California is known for its three strikes law regarding felony convictions. The state's harsh stance against crime is something some people have not always seen as positive. In fact, according to the Judicial Branch of California, the three strikes law first became...
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Penalties for white collar crimes against elders, the disabled
White-collar crimes often bring with them quite serious consequences, and when California residents commit white-collar crimes against adults of a certain age, they may face particularly serious penalties in response to their actions. At the Law Offices of Mark W....
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Parents will usually do anything to protect their children. Sometimes, though, accidents happen and a child dies. In many cases, California law enforcement clears a parent quickly even if it was his or her actions that ultimately led to the child's death. However,...
Understanding California’s Three Strikes Law
Just over half of U.S. states have a so-called Three Strikes Law, including California. These sentencing regulations double the mandated prison term for any second felony offense after a serious or violent felony. A third felony conviction results in a mandatory...
What are the penalties for tax fraud?
According to FindLaw, tax fraud refers to the willful attempt to elude tax law and deceive the IRS. Though tax fraud can occur in a number of ways, some of the more common forms of tax fraud in California include the intentional failure to file an income tax return,...
Asset forfeiture rules in California
Law enforcement commonly uses asset forfeiture in many criminal cases around the state of California. It is the process by which the government seizes assets, including property, cars and artwork, from individuals accused of a crime. Many people regard it to be an...
