Monthly Archives: August 2017

When Social Media Pranks Turn Into Crimes

Do not be surprised if you post incriminating content on your social media and then a few days later, the police come knocking at your door. Social media is no longer just about exchanging memories and connecting with friends. It is now also about business, politics, and even fighting crime. If something suspicious pops up […]

It is Illegal to Not Disclose Certain Health Information to Sexual Partners

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As singer Usher is learning the hard way, it is a crime to fail to let your sexual partner or partners know that you have an STD before engaging in sexual contact. Usher is now facing a lawsuit because of his neglect. It is unfortunate for him, but hopefully many others, probably who follow celebrity […]

Texting While Driving Is Illegal

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Being distracted while driving can be very risky. If a driver is not fully paying attention to the road around him or her, they run the chance of hitting something they could have avoided. Car accidents can be very destructive, especially at higher speeds. This is why many state around the country have laws against […]

Next Beach Trip, You Can Bring the Alcohol!

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The list of items to pack for a beach trip is pretty straight forward. You need blankets and towels, sun screen, hats, sunglasses, some water and snacks, and some toys like Frisbees and footballs. One of the main things that stays off of most people’s beach lists is booze since most beaches ban alcohol. Well […]

Jaywalking Is a Crime

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While we do it every day without a second thought, driving can actually be quite dangerous. One small surprise is all it takes to cause an accident with disastrous results. That is why there are so many laws that relate to driving to try to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. This is the main reason […]

Conserving Water in California

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While the drought may technically be over for many areas of California, it is never a bad idea to conserve water. Not only is conserving water good for the planet, it can be very good for your wallet as well. Many people argue against water conservation, stating that 71% of the earth is covered in […]

Littering Is Still a Crime

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Many people dismiss littering as no big deal. After all, what does it matter if you throw one disposable cup out of your car window while driving? Well, aside from the fact that no one likes to look at garbage, it is never just one person who thinks like that. Thousands of people think that […]

Passing Cars While Driving

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It is no surprise that Californians spend a lot of time behind the wheels of our cars. This means we spend a lot of time on the road, which makes it very likely that we’ve encountered other drivers who are less than great. Every once in a while, we will come across a driver going […]

Getting a Ticket for Driving Too Slow?

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Everyone knows that they can get a ticket for driving too fast, or running through a stop sign. However, many people do not realize that they can get a ticket for driving too slow. Driving so slow that the vehicle is impeding the flow of traffic can earn the driver a ticket. Impeding the flow […]

Public Defenders v. Private Attorneys

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Public defenders and hired lawyers serve the same purpose: to defend and fight for their client in court. Their goal is to persuade the jury and the judge that their client is innocent of the charges against them. Although they serve the same purpose, both have pros and cons when defending a client. Public Defender […]