Any responsible adult knows that owning a gun is a big responsibility. In California, a variety of strict laws regulate gun ownership, and it’s essential to understand what they are and how to stay within the law so you can enjoy your firearms as intended. Illegal Possession of a Firearm Both State and Federal laws…
Had a good, long day in San Francisco Superior Court, but still no decision on whether Sandra Merritt’s upcoming Preliminary Hearing will be secret or open to the public. The only reason the attorney general wants to have the evidence sealed and kept from the public eye is because it provides damning evidence that these…
Imagine a vehicle reported as stolen is found burned, totaled, or damaged and the insurance company suspects fraud. Similar scenarios happen more often that you might think, leaving you facing a sizable financial loss, and maybe even criminal charges. So how does this happen and what can you do? What insurance adjusters look for: According…
California gun laws are known to be some of the toughest; certain people, including those who have been convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanor crimes, are not allowed to own or even possess a gun at all. Those who do own guns must follow the state’s laws about where and how you carry it,…
When your kids step out of the house and into the world, there are a million things that can go wrong. As a parent, it’s natural for you to worry. Parents try their best to prepare their kids for some of life’s worst-case scenarios but many fail to address one nightmarish situation: what to do…
If you have been accused of an assault or battery (or even both), you may be confused about your charge (or charges). Most of the time, assault and battery go together, though they are two completely different charges. For this reason, it is important to know exactly what your charges are and what they really…
There are so many different charges that you could be facing if you are convicted of a crime. Assault and battery are two similar (but also very different) charges. Add in a sexual crime and it can be even more confusing. If you have been charged with sexual battery, it is important that you know…
You made a mistake. At the time, it didn’t seem like a huge deal, but lately it is threatening to come back at you tenfold. You’re not alone as many people have made the same mistake – soft insurance fraud. Unlike “hard” insurance fraud, soft insurance fraud isn’t burning down your house or purposely crashing…
If you have been arrested for assault in Riverside County, it essentially means that you’re suspected of attempting to cause bodily harm to another person. If you did in fact cause harm, you are then looking at a battery charge in addition. Unfortunately, it gets more complicated than that. In California, there are two main…
In our world today, the internet is used for a multitude of things, including criminal activity. One of the criminal activities that the internet is used for is prostitution. If you arrange a time and place to meet someone after you have seen a post online offering sex, there is a chance that you can…
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