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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...
Violent crimes such as murder often take up much of the focus in the media. Nonetheless, crimes don’t have to be violent to be serious. White collar crimes are prioritized by the government and law enforcement and the penalties for these offenses can be severe. Tax...
It wasn’t that long ago that marijuana was illegal in every state and in the United States, at the federal level. But things have been changing over the last decade or so. Most states now have medical marijuana laws, and roughly half allow for the use of recreational...
Conspiracy is sometimes a difficult criminal offense to understand. That’s because conspiring to do something illegal is a crime even if the planned offense wasn’t carried out. It’s considered a crime of intent. The severity of the consequences depends on a number of...