On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 29, 2016 | Drug Charges, Firm News
Drug laws in the United States have become strict as the government continues to try and control the production, transportation and marketing of banned substances. The exact punishment for drug offenses depends on the type and quantity of drug you are caught...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 29, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Understanding domestic violence is challenging for most people. In some cases, a person may not realize that they are a victim of domestic abuse. Domestic violence is a pattern of abuse in a marriage or any other intimate relationship. It is further categorized into...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 28, 2016 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
Obtaining the identity of another person through deceptive techniques is called identity theft. The identity may be used to abuse personal data and get economic benefit. Using another person’s personal information is illegal in most states, and might lead to...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 22, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Being charged with first-degree murder could have severe consequences. If found guilty, the defendant could spend his or her entire life in prison. Some states allow the death penalty while others do not. The exact sentence for someone charged with...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 21, 2016 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
Insurance is a means of protecting yourself from financial loss. It is one of the best forms of risk management available against any uncertain loss. And, as always, when large sums of money are involved, there is a high chance of fraud. There are several scenarios...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 21, 2016 | Firm News, Theft and Property Crimes
Credit fraud is a term used to describe any illegal act involving credit cards. The unauthorized use of another person’s credit card information to remove funds or make purchases is called credit card fraud. It is a form of identity theft and might lead to...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 16, 2016 | Firm News, Theft and Property Crimes
Theft can take many forms subject to the property value. In California, there are two types of theft; petty theft and grand theft. The degree of the petty crime is dependent on the value of the property. A person who has committed petty theft can be sentenced to...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 8, 2016 | Federal Crimes, Firm News
Divorce settlements may cause child custody problems. This separation may deeply affect your children. Couples that are unable to reach an agreement and follow court orders may result in one parent taking desperate measures to see their child. The non-custodial parent...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Aug 3, 2016 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
Mail fraud and wire fraud are white-collar crimes and a serious offense. You may receive a call for a bank wire transfer from an unknown number through a text message, phone call or email. This person may be attempting to deceive you. If you provide them...
