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Often, when you hear the phrase ‘white-collar crimes,’ you may remember the 1990s Enron scandal or how Martha Stewart was practicing insider trading. White-Collar crime is an unlawful act, which involves deceit, and its perpetrator does not need to use force or threats to commit it. Individuals who have been charged with white-collar crimes are…

Providing alcohol to a minor by buying it for them or selling it directly to the minor is a punishable offense, attracting many penalties. Moreover, it is unlawful to give your underaged child alcohol, regardless of whether it happens at home or elsewhere. The law provides specific punishment for each case where a minor gets…

California has extremely harsh penalties when a person is found guilty of resisting arrest. The state takes the crime seriously because if citizens fail to respect peace officers, EMTs, or public officers, it will interfere with the performance of their duties, which will lead to chaos. But sometimes the prosecutor might exaggerate the charges or…

California Penal Code 236 PC defines the criminal offense of false imprisonment. You commit this crime if you confine, detain, or restrain an individual against their consent. By doing this, your act causes your victim to be detained somewhere they didn’t intend. You could violate PC 236 without involving violence nor using force. In this regard,…

Extortion is also commonly referred to as blackmail, where a person uses threats or force to persuade another to give property or money. Extortion can also be used to force a public official to carry out an official act. When you get accused of extortion or blackmail in California, it is a felony offense severely…

California PC136.1 explains the offense of dissuading a witness, also known as witness tampering or intimidating a witness. According to this law, it is a crime to prevent a victim of a crime or a witness from testifying. If you are facing charges for dissuading a witness or victim in Van Nuys, get in touch…

Knowingly putting another person at risk of contracting an infectious disease without the victim’s knowledge is not morally correct. Moreover, it is a severe offense, and you risk facing incarceration, paying fines, and having a criminal record. Fortunately, it’s possible to defend against the allegations with an experienced attorney like Legal Leah handling the case.…

Animals deserve proper care and protection. This is the responsibility charged on every animal owner or one who has been charged with the care of an animal. Therefore, the harming, neglect, mistreatment, or killing of an animal amounts to the abdication of your responsibility, which can amount to animal abuse charges. Our team at Leah…

Aiding and abetting means offering some form of assistance in the execution of a crime. It entails doing something or saying something that enhances or furthers criminal activity. Aiding and abetting are also known as accomplice liability theory. If you are facing charges for aiding and abetting in Los Angeles, we at Leah Legal can…

Aiding suicide attracts severe penalties in California. Anyone accused of this crime can end up serving three years in the State Prison and a huge fine. Hence, it is recommendable to seek professional legal services to have your case dismissed or reduced by the court. Leah Legal’s years of experience provide an opportunity to offer…