Blogs 2010 September

September, 2010 Blog Posts

Non Disclosure Series - Part 3: Eligibility for Non Disclosure

Question: How do I qualify for an order of non disclosure? Answer: Orders for non disclosure are available to those who have been placed on deferred adjudication and successfully completed their ...
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Two Women Found Guilty in Acid Attack Case

More than two years after the attack, two women have each been convicted of 3 counts of heinous battery for hiring three teenagers to throw acid on another woman, and then beat her with a bat and ...
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DUI and Ambien

Ambien is a medication prescribed by doctors to help people sleep. The problem with ambien is that it can continue to effect a persons ability to drive safely even after a full nights sleep. I have ...
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Penal Code 4019 amended again

PC 4019 has been amended again, repealing half-time credit for county jail sentences - going back to 1/3 credit. Clients sentenced to state prison, however, get half-time credit toward their state ...
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Woman Hits Motorcyclist While DUI

This week, a 49-year-old man from Aromas died and his son suffered serious injuries when the motorcycle they were operating crashed with a car on Carlton Road. According to reports from the California ...
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Non Disclosure Series - Part 2: Misdemeanor Non Disclosure Cases

Question: I have a misdemeanor case where I was placed on deferred adjudication, am I eligible for an order of non disclosure for my records? Answer: Yes, if you qualify. If you were placed on ...
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19 Year Old Arrested for Murder After Drug Deal

19 year old Russell Sean Hultgren was arrested Tuesday morning for murder and is being held in Henderson County Detention Center without bail. Two other teenagers, a 17 year old and an 18 year old who ...
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68-Year Old Woman Shoots Teen for Breaking Windows

A 68-year old woman returned home to find all of the windows on her home had been broken by two teenagers who had been throwing rocks at them. The children later returned, harassed her, and threatened ...
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New Court Date Set for Vince Neil's DUI Case

In Las Vegas, the judge presiding over singer Vince Neil's DUI case set a new court. Neil, the lead singer for the band Motley Crue, was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence and ...
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Phoenix Ranks High for Most DUI Offenders

According to insurance.com, the city of Phoenix ranks among the top cities in the nation for driving under the influence offenses. The website says that Phoenix ranks behind San Diego, San Jose and ...
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CEO Takes Leave of Absence Following DUI Charges

This week, Horace Mann Educators Corp, said that its president and CEO, Louis Lower, will take a leave of absence following his guilty plea to driving under the influence (DUI). In a press release, ...
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Hudson County Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense Lawyer

You are charged with domestic violence against someone and a hearing or final hearing for a permanent restraining order is in the near future. Jersey City or Hudson County Domestic Violence and ...
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Second Henderson Cop Arrested for Solicitation in a Month

Henderson Police Officer Lt. John Coggs was arrested for solicitation of a prostitute while on his way to work. This is the second time in the past month that a Henderson cop has been arrested for ...
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Governor Signs New DUI Law that Cracks Down on Multiple DUI

On Monday, the governor of California signed into legislation a new law that would allow people who are caught driving under the influence multiple times to lose their driver's licenses. The new ...
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Criminal Trial

I have trial today. 25 - life. If you need me, give me a call and leave a message. I'll get back to you later today (Or shoot me message on the form on my website). J. Julio Vela
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TRO in Jersey City now divorce papers for Hudson County Superior Court

In some cases in Jersey City Family Court, first a domestic violence claim comes where one party alleges abuse, harassment, stalking, assault, threats and so forth. Soon after the domestic violence ...
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DON’T PERFORM FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS

A motorist suspected by the police of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be requested to perform a series of field sobriety tests. All drivers should understand that these tests are ...
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Medical Marijuana Defense under Federal Law

In a recently published California Federal District Court case, U.S. v. Stacy, the defendant was not entitled to present a "medical marijuana" defense to his federal drug charges. The defendant's ...
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Scranton Drug Bust

After what Scranton law enforcement officials are calling a "significant" drug bust Friday night, police are warning other dealers that the city is cracking down on drug activity. According to this ...
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Welcome to our New York Criminal Defense Blog! Please check back soon for updates!
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