As you’re aware, when an adult is arrested, he or she may be eligible to post bail and be released from court to return home until a court hearing. Bail is not available for arrested minors. So, you’re wondering what happens in these scenarios? Here are some of the various options for an arrested minor […]
Bereavement is the time it takes a person to handle the passing of a loved one. It isn’t much time. It is literally just enough time to arrange for a funeral and to handle the immediate legal necessities connected to your loved one’s passing. Once the bereavement period has passed, you’ll have to return to […]
Dealing with the fallout of an abducted child is something no parent should ever have to go through. However, when preventing child abductions, there’s no such thing as being too prepared. Teach Your Child to be Safe When They Encounter a Stranger Stranger danger is still very much a thing. While not common, there are […]
Everyone who lives in California should dedicate some time to familiarizing themselves with the California Family Act. Businesses that are required to grant leave based on this particular Act are all state governmental agencies and any California business that employs at least five people. The Act requires the business owner/manager to grant leave to any […]
The recent winter storms that lashed out across over twenty California counties created the perfect opportunity to address the issue of storm price gouging and the impact it has on the average person. The legal dictionary defines price gouging as: “The practice of raising the price of goods, services, or commodities to an unreasonable or […]
Expungement is the process of having an arrest, conviction, and other related records sealed so that they aren’t available to the general public. Most states, including California, have taken measures that allow people to have certain records expunged. The reason for this is that it makes it impossible for people who may be conducting a […]
The sight of blue lights flashing in the rearview mirror and the realization that you are going way above the posted speed limit causes everyone to break out in a cold sweat. The faster you’re going, the more likely it is that you’ll find yourself spontaneously worrying about things like, can I be arrested and […]
Did you know that you can legally jaywalk in California? That’s right; you’re free to cross the road whenever you feel like it, even if you’re not in a crosswalk. You can even do so right in front of a police officer, and they won’t be able to stop you or issue a ticket. How […]
When fentanyl was first starting to generate some media attention, the synthetic opioid was a good thing. It was a popular and extremely effective method to treat extreme pain. Doctors commonly prescribed it post-surgery, and patients with advanced cancer often used it to help control their pain. When used in a medical setting and under […]
If you think that assault and battery are the same thing, you’re mistaken. In California, assault and battery are two different crimes. The reason so many think they are the same charge is that it’s not uncommon for a person to be simultaneously charged with both, which means they’re linked in police reports and media […]
