No one wants to spend the Christmas season sitting in a jail cell with a DUI charge hanging over their head, yet that’s exactly what will happen to several people this holiday season. Drunk driving is one of the most common reasons people are arrested during the holidays. Don’t assume that since it’s the holiday […]
You have heard through the grapevine that either the police want to question you about some crime that took place in your neighborhood or that a warrant has been issued for your arrest. This puts you in the interesting position of trying to figure out if you should turn yourself into the police or wait […]
The holiday season is here. For many of us, that means breaking up the average, boring scenery with decorations that depict your favorite part of the holiday. Most of us love seeing how creative our neighbors are and will even sometimes engage in holiday decoration contests where you try to see who can upstage whom. […]
The holiday season is upon us. For most of us, it’s a time of love and celebration. The problem is that holiday plans don’t always go off without a hitch and sometimes a loved one is arrested during the holidays. Getting arrested during the holidays does more than kill the festive mood. The fact that […]
The holidays are here. For most of us, that means spending time with friends and family members we love. This is a time when we make good memories and spread love. Unfortunately, not all of us will enjoy the holiday season. Some studies indicate that crime rates increase during the holiday season. There are a […]
California has strict laws when it comes to the use of fake IDs. According to California’s Penal Code 470b PC, it’s not technically illegal to have a fake ID in your possession, but the minute you use that fake ID for anything like gaining access to a club or trying to purchase a drink, you’re […]
Everyone is familiar with distracted driving tickets, but few of us have ever heard of distracted walking laws. If you’re wondering if that’s even a real thing you’re not alone. Rest assured, not only is distracted walking a viable concern, but one California city, Montclair, has already passed a distracted walking law. In April 2018, […]
Your bail hearing is important. It’s the process the judge uses to determine both how high your bail will be and what conditions are connected to you being released on bail. You want to make the best possible impression on the judge so that they will set a lower bail. The lower bail amount means […]
Thanks to GPS tracking technology and the fact that nearly everyone carries a cell phone with them at all times, it’s now possible to use the cell phone to exactly pinpoint someone’s location. The question many people have is whether this technology is legal. Most people were excited when cell phone tracking first became a […]
If you think that as long as you’re responsible for their care, you can own any type of pet you want, you’re wrong. California has specific laws that restrict what types of pets you’re legally allowed to own. Monkeys As much as you might like the idea of having a pet monkey, as long you […]
Old appliances are massive headaches. It seems like no one wants to take them, they’re a pain for you to move on your own, and they take up an incredible amount of space. If you’re thinking about getting rid of one of your old appliances, you should know that California has rules about appliance abandonment. […]
In the past, no one worries when a neighbor decided to install a home security system. The creation and easy availability of small security cameras has changed everyone’s attitude towards home security. One of the issues many people, especially those who live in subdivisions and other areas where houses are close together, is if my […]
Once you find out that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you have two choices. You can exert a considerable amount of time and energy constantly looking over your shoulder and worrying that the police are about to arrest you or you can turn yourself in. Turning yourself in is usually the best […]
Car vs. animal accidents are all too common in the United States. It’s estimated that cars striking animals results in 29,000 injuries to people and 200 human fatalities. Insurance companies payout billions of dollars in animal-related claims every single year. Many of these accidents happen in California. In most cases, there is nothing you can […]
Health care fraud is an issue that has been getting a great deal of attention lately. Since there are so many different aspects of health care fraud, it’s difficult to know exactly how big an issue it really is. Health care fraud is a blanket term that’s used to describe businesses, organizations and even individuals […]