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 within President Trump’s circle of advisors and supporters who pleaded guilty or were found guilty of various crimes. The news sheds light on the broad discretion that federal...
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...
Getting caught up in a difficult predicament could happen unexpectedly. It may come as a shock to some California residents to learn that they are under investigation for federal crimes, and they may understandably worry about what that could mean for their future. If...
Accusations of financial crimes can have detrimental effects on a person's life. If a person is accused of stealing money from a company for which he or she works, that individual could be fired, face criminal charges for embezzlement and have a difficult time finding...
Many people worry about getting everything right when they file their income taxes. This is with good reason because the government doesn't act in a favorable manner when it finds out things weren't accurately reported. It's important to always double check your...
Certain California legal cases generate substantial publicity and involve people who are well-known or wealthy. Often, these cases are white collar. They can warrant extensive penalties. Such is the case with the ongoing college admissions scandal. One person involved...
Judges in California and throughout the United States may be allowing less than reputable scientific data to be used in their courtrooms. The results of IQ and other tests could be used to determine whether a person is competent to stand trial or is competent to raise...
Employers hire employees whom they believe will be trustworthy hard workers. While it is possible to find individuals who fit that bill, there are also employees who cause employers to have doubts about employee conduct. In some cases, previous experiences might lead...
