Hundreds of current and former professional basketball players in California receive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage from the NBA Players' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan. In October 2021, the plan attracted nationwide media attention when...
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San Diego County Criminal Law Blog
A DUI might result in the loss of security clearances
If a California police officer believes that you are driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a traffic stop will be initiated. Based on what the officer observes before and during the stop, you may be charged with drunk or impaired driving. A DUI charge...
LAPD officer charged with overtime fraud
Overtime compensation accounts for a large percentage of California law enforcement budgets, but the nature of police work makes predictive scheduling very difficult. Police officers who work a lot of overtime earn more money, and they can also find themselves on the...
How a DUI impacts a teacher
If you are charged with DUI in California, you could be subject to several penalties, including jail time, a license suspension and the loss of your vehicle. If you are a teacher, a DUI charge may result in being terminated from your current job or losing your...
Defending against embezzlement charges
Accusations of criminal activity could change someone's life. A person accused of embezzlement by an employer or another party might worry about facing prison time if found guilty in a California courtroom. Although someone faces criminal charges, that does not mean...
Stiff penalties possible for white-collar crimes
Criminal statutes in California authorize enhanced penalties for felony fraud convictions. White-collar crimes involving large amounts of money or property could result in felony charges. This is just one of many reasons to act swiftly to protect your rights if you...
Heroin laws in California
In California, heroin, like most opium derivatives, is considered a Schedule I controlled substance. The Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code, outlines the drug laws and penalties in the state. Simple possession of...
Risk factors leading to kleptomania
Crime in California is a serious problem affecting many people worldwide. Theft crimes are among the most frequently committed criminal offenses, and those who suffer from kleptomania may find themselves more likely to engage in such illegal activities. Kleptomania:...
Drugs & guns have clear connections to violence
California has seen more than its share of violent crimes in recent years. Many of these have involved illegal drugs and guns. Mental health and safety experts have recently conducted studies that show that these issues are intimately connected. Treating substance...
Is sociopathy a dangerous condition?
A 2018 Southern Methodist University study identified California and the Northeast as having the highest rate of psychopaths in the U.S. The terms psychopath and sociopath are antiquated concepts introduced in the late ‘70s to describe extreme and potentially...


