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...
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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...
What are the penalties for mail fraud?
In California, there are laws in place that handle the crime known as mail fraud. Since this is a federal crime, the Californian laws reflect the laws set by the federal government. It is important to understand the penalties associated with mail fraud. It may...
Kleptomania as a legal defense for stealing
If accused of stealing and presented with indisputable evidence, some people may consider whether a kleptomania defense may work to free them. Many people have attempted to use kleptomania as a legal defense mechanism, but courts rarely accept this. Refusal may stem...
Your rights when facing drug charges
People facing drug charges have rights when first encountering the police, during an arrest and throughout interrogations. Understanding these rights can help someone under suspicion of drug possession to react properly and can also inform the development of a...
The white collar criminal next door
Most white-collar crimes involve money; they are not violent but they are serious. Ponzi schemes can cause families to lose their life’s savings. Embezzlement can lead a company to bankruptcy, causing employees to lose their livelihoods. One individual’s greed can...
3 actions for those under investigation
Investigators would like nothing more than for you to sit idly and allow them to methodically build their case against you. They often prefer to work slowly, unimpeded by actions you might be able to take to defend your rights. Please do not make their job any easier...
False domestic violence allegations and custody matters
Parents working through child custody disputes often have a lot of stress and uncertainty. Not only do many worry about their relationship with their child and their ability to play a key role in their child's life, but there are a host of factors that affect custody...


