Law enforcement can only arrest you if they have probable cause to believe you’ve committed a crime. If you are questioned, detained, or arrested, you have the right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else) – and most lawyers will recommend that you don’t [...]
Generally speaking, minors under the age of 18 are tried in the California juvenile court system. However, there are cases in which younger minors can be tried in adult court. In certain circumstances, particularly very serious cases, a minor may be subject to a “transfer hearing,” where the judge decides whether the minor should be [...]
California’s open container law makes it illegal for anyone to drive with an open container of alcohol in the car. If you or a passenger in your car is caught with an open container, you and the passenger may receive a $250.00 fine. Remember, it is not illegal to drive with alcohol in the vehicle [...]
