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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...
If you are drowning in debt in California and want to make a new financial start for yourself, bankruptcy is a viable option. Most consumers file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but some may opt for debt relief first. If you are unsure where to turn, Resolve...
Every day, California residents are prescribed medication in clinics and hospitals for illnesses, injuries and common ailments. Most trust that the health care professional who prescribes or provides the medication can be trusted to obtain the right dosage and the...
Sometimes crime occurs and there is no obvious victim. Such crimes can fall int many categories. White collar crimes may not always have an obvious victim and do not involve violence. One such type of crime is mortgage fraud. If you face charges for this crime in...
Officials in California expanded the state's budget to increase resources for a new diversion program which teams up offenders with their victims to help avoid a criminal conviction. As reported by CBS Sacramento, this diversion program aims to help offenders who are...
A 38-year-old Stockton man was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for allegedly defrauding the California Employment Development Department. According to the Department of Justice, the defendant was convicted of identity theft and mail fraud charges for...
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...
For those charged with embezzlement or other white-collar crimes, these are non-violent crimes. A number of factors affect a California businessperson’s decision to indulge in embezzlement. According to Forbes, a number of environmental factors may cause people to...
California’s auto insurance laws could impact your opportunities for financial recovery as a car accident victim. The rules for filing an insurance claim after a harmful collision may determine your eligibility for compensation. States in the U.S. abide by...
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...