Sometimes the law is unjust. The law itself may be morally reprehensible, the penalties may be too harsh for the crime, or an ordinarily reasonable law may seem unfair in a particular case. In these cases, jurors may sometimes resort to a practice known as jury nullification, meaning they base their verdict not on the […]
Everything You Should Know About Conjugal Visits in California
Conjugal visits are regularly referenced in movies and TV shows, but they almost seem unreal. After all, why should people serving time for crimes be allowed to have sex when they’re supposed to be punished? But that’s one of the big misconceptions about what the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation calls “Family Visits.” The official name isn’t […]
How to Help Protect Undocumented People You Care About from ICE
If you’ve been spurred to action to help protect their neighbors, friends, and family members who may be targeted by the ramped up ICE raids, do your research before taking action. While social media users have a lot of “advice” for how to protect people from ICE and Border Patrol raids, much of their suggestions […]
Can Teachers Carry Guns on Campus in California?
School shootings have become a sad reality in our current world. While some people argue the solution lies in creating more gun laws to prohibit potential mass murderers from gaining access to these weapons, others believe we should instead ensure more “good guys,” such as teachers, have firearms so potential killers can be stopped before […]
Larry David Has ‘No Lessons Learned’ Regarding Courtroom Proceedings
Mark Twain advised entertainers to ‘never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Throughout the twelve seasons of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David heartily embraced those words, making a farce of his own life as he plays a fictional version of himself. Of course, he already test-drove this recipe for success […]
What is the Penalty for Voter Fraud in California?
A democracy can only function when the electorate believes their votes will be counted accurately and fairly. To maintain the system’s integrity, voter and election fraud must be prevented, so California has instituted strong laws and punishments to prevent these crimes. If you have been accused of any crime related to interfering with an election, […]
Will Overturning Roe Vs. Wade Affect Californians?
There are a lot of questions circulating now that the world knows Roe Vs. Wade will almost certainly be overturned when the Supreme Court releases their opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June. One thing many people have wondered is how the ruling will impact the notably pro-choice state of California. While […]
