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’ve heard the statistics before. Everyone knows that domestic violence has spiraled out of control across the globe. Pick up a newspaper, turn on the television news, surf the internet, and you can find startling statistics regarding victims of domestic violence and their perpetrators. What you don’t hear too often about, though, is the millions…
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…
A man was recently pulled over for expired tags. During questioning, the officer asked him if he had any weapons in his car. The man said that he had a baseball bat in the back seat. The officer retrieved the bat. A number of holes were partially drilled through the handle and it had 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…
Criminal Defense and Shattering the Illusion of Truth and Justice in the Courts YOU’VE BEEN BUSTED! You are about to enter a world of smoke and mirrors that can be so convoluted that it would give even the “Great Houdini” a major migraine to escape unscathed. DON’T try to tread these waters on your own….
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.
