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 […]
After a car gained unauthorized access to Travis Air Force Base on Thursday March 23, officials have confirmed the breach is being treated as a potential terrorist act. The driver of the car died when it burst into flames after crashing into an installation on the military base, with some reports suggesting that the car […]
In recent weeks, one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history triggered a heated debate on gun control all across the nation. Owning a weapon has become much more troublesome now that tens of millions of Americans are up against the current laws regulating the possession of weapons. This means getting arrested on weapons […]
It would appear so, if the contents of an indictment unsealed on Monday, March 5 are anything to go by. According to the documents, after Suge Knight drove his truck into two men in Compton in 2015, his attorneys worked together to find a man who would provide the testimony they needed to clear Knight’s […]
You’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol – your first arrest, ever. Maybe you’ve racked up several DUI charges while serving probationary terms, and face an extended license suspension, longer imprisonment penalties or even more fines. Defending yourself against this flurry of charges could turn lesser misdemeanors into felonies quickly. An aggressive […]
Cosmetic procedures such as buttock enhancements, facelifts and breast augmentation are all reasonably common nowadays, and are generally safe, if they are performed by qualified, licensed cosmetic surgeons. Seeking a bargain is all well and good when you are shopping for new shoes, or perhaps a vacation, but it is not wise to skimp on […]
DUI is one of the most common charges in the U.S., the country where 28 Americans die in car accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver every single day. Between 1.1 million and 1.4 million people are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs every year across the country. But a DUI charge is […]
Courts have gotten a lot busier since October 2017. Particularly, since hundreds of famous women have risen to confront their abusers, harassers, gropers, rapists and predators. The careers and lives of many influential men in America have been destroyed over the past few months. Some have been wrongfully accused of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and […]
Being accused of a juvenile crime is bad enough, but not knowing your rights as a minor in juvenile court is even worse. Contrary to the popular belief, the rights of minors in juvenile crime cases and the rights of adults in regular criminal court cases are very different. Today, our San Francisco juvenile crime […]
Domestic violence claims are very severe, and can even result in eviction, large fines, criminal penalties, and even prison sentence. Every year, thousands of Americans file domestic violence complaints against their partners, and it’s fair to say that about a third of those are dismissed because the plaintiff falsely accuses her/his husband or wife, due […]
In the year 2018, computer crime is no longer something only top-secret foreign government agents can be accused of. In the world when pretty much every American is using the Internet and has a social media account, cybercrime, aka e-crime, affects millions of people every year. And you can not only be targeted by hackers […]