Can You Film The Police During A Traffic Stop?
As cell phones have become more and more useful in situations involving law enforcement in recent years, many people wonder if it is legal to video record police when pulled over. Why would someone want to video police, and are there reasons this would be a good idea?...
California Prostitution Law – An Overview
In California, engaging in prostitution, as well as soliciting prostitution, is illegal. This is true even if the acts of prostitution were engaged in willfully and consent was present. Being charged with prostitution can have major consequences, including jail time...
I Got Convicted of Murder in California—But I didn’t Pull the Trigger?!? SB 1437 and SB 775 Explained
A Hypothetical Scenario: Tim and Tom decide to rob a T-Mobile Store. Tim uses a gun to intimidate one of the store employees. While forcing the employee to place items in the bag, the employee tries to get the gun away from Tim, the armed robber. During the scuffle...
Theft Crimes in California
Theft involves stealing property or money that belongs to someone else without their consent whether it involves a bank, business, or other entity, or an individual or private residence. Theft offenses may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on certain...
PTSD And Car Accidents
According to the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, people often develop PTSD after witnessing or experiencing an event perceived as life-threatening. Someone may develop post-traumatic stress disorder after being sexually assaulted, involved in...