Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Process of Divorce

The process of Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage California’s “no fault divorce” policy basically means that a person can be granted a divorce by the state if one of the spouses finds that the marriage has broken down due to “irreconcilable differences”. Only one spouse has to initiate the process, even if the other spouse does not agree. There is a residency requirement. One of the...

Arson

California Penal Code 451 states that “A person is guilty of arson when he or she willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned or who aids, counsels, or procures the burning of, any structure, forest land, or property. (a) Arson that causes great bodily injury is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for five, seven, or nine years. (b) Arson that causes...

Embezzlement

The term “white collar crime” is generally used to define crimes involving characteristics such as cheating or dishonesty. Although there is technically no fixed definition of a white collar crime, there are a number of nonviolent crimes that are typically grouped together and classified as white collar crimes. These types of crimes are usually committed by professionals or entrepreneurs...