Criminal Defense

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...

Alcohol has a known correlation with criminal charges. People go to jail every day for getting behind the wheel of a car after having too much to drink. The truth is that you don't need to drink and drive for alcohol to lead to allegations against you.  Getting drunk...

In college, there are times when you need to stay up and study long after you’d rather be in bed. To get through those intense study sessions, you might opt to try study drugs. Be aware that if you do, you could actually be breaking the law depending on what you’re...

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...

People struggling with addiction could easily find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Not only is the substance involved in their addiction illegal for them to abuse, but chemical dependence could lead to criminal activity in other areas of their lives.  Someone...

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...

If you do not feel optimistic about your chances of fighting a criminal charge, the prosecution turning up a witness can feel like the nail in your coffin. Let’s get one thing clear -- the prosecution does not want you to think you can succeed. They want you to roll...