In California, trespassing is usually classified as a misdemeanor offense. However, the penal code has also included another level of trespassing called aggravated trespassing. According to California Penal Code 601 PC, if someone makes threats…
Legal jargon can be either confusing or intimidating – or both. While lawyers use these terms on a daily basis, those not familiar with the legal system may find it a challenge to decipher terms…
In California, the law accounts for the various kinds of stealing and robbery that could occur and sets out defined punishments (which vary with context). However, the law goes further to then criminalize subsequent actions…
The proper planning of your estate is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your wishes are met following your passing. When a loved one dies, the last thing you should…
Some people incorrectly believe that if a crime is committed, only the person that directly commits the unlawful act is punished. However, based on their role or knowledge of the crime, other individuals…
Watch any courtroom drama on TV and you will definitely find a scene that shows an individual swearing or affirming to tell the truth under oath. Such scenes are also very important in real life…
A major component of running a successful business is attracting customers and selling goods and services. Given that some industries have cut-throat competition, some business try to entice customers through unfair means. Unfair practices towards…
Given that California faces many wildfires every year, with many of them resulting in destructive damage and loss of life, it is important to understand the laws that the state has enacted with regards…
While we would like to think that all official positions are rid of corrupt practices, unfortunately, that is not the case. In California, there are a broad set of laws that deal with cases of…
