If you think that assault and battery are the same thing, you're mistaken. In California, assault and battery are two different crimes. The reason so many think they are the same charge is that it's not uncommon for a person to be simultaneously charged with...
You've been pulled over, and the police officer says that they suspect you've been drinking. They would like you to perform an immediate sobriety test so that they can determine if you're officially driving while under the influence. At this point, some people meekly comply....
Finding out that there is a warrant out for your arrest is an earth-shattering revelation. Most of us don't have the first idea about what we should do in this particular situation.What You Shouldn't DoThe mistake that many people make is ignoring the situation and...
Personal protection is something everyone needs to worry about. In addition to taking self-defense classes, many people have started to explore different things that they can carry that will help them protect themselves if they're attacked.Traditionally, pepper spray has been the first choice for...
Most people would like to pretend that they were never arrested and never accused of criminal activity. They hope that if they pretend it never happened, that no one will ever learn about the incident. The understandable desire to put an arrest behind them is...
Knowing you should have both your criminal and arrest records is one thing. Knowing how to acquire these reports is a whole different matter.Since California’s arrest records are a matter of public record, you’re legally allowed access to the information, but to obtain it, you...
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...