What Is Self Defense?
What Is Self Defense? While watching different crime and legal shows, you may have noticed that self defense can take on different meanings in different TV shows. However, under California law, specifically Penal Code…
Laws Against Animal Abuse
In many homes and among many families, pets are an essential member of the household. However, while most people take proper care of their pets others, unfortunately, do not. A vast number of shelters exist…
Insider Trading and Why It Is Illegal
The stock market is an important and complex place as it can affect the wellbeing of a country’s economy, businesses, and individuals. As such, there are stringent rules in place regarding the buying, selling, and…
Getting a Mortgage for Your House
While some people can afford to buy their house and pay for the price of the home using their own savings and help from family/friends, most individuals in California must go to the bank and…
Can You Remain Silent?
Can You Remain Silent? Yes. In the US, you have a constitutional right to remain silent. You do not have to give an explanation of why you are not speaking, simply say “I want…
What Is Retail Theft?
What Is Retail Theft? Retail theft – or shoplifting – is when a person will “feloniously steal, take, carry, lead, or drive away the personal property of another” (Cal. Pen. Code § 484). These…
Protecting a Business’ Brand
When you are running a business, your success comes down to how others perceive the business and its actions. Public perception can make or break a business. If your business provides a service or a…
Plea Bargaining in California
One of the tools used in the criminal system is a plea bargain. However, while plea bargains have proved effective in some cases, they do not come without controversy either. First to define, a plea…
Civil Litigation: Assault and Battery
Many people think that the only way to achieve “justice” for an assault or battery is to go through the criminal justice system. However, the circumstances and/or context of the crime can prevent the prosecution…