Should I Call 911?
Relationships are complicated. Romantic relationships can be particularly volatile. Partners can say and do regrettable things in the heat of arguments. Unfortunately, there are circumstances that necessitate involving law enforcement. There can, however, be moments of regret that follow involving law enforcement. Seeing your loved one being arrested following a fight and charged with a […]
Man charged with murder in connection with fentanyl death
Can you be charged with murder in California if you supplied the drug with which someone else fatally overdosed? This question has come up many times recently amid a rash of fatal overdoses connected with an epidemic of opioid addiction. The answer is yes, but the details are complicated. Placer County man faces murder charge […]
How to defend against a false sex crime accusation
As we’ve seen in recent times, a sex crime accusation can ruin a person’s entire life. Accusations, with little evidence, have caused people to lose their jobs, families and reputations. If sex crime charges are filed, the situation becomes even more serious. A sex crime conviction can mean that you never work in your chosen […]
How to Post Bail
There has been a lot of recent confusion over the issue of bail in California. In the past several years there have been a number of movements to abolish the use of bail. In some ways the movement is short-sighted and fails to address the real issue – that the bail amounts are set too […]
Cannabis is still strictly regulated in California
California law and societal attitudes about drugs have changed in recent years, but drugs are still strictly controlled under state law. If you have been accused of drug-related crimes, the exact charges against you will depend on the exact circumstances of your case. The type of drug, the quantity of the drugs and many other factors can […]
Five ways to defend against fraud and embezzlement allegations
Allegations of embezzlement or financial fraud can threaten to ruin your future. A conviction, if one is obtained, may hit you with a significant amount of incarceration, financially ruinous fines and restitution, and damage to your reputation that can haunt you for the rest of your life. We don’t say that to scare you, but […]
Legal penalties for domestic violence in California
If you find yourself facing any manner of criminal charge, it can be a stressful and uncertain time. However, domestic violence charges come with a plethora of unique legal and social challenges, even if you did nothing wrong. Plus, because California law treats relationship violence differently, the law compounds the consequences for a subsequent offense. Domestic violence […]
Beverly Hills MD pleads guilty to stealing nearly $38 million
Medical fraud, specifically fraud against Medicare and various insurers, may be a tempting target because the financial resources appear to be almost unlimited and because the enormous bureaucracy makes discovering theft and identifying the perpetrators of the fraud very difficult. However, as a recent case from Orange County demonstrates, an initial success may lead investigators to a […]
California’s Clean Slate Act – AB 1076 – Expungements Without Petitions?
California has recently adopted legislation that claims to meaningfully address post-conviction relief. For those convicted of a criminal offense, having a criminal record can be an enduring punishment beyond the direct consequences of a conviction. California’s Clean Slate Act goes further than other post-conviction relief options to truly give those with a criminal record a […]
Ley de Borrón y Cuenta Nueva de California – AB 1076 – ¿Expurgaciones sin peticiones?
California ha adoptado recientemente una legislación que pretende abordar de manera significativa el alivio posterior a la condena. Para los condenados por un delito penal, tener antecedentes penales puede ser un castigo duradero más allá de las consecuencias directas de una condena. La Ley de Borrón y Cuenta Nueva de California va más allá que […]