California, like every other state in the U.S., has specific restrictions on driving while intoxicated. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal. While the general rule may seem straightforward, determining whether you are intoxicated is actually trickier than you might think. In most circumstances, drivers who are suspected of drinking and driving will […]
In early April, California lawmakers supported a bill that would help keep minors who have committed crimes out of adult courts. The legislation is backed by both criminal justice experts and former youth offenders. Several bills created a package presented by Senators Holly J. Mitchell, a Democrat from Los Angeles, and Richardo Lara, a Democrat […]
Backpage.com has long been known as the place to find sex ads, and has more recently come under fire for providing an online space for child trafficking and general prostitution. Although previous attempts to shut down the website had been thwarted by, seemingly incorrect, references to the Communications Decency Act, federal authorities finally succeeded in […]
DNA has been used in criminal cases to tie the accused to the scene of the crime. This relatively new technological advancement has been helpful for prosecutors as it is difficult to “fake” a DNA test. Your DNA generally does not change throughout your life. Any time there is a bodily fluid or cell, DNA […]
On April 6, a collision in San Diego County saw 18 people injured, and raised questions around their immigration status. The accident, which occurred in the westbound freeway lanes of Interstate 8 just before midday on Friday, involved a Ford F-250 pickup and an overturned horse trailer, amongst other vehicles. Suspicions were aroused after witnesses […]
Actress Jaime King, who has starred in Pearl Harbor and Sin City, and played a role in the not yet released Ocean’s 8, was parked in Beverley Hills with her 4-year-old son in the car when a man allegedly smashed the windows, showering the child with glass. According to reports, a homeless man was arrested […]
According to a grand jury indictment, ten alleged members of the Sureños gang have been arrested and charged with 7 killings, which have taken place in San Francisco over the past few years. The men are believed to be affiliated with the 16th Street and 19th Street Sureños gang, who are known to commit robberies, […]
After spending 6 long years in prison for a murder he did not commit, 33-year-old Jamal Trulove has been awarded $10 million in damages following a federal court ruling that he was framed for the crime. The murder, which occurred at a San Francisco housing complex in 2007, was not committed by Trulove, who has […]
Harry Burkhart, a German national who was found guilty of setting a series of fires in Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley area between December 2011 and January 2012, has had his plea of insanity rejected by the second jury to hear his case. The case was first heard in September 2016, when a Los […]
A 68-year-old Los Angeles man is facing multiple charges for allegedly fraudulently acting as an immigration attorney, offering legal advice and representation to those seeking permanent residence in the United States. As Edgardo Guerrero is not an attorney and, as such, was not qualified nor permitted to provide legal services, he now faces four counts […]
Good people sometimes make silly mistakes. Whether it’s driving while intoxicated, bouncing checks or stealing from department stores, it’s not uncommon for folks to have that ‘oops’ moment. Then, of course, some people are accused of heinous crimes that carry stiff prison sentences. No matter where you or your loved one fall on this scale, […]
Former 49ers and Raiders linebacker, Aldon Smith, was arrested again on Friday, March 23 after violating a court order issued after he was charged with domestic violence earlier this month. While no information about how Smith contacted his victim – and, as such, breached the terms of the court order – he was held on […]