Tag Archives: California law

If Help Comes To You, Take It

If Help Comes To You, Take It If a good friend of yours asks you to let them help you, let them. Sometimes a friend will realize you are in trouble and need help before you even realize it yourself. You probably don’t want to admit it to a friend or yourself that you even […]

The Scariest Things About Jail And How You Can Avoid It

The Scariest Things About Jail And How You Can Avoid It The best thing you might ever invest in is bail for your loved one. Yes it might be very expensive, but the direct effects of your helping bail out is much greater than you can get from anything else. By bailing your loved one […]

The Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, And Felonies

The Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, And Felonies Crimes are categorized into infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies, scanning least problematic and serious to most. Here, we break down how each category is classified: Infractions (violations) Petty offenses Punishable by fines, but not jail time or probation No trial by jury The charged may hire an attorney if […]

What Is The Three Strikes Law In California?

What Is The Three Strikes Law In California? In California, it used to be that any convict who committed any third felony would automatically be sentenced to 25 years+ prison time. This is the Three Strikes Law. However it was so disproportional in how it punished people for various non-violent to violent felonies. For example, […]

Don’t Let The Travel Bug Get You Into Jail Elsewhere!

Don’t Let The Travel Bug Get You Into Jail Elsewhere! You’ve caught the travel bug this warm season and you think you’ve got your prepping and packing on lock. But we will bet you’re not thinking about one thing that can either make or break your trip: the laws that govern the place you’re visiting! […]