Imagine a vehicle reported as stolen is found burned, totaled, or damaged and the insurance company suspects fraud. Similar scenarios happen more often that you might think, leaving you facing a sizable financial loss, and maybe even criminal charges. So how does this happen and what can you do? What insurance adjusters look for: According…
California gun laws are known to be some of the toughest; certain people, including those who have been convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanor crimes, are not allowed to own or even possess a gun at all. Those who do own guns must follow the state’s laws about where and how you carry it,…
When your kids step out of the house and into the world, there are a million things that can go wrong. As a parent, it’s natural for you to worry. Parents try their best to prepare their kids for some of life’s worst-case scenarios but many fail to address one nightmarish situation: what to do…
If you have been accused of an assault or battery (or even both), you may be confused about your charge (or charges). Most of the time, assault and battery go together, though they are two completely different charges. For this reason, it is important to know exactly what your charges are and what they really…
There are so many different charges that you could be facing if you are convicted of a crime. Assault and battery are two similar (but also very different) charges. Add in a sexual crime and it can be even more confusing. If you have been charged with sexual battery, it is important that you know…
You made a mistake. At the time, it didn’t seem like a huge deal, but lately it is threatening to come back at you tenfold. You’re not alone as many people have made the same mistake – soft insurance fraud. Unlike “hard” insurance fraud, soft insurance fraud isn’t burning down your house or purposely crashing…
If you have been arrested for assault in Riverside County, it essentially means that you’re suspected of attempting to cause bodily harm to another person. If you did in fact cause harm, you are then looking at a battery charge in addition. Unfortunately, it gets more complicated than that. In California, there are two main…
In our world today, the internet is used for a multitude of things, including criminal activity. One of the criminal activities that the internet is used for is prostitution. If you arrange a time and place to meet someone after you have seen a post online offering sex, there is a chance that you can…
A criminal conviction for a drug charge is a serious event that can wreak havoc on your future. Fortunately, it is often possible to expunge the conviction from your criminal record for many felonies and misdemeanors. In California, an expungement pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4, is the legal dismissal of a past guilty verdict. Learn…
The possession of child pornography in California state courts (as opposed to Federal courts) can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. You may face imprisonment for up to a year and/or fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. Penalties are more severe for felony charges and for repeat offenders. Possession…
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