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Californians who are charged with mail fraud could face serious penalties. Because mail fraud is a federal crime, convictions are sentenced under the federal sentencing guidelines and can result in years in prison and stiff fines. The federal government prosecutes...
Over the past few years, scientists have been re-evaluating the way they view several subspecialties of forensic science. People in California who have been accused of crimes should know that problems have been uncovered with firearm, bite-mark and even footwear...
Prosecuting a criminal case can take a tremendous amount of time and effort. Courts across California also have crowded dockets. For the sake of efficiency, prosecutors often arrange plea agreements with defendants. Usually, judges accept these deals without looking...
There's almost nothing as stressful as having a police officer follow your vehicle. But should they continue pursuing you after you enter your home? A recent California case led the Supreme Court to issue a ruling regarding warrantless entries. More information on the...
Mail fraud is treated as a serious crime in California because of the economic damage it can do. It is a very common federal charge and often used in conjunction with a variety of other charges. Mail fraud is prosecuted by the federal government, but it may have...
After California law enforcement arrested you for driving under the influence, you have a lot of concerns about your future. Could you reduce your charges somehow? The American Bar Association examines plea bargains and how they work. Learn about your options for...
A nonprofit organization's employees could come under investigation for fraud or theft. As noted by Grants.gov, allegations of fraud may include inflating expenses or paying fictitious contractors. Theft may involve embezzling money or using the organization’s funds...
If a spouse or family member accuses you of domestic violence, he or she may also request a protective order. You must follow the terms of this order to avoid additional legal consequences. Understand what to expect if you become the subject of a domestic violence...
California divides theft into different categories, and one of the categories is theft by false pretenses. Unlike the basic definition of theft — taking something belonging to someone else without consent — this type of stealing actually involves the owner voluntarily...
After a recent encounter with California police that resulted in drug charges, you cannot help running the events through your mind. Now you wonder if you were the victim of an illegal search and seizure. United States Courts explains where and how reasonable searches...
