On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Sep 25, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Aug 30, 2020 | Firm News
In the state of California, many foreclosures occur when you fail to repay loans to your lenders on time. Whether you are struggling to balance your budget or you missed notices, you can take steps to avoid losing your home. Rules and guidelines According to the...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Aug 14, 2020 | Firm News
After a California resident like you suffers from a head injury, you may benefit from learning about the healing process. Even mild head injuries often have complex healing processes. You may find yourself recovering from a head injury for months or even years. Due to...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Mar 17, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jan 1, 2020 | Firm News
If you work in an environment where enforcement of organizational values and protocols is limited and subpar or if your position does not require you to report to very many people, the risk that you may become involved in illegal criminal conduct may be higher....
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Dec 18, 2019 | Firm News
On Fridays, during the weekend and around major holidays, many people like to spend the night out by themselves or with their friends. This may involve going to a club or bar or they may simply like to walk around the city at night. Often, a night out involves...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Nov 6, 2019 | Firm News
It is not uncommon to hear stories of road rage from California motorists. Whether stuck in traffic or rushing to get to an important appointment, people commonly get irate when faced with other drivers. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, at least 80%...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Nov 6, 2019 | Firm News
When California legislators passed the Three Strikes law in 1994, its intent was sentencing habitual violent offenders to long-term prison sentences. Under the law, a defendant convicted of a violent felony offense for the third time must serve a sentence of at least...
