Medical billing and coding are complex, and while you deserve compensation for any medical care you provide, you need to be careful when it comes to billing patients to avoid running afoul of the law. Billing errors arise from many different circumstances, but they...
What are the benefits of a plea bargain?
Most people have an awareness of plea bargains, whether or not they have actually come across the need to use them before. However, many misconceptions exist about plea bargains, too. Plea bargains are and remain a useful tool for just about every person involved in a...
How bankruptcy’s automatic stay offers relief from creditors
Having creditors hound you on the phone or at work may have you feeling extra anxious, and you may be exploring your options and trying to figure out how to get your finances back in order. If you decide to file for bankruptcy to get your finances back under control,...
Can behavioral impacts happen after a head injury?
Head injuries can affect the human body, mind and health in many different ways. The intricacies of these injuries and how they interact with the brain still pose a huge field of study with many medical unknowns. However, one thing is clear: TBIs can and do often have...
Is wire fraud on the rise?
White-collar crimes differ from blue-collar crimes in that these criminal activities often lack physical violence and bloodshed. That does not mean they do any less damage, though. Certain forms of white-collar crime can include fraud, which may actively end up...
Does gang affiliation lead to harsher criminal penalties?
When authorities charge you with a crime in California, many different factors determine your sentence or penalties. Whether your crime was a misdemeanor or a felony is one such consideration. Whether you have any affiliations with known gangs is another. Per the...
What should you know about gang charges?
Your acquaintances and friends circle may lead to harsher penalties if you find yourself charged with a criminal offense. The state of California prohibits participation in gangs. To this end, the state has implemented legislation to charge people for involvement in...
Is a bounced check considered check fraud?
In California, if you write a check, but do not have the money in your checking account to back it up, the check will bounce. When you have non-sufficient funds, it can hurt your wallet, not to mention damage your credit score. Unfortunately, this is not the end of...
What is nolo contendere?
Most people in California know that when accused of a crime, they have different plea options. You probably have heard of the standard guilty or not guilty pleas. One other common option is nolo contendere, which California Legislative Information explains is...