Law Enforcement

The proper placement of a handicap parking placard is necessary to ensure a handicapped driver doesn't get an expensive parking ticket or, worse, get his car towed. It is the responsibility of the placard's owner to make sure the information on the placard is properly displayed and visible to parking enforcement officials. more »

The most common reason for magnets under your car is that someone is tracking you. Vehicle tracking devices are attached to the undercarriage of vehicles by magnets. Learn to detect magnets under your car to protect your privacy. more »

Felonies are typically the most serious crimes in the criminal justice system. Felonies include such crimes as murder, rape, robbery and arson. Prison sentences upon a conviction can range anywhere from a few months to a lifetime sentence. Upon a guilty plea or a guilty verdict, you will be sentenced and a felony conviction will... more »

Juvenile crime is a significant problem in our society, but what is causing it? There are a number of common issues among juvenile offenders that seem to contribute to the overall statistics. Children today are exposed to extreme media, broken families, poverty, and other problems earlier and more often than their parents were. more »

A restraining order is a court order that can protect individuals from abuse or harassment from another person. There are several different types of restraining orders in California, including a domestic violence restraining order, a civil harassment order and a dependent adult restraining order. Domestic violence restraining orders... more »