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...
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Miranda rights often are disregarded
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...
Misconceptions about polygraph evidence in criminal prosecutions
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...
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...