Getting higher education is a privilege that is supposed to bring financial stability and even prosperity. Unfortunately, while this is a goal for most college and graduate students, that is not always the outcome. Students all over the country are having trouble bearing the weight of their student loans. California is amongst the top states for high student loan debt … Continue reading
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5 Most Common Reasons People File Bankruptcy
The number of bankruptcy filings in the United States has steadily increased over the last century. The vast majority of bankruptcies are now filed by consumers and not by businesses. The state with the most bankruptcies in 2011 was California, with more than 240,000 filings. This accounted for 17 percent of all bankruptcies nationwide. California continues to remain the leading … Continue reading
Dangers of Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Without an Attorney
Bankruptcy is generally a last resort decision for most people. When you make the decision to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, chances are money is tight. The last thing you may want to do is to spend money to hire an attorney to handle the bankruptcy filing. The law may not require you to hire an attorney, but you are strongly … Continue reading
Criminal and Civil Consequences of White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are commonly referred to any type of criminal crimes that do not involve physical violence and that relate largely to financial matters. People charged with white collar crimes have the same rights and protections as defendants accused of other crimes because white collar crime involve mostly the same legal principles. What sets white collar crimes apart from … Continue reading
DUI False Positives and Other Unusual Drunk Driving Arrests
Have you ever heard about the driver who was arrested for drunk driving because he had taken cough medication? Or what about the state legislator who successfully argued that the breath spray caused a false positive on the Breathalyzer test that was administered? Although police offers and courts generally accept the result of breathalyzer tests as proof of someone driving … Continue reading
5 Important Qualities of a Family Law Attorney
Going through a divorce is hard. You have to divide your assets, and depending on how much property you have, that could get messy. If you have children to add to the equation, things could get even more complicated. An experienced Stockton divorce attorney can help make the process easier and make sure your legal rights are protected. Once you … Continue reading
Invalid Marriage Under California Law
Not all marriages are created equal. If you don’t take the right steps, what you thought was a valid marriage could actually be void or voidable. Under California law, certain marriages are void and others are voidable. Marriages that are void or voidable can change property ownership situations and financial/future planning for individuals and couples. If the court decides that … Continue reading
The Important Role of a Criminal Defense Attorney
A criminal conviction is not automatic, but rather involves a drawn out process. The criminal courts and laws do not automatically find a person guilty of a crime and sentence him or her. The United States Constitution gives each person certain rights and protections. However, it takes a talented and experienced Stockton criminal defense attorney make sure these constitutional hurdles … Continue reading
Collecting Evidence In a Criminal Case
Collecting the right evidence is key in getting acquitted of criminal charges. The type of evidence you collect and the sources you consult with to get the evidence will depend on the specific facts of your case and the specific offenses you have been charged with. The most important step you need to take before you start gathering evidence in … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Getting a Divorce In California
Filing for divorce and going through the actual process is not easy for most couples. The word divorce has many negative connotations associated with it. It can be hotly contested and full of headaches, especially with regard to child custody, division of property, and child support. However, a divorce can also be a mutually agreed upon separation that benefits both … Continue reading
