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Riding A Noisy Motorcycle In California

There was a time when riding a noisy motorcycle in California meant you might get issue a fix-it ticket. While ...
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Smoking And Driving

Somewhere along the way, a rumor started to spread. The rumor was that you couldn’t legally smoke and drive a ...
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Flipping Cars In California

Flipping cars is not a new concept, people have been doing it for decades, but it is only recently that ...
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Understanding Cyberstalking

We’ve all turned to the internet when we’ve wanted to learn about a person we’re interested in. For most of ...
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Obstructing The Police In California

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, obstructing the police is, "The offense of hindering a police officer who is in ...
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Understanding Statute Of Limitations In California

Statute of limitations is a term that gets thrown around a lot on legal shows but not everyone fully understands ...
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California’s Good Samaritan Law And Pets

In California, we love our pets as much as we love our brothers and sisters, which is why we have a Good Samaritan law.

Good Samaritan Law makes it legal to smash a car window to save a child or an animal. This law has been in effect for almost a year and it is designed to protect the individual who smashed the car window from criminal charges. In order to be fully protected, the individual must remain present after smashing the window until the police arrive.

Everyone knows that a hot car is a dangerous weapon. If it is hot outside, the car is even hotter inside and the car heats up very quickly too. Even 5 minutes inside a hot car can be deadly. For example, in 2016, on a 91 degree day in San Diego, firefighters rescued a dog from a car that was found to be 160 degrees on the inside...

July 6, 2017

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Is The Convenience Worth The Risk?

Leaving Your Child Unattended In The Car

Do you choose convenience over safety and responsibility, or the other way around? For example, when you have your 4 year old child with you and you need to run into the store to pick up toilet paper on the way home, would you consider leaving your child alone in the parked car? You’d only run into the store for 5 minutes. You are thinking that if you have to bring them, you would certainly be slowed down because they can get fussy.

If you do consider the more convenient idea of leaving your child alone in the car for a few minutes, you should think again. Not only is this an irresponsible decision, it is also an illegal one.

In California, it is illegal to leave a child 6 years old or younger in the car unattended unless they are supervised by ...

July 6, 2017

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Laws You Probably Did Not Know You Were Breaking

“It is not every day that you break a law,” you think to yourself. Little do you know that statement might actually be false. It could very well be that you are breaking some law everyday and you do not even realize it. It is not just you, a lot of people are breaking a handful of laws everyday without even knowing.

Here are some of those laws:

Letting Someone Else Use Your Netflix Account

Connectin...

July 6, 2017

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Is Your Car Ready For Summer?

No one wants to get stranded on the side of the road because their car broke down. This is especially true when things start to warm up in summer. Being stranded during the heat of summer can be truly miserable. That is why it is important to take care of your vehicle and make sure that it is in prime condition.

Here are some things that you should check on your vehicle to ensure it gets you where you need to go.

CHECK COOLANT LEVELS IN YOUR RADIATOR
Your radiator is what keeps your engine from overheating while it is running. However, it cannot do this if there is not enough coolant in it. Be sure you have enough coolant in the system, and that there are no leaks or other types of damage to the cooling system.
EXAMINE YOUR TIRES
Your tires face a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis...

July 4, 2017

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What Is A Day In Jail Like?

Jail is undoubtedly the most undesirable place for anyone to be. As much as a person can paint a picture of life in jail, they will never truly grasp the reality of it unless they were a prisoner. Many former prisoners acknowledge that what is shown on TV is a life devoid of happiness, but that portrayal is still nowhere near the true level of loneliness.

A typical day in jail begins with a booming, sudden wakeup call at an hour most people are still sleeping at. Breakfast is served, composed of the bare basics like toast, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal. For the prisoners who are “blessed” to have a job inside prison, they then go to work. There is nothing glorious here. Prisoners earn very little for doing their prison-job, like washing dishes or doing laundry...

July 4, 2017

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Is Driving While Hungover Ok?

Everyone knows that driving while drunk is a bad idea. When you are drunk, you have poor motor control and lack a sense of adequate risk assessment. Basically, you can’t control your actions well and you do things that you wouldn’t normally do while sober. It is easy to see why people should not be driving in this state of inebriation.

However, what many people do not realize is that driving while hungover can be just as bad. When a person is hungover, they may not have any more alcohol in their system, but they are experiencing other symptoms. People who are hungover are usually experiencing sleep deprivation, dehydration, and short-term alcohol withdrawal. The symptoms of all of these can make driving difficult and dangerous for the person.

A study conducted by researchers at Utrech...

July 4, 2017

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What Counts As Drug Possession?

With the passing of Prop 64, the topic of drug possession has become more prominent in recent months. While it is now legal for people 21 and older to possess some small amount of marijuana, this is the only drug that has been legalized. There are still rules and restrictions to its use.

Even though the recreational use of marijuana was legalized, many other drugs and substances remain illegal to use and possess. Some of these illegal substances are:

Heroin

Cocaine

Meth

Ecstasy

LSD

Possessing any of these drugs can get a person in trouble with the law. Now you might be wondering what constitutes as possession in California?

Possession of a drug could be:

Having it on your possession

Having it in your glove box or anywhere else in your vehicle

Having it in your house

When it comes ...

July 2, 2017

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How To Answer: Have You Been Drinking?

If you have never been pulled over for a DUI before, you may wonder how you should answer when asked if you have been drinking after having a drink or 2. As a United States citizen, you have the right against self-incrimination. This means that you do not have to answer that question.

However, that does not mean you have the right to lie to the officer or ignore his or her requests. If the officer asks for your license and registration, you should provide it. Lying, will only make things worse for you. The officer will be able to tell if you have had too much alcohol. If you admit to having two drinks when you really had 6, you will still be asked to take a field sobriety and a breathalyzer test...

July 2, 2017

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Tips For Avoiding The Heat

Summer is finally here and temperatures are on the rise. Summer is a season for exploring and adventure. However, it is also a season of unbearable heat. It is why many people will find themselves hiding out in the shelter of their home, waiting for cooler temperatures.

If you are looking for ways to keep cool this summer, here are a few tips:

Wear light colored, loose fitting, cotton clothing. Cotton stay cooler than synthetic materials.

Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water or sports drinks with plenty of electrolytes.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine since these cause dehydration.

Avoid going outdoors during the middle of the day. Instead, go out during the morning or evening when it is cooler.

Use fans to circulate the air in your house and make it feel cooler.

Keep water bottles i...

July 2, 2017

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What To Do When Moving To A Different State

The rule is the same whenever a person moves to a different state. If a person decide to live in another state permanently, they will need to check in with the DMV to take care of a few changes, like driver’s license and car registration. If they do not do this, they risk being cited by the police if and when they are caught.

If you have a friend or a family member moving to California permanently, they will need to get their license or identification card updated with a new local address within 10 days of moving. If there is a teenager who currently has a driver’s permit, this will also need to be updated. It is a good idea for your loved one to get familiarized with our driving and safety laws, because not all driving laws are the same in each state...

June 29, 2017

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