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 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...
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...
Nintendo Switch fans in California may be interested to hear about a hacker who pleaded guilty to computer fraud with the popular video game system. The 21-year-old is believed to have gained access to Nintendo Switch developer information with a phishing scam in...
A 42-year-old woman has admitted to stealing mail to obtain confidential information and then using that information to file fraudulent tax returns. The woman entered guilty pleas to single counts of mail theft, wire fraud and filing a false claim in the U.S. District...
On Jan. 6, a Social Security Administration employee received a 15-month federal prison sentence for fraud. The 36-year-old California woman was accused of stealing $176,015 in Social Security payments while she had access to the beneficiaries' computer records. She...
