Not only can a drug charge take extensive time and money to resolve; it can begin to place a damper on a person's life. Most states take cocaine charges seriously, yet penalties have become less severe in the last two decades. However, there are facts to know about...
Identity theft is a pervasive crime. In 2014, many reports estimated that approximately 17.6 million Americans experienced identity theft, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Many myths persist regarding this activity, and these may make everyday citizens...
As the internet has become a common part of everyday life over the last twenty years, most California households are familiar with the usual security threats. Although internet crimes can be serious, they are often incredibly complex to address. These types of crimes...
A shoplifting charge may seem insignificant at first glance, yet when it comes to the bigger picture, such a crime can come with lasting effects. Even with the changes in California's shoplifting laws in recent years, those charged can deal with the repercussions for...
You may have never intended to commit a crime, but a financial emergency or difficult situation convinced you to take from your employer “just this once.” It could be easy to become caught up in a cycle of taking and justifying, especially if you feel your employers...
It should come as no surprise to most Californians that there are a surprising number of myths surrounding the filing of taxes. Tax forms are complicated, and you may have been given false advice by well-meaning friends or associates when it comes to filing your own...
California residents know that they are some of the most-taxed citizens in the nation making it important for them to understand and use the tax deductions and other tools available to them to avoid paying more than their fair share. While this is something people...
When you hear the word "embezzlement," you may think only of million-dollar cases of large corporation white-collar crime. However, the truth is that embezzlement is a crime that encompasses a wide range of financial misdeeds in terms of business, and not only...
For some who live or work in the Irvine area, a little padding of traveling expenses is not a big deal. It is one of those things that fall in the same gray area as embellishing donations or business overhead on your income tax returns. Everyone does it and nobody...
Like most people in California, you may be aware that there are several different types of tests that law enforcement officers can ask you to participate in before they choose to arrest you and charge you with a driving under the influence of alcohol offense. This...