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...
Fierce Defense Of Your Freedom And Rights
Year: 2020
Gun-Free School Zone Act of 1995 – California Penal Code PC 626.9
Schools are where the children of tomorrow are being molded and prepared for the future. Because of its importance, the state aims to protect it at all costs and keep it free from any harm. Danger can come in many shapes and sizes. One of the most common forms that it...
Wearing a Disguise to Evade Police – California Penal Code PC 185
Wearing masks and costumes are not necessarily illegal. There are even some customs and traditions rooted in the very idea of wearing it. Costumes and masks represent cultures or characters, depending on the purpose and sentiments of the users. However, some people...
Planting or Tampering with Evidence – California Penal Code PC 141
The outcomes of a legal proceeding will solely depend on the facts of the case. Thus, people would do everything to provide evidence to sway the judge and jury on their side. However, as a desperate attempt, people often manipulate pieces of evidence to interfere with...
Animal Cruelty – California Penal Code PC 597
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...
False Imprisonment – California Penal Code PC 236 and PC 237
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”,...
California Speed Contests – California Vehicle Code CVC 23109
Speed is exhilarating. That is a sentiment claimed by a lot of drivers while talking about driving. One finds him/herself filled with adrenaline when he/she is behind the wheel. To satisfy that thrill, there are dozens of sporting events dedicated to high-speed...
Polygraph Tests in California
In a criminal trial, to prove one's innocence is the primary goal of an attorney. A good defense lawyer will do anything to do so. Because, after all, it is the deciding factor on what the charges will be or whether or not they will be dismissed. That is why the...
Ignition Interlock Device in California? – Court Mandated IID California Vehicle Code
Driving is a privilege not a right; one that comes with heavy responsibilities. A driver must always be aware of the surroundings – always a hundred percent alert, mindful, and, reactive, and responsive. Not only is his/her safety on the line but also the wellbeing...
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal? – California Vehicle Code VC 2914.2(a)
Day after day, our local government units and concerned organizations alike have emphasized the importance of having a clear head when getting behind the wheel. If you drive while high or drunk, you're more than likely to get involved in a fatal crash -- it is a...