Sending in a job application in California can be scary after a drug charge. While not as serious as a felony drug charge, a misdemeanor shows up on your background check. The way you handle these minor offenses can impact your chances of landing a job. Background...
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Year: 2020
What should I know about forgery?
The crime of forgery is something that can affect people from many walks of life because people may commit forgery in many different ways. It can help to understand the basics of forgery, not only so that you may be on alert for it, but so that you know how the law...
What happens to your driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
If you are over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive a car with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08%, according to the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI for driving with a BAC level that...
Do I have to file Chapter 13?
If you have made the decision to file bankruptcy, you may be wondering about which variety of bankruptcy is most beneficial to you. The reality is that, depending on your income, the courts may require you to file a specific type of bankruptcy. Often, the decision of...
Understanding drug courts
Since 1991, many people in California have participated in special programs through the court system after being arrested for suspected drug offenses. Called drug courts, these programs aim to provide assistance to a person's underlying substance abuse or addiction...
Drowsy drivers and bicycle accidents
On the road, bicyclists face many hazards. Aside from the dangerous nature of riding a bicycle, especially at high speeds or alongside busy traffic, reckless drivers make bicycling an even more dangerous activity. Some people ride their bikes for fun, while others do...
What do those Miranda rights really mean?
You have certain rights granted by amendments to the constitution that protect you if you get arrested for a crime. You may already be familiar with the Miranda warning that law enforcement recites to those that they arrest. According to Cornell Law School, the...
Pedestrian deaths are the highest in three decades
After years of inactivity and terrible obesity rates, many Americans are spending more time outdoors. The gradual movement of populations from the northern to southern states has also contributed to larger numbers of people outdoors. Unfortunately, drivers have not...
Drug possession penalties in California
Controlled substance crimes under California law include personal possession, possession with intent to sell and manufacturing. Offenders may receive significant fines and jail time, depending on the factors of the case, such as the amount of the specific substances. ...
Authorities seize 1,400 illegal marijuana plants at once
Recreational use of marijuana in California has been legal since 2016. Nevertheless, there are strict regulations in place that govern its cultivation. Authorities in West Point, California, exercised a search warrant last week at a residence where a search of an...