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A drunk driving charge may have a negative impact on your life whether or not you are actually convicted of the crime. For instance, you may lose your driver's license if you don't agree to a chemical test as required by California law. You may also spend the night in...
When a person commits a violent crime, they harm a victim or threaten to commit harm. These types of crimes often involve the harshest penalties from the justice system and require the best legal defenses. Violent crime examples Violent crimes range in severity. Some...
Most people in California depend on Social Security for financial support when they grow old or become disabled. There are a lot of eligibility requirements that a person must meet to qualify for these benefits, which sometimes is not easy to pull off. For this...
It's no secret that driving under the influence of alcohol is a bad idea. But what about prescription medications? Can you get a DUI for taking your medication as prescribed? How do prescription medications affect your ability to drive? Certain medications can cause...
Some states define theft and larceny differently, but they are the same crime in California. Stealing property, money or labor and services all count as theft. Punishment depends on the value of the stolen property and other details of the crime. Petty theft Petty...
California has a higher population than many other states. As a result, there are higher rates of gun violence and mass shootings; however, the state has some of the toughest laws against violent crimes. Criminals who perpetrate violent crimes against certain...
Heroin is a Schedule I narcotic in California, which means that there aren't any accepted medical uses for it. Crimes involving heroin are often felonies, but they may be misdemeanors in certain situations. Misdemeanor versus felony Heroin drug crimes are usually a...
Drug charges are some of the most common and serious allegations that people face in California. There are a wide variety of penalties and complex legal arrangements associated with these charges. One distinction is that between state and federal drug crime charges....
If you have been arrested and charged with a theft-related crime in California, it is important to understand the potential penalties you may face. Theft crimes can range from misdemeanors to felonies, and the severity of the charge will determine the possible...
The term "white-collar crime" includes a wide range of crimes within the state of California. Typically, these crimes lack violence against other people, but still cause a financial gain to the perpetrator. The years between 2001 and 2021 saw a decline in white-collar...
