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California Animal Cruelty Laws

Laws Guiding Animal Abuse in Sacramento Animal cruelty is a severe crime in the State of California. The most strict animal abuse laws in the US are found in the state. Any animal abuse or neglect allegations face severe prosecutions. In most cases, Sacramento animal abuse allegations come from unintended circumstances like leaving your pet […]

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Sacramento Motor Vehicle Theft Laws

Motor vehicle theft is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle. According to data collected by the California Highway Patrol and the National Insurance Crime Bureau, California leads in the number of motor vehicle theft with more than 150,000 cases reported annually. Auto-theft in Sacramento and entire California may be […]

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California Underage Drinking Laws

California Underage Alcohol Consumption While Driving Just like many other states in the US, California has set up several drinking laws prohibiting people less than 21 years of age from drinking or possessing alcohol. It is illegal in California State for any minor to be in possession of alcohol in a public place. To prove […]

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California Workplace Smoking Laws

Provision of a Smoke-Free Workplace by Employers in California Many people consider second-hand tobacco to be a health hazard. California laws do not require employers to provide smoke-free workplaces, but smoking is regulated in such places. It is only in some situations that an employer can ban smoking from their facilities. For instance, the Occupational […]

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Sacramento Arson Laws

Arson is a criminal act of deliberately and maliciously setting fire to property. Although the act usually involves buildings, Sacramento arson laws cover vehicles, watercraft and forests. The state of California is infamous for wildfires that have left a trail of destruction in the past years. A person can either be charged with basic arson […]

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Understanding California Motorcycle Regulations

California Motorcycle Requirements and Safety Equipment Laws Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in California. The State of California has set motorcycle laws and regulations that help in reducing the number of motorcycle accidents. Generally, the laws which apply to other vehicles on the roadway also apply to motorcycle riders. However, California also […]

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