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...
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Year: 2020
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...
Ignition interlock device safety issues
Many people in California convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated offenses may lose their driving privileges as part of the penalties for their charges. During a driver's license suspension period, some people may reinstate their driving...
What to expect when facing mail fraud charges
When documents containing deceitful intent cross California state lines, whether carried by the United States Postal Service or private carriers, such as FedEx or UPS, mail fraud occurs. Large fines and lengthy prison sentences are among the most common penalties you...
3 common defenses to a DUI charge
A DUI arrest and conviction means you may face severe penalties. For example, according to the State of California DMV, the arresting law enforcement official will confiscate your driver's license, and you will not have driving privileges until the expiration of your...
California reported among the top states for mortgage fraud
When a state develops a bad reputation for a specific crime, it can become increasingly difficult for accused parties to prove they are the exceptions. Not surprisingly, most of the states with the highest rates of mortgage fraud include states where home affordable...
Can I keep my home after Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Most people call a Chapter 7 bankruptcy a “liquidation” bankruptcy. This is because, in many instances, the debtor must sell off (or liquidate) his or her assets in order to pay off creditors as much as possible. It is unlikely that liquidation will completely erase...