Thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles have increased in recent years. California has the unfortunate distinction of leading the country in these thefts, with about 30% of the total converters stolen, according to State Farm. The value of a catalytic converter...
Medical insurance fraud is a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. Medicare and Medicaid fraud alone is estimated to cost taxpayers around $100 billion a year, so it’s often aggressively prosecuted. What, exactly, is health insurance fraud? The answers may surprise you....
Money laundering is a criminal act that obfuscates the origins of capital. By filtering money through a business or certain financial accounts, people can make funds with illegal origins appear legitimate. Oftentimes, those involved in money laundering operations are...
Social media platforms now serve as a primary means of communication and expression. However, for individuals facing criminal charges, social media can become a minefield of potential risks. As a result, criminal defendants should be cautious about their social media...
While it is always wise to consider what you are about to say, there are few times when this is as imperative as when you are under criminal investigation. Many a person has hastened their own demise by allowing their words to flow too freely. The police, other...
The sport of boxing is probably the closest modern man will get to recreating the violent gladiatorial fights of ancient Rome. It’s a sport with two fighters trading blows with their fists until one knocks out the other – and it can get visceral quickly. While boxing...
You have the right to privacy and enjoyment of your property. If, however, you are a person of interest in a criminal matter, the police might come knocking on your door. But what if they do not have a warrant? Can they go ahead and conduct a search on your property?...
In California, law enforcement can charge two or more people with joint possession of drugs. However, without a legal understanding of what qualifies as “joint possession,” the concept may be vague to nonlegal individuals. So, what constitutes joint possession for a...
You have a duty to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. If you find yourself in a situation where your safety or someone else’s is threatened, the law allows you to respond to the situation with reasonable force. This is known as self-defense. California law...
Professionals in a variety of fields have access to company resources that they could potentially misappropriate. For example, anyone who has access to petty cash or a company checkbook could potentially embezzle, taking funds directly from the company for personal...
