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 […]
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 […]