The simple answer to this question is “yes,” considering all 50 states have ignition interlock laws. However, if you are facing a DUI charge in California. It is important to understand California's specific laws on this subject. The California Department of Motor...
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Facing domestic violence charges in California
In California, domestic violence includes any act of battery against a spouse, romantic partner or close family member. When facing these charges, you must follow the provisions of existing protective orders to avoid further legal action. Learn more about...
Requirements for an assault charge
To assault someone is to threaten him or her with physical harm or unlawful contact. If the person committing the assault carries out the threat, that is an example of a battery. Assault and battery are two separate crimes, but they often occur together, and the...
Larceny and the law
Larceny is another work for theft, and it can refer to the theft of a wide variety of things. There are different classifications of larceny, which determines the penalty. Having a larceny conviction on record can affect someone’s life, so there are different defense...
Understanding the complexity of white collar crime
White-collar criminals in California experience unique risks that subtly result in exceptions that morph into criminal conduct. Such risks may include unlimited accessibility to company assets, personal expectations and the ever-growing desire to be more successful....
Could you accidentally commit insider trading?
Insider trading is a legal concept that even those well-versed in the law sometimes have trouble understanding. It is tricky because there are so many aspects that could make anyone guilty of the crime. Simple actions you feel are honest and legal may actually be...
What are marijuana concentrates?
Tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly abbreviated as THC, is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that causes altered states and makes it addictive. If you were to purchase top-shelf marijuana, you would find that the THC content was only about 20 percent. Marijuana...
Many CA wildfires result from arson
When people around the country look at the devastation in the wake of California wildfires, it is hard to imagine anyone would do this intentionally. Yet, it does happen. Some people have an insatiable desire to set things aflame; it is an addiction. Unfortunately,...
Prison warden retires during theft allegations from 2018
When someone commits a crime and seemingly gets away with it, he or she may think that they don't have to worry about getting caught. The truth is, however, that the law will persecute someone even years after the crime happens. In California, the statute of...
Have you ever felt tempted to lie on your taxes?
Tax season is here again, and maybe you feel the urge to..."tweak" your income to lower your overall tax bill. You work hard, and you feel that you deserve to keep as much of your money as possible. Surely the IRS will not notice what at first glance looks like an...


