If you struggle with anger, you may have difficulty controlling yourself in situations that frustrate you. WebMD describes the anger that requires management to be more than simply feeling upset. It is when you cannot express the emotion appropriately. If you struggle...
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The impact of false assault allegations
Whether you find yourself in the middle of an assault case centered around an incident in which you were trying to defend yourself or assault charges have surfaced involving a former friend, partner or family member, you must understand the potential consequences of...
What is the penalty for theft?
Theft refers to the unauthorized taking of property. Obviously, this is just a broad definition. It is very difficult to understand possible consequences without knowing several details of your theft charges. To start, you have to look in the right jurisdiction. In...
3 potential reasons for dismissal of a DUI charge
In California, even a first-time DUI conviction may carry steep penalties, including expensive fines, time in jail and suspension of your license. Having a DUI on your record may also pose personal and professional obstacles, including higher insurance rates, loss of...
Explaining California’s castle doctrine
If an intruder breaks into your house in California and you use deadly force to incapacitate him or her, do you know how does the law protects you, if at all? While most people have a vague notion that self-defense laws exist, few may have a thorough knowledge of...
Simple mistake or tax evasion?
In all likelihood, nothing causes your stomach to drop like receiving an envelope showing an IRS return address. Before you panic, however, FindLaw explains that the IRS does not prosecute you for mere mistakes, such as an alleged arithmetic error on your tax return....
Understand the details of grand theft charges
When people face theft charges, they may wonder what these charges mean. Grand theft charges may have a long-term impact on people's lives, so they need to understand the fine details. People may face theft charges if they take property that does not belong to them...
How much does a California DUI raise your insurance rates?
When California authorities stop your car and charge you with driving under the influence, know that it may cost you quite a bit of money if the charge leads to a conviction. Most first-time DUIs are misdemeanors, but even those have the capacity to lead to financial...
Should you help with a police investigation?
Police detectives and federal investigators tend to be very good at their jobs. They have powerful surveillance laws backing them up. Do you really think that they need your help? It is possible, of course. You might be a good negotiator, analyst or investigator....
What are the types of standardized field sobriety tests?
In California, an officer who suspects you of driving under the influence may administer a test. Though you may think of breath and blood tests firsts, you could actually face a different test before either of those. These are field sobriety tests and an officer often...


