San Jose, California Legal Blog
The potential consequences of embezzlement
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...
Former California resident arrested for embezzlement
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...
Suspicion of DUI arrests
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...
Domestic violence in California amid the pandemic
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...
Different types of trusts and their uses
In its most basic form, a trust is a three-party financial arrangement. Those three parties are the trustor, the trustee and the beneficiary. Trusts in California and around the country are created by a trustor and managed by a trustee. They hold assets for the...
Estate planning tips for business owners
Whether you are a sole proprietor, run a family business or co-own a company with partners, you may need an estate plan that includes a succession plan for your California business. The documents and structure that you need will vary based on your type of business and...
Racial disparities in the courtroom
When examining the demographics of California prosecutors, it is obvious that they do not match the demographics of the state's inhabitants. That racial divide leads to unfair verdicts, activists claim. According to a 2015 report by Stanford Law, California has...
Police in California say driver in fatal crash was impaired
Police believe that drug use or alcohol consumption and reckless driving were the causes of a deadly motor vehicle accident in Perris on the night of July 20, 2020. An 8-year-old girl and a 75-year-old woman lost their lives in the crash. An unidentified man was taken...
Domestic violence in California
Domestic violence laws in California are designed to prevent in-home violence between family members and intimate partners. Courts across the country take domestic violence seriously, and a conviction for domestic violence could carry significant legal punishments....
The importance of estate planning while you’re young
While no one wants to face their own mortality, the concept of estate planning is something that everyone must think about at some point. It’s incredibly easy for young parents in California to assume that the need for early estate planning isn’t there, but it...
