A California man could be facing manslaughter charges, if the recommendation of the California Highway Patrol are followed. He was recently behind the wheel of his SUV when it struck a police cruiser and flipped, resulting in the deaths of his two daughters who were passengers in the SUV. According to reports, he had fallen…
California Penal Code Section 314-318.6 which covers indecent exposure, has remained largely untouched since 1872. The specific language of the statute states makes it a crime for: ” Every person who willfully and lewdly, either: 1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are…
What is child endangerment? Simply defined, child endangerment in violation of Penal Code section 273a(b) is: There are many examples of how the police can arrest someone under this section: for instance, a parent inflicts unjustifiable pain to a child during a spanking, a parent drives under the influence of alcohol while transporting a child,…
“With this week’s California Supreme Court ruling on their side. . . San Bernardino officials began the first of several raids aiming to shut down the remaining storefronts in the city on Thursday, May 9. At the first dispensary officials visited, authoritiesconfiscated 30 pounds of pot and cited four people for operating a marijuana business,…
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…
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.
