People who are facing criminal charges may not want to have to go through the trial process. One option to avoid a criminal trial is to work out a plea deal with the prosecution. This helps to reduce the strain on the criminal justice system because it can free up...
You’re pulled over by the police for a routine traffic violation – or so you thought. Things take a disturbing turn, however, when the police start asking probing questions. They want to know where you’ve been, where you’re going, what you might have in the car and...
If you're facing criminal charges, you may be worried about the impact on your reputation. Perhaps you're a prominent business person or an entertainer. Maybe you're a member of a local church. You know that simply being arrested can have a negative impact on your...
In many cases where people are accused of assault or some other violent action, the reason that they give is self-defense. They know that they didn't want to act in such an aggressive or violent manner, but they were afraid that they would be harmed by the other...
When your boss called you down to their office for a meeting, you may have thought it was about rescheduling your upcoming vacation. Instead, they informed you that they had evidence you had embezzled from the company. At that point, police officers came to arrest...
If you’re one of the many Californians who enjoy the occasional (or perhaps more-than-occasional) legal recreational marijuana, you may find that you have a relatively predictable reaction to smoking a joint. If you haven’t experienced edibles, which include...
When you’re charged with a crime, it helps to have a good alibi. An alibi is simply proof that you were unable to commit the crime for some reason, and that the authorities have charged the wrong person. Alibi evidence may include video surveillance footage,...
If you attended nursing school, then you don't likely need anyone telling you how challenging it is. That's not all -- you have to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It's only then that you can apply for a license from...
When California’s “Three Strikes” law took effect back in 1994, it was met with a decidedly mixed reaction. Some people felt that it was a much-needed step in keeping repeat violent offenders off the streets. Others, however, expressed concerned that it punished...
Embezzlement means someone accuses you of stealing money they put you in charge of. If they cannot account for all the funds at any point, they might turn and point the finger at you. There are many roles, both paid and unpaid, that might require you to look after...