California

"Can a dentist have a criminal record?" — Potential discipline by the Dental BoardWatch this video on YouTube As a California dentist or dental hygienist, you could have your professional license suspended or even revoked if you get convicted of certain crimes that the Dental Board considers to be “substantially related” to the qualifications and …

Medical License After an Arrest — How Will it Be Affected in California?Watch this video on YouTube The Medical Board of California can suspend or revoke a license for a misdemeanor or felony conviction substantially related to a physician’s qualifications and duties. However, the Board will consider mitigating circumstances and context before imposing discipline. Here …

 Building contractors in California face revocation or suspension of their license if convicted of certain crimes “substantially related” to a contractor’s qualifications, functions, or duties. This includes crimes involving fraud, theft, or violence. Here are five key things to know about how criminal records affect contractors licenses: Contractors are entitled to an administrative hearing …

Penal Code 16590 PC — "Which Weapons Are Illegal in California?" Top California Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code 16590 PC serves as the state’s master index of “generally prohibited weapons.” While it is a common misconception that PC 16590 is the specific law that criminalizes these items, it is actually just …

"Assault Weapons Ban" in California – Transporting, Selling, Giving Away or Manufacturing – PC 30600Watch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 30600 PC makes it a felony to manufacture, distribute, transport, import, sell or give away assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles. A conviction is a felony punishable by a sentence of up to …

"Life Without Parole" (LWOP) Sentencing in California – What Crimes Get LWOP in California?Watch this video on YouTube Life without parole (“LWOP”) is a prison sentence in a California criminal case in which a convicted person is committed to state prison for the rest of their life without the possibility of parole. LWOP is the …

Last Reviewed March 18, 2026 California Labor Code 512 entitles non-exempt employees to an unpaid, 30-minute lunch break for every five hours worked per work day. Furthermore, non-exempt employee must be permitted to leave the worksite to have their lunch break. Mandatory meal breaks are one of the benefits of being non-exempt, along with overtime …

Last Reviewed March 16, 2026 In California, salary laws divide workers into two main categories: 1) exempt (not entitled to overtime) and non-exempt (entitled to overtime). To qualify as an exempt salaried employee in 2026, a worker must perform specific executive, administrative, or professional duties and earn a minimum annual salary of $70,304. This threshold …

"Assault Weapon" Possession in California – Penal Code 30605 PC – "Can I Go to Jail?"Watch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 30605 PC makes it a crime to possess assault weapons. Prosecutors can charge you with either a misdemeanor or felony with a maximum sentence of three years in county jail. In …

Large Capacity Magazines — "Are they legal in California?" 2026 UPDATE (Penal Code 32310)Watch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 32310 PC makes it a crime to possess, transfer, sell, or make large-capacity magazines (LCMs). It does not matter when you acquired them. LCMs are ammunition-feeding devices that can hold more than 10 rounds. …

Armed with a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony — Penal Code 12022 PCWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 12022 PC is a sentencing enhancement that adds one to five years of additional prison time for felony offenses in which you are armed with a firearm or use a deadly weapon …

Nursing License with a Criminal Record — How Will it Be Affected in California?Watch this video on YouTube The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) can discipline nurses convicted of certain criminal offenses. These include either misdemeanor or felony offenses that are “substantially related” to the qualifications and duties of a registered nurse (such as …

"Brandishing a Weapon" Under California Penal Code 417 PC – Who Can Be Charged?Watch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 417 PC makes brandishing a deadly weapon such as a firearm a misdemeanor, carrying up to one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. However, brandishing a gun can be charged as a …

Playlist: Penal Code 211 — Robbery in CaliforniaWatch this playlist on YouTube California Penal Code § 211 PC prohibits robbery, which is “the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.” Robbery is a felony punishable …

Misclassified as an Independent Contractor? — You Could Be Awarded Money DamagesWatch this video on YouTube California law allows workers who are misclassified as 1099 independent contractors (but should have been treated as W2 employees) to file a wage and hour lawsuit. Damages against the employer can include: unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, unpaid meal and …

Fired or Quit? When Do I Get My Final Paycheck?Watch this video on YouTube In California, you must receive your final paycheck immediately if you get terminated or resign with at least 72 hours’ notice. If you quit without notice, your employer has 72 hours to issue your final paycheck. Your final paycheck must include …