police obstruction laws

Obstructing the Police in California

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, obstructing the police is, “The offense of hindering a police officer who is in ...
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child endangerment laws

Child Endangerment in California

California’s lawmakers believe that adults have a moral and legal responsibility to protect children. Failing to do so can put ...
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underage drinking laws california

Spring Break is Coming! Know What an Underage Drinking Charge Will Cost you

Spring break is finally here! It’s time to cut loose, forget all about your studies, and have a good time ...
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Catching Police Officers on Film

Videos of police officers behaving badly have a history of going viral. This sheds a bad light on police officers ...
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school zone laws

The Cost of Ignoring School Zone Traffic Laws in California

Kids are finally starting to return to school in California which means it’s time for drivers to reacquaint themselves with ...
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california dui laws

Stay Out of Jail This Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is a great holiday. It’s one of those fun holidays where you’re encouraged to cut loose and ...
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Texting and Driving in California

It doesn’t matter how many images of horrific wrecks insurance companies and auto agencies put out to warn drivers of ...
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california homelessness

Is Being Homeless a Crime in California?

In theory, California isn’t a bad place to be homeless. Sure, the high cost of living makes it difficult to ...
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community services

Community Service in Criminal Cases

Many people find that they have to complete a specific number of hours of community service as a part of ...
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criminal charges vs civil charges

Criminal Charges Vs. Civil Charges

One of the things that makes the American legal system confusing is that we have both criminal charges and civil ...
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felony charges explained

3 Common California Felonies

The state and federal law books are full of felonies, but court officers, lawyers, and police officers will quickly tell ...
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prank call charges

What Happens If I Make A Fake or Prank 911 Call

Making a fake or prank phone call to 911 might seem like good fun but it’s not something you want ...
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