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...
Criminal Defense
Does everyone break the law?
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...
Can you use self-defense to protect someone else?
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...
3 possible defenses to embezzlement allegations
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...
Can you use intoxication as a defense against criminal charges?
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...
Using study drugs could end up leading to legal trouble
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...
Beware marijuana edibles this holiday season
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...
How could the drug courts help those struggling with addiction?
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...
What is an alibi defense?
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,...
Could a conviction cause you to lose your California nursing license?
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...