Unless you've been convicted of certain felonies or fail to meet some other aspect of California's gun ownership laws, you're allowed to own a firearm. What you're not allowed to do is use the firearm in a negligent manner that could ultimately result in the...
Finally, it's summertime! Between the increased daylight hours and warmer weather, you're finally able to do all of your favorite outdoor activities, including having your friends over for a bonfire.Before you strike a match, you need to make sure you've taken the proper steps...
If you're caught wandering around a private property there's a good chance that in addition to trespassing charges, you'll also be charged with prowling.Prowling is dealt with in California's Penal Code 647i PC. It defines a prowler as a person, "who, while loitering, prowling, or...
Road rage is a serious problem and it doesn't show signs of getting better. According to the American Automobile Association, approximately 200 murders and 12,000 deaths over seven years were linked to road rage incidents. The NHTSA reported that 66% of traffic fatalities were the...
If you think that carjacking and auto theft are the same thing, you're not alone. While both crimes do involve taking a car without permission, carjacking is the more serious offense. The key difference between a carjacking and a plain auto theft is that when...
Hit and run accidents are extremely serious. There are several mistakes you should avoid making when it comes to a hit-and-run accident.Fleeing the SceneThe biggest mistake you should avoid making is getting involved in a hit-and-run accident. Accidents happen. And while it's perfectly natural to...
When it comes to the safety of school children, California's lawmakers aren't messing around. They expect every single driver to know when they are in a school zone and to drive with even more care. If you're caught speeding in a school zone, you should...
When you hear that someone is suffering from a health problem, especially pain, it's so easy to reach into your medicine cabinet and pull out whatever prescription you have on hand that you think will help them feel better. The reality is that unless you're...
Yes, the Fast and the Furious movie franchise made street racing look like a great way of generating some excitement on a Friday night, but before you gather a group of your friend together to see who can drive the fastest, you should know that...
No one likes DUI checkpoints. Not only do they make many of us nervous, even when we haven't been drinking. There's just something about getting caught in a checkpoint and seeing a police officer walking towards us that tends to activate a guilt complex,...
Finally! It's graduation season. For many students and parents, this is a day they've been waiting for their entire lives. They're finally putting high school behind themselves once and for all and allowing themselves to focus on the future.If you're a graduating senior or someone...
Like most parts of the world, California has some places that are great areas to raise a family. These areas have good schools, solid sources of income, and a low crime rate. The flip side of the coin is that there are also some extremely...