April, 2011 Articles

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California DUI Basics

It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in the state of California with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. If you are a commercial driver, that number goes down to 0.04% and even ...
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California Drug Crimes

Everyone has heard of America's "war on drugs." In the United States, drug crimes and their corresponding penalties vary depending on the "type" of drug and the amount. In ...
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Have You Been Accused of a Sex Crime?

Sex crimes involve forcing another person to engage in a sexual act without their consent. Sex crimes include rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, molestation, and prostitution, possession of child ...
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Defining Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault is more serious than simple assault. A person is guilty of aggravated assault when they have physically attacked another person to such a degree as to cause serious bodily harm ...
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California’s Three Strikes Law

The state of California has enacted the " three strikes law." The three strikes law requires the state courts to hand down a mandatory period of incarceration to people who have been ...
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Explaining Police Misconduct

The term “police misconduct” directly refers to any inappropriate actions executed by a police officer in connection with the performance of their official duties. Police misconduct can involve ...
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Protecting Your Civil Rights

Under the law, every American citizen has “civil rights,” which are each and every man or woman’s rights to receive equal treatment and to be free of unfair treatment, inhumane ...
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Distracted Driving Solutions Offered by Phone Company

Distracted driving, whether it is from talking on a cell phone, texting while driving or some other form of distraction can lead to accidents and moving violations. Cell phones are one of the most ...
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Recent Study Reveals Teen Drug, Alcohol Abuse on the Rise

A new national study released by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and Met Life Foundation shows that after a ten year decline, teens are increasing their use of alcohol and drugs over the past three ...
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Officer Accused Of Sexual Battery Dismissed From Force

SCPD Officer Allegedly Elicited Sexual Favors From DUI Suspects One of several San Diego Police Officers currently under investigation for misconduct, an 18-year veteran has been fired from his ...
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Have You Been Accused of a Hit and Run?

When motor vehicle drivers are involved in any type of an accident with their vehicle, they are required to take responsibility. When drivers are in an accident, and then flee the scene, before ...
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DWI is No Joke in Texas

The state of Texas is notorious for being tough on crime, and DWI offenses are no exception. It is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. A ...
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What are Federal Violent Felonies?

Violent crimes are those that can cause serious injury to another person. When a person uses a weapon during the commission of a standard felony, it can be elevated to a “violent felony,” ...
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Explaining Federal Drug Crimes

America’s “war on drugs” has criminalized drug possession, manufacturing, distribution and trafficking at both the state and federal levels. Drug and alcohol abuse costs society over ...
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Military Sex Crimes

In 2006, there were nearly 3,000 members of the U.S. armed forces, who were involved in reported sex crimes. These are the number of “reported” sex crimes, according to experts, sex crimes ...
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Courts-Martial Proceedings

A court-marital or courts-martial is a military court. Members of the armed forces are subject to military law and a court martial has the power and authority to determine the guilt of those members. ...
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Misdemeanors are Not Minor

Being arrested for any sort of crime is not good for your future or your reputation. When you are applying for a job or a loan, the person on the other side of the desk will not only be concerned ...
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Defense against Felony Crimes

If you are under investigation for a felony offense, or if you have already been arrested and charged with a felony, then you need to take immediate action by hiring a skilled and qualified Boston ...
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New York State Legislature Passes Tougher DUI Law

Bill Makes It A Crime To Supervise An Unlicensed Driver While Drunk A bill has passed the New York State Senate that would make it a crime to act as a supervisor to an unlicensed driver while ...
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New York Police Investigate Cold Case Murder

Murder Suspect Implicated In ‘A Number Of Murders’ Investigators say they are looking into a man recently charged with four California murders which they say closely mirror three unsolved ...
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