It might surprise you to learn that the bulk of the drug possession charges that make their way through the California legal system are actually misdemeanors. For the most part, the type and amount of drug a person is in possession of when they’re arrested determine whether they’re charged with misdemeanor or felony drug possession […]
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Getting Pulled Over in California
Before you leave your home, you should make a quick check and confirm that your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance are all in the vehicle with you. You want to make sure you have this documentation because as soon as you start your commute, there’s a chance you’ll be pulled over. Not having […]
How to Respond When you’ve Been Charged and Arrested for a Felony
The biggest mistake many people make when they’ve been charged with a felony is that they lose their temper. Getting angry and shouting won’t help anything, in fact, it will likely make your situation worse and might even lead to additional charges. Here are a few things you should do if you’ve been charged and […]
Getting Bailed Out of Jail on This Summer
Summertime is supposed to be about having fun and celebrating life. The problem is that sometimes having fun sometimes crosses a legal line. Unfortunately, that line is sometimes hard to see and we don’t realize that we’ve crossed it until we find ourselves sitting in a jail cell. Don’t assume that just because you’ve been […]
Safe Hiking Tips for California’s Trails
California has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. The summertime provides you with the perfect excuse to hit those trails and enjoy some high-quality hikes. Before you do, make sure you take a few minutes to consider your safety. Be Realistic About Your Fitness Let’s face it. Most of us aren’t […]
Drinking on California’s Beaches
Summer is finally here. For many of us, that means long, lazy weekends and evenings at our favorite beaches. We can’t get enough sun, sand, and surf. The big question is, can you bring a cooler full of beer to your favorite California beach? The answer varies depending on which beach you’re going to. If […]
Can You Get Into Trouble for Using a Computer That Doesn’t Belong to You?
We’ve all done it from time to time. Grabbed a friend or family member’s laptop to check our email or update our social media accounts. Most of us ask for permission first. But what if you don’t ask for permission? What happens if you simply boot up someone else’s computer and start using it. While […]
Is Willful Exposure to an Infectious Disease a Crime?
Infectious diseases and the laws surrounding them have been on all of our minds this past year. Many of us have found ourselves asking questions we never would have dreamt of before 2020. An example of such a question is whether willful exposure to an infectious disease is a crime? The answer is yes. The […]
Failing to Properly Register Your Vehicle
To legally operate a car in the State of California, you need a few things. You need a valid driver’s license, you need to have the car properly insured, and the vehicle’s state registration needs to be complete. Both the insurance and registration can be expensive, especially when money is already tight. While most motorists […]
What Happens if You’re Caught Illegally Dumping Waste in California
It is becoming increasingly uncommon to find piles of waste on both private and public land. One of the main reasons for the trend of simply dumping unwanted waste on abandoned lots or the far corner of private property is because of illegal waste dumping laws in California. California’s California Penal Code 374.3 PC deals with the […]