Stockton Legal Issues Blog
Drowsy drivers and bicycle accidents
On the road, bicyclists face many hazards. Aside from the dangerous nature of riding a bicycle, especially at high speeds or alongside busy traffic, reckless drivers make bicycling an even more dangerous activity. Some people ride their bikes for fun, while others do...
What do those Miranda rights really mean?
You have certain rights granted by amendments to the constitution that protect you if you get arrested for a crime. You may already be familiar with the Miranda warning that law enforcement recites to those that they arrest. According to Cornell Law School, the...
Pedestrian deaths are the highest in three decades
After years of inactivity and terrible obesity rates, many Americans are spending more time outdoors. The gradual movement of populations from the northern to southern states has also contributed to larger numbers of people outdoors. Unfortunately, drivers have not...
Drug possession penalties in California
Controlled substance crimes under California law include personal possession, possession with intent to sell and manufacturing. Offenders may receive significant fines and jail time, depending on the factors of the case, such as the amount of the specific substances. ...
Authorities seize 1,400 illegal marijuana plants at once
Recreational use of marijuana in California has been legal since 2016. Nevertheless, there are strict regulations in place that govern its cultivation. Authorities in West Point, California, exercised a search warrant last week at a residence where a search of an...
How a criminal conviction can affect future employment prospects
Under federal law, employers in California can ask a potential employee or applicant about their criminal history. While employers are prohibited from discriminating against a potential employee using information from a criminal history, a criminal conviction may...
Benefits of filing for bankruptcy
Whether to file or not file for bankruptcy in California is a very personal decision. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are both consumer bankruptcy options versus Chapter 11, which is for businesses. If you have a significant amount of debt and cannot continue making loan...
Embezzlement charges can result from common missteps
Whether you for a large corporation or a family-run business California business, the world of finance has complex requirements, and typically includes vast amounts of detailed data. Most people think of corruption when they hear the words “corporate embezzlement.”...
Do you know the types of Medicaid fraud?
Some crimes are not violent and may not involve a clear victim. These crimes often fall under the umbrella of white collar crime. They usually have some type of financial motivation. One such case is Medicaid fraud. This also is a federal crime, and it can happen in...
How federal judges determine sentences
Although federal judges have a considerable amount of leeway when determining a sentence, the court system does have guidelines for the process. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines, according to the Cornell University Law School's Legal Information Institute, allow...
