One of the newest penalties that are being slapped on people who are getting charged with drunk driving is that of an ignition interlock device (IID). This device, however, is not exactly mainstream and there remains considerable confusion as to what it means – especially to someone who will be facing it as a penalty. […]
The son of the law Farrah Fawcett, R.O., has recently found himself in hot water after being pulled over in a typical traffic stop in the Santa Monica, CA area. The 26-year-old was found to be in possession of heroin after having his vehicle searched. His apartment was later subjected to a search during which […]
Under §470 of the 2010 California Penal Code, it is a criminal act to intentionally and knowingly defraud another by wrongfully signing the name of another person. Similarly, it is a crime to sign the name of a person that does not exist at all. It is also considered a crime to counterfeit the seal […]
A two decade veteran of the LAPD has recently been arrested on charges for a fraud charge relating to a drug crime. The officer has since been accused of “doctor shopping” and otherwise using fraudulent means to illegally procure prescription drugs. Currently, the officer has nine charges that he is facing and is being held on […]
For many people, there is confusion when it comes to the terms of tax avoidance and tax evasion. Taxes in general are complex and can get confusing for even the savviest of person. The important difference is to recognize that one is legal and one is not. The differences, however, go deeper than that. Tax avoidance […]
The 4th of July is notoriously one of the most dangerous days in regards to drunk driving – in fact, studies have shown that more drunk driving accidents occur on this day than even after New Year’s celebrations. The AAA and AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has reported that between 2000 and 2009, almost 40% […]
Under the United States federal law, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (more commonly known as RICO) is used to help law enforcement close a loophole that was perceived to allow leaders of large crime organizations to get away from conviction. Racketeering refers to those who partake in a racket or an illegal business. […]
After being arrested for driving under the influence, many people are faced with considerable confusion. This is understandable. A DUI is one of the few charges in which the defendant will be facing two charges. Not only will they be facing the criminal charges, they will be facing civil charges. What does this mean? It means that […]
Being criminally charged is nothing to take lightly. If you are successfully convicted, the penalties that you are dealing with will not only be inconvenient, they will be life-altering. No matter if you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony, it will be something that you will spend the rest of your life dealing with. […]
Being criminally charged with a sex offense is more than just dealing with criminal penalties. Not only will a defendant be forced to deal with such ramifications as incarceration and monetary fines, but they will also have a subsequent penalty imposed upon them that will prove to be more damaging and difficult than any time […]
In the state of California, being arrested or accused of committing assault is a serious situation that should not be treated as anything different. Due to the penalties that are associated with something of this nature, should you be charged, immediate and proactive steps should be taken to preserve your safety and to help defend against the […]
Typically, criminal charges pertaining to loitering bring to mind juvenile crimes and the like. In actuality, in many areas, such laws were enacted in an attempt to help crackdown in the activities of gangs who were in the works of a committing a drug crime – such as distribution or sale. Loitering, however, also has serious roots in sex […]