Newport Beach Criminal Defense Blog
Why is insider trading illegal?
California residents like you have have heard the term "insider trading" before. But do you know what it entails? And do you know how much trouble you can get into if caught doing it? Insider trading is one of the most well-known type of white collar crime. At the...
To what extent can you defend yourself?
You likely would never anticipate having to face a criminal charge (let alone one as serious as assault, manslaughter or murder). At the same time, you cannot predict not ever finding yourself in a situation where another threatened the immediate your safety (or that...
The health risks ‘drug mules’ face
When people think of ‘drug mules,’ they often think of people looking to get rich quick who then get caught or lose their lives in the process. This might prove true for many, but there are several people who others forced into the lifestyle. There are stories of...
Understanding California’s 3-strike laws
A California felony charge has the potential to upend your entire life if it leads to a conviction. If you have prior serious felony offenses, you may face even harsher penalties. In 1994, California implemented the “Three Strikes” sentencing law, which heightens the...
Understanding the consequences of drug trafficking
Drug trafficking through California is not uncommon and has the potential to destroy the lives of people who participate in its operations. Fortunately, people charged with drug crimes have the ability to turn their life around and begin their sojourn to a better...
What is the difference between mail and wire fraud?
In California, wire fraud and mail fraud are some of the most common charges for white collar crime. They share similarities. In some cases, committing one means you are also committing the other. But in the end, they are two different crimes. Today we will take a...
Prescription drugs and trafficking charges
When many people think of drug trafficking, they envision street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. However, it is important to realize that many people face these charges as a result of prescription drugs as well. There are many factors to take into consideration when...
Police seizures of drugs on the rise in California and across America
When the government first implement the war on drugs, many people felt certain it would help to cure an increased craving for illicit substances in America. It proved to be a colossal failure. One contributing factor is that the drug dealers were often doctors and...
Signs you should take a plea deal
When it comes to a plea bargain, the first thing you should always keep in mind is that it is optional. You never have to take one, and no one can do anything to force you into accepting a deal. With that in mind, there are some situations in which taking the plea...
How are felonies and misdemeanors different?
When working within the criminal justice system, it is important to understand the basics of law. Not all crimes are exactly the same, of course: getting a parking ticket or committing petty vandalism is considerably less serious of an offense than first-degree...
