The deal you found for those electronics seemed too good to be true and you didn’t ask any questions. Instead you simply paid the cash and took the items home. Next thing you know, the police are contacting you about your new items. The deal was in fact too good to be true. According to…
You do not have to be Rob Kardashian going toe to toe with the paparazzi to get charged with petty theft. Any time that you stand accused of stealing money or goods valued at less than $950, there is a good chance that you find yourself facing this misdemeanor charge. Hiring a defense lawyer immediately…
Nobody said being a parent was easy and any parent with a child in trouble knows how hard it can truly be at times. We all want what’s best for our children and parenthood doesn’t come with instructions. Even the best behaved, straight-A student can find themselves in some sort of legal trouble before they…
It’s nothing new, nothing unheard of. The tale of two young lovers. hopelessly, endlessly in love with each other. A Romeo and Juliette. You see them in high schools, walking down the street, in the malls, and everywhere in between. Young love, there’s nothing like it and your first love, they say, is never forgotten….
The best way to avoid a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is to not drink and drive. But sometimes unforeseen circumstances can put you in an undesirable situation. If this is the case, there are several important things you can do that will help you avoid a DUI conviction. If accused of DUI, the…
You’re driving. It’s a normal, ordinary day. Maybe you’re trying to get to work or school or just go home. Maybe you’re visiting friends or loved ones. Whatever the case, you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself in a car accident. In the ensuing confusion, you don’t give your information to the driver of the car…
Those who have been convicted of certain crimes may be eligible to have their records purged. This process is known as an expungement and offers numerous benefits to those who simply have a record because of a mistake that altered their lives. First, it is important to know that not everyone who has been convicted…
Many people are surprised to find out that during the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the California Department of Insurance’s Fraud Division identified more than 5,500 cases of worker’s compensation fraud. Overall, they made more than 250 arrests and referred another 272 cases for prosecution. Overall losses were in excess of $250 million. In most cases, these…
Most petty theft charges occur when a person is accused of shoplifting. Usually, a store’s security or loss prevention agent will approach the suspect as they exit the store. The store will then detain the suspect and decide if they are going to press charges. If they do, the police will be called and the…
Juvenile Crimes: Juvenile Detention Centers are Not the Only Destination When a child is arrested, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Juvenile crimes prompt concern for children’s well-being, and many worry that the consequences are often too severe. We know that Juvenile Detention Centers are designed for rehabilitation, but they are also associated with a…
Sometimes the law does not make sense and is counterintuitive. Here is an example: Law enforcement executed a search warrant at a business address owned by the defendant. They seized three computers which contained thousands of photographic images. About two dozen of these images depicted underage subjects involved in sexual acts. He downloaded the pictures…
You would think that if the police come out for one purpose that they are not allowed to search your home and arrest you for other reasons. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Just ask the Lake Elsinore man under arrest by the Riverside County Sheriff’s department. The sheriff’s department was called to investigate a…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
