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...
It seems like this is the time of year when your cell phone never stops ringing. Most of the calls likely come from friends and family members who either want...
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....
Having a criminal record adversely impacts your life. Depending on the severity of the convictions, your criminal record can make it difficult for you to find housing, establish relationships, and...
There is nothing funny about having a friend or family member fail to be where you expect them to be. The problem becomes even worse when you are unable to...
Slip and fall accidents happen. While they are sometimes the result of simple clumsiness on your part, in most cases, a slip-and-fall accident has a specific trigger. Examples of a...
Most of us spend a surprising amount of time on Facebook. We love posting about the exciting things taking place in our lives, we enjoy looking at the photos loved...
You aren't allowed to own and operate any old junker on California's public roads. The state fully expects you to keep your car in good repair and to make sure...
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...
Just because a loved one has been sent to prison, it doesn't mean you stop caring for them. When someone has been arrested many people feel that in addition to...
In 2016, registered California voters decided that they were in favor of legalized marijuana and voted yes to Proposition 64. A little over a year later, on January 1, 2018,...
If you find yourself in a position where you're going to be renting your living space for the foreseeable future, it's in your best interest to familiarize yourself with California's...
Living in California means you could experience an earthquake. They're far more common than people realize. While most earthquakes are so small they're hardly noticeable, there is always a chance...
A VPN is a virtual private network. The purpose of a VPN is to provide you with a layer of privacy and security while you're using the internet. VPNs first...
Ever since 1974 when Ronald Clarke O'Brian gave his son Halloween candy that was laced with a fatal dose of poison, everyone has been worried about the possibility of their...
Everyone knows that the best parties happen at Halloween. There's something about the combination of extreme sugar, spookiness, and the strange cheerful zaniness of the season that makes the parties...
Shortly after you've been formally arrested and charged with a crime, you'll have an arraignment. The arraignment is your first opportunity to tell a judge how you plead. At a California...
Going to jail isn't any fun. It's something everyone tries to avoid, which is why so many people hope that the judge handling their case will agree to house arrest...
It’s expected that if you’re going to own and operate a vehicle in California, it’s properly insured. The amount of insurance you have that covers your own car is usually...
On January 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) becomes fully effective. This could change things for some California businesses. The CPRA was originally passed by popular vote in 2021....
Most people worry about the possibility of their child being kidnapped from the park or shopping mall. While these things do happen, most kidnapping cases don’t involve strangers but are...
Personal protection orders (PPO) are issued when one person approaches the court and shows a judge why they are afraid of someone else. If a PPO is issued against you,...
Your driver's license may seem like a small, inexpensive laminated card that proves to the world that you're legally allowed to operate a vehicle in California. What you might not...
You’ve seen a crime happen. Now you’re in a bind. Are you legally required to report the crime? Who should you report the crime to? How do you even go...