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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...
The relationship between addiction and embezzlement or fraud
Imagine this: You’re a trusted employee or highly-placed executive with access to your company’s financial accounts. You also have a secret addiction. Could the temptation to finance that addiction lead to criminal charges? It might. Addiction is a common underlying...
Keep yourself calm this holiday season
The holidays are a stressful time for many people. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes difficult to channel that anger into something productive. This could mean that you have a blowup. If that incident becomes physical, there’s a chance you could face criminal charges....
How serious of a crime is identity theft in California?
Often, those accused of certain white collar crimes in the state of California have a poor understanding of what a conviction could mean. When the charges involve forgery or embezzlement, defendants may realize they are in serious trouble. Identity theft charges, on...
How much trouble can you get into for having a fake ID?
You don’t intend to use a fake ID for anything truly nefarious. Maybe you want to borrow your older roommate’s driver’s license to get into a bar to see a show, or you want a fake ID to make a few questionable online purchases. College students do this kind of thing...
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...
