It has been 232 years since the Congress of the United States was established. In that time period, a total of 28 Congress members have either been killed or wounded while in office: 15 fatalities and 13 injuries, to be exact. In modern politics, these numbers are truly alarming, even more so if ...
If you have ever taken a bus, a taxicab, a cruise ship, a commercial plane, a passenger train, or even bought something online, you have used the services of common carriers. Simply put, a common carrier is an entity that transports individuals or materials from one place to another in exchange f...
The safety of all Americans is one of the most important priorities of the government. For that reason, there have been many laws passed to outlaw or restrict certain dangerous materials – one of which is the Federal Criminal Code Chapter 11B. In this federal law, chemical weapons are being focus...
Most people would agree that there is nothing more irritating and bothersome than falling ill. It keeps you out of work, school, or any activity for that matter. On top of potentially missing crucial events, your health is also deteriorating which could lead to expensive medical bills. These all ...
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 America's history. It all started wh...
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 can take is a gun. Guns, on ...
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 use these things to commit crim...
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”, one that does not necessarily ...
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 defense would go to extreme measur...
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 of the passengers, pedestrians...
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 statistical fact. One may think tha...
On certain crimes, law offenders may have the option of probation. Generally, it is a sanction ordered by the court after an individual has been proven guilty of committing a crime. If the court grants an individual a probation, then he/she is allowed to go back to the public but under the condit...
In general, warrants are legal documents that are issued by the judge upon finding probable and reasonable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, and therefore, will need further investigation. If the warrant's purpose is to summon someone before the judge after evading a court hearing...
When a person commits a crime, it can be classified in three ways: a felony, misdemeanor, or an infraction. An infraction case is the least heavy, usually only requiring the suspect to pay a fine. In California, the most classic type of infraction offense is a traffic violation. Meanwhile, misdem...
The death penalty or Capital punishment is considered as the most serious penalty. It is imposed on someone who has committed a crime. The biggest thing to know about the death penalty is that it cannot be reversed. The death penalty in California is always the most controversial topic, to which ...
Felony in California can be described as crimes that are punishable with a minimum sentence of 1 year in jail. Certain serious crimes are known as ‘straight felonies' that are even punishable by death. Some of them are listed as follows: Murder, Rape, Lewd Acts with ...
California Penal Code 28050 And 30605 California has quite strict laws regarding gun control rather than any other place. It has some specific guidelines regarding gun storage and also it has a ban regarding assault weapons. If you need to buy it then you have to buy the guns through some license...
In the state of California there are several laws concerning different types of concealed knives, blades and swords that must be understood before acquiring these kinds of items. The following sections of the California penal code considers the many kind of concealed Knife or sword laws in the st...
In the eye of law, home invasion is a crime or offense in which any person invades the home of another person without any kind of permission or authority, as well with or without knowing if people are present on the property when the act took place. Home invasion charges also apply to the use of ...
The crime of Receiving Stolen Property usually consists of four elements which are the following: The stolen property must be received by the accused The property must have been previously stolen by someone and then sale it The party receiving the stolen property from the thief, must know ...
Indecent exposure is considered a crime, referring to a person that displays his/her genitalia to one or more people in a public place. Either there is the intention or not to expose themselves in public, such as public urination can be charged with indecent exposure crime under the law. Indecent...
Theft of weapons commonly applies to firearms related theft. Stealing a firearm is a serious offense anywhere in the United States, it will automatically result in a grand theft crime in the eye of law. This crime is generally called Grand Theft Firearm or GTF crime in the California Penal Code. ...
Incest refers to human sexual relations or activity between close relatives or family members. Besides being related by blood it includes family member that were adopted and in some cases those related by a relationship (marriage or stepfamily) Incest laws in the U.S ban any kind of sexual relat...
Statutory rape is a serious criminal sexual offense that is defined as sexual contact with a person who is under an age specified by law, known as the “age of consent.” Depending on the state the legal term of the crime may vary from statutory rape to another name. This offense is basically an ac...
What is a Declaratory Judgment? It refers to a judgment that is issued by a court that establishes and outlines the obligations and rights of each party in a contract. A declaratory judgment is legally binding and has the same result and power than a final judgment. These judgments are also known...