As 2014 drew to a close, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck revealed some very different “year-end statistics” regarding crime in LA. While for over a decade there have been big drops in crime, it seems that the numbers
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There are numerous differences between the how the criminal justice system handles adult crime and how it handles juvenile crime. Differences Between Adult Crime and Juvenile Crime Systems While adults are prosecuted for “committing crimes,” juveniles are prosecuted for “delinquent
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Juvenile crimes are essentially crimes committed by a person under the age of 18. If your child has been accused of committing a juvenile crime and is facing a trial, here are some things to expect. Case Referred to Juvenile
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You assume your son is playing with some friends. And then you get a call – from the police – saying your child has been arrested. What should you do next? Child Arrested Juvenile crime is just like any other
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Under California state law there are two categories of drug possession: simple possession and possession with the intent to sell. Classifying the Type of Drug The California Health and Safety Code also separates marijuana offenses from offenses that relate to
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Driving under the influence is not only illegal, but also dangerous. People are killed by drunk drivers, as well as drivers under the influence of drugs every day. Facts About Driving Under the Influence Here are some facts that you
Continue reading Driving Under the Influence: The FactsLaw enforcement is quick to support the enforcement of DUI checkpoints as a way of cutting down on driving under the influence. But are checkpoints really effective? What is a DUI Checkpoint? DUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints are when
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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
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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
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