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Theft from businesses is a common issue, although it takes various forms of severity. On one hand, there are workers who may just take office supplies home with them at the end of the day. But there are others who will take computers and thousands of dollars worth of equipment, and still others w...

Even though they are controversial, sobriety checkpoints are legal in California. At these checkpoints, police officers can ask drivers for their identification and may ask them to pull to the side if they believe the driver is impaired. This is different than a normal drunk driving traffic stop,...

There was a time when selling marijuana at all was illegal, but those times are now behind us. Today, recreational marijuana is legal and sold in California and many other states. This has really changed the way that consumers look at it, as many people now view it similarly to the way that they ...

Road rage is incredibly dangerous and can cause car accidents. If you're ever around a driver who appears to be experiencing a road rage episode, it is wise to keep your distance. But you may also find yourself wondering why it happens. People tend to act very irrationally during road rage in a w...

Those who are not citizens of the United States sometimes use marriage as a reason to get a green card. This allows them to be a permanent resident. For instance, someone who came to the United States to go to college may get married to a person who is already a citizen. They need to become a per...

Drug tests can show if someone has been using illegal substances in the past. For instance, employers will sometimes ask new employees to take drug tests to ensure that they aren't using illegal substances. This is especially true for dangerous occupations or those – such as being a police office...

Many people know that it's a crime to open someone else's mail. But in 2023, most people aren't sending or receiving that many letters through the post office. Instead, they do this through email. However, accessing someone else's email without permission is prohibited under U.S. law and under Ca...

Many accusations of criminal activity, such as assault or rape, are accurate. It is unfair to victims to assume that they are making the story up or that they are not being honest. These types of accusations do need to be taken seriously. That being said, false accusations have been recorded in t...

Most people are well aware that it is illegal to drink and drive. They cannot bring alcoholic beverages with them in the car, nor can they drive if they have previously been drinking and they are impaired by the substances they've consumed. Drunk driving is very common and results in thousands of...

Many drivers believe that they have excellent response times or reaction times. If you ask them how long it takes to react to something unexpected ahead of them, they'll tell you that they will react immediately. But will they? Probably not. Studies show that it actually takes about 0.75 seconds ...

Hydroplaning is often compared to driving on ice. But it is fundamentally a bit different. When a car hits ice, the vehicle loses grip on a slick surface. When a car hydroplanes, it is because the tires rise up on top of the standing water on the road, causing them to lose contact with the paveme...

Distracted driving is very common, especially texting and driving. It is illegal, but people still do it, and they cause accidents because they're not paying attention to the road. This lack of focus leads to mistakes or directly reduces their reaction times so they can't avoid accidents. But say...

When someone gets arrested on drunk driving allegations, their employer certainly may find out about it. It could be in the local news, for instance, or the person may have to spend time dealing with the authorities and not show up for work. One of the biggest things that people worry about when ...

People will sometimes act as if the results of a breath test are ironclad. Field sobriety tests may be a bit more subjective. But if a breath test measures someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and says that they are at or above the legal limit, people think of that as solid proof. But is i...

In California, you can purchase marijuana for either medicinal purposes or recreational purposes. Those who buy it recreationally still do have to adhere to certain rules – such as being 21 years old, similar to when they purchase alcohol – but it is not a criminal act. Other states may still put...

For many young people, getting an education is incredibly important. It sets the stage for their future. It may open specific doors to careers that they have been considering. For instance, someone who wants to become a nurse simply cannot do so without the right education and licensing. However,...

When you talk about dogs that are most likely to bite, people often refer to larger breeds. Pit bulls and German shepherds are often mentioned, for example, along with Rottweilers. There are even people who refuse to buy these different breeds of dogs, believing them to be too dangerous. However,...

In the United States, the goal of the justice system is to err on the side of keeping people out of jail. It is supposed to protect the innocent. This general sentiment can be summed up by the following quote: “Better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent suffer.” This is why pro...

Under the First Amendment, you do have a right to free speech. This means that you are legally allowed to say almost anything that you want, and you cannot be prohibited from doing so by the government. This doesn't mean there aren't going to be consequences, of course. Saying anything you want m...

You get arrested by the police, perhaps after a traffic stop. They confiscate your cellphone. You're so used to having your phone all the time that this is very jarring and disconcerting. But it is often legal for the police to take your phone, just as they will take your other possessions during...

When someone else injures you, such as when they cause a motor vehicle accident, you may have to endure significant pain and suffering that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Even if you recover, you still went through this traumatic experience because of someone else. That's why people sometimes ...

One interesting thing that crime statistics have shown is that there tends to be a spike during the summer. Experts believe warm weather itself is to blame. If you look back at the last few months in 2023, you'll see that there is been a spike in violent crime, including 90 mass shootings in just...

It's fairly well known that it is dangerous to break the speed limit. The road design may not be able to handle higher speeds, which can cause someone to lose control. Speeding also reduces reaction times, which can lead to accidents. But some drivers will take things too far in the other directi...

It can be difficult to understand exactly what trends are happening in terms of criminal activity. For one thing, the news always makes it seem as if crime is on the rise. But there are also many different types of crime, which will have their independent trends. That said, there is evidence that...

You have the right to remain silent. This is one of the fundamental rights in the United States. In many cases, the police are going to inform you of this right when they arrest you, notifying you that anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. But even after you arrive in court,...