Distracted Driving In California

Distracted Driving In California

In California, it is illegal to drive while distracted. This of course, means no talking or texting on a cell phone while driving. What many people fail to realize is that this applies to so much more than distractions caused by a cell phone. This law also applies to people who are applying makeup or […]

Choosing A Good Bail Bond Company

Choosing A Good Bail Bond Company

When you need help covering your bail, you don’t want to deal with some fly-by-the-night bail bond company who will take your money and disappear. You want to work with a family-owned company that will help you through this difficult time. The problem is that if you have never been arrested, it’s difficult to know […]

What Appears On Background Checks?

What Appears On Background Checks?

Your skills qualify you for the job you are interviewing for and you hit it off with your interviewer. They tell you that unofficially, you have the job. They just need to do a background check and get the paperwork in order. Once everything clears, you are hired! However, you are worried that your potential […]

Consequences Of Failing To Honor Your Bail Agreement

Consequences Of Failing To Honor Your Bail Agreement

Bail is a monetary agreement you enter into with the court system. You pay bail in exchange for being released from jail. If you make all your court appearances, the court eventually returns the money to you. When You Cover Your Bail If you’ve paid the bail yourself and fail to appear in court, you […]

Don’t Get Scammed Out Of Your Stimulus Check

Don’t Get Scammed Out Of Your Stimulus Check

As the world practically shuts down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are now finding themselves stuck at home. For some, this time away from work can be very welcoming. However, for others, not making any money is very stressful. Millions of people across the country have either had their jobs shutdown and […]

Beware Of The IRS Mail Scam Going Around

Beware Of The IRS Mail Scam Going Around

Most people are just trying to live their life. They don’t want any trouble and do everything that they can to avoid it. Whenever some government official or law enforcement officer tells them to do something, they do it, often without question. Every law abiding citizen does that. Unfortunately, even that can get a person […]

California Vehicle Exhaust Noise Laws

California Vehicle Exhaust Noise Laws

When it comes to noisy cars people always have one of two opinions: they either think the deep rumble sounds awesome or they think it is the most obnoxious and irritating thing they’ve heard all day. Many feel that a car with either a broken or modified exhaust is a major nuisance and disruption. To […]

What Is Disorderly Conduct In California?

What Is Disorderly Conduct In California?

Disorderly conduct in California isn’t really one specific charge. It’s a blanket term that covers a surprisingly large array and variety of charges. Charges that fall under the category of disorderly conduct in California include: Trespassing Rioting Begging Disturbing the peace Prostitution (both soliciting and engaging) Public intoxication Loitering Invasion of privacy And many more […]

Do The Police Have To Read The Miranda Rights To Juvenile Suspects?

Do The Police Have To Read The Miranda Rights To Juvenile Suspects?

While the act of questioning and processing juveniles differs from adults, the actual arrest doesn’t differ for the two. It doesn’t matter if the police are dealing with an adult or a minor, the arresting officers must read the arrestee their Miranda Rights. What Are The Miranda Rights Most people are familiar with the Miranda […]

What Happens if I Ignore a Subpoena?

What Happens if I Ignore a Subpoena?

The great thing about the American legal system is that if you don’t want to talk to the police or testify at trial, you don’t have to. Sort of. This changes if you’re presented with a subpoena. What Is A Subpoena? Most of us are familiar with the word subpoena, but few of us know […]