People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that the justice system is truly fair and only puts the guilty behind bars. However, the evidence tells a different story and shows that many people who are serving time may be completely innocent. Exactly how many is not...

Across the state of California, police officers respond to domestic violence calls hundreds of times a day. In some cases, they will respond to requests by a victim who is afraid for their own safety or the safety of someone else in their family. Other times,...

Shoplifting is a niche form of theft that most people associate with teenagers or maybe rebellious young adults going through a hipster phase in their early twenties. However, shoplifting or retail fraud is a crime committed by people of all backgrounds and ages. It...

Many people come to the United States because they want a brighter future. For most immigrants, the idea of a brighter future does not include winding up arrested by police. However, anything from being in the wrong place at the wrong time to a lack of familiarity...

There are multiple colleges, ranging from nationally-ranked institutions to community colleges, within a comfortable commuting distance of Newark, Fremont and Union City. Students from across California and even all of the world attend school in the area. Regardless...

Facing criminal charges can leave you feeling like the whole world is against you. Some people feel so disempowered and downtrodden by pending criminal charges that they wind up making the mistake of pleading guilty to a crime they did not commit. Pending charges can...

Facing criminal allegations can be an overwhelming and confusing time for you. And while a criminal conviction might loom heavily on your shoulders, you still have options, regardless of any evidence that might be against you. A plea bargain is one path that you might...