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Money laundering is a serious crime that can carry heavy legal consequences. It can lead to a long-lasting impact on the individual and the businesses involved. Laws around the world are strict when it comes to money laundering due to its role in supporting illegal...
Cell phones have a huge amount of information on them. You can tell who a person has been talking with, what they have been looking at, what they have been buying and where they have been. This is why the police are often so keen to access a person’s phone when they...
When you’re facing criminal charges and the prosecution offers you a deal to plead guilty to a lesser charge or accept a reduced sentence, it may sound heaven-sent. After all, less time, less trouble. However, there’s more to a seemingly straightforward way to resolve...
Possession of illegal drugs is a crime that, depending on the drug and the amount, could see you face considerable penalties if convicted. Yet the concept of possession is not always as simple as it may seem. Actual possession is what most people would consider...
The Miranda rights are a common name used for specific rights that are covered in the United States Constitution. The name is because of a case that went before the United States Supreme Court in which a decision was made regarding the obligation of law enforcement to...
Fire code violations in California are taken seriously due to the state's heightened risk of wildfires and densely populated areas. Allegations of fire code violations can lead to criminal charges, hefty fines and even jail time -- especially if violations are deemed...
Depending on the type of substance and quantities, convictions for drug charges in California can be severe. When the substance in question is classed as Schedule I (Cocaine, heroin, PCP), then the sentence upon conviction can be several years in prison. Nonetheless,...
Many drugs can be bought at stores, such as cough, inflammatory, headache and pain medicines, creams and vitamins. These drugs often do not require any sort of verification to buy. Some drugs are prescribed by doctors and can be obtained at pharmacies. Other kinds of...
Money laundering is a tactic used to disguise the source of financial assets. Essentially, it’s done to make it appear that illegally obtained funds actually came from a legal income source. For example, say that someone has been illegally selling marijuana. While...
With its vast coastline and proximity to Mexico, California is a major entry point for people seeking to enter the United States. While some individuals navigate the immigration process legally, others resort to dangerous and illegal methods facilitated by alien...