Understanding the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault

Understanding the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault

If you’re confused by the idea that in California has two different types of assault, simple and aggravated, you’re not alone. The state is full of people who don’t know the difference between these two criminal charges. Throwing a punch at a guy who was irritating you while you were trying to enjoy a beer […]

Early Warning Signs that Your Kid Has Encountered a Cyberbully

Early Warning Signs that Your Kid Has Encountered a Cyberbully

Social media is a great thing. Social media sites let you stay in contact with friends and family you wouldn’t otherwise see. You can connect with your community, join groups, play games, and simply shoot the breeze. It’s great. There is a dark side to social media. The same social media sites you like to […]

Changes to 2020’s California Voting System

Changes to 2020’s California Voting System

Every single election year provides lawmakers with a new opportunity to tweak California’s voting system. Here are the changes that will impact voters on November 3rd. Changes to How Candidates Names Appear on the Ballot Before 2020, California voting laws listed some situations where the names of the candidates had to be translated into another […]

What to do if Your Suspect Your Child’s Being Terrorized by a Cyberbully

What to do if Your Suspect Your Child’s Being Terrorized by a Cyberbully

As a parent, there’s nothing worse than knowing your child is hurting. When a cyberbully is the cause of that hurt, it’s perfectly natural to want to shatter your smartphone/laptop/tablet and never allow any type of social media into your home. Unfortunately, that’s not a realistic option. If you suspect your child is being terrorized […]

When Will California Allow you to Leave Your Child Home Alone

When Will California Allow you to Leave Your Child Home Alone

There comes a point in every parent’s life when they ask themselves the question, “can I leave my child home alone?” Many parents assume that California has a law stating when a child is old enough to be left home alone, but that’s not the case. At this point, California lawmakers leave it up to […]

California’s Noise Protection Laws

California’s Noise Protection Laws

There’s nothing worse than noisy neighbors. Without fail, neighbors only seem to get noisy after you’ve had a long day and only want to crawl into bed and sleep for twelve straight hours. The more exhausted you are, the louder they seem to get. Figuring out how to handle your noisy neighbors isn’t easy. Yes, […]

Getting a Restraining Order in California

Getting a Restraining Order in California

The first thing you need to know about getting a restraining order in California is that you can’t simply go around filing one against anyone who gives you the side-eye. You do have to have a legitimate reason for needing one. When you decide to get a restraining order filed against someone, you must legitimately […]

Littering in California

Littering in California

California lawmakers want to keep the state’s environment nice so that future generations will enjoy a high quality of life in California. Strict anti-littering laws is one of the tools being used to protect the environment. What is Littering We should all be responsible for our trash and make sure it’s properly disposed of, but […]

Can You Leave the Scene of an Accident

Can You Leave the Scene of an Accident

You’ve just been involved in an accident. As far as you can tell, it’s not a big deal. You barely bumped the other car’s back bumper. There can’t possibly be any damage to their car so surely it’s perfectly acceptable for you to simply drive around their car and get on with your day. Wrong. […]

California’s Move Over Law

California’s Move Over Law

Police officers, first-responders, and emergency vehicle operators put their life on the line to keep the streets safe. Each time they pull onto the shoulder of the road, they’re trusting that the passing motorist will lookout and drive extra defensively. The problem was that too many drivers failed to pay attention when they encountered flashing […]