The first thing you need to keep in mind if you're using drugs, even if it's something legal like cannabis, is that in California, DUI indicates under the influence of drugs as well as alcohol. That means that if a patrol officer suspects that you're...

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...

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...

Disturbing the peace is kind of a blanket term in California. If you're charged with disturbing the peace, it basically means that you did something to irritate someone. Examples of this can include anything from deciding to mow your lawn in the middle of the...

There's nothing funny about being the victim of a stalking situation. It's a crime that often quickly escalates and can end in violence. If you suspect you have a stalker, there are a few things you should do right away. Take the Situation Seriously Don't assume...