The police usually need a warrant to enter and search your home for evidence of a crime. Under the Fourth Amendment, an unreasonable search and seizure is unlawful. However, there are some exceptions when the police can enter and search your home without a warrant....
Prosecutors trying to make a case for an assault charge or a robbery might only require a little bit of forensic evidence or security camera footage to prove their case. A white-collar criminal offense like money laundering or wire fraud is far more difficult to...
Areas of Southern California with high-end stores have seen a significant increase in organized and brazen thefts carried out by groups of people in recent years. Whether it’s in Beverly Hills or the upscale shopping areas of Newport Beach or other cities, retailers...
Police officers need a search warrant when looking for evidence within a property to be presented in court. The California Legislative Information has provided in-depth grounds when a judge or magistrate can issue a search warrant. A search warrant can be used in...
A plea bargain involves making some concessions with the prosecution in exchange for a lighter sentence or fewer charges. However, there is more to a plea bargain than just making a deal. Accepting a plea deal means giving up some rights, some of which are enshrined...
Professional fraud isn't a specific criminal charge but rather an entire category of white-collar crimes. It might include a doctor diagnosing someone with a condition they know the patient doesn't have to charge for expensive treatments. It could also involve someone...
Federal investigators showed up unexpectedly at your home, office or country club one day. They said they just wanted to ask you a few questions. Maybe they even appeared to be more interested in what you knew about someone else than in anything you might have done...
Before a trial, there are pre-trial hearings. However, most people do not understand what goes on during these important events, which could potentially affect the outcome of their case. Understanding what goes on at every stage of your trial will help you look out...
It’s beyond disconcerting to hear a loud knock on your door and find the police standing on the other side – and the average person doesn’t know how to handle the situation. If the police show up at your door, it is important to know what to do to protect your...
California is a big state. It has a massive population, with new people moving into the area daily. Unfortunately, this high population also leads to more crime than in other parts of the U.S. California ranks 14th in the country for most violent crimes. In...
