Stockton Legal Issues Blog
How are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy different?
When you are deep in debt, the options for declaring bankruptcy may seem overwhelming or confusing. Deciding whether to file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can affect the length of time you need for repayment and what assets you can keep. Qualifications and...
How could a DUI impact your child’s life?
California state laws treat DUI related crimes in a harsh way. This is true even for first time offenses. Your college student may end up facing more trouble than they think if they end up with a DUI charge. Convictions can impact your child's ability to continue in...
Understanding the impact of bankruptcy on retirement benefits
Filing for bankruptcy is the reality for many people in California who desire to lessen their debt and start over. While bankruptcy provides notable relief from pressing financial obligations, people should understand its impacts as well. One concern people may have...
Why eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate
Many jurors consider eyewitness testimony to be particularly convincing and compelling, but that does not mean it is always accurate. Instead, eyewitness accounts are subject to distortion over time, among other issues, which is problematic given how much of a role...
How do mail fraud and wire fraud differ?
In California, mail fraud and wire fraud are both categorized as white collar crimes. They come with different potential penalties as well. What happens if you face a wire or mail fraud charge? How do these two charges differ? Finding the answer to these questions is...
How does a misdemeanor affect my employment chances?
Sending in a job application in California can be scary after a drug charge. While not as serious as a felony drug charge, a misdemeanor shows up on your background check. The way you handle these minor offenses can impact your chances of landing a job. Background...
What should I know about forgery?
The crime of forgery is something that can affect people from many walks of life because people may commit forgery in many different ways. It can help to understand the basics of forgery, not only so that you may be on alert for it, but so that you know how the law...
What happens to your driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
If you are over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive a car with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08%, according to the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI for driving with a BAC level that...
Do I have to file Chapter 13?
If you have made the decision to file bankruptcy, you may be wondering about which variety of bankruptcy is most beneficial to you. The reality is that, depending on your income, the courts may require you to file a specific type of bankruptcy. Often, the decision of...
Understanding drug courts
Since 1991, many people in California have participated in special programs through the court system after being arrested for suspected drug offenses. Called drug courts, these programs aim to provide assistance to a person's underlying substance abuse or addiction...