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Probation violations are serious business
Probation is an important part of the criminal justice system. It often allows people who have committed a first offense or a minor crime to avoid jail time. Probation can also allow people who have served part of their sentence to return to their lives much earlier....
Pending DUI charges? Protect your career prospects
You’ve worked hard to get where you are in your company. You started in an entry-level position, and now you’re a general manager. You don’t want to lose your position, but you’re worried that the arrest you just went through, and the pending DUI charges, may put an...
A DUI conviction could affect your child custody arrangement
If you share custody of your child with your ex or have visitation rights, you will know that the arrangement can be modified if a change in circumstances arises. Any occurrence that changes the court's opinion on what is in the best interests of the child could lead...
People often rationalize taking items or money from work
Workplace theft is an issue that often crops up in the United States. You have minor cases, such as fast-food workers stealing meals that go over the amount they’re allotted, and you have major cases, such as accountants who fake the books and steal millions of...
A mental health diversion could be right for you
If you are accused of committing a serious crime, one of the things you may be interested in is a mental health diversion. The Mental Health Diversion is a statute and law that came into effect in June 2018 through California Senate Bill 215. This allows certain...
Small amounts of money over time can add up to felony embezzlement
Not everyone who steals from their employer takes huge amounts of money or sneaks in after dark to steal merchandise and equipment. Some people take small amounts of money repeatedly over an extended period. Given that California charges and penalizes theft crimes,...
Mistakes in caring for a senior can lead to criminal charges
As family members age, you might be inclined to care for them and help them out as much as you can. You need to be careful, however, that you don't get in over your head. California has very strict laws regarding elder law, so there’s a chance that you might be...
Could a California DUI could put your nursing license at risk?
Nurses work extremely hard in situations that are often challenging and sometimes even dangerous. Most nurses here in California also worked hard to earn their professional nursing licenses. It is safe to say that they do not want to do anything that could put their...
Can you be a security guard if you have a felony?
You used to be in the military. Upon returning home, you got in trouble for using illegal drugs or using prescription drugs in an illegal fashion. Even though you pointed to the roles of addiction and your military career, you wound up with felony charges. As you move...
What are California’s Veteran’s Courts?
Individuals who have served in the military can sometimes have unique challenges when they’re out of the service. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to the veteran running into trouble with the law. California recognizes that these veterans might need some additional...
