In the middle of a criminal investigation, police want to ask you some questions. Perhaps you are not under arrest, but do you have a relationship or association with someone suspected of a crime? Do you have some knowledge of the events related to the crime? If you...
By now you have probably received your W-2s, 1099s, 1098s or other appropriate tax forms in the mail or electronically. Like many, you may dread the thought of preparing your taxes, especially if you are confident you will owe the government even more money. Just...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
