If the police catch you with stolen goods, it will be difficult to claim you are innocent. As far as they are concerned, they have evidence to prove that you are guilty. Yet, there are several ways that you could end up in possession of items that you know nothing...
Month: October 2021
Can you refuse a breath test to avoid a California DUI?
You probably know that you have the right against incriminating yourself, thanks to the Fifth Amendment. You also likely understand that when a police officer requests a chemical breath test during a traffic stop that they want to charge you with driving under the...
Can I secure a job in California with a criminal record?
If you're currently facing criminal charges, then you're likely concerned about how a conviction may impact your future employment prospects. While you might not have been worried about this a couple of decades ago, the internet has changed things. You know that...
Will you go to jail due to a first-offense DUI?
In California, one of the things you should know is that a DUI is taken very seriously. Driving under the influence has the potential to lead to injuries to yourself and others. Crashes could lead to deaths, too. For that reason, you could face serious criminal...
How the LAPD’s collection of social media data could affect you
If you’re stopped by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and questioned about anything, don’t be surprised if an officer asks for your social media account information. That’s just one piece of personal information on the LAPD’s field interview (FI) card. The...