When a person takes something from another without permission, it is called theft, robbery or burglary. You think to yourself, “those three words all mean the same thing. They are synonyms for each other.” In the broad sense, this is true. However, each of these are distinct crimes under California law that are related, yet […]
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Understanding Felony Probation In California
In some situations, when you’re convicted of a felony, a judge might decide that instead of spending time in prison, you can stay home and be placed on what is referred to as felony probation. While there are always exceptions, felony probation in lieu of prison time is usually only considered for what are regarded […]
Non-Violent Crimes In California
When the average person thinks about criminals, they assume that the jails are full of violent people. It’s easy to think that these people should be off the street. The truth is that a vast majority of the people who make their way through California’s legal system and land in jails and prisons are actually […]
Safe Hiking Tips For California’s Trails
California has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. California weather provides you with the perfect excuse to hit those trails and enjoy some high-quality hikes. Before you do, make sure you take a few minutes to consider your safety. Be Realistic About Your Fitness Let’s face it. Most of us aren’t […]
Is Drug Possession A California Felony?
It might surprise you to learn that the bulk of the drug possession charges that make their way through the California legal system are actually misdemeanors. For the most part, the type and amount of drug a person is in possession of when they’re arrested determine whether they’re charged with misdemeanor or felony drug possession […]
California’s Laws On Possession Of Controlled Substances
For years now, schools and other government agencies have been working hard to send the message to kids that drugs are bad. Drugs can mess with a person’s body and mind in all sorts of harmful or damaging ways. The worst drugs are either flat out illegal or limited to only be used when a […]
What Counts As Drug Possession?
With the passing of Prop 64, the topic of drug possession has become more prominent in recent months. While it is now legal for people 21 and older to possess some small amount of marijuana, this is the only drug that has been legalized. There are still rules and restrictions to its use. Even though […]
What Is A Surety Bond?
When a person is arrested and jailed, their court date is not for another few week, months, maybe a year. Unless otherwise demanded by court, the arrestee has the option to hire a bail bond agent to assist them in posting bail so they can leave jail and live and work until they must reappear […]
What’s The Difference Between An Accomplice And An Accessory?
If you think an accessory and an accomplice are the same thing, you’re not alone. Lots of people think that way. However, in the eyes of the law, they are actually two very different people. Both accessory and accomplice are terms the legal system uses to refer to people who were involved in a crime. […]
How To Handle A False Accusation Of A Crime
One of the biggest fears most people have is that they will be falsely accused of a crime and the accusation will destroy their life. It’s difficult to get a handle on how big a problem false accusations are for the judicial system, but the one thing everybody agrees on is that false accusations do […]