The idea of having to face a grand jury during a criminal investigation can be intimidating to anybody. Not only is your future in question, you probably have no idea how the process of a grand jury works. If you’re in trouble, the more you know about grand juries the...
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National Rifle Association accused of bankruptcy fraud
The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed for bankruptcy in January of this year, but that organization is now facing accusations of bankruptcy fraud. Why? U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claims that the gun rights group asked for bankruptcy protection when...
How do you know if a rehab will help you?
When charged with drug crimes, you may feel stuck in a cycle of criminal activity. With rehabilitation, you can turn your life around. According to the Huffingtonpost, the chances of getting clean increase with a high-quality rehabilitation facility. Rehab can refer...
When is an assault “aggravated?”
A charge of assault may seem simple enough to comprehend. Any physical altercation between yourself and another individual in California may qualify as such. Yet the penalties for an alleged assault may vary widely, particularly when law enforcement authorities claim...
Requesting a change of venue in your case
When facing criminal charges in California, you may feel confident that the structure of the criminal justice system will help to ultimately exonerate you. However, the potential of that happening depends largely on the fair adjudication of your case. Many factors may...
4 reasons to hire a private attorney when facing felony charges
If you or a loved one face criminal charges and wonder how you will handle your felony case, you might feel distraught and scared. Especially if you are a first-timer, the legal system can feel especially confusing if you do not know your way around a criminal court....
What is the Stolen Valor Act?
Fraud is a white collar crime and can occur in a variety of ways. One type of public fraud, which is a crime against the general community, is trying to claim military honors that are not yours. Cornell Law School explains the Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to try...
Understanding California’s civil forfeiture laws
When California authorities believe you engaged in some type of criminal activity, asset forfeiture laws may come into play. Asset forfeiture occurs when the government takes possession of assets it believes underwent use in some type of criminal activity. Authorities...
What should you know about domestic violence restraining orders?
After a physical altercation or due to alleged abuse, spouses or domestic partners may seek domestic violence restraining orders. Issued to help safeguard people from abuse or threats of harm, such orders may have significant effects. If you have a domestic violence...
The link between drug trafficking and human trafficking
Drug and human trafficking are examples of how one criminal activity can easily lead to another. These two issues intertwine with each other in many ways. The DEA explains trafficking of drugs and humans is a way for criminal organizations to diversify. They get more...
