Law, Legal System, and Crim Law
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
A misdemeanor is a less serious crime (punishable by up to 1 year in jail), while a felony is a more serious crime that can result in more than 1 year in prison.
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What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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This is the minimum amount your boss is legally allowed to pay you per hour in Los Angeles County.
What is the minimum wage? 17.81
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To get this financial tool, you usually need to be at least 18, show ID, and have income — and you must agree to pay back any money you borrow with interest.
What is a credit card.
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What are some types of domestic violence?
Domestic violence involves a pattern of abusive behavior. This abuse can be physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, or a combination of some or all of these.
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Q: At what age does California consider you an adult for most legal purposes?
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This free form is the first step to getting financial aid for college, including grants, work-study, and some scholarships.
What is the FAFSA?
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This 3-day notice is the first step a landlord gives when a renter has not paid rent, and it can lead to an eviction if ignored.
What is a 3-day notice to pay or quit?/ Eviction notice
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First Step in case your identity is stolen
Step 1: Call the companies where you know fraud occurred.
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Does your partner HAVE to know if you get an abortion
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This courtroom official represents “the people” and is responsible for proving that a defendant committed a crime.
Who is the District Attorney (the prosecutor)?
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This program lets first-time, full-time students at L.A. community colleges attend their first two years of college tuition-free.
What is the LA College Promise Program?
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This illegal workplace action happens when an employer punishes you for reporting discrimination, harassment, or other violations of the law.
What is retaliation?
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Can an Immigrant get Health Care in California?
Yes
Family PACT, Presumptive Eligibility, Restricted Medi-Cal and Access for Infants and Mothers.
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What is “reasonable suspicion” and when is it used?
It is the standard police need to stop and briefly detain someone.
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This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches by the government, meaning police usually need a warrant or probable cause.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
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This is the landlord’s legal responsibility to keep your apartment safe and livable, unless your lease says otherwise — but you must pay if you caused the damage.
What is keeping the apartment in a reasonable state of repair?
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How to raise your Credit Score
Paying your bills on time,
Don’t get close to your credit limit.
A long credit history helps your score.
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Youngest age to get a restraining order
12
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What is the penalty for Hit & Run if someone is injured or killed?
Up to a $10,000 fine and/or one year in jail, plus liability for injuries.
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This amendment was used to justify school discipline rules requiring that students receive notice and a chance to be heard before being punished.
What is the Fourteenth Amendment (due process)?
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Does this violate the law? Not getting hired since you're 18 years old.
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How to avoid a scam
Block unknown numbers
Dont give out personal information
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What is a safety plan
It is a plan to make sure you are safe
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