As the University of Virginia scrambles to work out the campus rape scandal that has shaken the school and the nation, administrators are considering possible solutions, including student drinking bans. But will banning alcohol on campus create other, perhaps larger,
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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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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
Continue reading Calculating Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)The 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 PossessionIt looks like Tennessee Titans rookie Taylor Lewan will be able to avoid going to trial for his alleged assault of an Ohio State fan. Avoiding Assault Trial Lewan’s lawyer says he is expecting to reach a deal with prosecutors
Continue reading Lewan Avoiding Assault TrialWhen Ramon Estrada was taken to Cedars Sinai as a John Doe and victim of a possible assault, he had already been missing for almost a week. Unknown Victim of Assault After being discovered between two parked cars and with
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