Detained Vs Arrested: What is the Difference
Let’s understand detained vs arrested with an example Imagine you’re at home with a friend watching a cop show. A character is driving in their car, and they swerve; the cop pulls them over, thinking they’ve been drinking. The cop gets the person’s license and registration. After a tense moment of waiting, he returns with […]
What’s Legal and What’s Not: All About Cannabis
Not too long ago, each US state prohibited the use of cannabis. But things have changed dramatically. In many states, including California, cannabis is now legal for medicinal and recreational use. But there are still many rules that you must follow to use cannabis legally, even in California and other states where it is recreationally […]
Is it Possible to Have Your California Warrant Recalled Without Having to Pay Bail or Go to Jail?
If you have a warrant can you just pay it? There are hundreds of thousands of outstanding warrants at any given time in California. Though it is possible to have a warrant recalled, most people don’t know how–or where to start. When facing a warrant, the most important thing to do is to take action […]
What Are the Penalties in California for Attempted Murder?
If you are facing an attempted murder sentence in California, the best first step is to seek competent legal counsel as soon as possible. The seriousness of attempted murder charges is second only to a charge for murder. If convicted of attempted murder, the severity of your sentence is typically not as long as a […]
What is 1st 2nd and 3rd Degree Murders?
It does not take a legal expert to know that murder is one of the most severe charges police can levy against an individual. Thousands of movies and television shows focus on murder, and it is a crime that receives the most media attention. If you are someone you know has been charged, you may […]