There are so many various incidents that fall under the word of “crime.” But when it comes to how it is legally tried, there are two distinct courts in the US – federal courts and state courts. Below we outline
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You’ve probably heard the word “indictment” on the news or in court shows. But what exactly does it mean? And what does it mean for a person that has been indicted? “Indictment” An indictment is a formal accusation of a
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You’ve been arraigned. But what does that mean? Here’s some information about what an arraignment is and what you can expect. What is an Arraignment? An arraignment is the first part of a criminal procedure. It occurs in a courtroom
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A bail amount is set in order to ensure that a defendant returns to court and obeys the condition of his or her release while waiting for a trial date. After the case has ended, a bail is no longer
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If you’ve been accused of a theft and need to appear in court, there are some things you need to know and be aware of. The Legal Process Everyone that is accused of a crime, either theft or fraud, will need
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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
Continue reading 2014: A Rise in LA CrimeThere 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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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 CasesDennis 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
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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
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