Assault and battery charges are the same in the eyes of many people, but they are actually different. Battery involves the illegal use of force on another person, but assault merely involves the attempt, intent or threat of causing physical injury to another person...
It happens once in a while: Your neighbor’s mail ends up in your mailbox. It may be because one piece of mail got stuck to another one or because the postal worker wasn’t paying close attention, but whatever the cause, you should intend to return that mail to sender....
People often think that riding a bicycle is a safe way to get home if they’ve had some alcohol. While it may be a bit safer from suffering catastrophic injuries if you bicycle home, you have to worry about the legal risks of doing this. Some people might realize that...
When you own your own business or professional practice, your reputation and your company’s reputation may be tied together. If you’re accused of committing a serious crime, your company’s reputation could be put at risk. As the owner and founder, what you do does...
If you are arrested, are you going to lose your job? Clearly, if the alleged incident takes place at work, odds are that the company is going to quickly cut ties with you. But what if it happens elsewhere? Say you get arrested on DUI charges on your day off, for...
It is a reality that some people make false allegations of domestic violence to try to control their partners or spouses. Others make those claims to show that they have power over another person. Sometimes, these people are dealing with mental illness, want revenge...
Being stopped by the police is a nerve-wracking experience, but it’s still one time when you really need to ensure that you’re thinking clearly. One thing that you should always do is remember that you have specific rights that you can invoke. The United States...
If you are accused of committing a crime, even one that you don’t think is serious, it’s still important to do everything you can to defend yourself. Something like accusations of driving under the influence or stealing from your employer could result in your...
Like other states, California takes a severe approach to allegations of involvement in violent crimes. From assault to murder, prosecutors aggressively pursue a conviction in these types of cases. In defending your rights and freedom, criminal defense attorneys may...
Pharmacists work with controlled substances all day at work. This gives them a much better understanding than the general public has about the dangers that different drugs pose. However, understanding addiction in theory doesn't make someone less susceptible to it....
