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...
Month: January 2021
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...
