Stockton Legal Issues Blog
Moving beyond your domestic violence conviction to get a job
If you are charged with domestic violence in California, your whole world may be upended as you begin to learn about what your consequences will be. Outside of the legal consequences, you may be facing, the knowledge that your personal life will be significantly...
Facing a DUI charge in California
Motorists convicted of driving under the influence in California could receive fines, license suspension and jail time. These charges result when law enforcement arrests an individual with measured blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater. With a range of minimum and...
Road rage: A major cause of accidents across the U.S.
It is not uncommon to hear stories of road rage from California motorists. Whether stuck in traffic or rushing to get to an important appointment, people commonly get irate when faced with other drivers. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, at least 80%...
California’s Three Strikes law and Senate Bill 394
When California legislators passed the Three Strikes law in 1994, its intent was sentencing habitual violent offenders to long-term prison sentences. Under the law, a defendant convicted of a violent felony offense for the third time must serve a sentence of at least...
Should you choose debt relief or bankruptcy?
If you are drowning in debt in California and want to make a new financial start for yourself, bankruptcy is a viable option. Most consumers file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but some may opt for debt relief first. If you are unsure where to turn, Resolve...
How patients can protect themselves from medication errors
Every day, California residents are prescribed medication in clinics and hospitals for illnesses, injuries and common ailments. Most trust that the health care professional who prescribes or provides the medication can be trusted to obtain the right dosage and the...
4 ways mortgage fraud could occur
Sometimes crime occurs and there is no obvious victim. Such crimes can fall int many categories. White collar crimes may not always have an obvious victim and do not involve violence. One such type of crime is mortgage fraud. If you face charges for this crime in...
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...
Stockton 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...
Is 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...
