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Penalties for white-collar identity theft
An identify theft crime happens when a person uses or possesses another person’s information for financial gain. It usually occurs in a professional setting by a person in a position of trust. Examples Examples of white-collar identity theft include using another...
Addressing an accusation of money laundering
If you are accused of money laundering, it can carry serious penalties. Money laundering involves making illegal funds look as though they came from a legitimate source. Money laundering overview Money laundering usually involves depositing money into a bank or...
How to handle a DUI checkpoint
You have a lot to lose with a DUI conviction. The penalties for DUI in California are extremely high, which is why you want to do your best to avoid a charge. When you come upon a DUI checkpoint, your first instinct may be to stop, turn around and avoid it. You are...
What are the penalties for insider trading?
Many companies offer their employees an opportunity to buy stock in the organization. However, if an employee is accused of insider trading, it can carry serious penalties. Insider trading overview Insider trading occurs when a person illegally buys or sells stock or...
Is a police stop as a pedestrian different than as a driver?
If you live in California or plan to visit, you may wonder what to do if you encounter a police officer. This could be while walking as a pedestrian or driving as a driver. And, to be clear, there are differences between these two situations. Pedestrian stops As of...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer test?
If you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Newport Beach you may wonder if you can refuse to take a breathalyzer test. The answer is not simple, as there are different types of breath tests and different consequences for refusing them. Preliminary alcohol...
What do federal drug schedules mean?
The federal government regulates the production, distribution and possession of drugs in the United States. The Controlled Substances Act is the law that defines which drugs are illegal and how they are classified into five schedules based on their potential for...
Embezzlement and the “good faith” defense
The defenses to the crime of embezzlement can be glossed over when such charges come to our attention in the media, despite their importance. One major defense to the crime of embezzlement that is worth understanding is the “good faith” defense. What is embezzlement?...
How can you manage the fallout from a criminal charge?
If you are facing a criminal charge in California, you will wonder how it will affect your life. A criminal conviction can have serious and lasting consequences that can impact your personal, professional and financial situation. Though, you are not alone in this, and...
How to behave if you are arrested
Being placed under arrest can be a terrifying experience, especially if it is your first time. You may feel scared, confused, overwhelmed, angry or a combination of all these things. The way you act during your arrest can have a bigger impact on your criminal case...