You may be able talk your way out of a traffic ticket, but there is no such thing as talking your way out of an arrest. You can try, but it will not work. Never try to physically resist arrest, as that will only make the matter worse. After you are arrested, you will be…
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How Soon After the Arrest will Charges be Filed and the Defendant can Post Bail?
The U.S. Constitution says that a defendant has the right to a speedy trial. This does not mean the trial itself will be completed within a certain amount of days. It means that the time between the formal arrest and the decision of the formal charges must be a reasonable amount of time. For most…
Read MoreIs There a Legal Obligation to Report a Crime as a Witness?
There was a recent incident involving rape, Facebook, and what did or did not happen after the fact. An adolescent Chicago girl was raped by 5 or 6 males and the incident was streamed live on Facebook long enough for nearly 50 people to watch and know what was going on. None of those nearly…
Read MoreGambling Laws of California
Many types of gambling are illegal in California, but at least Las Vegas is not too far away! It is worth noting that not all forms of gambling are outlawed in California. Here are some ways gamblers can get their fix without having to leave California: • Indian Casinos – These are similar to Vegas-style…
Read MoreWhat to Expect with the New Marijuana Laws of California
As you know, California passed Prop 64 last November, making marijuana usage legal in California. However, as you might expect, the prop is not that simple to follow. There are details and complexities written within the prop and forthcoming laws. There are regulations and concerns that must be addressed. Here is what you should know…
Read MoreAwkward Conversations Before Spring Break Begins
When you hear Spring Break you think of one thing: your college kid going out each day to the beach with alcohol, and then hitting the club at night with alcohol. The scenery may differ but there is always alcohol, your kid’s friends, who you may or may not know, and more college-aged kids who…
Read MoreBail Your Easter Bunny Out of Jail!
If tradition has it that your husband plays the role of the Easter Bunny every year, then it would just be wrong to have someone else stand in for the role this year as your husband sits in jail. Your husband is a father and even an uncle, he does not deserve to miss out…
Read MoreGet Your Partner Home in Time for Easter
Easter Sunday is a family holiday. You spend the day helping your children dye Easter eggs without making too much of a mess, hunting for candy-filled Easter Eggs before the others find them, visiting the Easter Bunny, and devouring a delicious family meal that no one else can beat. This is not a day you…
Read MoreLA Signs New Directive Order to Protect its Residents, Regardless of Immigration Status
You know how there has been a lot of news and talk lately surrounding the discussion of immigration? Well, there is even more news. Now, Los Angeles police and city employees will not enforce federal immigration laws, as ordered by the new executive directive that Mayor Eric Garcetti just signed. The directive also says that…
Read MoreNo Child Left Behind
As the weather begins to warms up again here in Southern California, we would like to remind parents that convenience is not always the better option, especially when it comes to your kids. It could be the line that defines whether you are a good or bad parent! For example, you just picked up your…
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