It is one thing for a bystander to record an incident where a police officer is interacting, physically or peacefully, with another civilian, but it is another thing when a bystander records an incident where one or more other civilians are getting physical with another victim, and there are no authority figures in sight. In […]
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If you are like many other Californians, you are probably still trying to train yourself to bring reusable bags to the store when you get groceries. It has been a bit of a struggle, but admittedly a small one to help the environment. The state of California recently banned stores from using single use plastic […]
It is a crime to file a false police report, but it is not a crime to witness one, and not report it happen. It might come as a surprise for some people to know that someone is not obligated to report a crime to the police if they have witnessed one or know about […]
As many people are aware, not every law is a good law. There are some very strange and obscure laws out there. Every single state in the country has some weird law that would make a person wonder why it even exists. Here are a few examples: Whistling while underwater is prohibited in West Virginia. […]
In the age of modern technology, it is important to be wary of scams used to gain private information from one of your accounts or devices. This sensitive information can be used to take money from the victim without him or her even knowing. There are several different ways someone can gain access to a […]
It is a crime to falsely report a crime. That is, you can and will get in trouble with the law if you report a crime but know that it really is not a crime. This is exactly what happened to a Los Angeles woman who, just a few weeks ago, was charged for her […]
Revenge porn is when one person shares sexually explicit images and/or videos of their former intimate partner, typically on the Internet, without their consent. Their motive is to embarrass the former partner, which can lead to further distress. If you keep up with celebrity gossip, this is exactly what Rob Kardashian did recently against his […]
To expunge a criminal record is to essentially erase or remove a prior conviction from your record so that others who conduct a background search on you cannot view it. Expunging a criminal record is not only to ease the individual’s mind and conscience, but it also means that they can worry less when a […]
The right to remain silent and the right to have a lawyer represent you, are two rights every person has when arrested. These are the Miranda Rights, which the police are required to read to every arrestee. The Miranda Rights are named after Ernesto Miranda, who was arrested in the 1960s and accused of kidnapping, […]
When looking into getting a bail bond, a person is bound to run into the term co-signer. Some people may wonder what a co-signer is, and why they are so important to the bail bond process. A co-signer is a person who is willing to sign the paperwork for the bail bond. This person is […]
If you have someone that is in jail, and you want to get him or her out quickly, you need to move fast. This means that you want to find a good bail agents in a hurry. That can prove difficult if you do not know where to look. Luckily, finding a good bail agent […]
Something that many people do not realize is that there is a difference between bail and bail bonds. While the two terms are related, they are two very different things. However, they both help someone reach the same goal, just in different ways. When someone is arrested, they are assigned a bail amount. This is […]
Car enthusiasts view their vehicle like an extension of themselves or like a best friend, pet, or child. They take great care of the vehicle. They give it a name and customize it to their liking, so that it is not like the rest of the same makes and models. Car enthusiasts truly prize their […]
Dogs are our best friends. Their owners are responsible for keeping them safe, which also includes keeping the public safe. This is why there are certain laws dog owners must follow, from needing to keep them on a leash in most places, to getting them vaccinated. Whenever a dog owner takes their dog out, the […]
Instead of treating the gang to a final round of shots at last call, treat them to a pitcher of water and some fast food. This will jumpstart the mind and body to sober up so you can all get home safe and sound. It is the responsible thing to do and although your buds […]
In California, it is legal to break into a stranger’s car in order to save a dog that is trapped and suffering, but it is still illegal to do so to save a child. Last year, California implemented a law that protects the individual from civil damages if they save a dog. However, California has […]
Halloween is a lot of fun for many people, especially for kids. They love dressing up in their costumes and going trick or treating to get as much candy as possible. While trick or treating can be very fun, it is important to remember to stay safe. Here are a few tips on how you […]
It is finally October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. It is the time of the year when the weather gets colder and scary stories reign supreme. With as large a state as California is, it should come as no surprise that there are a lot of scary myths and legends out there […]
The thought of needing to bail someone out of jail is terrifying to a lot of people, so much so that they never even imagine that they may need to post bail someday. This leads to a problem of people not knowing what to do if someone they care about is arrested. Luckily, there are […]
Everybody has that one person that they would go to great lengths to help. This person is usually a family member or a very close friend. You’re loved one knows that you will always be there to help in times of need, and you know it would be the same if things were reversed. That […]