Social media is supposed to be a fun way to stay connected to your family and friends, and for the most part, that’s exactly what it is. However, as some people have found out, there are a few different ways that social media can cause...
Most people assume that as long as they don’t drive after they’ve been drinking, they have nothing to worry about. What they don’t realize is that in California, you can be charged with public intoxication.While it’s perfectly okay to drink in California, while you’re in...
With the Powerball jackpot soaring to over a billion dollars, people are stocking up on tickets. Even people who have never played the lotto before are purchasing a ticket and daydreaming about what they will do if they strike it big.Since there is always a...
One of the biggest decisions you have to make after you've been charged with a crime is deciding if you should hire a private criminal defense attorney or if you should take advantage of a public defender.The correct answer is going to vary from one...
It doesn't matter if the prosecution or the defense thinks you're a valuable witness, the process is the same for both sides. The first thing they will do is officially summon you to appear. This is done through a formal process in which a court...
One of the great things about the way our justice system is set up is that everyone is entitled to legal representation. That means that no matter what your financial situation is, you don't have to worry about navigating the criminal charges that have been...
If you're worried that someone is either stalking you or is intent on harming you, it's in your best interest to approach the California courts and secure an emergency personal protection order (PPO).The purpose of a PPO is to have a legal method of providing...
When you walk into a toy store, you will find entire shelves full of imitation guns. Some don't look even close to real, while others are surprisingly authentic looking. Looking at the authentic toys, it's easy to wonder if you could get in trouble for...
It doesn't matter if you've already been convicted of a crime or simply been arrested but not formally charged, you're not allowed to escape police custody. Doing so will only make your situation even worse.Attempting to escape from custody is a direct violation of...
It's so frustrating to drive all around a parking lot and not find any empty places to put your car other than a handful of spaces that are reserved for handicapped parking. All of us are tempted to slide into one of those spaces, especially...
Las órdenes de protección personal (PPO) se emiten cuando una persona se acerca a la corte y le muestra al juez la razón por la cual le tiene miedo a otra persona. Si se emite una PPO en su contra, no se le permite tener...
La mayoría de nosotros pasamos una sorprendente cantidad de tiempo en Facebook. Nos encanta publicar sobre las cosas emocionantes que suceden en nuestras vidas, disfrutamos viendo las fotos que comparten nuestros seres queridos y, a menudo, lo tratamos como una línea interesante que brinda una...
It's no secret that if you're caught driving while under the influence of an illegal amount of drugs or alcohol in California, you'll not only be arrested and fined but you'll also be convicted of a misdemeanor and have your driver's license suspended. In most...
The recent conviction of the man who not only shot Lady Gaga's dog walker but also stole her two precious French Bulldogs has people talking about pet theft in California, the consequences of the crime, and how to prevent it.Most of us love our pets...
Investopedia defines statute of limitation as: "a law that sets the maximum amount of time that parties involved in a dispute have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of an alleged offense, whether civil or criminal. The length of time the statute allows for a...
For the most part, you only hear the word negligence used in civil court cases where the plaintiff is trying to convince a judge that had the defendant not been negligent in some way, and the accident could have been avoided.While most negligence cases go...
Most of us have been there at least once in our lives. Even though we were perfectly sober at the time, the police pulled us over for a seemingly silly reason. The reason the police do this is that they have been trained to recognize...
'Tis the season when many of us are getting together with both our immediate and extended family to celebrate the holidays. While this is supposed to be a fun time that is full of joy and shared memories, all of us are painfully aware that...
Recreational marijuana is legal in California. However, that doesn't mean that teens are allowed to partake in marijuana.At this point, it's legal for anyone who is over the age of 21, to grow, use, and carry marijuana in California. That age limit is important. If...
It seems like this is the time of year when your cell phone never stops ringing. Most of the calls likely come from friends and family members who either want to catch up or who are hoping to finalize holiday plans. Other calls are probably...
Car accidents happen, and even when you do everything in your power to drive defensively and avoid a collision, there could be a time when despite your best efforts you find yourself involved in an accident which is why now is the best time to...
All the signs point to us being poised on the brink of a recession. Between inflation and the outrageously high price of fuel, most of us are looking at the holidays and wondering if there is any way we can save a little money yet...
For many of us, our dogs/cats are an important part of our family. We can't imagine life without them. What you might not know is that if own a dog or cat in California, there are some spay/neuter rules you should be aware of.At some...
When most of us think about credit card scams, we automatically assume they involve numbers being stolen or that someone used our identity to take out a credit card in our name. The truth is that there are many different types of credit card scams...