Stockton Legal Issues Blog
Some offenders may qualify for California’s new diversion program
Officials in California expanded the state's budget to increase resources for a new diversion program which teams up offenders with their victims to help avoid a criminal conviction. As reported by CBS Sacramento, this diversion program aims to help offenders who are...
read moreStockton resident sentenced for identity theft and mail fraud
A 38-year-old Stockton man was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for allegedly defrauding the California Employment Development Department. According to the Department of Justice, the defendant was convicted of identity theft and mail fraud charges for...
read moreIs a bounced check considered check fraud?
In California, if you write a check, but do not have the money in your checking account to back it up, the check will bounce. When you have non-sufficient funds, it can hurt your wallet, not to mention damage your credit score. Unfortunately, this is not the end of...
read moreWhat triggers embezzlement and white-collar crime?
For those charged with embezzlement or other white-collar crimes, these are non-violent crimes. A number of factors affect a California businessperson’s decision to indulge in embezzlement. According to Forbes, a number of environmental factors may cause people to...
read moreIs California a fault or no-fault state?
California’s auto insurance laws could impact your opportunities for financial recovery as a car accident victim. The rules for filing an insurance claim after a harmful collision may determine your eligibility for compensation. States in the U.S. abide by...
read moreWhat is nolo contendere?
Most people in California know that when accused of a crime, they have different plea options. You probably have heard of the standard guilty or not guilty pleas. One other common option is nolo contendere, which California Legislative Information explains is...
read moreAre you accused of being part of a gang?
Just because you hang out with a group of people does not necessarily mean, legally speaking, you are part of a gang. However, if you find yourself accused of crimes traditionally associated with gangs such as weapons offenses, drug crimes, violent crimes or property...
read moreAddiction can lead to felony doctor shopping
After your injury or surgery, you probably relied on prescription pain medication just to get through the night or rest during the day so you could recover. When your prescription expired, perhaps you asked your doctor for a refill. With each refill request, your...
read moreUnderstanding different cocaine charges
If authorities have recently charged you with a drug-related crime, your mind may still be reeling. Understandably, you may want to understand how the charges came about, the specific allegations brought against you and what you can do to defend against them in hopes...
read moreDon’t let a forgery or counterfeiting charge be your undoing
White collar crimes are nothing to sneeze at. If you are facing criminal charges, how you handle your case could mean the difference between going home and spending years behind bars. This is particularly true in forgery and counterfeiting cases. California laws...
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