• 17 Jan 2024
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What Is Considered “White Collar Crime” Under California Law?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense January 17, 2024 0 Comment
What Is Considered “White Collar Crime” Under California Law?

Not all crimes are treated equal under California law. Most crimes are categorized as either blue collar crime or white collar crime. And depending on which category it falls under, in addition to some other circumstances, the punishment and sentencing will vary if convicted. In most cases, white collar crimes tend to have a “lighter” …

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  • 15 Dec 2023
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What Is Lewd Conduct Under California Law?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense December 15, 2023 0 Comment
What Is Lewd Conduct Under California Law?

California law does not define lewd conduct as one specific type of offense – rather it involves all types of sexual acts and activity in a public space. The sexual acts that can be charged as lewd conduct under the law can greatly vary, including receiving or giving oral sex in public, exposure of genitals, …

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  • 03 Nov 2023
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What is a Federal Crime?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense November 3, 2023 0 Comment
What is a Federal Crime?

Any crime should be taken seriously. However, if you face charges for a federal crime, there is an even bigger urgency to immediately hire an experienced criminal defense attorney because a conviction could stay with you for the rest of your life. A federal crime conviction can prevent you from qualifying for housing or employment …

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  • 20 Oct 2023
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Defending Drug Crime Charges

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense October 20, 2023 0 Comment
Defending Drug Crime Charges

California has enacted strict drug crime laws. The number of years of incarceration and specific penalties you may face for a conviction of drug charges can be serious depending on the type of drug, the amount, the specific crime, and other aggravating factors. If you are facing drug crime charges, it is imperative that you …

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  • 06 Oct 2023
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Resisting Arrest Has Consequences

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense October 6, 2023 0 Comment
Resisting Arrest Has Consequences

If you attempt to physically touch, hit, or strike a law enforcement officer who is trying to arrest you, you may be charged with resisting arrest. You may be prosecuted for either a misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the circumstances involved. It is important to note that you can even be charged with resisting …

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  • 22 Sep 2023
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411 on California Warrants

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense September 22, 2023 0 Comment
411 on California Warrants

An active warrant in your name authorizes a sheriff or police officer to arrest you in connection with a specific charge. In California, active warrants are those warrants that law enforcement agencies have not yet served, and no arrests have yet been made. California judges can issue two different types of warrants: Arrest warrant and …

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  • 15 Aug 2023
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What Is a White Collar Crime?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense August 15, 2023 0 Comment
What Is a White Collar Crime?

White collar crime typically refers to nonviolent financial offenses involving deceit or concealment to obtain or avoid losing money or to gain a personal or business advantage. These types of crimes are generally committed by individuals in the business world who, as a result of their job position, are able to gain access to large …

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  • 09 Jun 2022
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Posting Bail After Getting Arrested in California

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Criminal Defense June 9, 2022 0 Comment
Posting Bail After Getting Arrested in California

People don’t generally anticipate getting arrested. However, if you find yourself arrested and in jail, you should know the steps you need to take to get out of jail as quickly as possible There are generally two ways in which you can be released from jail after being arrested for a crime in California: 1) …

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