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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...
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,...
You likely hear a lot about white collar crime in California nowadays. But what you may not realize is that white collar crime is not a single crime. Rather, the term covers a variety of crimes, many of which constitute federal crimes as well as state crimes. FindLaw...
Some of the wealthiest residents in California are fighting federal charges after their alleged involvement with the Newport Beach college admissions company, Edge College & Career Network. The Law Offices of Mark Fredrick understands that every federal felony...
Intending to increase punishment for repeat offenders, California passed a "three-strikes" law in 1994. According to the law, anyone who has been previously convicted of a serious felony will face much more severe consequences if they are convicted of a subsequent...
Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime itself, but distribution of a controlled substance can be even more serious. In California, drug distribution is generally defined as the sale, transport, transfer and/or import of controlled substances. With...
A former UCLA physician faces two charges of sexual battery and one charge of sexual exploitation of a patient after allegations of sexual misconduct from two female patients that were treated by the doctor in 2017 and 2018. The obstetrician-gynecologist retired from...
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...
It can be shocking, confusing and disorienting to be accused of a violent crime. Violent crime sentences can be draconian, so it is important to keep a clear head. There may be a number of defenses available to those facing murder charges, rape charges, assault...
California law calls for strict punishments against those who commit violent crimes. Even with no aggravating circumstances, a Newport Beach resident who gets convicted of a felony may face years or even decades in prison as well as stiff fines. For those who get...
