February, 2012 Articles
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Posted on Feb 24, 2012 By Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP
Approximately 31,500 individuals were held in California state prisons at the end of 2008 for drug-related crimes, per an annual report issued by the California Department of Corrections and ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
Almost everyone is familiar with what constitutes drinking and driving for the average citizen in the state of Arizona. Like most states, you can be charged with DUI if you exhibit impaired driving or ...
Continue reading "DUI Offenses for Arizona Commercial Drivers" »
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By The Law Offices of Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
A 10-year-old girl was walking her dog near Pride Park when the dog ran from her into the park around 4:20 in the afternoon. The little girl chased after her dog and was able to catch it. She was ...
Continue reading "Woman Charged with Robbing Little Girl’s Dog" »
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By The Law Offices of Hager & Schwartz, P.A
A local teen has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend who was pregnant with his child. Both were 17 at the time of the incident and the girlfriend, S.R., was 8 months pregnant with the ...
Continue reading "Jurors Hear Testimony in Case of Teen Charged with Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend" »
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
More and more people are using prescription drugs for purposes unrelated to medical conditions, according to a 2010 survey conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Statistics from the survey ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
A violent crime is one in which the victim is threatened with or suffers violence at the hands of the offender. In many violent crimes, a weapon is used, such as gun or other deadly instrument ...
Continue reading "Violent Crimes Downtrend in the U.S." »
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
The U.S. Department of Justice has reported that 633 new cases of white collar crimes were prosecuted in November 2011. This is an increase of 1.1 percent from October 2011. It amounts to a 25 percent ...
Continue reading "Fraud Leads White Collar Crimes" »
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By The Knowles Law Firm, PLC
Federal drug crimes involving trafficking are the most serious drug offenses an individual can face. Trafficking involves transporting large quantities of illegal drugs, like cocaine, heroin, and ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
On November 2, 2010 the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act was approved by voters in the state. Under this Act, qualified patients are allowed to purchase marijuana from a registered nonprofit organization ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
A man in Mesa, Arizona was arrested and charged with four different criminal offenses after one incident at a bus station. According to court records, the offender was intoxicated when he threatened ...
Continue reading "Multiple Criminal Charges Extending from One Incident" »
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in Arizona, part of your penalties may involve probation. When you are placed on probation, you will be required to follow the terms and ...
Continue reading "Probation Violations in Arizona" »
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
Under penal law in the state of New York, certain sex crime convictions require mandatory registration as a sex offender. Anyone convicted for committing or for an attempt to commit such an offense, ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
Can you dump your kids by the side of the road and drive off because their constant bickering has driven you to your wit’s end? Not in the state of New York, as a Scarsdale mother who is also a ...
Continue reading "Child Endangerment Laws in New York" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
The federal government announced in January its new federal financial crimes enforcement unit, consisting of federal prosecutors, FBI agents, and analysts to conduct investigations into home mortgage ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
In New York State, the crime of assault is defined under Section 120 of the New York State Penal Code. These crimes can range from third degree assault to first degree assault. Assault crimes can be ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Law Office of John J. Fox
A 52-year-old carnival employee with the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo was arrested recently on several domestic violence charges. His former girlfriend alleges that the man, G.G., threatened her ...
Continue reading "San Antonio Man Charged with Kidnapping Girlfriend" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Law Office of John J. Fox
A little over a year ago 25-year-old K.M. was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend. She was leaving her home to go to work when he got out of his car and approached her. He shot K.M., fatally wounding ...
Continue reading "Vigil Held in Remembrance of Domestic Violence Victim" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Lancaster Law Office
C.W. recently pleaded not guilty while in court on charges of hiring someone to murder his wife. Nearly a year ago the 49-year-old man’s estranged wife, A.W. was killed while staying with a ...
Continue reading "Husband Accused of Arranging Murder While in Jail for Domestic Violence" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Lancaster Law Office
A policeman with the Denver PD is appealing his job loss that resulted from not being able to carry a firearm. S.P. was charged and convicted of domestic violence for an alleged incident that occurred ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in various types of criminal charges in the state of Michigan. These include: Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI) Operating While ...
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