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...
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...
'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Traditionally, whenever a law/Proposition is proposed that involves crime, it's a move to actually create stricter laws/penalties. This is especially true when it comes to violent crimes and repeat offenders. In many cases, when you research the reasoning behind the proposal, you'll discover that crime...
One of the consequences of a California DUI conviction is that you'll lose your driving privileges. The county courthouse where you were convicted usually doesn't waste any time when it comes to contacting the DMV and letting them know that your license has been suspended.For...
No one likes DUI checkpoints. Not only do they make many of us nervous, even when we haven't been drinking. There's just something about getting caught in a checkpoint and seeing a police officer walking towards us that tends to activate a guilt complex,...
California’s lawmakers don’t have any patience for parents (or others) who neglect children. The topic of child neglect in California is addressed in Penal Code 270 PC. The defines child neglect as a parent’s (or guardian’s) failure to provide the child with the basic necessities...
Eavesdropping is something we’ve all done at some point in our lives. Normally, it involves staying quiet and remaining shrouded in mystery while we listen to someone discuss either ourselves or someone we know. In most cases, eavesdropping is fairly harmless, however, there are some...
When it comes to gambling, California lawmakers want to make sure that they’re involved in it. It’s okay to play state lotteries and to enjoy a night out at the casino. That’s all fine and dandy.What makes California lawmakers grumpy and could result in...
No one wants to spend the Christmas season sitting in a jail cell with a DUI charge hanging over their head, yet that’s exactly what will happen to several people this holiday season. Drunk driving is one of the most common reasons people are arrested...
People talk about breaking and entering charges all the time, so you’ll probably be surprised to learn that California doesn’t actually have any official breaking and entering laws. Just because California doesn’t have a specific breaking and entering law, it doesn’t mean you can walk...