If you read or hear about people in New York who have been accused of insider trading, you might wonder what exactly leads to these types of allegations. In its most basic form, insider trading involves a person benefitting by trading stocks based upon knowledge...
3 Latin terms that are worth knowing
Our federal legal system is based on two things: The Constitution and the United States Code, the "official compilation and codification of general and permanent federal statutory law." But our courts have roots dating back to England and before that, to ancient Rome....
A look at the most addictive drugs
People in California who end up facing criminal charges may ultimately be struggling with a more serious underlying problem. Substance abuse is one of these problems that has been known to contribute to criminal activity as people who are addicted to drugs may engage...
Protecting yourself against modern law enforcement tactics
On social media, the term "friend" has a loose meaning. Some people have hundreds of friends and followers. Law enforcement has figured out how to use this to their advantage to elicit confessions, access incriminating evidence or set people up for arrests. Local...
How bad is a DUI in college?
If you are like most people in California, the thought of drinking among college students does not seem abnormal. In fact, it is almost expected that college kids will experiment to some degree with alcohol. When those students also drive, they can be at risk for...
Having past criminal offenses dismisssed
After having completed the requirements that may come with a criminal offense in Irvine, typically your only wish is to be able to move on with your life. Yet as many of those that our team here at , Attorney at Law has worked with in the...
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 depend on how much the person has spent on the card. In California, the punishment can be up to two years in county jail. While most people think of credit card...