The potential impact that a criminal conviction can have on your life is significant. Just one mark on your record can affect your future opportunities, job choices, housing options in California and more. Additionally, a conviction could result in the loss of your...
There are certain types of criminal charges that carry the potential for significant penalties. Criminal allegations that involve an element of violence, such as assault and battery, can affect the rest of your life, even if there is no conviction. If you are facing...
When under investigation for a crime or charged with any type of criminal activity, it is in your interests to know how to protect yourself. Regardless of the charges against you or the suspicions of law enforcement, you have certain rights granted to you through the...
White collar crime comes in many different forms, but the intent behind all of them is financial gain or access to information that will eventually lead to financial gain. These criminal offenses may not seem as severe as other types of crimes as they lack an element...
One of the most intimidating situations you could face is being placed under arrest. The moment you realize that police are taking you into custody is a high-stress and overwhelming situation, and you may be unsure of what you should do. At this point, it will be...
Those facing accusations of federal crimes are facing the possibility of serious penalties and other consequences that could change their lives. This is the case for you if you are under investigation for any type of financial or white-collar crime, including mail...
The tax codes in the United States are complex and confusing, and it is not always easy to understand all of the factors that determine how much one will have to pay to the government. If you have ever done your own taxes, you know firsthand the intricacies and...
The United States Constitution provides certain benefits for citizens, including protection when under suspicion of criminal activity. Even if you are a suspect in a criminal investigation in California, you have certain rights, including the right to protection...
White-collar criminal charges are those associated with illegal acts committed with the intent of financial gain. They can range from fraud to tax evasion, and as these can be charged as federal offenses, the penalties associated with these types of crimes are...
Fraud in any form committed against the health care system is a serious criminal offense, and it can result in steep penalties for those convicted of it. The federal government typically prosecutes health care fraud cases to the fullest extent of the law as estimates...