Witness testimony plays an important role in criminal cases, helping to establish the facts and determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. However, various factors influence the reliability of eyewitness testimony, including a condition known as face blindness....
Sometimes minor children make mistakes, causing harm to others. Under certain circumstances, parents in California would be liable if a child's willful act results in injury or death to another person. What charges can parents face? The criminal charge...
Every time you log onto a computer, you potentially face a complex mix of ethical and legal decisions. This takes on added importance if you represent a company that pays your salary. The sharing of files or copyrighted material falls under state and federal piracy...
Healthcare fraud can carry serious criminal consequences. While trillions of dollars are paid for much-needed treatments and surgeries, billions are lost to criminal activity based on data from the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA), Depending on...
When you face a California criminal charge for a violent, drug-related or another type of offense, eyewitness accounts may play a big role in determining whether that charge leads to a conviction. Many judges and juries find eyewitness testimony among the most...
If you are facing a criminal charge based on a homicide, you should pay attention to the specific nature of the charge. Murder is not the only criminal offense based on a homicide. A prosecutor may decide that manslaughter is the more appropriate charge. Whether...
When you earn income by working or investing, you have a legal obligation to pay taxes on the income you receive each year. If the IRS believes that you underreported your income or understated what you owed, it may charge you with tax evasion. According to H&R...
Money laundering is a crime based on the concealment or disguise of the proceeds of illegal activities. It is a complex process that typically involves a number of transactions designed to hide the origin of the funds and make them appear legitimate. How money...
Many people think that assault and battery are the same charge. However, California treats them as separate crimes and their definitions vary. Although one can face both an assault and a battery charge, one will only face a penalty for the greater crime, which is...
The damage cybercriminals inflict does not always stop with the direct victim of the crime. Companies that have not sought to hurt anyone can nonetheless become caught up in an internet crime scheme. If law enforcement suspects that a business willingly allowed...