
In California auto insurance, your policy limit is the maximum amount your insurance company will pay for a covered claim or loss.
Premium
Ваше определение: Your premium is the amount of money you regularly pay to your auto insurance company to keep your coverage active.
Priority Date
The Priority Date is the day U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services receives your immigration petition, and it determines your place in line for a limited number of visas.
Probation
Probation is a court-ordered period of supervision in the community instead of jail or prison. During this time, the person must follow specific rules, or they risk being sent to jail or prison.
Property Management
Property Management in California involves a professional overseeing real estate on behalf of an owner, handling tasks such as tenant relations, rent collection, and maintenance in compliance with California's landlord-tenant laws.
Property Tax
Property Tax is an annual tax paid to your local county government based on the assessed value of your real estate, which helps fund public services like schools and roads.