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January, 2012 Blog Posts

Teacher accused of child abuse in southern Los Angeles

A South Los Angeles teacher accused of gagging and blindfolding children and feeding them semen will face multiple felony charges in a court hearing Wednesday. Authorities say the alleged crimes took ...
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Medical Defense of Felony Charges of Possession for Sale

California Health and Safety Code §11359 states that every person who possesses for sale any marijuana, except as otherwise provided by law, is guilty of a felony and can be punished by up to 3 ...
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10 Ways to Avoid a DUI Conviction in Austin, Texas

In Austin, Texas, a DUI conviction can be a serious offense that stays on your criminal record for years. However, there are possible ways to beat the charge, and an experienced criminal defense ...
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Son of Famous Televangelist Arrested for Drunk Driving

In the state of Oklahoma, it was reported that 63-year-old Richard Roberts was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) . The son of the famous televangelist Oral Roberts was first witnessed ...
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Congress Wants Interlock Devices Imposed Nationwide

Since 2008, judges in the state of Colorado overseeing driving under the influence (DUI) cases have been able to use their own discretion when imposing ignition interlock devices during sentencing. ...
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Over 66,000 Warrants are Outstanding in San Diego

There are currently 66,730 outstanding arrest warrants in San Diego County. According to reports, while a small number of crimes were committed by first time offenders, most crimes were committed by ...
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Details released on fatal shooting by Moorpark deputy

Authorities released new details Monday about the fatal police shooting of a 47-year-old man who reportedly rushed at detectives with a machete outside his rural Moorpark home. The incident began ...
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When Can The State Seek To Increase Your Bond

A bond is a contract between the defendant, the court, and the surety agent (bondsman). The contract states that the surety will put up a certain amount of money to guarantee the defendant's ...
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Chicago DUI Attorney: How to Know When Defense is Right for You

In the wake of an arrest for DUI, it can be difficult to know what to do first – who to turn to for help, where to go for advice, and what is expected of you in the aftermath of your driving ...
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A Closer Look at Bench Warrants

A bench warrant is issued by a judge when a defendant violates the rules of the court, and is used by police like an arrest warrant to bring the defendant back in front of the judge. Many times, a ...
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Ignition Interlock Device Information

Section 316.193, Florida Statutes, requires ignition interlock devices to be installed on the vehicles of certain persons convicted of DUI. The ignition interlock program affects those arrested and ...
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DWI Case Ends With Four Murder Convictions

DWI Case Ends With Four Murder Convictions In August 2010, Valeri Andrews, while attempting to evade a police officer that had initially pulled her over for suspicion of drunk driving, crashed into a ...
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Golburgh calls "BS" on the DMV, Appellate court agrees.

17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 1078a Online Reference: FLWSUPP 1711FLAN Licensing -- Driver's license -- Suspension -- Refusal to submit to breath test -- Hearing officer should have granted motion to ...
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North Miami Parents Arrested On Suspicion of Child Abuse

A mother and father faced a bond court judge after their child was allegedly found running in the street naked and malnourished. According to police, they found the 9-year-old child wandering near his ...
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Simi Valley police investigate bank robbery

Simi Valley police were investigating a bank robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon. The incident was reported about 4:25 p.m. in the U.S. Bank in Albertsons grocery store, 5135 Los Angeles Ave.. The ...
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Breath Test Not Allowed Due To Failure to Comply With KDHE Protocols

The Court of Appeals decided that law enforcement must substantially comply with the requirements laid out by the Kansas Deparment of Health and Environment. In the folowing case, the Court of Appeals ...
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Ignition Interlock Devices as a DUI Penalty

In some states DUI offenders must have an interlock device installed in their vehicle. Unlike the interlock devices of the past, newer models are much more reliable and easier to operate. An ignition ...
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Sealing Or Expunging Your Record: Tips For Job Applications And Interviews

The reason people choose to seal or expunge their arrest records is because they want to be able to legally deny their arrest when they apply for a job. In a bad economy when there are more applicants ...
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Hit and Run Driver Faces Murder Charges

A driver that has been accused of causing a fatal collision with a bicycle rider in Ventura, California is facing charges for DUI, second degree murder and hit and run. According to prosecutors, the ...
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$4,000 Heroin Seizure Leads to Arrests in Scranton

$4,000 Heroin Bust Drug charges are some of the most common criminal charges filed by police in Pennsylvania and across the country. Suspects are often charged not only with possession of the ...
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