Author: spiralmode

Most of us love social media sites. They provide us with an easy way to stay in touch with loved ones, the ability to let people know what we’re up to and to simply check in with someone. What many of us don’t think about is...

19 September, 2022 /

Yard sales and garage sales are kind of awesome. Not only do they provide you with an opportunity to clear out some of the stuff that has been cluttering up your house, but you can even make money doing so! Another perk is that they...

19 September, 2022 /

Everyone knows that you're not supposed to take something that isn't yours. This includes cars. However, that doesn't stop some people from stealing another person's car. Stealing and being convicted of auto theft in California one time is bad. Getting caught multiple times is worse. The...

29 August, 2022 /
Most assume that all prisons are government funded. While many are, there are also for-profit, or private prisons, scattered throughout the United States. The main benefit of for-profit prisons is that they provide some relief to taxpayers. They also help generate additional jobs, especially in the for-profit prisons that operate in rural areas where jobs are sometimes difficult to come by. According to the Vittana Organization, the impact private prisons have on the U.S. economy comes to about $80 billion annually. That's a lot of money. For-profit prisons ease the overpopulation problems connected with government-funded prisons. Prisoners who come out of private prisons are less likely to commit crimes in the future, the re-offense rate for individuals who were sentenced to a private prison is 20%. That number climbs to 80% when you look at prisoners who were incarcerated at government-funded prisons There is also the argument that for-profit prisons provide individuals who want to work in law enforcement and security with entry-level jobs that look good on their resumes. While there are some good things connected to for-profit prisons, it's not all positive. The downside to for-profit prisons include:
  • For-profit prisons don't take everyone, they can pick and choose who they wish to house, this could explain why the re-offense rate for private prisons is so low.
  • They aren't always monitored as closely as they should be
  • They don't have a contract with the community they're based out of
  • Violent acts of inmates against employees are very high, about 50%
  • There aren't always as many rehabilitation and educational opportunities in a for-profit prison
29 August, 2022 /

Credit card fraud is a serious problem in the United States. As recently as 15.4 million Americans were credit card fraud victims in 2016. And despite the best efforts of financial institutions, lawmakers, and law enforcement, it doesn't look like the situation will get better....

29 August, 2022 /

Shortly after the internet was created, the internet scam was born. It's amazing the number of different ways the internet has been used to scam different people. It seems like every single year, a new scam hits the virtual world and people start falling for...

29 August, 2022 /

Drunk driving is always bad, but getting caught driving while under the influence of alcohol while using a friend’s car, things become even more complicated. If you were simply pulled over, the issues associated with the fact you were in a friend’s car may be minimal....

16 August, 2022 /
Every parent who has an infant knows that they’re supposed to have a car seat installed in their vehicle. They even know that it’s state law. What some parents don’t know is how important the car seat is and the consequences of having a car seat that doesn’t meet current safety standards, that isn’t properly installed, or that isn’t properly fitted to their child. According to Car Buyers Guide, "in a recent study, the RSA inspected 5000 child seat installations from the public and found that over 4000 of them needed adjustments of some kind to ensure optimum safety." California’s lawmakers used Vehicle Code 27360 VC to address the issue of car seats. The law clearly states that:
  • Children under the age of 2 must be properly restrained in a rear-facing car seat
  • Children under the age of 8 must ride in the back seat and be safely restrained in an age/size appropriate safety seat.
  • The child must be secured into the safety car seat in a manner that complies with both height and weight limits that are to be specified by the car seat manufacturer.
16 August, 2022 /

In this day and age, you can’t afford to not be aware of your surroundings. It doesn’t matter if you’re strolling around the block near your home or walking across a busy parking lot after getting groceries, you must be aware of your surroundings. The world...

16 August, 2022 /

One of the best things about finally going to college and moving into a dorm is that not only are you free of your parent's strict rules but you’re also in the perfect place to meet people who will become lifelong friends. While there are many...

16 August, 2022 /

Identity theft is a serious problem that shows no signs of going away. The FTC reported that identity theft increased by a staggering 45% in 2020. Javelin Strategy announced that in 2021, identity theft was responsible for the loss of approximately 56 billion dollars in...

02 August, 2022 /

The purpose of the proposed Proposition 47 is to make some changes to felony sentencing laws. Proposition 47 officially became law in 2014. At the time it had the distinction of being one of the biggest changes to laws to alter the ability for convicted...

02 August, 2022 /