While Schedule IV drugs are legally prescribed and considered to have a lower potential for abuse compared to higher-schedule substances, being caught with them outside of proper medical use can still result in serious criminal charges in California. Whether it’s...
Being jailed or imprisoned should never mean giving up your legal rights. If you—or someone you love—is being held in custody unlawfully, you may have a powerful legal tool at your disposal: a writ of habeas corpus. This Latin phrase means “you shall have the body,”...
Forgery may sound like an old-fashioned crime involving handwritten signatures or fake documents, but in California, it’s a serious offense with modern implications. From altered checks and falsified contracts to forged medical records or digital signatures, a forgery...
Fraud charges carry more than just legal penalties—they come with reputational and professional consequences that can permanently alter your future. In California, fraud is classified as a “crime of moral turpitude”—a legal term that signals not only criminal...
When an employee steps forward with a harassment claim, how your company responds isn’t just a matter of internal policy—it’s a legal obligation. In California, failing to address workplace harassment properly can lead to costly lawsuits, reputational damage, and...
