Understanding when identification is required, when it is not, and when you need to comply, means CA residents can protect their rights.

CA law doesn't have any type of general "stop and identify" statute. However, individuals can still face consequences in some situations.

Understanding how lawful search works, as well as the potential consequences of violating these protections, is imperative for citizens.

Probable cause ensures that an investigation, stop, or arrest is based on sufficient evidence and a reasonable belief of criminal activity.

Understanding how CA law interprets stop and frisk will help people know what officers are permitted to do and what rights people have. 

In CA, people have the right to record police interactions if those involved are performing their official duties and it’s done in public.

California now has a "Ban the Box" law, which gives job applicants who have a conviction history a fair chance in the hiring process. 

Employment opportunities, family stability, and the ability to integrate back into the community may be affected when you don’t have a home.

Understanding what the Second Chance Program is, how it works, and who qualifies can be essential for navigating life after a conviction.

This article will discuss the “7 year rule” in California and the exceptions that could impact a background check after criminal history.

Understanding which rights may be lost, how they can be restored, and the steps necessary to regain your rights is extremely important. 

“Knock and talk" is a tactic used when officers suspect that there is illegal activity or suspects in a home, but they don't have a warrant.

This complete guide will explain what an electronic warrant is and how it can adversely affect the defendant’s rights in California.

Understanding the law is important to determine if police must get a search warrant to search a phone or if a warrant isn’t necessary.

Every state has an agreement for out-of-state warrants. They work together to extradite a person to the state where the warrant was issued.

This guide aims to provide comprehensive information about juvenile warrants and what happens after law enforcement detains minors.

A search warrant may expire quickly, but an arrest or bench warrant lasts longer. In CA, misdemeanor or felony warrant are treated the same.

Warrants appear on comprehensive background checks. Typically, these include court records, charges, convictions, arrests, and warrants.

Sentences may range from up to one year in county jail for misdemeanor charges to several years in state prison for felony offenses.

“Vehicular assault" isn’t in the CA Penal Code, prosecutors often charge for related crimes that involve bodily injury caused by a vehicle.