Damaging Communication Devices to Prevent Someone From Seeking Help

Damaging Communication Devices to Prevent Someone From Seeking Help

You hear stories all the time about people who destroyed another person’s cell phone specifically to prevent that other person from calling help when they were worried about their physical safety. Most of these cases involve victims of domestic abuse though it can also happen during the course of other crimes as well. What many […]

Eavesdropping in California

Eavesdropping in California

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 circumstances where your penchant for eavesdropping could result in you […]

Driving Drowsy in California

Driving Drowsy in California

We’ve all done it from time to time. We’ve slipped behind the wheel even though we feel tired. We tell ourselves that it’s okay, that we’re not really all that tired, or that we’re only going a short distance so the fact that we’re practically asleep on our feet doesn’t matter. The truth of the […]

Possessing a Counterfeit ID Card in California

Possessing a Counterfeit ID Card in California

It doesn’t matter why you have a counterfeit ID in California, simply having one on is against the law. When you have a counterfeit ID you are violating Vehicle Code 13004.1 VC. When you read through the law, you’ll see that not only are you not legally able to possess a counterfeit ID card in […]

2 New Tax Laws You Should Know About for 2022

2 New Tax Laws You Should Know About for 2022

Nothing stays the same and taxes are no exception. Every single year, the IRS changes things up. It’s in your best interest to take a few minutes and review the new tax laws for 2022 that will come into play when you work on your 2021 tax return h so you’ll know if they’re going […]

What is an Accessory to Murder?

What is an Accessory to Murder?

Accessory to murder is a term that often comes up in murder cases. It’s also one that many people don’t fully understand. If a person is an accessory to murder it means that there is evidence that while they didn’t actually murder another person, either before or after the incident, they helped the person who […]

Home Burglary in California

Home Burglary in California

California lawmakers created Penal Code 459 to address the issue of home burglary in the state. When you read through the law, you’ll notice an interesting detail. It states that a burglary occurs when a person enters a home with the express purpose of committing a felony or stealing something. That implies that you should […]

Could the Three Strike Law Change?

Could the Three Strike Law Change?

California’s three-strikes law has been around for a long time. Since its inception, the law has been hotly contested.  Fans of the three-strike law point out that it’s an excellent way to keep dangerous criminals off the streets. The same experts are also quick to point out that the individuals who run afoul of the three […]