Just because a case has been closed does not mean that justice has been served. In fact, with the increasing use of DNA testing, it has unfortunately come to light that many criminal convictions were wrongful and that the wrong person was serving the sentence. According to the Innocent Project, a litigation group dedicated to […]
he recent arrest and 30-month prison sentence of a man in Maryland is the result of the role he played in a complicated computer crime. The conspiracy involved the import and sale of computer networking equipment with a counterfeit Cisco brand. Following his prison term, the convicted male will be required to pay more than […]
ABC News reports that an El Monte Navy recruiter has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a potential recruit. The 40-year-old recruiter encountered the victim on March 9th when the recruit came to his office for a practice written test. The victim reports that the sexual assault occurred in the recruiter’s car after the two […]
One of the newest penalties that are being slapped on people who are getting charged with drunk driving is that of an ignition interlock device (IID). This device, however, is not exactly mainstream and there remains considerable confusion as to what it means – especially to someone who will be facing it as a penalty. […]
The son of the law Farrah Fawcett, R.O., has recently found himself in hot water after being pulled over in a typical traffic stop in the Santa Monica, CA area. The 26-year-old was found to be in possession of heroin after having his vehicle searched. His apartment was later subjected to a search during which […]
Under §470 of the 2010 California Penal Code, it is a criminal act to intentionally and knowingly defraud another by wrongfully signing the name of another person. Similarly, it is a crime to sign the name of a person that does not exist at all. It is also considered a crime to counterfeit the seal […]
A two decade veteran of the LAPD has recently been arrested on charges for a fraud charge relating to a drug crime. The officer has since been accused of “doctor shopping” and otherwise using fraudulent means to illegally procure prescription drugs. Currently, the officer has nine charges that he is facing and is being held on […]
For many people, there is confusion when it comes to the terms of tax avoidance and tax evasion. Taxes in general are complex and can get confusing for even the savviest of person. The important difference is to recognize that one is legal and one is not. The differences, however, go deeper than that. Tax avoidance […]
The 4th of July is notoriously one of the most dangerous days in regards to drunk driving – in fact, studies have shown that more drunk driving accidents occur on this day than even after New Year’s celebrations. The AAA and AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has reported that between 2000 and 2009, almost 40% […]
Under the United States federal law, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (more commonly known as RICO) is used to help law enforcement close a loophole that was perceived to allow leaders of large crime organizations to get away from conviction. Racketeering refers to those who partake in a racket or an illegal business. […]
After being arrested for driving under the influence, many people are faced with considerable confusion. This is understandable. A DUI is one of the few charges in which the defendant will be facing two charges. Not only will they be facing the criminal charges, they will be facing civil charges. What does this mean? It means that […]
Being criminally charged is nothing to take lightly. If you are successfully convicted, the penalties that you are dealing with will not only be inconvenient, they will be life-altering. No matter if you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony, it will be something that you will spend the rest of your life dealing with. […]