Criminal statutes in California authorize enhanced penalties for felony fraud convictions. White-collar crimes involving large amounts of money or property could result in felony charges. This is just one of many reasons to act swiftly to protect your rights if you...
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What should you know about pump-and-dump schemes in California?
In finance, where profit opportunities abound, a darker side often rears its head in the form of elaborate and unethical schemes. The pump-and-dump white-collar scheme stands out as a particularly deceptive maneuver. Defining "pump-and-dump" schemes A pump-and-dump...
Heroin laws in California
In California, heroin, like most opium derivatives, is considered a Schedule I controlled substance. The Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code, outlines the drug laws and penalties in the state. Simple possession of...
California pain clinic chain settles health care fraud claims
A doctor who once ran a chain of pain management clinics in California has agreed to pay approximately $11.4 million to settle Medicare and Medicaid fraud allegations. Most of the physician’s 30 pain management clinics were located in California’s Central Coast and...
Risk factors leading to kleptomania
Crime in California is a serious problem affecting many people worldwide. Theft crimes are among the most frequently committed criminal offenses, and those who suffer from kleptomania may find themselves more likely to engage in such illegal activities. Kleptomania:...
Drugs & guns have clear connections to violence
California has seen more than its share of violent crimes in recent years. Many of these have involved illegal drugs and guns. Mental health and safety experts have recently conducted studies that show that these issues are intimately connected. Treating substance...
Is sociopathy a dangerous condition?
A 2018 Southern Methodist University study identified California and the Northeast as having the highest rate of psychopaths in the U.S. The terms psychopath and sociopath are antiquated concepts introduced in the late ‘70s to describe extreme and potentially...
Types of cybercrime
With a flourishing California tech space, our state has become increasingly important for worldwide information technology. While this interconnectedness has brought numerous benefits, it has also given rise to new challenges, particularly cybercrime. Cybercrime...
Decriminalizing drug use during pregnancy
Doctors in California are calling for an end to state laws that criminalize the use of drugs during pregnancy. This is in response to findings by medical experts that the existing laws are outdated and unduly strict. While the use of drugs during pregnancy remains a...
What are the potential penalties for theft in California?
Being charged with theft in California will lead to fear as to what the future might hold. A conviction can result in jail time, fines and long-term consequences. Still, there can be confusion as to exactly what constitutes theft. There are different levels of theft...