In the digital era, an increasing number of people are being charged with offenses involving the internet, including cyberstalking. The penalties that come with these cases can often be significant. Aside from financial penalties and even time behind bars, there are...
Probation is a provision that allows the court to release a person convicted of a crime into the community under the supervision of a probation officer. The release is conditional and revocable. In other words, the individual on probation must comply with the terms...
There has been an unfortunate spike in opioid addiction in recent years. Along with the increase in painkiller dependency, doctor shopping, an illegal act with stiff penalties, has become commonplace in the Golden State. Doctor shopping is a type of prescription fraud...
In the Information Age, we face evolving forms of crimes and offenses. California has stepped up to address this by designing legislation to respond to some of these new threats. State law now includes online stalking and harassment, identity theft and invasion of...
There is a wide range of activities that the Internal Revenue Service may consider tax fraud. It can be something as complicated as participating in white-collar crime or something seemingly simple and innocuous, such as failure to file tax returns. Tax evasion is a...
According to the FBI, a federal law enforcement agency will investigate crimes brought to the attention of federal authorities to determine whether an offense happened and who is responsible. Which federal agency investigates any alleged criminal activity depends on...
Cybercrime is a term that describes a broad range of offenses. Some offenses are familiar, such as fraud or theft, but perpetrators utilize the internet or a computer to facilitate the crime. Other examples, like hacking into a server, exist solely due to advancements...
If you are currently facing allegations or charges of tax evasion, you are likely unsure of what your next steps should be and may even feel like you do not have any options at all. When faced with the threat of tax evasion charges, the thought of potential long-term...
Parental kidnapping is a common term for cases where a non-custodial parent refuses to return a child after the end of a lawful visit. However, it can also refer to a situation in which a custodial parent does not allow the non-custodial parent to have visits. Review...
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits United States citizens, residents and businesses from engaging in bribery. The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explain how your actions may violate the FCPA’s...