There are multiple perks to traveling with a motorcycle group as opposed to riding on your own. The top two are that having people along who are as passionate about motorcycles as you makes the entire trip more enjoyable, and that traveling with a group...
Traveling is something most of us enjoy and look forward too. We spend months planning where we're going to go, deciding what we're going to do, and trying to put together a travel budget. The one thing we often forget to consider is the possibility...
Airbnb's have changed the way many of us vacation. We're no longer locked into the idea of a hotel. An Airbnb can mean having more privacy, more room, the ability to stay in areas that don't traditionally have hotels, a more economical option, and the...
We know that we're not supposed to provide things like our social security numbers and credit card numbers to anyone who calls us. We know that this helps us avoid becoming the victim of an identity theft scam. What we don't consider is the potential...
The recent winter storms that lashed out across over twenty California counties created the perfect opportunity to address the issue of storm price gouging and the impact it has on the average person.The legal dictionary defines price gouging as:"The practice of raising the price of...
Everyone who lives in California should dedicate some time to familiarizing themselves with the California Family Act. Businesses that are required to grant leave based on this particular Act are all state governmental agencies and any California business that employs at least five people.The Act...
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...
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...
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...
You aren't allowed to own and operate any old junker on California's public roads/em>. The state fully expects you to keep your car in good repair and to make sure it's not releasing any more air pollution than necessary. California can enforce this code by...