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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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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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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Just because you made a mistake in the past, it shouldn’t continue to haunt you in the future. In certain instances, you can seal your criminal records so that your criminal history is hidden from the public view. This is called a record seal. Sealing your criminal records can make a huge impact on all …
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California is one of the strictest states when it comes to drunk driving – especially if have a commercial driver’s license. A drunk driving conviction, commonly referred to as a DUI, will always result in the suspension of your CDL license in California. However, just a DUI charge does not always turn into a conviction. …
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Just because you were charged with a crime does not mean you will be convicted and sentenced. As the accused, you have the right to a fair trial by an impartial jury. In order for you and your criminal defense attorney to put on the best defense strategy, the law requires the prosecution to disclose …
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Driving is a right, not a privilege. When you lose your right to operate a vehicle for any given reason, you should not get behind the wheel. Driving with a suspended license can result in even more dire consequences. If you are caught driving on with a suspended licenses, you can get arrested and face …
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Criminal charges involving child pornography are often associated with internet crimes that involve the possession or dissemination of sexualized images of minor children. California Penal Code Section 311 defines child pornography as any image, video, or depiction of a minor engaged in actual or simulated sexual conduct. Since child pornography qualifies as both a sex …
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