Road rage in California is a serious problem. The Best Driving School reported that nationwide, road rage was responsible for 218 murders and 12,610 injuries during seven years. Road rage has been the cause of countless accidents and deaths. Many of the people who were injured and killed during road rage incidents were innocent bystanders. […]
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No one wants to be arrested. For many, resisting arrest is almost a knee-jerk reaction. The problem with the reaction is that it can make any legal issues you’re already dealing with much worse. California’s Penal Code 148 PC deals with the issue of resisting arrest. When you read through the penal code you’ll discover […]
Finally! Halloween is here. Not only does that mean cooler weather, pumpkin spice coffee and an excuse to snuggle up with a good book rather than going out, kids will tell you that it’s time for free candy. While kids love trick-or-treating, parents often have mixed feelings about the popular activity. Yes, it’s great to […]
There are a lot of different types of traffic citations you can be issued in California, but there are some citations that are seldom given and some that happen all the time. When you look at the types of traffic citations California’s police officers issue, you really start to get an accurate picture of the […]
Everyone always talks about how horrible drunk driving is, but far less is mentioned about the dangers and repercussions of distracted driving, which is as dangerous and even more common than drunk driving. Distracted driving in California isn’t a new thing. For as long as people have been getting behind the wheel of automobiles, there […]
Social media has created some questions many people never really thought to ask before. One example of this has to do with pictures of minors. While pictures of minors are posted all the time on various social media channels, some people can’t help wondering about the legality of doing so if they don’t have the […]
According to the Legal Information Institute, embezzlement is the, “fraudulent taking of personal property by someone to whom it was entrusted. Most often associated with the misappropriation of money. Embezzlement can occur regardless of whether the defendant keeps the personal property or transfers it to a third party.” The key point that makes embezzlement different […]
It’s strange how quickly the tables can turn. You go through most of your life with your parents taking care of you and then one day you turn around and discover that they are no longer able to care for themselves and desperately need you to step up. In most cases, Alzheimer’s and other degenerative […]
If you think that burglary and robbery are the same thing, you’re not alone. Most of us have the same assumption, but when it comes to the law, they are two different types of crimes. One of the biggest distinctions between the two is that burglary is treated as a property crime while robbery is […]
It’s strange that more time isn’t dedicated to talking about California’s wrongful termination laws. Considering that the vast majority of California’s adult population is employed by someone other than themselves, there is a chance that a large portion of California’s population could potentially be the victims of wrongful termination. Wrongful termination refers to an employer […]
In California, your driver’s license expires every eight years unless you’re 66 or older. If you’ve passed your 66th birthday, your license will expire every 5 years. The day it is set to expire will always be on your birthday. The California DMV is supposed to send out a reminder, as well as a renewal […]
It’s such an easy thing to do. You hit the little switch on the side of your steering wheel, which activates your blinker light so that all the other drivers on the road understand that you’re about to make a turn. Even though using your blinker is one of the easiest things most of us […]
In some situations, when you’re convicted of a felony, a judge might decide that instead of spending time in prison, you can stay home and be placed on what is referred to as felony probation. While there are always exceptions, felony probation in lieu of prison time is usually only considered for what are regarded […]
When the average person thinks about criminals, they assume that the jails are full of violent people. It’s easy to think that these people should be off the street. The truth is that a vast majority of the people who make their way through California’s legal system and land in jails and prisons are actually […]
California has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. California weather provides you with the perfect excuse to hit those trails and enjoy some high-quality hikes. Before you do, make sure you take a few minutes to consider your safety. Be Realistic About Your Fitness Let’s face it. Most of us aren’t […]
It might surprise you to learn that the bulk of the drug possession charges that make their way through the California legal system are actually misdemeanors. For the most part, the type and amount of drug a person is in possession of when they’re arrested determine whether they’re charged with misdemeanor or felony drug possession […]
If you think an accessory and an accomplice are the same thing, you’re not alone. Lots of people think that way. However, in the eyes of the law, they are actually two very different people. Both accessory and accomplice are terms the legal system uses to refer to people who were involved in a crime. […]
One of the biggest fears most people have is that they will be falsely accused of a crime and the accusation will destroy their life. It’s difficult to get a handle on how big a problem false accusations are for the judicial system, but the one thing everybody agrees on is that false accusations do […]
Off-roading isn’t just a lot of fun, it’s also a great way to see parts of California’s state and national parks you wouldn’t otherwise get to see. Off-roading provides you with the means to visit more remote areas than the traditional roads take you to, while also allowing you to cover more ground than you […]