California’s Child Safety Seat Laws Keep Kids Safe

California’s Child Safety Seat Laws Keep Kids Safe

All of us know that young kids have to be strapped into a safety seat whenever they’re in a vehicle. The reason for this is because those safety seats save lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that properly installed car seats reduce the number of infant fatalities suffered during car accidents by 54 […]

How To Safely Discuss True Crime

How To Safely Discuss True Crime

True crime is not a new obsession. For decades there have been movies, documentaries and television shows that cover true crime events. Several authors have built their entire careers by writing about true crime. The difference between now and even just ten years ago is that it’s suddenly possible for the average person to start […]

The Truth About Parking Lot Safety

The Truth About Parking Lot Safety

We take parking lots for granted. We treat them like a casual place to leave our car while we run into a nearby building. We’re usually so focused on either getting to the store/office/school/government building or getting into our vehicle to go home, that we seldom stop and think about how dangerous parking lots really […]

California’s Famous Three Strikes Law

California’s Famous Three Strikes Law

California’s famous three strikess law was created in 1994 and received voter approval. The murder case of Polly Klaas and Kimber Reynolds was the catalyst for implementing the three strikes law. Kimber Reynold’s life was brutally ended in 1992 during an attempted mugging. One of the muggers pulled a gun, placed it against Kimber’s ear […]

Criminal Contempt Of Court

Criminal Contempt Of Court

If you’re a fan of courtroom dramas, you have seen many examples of people getting nailed for contempt of court for doing things like misbehaving in court. While having a fit in the courtroom could get you charged with criminal contempt of court, it’s not the only way that could happen. The truth is that […]

Discreet Bail Bonds In California

Discreet Bail Bonds In California

The last thing you want is to make a big deal out of the fact you’ve been arrested. Ideally, you’d like to get through the entire process without anyone, including your family, friends, employers, and co-workers learning anything about it. While we can’t promise that no one will notice your name if they scan the […]

Failure To Pay Legal Child Support Obligations In California

Failure To Pay Legal Child Support Obligations In California

Child support is always a touchy issue. There are a variety of reasons people use for failing to pay legal child support obligations in California. These reasons include: That the amount is more than they can afford and they don’t have enough money left to live on. They don’t think their ex (or kids) are […]

Reporting A Missing Person In California

Reporting A Missing Person In California

It doesn’t matter if it’s an elderly parent, a child or a significant other that isn’t where you think they should be. If you get a bad feeling about the fact that the person isn’t where they should be, you should report it. It’s better to report a person missing than to let a great […]

The Legal Ins And Outs Of Street Racing In California

The Legal Ins And Outs Of Street Racing In California

Street racing is fun. It’s exciting. It might even seem like a good idea. It’s also the type of fun that can land you in a great deal of legal trouble. California lawmakers believe that street racing is reckless and dangerous behavior which is why they’ve created strict laws. The hope is that the laws […]

Violating A Protective Court Order In California

Violating A Protective Court Order In California

There are several reasons a protective court order may have been issued against you. When you are issued a protective court order, it’s important that you pay careful attention to what it says and that you follow it to the letter. The fact that you received the court order indicates that you’re in legal trouble. […]