As we move into holiday season, filled with numerous occasions to raise a toast in celebration with family and friends, you might ask, “which holiday sees the most DUI arrests?” New Year’s Eve and the 4th of July Across the
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The title of “domestic violence” can be applied to many things. Sometimes things spin out of control – small arguments between spouses or family members can lead to unintended injuries and consequences. While a call to the police might address
Continue reading Legal Authority Over Domestic Violence Cases“Assault,” “Battery,” and “Aggravated Assault”
Have you been accused of assault? Assault and battery? Or aggravated assault? There are actually differences between the three, but they all relate to intentional harm of one person by another person. Crimes that involve physical attacks are usually classified
Continue reading “Assault,” “Battery,” and “Aggravated Assault”Working with a Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer
Have you been falsely accused of domestic violence? Often times, especially in cases such as child custody disputes and litigious divorce settlements, a spouse will make false claims of domestic violence in order to defame the other spouse or gain
Continue reading Working with a Domestic Violence Defense LawyerHoliday Package Theft
This holiday season brings tidings of good cheer, and police reports of package theft. Package Theft Across the country, police are reporting incidents of package theft. Even though some thieves are caught on camera, they are often able to escape
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Determining the exact events in a domestic violence dispute can be difficult. Make an Arrest in Domestic Violence Dispute When that call is made, and officers arrive on the scene, they might not have the inclination to determine exactly who
Continue reading Fighting False Accusations of Domestic ViolenceInsider Trading Convictions Overturned
In a case closely watched by the white collar defense community, a U.S. appeals court has overturned the convictions of two former hedge managers who were believed to have been guilty of insider trading of technology stocks. Insufficient Evidence to
Continue reading Insider Trading Convictions OverturnedLAPD Sexual Assault Detective Suicide
Dennis Derr, a sexual assault detective from the Los Angeles Police Department, committed suicide after being accused of allegations of molesting two of his relatives. Suicide Derr, 52, was found dead on Thanksgiving in his car in the parking lot
Continue reading LAPD Sexual Assault Detective SuicideFBI Targets Mexican Mafia Members for Numerous Crimes
On December 10, hundreds of law enforcement officers spread out across East Los Angeles to raid homes in a search for 38 gang members believe to be tied to the Mexican Mafia and the Big Hazard gang. Those arrested have been
Continue reading FBI Targets Mexican Mafia Members for Numerous CrimesRape Allegations at LA University
L.A.’s Loyola Marymount University, citing evidence of sexual assaults, is warning students avoid events that are affiliated with an unrecognized, off-campus fraternity. Rape Report A rape report was sent to 9,395 students and other members of the LMU campus community. An investigation
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