False accusations can lead to domestic violence convictions
Thousands of men and women are victims of domestic violence each year. With so many real victims out there, it is hard to imagine that anyone would pretend to be a victim of such a horrible crime. Unfortunately, there are many cases in which a person will accuse someone of domestic violence simply to ruin their career or to get revenge on them after a breakup.
However, false allegations of domestic violence can cause more than just hurt feelings or a ruined reputation. Without the help of a qualified attorney, many people have been wrongfully charged and convicted of domestic …
How to pick an Attorney
There are a lot of attorneys out there, so how do you pick the best attorney for your needs? Here are some key points to keep in mind and some important questions you should be asking.
First, does the attorney have sufficient experience to handle the issue that you are dealing with?
Once an attorney has a bar card, he or she can practice in any area of law they want. You will often find attorneys who do personal injury and criminal law and wills and trusts and family law. Basically, they will do anything.
An attorney that works in …
Juvenile Registration Law in California
Generally, a minor who has been adjudicated or admitted a sex offense does not have to register as a sex offender. There are two exceptions. The first is if the minor was transferred to adult court and convicted of a qualifying offense as an adult. The second is if the minor is adjudicated a ward of the court and then committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
- Assault with intent to commit any of the following – rape, sodomy, or oral copulation, rape in concert, a lewd or lascivious act on a child, or penetration by a foreign object.
Diversion for Prostitution Charges
We’ve seen evidence of prostitution in some of the world’s oldest cultures. Prostitution has been described as one of the world’s oldest jobs. In some countries, prostitution remains a legal profession. In others, like the United States, prostitution is criminalized. Not everyone supports the criminalization of prostitution. To some, if not many, prostitution is a transaction between two consenting adults.
Nevertheless, as it stands, prostitution is illegal in California. California Penal Code section 647(b) criminals the exchange of of sexual act for compensation.
Recently, in fact, law enforcement has “rebranded” prostitution as an act of human trafficking. Or, at least, …
What is considered insider trading?
There are many different ways people use their money, but investing it can be one of the best ways to maximize it. Proper investments can result in substantial gains. However, bad investments on the other hand can cause people to lose a lot of money. It is important that people research the various investments before making them to ensure they are making the proper ones.
Some people will use every advantage they have in order to ensure that they are making the proper investments, but it is important that everyone has the same advantages. That is why insider trading is …
Asset forfeiture in California criminal proceedings
An accusation of criminal conduct comes with a host of questions. What will happen to me? Is jail or prison time a possibility? How will this case affect my career? Each of these questions can be overwhelming by themselves, but there’s another possible penalty which can also be of concern: asset forfeiture.
What is asset forfeiture?
Asset forfeiture is the process by which a government entity seizes the property of an individual and takes ownership of that property. Both the federal government and California engage in asset forfeiture, taking ownership of property they believe has been involved in criminal activity.…
Desvío por Cargos de Prostitución
Hemos visto evidencia de prostitución en algunas de las culturas más antiguas del mundo. La prostitución ha sido descrita como uno de los trabajos más antiguos del mundo. En algunos países, la prostitución sigue siendo una profesión legal. En otros, como Estados Unidos, la prostitución está criminalizada. No todo el mundo apoya la criminalización de la prostitución. Para algunos, si no para muchos, la prostitución es una transacción entre dos adultos que consienten.
Sin embargo, tal como está, la prostitución es ilegal en California. La sección 647(b) del Código Penal de California penaliza el intercambio de un acto sexual a …
Three people arraigned for insurance fraud in Sacramento area
Some prosecutors say insurance companies are common targets for fraud because they handle large amounts of cash. A recent indictment of three people from the Sacramento area offers support for this theory.
The allegations of the indictment
The three defendants, a man aged 49 from Angels Camp, a woman aged 68 from Somerset, and a male aged 63 from Rocklin, are alleged to have conspired to fraudulently reduce their payrolls in order to reduce the cost of their workers’ compensation permits and thereby defraud the state’s compensation insurance fund of more than $127,000. The investigation was conducted by the state …
Restore Gun Rights in California
In California, a felony conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions1 will result in a ban on your ability to have a firearm. A felony conviction will result in a lifetime ban, and a qualifying misdemeanor conviction will result in a 10-year ban. Examples of misdemeanor convictions that will result in a 10-year ban are: assault, battery, threatening school, or public officials, dissuading a witness, domestic violence, criminal threats, and stalking.
Additionally, drug addiction and mental health issues may also impact your ability to have a firearm.
There are two avenues to restoring your gun rights in California. The first is …
Restaurar los derechos de portar armas en California
En California, una condena por un delito grave y ciertas condenas por delitos menores1 resultarán en una prohibición de su capacidad para tener un arma de fuego. Una condena por un delito mayor resultará en una suspensión de por vida, y una condena calificada por delito menor resultará en una suspensión de 10 años. Ejemplos de condenas por delitos menores que resultarán en una suspensión de 10 años son: asalto, agresión, amenazar a la escuela o a funcionarios públicos, disuadir a un testigo, violencia doméstica, amenazas criminales y acecho.
Además, la adicción a las drogas y los problemas de …