714-997-4400What Are White-Collar Crimes?
White-collar crimes are non-violent offenses typically committed by people in professional roles for financial gain. They include corporate fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering, and can occur in any industry sector. In the U.S., white-collar crimes cost hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Understanding White-Collar Crimes White-collar crimes encompass a wide range of offenses […]
California Criminal Threats Law
California Penal Code 422 makes it illegal to threaten another person or their family in a way that makes them fear for their safety. This crime can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, resulting in fines and time spent in a county jail or state prison. Examples of Crimes Under California PC 422 Under […]
What Is Drug Paraphernalia?
Under California Health and Safety Code section 11364, it is against the law to possess any device or object used for illegally inhaling, smoking, ingesting, injecting or otherwise consuming a controlled substance. These items all fall under the broad category of drug paraphernalia. Even harmless everyday household objects like spoons and lighters can meet the […]
What Are the Degrees of Murders?
Killing someone can bring severe consequences, including extended jail time – with or without the possibility of parole. California’s laws place murder charges on a spectrum based on the circumstances’ severity, including first degree, second degree and manslaughter. Types of Murder Charges in California The crucial distinction between first- and second-degree murder is the defendant’s […]
What Is Manslaughter?
Taking someone else’s life is a grave offense with severe legal consequences. In California, a homicide can be either a murder or manslaughter charge. These two crimes have different definitions and penalties. Murder vs. Manslaughter California Penal Code 192 defines manslaughter as “the unlawful killing of a human being without malice.” A violation of this […]
Types of Probation in California
If you commit a crime in California, a judge might put you on court-ordered probation, either after serving jail time or in lieu of serving a sentence. While some offenders are not eligible for the offer of probation, others who qualify can remain in their communities if they agree to meet specific conditions. California has […]
California Penal Code 602: Trespassing Laws
Trespassing is a crime you can commit by being on someone’s property without their express permission. In most cases, it’s a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000. However, this offense carries varying degrees of severity under California law. Types of Trespassing California Penal Code 602 defines dozens […]
How to Beat Obstruction of Justice Charges
As U.S. history buffs know, obstruction of justice was one of the charges at the heart of the Watergate scandal, which eventually led to President Richard Nixon’s infamous resignation from office in 1974. While obstruction of justice has been the downfall of several politicians and other prominent figures, committing this offense can also land everyday […]
Types of Burglary Charges in California
California Penal Code 459 defines burglary as a crime against property, punishable by up to six years in state prison. You commit this offense when you enter any commercial or residential building or locked vehicle with the intent to commit grand theft, petty theft or any felony offense once inside. First-Degree and Second-Degree Burglary California […]