Sentencing Alternatives to Jail/Prison
Jun 04, 2010
What is Alternative Sentencing?
As more and more prisons and local jails suffer from
overcrowding, many states have begun considering alternative sentences to
incarceration. These alternatives not onl...
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California Insurance Fraud
Feb 09, 2010
What is Insurance Fraud? Insurance Fraud is intentionally providing false information or hiding information in order to get a payment or some other benefit from an insurance company that would otherw...
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California Criminal Statute of Limitations Law
Feb 05, 2010
Why is there a Statute of Limitations in criminal cases? In general, a Statute of Limitations protects the defendant from having to defend him or herself without enough good evidence. As time passes,...
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California Extortion Law
Feb 04, 2010
How is extortion defined in California law? California extortion law is contained in sections 519 through 524 of the California Penal Code. The definition of extortion is contained in Sections 518, 5...
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Domestic Violence: Can I Drop The Charges Against My Husband/Boyfriend?
Feb 03, 2010
Can the victim "drop the charges" after alleging domestic violence? No. Once the police get involved, it is out of the victim’s hands. Once a person is charged with domestic violence, it is very diff...
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