Some criminal charges are relatively straightforward, while others are far more complicated for the layperson to understand. That's before even getting into the differences between federal and California state laws. One of the prime examples of a confusing criminal...
If you are charged with a crime in California, it doesn't mean that you will be convicted. It's possible that you will be acquitted of the charge or that it will be dropped at some point before a verdict is reached. There is also a possibility that the prosecutor in...
Stocks and bonds may be good investments. There have been some people who have used insider trading in order to have an unfair advantage at selling or buying stocks. Here's a look at why it's illegal to conduct insider trading in California and elsewhere in the United...
As a medical patient in California, you want to trust that your physician is always making the right choices for your health and well-being. And most of the time, this is absolutely true, as most doctors are doing the best they can for their patients at all times. But...
If you work for a business in California, you may be exposed to certain temptations. One of them may to be offer or receive a facilitating payment. This is a type of financial payment that may be considered a bribe. This payment may be offered to you in order to...
Accusing someone in California of wire fraud means alleging that they have committed fraud by using one or more forms of communication transmitted via radio, television, internet, fax or any other form of wire. Wire fraud is a serious charge that can carry substantial...
Deviance describes conduct significantly departing from the norms expected for someone’s social status. Informal deviance involves the deviation from commonly accepted cultural practices and customs. Formal deviance is conduct that violates the law, like violence,...
Authorities in Orange County, California have arrested a man in connection with the incident. Meschach Samuels of Placentia has been charged with promoting a scheme on Instagram that was worth an alleged $1.2 million. Further charges are set to follow. Uncovering a...
People who invest money hope to see a decent return, as many rely on their portfolios for wealth-building or retirement planning. California investors could find themselves in a challenging position after suffering financial losses because of securities fraud. Those...
A kickback is any compensation for preferred treatment from a person, company or political organization. If you are convicted of providing kickbacks, you may spend time in a California jail or prison, pay a fine or be required to pay fair market value for goods or...
