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...
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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...