How to Get Ready for Court
How to Get Ready for Court For all cases, going to court can be a stressful and anxious experience. To help alleviate confusion or questions, the California Courts have created a simplified section online on…
Phone Calls Intended to Annoy Others
Phone Calls Intended to Annoy Others Cell phones allow us to instantly communicate with each other, without having to show our faces. While most people will have stories of making prank calls to friends as…
Child Abuse Laws in California
Child Abuse Laws in California Being charged with abusing a child is a serious offense in California, and it carries a harsh punishment. There are several laws in the penal code that address the various…
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana According to Vehicle Code 23152(f) VC, “it is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any drug [including marijuana] to drive a vehicle.” Given that the…
What is Annulment of a Marriage?
What is Annulment of a Marriage? Within culture and society, the definition of culture has changed over time, but while it is important to keep up with the social connotations of marriage, the legal definitions…
Receiving an Infraction Following a Crime
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?
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
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?
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…