Most of us associate the holidays with happiness, family, and love. While many of us focus on the good things during the holiday season, police departments throughout the United States will quickly tell you that crime doesn’t stop during the holidays. What members of law enforcement have noticed is that certain types of crimes seem […]
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What is the difference Between Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol?
‘Tis the season where we’re warned more than ever about the dangers of driving under the influence. In California, driving under the influence means driving while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. Many people often wonder if there is a difference between driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In terms […]
Things That Can Get You Kicked Off a Plane
Every once in a while, the media gets hold of a story about someone getting kicked off an airplane. One of the most famous of these cases involved Alec Baldwin who got into an altercation with a flight attendant while he was playing a game on his tablet. While these stories often seem funny when […]
The Truth About DUI Checkpoints
A majority of drunk drivers are caught because they’re driving erratically and catch the eye of an officer who’s on patrol, this creates a loophole that allows drivers who are technically above the legal blood alcohol level, but still in good control of themselves to often evade detection and arrive home safely. Unless they encounter […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Good Criminal Defense Attorney
One of the biggest decisions you have to make after you’ve been charged with a crime is deciding if you should hire a private criminal defense attorney or if you should take advantage of a public defender. The correct answer is going to vary from one person to another. That being said, there are several […]
What Happens if You’re Summoned to Appear as a Witness in a Trial
It doesn’t matter if the prosecution or the defense thinks you’re a valuable witness, the process is the same for both sides. The first thing they will do is officially summon you to appear. This is done through a formal process in which a court representative hands you the information about how you’re required to […]
Different Types of Criminal Pleas
Shortly after you’ve been formally arrested and charged with a crime, you’ll have an arraignment. The arraignment is your first opportunity to tell a judge how you plead. There are three different ways you can plea: Guilty Not guilty No-contest Guilty A plea of guilty should be self-explanatory. When you tell the judge that you’re […]
What You Need to Know About Shoplifting
A surprising number of people have shoplifted during their lifetime. It’s especially common with young children who will often take something from candy racks. Teenagers will also sometimes shoplift because they were dared by their friends or because they are simply looking for a way to rebel. The problem with shoplifting is that it is […]
What is Catfishing?
What we currently refer to as catfishing, which is pretending to be someone else for the specific purpose of deceiving another, isn’t a new concept. It has been happening since the beginning of time. The difference between now and all the historic cases of catfishing is that social media has made deceit and connecting with […]
3 Common Social Media Crimes
Most of us love social media sites. They provide us with an easy way to stay in touch with loved ones, the ability to let people know what we’re up to and to simply check in with someone. What many of us don’t think about is how individuals with criminal intentions can use social media […]