A 64-year-old California woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling $709,084 from a high school in Orange County. After entering the guilty plea, she was sentenced to 14 years in state prison for 222 counts of felony embezzlement and misappropriation of money by a public...
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Options for getting out of jail following arrest
If authorities have reason to believe that you have committed a crime, you may go to jail following an arrest. However, this does not necessarily mean you will remain in jail for an extended period. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to arrange for your...
Can you be charged with drug possession if you overdose?
According to the CDC, in 2019, over 62,000 people died from a drug overdose. While this number has reduced over time, there is a concern among people using drugs that when they overdose, they may also get arrested for possession because of it. This may be a reason...
What is a misdemeanor versus a felony?
Being charged with any crime can be a jarring experience. You may have many questions about the criminal justice process ahead, as well as what potential penalties and other consequences you face. In California, you likely face either misdemeanor or felony charges....
How serious is vandalism as a crime?
In California, there are laws in place to prevent vandalism. Unfortunately, it still occurs. Vandalizing property is a common crime among youths who do not understand the severity of it. However, just how serious are criminal charges for vandalism? First, it is...
The relationship between poverty and crime
When most people refer to the relationship between poverty and crime in California, they mean violent crime. After all, many of the white-collar crime stories that make the news involve people making six-figure salaries and who often hold otherwise respectable...
Suspect before judge in horrific attempted murder and kidnapping case
In the time immediately following a murder or attempted murder, law enforcement works quickly to bring in a suspect. The hunt for a suspect is often dependent upon victim statements and help from the public, which is exactly what occurred in a recent California case....
What is criminal identity theft?
California residents are likely very familiar with the concept of identity theft. Defined as willfully taking another person’s identifying information and using it without obtaining their consent, identity theft can include anything from applying for a credit card to...
Are there racial disparities in traffic stops and searches?
It sometimes seems that people who are African American or Hispanic are more likely to get pulled over by the authorities, not only in California but across the country. If you have ever felt unfairly targeted, you should know that published research demonstrates...
What is inadmissible evidence?
When building your criminal defense, a lot of your defense team's focus will be on the evidence. Your attorney not only must develop a catalog of evidence, but also must discover what evidence the prosecution will present in the California criminal court. Your...