Very few cases ever make it to trial. In some cases, the charges are dropped, and the whole situation disappears. In most situations, the defendant agrees to a plea agreement. In some cases, the plea agreement is reached shortly after the charges have been formally filed. In other cases, the plea agreement is reached right […]
The free dictionary defines circumstantial evidence as: “indirect evidence. It is distinguished from direct evidence, which, if believed, proves the existence of a particular fact without an interference or presumption required. Circumstantial evidence relates to a series of facts other than the particular fact sought to be proved.” Many people mistakenly assume that if the […]
Getting convicted of a felony isn’t a joking matter. Not only is there a really good chance that you will have to spend at least some time in prison, but it’s likely that a sizable fine will also be attached to your sentence. What really shocks many people is how much a single felony impacts […]
Many of us are looking for additional ways to supplement our income. Ride-Share programs such as Lyft and Uber can be the perfect solution, especially if you’re someone whose full-time job has inconsistent scheduling, which makes it impossible to hold down a traditional part-time job. The benefits connected to becoming a ride-share driver include the […]
DUIs, especially a DUI that doesn’t involve anyone getting hurt or a significant amount of property damage, generally aren’t considered a felony. That means that if you’ve been convicted of driving while under the influence of either drugs or alcohol and are only convicted of a DUI and not any additional felony-level drug charges, you […]
When you walk into a toy store, you will find entire shelves full of imitation guns. Some don’t look even close to real, while others are surprisingly authentic looking. Looking at the authentic toys, it’s easy to wonder if you could get in trouble for having an imitation gun in California. The answer is both […]
Most of us associate the holidays with happiness, family, and love. While many of us focus on the good things during the holiday season, police departments throughout the United States will quickly tell you that crime doesn’t stop during the holidays. What members of law enforcement have noticed is that certain types of crimes seem […]
California’s Marijuana Laws In 2016, registered California voters decided that they were in favor of legalized marijuana and voted yes to Proposition 64. A little over a year later, on January 1, 2018, it became legal for adults to enjoy marijuana throughout the state. What some people failed to realize is that even though it […]
Earthquake Survival Tips Living in California means you could experience an earthquake. They’re far more common than people realize. While most earthquakes are so small they’re hardly noticeable, there is always a chance that a large earthquake could occur. The problem with a large earthquake is that not only could it do a great deal […]
Parking Lot Safety Tips When you stop and think about it, we spend a lot of time in parking lots. Most of us stroll through the parking lots without giving the practice a second thought. We’re simply walking to our car. The problem is that we tend to take parking lots for granted and seldom […]