On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Jun 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | May 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Apr 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Mar 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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,...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Mar 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It is bewildering to think that you could go to prison for a crime in California that you did not commit simply because a stranger believed that he or she saw you at the scene. Unfortunately, the chances of that happening are uncomfortably high. According to the...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Mar 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Claims of self-defense made by people accused of committing violent crimes in California are often met with skepticism. At the same time, you can likely understand that there are indeed situations where someone may feel as though their safety has been threatened...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Mar 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you are facing misdemeanor charges in California, you may believe that a conviction is a minor notation on your record and not a serious offense. It may surprise you to find that it could limit your earning potential, your ability to buy a home or your ability to...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Feb 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Criminal prosecutors use a number of methods, including eyewitness identification and testimony, written or verbal confessions and jailhouse informants, to form cases and attempt to convict suspects of committing a crime. One commonly used method is forensic testing...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Jan 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense
California law enforcement officers have many tools to use in identifying drunk drivers. One of the first things an officer usually asks of a suspect is a field sobriety test. The test results are often used as evidence in court. What exactly are these tests? The...
On behalf of Ron Cordova, Attorney-At-Law | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In many cases when there is a kidnapping in California, it remains a state case. Local authorities and state officials may handle the case and conduct the investigation. However, federal law does allow the FBI to step into investigation if certain conditions exist. ...
