If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you shouldn’t just accept the charge. It’s a criminal offense with severe consequences, including a criminal record. Yet many people do just accept it in a way they probably would not for other criminal...
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Year: 2022
Is it a crime to inaccurately report your taxes?
When people are asked to do their taxes, it sometimes makes them fairly nervous because it’s a complicated process. They know that they might make mistakes. They could make an error when filling how much income they earned during the year, for instance, and end up...
How does an expungement work?
Expungement is a process sometimes used by those who have a criminal record. They want to clear the record, and so they seek to have it expunged. This is also sometimes referred to as sealing the record. Often, people assume that this means that the record has been...
3 ways to challenge the evidence in a criminal case
Every prosecution rests on the strength of the evidence the state has in its possession. Yet, what the prosecution claims is irrefutable evidence isn’t always as foolproof as they say. Hence looking for ways to challenge evidence can be a key defense strategy in any...
Avoid these 3 mistakes if accused of a crime
Discovering you face criminal charges can be scary. Unfortunately, that could lead you to do things that make your situation more difficult. Once you realize you might face charges or already are, you need to think everything through carefully. That is why the general...
Lying to investors could be a crime
There are so many budding entrepreneurs and business owners looking for an investment that convincing someone they should invest in you and your idea can be incredibly challenging. Therefore, some people exaggerate how good their idea or product is. If all goes well,...
Supreme Court gives relief to doctors accused of overprescribing
The United States has a drug problem, but the near-hysteria regarding opioid prescriptions has put many legitimate pain clinics and pain doctors under a microscope where their every action is (often unfairly) scrutinized. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Ruan v....
Embezzlement is the misappropriation of legally obtained funds
Embezzlement is a financial crime that someone commits in order to gain financial assets for themselves. It is certainly a type of theft and falls under that general umbrella. However, there are some key distinctions that make embezzlement different than traditional...
Could a DUI keep you from traveling out of the country?
Before you decide it’s not worth it to try to fight a DUI charge, it’s crucial that you realize all of the effects it can have on virtually every aspect of your life – including where you can travel for vacation or business. A DUI on your record in California (or any...
Can you share recreational marijuana?
Recreational marijuana is legal in California, along with numerous other states. This means that licensed dispensaries are allowed to sell the product without violating state law, and people are able to buy it without having a medical card. Marijuana remains illegal...