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Facing shoplifting charges can be a confusing and certainly overwhelming situation. That is why I strive to help educate the public about what they can expect and how they can proceed when dealing with shoplifting charges.

Many people underestimate what qualifies and what doesn’t qualify for assault in California. Nowadays, people can take out their phones at any time to record an incident and skew the situation to make it look like someone is doing something wrong. At times, this can lead to criminal charges.

As a citizen of the United States, you know you have certain rights and responsibilities, and this is true even if you’re suspected of breaking the law.

Under California law, it is a crime to manufacture, distribute, and deliver controlled substances and illegal drugs. The penalties associated with manufacturing and delivering controlled substances can be harsh.

Everyone with any family at all knows they can be both a blessing and a curse. If everyone is getting along at a family gathering, life is good. If temperatures rise and someone ends up getting hurt, a family member could end up convicted and incarcerated.

A domestic violence charge in California is often serious and could mean devastating, life-long ramifications to your freedom, personal reputation, quality of life, and professional and future opportunities. With your personal relationships and every aspect of your life on the line, it is normal to be terrified and overwhelmed.

One of the most common drug crimes in California is possession. You may ask, “What happens if the drugs didn’t belong to me?”

The cornerstone of any criminal case is evidence; it does not matter what type of crime, it is the determining factor in proving fault.

Police misconduct consists of different unethical and illegal actions of police officers which violate a person’s legal rights. This often ranges from excessive use of force to planting evidence, police brutality, obtaining evidence through unlawful search or seizure, and abuse of authority. Unfortunately, a person involved in a police misconduct case may end up facing unlawful criminal allegations.

It is not uncommon for innocent people to find themselves arrested for and charged with criminal offenses. Fortunately, the law allows Californian residents to get their records sealed.