HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR INDOOR HUMIDITY LATELY? THE NOT-SO-SECRET SECRET TO A HEALTHY HOME
Sometimes, the best way to keep your family healthy, your indoor air quality high, and your skin hydrated isn’t found in a complicated solution. It’s found in the relative humidity of your home. When was the last time you checked your indoor humidity? How do you know if your house is too humid or too dry? WHAT SHOULD I CHECK FOR? Hygrometers — devices used to measure humidity — are very inexpensive, easily found at a local or online retailer, and can help you save money in the long run. According to the Mayo Clinic, the ideal range for relative humidity levels is between 30%–50%. Keep in mind that many air conditioners remove humidity, since nobody wants to deal with lingering summer heat and humidity. However, they commonly remove too much moisture and could be the
culprit if your indoor humidity is lower than the ideal range.
system. They can even multiply into colonies within hours.
WHAT IF IT’S TOO DRY? It’s common for dry indoor air to irritate your throat and sinuses and lead to sneezing and congestion, which causes people to believe they have allergies. However, it could actually be what some doctors call nonallergic rhinitis. Typical allergy treatments won’t help because not all allergy-like symptoms are caused by true allergies. Dryness can also worsen the symptoms of asthma or existing allergies. IS HIGH HUMIDITY BETTER? Not necessarily. Too much moisture can make your home a breeding ground for mildew, mold, dust mites, bacteria, and more. These allergens can become irritants as they circulate through your home’s ventilation
Naturally, high humidity can also crack and destroy the wood in your house, like your home’s framing, hardwood flooring, furniture, and musical instruments, which require expensive repairs. WHAT DO I DO NOW? If you’re struggling to get the right humidity levels in individual rooms, put portable devices to work. For your whole house, though, humidifiers and dehumidifiers can be installed in your HVAC system! This is a convenient fix, and with a whole-home humidifier linked to a smart thermostat, you’ll never have to worry about missing out on the perfect, healthy humidity level for your home and family.
YOUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST DRUG TRANSPORTATION CHARGES HINT: IT’S NOT A PUBLIC DEFENDER California doesn’t mess around when it comes to penalizing drug crimes. In 2018, police in the state made almost 192,000 misdemeanor arrests and more than 28,000 felony arrests for drug-related offenses. If you’re charged with a crime like drug trafficking, you could end up facing steep fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record. THE CHARGE According to federal regulations, drug trafficking occurs when a person manufactures, distributes, or dispenses any amount of prohibited or controlled substances. It can also apply to a person who possesses substances with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense them. The quantity of drugs that triggers the crime varies from substance to substance. If you’re under investigation or have been charged with drug trafficking in California, you could face 3–9 years in jail and/or a fine of up to $20,000. YOUR OPTIONS When you’re staring down the barrel of drug trafficking charges, there are a few ways to defend yourself in court. For example, you could claim:
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The controlled substances were for your personal use.
Your intentions were misunderstood.
• You didn’t offer to transport or sell the controlled substances. • The controlled substances were found during an illegal or unauthorized search and seizure. • There was a set-up or other police misconduct. These defenses all have promise, but if you try them on your own — or even with the help of a public defender — you may be setting yourself up for defeat. YOUR BEST DEFENSE That brings us to our last point. If you’ve been accused of drug trafficking in California, the best thing you can do to fight the charges is hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Here at Law Offices of Elliott Kanter, our team knows the California criminal justice system inside and out. We’ll defend you aggressively in court with a level of experience and strategy you won’t get from a public defender. If you fear the worst, call us today to schedule a free case evaluation. We’ll review your case and build a strategy to minimize your penalties.
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