Drinking Alcohol While Driving Much like there are warnings on certain prescription medications that while under the influence of the medicine you cannot operate heavy machinery, the same can be said of alcohol consumption. Alcohol impairs one’s senses and inhibits…
Real Estate And Mortgage Fraud Committing fraud is a dangerous act since in the long run it can negatively affect not only yourself, but also the lives of all those involved in the deceptive scheme. Among the many types…
Statutory Rape Among the various sex crimes, California Penal Code 261.5 PC specifically addresses statutory rape. This crime occurs when an individual, who is over the age of consent, has sexual intercourse with another individual who is a legal minor.…
Copyright Law In California One of the most important things a creator has to be aware of is how to protect their piece of work. Knockoffs and cheap imitations drown the market of any good; this not only damages…
Lewd Acts In Public In California, Penal Code 647(a) specifies punishments for committing lewd acts or soliciting someone else to perform it while in public or someplace within public view. There are several ideas requiring further clarification in order…
Possession for Sale In California, it is illegal to simply possess certain controlled substances, but the state code goes further by also punishing those who possess illegal substances so that they can sell them. According to California Health and Safety…
What Is Right of Publicity? Many celebrities and others with prominent public persons have pursued lawsuits for damages regarding violations of this right. However, what is this right? Fundamentally, it comes down to the notion that all individuals have…
What Is Forgery Law In California? Forgery, as a white-collar crime, has a relatively broad definition under the current state of California law. According to California Penal Code 470 PC, a forgery law is an act of faking the…
How To Close A Business Most people are aware of how difficult it is to open a business in California because of the multitude of decisions that have to be made. However, to close a business is not as simple…
Small Business Entities When setting up a small business, there is a multitude of issues that need addressing, and one of these is the legal entity. Small Business Entities, It is important to choose the correct form as this depends…