On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 30, 2016 | Drug Charges, Firm News
During the recent elections, California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalized the use of cannabis for recreational purposes. So, the issue is settled, and now Californians are free to enjoy marijuana at their leisure, right? Well, not so fast. Other election...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 30, 2016 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
Thanks to modern technology, we have more ways than ever to communicate with others. Where once there was only the phone, now we can reach out and touch others via fax and a host of platforms that employ internet connectivity. On the whole, this is a very positive...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 29, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
There is a well-worn saying in legal circles that certainly bears repeating which goes, “A man who is his own attorney has a fool for a client.” And this is not simply casting aspersions on those who lack law licenses; experienced attorneys know to have...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 22, 2016 | Firm News, Theft and Property Crimes
Insofar as California law is concerned, there are two broad categories of identity theft. First, there is theft that involves a perpetrator illegally obtaining some form of another person’s identification and using it to damage that person’s reputation or...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 21, 2016 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
If you’ve received word from an insurance company expressing the belief that a claim you filed was fraudulent, you need to take decisive action in addressing the situation. And while it may seem that filing an inaccurate or even false claim is a victimless...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 21, 2016 | Federal Crimes, Firm News
As you are likely aware, crimes can be prosecuted on both the state and federal level. As it works out, there are many crimes which are handled exclusively on the state level, and the same is true for certain crimes that fall under the sole jurisdiction of the federal...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 6, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Breaking the law, rule or agreement may be classified as an infraction. It is not a criminal charge and does not have severe penalties like hefty fines and jail time. In Federal law, an infraction is even smaller than an infringement, and the only...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 1, 2016 | Drug Charges, Firm News
The United States government takes drug crimes seriously, and federal drug laws are strict. There are several organizations that work together on this issue. The most important controlling authority is the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was created to deal with...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Nov 1, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Disrespecting or insulting the authority of the courts in any manner is regarded as contempt of court. Contempt charges are usually lodged against those who stand in the way of the court and try to restrict the justice system. The law gives judges power to decide who...
