All over the United States, the cases of Ponzi schemes are rising. California is among the most-affected states. Ponzi schemes are fraudulent investment programs where money from new investors is used to pay old investors. People who join Ponzi schemes usually do so...
Wrongful convictions can occur anywhere, even in California. About 54% of the time, wrongful convictions are due to government misconduct that is very upsetting to these individuals and to their loved ones, as the government contains the individuals who claim to take...
In the state of California, the statements that a prosecutor makes in court could have a massive impact on the judge's final decision. While the prosecution doesn't have the power to sentence the defendant, they could influence the sentencing for better or worse. As a...
The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unlawful search and seizure, and searching vehicles without a warrant violates it. There could be some cases in San Jose, California, where the police do not need warrants to search. Some states give police officers more...
A criminal prosecution in California requires evidence, which often includes interrogation of one or more suspects who wind up facing criminal charges. Those interrogations require the individuals being questioned to fully understand their rights via the Miranda...
Many people assume polygraphs, which are more commonly known as lie detectors, are a fairly recent invention, but the technology was actually developed in the 1920s by a California police officer. Polygraph machines identify stress by monitoring an individual’s heart...
Embezzlement is a serious crime that could have short and long-term consequences for your California company. This may be true regardless of how much money was stolen, who stole it or what the money was ultimately used for. Let's take a look at what might happen if...
A former California resident who pleaded guilty to an embezzlement scheme has been sentenced to 29 months in jail. The man was formerly an executive of Driscoll's, a berry company based in California. While he worked for the company, he submitted several fake invoices...
Driving under the influence in California includes operating a motor vehicle while impaired from the use of alcohol or drugs. Police officers must pull over any drivers who appear to be driving while impaired from the use of these substances. If a traffic stop results...
Since the start of shelter-in-place orders going into effect in March 2020, California has seen an increase in domestic violence calls and concerns, as have many other states. Accusations of domestic violence at any time can have serious consequences. However, during...
