Breaking and entering is the act of entering another person’s home or commercial space with the intent of committing a crime, including theft or felony. Under California law, breaking and entering is technically charged as burglary, trespassing, or other charges that fit the situation. Here’s what you need to know about breaking and […]

Is a DUI a Felony in California? If you’ve recently gotten a DUI, you may be wondering: Is a DUI a felony in California? Well, it depends on the situation. There are three ways a DUI in California can result in a felony: If you cause an accident that causes great bodily harm to someone […]

How Do Arrest Warrants Work? If you don’t know how arrest warrants work, we’ll explain. An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by the court to authorize law enforcement to place you under arrest and to search your body and the plain view area in which you are arrested. A warrant for your arrest […]

Charged With Stalking? Do These 3 Things Now!  Stalking is a serious crime bearing serious consequences if found guilty of it.  Examples of stalking include:   Following someone or showing up at (or even driving by) their property or place of employment Monitoring someone’s computer, phone, or social media activity Online harassment or cyberstalking Tracking […]

Identity theft is a hot topic these days. Most people typically think of identity theft as when a hacker or a foreign scammer takes your information and then uses it to steal all of your money. While this could be a case of identity theft, in reality identify theft encompasses much more. Under California law, […]

In recent years, more and more states have been adopting laws that prohibit drivers from texting and driving. If you’ve been cited for this offense, it’s important that you learn all that you can in order to make an informed decision that will save you from a lot of trouble. Texting While Driving Laws As […]

Unfortunately, there may come a time when obtaining a restraining order is needed to keep you and your family safe from stalking, domestic abuse, or kidnapping. A restraining order is ordered by a court of law to protect you from further harm from an individual who has already hurt you or who is threatening to […]

The Ignition Interlock Device, otherwise known as an IID, is part of a pilot program that has been tested in different California cities. The program is in place to ensure safer California roads, while acting as a constant monitor for those who have violated DUI laws. The device will be wired into a drivers ignition […]

California has a long history of legalized medical marijuana—over 20 years—and recently they signed into law over 900 bills that will allow recreational marijuana in most of the state. Here is some useful information regarding the new marijuana laws in California so you can be informed of what is and isn’t legal. Buying Marijuana Legally […]

Many people assume that underage drinking is not a big deal because of its prevalence, but in reality, furnishing alcohol to a minor can lead to major fines, jail time, or removal of a license to sell alcohol. Read on to learn more about underage drinking, as well as what you can do if you’ve […]