What are the penalties for DUI in California?
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries significant legal penalties in California. In addition, a DUI charge stays on your record for 10 years. If you face a court date for California DUI, prepare yourself by learning about the potential penalties for a conviction. Initial DUI conviction A person who has no prior […]
White-collar criminal charges stay alive online
Whether the court finds you not guilty or you end up having to serve a sentence for a white-collar crime, the chances are that once everything is over, you will face challenges trying to get your life back to normal. You probably assumed already that finding employment would be difficult, and that is true. However, […]
Are you committing tax avoidance or tax evasion?
With the year winding down, it will soon be time for you and everyone else in California to turn your attention on tax season. Of course, you want to do everything you can to reduce your tax bill. Throughout it all, be sure you reduce your bill legally. NerdWallet explains the difference between tax avoidance and […]
The difference between assault and battery
Many people mistakenly use the words “assault” and “battery” interchangeably. The confusion is understandable because a person charged with assault will often also face battery charges and vice versa. However, though related, assault and battery are actually two different crimes. A person can commit one but not the other. Battery The definition of battery, according to California […]
Professionals in Bay Area face fraud charges on patient referrals
Law enforcement officials charged at least 18 nurses, doctors and medical practitioners licensed by the state of California in an alleged Medicare fraud scheme. According to KRON 4, a transfer of $115 million worth of kickbacks allegedly took place through fraudulent billing practices and patient referrals in violation of federal law. According to the charges, the medical […]
The lifelong effects of a criminal record
The punishment for a criminal charge in California does not include only what the judge hands down during sentencing. The lasting consequences of a criminal conviction can cause you problems long after you have served your time. In fact, it may not only affect you but also your family. Lasting consequences are not something you […]
What most often leads to wrongful convictions?
In recent years, stories of wrongful convictions have been prevalent in California and the rest of the country. As DNA technology advances, many who were formerly convicted of committing a crime are being proven innocent and being released from imprisonment after spending years and even decades behind bars for crimes they did not commit. As […]
California authorities announce drug bust
State and local authorities in California worked with federal law enforcement to break up a drug distribution network run by the Nuestra Familia prison gang and the Norteño street gang. Law enforcement officials announced their success with “Operation Red Reaper” on June 19. A total of 21 people, ranging in age from 19 to 49, […]
Authorities accuse 4 of selling drugs at dog boarding facility
On June 5, it was reported that four people were taken into custody at a California dog boarding facility. According to the report, three men and one woman were accused of drug-related crimes. Undercover detectives had been watching the dog boarding facility, located in the 100 block of West Walnut Avenue in Fullerton, for possible […]
Is a plea deal right for you?
Facing criminal charges can be a terrifying ordeal. Your future is on the line, and you have a long process ahead of you before you know the path your life will take. Will you spend years in prison, or will a California jury find there is not enough evidence to convict you.? Perhaps the prosecutor […]