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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
Continue reading Rape Allegations at LA UniversityLena Dunham writes of her sexual assault in her controversial memoir, “Not That Kind of Girl.” Sexual Assault Victims The “Girls” creator, 28, said she was inspired by the courage of other rape survivors to write of her own sexual
Continue reading Lena Dunham Recounts Sexual Assault in BookBlake Griffin’s attorney told a judge he has completed his investigation into a man’s claim that the basketball star assaulted him inside a Las Vegas Strip nightclub. Assault and Battery Case The Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Pro Tem William
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