The message "don't drink and drive" has been drummed into the public's mindset for years, and the fact that it's resulted in a steady reduction in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities over the years means that the messaging has worked. California residents understand...
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What are some examples of cyber crimes?
In today's digital world, some people in California are turning to the internet to commit misdeeds. While online crime is typically associated with adults, children are frequently the victims of cyber crimes. Individuals prey on weak and vulnerable people and take...
What happens during a probable cause hearing
A probable cause hearing in California occurs after a defendant has been charged with a criminal offense. This commonly occurs within six weeks after the arrest. Though the sessions generally run short, it determines if the defendant committed a crime. Reasons behind...
Drug charges won’t always stick
If you are taken into custody in California and charged with a drug crime, there is a chance that the charge will be dropped at a later date. This may be because evidence was obtained illegally or because you decided to cooperate with the prosecutor in your case....
Did you get caught up in a pyramid scheme? Defend yourself
When you started working with a company you found online, you thought it was a multilevel marketing (MLM) program. The people at the top of the MLM program make the most money, but you’re also able to bring in an income by selling items for the business. For your...
What’s second-degree murder in California?
Your night on the town suddenly turned horrible and tragic. You never expected to end up in a fight at the bar, and you certainly never thought that landing a single punch to someone’s head could kill someone. Unfortunately, the guy that you hit had a weak blood...
Why do people commit fraud?
You’ve seen some of the big names associated with fraud in the headlines: Bernie Maddoff, Elizabeth Holmes, Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are just a few. None of these people were exactly hurting for money themselves, so why on earth did they get involved in...
The DUI preliminary hearing process
In California and across the U.S., an individual who is arraigned for driving under the influence is granted a preliminary hearing by a judge. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if the DUI defendant should have a trial by jury. In making the decision, the...
What happens if you’re accused of internet or digital crimes?
The internet has made it easier than ever for people to connect with one another, research and communicate. However, it also facilitates criminal activities as well. While the online world was once a Wild West environment with few regulations and next to no oversight,...
California entrapment standard focuses on police conduct
If you commit a crime, the police might do something about it, of course. But police have been known to set traps that target people minding their own business (as well as the law), thus drawing them into committing a crime. If you claim police entrapped you, American...