Found a Lost Pet? Here’s What you Have to Do

Found a Lost Pet? Here’s What you Have to Do

It happens all the time. A dog appears in your yard or you find a cat while your out on a walk. Even though the animal isn’t yours, you invite it into your home. At this point, you find yourself in the crossroads of an ethical decision. Do you keep the lost pet or do […]

California’s Video Taping Laws

California’s Video Taping Laws

T here was a time when no one worried about what would happen if they videotaped someone. Prior to cell phone cameras, it was nearly impossible for the average person to videotape someone without the person being taped knowing about it. Now that everyone has a video camera on their cell phone, many people have […]

California’s Peeping Tom Laws

California’s Peeping Tom Laws

T he problem with California’s “Peeping Tom” laws is that they aren’t written as clearly as they should be. There is a great deal of room for interpretation which makes the case difficult for both sides to prove. Peeping Tom laws are covered in California Penal Code Section 647(i) PC. The code states that a […]

Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel in California

Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel in California

We’ve all done it. Gotten behind the wheel and driven when we were tired. Most of the time rolling down the window, cranking up the radio, and indulging in a massive amount of caffeine is enough to get us safely where we need to be. The problem is that some people don’t make it to […]

California’s Attitude Toward Vandalism

California’s Attitude Toward Vandalism

Vandalism is often an act of passion. Most of us are angry or hurt. We want to strike back at the person we believe treated us badly. We might choose to do this by smashing their mailbox, spray painting a crude message on the side of their house, or slashing their tires. Normally, we feel […]

The Legal Ramifications of Falsely Reporting a Crime in California

The Legal Ramifications of Falsely Reporting a Crime in California

We’ve all been in a situation where someone has done something that deeply hurts us. When that happens, we can’t stop thinking about how we can get revenge. In most cases, the anger fades and you never take action against the other person. There have been cases of people reporting a false crime in an […]

What Exempts you from Wearing a Face Mask in California

What Exempts you from Wearing a Face Mask in California

Concern about the rising number of COVID-19 cases and a strong desire to avoid shutting down the economy prompted California’s governor to take the drastic measure of making face masks mandatory. In addition to wearing a face mask, you are also expected to keep a minimum of 6 feet between yourself and everyone else and […]

Legal Responsibilities Attached to Witnessing a Crime in California

Legal Responsibilities Attached to Witnessing a Crime in California

As you were walking your dog, you witnessed a hit and run. No one was hurt, but the fleeing car did do quite a bit of property damage. Suddenly you’re in the middle of a moral dilemma. Should you report the crime or should you pretend it didn’t happen and simply go home. While no […]

When Are You Required to Wear a Face Mask In California

When Are You Required to Wear a Face Mask In California

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered some pretty serious life changes. Recently, California’s governor declared that everyone is required to wear a face mask. Why are Face Masks Required in California There is a great deal of debate about whether the governor actually can demand that everyone wear a face mask in California. The decision wasn’t […]

What is Housing Discrimination

What is Housing Discrimination

I t is incredibly difficult to find affordable housing in California. The average price of a home in California is $600,000 which is double the national average. There are several reasons for the housing crisis, including: ✦ The number of homes/apartment buildings that have been destroyed by wildfires in recent years ✦ High construction costs […]