Car chases always look like fun. The reality is that they are dangerous. A single car chase can result in a great deal of property damage, injuries, and even the death of innocent bystanders who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. When you see an officer turn on their lights and […]
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When Minors Use a Fake ID
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Nov
Nov
Having a fake id is almost considered a right of passage. There are movies, books, and even songs that feature all sorts of adventures a young man or woman can get into once they’ve managed to acquire a fake id. Most of these adventures involve illegally purchasing alcohol or cigarettes. Most of these stories don’t […]
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Can you Brandish a Fake Knife in California?
13
Nov
Nov
You might not think that brandishing a fake knife in California is a big deal but California’s lawmakers don’t agree. If you draw a knife and brandish it in a manner that’s deliberately designed to make other people think it’s a genuine weapon, you violate Penal Code 417.4 PC. This is one of California’s misdemeanors. The […]
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Violation of Vehicle Identification Numbers
13
Nov
Nov
When it comes to our vehicles most of us are aware of our license plate number but few of us give the vehicle identification number a second thought. Unlike a license plate number, a vehicle identification number is a number that stays with the vehicle forever. The VIN is always 17 digits long and provides […]
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Carjacking in California
09
Nov
Nov
Carjacking in California defers from car theft in that during the commission of the crime, either force or fear was used to take the vehicle. Instead of simply slipping into a vehicle, finding the keys, and taking it for a joyride, you wait until the car’s owner is around and force them to give you […]
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Avoid a DUI This Thanksgiving
09
Nov
Nov
Halloween kicks off the holiday season and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This is a time for family stories, great food, and football. Many of us use the few days at home to catch up with old friends that we rarely get to see. Thanksgiving should be spent with friends and family. You shouldn’t […]
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Probation and Parole. What’s the Difference?
30
Oct
Oct
If you’re confused about the difference between probation and parole, you’re not alone. Most people don’t really know what the difference is between the two until they get into trouble with the law. While you’re on probation, you’re still technically in police custody, but you have a great deal more freedom than you’d enjoy if […]
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Is it Possible to Appeal a Judge’s Bail Ruling?
30
Oct
Oct
Bail is a system the American legal system uses that allows individuals who’ve been charged with a crime to be released from jail and go about their regular daily life (with some possible restrictions) while they wait for the resolution of their case. In some cases, a bail hearing is required. During a bail hearing, […]
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Sleep-deprived Driving
25
Oct
Oct
Most of us have heard so much about the dangers of drinking and driving that we would never dream of sliding behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Yet, we seldom think twice about going for a drive while we’re tired. The truth is that while there aren’t any actual laws about sleep-deprived driving, the action […]
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The Difference Between Larceny and Theft
25
Oct
Oct
The tendency of people to use both the words larceny and theft while talking about crime has left many people feeling confused. While the two things sound like different crimes, the way people talk makes them sound like the same thing. Strangely the difference between theft and larceny varies from one state to the next. […]