Author Archives: Jennifer Martinez

What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

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Many people assume that a restraining order is a restraining order. They don’t realize that California has different types of restraining orders. One version is the Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO.) The DVRO can only be used in cases that involve two people who have shared an intimate relationship. It can be used in cases […]

How to Handle a Pre-Arrest Investigation

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It’s difficult to know exactly how you should act when the police contact you and say they want to talk to you. Honestly, in most cases, they are in the middle of an investigation and simply want to talk to you about some aspect of it. They’re reaching out doesn’t necessarily mean they consider you […]

Bail and Your Mental Health

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We understand why some people think that they should simply stay in jail rather than post bail. In nearly every case, it comes down to money. They feel that the financial hit they will take from posting bail will have a negative impact on their life. Or, the even more common reason is that they […]

What Is Criminal Profiling And How Criminal Profiling Works

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Criminal profiling has been around longer than you think. Interestingly enough, one of the most famous unsolved cases is credited for creating the idea of criminal profiling. Many believe that the first time profiling was used to attempt to find a killer was when Jack the Ripper was slaying young women in White Chapel. One […]

What is Eavesdropping in California

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It’s easier than ever to record the actions of other people. Most of us have a cell phones tucked into our pockets with the technology needed to capture a video with outstanding visual and audio quality. As tempting as it is to use your phone to record the actions and conversations of others, if you […]

Can the Police Secretly Record you in California?

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It’s well known that you aren’t legally allowed to record a conversation with another person without first getting their consent. That’s why so many businesses have an automated message that comes on as soon as you call that informs you know that the call may be recorded. The business wants a record of everything said, […]

When is an Assault Case a Misdemeanor, and When is the Assault a Felony

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Assault in California is a complicated legal issue. There are so many different types of assault. One of the first things that come up in assault cases is whether the accused should be charged with misdemeanor assault or felony assault. California has three different types of assault cases people can be convicted of. Simple assault. […]

Tampering With Evidence in California

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When it comes to evidence connected to a crime, you’re not allowed to mess with it. If you do, you will be charged with a crime in California. The issue of what is considered tampering with evidence and how much trouble you can get into for messing with evidence has been a topic of curiosity […]

Dangerous Employment Scams You Need to Be Aware Of

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Everyone talks about phone scams, dating scams, and internet scams. Somehow, employment scams slide under the radar. Employment scams are interesting because few people see them coming. What’s the Point of an Employment Scam There are three main reasons that employment scams exist. Making Fast Money Some people will launch an employment scam because they […]

What Parents Should Know About Fentanyl (Accidental Exposures to Fentanyl)

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Every parent should be worried about fentanyl. It’s showing up with increasing regularity in common street drugs. Unfortunately, the synthetic opioid is often missed with common street drugs because it’s a cheap way to increase the potency of other drugs. Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than plain heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. In […]

What Penalties Could You Face if You’re Convicted of a Drug Crime in California?

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It’s easy to fall into the habit of thinking that anything goes since you’re in California. But, if you’re ever convicted of a drug crime, you’ll find that California isn’t nearly as laid back as the media suggests. Just how severe the consequences are when it comes to a drug conviction in California depends on […]

Preventing Child Abductions In California

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Dealing with the fallout of an abducted child is something no parent should ever have to go through. However, when preventing child abductions, there’s no such thing as being too prepared. Teach Your Child to be Safe When They Encounter a Stranger Stranger danger is still very much a thing. While not common, there are […]

The Danger of Fentanyl Usage

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When fentanyl was first starting to generate some media attention, the synthetic opioid was a good thing. It was a popular and extremely effective method to treat extreme pain. Doctors commonly prescribed it post-surgery, and patients with advanced cancer often used it to help control their pain. When used in a medical setting and under […]

Jaywalking is Legal To Do Again In California

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Did you know that you can legally jaywalk in California? That’s right; you’re free to cross the road whenever you feel like it, even if you’re not in a crosswalk. You can even do so right in front of a police officer, and they won’t be able to stop you or issue a ticket. How […]

Can I refuse to Perform a Sobriety Test in California?

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You’ve been pulled over, and the police officer says that they suspect you’ve been drinking. They would like you to perform an immediate sobriety test so that they can determine if you’re officially driving while under the influence. At this point, some people meekly comply. Other people wonder if they have the right to refuse […]

How to Stay Out of Jail This Saint Patrick’s Day

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Many people consider St. Patrick’s Day one of their favorite holidays. It’s a day that encourages people to wear green, gather up a big group of their friends, and go out to have a good time. It’s also a holiday that inspires drinking a lot of alcohol. The downside to St. Patrick’s Day is that […]

How to Handle a Public Intoxication Charge

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  Most people assume that as long as they don’t drive after they’ve been drinking, they have nothing to worry about. What they don’t realize is that in California, you can be charged with public intoxication. While it’s perfectly okay to drink in California, while you’re in public, you’re not allowed to drink to a […]

Main Reasons People Are Arrested in California

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Should You Keep a Copy of Your California Arrest Record Most people would like to pretend that they were never arrested and never accused of criminal activity. They hope that if they pretend it never happened, that no one will ever learn about the incident. The understandable desire to put an arrest behind them is […]