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...
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...
Recreational marijuana is legal in California. However, that doesn't mean that teens are allowed to partake in marijuana. At this point, it's legal for anyone who is over the age of 21, to grow, use, and carry marijuana in California. That age limit is important. If...
If you think that the cops are going to be more forgiving about you getting behind the wheel when you're intoxicated because it's the Christmas season, you should think again. If anything, history indicates that you're even more likely to be arrested for drunk driving...
In 2018, the Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed the shocking news that approximately 43% of all businesses fell for some sort of internet crime. The costs associated with these crimes really added up. It's estimated that in California alone, businesses collectively lost more than $214...