By definition, cyberstalking means stalking, harassing, intimidating or bullying someone online, including via social media, email, forums, instant messaging or any other medium of digital communication. Cyberstalking is also possible via phone, fax, text, pager or...
When you bring a prohibited item to the airport, you may experience delays to your travel plans and delay the plans of other travelers. Depending on the prohibited item, you may also have to pay a fine and law enforcement may even arrest you. While federal law...
When couples end their marriage, many different issues can arise. From financial concerns to child custody to asset division, there are various factors that require examination. Unfortunately, some people face other hardships when their marriage falls apart. For...
Finding yourself on the wrong end of a fraud case can impact you for the rest of your life. Finding yourself in such a case prosecuted against you by the federal government can make you feel truly helpless. The False Claims Act, enacted in 1863, is designed to punish...
Parents in California who have a child together but are no longer in a relationship with the other parent will usually have a child custody and visitation order in place. However, one parent may, for a variety of reasons, refuse to turn over the child to the other...
Many people mistakenly believe that white collar crimes are victimless crimes. While they may not be violent, these crimes have a terrible economic impact. They can devastate families and ruin the finances of a company, taking it down and leaving employees without...
Internet crimes have become more common as society becomes more reliant on the internet in daily life. There is a range of crimes that can occur online, from simple scams to complex criminal activities. One of the best-known methods of online crime is through emails....
By placing you on probation, a judge allows you to serve your sentence outside the confines of jail. The details of your probation may differ, but all have the potential for additional penalties if a violation occurs. The following tips can help you avoid the negative...
Paying taxes is never fun. Many people look for ways to pay less than what they owe. There are numerous methods to pay less tax, but some are illegal. People who want to pay less tax, but do not want to risk getting into legal difficulty, can take advantage of a...
In California, a conviction does not always result in incarceration. In fact, courts have recognized that alternatives to incarceration often result in a better outcome for offenders and for the community. According to the Orange County Probation Department,...