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...
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...
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...
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...
Most of us spend a surprising amount of time on Facebook. We love posting about the exciting things taking place in our lives, we enjoy looking at the photos loved ones share, and we often treat it like an interesting party line that provides a...
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...
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....
Some California charges seem strange. Assault with the intent to commit a felony is one of those charges. The name suggests that a person deliberately wanted to seriously hurt another. The confusion is that it sounds premeditated, even though many people associate the word assault...
Credit card fraud is a serious problem in the United States. As recently as 15.4 million Americans were credit card fraud victims in 2016. And despite the best efforts of financial institutions, lawmakers, and law enforcement, it doesn't look like the situation will get better....
Identity theft is a serious problem that shows no signs of going away.The FTC reported that identity theft increased by a staggering 45% in 2020. Javelin Strategy announced that in 2021, identity theft was responsible for the loss of approximately 56 billion dollars in...
Insider trading is a strange thing that many people who aren't actively involved in stock trading and investing fail to fully understand. The average person doesn't usually have to worry about insider trading simply because they lack the knowledge needed to benefit from it. The...