Author Archives: Crystal Ramos

Why Can’t Minors Be Bailed Out of Jail?

juvenile procedure regarding bail

Bail is a confusing and unknown subject to a lot of people out there. Most people don’t think about one of their friends or family members getting arrested, so they don’t even consider how they would bail that person out. In most instances, this is just for adults. Many parents may not even consider the […]

Can Police Search My Vehicle without a Warrant?

searches and seizures

Pretty much every driver has experienced the slight panic of seeing a police car behind them while driving even if they haven’t done anything wrong. That shows how much people don’t want to get pulled over. On those occasions where people are pulled over, they can then find themselves worrying about the officer searching through […]

Can Passengers Drink Alcohol in Vehicles?

open container laws

Everyone knows that it is against the law to drink alcohol and then drive a vehicle. This law exists because drunk drivers are very dangerous. Due to the alcohol, the driver’s ability to react properly while driving is greatly impaired. Drunk drivers are more likely to make reckless decisions and are less capable of avoiding […]

Don’t Get Scammed out of Your Stimulus Check

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As the world practically shuts down in response to the spreading COVID-19 Pandemic, many people are now finding themselves stuck at home. For some, this time away from work can be very welcome. For others, however, not making any money is very stressful. Millions of people across the country have either had their jobs shutdown […]

Is Intentionally Spreading the Virus an Act of Terrorism?

spreading covid19 on purpose is terrorism

The world is in a state of crisis as the COVID-19, Coronavirus, pandemic takes root everywhere. This has led to governments ordering non-essential businesses to temporarily shut down and forcing entire communities to lockdown. People are only allowed to leave their homes for essential trips, and when out need to practice social distancing by staying […]

Don’t Give Up on Easter

celebrating easter during pandemic

Wt is a little hard to believe, but Easter has arrived. March somehow managed to simultaneously take its time and disappear in a flash thanks to all of the lockdowns. Weeks ago there had been hope that the lockdowns would be gone come Easter, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Now, most Easter […]

What Counts as Looting in California?

california looting laws

Whenever an emergency strikes, people are bound to panic. This is only natural as systems that people have been able to rely on for their day to day lives begin to shut down. This is exactly what is happening as the COVID-19, Corona, Virus pandemic spreads across the world. In response to this virus, many […]

What Is Price Gouging?

price gouging laws in california

Anyone who knows about economics and the concept supply and demand knows that as demand goes up and supply struggles to keep up, prices can rise too. The more people want something, and the less of it there is, the more expensive that item becomes. This is something that a lot of people are experiencing […]

How to Stay Out of Trouble This Spring Break

spring break laws

Spring is rapidly approaching and for most people, that means warmer weather. For college students, however, the season means a highly anticipated break is rapidly approaching. College students across the state, and the country, are gearing up for their spring breaks. This is a chance to take a break from their studies, relax, and cut […]

Is It Possible to Steal a Pet?

stealing a pet laws

When it comes to owning pets, most people view their furry companions as a part of the family. If anything were to happen to their pet, they would be very upset. Luckily for them, the law is on their side, at least partially. If a person were to take another person’s pet, that can actually […]