Do police have the right to search my house?
Police raids are back in the headlines again, and if there was even a doubt about who can be raided, we should all know now, it can be anyone. That was always the case, but everyone is on notice now. Do police generally have the right to search you house? Is there a general right […]
Federal embezzlement and what makes it unique
Being investigated for or accused of committing a crime can be a terrifying experience. After all, the outcome will have an enormous impact on your life, your family and your career. Embezzlement is a crime that most have heard of but they don’t necessarily understand, particularly at the federal level. It’s a theft, but more […]
How to Survive a Sex Crime Allegation
What You NEED to Know if You’ve Been Charge With a Sex Crime Sex offenses are different than any other type of crime. These kinds of charges are extremely serious and difficult to defend against. One could honestly say that once an allegation has been made – especially involving a child, the deck is stacked […]
Cómo sobrevivir una acusación de delito sexual
LO QUE NECESITAS SABER Los delitos sexuales son diferentes a cualquier otro tipo de delito. Este tipo de cargos son extremadamente serios y difíciles de defender. Se podría decir honestamente que una vez que se ha hecho una acusación, especialmente cuando se trata de un niño, la baraja está en tu contra. Los jurados odian […]
What does it mean to have a 1275 hold placed on your case?
You have been arrested on accusations that you committed a serious financial crime and are waiting in jail to be bailed out, only to find out that there is a hold on your case preventing you or a loved one from posting bail. You may think this is unwarranted, as you do not think you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]