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Summer: a time for vacations, relaxation, and… increased arrests? It may seem counterintuitive, but statistics consistently show a spike in arrests during the summer months. While the warm weather might be conducive to outdoor activities, it also appears to be...
Culture changes with each generation. What was once unthinkable can become commonplace in the course of just a few decades. There was one intense social stigma attached to recreational drug use, but that has changed dramatically. Young adults are more likely than...
Volunteering and working with kids and vulnerable populations can be incredibly rewarding. It allows individuals to give back to their community, build meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact. Volunteers often help in schools, sports teams, and non-profit...
Job hunting with a criminal record can feel overwhelming. Nonetheless, San Diego's Fair Chance Ordinance offers hope and practical support. This law provides crucial protections during your job search, ensuring employers focus on your qualifications and not your past...
As technology advances, more people are facing digital theft. Digital theft can happen in many different ways, such as ransomware, malware or phishing. People who store a lot of their personal information may be more at risk of one type of digital theft: SIM swapping....
If you're facing an assault charge involving a weapon in California, you need to know the severity of the situation. You could be looking at imprisonment in a state prison for up to 12 years plus a fine of up to $10,000. The consequences are serious, and it's...
In California, hate crimes are those committed at least partially because of one or more of the victim's actual or perceived characteristics. These can include targeting an individual due to a disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or...
Despite more lenient drug statutes in California than there are in many other states, people still get arrested for drug crimes every day. Many people face accusations of drug possession because they had drugs on their person, in their home or in their vehicle. While...
A breathalyzer is a small device that the police can use when they stop drivers under suspicion of drunk driving. The device can test the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC), which is the amount of alcohol that can be found in the body. This test is often preferred...
There are many possible penalties that the courts can impose after a drunk driving conviction. A criminal judge can sentence someone to a stint in state custody, suspend their driver's license and impose fines that they must pay. Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are...