Every January 1st, a whole bunch of new laws go into effect in California. The new laws this year include the following: Minimum wage: any business that employs 26 or more people will be raising their minimum wages to $10.50,up $0.50 per hour. By 2022, it will be $15. Gun laws: anyone who previously owned […]
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A search warrant is a court-order that allows the police to search specific property and items. Sometimes the police do not need a warrant,other times, they do. On those other times, the police will want to conduct the search, but not bring a warrant with them because they have yet to obtain it. The owners […]
Arrive to your court hearing a few minutes early. Dress appropriately, like you are going for an interview. Avoid flashy jewelry and distracting, revealing, and unkempt clothing items. Remove hats and sunglasses. Donot chew gum. Sit and stand straight. Speak only when you are asked. Answer only what you are asked. Speak clearly. Say “yes” […]
Whoever said that bail bonds are sketchy and for the lower class was wrong. Bail bonds are just as legitimate and equal as cash bail. Of course, there are different contingencies and requirements for both, but they get the job done. In fact, even rich people and celebrities use bail bonds rather than cash bail. […]
We all know that using cell phones while driving is a no-no. It has been illegal for several years now, but since the original bills were put into effect, the intelligence of smartphones has increased.They can access social media, texts, email, video chat, and have better GPS. It is no secret that we rely on […]
We will not ask what your stance is on guns, gun laws, and gun ownership, but we do ask that you learn about, and comply, with the new gun laws in California. These laws went into effect January 1, 2017: Gun Loans Loaning guns to others is mostly illegal now, with the exception of hunting […]
Pre-Arrest Questioning Since no one is being arrested, no Miranda warning is given. Post-Arrest Questioning The police read the arrestee their Miranda Rights; the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. These rights are to benefit the defendant, to protect him or herself, although they may waive these rights if they so […]
Back in 1966, the Miranda Rights did not exist. That means the police were not required to tell arrestees that they had the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent. Some defendants would confess to a crime they did not commit because they were simply tired of the questioning, which could have […]
Starting 2017, anytime you apply for a new job, you have one less thing to worry about when employers ask about your criminal history, if you have one. For starters, having a criminal history will not stop you from getting a job. Plenty of people who have prior convictions and records have secured jobs. In […]
It is no secret that a significant percentage of California residents are made up of immigrants. In Los Angeles alone, there are an estimated 800,000 undocumented immigrants, many of whom came over nearly 10 years ago. This statistic comes from USC’s Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration. Since Donald Trump became President Elect, many […]
In a state where gun laws are already considered among the most restrictive in the country, the majority of voters just agreed to make it even more so. California voters approved Prop 63, which includes, but is not limited to: Speeding up the seizure of guns from individuals who are no longer allowed to own […]
The number of traffic and vehicle-related deaths continue to rise, stubbornly. Data from state authorities have found that the number of deaths increased 9 percent since January from the same period last year, and 18 percent from two years ago; that’s approximately 19,100 people who have died. The number of injured people is 2.2 million. […]