Usually, the phrase ‘crimes of moral turpitude’ will come up when somebody wants to obtain or keep a US green card but has committed a very specific crime. If you are somebody who has a visa or green card, you could suddenly become deportable if you commit one of these serious laws. But how are… Read More
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“Right to Bail” – Do You Have a Right No Matter the Crime?
When it comes to any crime, you have probably heard what is ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ Many people think that they have a right to bail, but this is not always the case. Bail works to strike a balance between innocence and the need to ensure that a criminal will stay in one area while… Read More
What You Need to Know About Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
What is mandatory minimum sentencing and why do so many people have an aversion to the idea? Mandatory minimum sentencing laws have been put in place for crimes that judges are not able to lower. As you know, when you have plead guilty or are found guilty, the sentencing judge assigned to your case will… Read More
Are You Able to Have Your Federal Crime Expunged?
You may already know that you can sometimes have your record expunged for state crimes, the least serious of the crimes. Expungement is a process that takes place where your records are physically destroyed, but it is not always possible depending on the severity and circumstances of the crime. In most cases, the process takes… Read More
The Differences in Being Charged on Federal and State Levels
When you have been charged with a crime in California, no matter what the kind, it is important to seek legal advice so you can move forward with your case. If you have been charged with a federal crime, you will want to have representation that is familiar with these cases and the severe penalties… Read More
Statistics on Juvenile Crimes and What Might be at Stake
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has compiled statistics on juvenile crime rates, understanding some of the common juvenile crimes that initially enter a delinquent into the system, and so much more. Here are some of the common statistics composed over the past few years: In many regards, if you are a youth,… Read More
What Sex Crimes Lead to a Sex Offender Registration?
Sex offender registry laws are covered by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and state that all people who have been convicted of specific sex crimes must register as sex offenders with a law enforcement agency. When you have been convicted of a sex crime, you will be notified of your duty to register after… Read More
Felony Embezzlement and Penalties You May Face
Have you been charged with the crime of embezzlement? Embezzlement crimes take place when somebody entrusts their money to a defendant, but the defendant unlawfully converts ownership rights in an act of fraud to the true owner. The reason a defendant does this? To gain the money for their own personal use when they gain… Read More
What You Should Expect at Your Bail Hearing
A bail hearing can be a stressful scenario that makes you wonder what will happen next in the trial process. The judge assigned to your case will look at many aspects, especially the nature of your charges and how serious they are. They will also take a close look at any evidence that has been… Read More
Life Imprisonment: The Crimes That Could Lead to a Sentence
A report was issued in summer 2017 stating that one in every seven state or federal prisoners across the country are involved in a life sentence. California, in 2016, was in a tie with Utah in regards to numbers. In California, you can also see the highest number of juveniles sentenced to life in prison,… Read More
