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,...
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Month: September 2022
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...
Three questions to ask about witnesses in a criminal case
If you’re facing criminal charges, regardless of what they are for, witnesses may be produced to testify against you. This is one of the main ways that the prosecution gets evidence into court. They try to find witnesses who will support the case and present evidence,...
3 misconceptions about your roommate’s drug use
You may have a roommate who uses drugs – and you decided that’s none of your business, even though you think they use to excess. Still, when police came knocking on your door and it was clearly related to the drug issue, it was a shock. After the officers searched...
Why does it matter which court hears a domestic violence case?
An argument with a spouse or romantic partner may end up with you being accused of domestic violence. But, does it matter which court hears the accusations against you? Absolutely. Here’s what you need to know. Domestic violence can be either a civil or a criminal...
Can a reluctant witness be forced to testify in California?
It’s a prosecutor’s job to decide whether or not to bring charges, but prosecutors need evidence to turn charges into convictions. So, what happens if a witness refuses to testify against you? Would that get you out of trouble? Probably not, and here’s why. A witness...
2 more reasons eyewitness testimony is unreliable
You have been accused of a violent crime – maybe assault or murder – and there are eyewitnesses willing to swear to your guilt in court. Are you basically without a defense? Absolutely not. Although eyewitness testimony is often used in courtrooms, the reality is that...