A set of federal and state laws govern how the police conduct investigations. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that your civil rights remain intact, including your right to privacy. So what about when the police ask you to allow them to search? The...
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Paying child support online in California
If you owe child support, you need to do everything in your power to stay current. In addition to providing your child with the support they need, falling behind can lead to various penalties that could turn your life upside down. On top of reviewing the possibility...
Should you rely on your Miranda rights?
Most people only have a shallow understanding of their Miranda rights. After all, a large majority expect that they will never have to invoke them or waive them. But on the off chance that a person ends up arrested or in an interrogation with officers, it would be of...
Do rich couples fight more intensely?
Asset division is often one of the most difficult parts of divorce. To that end, many people believe that the more assets a couple has, the more intense the divorce will be. But how true is that? Do rich couples end up fighting more over asset division than others?...
What should you know about shared custody?
Over the years, shared custody has gained notable support from many organizations across the globe due to global and lengthy studies supporting it. It is important for parents looking into different custody types to understand the benefits and potential drawbacks of...
Can you expunge juvenile offenses?
Like many young people, you may have made choices that brought you before a California court. However, teenage offenses do not have to follow you throughout your whole life. In some situations, a court could seal your juvenile records. You usually have to meet certain...
Gender differences in drug use among San Diego County arrestees
For the last 20 years, the San Diego Association of Governments has required drug testing of anyone arrested and booked into the county jail. Results of the testing plus interviews of the arrestees taken in 2020 reflect interesting trends in drug use among them. Most...
How do you qualify for the expungement of your felony conviction?
If convicted of a felony in the state of California, you may file a petition for dismissal if you meet the qualifications. If the court approves this kind of expungement process in your case, you may also qualify for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Qualification...
Can you still get private scholarships with a drug conviction?
Even though your parents may have done a good job raising you, you eventually must spread your wings and experience life for yourself. If you are like many teens, you may have experimented with drugs when you went to college. Now that you are facing drug charges, you...
Can you do anything about parental alienation?
Going through a divorce can be exceedingly difficult, even under comparatively ideal circumstances. If your soon-to-be ex-spouse is trying to hurt you, he or she may play games with your children's affection. That is, your husband or wife may attempt to turn your kids...