When out in public, behaving like a decent human being is something that is expected of everyone. Respecting other people's personal space, minding our own business, and showing good manners are just a few simple things that help preserve peace and order within a community. Unfortunately, even wi...
Achieving a profession is a milestone that most, if not all, people want to experience at some point in their lives. Indeed, there is nothing more fulfilling than finally manifesting the results of your hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Having that short yet powerful abbreviation in your n...
The importance of honesty in a court trial is immeasurable. If someone is being dishonest -- be it the judge, the attorney, or even the justice system as whole -- then it makes the entire process invalid and justice won't be served. So, if you're called to speak before the judge and give your sid...
Drug abuse is a serious problem in our society. In an effort to combat this issue, several drug-related laws have been passed to restrict and control specific substances. It is important to note that not all of these controlled substances are illegal -- for instance, prescription drugs such as mo...
Generally, the legality of recording the proceedings of any court trial is always a blurred line. This uncertainty could be stemmed from the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court allowed each state to place their own reasonable restrictions on the use and prohibition of recording devices in the courtr...
One Strike Law The one strike law is a type of sentencing enhancement crafted to ensure that people stay away from the horrible criminal acts these laws cover. The most commonly known among these statutes is California's "Three Strike Law," where a person could serve life imprisonment on the thi...
Animal Exhibition Animal fighting matches or animal exhibition is the act of pitting animals against humans or each other. This is a blood sport that resembles gladiator matches involving animals taking severe injuries that may permanently harm or even kill them. In the U.S., the most common fo...
Corruption is a serious issue not just in America, but throughout the world. It wastes the taxes earned from hard-working citizens that would have otherwise been spent to improving the overall quality of life in the country. Often, corruption is manifested through the act of bribery. A person app...
Some of us drive as if the world is a video game. Speeding, beating the red light, and driving on the wrong side of the road are just a few of many driving behaviors that are incredibly dangerous. If you're caught red-handed doing any of the above, it is best to just surrender and follow the orde...
Obstruction Obstructing or interfering with any publicly opened business establishment is a criminal offense. To discourage people from doing so and protect these establishments, the state of California enacted Penal Code PC 602.1 to criminalize such acts. California Penal Code PC 602.1 Sectio...
Not all animals are to be considered as a pet. Sure, for decades, people have been trying to domesticate many animals and succeeded. We now have a plethora of birds, cats, dogs, and rodents as companions. However, many still remain feral and wild. As a matter of fact, even the ones we have befrie...
Animal Abuse To discourage people from intentionally harming any animals, the state of California enacted California Penal Code PC 597, otherwise known as California's Animal Abuse and Cruelty Law. California Penal Code PC 597 The Animal Abuse and Cruelty Law under California Penal Code PC 597...
Emergency situations require immediate action and quick response. Because of the nature of such cases, it would be best to declare one for extreme conditions. However, maybe due to paranoia or just out of mischievous, if not malicious, behavior, there has been a trend of falsely reporting emergen...
It is probably safe to assume that we are more familiar with public nuisance cases than we are of private nuisance. That is because public nuisance impacts a considerable number of persons; hence, it is more commonly known. However, what happens if only one person becomes affected by a nuisance? ...
We all love our pets -- they deserve to be taken good care of. In fact, some of us have even begun involving our fluffy little friends in every single thing they do; from taking a break and watching movies to grocery store trips. However, if you're one of those pet owners who love tagging their p...
As statistics show, there is at least one homeless person in every five individuals living in California, two-thirds of which have no access to any type of shelter. As tragic and alarming as it may sound, however, the state legislature has not even done the bare minimum into solving this issue. I...
California Vehicle Code VC 31 California Vehicle Code VC 31 is the statute that penalizes the malicious act of giving false details or information to a uniformed officer or any law enforcers in that matter while the said officer is performing his/her duty. It states that: “No person shall give,...
A case's success depends almost entirely on the verdict thrown unto the dependant. This results from the combination of all the different circumstances of the case. Because of that, the presence of fairness and truth is held with utmost sanctity. But, what happens if one party decides to corrupt ...
For individuals who have little to no knowledge about firearms, a “wallet gun” sounds like a toy that you can buy from a thrift shop. However, wallet guns are legitimate weapons that fire real bullets. And not only can they be lethal, but they are also illegal in the state of California. As s...
While we may still not have flying cars sharing the sky with airplanes just yet, we do have drones. As California law defines, a drone is an unpiloted aircraft -- that is, it operates without having a human pilot on board. Indeed, this concept of unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs sounds very futur...
It seems that in every single human endeavor, there is something that we cannot avoid: annoying people. Whether you're waiting in line, enjoying a walk in the public park, or even minding your own business inside a library, there are always people who ruin everyone else's mood. The same can be sa...
When you think of the word “lynching”, what comes first in your mind? Is it the terrifying imageries of individuals hanged by the neck with an angry mob rooting for their demise? Or is it a group of violent rioters using force and violence to remove someone from the custody of the cops? Depending...
Gun control laws are there for a reason. They help regulate and prevent the use of firearms in criminal and violent actions. Most importantly, these laws aid in making sure that the community is safe from armed criminals. However, how would these goals be achieved if we fail to notice illegal fir...
On one fateful evening in the year 2012, 17-year-old African American Trayvon Martin was walking back from the townhouse of his father's fiancee. Little did he know that in just a few moments, he would be part of arguably the most infamous self-defense case in America's history. It all started wh...
Suppose you are home alone and suddenly a group of teenagers starts breaking into your property. They're unaware of your presence in the house and they are unarmed. You, on the other hand, have a loaded pistol at your reach and a window with which you can escape without being detected. In this si...
