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After an arrest, the police will question you. Unfortunately, there are situations where you may confess, regardless of your innocence or guilt. According to Psychology Today, sometimes people confess to crimes they did not commit. Persuaded confessions Officers may...
Your home is your castle, and you expect it to be safe and comfortable. If someone you do not know breaks into your house and enters it, you have little choice but to assume the person intends to do something nefarious. The castle doctrine comes from English common...
Shortly after an arrest and booking, a defendant will appear before a judge who will review the charges and remind the defendant of his or her rights. The judge will also assign an attorney if the defendant does not already have one and ask for a plea of guilty or not...
People charged with serious crimes can receive a felony sentence if convicted. Felony sentences are usually longer than those provided for misdemeanors. They can also involve time spent in a state correctional facility, as opposed to a county jail. According to the...
Fraud is a serious crime. Convictions, and, in some cases, even allegations, could end your political or professional career. To make matters worse, you could face these allegations more easily than you might think. Of course, the FBI is probably not interested in...
Trafficking drugs in California can result in serious legal consequences that last for years depending on the offense. After meeting the requirements to leave prison, many people find it challenging to acquire employment with a felony on their record. Fortunately,...
The three-strikes law in California doles out enhanced penalties for convicted felons. The law has undergone some changes since its creation in 1994, but the foundational elements remain. A person facing a second felony conviction may want a better understanding of...
The world of trading is vast and often complex. It is easy for people to feel lost in the list of rules and regulations. People often misstep without even realizing they have done something wrong. This is why it is crucial to understand what is and is not legal before...
Crimes involving money or property can happen at virtually any type of California business. Theft crimes vary in scope and size; ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and the punishment depends on the value of the items stolen. Embezzlement focuses on deceptive...
Like most people in California, you do not condone criminal action. At the same time, however, you recognize that there may be situations where the unique conditions compel you to engage in conduct that (under normal circumstances) would be unlawful. To what extent,...
