In 2018, the Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed the shocking news that approximately 43% of all businesses fell for some sort of internet crime. The costs associated with these crimes really added up. It's estimated that in California alone, businesses collectively lost more than $214...
Just because a loved one has been sent to prison, it doesn't mean you stop caring for them. When someone has been arrested many people feel that in addition to visits, the best way to let their loved one know that they're still important is...
In 2016, registered California voters decided that they were in favor of legalized marijuana and voted yes to Proposition 64. A little over a year later, on January 1, 2018, it became legal for adults to enjoy marijuana throughout the state. What some people failed...
We pack an enormous amount of life into every single day. While this keeps us busy and happy, it also means that we are constantly in a hurry, which often leads to speeding while we're behind the wheel.No matter how big a hurry you're...
Living in California means you could experience an earthquake. They're far more common than people realize. While most earthquakes are so small they're hardly noticeable, there is always a chance that a large earthquake could occur. The problem with a large earthquake is that...
When you stop and think about it, we spend a lot of time in parking lots. Most of us stroll through the parking lots without giving the practice a second thought. We're simply walking to our car. The problem is that we tend...
Everyone knows that the best parties happen at Halloween. There's something about the combination of extreme sugar, spookiness, and the strange cheerful zaniness of the season that makes the parties even more memorable. It's why so many teens spend days learning about what Halloween parties...
It's Halloween which means Halloween parties. The high volume of parties means that the police will be out and they will be specifically looking for drivers who are under the influence and behind the wheel. If you are caught driving drunk on Halloween, the consequences...
Ever since 1974 when Ronald Clarke O'Brian gave his son Halloween candy that was laced with a fatal dos of poison, everyone has been worried about the possibility of their own child ingesting fatal candy.It's easy to understand why parents are fearful. Kids are...
It doesn't matter if you've been caught shoplifting, where driving while intoxicated, or have been arrested because evidence suggests that you've committed a crime, the entire arrest process starts with you being booked.The reason for being booked is to create a formal record of your...
Most of us assume that a crime is a crime so hearing that California has a law, Penal Code 664 PC, that deals with the topic of attempted crimes is a bit confusing. Basically, what this law does is make it illegal to attempt a...
Personal protection orders (PPO) are issued when one person approaches the court and shows a judge why they are afraid of someone else. If a PPO is issued against you, you aren't allowed to have any contact with the person who arranged for the PPO....
It's expected that if you're going to own and operate a vehicle in California, it's properly insured. The amount of insurance you have that covers your own car is usually left up to you, but the state requires that you at least carry limited liability...
Most people worry about the possibility of their child being kidnapped from the park or shopping mall. While these things do happen, most kidnapping cases don't involve strangers but are actually parental kidnappings. According to Safe, at Last, more than 90% of all reported kidnappings...
You aren't allowed to have any drugs that are prohibited in the State of California with you. If you're caught with illegal drugs, you'll be charged with drug possession.You can be charged with drug possession if:✨ You have drugs on your person ✨ If there...
Haven't heard of gross vehicular manslaughter before? You're not alone. Many people don't know that this particular California crime exists until they've been charged with it.Everyone knows that driving is dangerous. All it takes is one moment of inattention for a potentially fatal accident to...
Everyone who lived in California recently experienced an incredible heat wave. Some areas hit record-breaking temperatures. The extremely hot temperatures and the fact that it looks like those highs are going to become more commonplace have prompted discussion into the extreme heat law that was...
There are some crimes that the California court system deals with more than others.DUIsIt doesn't seem to matter how often drivers are warned about the dangers of drinking and driving, people are still doing just that. Every single day, someone in California gets caught...
One of the best things about finally going to college and moving into a dorm is that not only are you free of your parent's strict rules but you're also in the perfect place to meet people who will become lifelong friends.While there are...
In this day and age, you can't afford to not be aware of your surroundings. It doesn't matter if you're strolling around the block near your home or walking across a busy parking lot after getting groceries, you must be aware of your surroundings.The world...
Shortly after the internet was created, the internet scam was born. It's amazing the number of different ways the internet has been used to scam different people. It seems like every single year, a new scam hits the virtual world and people start falling for...
Every parent who has an infant knows that they're supposed to have a car seat installed in their vehicle. They even know that it's state law. What some parents don't know is how important the car seat is and the consequences of having a car...
Drunk driving is always bad, but getting caught driving while under the influence of alcohol while using a friend's car, things become even more complicated.If you were simply pulled over, the issues associated with the fact you were in a friend's car may be minimal....
Everyone knows that you're not supposed to take something that isn't yours. This includes cars. However, that doesn't stop some people from stealing another person's car. Stealing and being convicted of auto theft in California one time is bad. Getting caught multiple times is worse....