If you are like many people in Southern California, your financial assets may extend beyond the United States. You might own property in one or more foreign countries. You might have business investments in another nation. You might even have a bank account in another...
Defending yourself from accusations of online solicitation
You often hear stories of law enforcement authorities catching would-be sexual predators online by posing as intended victims of said predators' actions. Like most in Irvine, you likely have no problem with such actions due to two assumptions, the first being that you...
Job seeking after a conviction
Among the many challenges faced by people in California who have been convicted of criminal offenses is the task of getting a new job. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, a whopping 96 percent of companies today run background checks on job...
Most common types of credit card fraud
Credit card fraud is a serious offense. When the police catch someone who committed fraud, the penalty will ultimately depend on how much the person spent on the card. the punishment can be up to two years in county jail. While most people think of credit card fraud...
Overcoming an addiction to prescription drugs
Many people dangerously do not realize the risks of taking copious amounts of prescription drugs. When people have been prescribed a medication to help treat persistent symptoms, they may be at a higher risk of becoming addicted if their doctor in California does not...
An introduction to the overcriminalization of America
An average American may commit one or more felonies each day by simply engaging in ordinary activities forbidden somewhere in the depths of federal or state criminal law. Most people living in the 21st century are unaware of statutes enacted in the early decades of...
The new tax law and alleged tax evasion
California residents are among the most highly taxed persons in the nation. The state has the highest state income tax rate and a sales tax to boot. It is understandable that people in California would take advantage of every opportunity possible to reduce their tax...