Monthly Archives: May 2018

The Low Down on Hands Free Devices While Driving in California

Using GPS in California Could Result in Legal Trouble

Cell phones and motorists are a bad mix. The split second it takes to answer the phone is enough time to get into a serious accident, and as if that’s not bad enough, most California motorists pay more attention to the person their speaking to than they do driving their car. California’s Laws Regarding the […]

Think Twice Before Throwing that Frisbee

Think Twice Before Throwing that Frisbee

If you’re in Los Angeles County, you might want to reconsider playing frisbee with your best friend or dog. The county has a law that clearly states that before you can throw a frisbee, permission needs to be granted by a lifeguard. Yep, this sounds like one of those ridiculous laws that are just plain […]

Denying a Dog Entrance to Your Establishment? Think Again

As a business owner, you might think that you have the right to say whether dogs are allowed to enter, but the law often has a different opinion. This is something one restaurant owner discovered the hard way. A Sign is Ignored The evening was going smoothly in the Seafood World restaurant. The food tasted […]

California’s Eviction Process

California’s Eviction Process

While a landlord has the right to evict a tenant from a rental problem if that person is doing a great deal of property damage or has stopped paying their rent, California does expect that landlord to obey the letter of the law. Failing to do so can result in the police showing up and […]

Too Drunk for What?

Too Drunk for What

We see the slogans all around when we drive down the road. These slogan say things like, “don’t drink and drive”, “drive sober or get pulled over”, and “buzzed driving is drunk driving”. Slogans may seem pointless and repetitive, but there is reason why they are so redundant. In 2017 in California, around the holidays, […]

Memorial Day Is Not Veterans Day

Memorial Day Is Not Veterans Day

There are several holidays that are prime BBQ days with the family. These holidays are typically in the summertime and give us a good excuse to eat delicious food. If we’re being honest, most of these holidays we know are important, but we’re not always clear on the meaning behind them. Plus we may even […]

Noise Complaints: Be the Peace Keeper

Noise Complaints

We all want to be in control of our lives. We want to decide when we sleep, and when we wake up. However, if we have unruly neighbors or loud kids, we may find ourselves lacking control. That lack of control can lead you to try to fix things and eventually trying to take matters […]

The Truth About DUI Checkpoints

The Truth About DUI Checkpoints

A majority of drunk drivers are caught because they’re driving erratically and catch the eye of an officer who’s on patrol, this creates a loophole that allows drivers who are technically above the legal blood alcohol level, but still in good control of themselves to often evade detection and arrive home safely. Unless they encounter […]

Leaving Your Dog at Home Means You Won’t Face Jail Time

Leaving Your Dog at Home Means You Won’t Face Jail Time

Summer is fast approaching and that means the temperatures will soar. That means it’s time to start rethinking your habit of taking your dog every where you go, or if you do decide to take your dog while you’re running errands, you better have a plan for what you’re going to do with them, and […]

The Risk of Unpaid Parking Tickets

The Risk of Unpaid Parking Tickets

Most people assume that when someone breaks a law, a judge swears out a warrant and the police go to that person’s house and arrest them. But that’s not how things always work. The described scenario takes place when an arrest warrant is sworn out against the person. In some cases, such as someone not […]

Motorcycle Laws of California

Motorcycle Laws of California

As the weather slowly but surely warms up, the motorcycles start to come out. It only makes sense that nicer days bring out the bikes because who wouldn’t want to be outside, enjoying the weather. Motorcycles are also very nifty when it comes to dealing with traffic and getting to places faster. As the weather […]

How to Fight Back Against Cyberbullying

These days, it seems like you can’t turn on the television, radio, or computer without hearing another story about cyberbullying. While it’s a problem for adults, businesses, and even non-profit organizations, the demographic that gets the most attention is the teenage population. While bullying has always been a problem for teenagers, now that most have […]