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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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

California law Penal Code 261.5 PC (a) states unlawful sex with a minor or statutory rape occurs where any person engages in sexual intercourse with a minor and is not married; a minor is any person under the age of 18. In order to be charged with this crime, overt force or threat do not […]

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 money, labor or personal property is guilty of theft by trick, […]