Can You Be Arrested for Speeding?

Can You Be Arrested for Speeding?
Most traffic collisions occur when someone is going faster or slower than the other vehicles around them. As a result, speed limits are set to with the safety of motorists in mind. California Vehicle Code 22350 VC defines how people are supposed to legally drive. However, it can be a bit vague, as it does not mention any specific speeds. California Vehicle Code 22350 VC reads: "No person shall drive a vehicle on the highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard fo...
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When Is Domestic Violence a Felony?

When Is Domestic Violence a Felony?
Domestic violence, covered under several California Penal Codes due to its broadness, is a crime that's known as a "wobbler." "Wobblers" are crimes that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the case and the defendant's prior criminal history. There are five separate instances where a domestic violence charge can be charged at the felony level. They include: Inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on an intimate partner...
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Tilly’s Manager Pepper Sprayed

Tilly's Manager Pepper Sprayed
Recently, two female suspects robbed Tilly's clothing store on McBean Parkway in Santa Clarita. According to reports, the manager of the store had a confrontation with the suspects, during which the manager was pepper-sprayed. The value of the stolen items is currently unknown, and the suspects remain at large. Law enforcement is investigating the incident as a burglary. Burglary is covered under California Penal Code 459 PC and is described as entering any commercial structure, residential s...
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