Mad, scared, worried, stressed – these are feelings that you face when you learn a loved one of yours has been arrested. Think about what your loved one is feeling, and what they are going through. They have it so much worse than you. What they need most right now is for you to support…
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Are You Sure You Want to Post That Online?
Employers are not the only people you should be worried about when you think, “I shouldn’t post that on social media.” These days, friends, family, police officers, activists groups, and even the general public need to be taken into consideration. Everyone is on social media and you never know whose hands your content can end…
Read MoreWhen Things Do Not Go Perfectly Right
Tell yourself that 2017 will be the year that everything goes right, and commit to this statement as much as possible. Everyone knows that some things will go a little wrong every now and then, and that is okay. After all, life is not perfect. The little wrongs are easy to fix, but the bigger…
Read MoreSo What if You Have a Criminal Record?
Having a criminal record is not exactly a good thing, however, having a criminal record is not the worst thing ever. Though it may be a little weight to carry, your criminal record will not ruin your life. Have you ever considered that someone you know, whether your neighbor, coworker, or your child’s friend’s parent,…
Read MoreNew Laws For 2017
Every January 1st, a whole bunch of new laws go into effect in California. The new laws this year include the following: • Minimum wage: any business that employs 26 or more people will be raising their minimum wages to $10.50, up $0.50 per hour. By 2022, it will be $15. • Gun laws: anyone…
Read MoreDid You Know: The Police Need a Warrant to Search Your Cell Phone?
In the broadest answer as to whether the police need a warrant to search your cell phone in California, the answer is yes, they need a warrant unless you give your consent. Technically, the police cannot even look at the screen without a warrant, even if they press the button to turn it off. Cell…
Read MoreNo Matter How Old You Are, Your Parents Will Still Be “Parent-y”
You know all those times growing up you wished your parents would stop being so “parent-y” and just let you go out and do your own thing? You know they are like that for a reason. They are your parents. It is their instinct to always protect and look after you, no matter how old…
Read MoreWhen Search Warrants Are and Are Not Warranted
If you are out on bail, you will have a better time prepping for court, both in your appearance and also in your case. Sometimes the police do not need a warrant, other times, they do. On those other times, the police will want to conduct the search, but not bring a warrant with them…
Read MoreHow to Appear and Conduct in Court
• Arrive to your court hearing a few minutes early. • Dress appropriately, like you are going for an interview. Avoid flashy jewelry and distracting, revealing, and unkempt clothing items. • Remove hats and sunglasses. • Do not chew gum. • Sit and stand straight. • Speak only when you are asked. • Answer only…
Read More“New Year, New Me”
“New Year, New Me.” This is an all too familiar phrase around this time of year. It is cliché, but face it, it is still very applicable and could not be worded any better. There is never a time you should not focus on yourself, and work on making yourself a better person every day….
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