It is not only the driver's responsibility to keep the roads safe at all times; that obligation is given to everyone benefitting from it, including pedestrians. Vehicular accidents are not entirely the fault of the driver. There are cases when, due to negligence and irresponsibility, a pedestrian...
Moving to another country and being legally recognized as its citizen is a privilege wanted by many but granted only to a few. This is called immigration. Be it to escape the hardships in their home countries, i.e., social or political conflicts and violence, or access better civil and social opp...
Way back in 2004, former state governor and the terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill which makes it illegal to distribute commercial works electronically, specifically audiovisual files or recordings, to at least 10 people without citing the link to its source. This encompasses electron...
Loitering is one of many crimes considered as an inherent preceding offense to other forms of public crime and disorder. Public nuisance, street violence, and public display of obscenity are some categories highly related to loitering. The difference, however, is the fact that loitering is not a ...
It is a marketing team's job to advertise a product using the best of their abilities. To gather as much attention and publicity as possible, a common strategy is to exaggerate a product's characteristics. Most, if not all, advertising firms do this. However, to intentionally mislead the consumer...
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, that means to imitate someone is to pay him/her a genuine compliment. That is why celebrities usually take comedians lightheartedly impersonating them as something wholesome. However, using someone else's personal identity to commit harmful an...
The act of intentionally damaging a phone, electrical, or any utility line is a malicious, if not harmful, deed. It can result in a plethora of consequences, i.e., loss of necessary connections like electricity, water, or internet connection— all necessary for everyday living, especially in a mod...
Road safety encompasses a wide variety of instances. After all, it is not only overspeeding that can lead to road harms, so can "under speeding." To prevent those from happening, the state of California enacted Vehicle Code 22400 to penalize any motorist going under the minimum speed requirement ...
There is a misconception among Americans that riot and protests mean the same thing -- they don't. For one thing, the latter is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Americans have the right to march, parade, circulate petitions, leaflets, ask for signatures, and other forms ...
Media often underplays the seriousness of taking one's vehicle without consent. Sure, sneaking out in the middle of the night and driving your parents' car to fetch your date seems fun, but it is actually a crime that could put you up to 3 years behind bars. This crime is called joyriding and ...
California is infamous for its highly destructive wildfires. However, not all of them have naturally occurred. In fact, the most recent one was apparently caused by a gender reveal party, which left more than 10,000 acres of land to be completely decimated by the fire. The smoke from the massive ...
Indeed, humankind is the dominating animal species on this planet. However, this does not warrant that it is fine or acceptable to abuse any other mammal, reptile, fish, bird, or amphibian creatures situated below that hierarchy. The law recognizes that it is our responsibility, as a more knowled...
On the ground, driving with a clear head is a must. It is so that the driver and other people using the road will be safe and secure. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense that may possibly lead to the revocation or suspension of one's driving privileges. Now, wh...
They say nothing beats the love that a parent has for his or her child. In fact, sometimes it is even regarded as the most powerful thing in the world. It is important to remind your child of how special and important they are to you. In some cases, however, parents make bad decisions when trying...
A public nuisance is a very broad concept that encompasses a wide variety of minor crimes that threaten the health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience, or welfare of the community. For example, you may have experienced being extremely annoyed by the sound of your neighbor's stereo blasting a po...
Many people have fallen victim to the dangerous pranks pulled by rebellious teenagers. Some do it for fun, while others do it primarily to annoy people. These childish schemes can come in many different forms, whether it be jumping out of a bush to scare passersby or playing inappropriate sounds ...
The criminal justice system's primary goal is to provide non-discriminatory justice to everyone regardless of race, color, gender, sex, social status, etc. To accomplish the said goal, the law must be aware of all the necessary details that might affect the trial's outcomes. That is the purpose o...
Under the watchful eyes of the law, businesses that earn their profit through unjust means are seen as criminal activities and will be dealt as such. One of the most common forms of illegal trade is through the operation of chop shops. California Vehicle Code 10801 California Vehicle Code 10801...
Human trafficking is perhaps the greatest ethical dilemma that our world is currently facing. While it's not as observable as other societal issues, such as poverty, racism, and diplomatic issues, it definitely still is happening under our noses. Indeed, it is frightening to think that such a vil...
They say children are the symbol of love and commitment between two people. That's because bringing a living, breathing, tiny little human into this world means you're signing up for new and heavier responsibilities that you will share with your significant other. But what happens to the child if...
The topic of police brutality is something that took the world by storm, especially after the death of George Floyd. It is true that the men in blue are there to ‘serve and protect' the community, but there are unfortunate cases where they go beyond the lines of their duties and responsibility. W...
When we hear of the word “prison”, the first things that probably pop up in our minds are the picture of metal bars, a bright orange uniform, and the faces of scary-looking people. In this article, however, we will be dealing with a different type of “imprisonment”, one that does not necessarily ...
There are a plethora of videos on the internet showcasing hilarious instances where people somehow drive on the wrong side of the road. Indeed, we laugh out loud when we watch them, but when the tables turn, you won't really find it funny anymore. According to California Vehicle Code VC 21651...
A criminal surrenders some of his/her rights the moment he/she commits the crime. Depending on the severity of the violation, many, if not all, of the offenses result in jail time or incarceration. When in prison, one is isolated from the society inside the confines of the facility. This isolatio...
Marriage is considered the epitome of all romantic relationships. It is typically seen as the ultimate bond that a couple engages in. Legally, it is also a social contract where partners are lawfully required to follow a set of standards and regulations to qualify for several civic and social pre...
