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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 […]

What is an Expungement? An expungement is where a conviction is destroyed as if it never existed. That means that your name, arrest record, and conviction are destroyed. That means that when asked by a potential employer if you’ve ever been arrested for a crime you can proudly mark the box – no. Speak with […]

Have you been charged with animal cruelty? Or do you suspect someone else of animal cruelty? According to California law, animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect is a crime that can lead to a major fine or even imprisonment. California actually has some of the strictest animal cruelty laws in the country. Keep reading to learn […]

We live in a digital world. Any or all of our personal records are saved online in databases rather than in paper form. While this is beneficial in terms of space, it also makes it almost too easy for just about anyone to access personal information. And when that anyone is a potential employer, the […]

Having a DUI conviction on your permanent record isn’t great, especially if you were convicted young. You don’t want that DUI hanging over your head, and neither do we. Luckily, there’s a lesser conviction option known as a wet reckless. This common California DUI charge reduction can be beneficial to anyone facing a DUI charge. […]

What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a crime in which someone obtains access to another individual’s personally identifiable information in order to impersonate them. There are many ways in which someone can commit identity theft and a number of motivations. People who have been victimized by identity theft typically face difficulty recovering stolen or […]

The holidays are arguably the busiest time of year when it comes to travel. Many individuals and families choose to drive during the holidays, whether that’s to nearby relatives or the company holiday party. Because of the increase in traffic experienced during the holiday season, there is also an increase in driving accidents. These accidents […]

You’ve heard the term “assault and battery” and you may even have been charged with one or both of these crimes, but do you know what these legal terms actually mean? Here are the definitions you need to know, with a clear example of each, and some common defenses that an experienced assault attorney can […]

There is a growing awareness of the seriousness of child abuse and domestic violence in today’s world. People are taught how to spot these types of abuse and how to handle the situation if it comes up with someone you know and love. But there is one form of abuse that rarely gets the attention […]