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...
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...
In California, all drivers are required to have insurance. This includes at least $15,000 for injury or death to one person, $30,000 for injury or death to more than one person and $5,000 for property damage. If you're involved in an accident, this insurance allows...
As driverless cars start filling California streets, related collisions also increase. Although a study suggests that these autonomous vehicles pose less risk to pedestrians and motorists, a collision may still inflict serious harm. In California, people who get hurt...
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...
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...
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...
Immigrants in the country often face the possibility of deportation under specific circumstances, primarily when they commit any misconduct or offenses against the law. However, the likeliness of becoming deportable may only increase for crimes involving moral...
Facing the effects of a truck accident in California can be overwhelming. In time, the severity of your injuries might become more apparent, especially considering the large size of the vehicle involved in the accident. Both the physical damage to you and your car can...
There is some evidence that age itself may be tied to arrest rates. For instance, some studies have found that the arrest rates are higher for those who are 26 years old and below. Older Americans see a lower arrest rate, suggesting that youth is somehow connected to...