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Failing To Use Your Blinker In California

It’s such an easy thing to do. You hit the little switch on the side of your steering wheel, which activates your blinker light so that all the other drivers on the road understand that you’re about to make a turn. Even though using your blinker is one of the easiest things most of us […]

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Shaming Parents Who Are Behind On Child Support Payments

Getting a divorce can be a pretty ugly mess, especially when children are involved. Custody battles can be terrible, and can cause rifts between both parents that can last a lifetime. However, those differences should be put aside for the sake of the children, no matter which parent they end up with. After all, by […]

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California’s Attitude Toward Vandalism

Vandalism is often an act of passion. Most of us are angry or hurt. We want to strike back at the person we believe treated us badly. We might choose to do this by smashing their mailbox, spray painting a crude message on the side of their house or slashing their tires. Normally, we feel […]

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The Differences Between Theft, Robbery & Burglary

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]