Millions of people are stalked every year. At best, the person being stalked is annoyed. At worst, they can become the victim of violence and even be killed. Stalking is taken seriously in the state of California. As such, it’s important to understand what stalking is and what the ramifications of it are. The Legal […]

You’ve spent hours and given up countless opportunities to care for your beloved elderly relatives. It’s shocking to think that you might be accused of elder abuse, but false accusations happen all too often. Whether the accuser means to take advantage of you or is genuinely trying to protect their loved one, there are some […]

Some crimes are clearly misdemeanors, while other more serious crimes fit squarely in the felony category. Seems straightforward enough, right? The thing is, some offenses are what is sometimes referred to as felony-misdemeanors, or “wobblers” because they can be charged as either felonies or misdemeanors. So what are some “wobbler” offenses? Burglary The circumstances and […]

Previously we discussed some things that you could do to keep your contact information private in the event that you were being stalked. Being stalked is scary, there’s no doubt about it. It’s absolutely critical that you take steps to keep yourself safe. So what else should you do if you’re being stalked? Initial Steps […]

Having your identity stolen can be an absolutely life changing experience, and usually not for the better. It has the potential to ruin you financially, especially if it’s allowed to go on for a long period of time before being addressed. Of course, in order to address it, you need to first know that something […]

Children can be an absolute joy and blessing to those around them. Unfortunately, not everyone sees things that way. Some people view children as easy targets for abuse. This tragedy should never be allowed to happen in the first place, let alone continue. For this reason, it’s crucial that everyone become familiar with some of […]

The relationships you have with other people are meant to be wholesome and healthy things that bring light and joy into your life. Unfortunately, some people take things too far and twist something that should be good into something sinister. If you discover that you’re being stalked, it’s important to take action to protect yourself. […]

If you’re not very familiar with the law, it can be easy to get mixed up when it comes to how severe different crimes are. Crimes generally fit into one of four classifications: felonies, misdemeanors, felony-misdemeanors, and infractions. The specifics in terms of what it means to be charged with a felony can differ depending […]

Your identity is what makes you, well, you. It’s such an integral part of you, it seems so strange that it’s a thing that could be stolen. Unfortunately, when criminals obtain personal information about you, they gain the ability to take on your identity for their own benefit, and usually to your detriment. So who […]

What is the definition of public intoxication in California? And what does it really mean to be drunk in public in California? Though it may sound like these terms refer to drinking or getting drunk in public, they actually refer to circumstances where you might be so drunk that you are a threat to the […]