California has a reputation for having some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. The intensity of the laws combined with the legal consequences if you’re caught breaking any of the laws while carrying a firearm has prompted many people to leave their firearms at home and explore other means of self-protection while…
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Unlawful Imprisonment in California
Despite what some people think, unlawful imprisonment in California doesn’t refer to someone who has been convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. Legally speaking, unlawful imprisonment is a charge that is filed against someone who is accused of holding another person against their will. It’s not unusual for an unlawful imprisonment charge to accompany…
Read MoreAggravated Trespass in California
Most people don’t know that there’s such a thing as aggravated trespass in California until they see it’s one of the criminal charges they’re facing. Aggravated felony trespass is addressed in Penal Code 601 PC. The fact that you’re facing an aggravated trespass charge indicates the police have gathered evidence that suggests you threatened to…
Read MoreSmash n Grab Robberies
A type of robbery that has been dubbed smash n grab has started to plaque the United States, but it has become especially common in California. In November 2021 witnesses became alarmed when they noticed a large group of about 40 to 50 people swarm into a Bay Area mall. Members of the mob were armed…
Read MoreBe Smart. Don’t Drink and Drive on St. Patrick’s Day
Many people spend the entire year looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday is a huge deal in some locations, particularly those that have a large Irish American population. The great thing about St. Patrick’s Day is that the holiday is basically a 24-hour party. Many bars and restaurants run all sorts of special….
Read MoreAfter Hours Alcohol Sales in California
Businesses that have gone through the effort of applying for a California liquor license and who are approved agree to only sell alcohol during the permitted hours. The good news is that there aren’t many times when you’re not allowed to sell alcohol to customers. At this point, the only times California prohibits the sale…
Read MoreYou Can Still Get Your Drinks To-Go
For as long as most of us can remember if you wanted to go out for a drink, you had to stay at the bar until you were finished. You weren’t allowed to order a drink to go. During the Covid-19 pandemic, things changed. Bar and restaurant owners struggled to keep their businesses afloat while…
Read MoreCan you Sleep in Your Car in California?
The increasingly rising cost of renting an apartment in California has created an unusual trend. Instead of spending more than half their paycheck on rent each month, some people have taken to living in their cars. This is particularly common in the summer when the weather is warm enough to make life without a heater…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Most Unusual Driving Laws
Every state has a few strange laws that cause people to scratch their heads. California is not an exception. There are three very strange driving laws could impact you no matter where you are in California. The first odd California driving law is that you aren’t allowed to go faster than 60 miles per hour…
Read MoreCalifornia Cracking Down on Emotional Support Dogs
Emotional support dogs were never intended to take the place of service animals. When the idea of emotional support dogs (and other pets) was first introduced, it was to provide people who suffered from anxiety and loneliness with a companion at home. The term was first coined to help people who needed a pet to…
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