Nonviolent drug offenders often face harsh penalties in the United States even though they don't pose serious risks to the community. Some drug offenders could have the opportunity to have their sentences reviewed and even receive clemency after President Obama...
When most people hear about white collar crimes, they may think of mortgage fraud, embezzlement and money laundering schemes. However, more people in California may become familiar with recycling fraud due to a recent criminal case. A California man pleaded no...
A California teenager is facing serious criminal charges for making bomb threats to schools in another state. The teen has been charged with sex felony counts after he was accused of calling in threats to public schools in Montana. The teen is facing felony...
Drivers in California suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can face very serious charges, especially if they cause an accident that causes serious injuries or fatalities. A recent criminal case is an example of the serious charges drivers can...
A majority of Californians use social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Many people use these sites to stay connected with their family and friends, but some people use these sites to brag about their recent activities. While there is nothing wrong with using...
Smuggling drugs in the United States is an illegal activity that continues to be investigated by federal officials. Individuals working in occupations that can easily transport illegal drugs may start to be investigated more often, including people who work at...
Do victims' rights laws in California violate prison inmates' constitutional rights? A federal judge ruled that part of Marsy's Law violates inmates' rights who are serving life sentences. Marsy's Law was passed several years ago and increased the amount of time...
Two brothers from Sacramento have recently been arrested for making and selling illegal weapons that cannot be traced by law enforcement officials. The brothers were making parts that do not need to have serial numbers on their own, which is legal, and then selling...
When you are involved in politics, making sure that everything you do is on the up and up is vital. In some cases, people might mistake things that you do. For one California state senator, an FBI sting and lengthy investigation led to him facing charges. The senator...
Making decisions is something that people do on a daily basis. In some cases, those decisions are appropriate and don't cause you any problems. In other cases, those decisions aren't the right ones to make, and they lead to trouble. For one woman, participating in a...