Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers Blog

Challenges for Foreign Travelers Facing Legal Issues at LAX At Perlman & Cohen, Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys, we know how distressing it can be for international travelers to face legal trouble at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Whether you're a tourist from Japan marveling at LA's skyline, a business traveler from Germany trans...

As seasoned criminal defense attorneys at Perlman & Cohen in Los Angeles, we've seen countless foreign travelers caught off guard by the complexities of the U.S. legal system. Whether you're here on a tourist visa exploring Hollywood's glamour, enjoying the beaches of Santa Monica, or attending business meetings in Downtown LA, an unexpected brush...

Being arrested for a drug crime is scary and confusing. You may not know what to say, whom to trust, or how to act. In these moments, knowing your rights can protect your freedom and shape what happens next. Whether you are accused of drug possession, drug trafficking, or another drug-related offense, your actions during […]...

Burglary and theft are often confused, but California law treats them as two separate crimes. While both involve someone else's property, the legal definitions and penalties are different. When facing burglary or theft charges, you risk severe consequences, including imprisonment, fines, and a criminal record. At Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Crimin...

White collar crime refers to non-violent, financially motivated offenses that are typically committed by professionals, executives, or individuals in positions of trust. These crimes often involve fraud, deception, or breach of fiduciary responsibility, and they can carry significant legal consequences including imprisonment, steep fines, restitution,...

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in California, and Los Angeles being a hub for finance, entertainment, and technology, has become a hotbed for these types of offenses. From using someone else’s credit card to applying for loans under a false identity, individuals are often shocked at how quickly a misunderstanding, mistake, or [&...

In today’s hyper-connected society, our digital lives are deeply entwined with everything from banking and business to social interactions and medical records. While this convenience has transformed how we live and work, it has also opened the door to a new and rapidly growing class of crime: digital identity theft. Modern identity theft is no [&hel...

Airports are high-security zones bustling with activity, tight schedules, and thousands of travelers every day. With such high traffic and strict regulations, arrests at airports, particularly at major hubs like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), are not uncommon. Whether it’s for possession of a prohibited item, drug charges, outstanding warr...

The rise of technology has brought countless benefits to modern life but it has also introduced new legal risks. In California, internet crimes are prosecuted aggressively, and law enforcement agencies have become increasingly sophisticated in how they investigate and charge online offenses. Whether you’ve been accused of cyberstalking, identity the...

Theft is one of the most commonly charged crimes in California. While it might seem like a straightforward legal category, theft in California is legally nuanced and divided into various classifications. Among the most common distinctions are between petty theft and grand theft. These terms might sound simple, but the implications and legal consequenc...