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In some states, they have enacted stop-and-identify laws. This means that a police officer can stop you and request you to show them your identification papers, and you have to comply. But this type of law has not been created in California. Police officers are not allowed to randomly stop citize...

Accident statistics do not paint young drivers in a very good light. For example, when you look at the age group that causes the most fatal accidents – or, at least, the highest percentage of fatal accidents – you'll find that it belongs to those between 16 and 19 years old. Teenagers have a repu...

People often underestimate the necessary following distance when they drive. Many tailgaters are not being aggressive. They are just oblivious. They cause rear-end accidents and they are just as surprised as anyone else, even though they were clearly tailgating in the minutes leading up to that a...

Most of the time, people who get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol know that the legal limit is 0.08%. When a police officer pulls someone over on the way home from the bar and gives them a breath test, that's the limit that they're looking for. This isn't to say that someone cannot get a ...

If you're facing drug charges, one option that you may have is to use a drug court instead of a traditional criminal court. This option is not available to everyone. For instance, if you have been accused of a violent crime along with a drug crime, it will likely not be used. But it can be used f...

Most people don't think about getting a DUI on their commute to work. It's not as if they woke up and had a drink with breakfast. They simply were drinking the night before, perhaps at the bar or with friends, but this is a brand new day. They're just sipping coffee as they drive to the office. B...

If you have ADHD and you're taking medication, you know exactly how helpful it can be in your life. It may help your personal relationships and career, and it changes the way that you engage with the world around you. This can be a significant improvement for those who have struggled with ADHD fo...

Everyone knows that there is a lower limit to the driving age, which is typically set at 16. When young people turn 15, they may begin taking driver's training classes, and some of them will practice with their parents. But they cannot get an official license until they are 16 years old. What you...

When a slip and fall accident happens in a store, it is sometimes because there has been some sort of spill. This creates a slick spot on the floor that customers are not expecting, and someone will eventually slip and fall. This may sound like a minor issue, but it can lead to severe injuries, e...

People sometimes refer to assault and battery as a singular charge, as if both words mean the same thing. This is a misconception, as there are some major differences between assault and battery. That difference is usually whether or not physical contact was made. An assault does not require cont...

You know that you have a right to privacy and that police officers who do not have a warrant or your consent are not allowed to enter your property to search for evidence. There are some exceptions, such as an emergency, but you generally get to keep the things within your home as private as you ...

There has recently been an uptick in car theft in the United States. Many of the vehicles being stolen are Kias and Hyundais. It has become something of a phenomenon online, and that is certainly one reason why this particular theft has become more popular. But the key to the trend is the fact th...

If you find a police officer at your door, asking to come inside, you may feel nervous to tell them that you would rather that they didn't do so. Some people even think that they're obligated to let the police inside — as if they have no choice. It's important to understand that this is not true....

Since the early 1960s, California has been the country's most populous state. Having that status also may lead to a number of other attributes, including having a great number of dangerous roads and dangerous drivers. A recent analysis made by personal finance website MoneyGeek determined the sta...

The United States justice system is based on innocence. Evidence presented in front of a judge must prove a suspect's guilt…so long as that requires illegal activity. Although each legal case is unique, it's probably difficult to imagine defending yourself against laws that aren't yet established...

Car accidents happen on both city streets and rural roads, and some studies have claimed that the totals are very similar – at least when looking at fatal accidents. However, it's also true that far more driving happens in the city. There are more people, there are more vehicles, they cover more ...

It's very frightening to be approached by a dangerous dog, knowing that you could be seriously injured. It's also worth noting that dogs are almost always faster than humans, so even running away from the situation isn't going to help you. If anything, that's just going to cause the dog to want t...

When it comes to criminal activity, especially pertaining to juvenile offenders, peer pressure is something that has often been linked to these activities. This can be seen with younger children, but experts note that it is often at its peak when they are young adolescents. In other words, teenag...

Embezzlement is a type of theft or misappropriation of funds. It happens when someone takes funds from a business. That person uses their position within the company to access these funds, so it is not the same as traditional types of theft. Another aspect of embezzlement is often that the indivi...

Even when they eventually use a breath test to measure someone's blood alcohol concentration, the police will often start with a field sobriety test just to determine if they think that driver is impaired. In fact, failure of a field sobriety test is enough to trigger an arrest on drunk driving a...

You often hear people talk about being addicted to their phone, and they may mention how they wish they spent less time on it or they're trying to cut back. There are even people who will download apps to keep them from using their phone so much. But most people don't take this addiction all that...

When you look in your rearview mirror and you see that there is a semi-truck behind you, it can be somewhat unnerving. These vehicles are much taller than passenger cars, so they seem to tower over your vehicle, and they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. You have probably never felt as small in...

Recreational marijuana is legal in California, as is medical marijuana. This state has been among the leaders in these movements, although more and more states across the country are adopting similar laws. Examples include places like Illinois, Michigan and Colorado. As a result, people in these ...

Tax mistakes happen. If you do your taxes on your own, it is very possible you could make some errors. Some of them may be minor and may never be detected. But others could be very significant, perhaps drastically impacting how much money you had to pay to the government. Everyone knows that the ...

When you have an encounter with a police officer, you may assume they have to be honest with you. After all, you know that you are expected to be honest about certain things, such as providing proper identification during a traffic stop. Lying about your identity or other details could lead to ch...