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We understand why some people think that they should simply stay in jail rather than post bail. In nearly every case, it comes down to money. They feel that the...

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...

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...

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...

A surprising number of people think that obstruction of justice is something the writers of procedural shows made up in order to correct plot holes. While it’s true, obstruction of justice is an overused plot device, it is also a real thing. If you live in California, there are a few things you should know about the state’s obstruction of justice laws. One of the interesting things about obstruction of justice in California is that the state doesn’t have a specific obstruction of justice crime. Instead, it’s a blanket term that’s used to describe a variety of offenses that are commonly referred to as California’s obstruction of justice laws. Official offenses that are considered forms of obstruction of justice include:
  • Destruction of evidence
  • Withholding evidence
  • Resisting arrest
  • Preparing false evidence
  • Providing a false statement
  • Hiding a witness/suspect
  • Interfering with an arrest
  • Lying to police officers
  • Failing to report a crime
  • Tampering with evidence
  • Intimidating/threatening a witness

High-speed car chases happen all over the country, yet whenever people hear about a high-speed chase, they automatically assume it took place in California. That’s because California, and more specifically,...