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Being charged with assault or battery in California can be one of the most frightening, life-changing experiences one can go through. If the police make any assumptions during investigations, the case can completely overturn the outcomes, with penalties of up to 25...
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...
Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, you probably have plenty of options to consume alcohol. If you drink too much before climbing behind the wheel, though, you may experience serious legal penalties and life consequences. You may have heard a...
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...
The crime of murder is one of the worst. It also comes with the harshest sentencing, including life in prison and the death penalty. However, the severity of the charge depends on which degree of murder you face. According to FindLaw, California has first-degree or...
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...
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that your measured blood-alcohol content may not necessarily be an actual reflection of your level of intoxication. Like most people in California, you may assume that having a breath test with results greater than .08...
A conviction for driving under the influence in California can result in a license suspension, fines and even possible jail time. The state has established minimum sentences for DUI based on the factors of the case. Review the potential penalties for a California DUI...
