Yearly Archives: 2018

Is Aggravated Trespassing Really Any Different from Plain Old Trespassing?

Is Aggravated Trespassing Really Any Different from Plain Old Trespassing?

The word aggravated on a charge looks scary, but some people who are charged with aggravated trespassing don’t understand how the word applies to them. Sure, they know that they were on private property, but since they didn’t have a weapon, how can it possibly be aggravated. In California, you can be charged with aggravated […]

You Won’t Believe How Homeless We Are

You Won’t Believe How Homeless We Are

When you drive downtown in any city in Californian, there is at least one street that is home to the area’s homeless. These sections of towns are unclean, and people usually avoid them like the plague. Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the homeless population in California. There could be many factors that […]

What is Probation Anyways?

What is Probation Anyways?

No one likes getting in trouble. We were all kids once, and experienced the feeling of disappointment from a parent. Then you try to move on, but you siblings or friends like to remind you of that one mistake you made 5 years ago. That makes it worse. Being reminded constantly of the mistake doesn’t […]

It’s Not Just a Joyride

It’s Not Just a Joyride

There are plenty of games and shows that like to dabble in the excitement of being a criminal. They’re fun and thrilling to watch as the character steals a car and goes on a high-speed chase. Californians love to watch real-life high-speed chases on the news every chance we get. It’s the adrenaline, the thrill […]

Handicap Parking Laws

Handicap Parking Laws

We all know the struggle of trying to find the perfect parking spot. During the summer months, it seems near impossible to find a good spot. The best spot is usually reserved for drivers with handicaps, and even then there are few of the spots still. It may be tempting to just park in a […]

Standing Your Ground While Defending your Home in California

Standing Your Ground While Defending your Home in California

California, as well as several other states, have what is referred to as “stand-your-ground-laws.” The purpose of these laws is to allow you to use deadly force when placed in a situation where you need to defend yourself. One of the most famous cases where stand-your-ground laws were a factor in getting someone off a […]

Self-Defense in California

Self-Defense in California

In California you can’t be found guilty of a violent crime provided you can prove that the only reason you used the violent action was in self-defense. In addition to proving that you were in danger, you’ll also have to prove that your actions were reasonable given the set of circumstances you found yourself in. […]

Rights of Homeowners While Within Their Home

Rights of Homeowners While Within Their Home

The great thing about owning your own home is that you’re far freer to do what you wish with it. However, it’s important to understand that even though you own the property, you aren’t necessarily allowed to do absolutely anything on or two it. Every single township/city in California has ordinances that restrict some of […]

Protecting your Property from Creditors in California

Protecting your Property from Creditors in California

Just because you owe a debt, it doesn’t mean you should sacrifice your home. To protect homeowners, California legislatures created a series of California homestead real estate laws that are specifically designed to ensure that non-consensual creditors can’t drive you from your home, or that they take the money you made from selling a piece […]

How to Handle Noisy Neighbors

How to Handle Noisy Neighbors

Noisy neighbors can seriously lower your enjoyment of life, particularly when the noise happens late at night. If you’re in the middle of a noisy neighbor situation, here’s some tips that will help you gain some peace. Is the Noise Chronic Truthfully, if the noise issue is just an occasional thing, your best course of […]