Driving With a Suspended California Driver’s License

Driving With a Suspended California Driver's License

One of the consequences of a California DUI conviction is that you’ll lose your driving privileges. The county courthouse where you were convicted usually doesn’t waste any time when it comes to contacting the DMV and letting them know that your license has been suspended. For many of us, the loss of our driver’s license […]

Riding Your Bicycle While Intoxicated

Riding Your Bicycle While Intoxicated

One of the issues people run into when they go out for a night of drinking is that while they take steps to make sure they don’t drive while drunk, they fail to realize that there are other things they can get into trouble for while intoxicated. A perfect example of this is someone who […]

Stay Safe During Wildfire Season

Stay Safe During Wildfire Season

No one who lives in California is ignorant of wildfires and the havoc they wreak. No matter what part of the state you live in, you should know how to take care of yourself if a wildfire is in your area. Have an evacuation plan in mind. Wildfires move fast and can change suddenly. Don’t […]

Safe and Sane vs Dangerous Fireworks in California

Safe and Sane vs Dangerous Fireworks in California

Did you know that California actually has two different categories of fireworks? The first category of fireworks and the one everyone would prefer that you work with is referred to as “safe and sane fireworks”. Most of us are perfectly happy using safe and sane fireworks. These are the simple yet satisfying light shows that […]

Drunk Driving in California Over the Fourth of July

Drunk Driving in California Over the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is one of those holidays when everyone likes to cut loose and really relax. Most of us get to enjoy a long weekend which means we tend to drink a little more than we normally would. The fact that many of us are hanging out with a large group of our […]

Violating a Court Order in California

What Happens if I Have to Skip a Mandatory Court Date

When the court issues an order, you have no choice but to follow it. Failing to adhere to the court order will only make an already bad situation even worse. While you might consider violating a court order to be an act of rebellion, California lawmakers don’t. As for as California lawmakers are concerned, anyone […]

Can I Sue My Neighbor for Harassment?

Can I Sue My Neighbor for Harassment?

In a perfect world, you have great neighbors who you not only like and respect but who are also willing to step up and lend a hand whenever needed. The problem is that we don’t live in a perfect world. While some of us are blessed with fantastic neighbors, others have neighbors who seem determined […]

Music Piracy and The Consequences of Digital Piracy

Music Piracy and The Consequences of Digital Piracy

The cost of living is rising at the speed of light, which has most of us looking at ways we can reduce our discretionary spending. For many of us, that means reducing what we spend on music. The problem is that while not spending money on CDs and music downloads keeps some cash in our […]

5 Things You Can Do to Save Gas While Driving

5 Things You Can Do to Save Gas While Driving

Gas prices have hit historical highs and it doesn’t seem like we’re going to get much relief this summer. While there isn’t anything you can do that will lower the cost per gallon, you can alter your driving habits so that you get the maximum amount of mileage from each gallon you put into your […]

The Negligent Discharge of a Weapon in California

The Negligent Discharge of a Weapon in California

Unless you’ve been convicted of certain felonies or fail to meet some other aspect of California’s gun ownership laws, you’re allowed to own a firearm. What you’re not allowed to do is use the firearm in a negligent manner that could ultimately result in the injury or even death of another person. Even if no […]