In light of the recent sexual assault allegations that have emerged surrounding Bill Cosby, the LAPD takes a closer look at old sexual assault cases. Cosby Sexual Assault Allegations In the case of the Cosby allegations, it was assumed that
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Fire Chief Mark Ladas is facing charges of grand theft for participating in a financial scheme along with his wife. Grand Theft of $35,000 According to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, Ladas, chief of San Mateo County’s Central County
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A recent report shows that drug crimes and other criminal behaviors are taking place at an alarming rate. Not unusual. Except for the fact that the study found the uptick to be in the age range between 50 and older.
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If you’re facing serious penalties or time in prison, you will want to hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent you. Since no two criminal cases are alike, a defense lawyer is trained to spot certain arguments and factors that
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LA Kings defenseman Slava Voynov has pleaded not guilty to felony domestic assault. Domestic Violence Allegations According to the Los Angeles County district attorney, Voynov, 24, allegedly attacked his wife on October 19 at their home in Redondo Beach, California. He
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Federal crime can seem like a very broad term, covering many various offenses. Below we outline some examples of what falls under the title of “federal crime.” Defining Federal Crime In the U.S., a federal crime is an act that has
Continue reading What Counts as “Federal Crime”?In the state of California, if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is determined to be over the legal limit of .08% you will be arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Making sure you are not above the
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There are multiple penalties you face if you are arrested with a DUI charge. What is Driving Under the Influence (DUI)? A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense can be charged when a person drives a vehicle while under the
Continue reading DUI PenaltiesThe day after California passed Proposition 47 – reducing penalties for drug possession and other nonviolent crimes -left city employees scrambling to figure out just how to enforce the new law. Police agencies, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and even some advocates wondered
Continue reading Prop 47 – A New Way of Dealing with Drug PossessionAn on-going debate when it comes to juvenile crime is the question of if a parent should be held responsible. And if the parent should be held responsible, then how extreme should liability be – fines, incarceration? Does it depend
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