When California residents hear that a person committed a crime, they most likely jump to picturing a burglary or murder. In reality, financial crimes are some of the most common. You may hear these referred to as white-collar crimes. There are many different types of...
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Bookkeeper jailed on embezzlement charges
California residents become guilty of embezzlement when they unlawfully withhold assets belonging to an individual who entrusted them with their valuables. This financial fraud often involves a trusted person working in an official capacity taking advantage of his or...
Is eyewitness testimony reliable?
Eyewitness testimony is commonly used in courtrooms in criminal investigations in California and can be used against the defendant. It's often considered to be reliable in most cases. Unfortunately, it's not always accurate and can contribute to a wrongful conviction...
Getting your license back after a suspension
If you're convicted of reckless driving in the state of California, there is a chance that your license will be suspended for at least 30 days. However, if your license is suspended, you will likely have an opportunity to get it reinstated. Let's take a closer look at...
Do you have to tell your employer about expungements?
If you have a criminal conviction on your record in California, you might be able to get the conviction expunged. Expungement means that the conviction is erased from your record, and you'll be able to go on with your life like nothing happened. The only difference is...
Will you lose the right to carry for a domestic violence charge?
If a judge convicts you of domestic violence in California, you'll have to face a number of penalties. You might be able to avoid jail time, but the repercussions will follow you long after the conviction. A domestic violence conviction could interfere with your life...
Navigating a domestic violence misdemeanor in California
When you're facing a federal domestic violence misdemeanor charge, you need a criminal defense lawyer for help navigating these matters. Many domestic violence cases are handled on the local and state levels. Domestic violence jurisdiction Occasionally, cases are...
Criminal record expungement in California
Many states, including California, have recently expanded laws that allow for criminal record expungement. While that is good news for California residents who have made some poor decisions in their past, there is no guarantee that criminal record expungement...
What is a check scam?
Checks might not get as much use in California as they did a few decades ago, but many scammers still use fake checks to steal money from unsuspecting people. These types of scammers prey on the fact that many people don't know how the banking system works. Here's how...
Sentencing for involuntary manslaughter
When an individual’s recklessness in California causes someone’s death, but it wasn’t on purpose, that person usually gets a lighter sentence. This reasoning comes from the conclusion that serial killers and reckless drivers differ in their motives. While many states...