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Imagine an investment opportunity is presented to you and it seems too good to pass up. You plunk forward a decent amount of money, hoping to get a solid return, when the deal goes south. The investment was never real in the first place. That’s exactly what happened in San Fernando Valley when a former […]
Alcohol is always dangerous when mixed with driving, but this situation can become even more serious when it’s teenagers behind the wheel. Many teens do not have the experience behind the wheel to handle a car safely in different situations including driving at night, driving in inclement weather, or operating a vehicle with many passengers […]
Having a criminal conviction on your record can make life tough – that conviction can affect your ability to get a job or a loan, for example. The law recognizes that we all make mistakes, and you may be able to “expunge,” or clear, that conviction from your records. What does that mean, and how […]
California trespassing laws protect the sanctity of private property. It is a crime to enter or remain on private property without permission and violators can be charged with trespassing under California Penal Code Section 602 PC. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at California trespassing laws so you can make an informed decision […]
Gun laws are a hot topic around the nation, and California is no exception. While the Second Amendment is often believed to be a straightforward rule allowing citizens to own guns, the reality is much more complicated. Federal, state, and local laws all put limits on the types of guns you can own and […]
California punishes shoplifting as theft, which may include a fine, imprisonment, or both. Shoplifting may not seem like a big deal, but California shoplifting laws punish the crime as theft, which can is punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both depending on the situation. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the California shoplifting laws in […]
We all know that it’s illegal to drive drunk, but people make mistakes. Sometimes it’s hard to tell when you’ve had too much. How do you deal with a DUI arrest? California DUI Laws California has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. There are two separate sections of the California Vehicle Code […]
Heroin is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, which in turn is made from the seeds of certain types of poppy plants. It’s illegal everywhere in the United States, but it has been increasing in popularity in recent years. How do California drug laws treat heroin-related crimes? Heroin Use Is On The Rise In recent years, […]
Today, around 30% of fatalities occurring in motor vehicle accidents are the result of impaired or drunk driving. This statistic is down from 50% in the 1960s, largely due to educational campaigns and increased enforcement. Enforcement is easier these days, in part because of the popular breathalyzer test to measure blood alcohol content. What is […]
Born from the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the concept of the right to bear arms has been at the core of our state and federal laws since the inception of our nation, and with the tragic shootings in San Bernadino recently, Americans are more focused than ever before on gun laws. While jurisprudence […]
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