If you’ve recently been charged with a theft crime, you’ll want to know exactly what the charge means. Theft Crimes Los Angeles defines theft crime as the criminal act of taking another person’s property (or money) without the permission of
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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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The LAPD has obtained a search warrant to check the phone records of a man they believe stole OJ Simpson’s Heisman Trophy from USC’s Heritage Hall in 1994. Theft of Heisman Trophy and Jersey The trophy, awarded to Simpson in
Continue reading 20 Year Old Theft Case Re-openedAccording to authorities, four employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have been accused of theft. Theft and Bribery Allegations The four have been relieved from duty for allegations that they stole from towed vehicles and also accepted cash from
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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 CrimeThis 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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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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