It is a gamble to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol. You don't just put your own safety at risk. You have an elevated chance of causing a crash which could cause severe consequences for other people. The police in California constantly...
Month: August 2022
How to act when pulled over for DUI
Being pulled over in any situation can be scary. However, if the police suspect you of DUI, the bad situation may get even worse. Knowing how to act and what to do in this situation is the best way to protect yourself and your rights. Remain respectful Any time you...
Are you immune to arrest when reporting an overdose?
California is one of several states that have taken positive steps to tackle a significant factor contributing to overdose deaths. Namely, many people die because people are too scared to seek help for fear of arrest. The Uniform Controlled Substances Act protects you...
Remember, you can’t share your prescriptions
Many people believe that they are being kind when they offer to share a prescription medication with someone else. That person is likely someone that they care about and someone who has a similar ailment to themselves. They believe the prescription medication can be...
Burglary is a theft charge you can face without stealing
Most forms of theft are a specific kind of property crime. Depriving someone of their financial resources through fraud is illegal, just like it is illegal to remove merchandise from a retail shop without paying for it first. Most criminal charges involving theft...
Remember that the police can lie to you
When the police question you, they expect you to be honest with them. You may assume that this expectation goes both ways. You also expect the police officers to be honest as the two of you talk about the situation that has occurred. But this is a dangerous assumption...
