California Bail Bonds Improves Your Defense

California Bail Bonds Improves Your Defense

Most people don’t think about how difficult it is to prepare a solid defense while you’re sitting in a jail cell. There’s very little privacy. You have to hope that your lawyer is willing and able to arrange their schedule so that they can routinely meet with you. Most importantly, you can’t gain access to […]

Creating a Public Nuisance in California

Creating a Public Nuisance in California

California residents are expected to behave a certain way. One of the big expectations is that they will be respectful of the general public. Individuals who behave in a way that’s considered blatantly disrespectful can be charged with creating a public nuisance. There are several different things you could do that would cause people to […]

Driving With Young Kids? Does California Require a Car Seat

Driving With Young Kids? Does California Require a Car Seat

It’s common knowledge that anyone who is driving with a baby in the car must have a reliable car seat in their car. Fewer people are confident about the laws when it comes to older, larger children. The issues of car seats in California are discussed in Vehicle Code 27360 VC. The law very clearly […]

Using a Deadly Weapon in California to Assault a School Employee

Using a Deadly Weapon in California to Assault a School Employee

Schools are no longer the safe haven for children that we would like them to be. Not only are they a breeding ground for bullying and drug-related crimes, but there’s also been a steady increase in violent behavior on school grounds. According to the National Center of Education Statistics from July 2017 through June 30, 2018, there […]

Carrying a Firearm in California

Carrying a Firearm in California

Knowing what California law does and doesn’t permit you to do with your firearms is tricky. On one hand, in 2018, the Ninth Circuit handled the case and decided that the Second Amendment does allow open carry. On the other hand, California has created so many restrictions that they’ve virtually made open carry impossible.  There […]

Understanding the Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies

Understanding the Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies

The justice system labels crimes as infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. While these different categories of legal offenses have been around for a long time, very few people who aren’t directly connected to law enforcement or criminal lawfully understand how each type of crime is different.’ Infractions People who are guilty of an infraction have technically […]

Aiding a Suicide in California

Aiding a Suicide in California

Assisted suicide has been a strongly debated topic in California and other parts of the world for several years. California legalized assisted suicide with the End of Life Option Act took effect on June 9, 2016. While the law allows patients who are suffering from terminal illnesses to legally end their life rather than suffer, […]

Writing Bad Checks in California

Writing Bad Checks in California

Most of us have found ourselves struggling to deal with a bounced check. When you’re on the receiving end of a bounced check, the situation is frustrating. We rant and rave about how the person is irresponsible and how they need to manage their finances. When you’re the person who wrote the bad check, you […]

Be Smart. Don’t Drink and Drive on St. Patrick’s Day

Be Smart. Don’t Drink and Drive on St. Patrick’s Day

Many people spend the entire year looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday is a huge deal in some locations, particularly those that have a large Irish American population. The great thing about St. Patrick’s Day is that the holiday is basically a 24-hour party. Many bars and restaurants run all sorts of special. […]

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 […]