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Police officers have the authority to institute traffic stops, some of which are because of suspected drunk driving. They can’t conduct these stops for no reason. Instead, they must have reasonable suspicion. The standard of reasonable suspicion is very low, but it...
Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses can lead to numerous significant penalties. People accused of drunk driving may have to serve time in jail or pay large fines. They typically also lose their driver's licenses temporarily. Individuals accused of drunk driving...
Theft crimes of all kinds, from shoplifting to organized retail theft, are increasingly a problem in California and throughout the country. State lawmakers throughout the U.S. are taking steps to increase penalties for thefts and resale of multiple, high-value items...
Drug possession charges are often relatively straightforward. Police officers find drugs in someone's pockets or in their backpack. There is little question of who actually owned those drugs in most cases. Other times, police officers find drugs in a location where...
When people think of domestic violence, they often picture physical harm. While acts like hitting or pushing are commonly recognized, abuse can take many forms. Non-physical domestic violence is real and harmful. It can impact a person’s emotional health, financial...
Driving under the influence is serious on its own. However, the situation takes a heavier turn when a child is in the car. Not only are the legal penalties more severe, but the impact can be lifelong. You are no longer just facing a possible DUI. There is now the...
If you have ever wondered why someone would take back a domestic violence complaint, you are not alone. It is something that happens more often than people think. While it may seem confusing from the outside, there are usually deep emotional, financial or...
Police officers have to ensure that they follow proper protocol because every rule and guideline is rooted in protecting rights while balancing public safety. One area that they must ensure they always comply with is search and seizure laws. In order to search a...
When accused of committing a crime by harming another person, one potential defense you may want to consider is claiming that you were only acting in self-defense. You didn’t want to injure anyone else, and you were not acting in an aggressive manner. The other person...
If you live in California and you’re at least 21 years old, you have a lot of options to buy marijuana products. The state has legalized marijuana for recreational use. California was one of the first, although the same is now true for about half of the United States....