The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that around 3 million Americans get injured in auto accidents annually. While even a minor vehicle accident can be a traumatic event for drivers in California, front collisions are the most serious. A driver...
California defendants who have been accused of a crime are entitled to receive a fair trial. A fair trial has been a concept that is commonly talked about in the criminal justice system throughout the country. However, if you're asked to define what a fair trial is,...
Despite California and federal statutes that are designed to prohibit racial discrimination and racial harassment in the workplace, these types of activities still exist. A fair question is whether racially tinged jokes, epithets and language constitute workplace...
California remains home to many places of employment and all the opportunities that go with so many jobs. Workplaces might not always be positive places for everyone due to the prevalence of sexual harassment. Some forms of sexual harassment are more overt than...
A California police officer who has reason to believe that you are violating a traffic law might pull your vehicle over. As a general rule, it's a good idea to pull to the side of the road as soon as you see flashing lights in your rear mirror. However, you're...
Supposedly, fingerprints tell the tale about who committed a crime. While California prosecutors could use fingerprints as evidence in a criminal case, fingerprints may not reflect the perfect evidence portrayed in many Hollywood films. A point about fingerprint...
Workers and travelers may weigh the positives and drawbacks associated with driving or using public transportation. Many good reasons exist for driving. Convenience and expediency mean a lot to many California commuters. However, there are dangers associated with...
When someone files an insurance claim in California, they might exaggerate some of the details of the incident. Sometimes this happens accidentally, while other times it happens intentionally. In any case, prosecutors might charge the person with insurance fraud. What...
While walking in California can be good for your health, it can also put you at risk of a pedestrian accident. With so many pedestrians walking on busy sidewalks each day, accidents can't always be avoided. However, by understanding some of the most common causes of...
California is one of many states that has strict employment laws that make it illegal for a business to discriminate against an employee because of their race. Unfortunately, research suggests that many businesses continue to do so. In fact, a recent study showed that...