What is Money Laundering?
The term ‘money laundering‘ generally refers to a process of making huge amounts of ‘dirty’ money appear as if it came from a legitimate source. Millions of dollars that came from any illegal activity, such as proceeds of crime, terrorist funding, drug trafficking, or any other criminal activity are often considered dirty. Similar to the normal laundromat, such money will then undergo a process that ‘launders’ them to disguise and conceal them as ‘clean’.
Given the fines, penalties, and other sanctions that come with a money laundering case, any accusation must be taken very seriously. Accused money launderers …
What It Means to Expunge Convictions in California
Going through a criminal investigation is not easy. If you have been charged with and sentenced for a crime, you may have the conviction expunged. This is often confused with the closely related motion to seal, where one asks the court to have a criminal record sealed. A California expungement (or expunction) is a legal proceeding where the justice court can allow an individual to withdraw a ‘guilty’ or a ‘no contedere’ (no contest) plea and instead plead ‘not guilty’ in a criminal case. The judge will dismiss the criminal charges and set aside the criminal conviction.
For expungement-related concerns …
Properly Dealing with Assault Charges
Assault and battery charges are some of the most difficult cases to handle. These two often come together, but important distinctions must be made to minimize errors. An offender who intentionally threatens manipulates, or intimidates an alleged victim and then actually commits an act that leads to serious bodily injury can be charged with assault and battery. If you are facing any of these charges, consult with trusted Gold River criminal defense lawyers that will look into your case.
What this article will focus on are:
- Clarification of terms in a criminal case
- Assault laws and varying degrees
- Possible defenses
What is a Violent Crime in California?
Violent crimes or violent felonies are those crimes where the perpetrator or offender uses force or threat on a victim. A violent felony can be done even with or without the use of firearms or weapons for crimes related to violence include malicious hostility toward other people and behaviors like lack of self-control, anger, mental or psychological issues which may cause them to have aggressive tendencies, and disorderly conduct. Gangs that do drug trafficking and drug use are also included in violent crimes. A reliable criminal defense lawyer in Gold River is your best bet when charged with these …
Domestic Violence Accusations: Here’s What to Do As the Accused
When you are convicted because of domestic violence, your entire life undergoes a full 180-degree turn. Your reputation might be ruined and it will be on your criminal record permanently. However, it’s not yet over until it’s proven that you are indeed guilty. You still must stand in court and defend yourself. Fortunately, you can enlist the help of a criminal defense attorney to help you.
What is domestic violence?
It’s a criminal offense where a person uses violence to assault and inflict bodily harm to their partner. However, in most cases, even non-physical harm is also considered domestic violence…
Dismissing a Case in California
When faced with a criminal case, defendants usually have to go to court to defend themselves so that the charge can be reduced, or better yet, completely dismissed. However, in a lot of cases, dismissals may occur pretrial and defendants don’t even have to defend themselves in court.
Many cases can be dismissed even before a trial or a plea due to several different reasons, including:
- Insufficient evidence to prove the crime,
- Loss of necessary evidence to prove the crime,
- Unavailability of a necessary witness to testify against the defendant,
- Lack of probable cause,
- An illegal stop or search,
- An
California Warrant Search – What are Warrants and How to Know If You Have One
Warrants are orders issued by judges on behalf of the state that allows the police department, or another body, to search premises (search warrant), make arrests (warrant of arrest), or perform an action related to the administration of justice.
According to California Law, there are two types of warrants that allow law enforcement officers to arrest someone- arrest warrants and bench warrants. Bench warrants are a type of arrest warrant and differ slightly for the issuing cause, but both give a county police officer the authority to apprehend and detain you.
Finding out that you have a warrant- especially if …
What are Criminal Defense Lawyers and 11 Reasons You Should Get One
Criminal defense lawyers, also known as criminal lawyers, criminal attorneys, and public defenders, are a type of lawyers that defend entities that have been charged with a crime, including individuals, organizations, and corporations.
The scope of their work spans the different crimes covered in the U.S. penal code and state laws which include, but are not limited to, drunk driving, theft, domestic violence, sex crimes, violent crimes, drug crimes, fraud, manslaughter, homicide, burglary, and embezzlement. Criminal lawyers will defend their clients against these charges in appellate, state, and federal courts.
Generally speaking, a criminal defense lawyer will strive …
Understanding Disorderly Conduct in California
Disorderly conduct, also known as disturbing the peace, involves actions done in public that may be disruptive or offensive. Depending on the state, public intoxication may be considered as part of disorderly conduct or the state may have separate laws specific to being drunk in public.
Still, alcohol and drugs are often a common factor in disorderly conduct, as well as many other felonies including assault, drug crimes, violent crimes, drunk driving, and domestic violence. Take note, however, that in many states, one does not have to be intoxicated to be charged with disorderly conduct.
This area of the …
Records Expungement in California
Getting a job nowadays is very hard. Get a criminal offense and it becomes next to impossible. Fortunately, under the California Penal Code and criminal justice system, persons charged with criminal offenses can apply for expungement which can wipe out their criminal history and the associated penalties and disabilities.
The main benefit of this is that once a person has his criminal conviction expunged, he no longer has to reveal it to potential employers when he applies for a job, even after his employer has given a conditional offer of employment. This is in contrast to existing criminal convictions which …