Stockton Legal Issues Blog
Recent cases of embezzlement impact disparate individuals
Stories about embezzlement cases hit the newspapers with striking regularity every year. The psychological reasons that lead to such cases involve many complex factors. A look at a couple of recent cases shows how this crime continues to impact the lives of many...
Legal consequences for California DUI
Charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in serious legal consequences in California. The state has established minimum sentences that include license suspension, fines and even jail time. DUI charges apply to drivers arrested with blood...
Legal and illegal use of marijuana in California
Just because California legislation legalized marijuana in 2016 and opened up the market in 2018 does not mean laws or punishment for the drug went away. Even though adults over 21 can purchase and consume marijuana, there are still caveats to its use. Knowing the ins...
How do federal and state laws compare for drug charges?
Federal and state laws do not always align. This is especially true when it comes to drug laws. Federal laws tend to be much stricter when it comes to drugs than state laws. The best example currently is the difference between federal laws on marijuana and state laws...
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Past posts on this blog addressed the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury and how debilitating one can be for your loved one. As you plan for their care in the future, their long-term prognosis will no doubt have a significant impact. Yet is such a prognosis...
Do I have to answer questions from law enforcement?
One of the trickiest things about interacting with law enforcement is understanding your rights. Officers can and will do what they need to do to figure out the situation, and these things might impact your rights. It is up to you to know and understand the rights...
Should you accept a plea deal?
If prosecutors have charged you with a criminal offense, you may want to put the matter behind you as quickly as possible. To streamline criminal proceedings through increasingly crowded court dockets, prosecutors often offer defendants plea bargains. Before accepting...
Are you suffering from debt collector harassment?
California residents like you may find yourself in a sticky financial situation at some point in your life. When you are already dealing with the stress of debt, harassment is the last thing you need. Unfortunately, some debt collectors cross the line and begin to...
Suffered a spinal cord injury? What to expect next?
Sudden and traumatic blows, such as those experienced in car accidents, may cause people to suffer damage to their spines. Ranging from minor to severe and even catastrophic, spinal cord injuries may result in short- and long-term effects. Suffering a spinal cord...
What kinds of plea bargains exist?
Almost all criminal proceedings of any severity will involve plea bargaining. Of course, whether or not it is in the defendant's interest to take a plea bargain depends on the case. However, because plea bargaining is so common it is important for you to understand...