When it comes to juvenile drunk driving laws, California has some of the strictest laws in the country. Minors can be arrested and charged with drunk driving with even the slightest trace of alcohol in their system. This is known as a Zero Tolerance policy. When you are under 21 and suspected of drunk driving, […]
Archives for September 2011
Three Strikes Laws In California
One of the most notorious aspects of the California criminal code is the “Three Strikes Law.” Under this area of the law, anyone who has already been convicted of two serious or violent felonies can face life imprisonment if they are charged with committing a third felony of any kind. Even if you only have […]
The Difference Between Murder And Manslaughter
The taking of another person’s life is a serious offense in any situation, but if the death was not intentional, the charges will not be as grave as those involving the purposeful attempt to take someone’s life. If someone has been purposefully killed, the person responsible will usually be charged with murder, whether or not […]
Accused of Shoplifting In California?
Shoplifting is not limited to the mere act of taking something from a store without paying for it. If you change the price tag on an item to avoid paying the full cost, or if you eat food in a grocery store without paying for it, you are shoplifting. In California, shoplifting is most often […]
