Many crimes are exclusive to the states, meaning only the state government or a locality within the state will prosecute them. However, there are a few crimes that the state and the federal government may charge. Credit card fraud is one such offense. Nerdwallet...
For many people, their break period is a welcome time. It helps break up the work day and provides a chance to shake off any stress for at least a few minutes. In a lot of states, breaks are not something the law requires, but in California, state employment law does...
The justice system often focuses on punishment instead of rehabilitation. This approach may work in some circumstances, but often, it is only making matters worse. Many people facing criminal charges have made a mistake, and all they need is a second chance....
Disabled individuals can still perform many kinds of work, with or without the aid of reasonable accommodations. However, some employers try to screen out disabled applicants by asking them to undergo a medical exam. The state Fair Employment and Housing Act...
An outside deck or balcony should be a place to enjoy the outdoors while you socialize or dine. Unfortunately, each year hundreds of people suffer injury or even die because the deck they stood on suddenly gave way. Many deck collapses do not have to happen. Sometimes...
California vehicle code 21200 applies to bike riders. But as part of the vehicle code, it is important for drivers to also know what it includes and how it applies to them. This code aims to ensure bike riders understand the law and sees them no differently than other...
After a workplace injury, most employees want to know when they can return to work. Returning to work after an injury can improve your health and well-being. Still, you should never return to your previous position if you cannot perform job-related tasks without...
It is a misconception that if a person confesses to a crime, he or she is guilty. The court has acquitted more than 300 men and women over the last 60 years of crimes they initially confessed to committing. When you first face accusations of a crime, your first...
If the police confront you, you may be unsure about your rights. Officers may ask to search you or your property, but what happens if they do not present a warrant? In some cases, if the police do not have probable cause, you can say no. According to the U.S....
Patients who suffer traumatic brain injuries due to a motor vehicle accident do not only have to deal with the physical symptoms and complications of a TBI. They may have behavioral changes too. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries damage areas of the brain...