CRIMINAL FRAUD IN CALIFORNIA
CRIMINAL ATTORNEY IN SACRAMENTO FRAUD OFFENSES ARE SERIOUS CRIMES IN CALIFORNIA Fraud, or white collar crime, consists of several different crimes like forgery and identity theft, insurance fraud, real estate and mortgage fraud, financial fraud, among other types of fraud. According to California law, any person who uses fraud or deceit to obtain possession of […]
COLLEGE CRIMES
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Common Crimes Committed by College Students Sending our children out into the world on their own can be both an exciting and terrifying time for a parent. This is a time for your child to learn and grow on their own, and that means that you will not have the same […]
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF WEAPON
CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SACRAMENTO CA Unlawful possession of a weapon is also known as the illegal possession of a weapon by an individual that does not have authorization to possess the weapon. There are many laws granting Californian’s the right to legally own a weapon. However, there are numerous other laws and regulations that restrict them […]
WHITE COLLAR CRIMES
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER “White Collar” crime is a category of criminal crime defined by their non-violent nature. Originally, the term “white collar” was used in the 1930’s to refer to the non-violent crimes prosecutors could prove an individual had committed when their violent crimes could not be substantiated. White collar crime could is a […]
DRUG CRIMES
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL LAWYER Drug crimes and how best to handle them are a hot topic of debate in the political arena these days and California has seen some significant changes to their drug laws in the last decade. While prosecutors have moved their focus away from users and possessors and have softened penalties for individuals […]
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL DEFENSE
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Criminal justice system is an adversarial system. When you are arrested lawfully, you can be searched without your consent. If you are arrested but not taken into custody, the police can search you for weapons and to prevent you from destroying any evidence. Should you be taken into custody, the police […]
TERRORIST & CRIMINAL THREATS
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY California Penal Code section 422 prohibits the threatening of another person with immediate bodily harm. The threat must be so immediate and so unequivocal that the person receiving the threat is in sustained fear for their safety. The offense is punishable for up to 3 years. Most importantly, this charge is classified […]
SPOUSAL & CHILD ABUSE CHARGES
SACRAMENTO CRIMINAL LAWYER SPOUSAL & CHILD ABUSE CHARGES Domestic violence occurs in millions of homes throughout the state of California. It is an insidious crime that often goes unreported and without a couple’s closest friends knowing. The victims often feel helpless and unsure of whether abuse is actually occurring, as the psychology of abuse can […]
INFRACTIONS, MISDEMEANORS, AND FELONIES
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS IN SACRAMENTO DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INFRACTIONS, MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES Whether you are being convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony, it’s important you contact criminal defense lawyers in Sacramento for legal representation immediately. There is a difference between the different conviction types and it’s important you understand each of them. Infraction Infractions are […]
ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT
Elder abuse is neglect, exploitation or harmful mistreatment of anyone who is 65 or older. It can include physical violence, psychological abuse, isolation, abandonment, abduction, false imprisonment or a caregivers neglect and it can also involve taking a senior’s money or property. Elder abuse can be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor. It […]