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Why men and women typically handle alcohol differently
If they’re planning to drive home after a night out, people often ask one simple question: How many drinks can I have? They don’t want to drive while intoxicated, and they’re looking for a number to guide their night. This is a flawed mindset for many reasons. For...
A patient could be the one to report insurance billing fraud
There are tens of thousands of medical facilities billing both federal and state government insurance programs every day. Most of the employees that work for these insurance programs simply help to process claims. Although there are some professionals whose focus is...
How a banking error could land you in legal trouble
Fans of the board game “Monopoly” are familiar with the card that says, “Banking error in your favor. Collect $200.” But what happens when a real-life banking error occurs can be the start of a nightmare that can result in criminal charges. That is exactly what...
How a DUI can affect your reputation
If you a person who prides yourself on how you are viewed in your community, or you have a serious profession with a reputation to uphold, you will need to make sure that the actions you take in your private life are aligned with how you want to be viewed in your...
California DUIs: Should you refuse your breath test?
As someone who enjoys driving and being on the road, you probably know that there are certain actions that could threaten your license and privilege to drive. Drinking and driving, in particular, can endanger your license -- and cause many other problems. Like other...
What is entrapment?
Most people have heard that entrapment, as an action carried out by the police, is illegal. An arrest made through these tactics should not stand in court. Even if you did commit a crime, the charges may be dropped. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions that...
Understanding what the law considers to be bribery
People often think of bribery as something that only applies to politicians. That could be because there have been so many high-profile cases of elected officials accepting money from a builder or someone else in exchange for awarding them a lucrative contract. They...
What should you know about domestic violence charges in California?
Domestic violence is any physical, emotional or verbal abuse that a suspect inflicts upon someone with whom they have a close relationship. In California, the state's Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA), describes some of the many penalties that the perpetrator of...
Can you get a DUI for cough medicine?
You get a cough and start using over-the-counter medication so that you can continue going to work. You don’t think it’s a big deal. Then you get pulled over by an officer who says that you are clearly impaired, and you find yourself facing charges. You counter these...
What is an overly broad search warrant?
Police often need a search warrant if they cannot get your consent. They may use the warrant to search your computer or your house, for example. They often ask for consent, first. If you will not give your consent for a search, then they go to a judge and get a...
