Can group chats trigger federal conspiracy charges? Group chats can shift quickly from casual talk to risky topics. Someone may share an idea, others respond and the conversation changes before you fully process it. Later, you might wonder whether those online...
Interstate drug trafficking charge are triggered when authorities believe that prohibited drugs have crossed state lines. These cases carry serious consequences in federal court. Because trafficking occurred interstate, federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement...
Finding out that you’re under investigation for criminal activity is stressful and frightening. It is critical to stay calm and keep your wits about you. What you do in the initial stages of your case can have a significant effect on its outcome. Some of the most...
Finding yourself under investigation for a white collar crime can be troublesome. Some people realize what is happening right away; others never suspect anything until they are arrested and charged with a crime. The sooner you are aware, the better. It is a serious...
A recent blog post discussed how the police need to be careful to collect evidence in the correct manner. Their failure to do so could lead to that evidence being excluded from court. If you are facing charges, it is also important to understand that the police have...
Sometimes a dangerous situation can unfold so quickly that a person has only moments to react. Fear, confusion and the natural instinct to protect oneself can collide all at once. Even in the safest of places, unexpected danger can leave someone with a split-second...
You might think that staying silent during a police interrogation makes you look guilty. Yet most of the time, staying silent prevents you from implicating yourself in a crime. Your Miranda rights exist to protect you, not to make you appear guilty in the eyes of the...
Physical evidence is crucial for police and prosecutors looking to secure a conviction. While convictions can sometimes be secured without physical evidence, its presence greatly enhances their chance of success. There are rules, however, on how evidence can be...
Most people with regular income and valuable resources want to minimize their tax burdens. They make charitable contributions or divert income to a tax-deferred retirement account to minimize what they ultimately pay in income taxes. While some people actually violate...
Certain violent conduct can result in criminal charges. For example, assaulting someone or threatening them. Sometimes that conduct can have more severe consequences in court. California law considers certain circumstances as "aggravating" a crime, which can lead to...
