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 […]
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Manufacturing and Distributing Fake Identification
It doesn’t matter if you’re manufacturing and distributing fake identification cards because you want to help someone out or because you’re trying to supplement your income, you’re breaking the law. If you’re caught, you’ll face some very serious criminal charges. In California, manufacturing fake identification cards is a misdemeanor that’s discussed in Vehicle Code 1300.4.1 […]
Can I Get Into Trouble for Disobeying a Police Officer?
Humans are funny. Whenever we’re given an order, we have an almost overwhelming compulsion to rebel against it. While rebellion is okay in certain situations, when that order comes directly from a police officer, it’s in your best interest to ignore your instincts. The vast majority of us will only be put in a position […]
What are Attempted Crimes in California
We’ve all heard stories about people who are charged with attempted crimes such as attempted murder, attempted assault, or attempted burglary. While we’re familiar with the concept of attempted crimes, few of us fully understand how it’s possible to be charged and even convicted, of a crime that didn’t actually happen. The issue of attempted […]
What Happens if a Party Your Hosting Gets to Loud
Everyone loves a good party, but sometimes a party can get out of hand. One of the biggest problems with parties is that they often get steadily louder as the party progresses. The issue is that the people who are attending the event rarely notice that the volume on the music keeps getting bumped up […]
Hitting a Pedestrian in California
California has a reputation as being a great place for pedestrians. The weather makes it possible for pedestrians to walk year-round and the state has done a wonderful job of creating places where pedestrians can stroll without encountering traffic. While pedestrians are invited to enjoy the benefits of walking, it’s important to understand that if […]
Does Rehab Reduce Your Sentence
No one wants to go to prison. As soon as someone is initially booked and arrested, they suddenly realize how massive an impact a guilty conviction will have on their future. They often start wondering what they can do to make themselves look good and potentially reduce their sentence. In drug and alcohol-related crimes, it’s […]
After Hours Alcohol Sales in California
Businesses that have gone through the effort of applying for a California liquor license and who are approved agree to only sell alcohol during the permitted hours. The good news is that there aren’t many times when you’re not allowed to sell alcohol to customers. At this point, the only times California prohibits the sale […]
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 […]
Deprivation of Child Custody or Right to Visitation in California
Once a family has entered into a formal child custody agreement that includes visitation rights, the court system expects both parents to not only adhere to the agreement, but to promptly let one another (and in some cases, the court) know if something happens, such as sickness or an emergency, that could disrupt things. Failing […]