When you go to court, you have to swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth – at least, that’s what most people assume. They don’t believe that they are allowed to lie to the authorities. And this is true, at least if you’re on the stand. But...
The circumstances leading to your arrest and the attitude of the judge presiding over your case will have a major influence on the penalties possible when you face a California driving under the influence (DUI) charge. Many drivers recently arrested and accused of...
Most people consider themselves to be truthful individuals. Sure, they might fudge on their taxes or pad their expense accounts here and there, but if asked to describe events unfolding in front of their eyes, they would tell the truth about what they perceived....
Those accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in California face certain criminal penalties, including jail time and fines. All too often, defendants make poor decisions when responding to those pending criminal charges. They may enter a guilty plea in...
When the police come to your door claiming they have permission to search your home or belongings, you have the right to examine the warrant. Most people never even look at the document. Instead, they assume that police officers have permission to search everywhere....
Prosecutors often try to scare you into a plea deal by telling you a judge will hand down this or that sentence if you do not. Yet they may be bluffing. Judges do not always hand down maximum sentences. While going to jail for a long time may be a possibility, you...
You’re sitting at home watching television, trying to unwind from a busy day at work. Suddenly, the police are at your door. They tell you that you have been accused of domestic violence by your ex-wife. They arrest you and take you in for questioning. Being falsely...
If you're facing DUI charges, you know that it could lead to jail time and the loss of your driver's license. You also know that you may have to pay some serious financial fines. These are all potential ramifications of a conviction. But it's important to also...
You know that shoplifting is a form of theft and that it's illegal to take an item out of a store without paying for it. But you have a friend who tells you that all you really need to do is switch the price tag, and then you can get the item for less money. They...
As a real estate agent, you thought you’d seen just about everything. Then you saw what appeared to be illegal drugs and related paraphernalia in a property you’re going to be showing to buyers. This isn’t a particularly uncommon discovery in homes that have been...
