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Domestic violence restraining orders can often come as a surprise. Whether you have a difficult relationship with a spouse, partner or ex, you may find yourself facing criminal allegations of threatening, abusive or violent behavior. If you receive a temporary...
When the police or any number of federal agencies conduct an investigation, they look for evidence they can use to build a case. They do not have the evidence already but may have a suspect. If you believe you are the target of a criminal investigation, you should...
Battery and assault, two separate criminal offenses in California, often cause confusion because of their similarities. Both crimes involve unwanted physical contact or the threat of such contact. However, they have distinct legal definitions and consequences....
White-collar fraud crimes come with relatively hefty penalties. This includes wire fraud, an increasingly common and popular form of crime among fraudsters. But what exactly is wire fraud? The goal of wire fraud The Department of Justice discusses wire fraud as a...
California's complex regulations for health care can make it challenging for providers to stay in compliance. A provider might not even be aware of unintentionally breaking certain laws. Since the justice system vigilantly reviews health care fraud and malpractice...
When dealing with the possibility of an interrogation with the police, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and scared. This is why it is important to understand the Miranda rights, their use and the application in these situations. What Miranda rights protect Miranda...
One of the first thoughts on many family members' minds when a loved one gets arrested is often to seek assistance. This is completely natural. This is especially common with parents. However, there are some things that might affect your decisions to help — or your...
When building a criminal case, police officers and prosecutors often rely on eyewitness testimony to prove the guilt of a crime. Over the last few decades, scientists and researchers have come to believe that eyewitness testimony may not be as accurate as previously...