by Joseph Ray Powers | Apr 22, 2025 | Criminal Law
Under California law, fraud is generally defined as intentional misrepresentation, concealment, or deceit that causes harm to another party. The legal elements of fraud in California are outlined in California Civil Code § 1572 and § 1709, and courts commonly use the...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Apr 22, 2025 | Criminal Law
No, misclassification of an independent contractor under California AB-5 and Labor Code § 226.8 is generally a civil violation, not a criminal one. However, depending on the severity and whether the misclassification was part of a larger scheme to evade taxes or labor...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Criminal Law
Reporting a death threat to the police should be done as soon as possible, but it’s generally never “too late” to report such a serious matter. See also: Is Kelley Golay The ‘Primary’ Undue Influencer Over Marjorie, Janette, And Charmelle — NEED — To...