Can You Remain Silent?
Can You Remain Silent? Yes. In the US, you have a constitutional right to remain silent. You do not have to give an explanation of why you are not speaking, simply say “I want…
What Is Retail Theft?
What Is Retail Theft? Retail theft – or shoplifting – is when a person will “feloniously steal, take, carry, lead, or drive away the personal property of another” (Cal. Pen. Code § 484). These…
Protecting a Business’ Brand
When you are running a business, your success comes down to how others perceive the business and its actions. Public perception can make or break a business. If your business provides a service or a…
Plea Bargaining in California
One of the tools used in the criminal system is a plea bargain. However, while plea bargains have proved effective in some cases, they do not come without controversy either. First to define, a plea…
Civil Litigation: Assault and Battery
Many people think that the only way to achieve “justice” for an assault or battery is to go through the criminal justice system. However, the circumstances and/or context of the crime can prevent the prosecution…
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a dispute-resolving process that includes a neutral third party, or mediator. The two opposing parties are not given a judgement by the mediator, but rather the mediator acts as an aid and facilitator…
What Is Litigation And Appeals?
What is Litigation? What is litigation? Civil litigation describes the entire process of two opposing parties settling or arguing over their disputes, whether in a courtroom or outside of it, in order to seek damages.…
Law Against Domestic Violence
In many parts of the world, domestic violence is a subject that is not talked about publicly. Its discussion carries tense dialogue and long-held taboos. However, in California, domestic violence has been criminalized and any…
Forgery Laws
Within the domain of white-collar crime, acts of forgery have been criminalized by the California penal code. Specifically, Penal Code 470 PC deals with those who forge with the intention to commit fraud. Forgery deals…