Disturbing the peace is kind of a blanket term in California. If you're charged with disturbing the peace, it basically means that you did something to irritate someone. Examples of this can include anything from deciding to mow your lawn in the middle of the...
There's nothing funny about being the victim of a stalking situation. It's a crime that often quickly escalates and can end in violence. If you suspect you have a stalker, there are a few things you should do right away. Take the Situation Seriously Don't assume...
In California, commercial drivers are legally required to stop and submit for a vehicle inspection. Failing to do so results in serious repercussions. You could even be sentenced to jail time! The law that deals with commercial failure to stop and submit to an inspection is...
The tragedy of the Idaho murders has caused all of us to question how safe we really are. Suddenly we're wondering if our locks, doorbell cameras, and security systems will prevent us from a break-in. The good news is that there are some things you...
Getting arrested is stressful. Getting arrested and knowing you have a few pets waiting at home for you is considerably worse. What makes getting arrested different from most other times you're separated from your pets is that this time you didn't have time to make...
What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10-minute procedure but it can really take quite a while depending on the...
Let's take a little history lesson, a rather important one. In grade school, we learn about the Constitution and Bill of Rights. These rights have protected the people for over 200 years and continue to do so, so it is imperative for the people to...
Bills don't stop coming just because you've been arrested. Even though you're in jail and facing criminal charges, it doesn't mean you're landlord doesn't want their monthly rent, that the bank will forgive your car loan, or that your other bills will simply disappear. What...
La mayoría de nosotros pasamos una sorprendente cantidad de tiempo en Facebook. Nos encanta publicar sobre las cosas emocionantes que suceden en nuestras vidas, disfrutamos viendo las fotos que comparten nuestros seres queridos y, a menudo, lo tratamos como una línea interesante que brinda una...
Las órdenes de protección personal (PPO) se emiten cuando una persona se acerca a la corte y le muestra al juez la razón por la cual le tiene miedo a otra persona. Si se emite una PPO en su contra, no se le permite tener...
Most of us have been there at least once in our lives. Even though we were perfectly sober at the time, the police pulled us over for a seemingly silly reason. The reason the police do this is that they have been trained to recognize...
'Tis the season when many of us are getting together with both our immediate and extended family to celebrate the holidays. While this is supposed to be a fun time that is full of joy and shared memories, all of us are painfully aware that...