Receiving an Infraction Following a Crime The articles we include on criminal law topics usually end with punishments like misdemeanor or felony convictions. Fines can be paid, and some can be forced to attend programs…
How do Warrants Work? Sometimes on TV shows, for the sake of drama, they’ll show the police officer arriving at the home of a suspect. Then after some dramatic monologue the police officer surprises the…
Controlled Substance and Drug Possession Laws? According to California Health and Safety Code 11350 HS, possession of a controlled substance, as determined by the federal government, is a crime in the state of California. These…
What is a Restraining Order? Also known as a protective order, restraining orders are court orders that mandate no contact with the individual who has implemented the order. While you might assume that these orders…
Creating a Business Plan A successful business doesn’t just come out of nowhere. Businesses that last years (and can stay at the top of the field) require careful planning, managing, and execution. While businesses can…
HOV Lanes – What are they? If you have ever driven on a highway in California, you will have probably seen a lane solely dedicated to carpooling. This is called a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane.…
Law Against Destroying Evidence In a criminal investigation, everything matters. Trying to piece together what happened, who did it, and why something happened involves gathering evidence from a variety of sources and analyzing it. When…
Bump Stocks in California Gun laws vary by quite a bit depending on what state you are in. In California, there are strict rules regarding owning and carrying guns. On top of this, the state…
Having a Court Interpreter In court, everything that is said matters. It can be nerve-wracking to be in a courtroom and even native English speakers can get flustered. The situation is even more extreme for…
