All kinds of situations can lead to charges of assault and battery – and the defenses available to you can be just as variable, but claims of self-defense are common. Before using this as your defense strategy, there are a few things to know about California law and...
Alcohol tosses logic out the door and this often leads people to think they’re still capable of driving. This can inevitably lead to police pulling them over under the suspicion of driving under the influence. Many drivers don’t want to face the repercussions of their...
It’s scary to be charged with a crime when you’re facing an uncertain future. When an offer for a plea deal comes through from the prosecutor, it may seem like a bargain in comparison. At least your ordeal will be over, right? Not so fast. Most people don’t realize...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
California has been a leader in progressive cannabis policy for decades. As one of the first states to legalize cannabis both for medicinal and recreational use by adults, California has had to implement laws to protect the public. These have included laws against...
