Posted by Bulldog Law | Oct 07, 2024 |
In the U.S. legal system, defendants have the right to a fair trial. One essential safeguard of this right is the requirement for prosecutors to disclose evidence that may help the defense, known as "Brady evidence." A failure to meet this obligation is referred to as a Brady violation.
This ar...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Oct 02, 2024 |
In the criminal justice system, homicide cases often revolve around two primary charges: manslaughter and murder. While both involve the unlawful death of another person, the legal definitions, intent, and consequences of these charges vary significantly.
Understanding the difference between ma...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Sep 20, 2024 |
Driving Without A License: California Vehicle Code Section 12500 VCCalifornia law requires that you have a valid driver's license to drive a motor vehicle legally. Driving without a license is strictly prohibited by California law. It can result in fines, fees, and even jail time.California doesn...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Sep 11, 2024 |
Prank calling has long been a favorite pastime for mischievous individuals. It is often seen as a harmless joke or a way to have some fun at someone else's expense. However, while it may seem innocent, prank calls can sometimes cross the line into illegal territory.
The question, "Is prank call...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Aug 16, 2024 |
Understanding the legal system can be daunting, especially when faced with the confusing jargon that often accompanies criminal proceedings. Terms like "acquitted" and "not guilty" are frequently used, but their meanings and implications can be misunderstood. Although they both lead to the defend...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jul 26, 2024 |
An indictment is crucial in the criminal justice system, often shrouded in mystery and confusion. For those facing legal challenges, understanding what an indictment entails is essential for navigating the complex landscape of criminal law. This article will delve into the intricacies of indictme...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jul 17, 2024 |
California has a reputation for its strict laws and regulations, particularly regarding weapons. One category that often sparks debate and confusion is the legality of butterfly knives. Are butterfly knives illegal in California? The short answer is yes, but the specifics are essential for anyone...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jul 12, 2024 |
In California, it is a crime to drive on the wrong side of the road as stated in the California Vehicle Code 21651(b) VC.
Here are four important points you need to know about driving on the wrong side of the road in California.
An accused of VC 21651b may hire an attorney to defend the case. T...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jul 05, 2024 |
According to California Vehicle Code 21950 CVC, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing a roadway within a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk.
When it comes to California's failure to yield laws, there are six essential points to know.
CVC 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jun 01, 2024 |
Receiving a criminal conviction and dealing with its aftermath can be challenging. These incidents can stay on record for a long time, possibly appearing in background checks for various purposes. Because of criminal history evaluations, a single conviction can impact your life significantly, suc...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 31, 2024 |
Many musicians admit to illegal activity in the lyrics of their songs. A famous example is Johnny Cash, who wrote a song claiming to have shot another individual, who then passed away from their injuries. But there are plenty of less high-profile examples, as well. Lil Peep wrote songs about drin...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 27, 2024 |
When you take certain medications, they have warnings on the back label. The warnings may tell you not to take too many doses in a certain timeframe, for instance. Another warning may be that you're not supposed to operate heavy machinery while you are using said medication.
Many people skim righ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 25, 2024 |
Many people get nervous if they see police officers on the street. They may try to avoid contact with those officers, such as turning and walking the other way or turning down the side street.
In the past, there have been cases where police officers have seen this activity and detained those indi...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 23, 2024 |
For those who serve prison terms, re-offending is very common. In fact, some sources claim that it's something that happens to more than 50% of former prisoners. They're going to re-offend at some point, and many people will be re-arrested.
But why does this happen? After all, those who defend th...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 21, 2024 |
When the police question you about a crime, there's a good chance it's because they think you did it. Whether you did or not, it can be a scary situation to be in. Merely being there makes it more likely you are charged with the crime. One of the reasons for this is that you are more likely to ei...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 17, 2024 |
Re-offending is when someone is arrested on criminal charges, they serve their sentence, and then they break the law again after they get out of jail. For instance, someone who is arrested for selling drugs spends a year behind bars, gets out, and begins selling drugs again six months later. Clea...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 12, 2024 |
The Bill of Rights, which includes the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, includes some specific rights concerning those who are interacting with police officers. There are times when police officers must tell people about certain rights that are contained in the Bill of Rights. This notifi...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 10, 2024 |
Crime rates in California show some interesting trends. For one thing, a recent study found a decline in homicides. They had fallen by about 6.1% when analyzing the data from 2022. For the two years prior to this, homicides had been going up, so researchers were encouraged by this change in trend...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 09, 2024 |
When the police dust for fingerprints, they are doing so because these fingerprints can then be connected to the individual accused of the crime. If the police have arrested a suspect and taken their fingerprints, for instance, and those fingerprints match the ones found at the scene, this is ver...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 08, 2024 |
For an action to be legally justifiable, you or whoever is doing the action should be able to support or defend it as lawful within the framework of the legal system. When officers are too determined to catch a suspected perpetrator, it can lead them to abuse the very laws they swore to uphold. T...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 07, 2024 |
In an era where e-mail dominates, countless Americans still prefer using the Post Office to sign and deliver original documents, send holiday cards, mail packages and more. However, this continued widespread usage also presents opportunities for mail fraud, a federal crime that involves misusing ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 06, 2024 |
Much of the time, when a police officer pulls someone over for speeding, they have already used a radar gun to detect that person's speed. For instance, police officers will park on the side of the interstate and use radar to track all of the vehicles that go by. They only pull someone over when ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 05, 2024 |
The justice system is not perfect. However, it is set up to err on the side of allowing guilty parties to go free to avoid convicting innocent individuals. This is why criminal cases have such a high standard of proof. Guilt has to be established beyond a reasonable doubt so that innocent people ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 04, 2024 |
If you have a criminal record, you need to think about more than just the short-term ramifications. It is important to consider things like fines or jail time, but a conviction can go far beyond that.
To help demonstrate how widespread this impact can be on the rest of your life, here are just a ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 04, 2024 |
Much like in the physical world, we must respect each other's boundaries in the digital landscape. Passwords and two-factor authentication serve as a layer of protection for your virtual valuables. Devices and online accounts hold many crucial details, from financial transactions to intimate conv...