Whether police claim to have witnessed you using or receiving illegal drugs or they discovered a controlled substance on you in the course of a search, you now have reason to be concerned for your future. Possession charges may not seem as serious as trafficking or...
Nearly everyone who has a computer has received an email from some stranger with a sad or frightening story about why they desperately need money or some other kind of help involving the receiver’s bank account information. Although people still fall for this old...
Medical science continues to improve medications to help patients through difficult times. Whether they are dealing with mood or anxiety disorders, sleep issues, pain management, or even the common cold, medications help many people cope with the symptoms so they can...
If you are in debt over your head, chances are the option of filing for bankruptcy has crossed your mind. Bankruptcy can provide a much needed fresh start for those who are overwhelmed with debt, and the law offers several different methods for seeking debt relief...
Obtaining a mortgage for a real estate purchase can be complicated and confusing. This is why it often takes many months between filing an application and the day of closing on the loan. Because some may take advantage of the complexities of the mortgage process and...
At this time of year, many parents are turning their attention to their children’s college educations. Depending on how far along your child is in high school, you may be searching catalogues online or receiving them in the mail, visiting colleges and universities, or...
Drug addiction and the crimes that typically follow it are a burden on many cities in California and across the United States. Because drug crimes often place the health and safety of citizens at risk, lawmakers and law enforcement take a hard stand against those who...
Recent news headlines have been filled with see-sawing sentences for high-profile figures who pleaded guilty or were found guilty of various crimes. The news sheds light on the broad discretion that federal judges have under federal sentencing guidelines. It is also...
Securities fraud is a white collar crime that has serious consequences for individuals who are convicted. This category of crimes includes many different things that are illegal because not all cases of securities fraud involve the same methods. The key factor is that...
Financial crimes are taken seriously by law enforcement, and if an investigation points to a person being suspected of committing such a crime, it could result in criminal charges. Allegations of embezzlement could come with severe consequences if a person is...
